Basil Davidson
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1984
Africa: A Voyage of Discovery
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Episode 153 min1984-04-30
Different But Equal
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.
Episode 254 min1984-05-07
Mastering a Continent
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.
Episode 353 min1984-05-14
Caravans of Gold
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.
Episode 454 min1984-05-21
Kings and Cities
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.
Episode 554 min1984-05-28
The Bible and the Gun
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.
Episode 652 min1984-06-04
This Magnificent African Cake
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
Episode 752 min1984-06-11
The Rise of Nationalism
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.
Episode 855 min1984-06-18
The Legacy
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.
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