Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure

Season 12023

Joanna Lumley sets off on one of her most epic voyages yet, a journey through the world’s greatest spice continents to discover the rich tapestry of flavours and cultures which have shaped our world. Touring Indonesia, Zanzibar, India and Madagascar, Joanna explores the centuries-old spice trade in this brand new four-part series of discovery.

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4 Episodes

E01 Indonesia

In this episode Joanna is heading to a collection of remote Indonesian islands, so small that her first challenge is finding them on the map.

July 5, 2023

E02 India

Joanna returns to her birthplace, India, in search of a kitchen cupboard staple once known as ‘black gold’. Starting in the majestic ancient city of Hampi, she’s invited to a dazzling Hindu festival by a local rock climber. Onwards to the lush backwaters of Kerala where she meets a great grandmother who teaches the oldest martial art in the world and spends the night in a magical houseboat inspired by the old spice traders.

July 12, 2023

E03 Madagascar

Joanna Lumley’s spice journey continues on the African island of Madagascar. Travelling overland on the country’s notorious pot-holed roads, she discovers the secrets of the world’s second most expensive spice, vanilla. From the unique way it’s grown to how it’s dealt on the streets.

July 19, 2023

E04 Zanzibar & Jordan

The last leg of Joanna Lumley’s journey takes her by dhow to Zanzibar, the spice island of Africa where merchants from around the world have left their mark on the architecture, religion and music. Finally, she travels to Jordan where the spice trail continued on land.

July 26, 2023

Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure

E01 Indonesia

E02 India

E03 Madagascar

E04 Zanzibar & Jordan

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E01 Indonesia

E02 India

E03 Madagascar

E04 Zanzibar & Jordan