Walking the Amazon

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Ed Stafford and Luke Collyer set out to walk the entire length of the Amazon River. Over seven thousand kilometres of the toughest terrain on the planet. Teeming with deadly wildlife and a battleground for the criminal drugs trade.

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Walking The Amazon - UK Premiere 2nd Feb 10PM

Walking The Amazon - UK Premiere 2nd Feb 10PM

Thumbnail for video: Channel 5 trailer for "Walking the Amazon" - June 2011

Channel 5 trailer for "Walking the Amazon" - June 2011

Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 2011

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1. Peru to Brazil

Ed Stafford attempts to walk the navigation of the Amazon river. Ed faces the prospect of completing the mission solo when both his companion and his guide threaten to quit the expedition. As the journey progresses, Ed encounters wary villagers, murderous drug traffickers and deadly wildlife.

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2. Brazil to the Atlantic

Having reached the halfway point, Ed and Cho still face the prospect of at least another 12 months of trekking across dangerous terrain. Another Brit decides to join the mission, but can he keep up with the intrepid pair as they face hunger, disease and parasites in the depths of the jungle?

Cast

Photo of Shaun Parkes

Shaun Parkes

Himself - Narrator

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