Victoria Falls - The Smoke That Thunders
Wildlife documentary. A tale of life on the Zambezi River, set against the epic backdrop of Victoria Falls. The story is told from the point of view of a local fisherman.
A tale of life on the Zambezi River, set against the epic backdrop of Victoria Falls. The story is told from the point of view of a local fisherman, Mr White, who has fished these waters for 69 years, and whose riverside companions are elephants, baboons, hippos and kingfishers. Follow the fortunes of these animals through his eyes, and learn how their lives are ruled by the moods of the river and the rains.
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Zambezi crossing
Duration: 01:34
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River bank burrows
Duration: 01:13
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Proud fishermen
Duration: 01:14
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Elephant spa
Duration: 02:04
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Louis Mahoney |
| Producer | Jamie McPherson |
Broadcasts
- Wed 4 Nov 2009 20:00
Wed 4 Nov 2009 22:00BBC HD- Fri 6 Nov 2009 20:10BBC HD
- Sun 8 Nov 2009 16:20
Wed 18 Nov 2009 03:20- Sat 9 Jun 2012 19:00BBC HD
- Sat 23 Jul 2016 11:10
Thu 25 May 2017 21:45- Sun 26 Jul 2020 14:50BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 6 May 2023 15:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 6 Jan 2024 14:40BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 9 Nov 2024 12:45BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 25 Oct 2025 12:40BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Sun 26 Oct 2025 13:30BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
- Next Saturday 13:00BBC Two except Scotland
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