Joanna Lumley's Nile

This brand new four-part factual series for ITV1 sees Joanna Lumley travel the length of the River Nile from mouth to source.

This epic journey, seen through the eyes of one of Britain’s most treasured stars, encompasses the rich, varied history and contemporary daily life of the world’s longest river.

From the luxury of Egypt and the searing heat of Sudan to the lush landscape of Ethiopia and the jungles of Rwanda, sumptuous shots of the richly varied territories coupled with Joanna’s interaction with everyone she meets bring this rare expedition to life.

Joanna’s travels introduce her to the river’s ancient history as well as the hard working people of modern day Egypt as she experiences the Nile’s role as transport, life sustaining irrigation, or pure luxury holiday escapism.

Viewers will share her curiosity as she interacts with the people of the Nile who depend on the great river for their livelihoods and wellbeing.