Africa: A Voyage of Discovery - Season 1

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Different But Equal

1 - Different But Equal

Air Date: April 30, 1984

Episode 1; aired Mon, Apr 30, 1984. This film series won Davidson the Gold Award from the International Film and Television Festival of New York in 1984. He also won various other awards for this documentary.

Mastering a Continent

2 - Mastering a Continent

Air Date: May 7, 1984

Basil Davidson looks at three communities which have created a viable way of life in a hostile environment; the Pokot cattle herders in northern Kenya, the people of Sukur, and the Dogon of Mali, famous for their dancing.

Caravans of Gold

3 - Caravans of Gold

Air Date: May 14, 1984

Episode 3 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984. This is shared for educational purposes only.

Kings and Cities

4 - Kings and Cities

Air Date: May 21, 1984

Episode 4 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

The Bible and the Gun

5 - The Bible and the Gun

Air Date: May 28, 1984

Episode 5 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

This Magnificent African Cake

6 - This Magnificent African Cake

Air Date: June 4, 1984

Episode 6 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984

The Rise of Nationalism

7 - The Rise of Nationalism

Air Date: June 11, 1984

Episode 7 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

The Legacy

8 - The Legacy

Air Date: June 18, 1984

Episode 8 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.