Joanna discovers the secrets of Madagascar's highly-prized vanilla.

Madagascar

Travelling over Madagascar's notorious roads, Joanna discovers the secrets of vanilla, the world's second most expensive spice - from the unique way it's grown to how it's dealt.

Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure

Join Joanna in the world’s greatest spice continents - stream the boxset

Uplifting travel series. Join Joanna Lumley on her journey through the world’s greatest spice continents. Discover the tapestry of flavours & cultures which have shaped our world.

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Documentary series. Joanna's latest epic voyage begins on the remote Banda Islands.

Indonesia

Documentary series. Joanna's latest epic voyage begins on the Banda Islands, a remote destination that was once the only place where nutmeg grew.

Joanna returns to her birthplace of India to seek a kitchen staple.

India

Joanna returns to her birthplace of India to seek a kitchen cupboard staple, including stops in Kerala and the ancient city of Hampi.

The last leg of Joanna's journey takes her to Zanzibar and Jordan.

Zanzibar and Jordan

The last leg of Joanna's journey takes her by dhow to Zanzibar and on to Jordan, where the Spice Trail continued on land.

Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure

Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure

Series 1

1. Indonesia

2. India

3. Madagascar

4. Zanzibar and Jordan