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Trans Sahara Routes.

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Human Planet Documentary

Here is the link to watch the latest Human Planet documentary on BBC Iplayer. It really was such a great programme. From Toubou women traversing the Tenere desert on camels in Niger, to Dogon waiting for the rains in Mali, to nomads digging wells deep into the Sahara desert in Southern Algeria, to the Wadobe celebrations at La Cure Salee in Niger, this was an inspirational documentary. Really enjoyed this, some brilliant Sahara footage.

BBC iPlayer - Human Planet: Deserts - Life in the Furnace
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I'll second that. I particularly enjoyed the last 10 minutes that gave an insight into the film crews and entourage. I loved the balloon camera set up - fancy one of those, and the point the cameraman/producer made about working to keep tyre tracks out of camera: keep it real, guys! Maybe they need a motorcycle outrider on an old XT next time they're trying to keep up with camels in the Tenere...first dibs to me!
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I wish I could see it... but "Not available in your area" after clicking on the link. That is not funny.
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shame, 'cos it was the pups, will no doubt be out of dvd quite soon though
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Might this help? I have not read it through, but I intend to.

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