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Season 1 – Clive Myrie's African Adventure

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Clive Myrie has always wanted to explore the Africa that's rarely seen on TV; he gets the chance to live life local-style and discover his family roots as he explores this vibrant land.

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Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Feb 11
3/5
You could see how excited Myrie was to be back in South Africa in this first episode. He was in a playful mood — some might say positively giddy. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Feb 9
2/5
The first episode was traditional travel-by-numbers, and that's a great shame because it missed an opportunity to do something less formulaic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Clive Myrie

Host

Des Henderson

Director

Denis Minihan

Producer

Ed Stobart

Executive Producer

Emma Parkins

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 26, 2026 Soweto Clive experiences the South African crazes for car spinning and car wash parties and meets the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, the man who inspired him to become a journalist. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 27, 2026 Durban Clive gets onto the anti-poaching front line protecting South Africa's magnificent rhino and tries to stay upright as he takes to the ocean with a surf school for street kids. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 28, 2026 Cape Town Clive lends a hand at a penguin rehab center, jams with up-and-coming jazz talent Q Ntshinka and learns the art of Cape Malay cooking in the city's colorful Bo-Kaap district. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 29, 2026 Accra Clive gets a restyle at one of the world's biggest second-hand markets, learns Ghanaian grooves from Beyoncé video star Dance God Lloyd and learns the art of fantasy coffins. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 30, 2026 Cape Coast Clive learns about his family story on an emotional visit to a former slave fort, before getting a big celebratory welcome (and a new name) from the elders of the Fante people. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 26, 2026 Lagos In Lagos, one of Africa's largest cities, Clive gets a workout in the downtown street market, heads for the studio with local musicians and experiences the vibrancy of Nigerian art. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 26, 2026 Abeokuta Clive gets hands on to create authentic tie-and-dye adire clothes, finds out what sport is taking the country by storm and experiences how Nigerians throw a birthday party. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 26, 2026 Marrakech Clive travels to Marrakech, the Red City, known for its distinctive architecture; he learns how to create the most stunning Moroccan tile mosaics and stays overnight in the Atlas Mountains. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 26, 2026 Casablanca Clive trains with some of the country's best young footballers and gets on his bike to ride the streets with a Moroccan female motorcycle gang. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 26, 2026 Tangier On Morocco's northern tip, Clive meets The Master Musicians of Joujouka and helps out on the farm, milking mountain goats to produce delicious jben cheese. Details
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Season Info

Director
Des Henderson
Executive Producer
Ed Stobart, Emma Parkins
Network
BBC
Genre
Travel, Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 26, 2026