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SUNDAY 20, DECEMBER 1998 (THE TRAVEL CHANNEL)
00:00 Go 2
(Go 2)
Andalucia
Andalucia, the southern most region of Spain almost serves as a gateway to
Europe. Its position has turned it into the stomping ground for hordes of
invaders over the centuries. This has however left it with a rich cultural
legacy and a fascinating history.
Go 2 shows us some of the well-known sites of this part of sunny Spain but also
introduces some more unusual aspects of the region. Seville, Malaga, Jerez de la
Frontera and Arcos de la Frontera are on the itinerary and hghlights include
lessons in flamenco dancing and sherry pouring
00:30 Secrets of India
(Secrets of India)
The Ganges
Secrets of India reveals some of the more mystical sides of the Indian
continent, from its religious ceremonies to its culture and history. A
combination of stunning imagery, beautiful architecture and fascinating facts
present a picture of India unknownto many.
This programme explores the history of the Ganges River, its significance in
the Buddhist journey through life and shows us some of the ceremonies and
rituals that take place on, in or around this majestic waterway
01:00 Holiday Maker
(Holiday Maker)
Corfu & Antigua
When it comes to planning the best holiday ever, there's only one programme with
the advice you need. HOLIDAY MAKER! Packed with advice, practical information
and the kind of hints and tips you won't get anywhere else
01:30 The Food Lovers' Guide to Australia
(The Food Lovers' Guide to Australia)
Sea Urchins & A Mushroom Medley In Tasmania
We meet the Japanese woman who processes sea urchins for the Japanese restaurant
market both in Australia and Japan. She persuades us just what a delicacy this
is and prepares a wonderful banquet to prove it. We learn some of the secrets of
the Country Women's Association afternoon tea - including how to make the true
Australian cake - the lamington.
And presenter Tony Tan visits Tasmania's Huon Valley to look at the exotic
mushrooms grown there - varieties like oyster, shitake and golden straw
02:00 The Flavours of France
(The Flavours of France)
Dijon
One of the more attractive and interesting provincial capitals of France, Dijon
is the centre of Burgundy's trade and is well-known for its gingerbread,
blackcurrant liqueur and of course the famous Dijon mustard. The programme takes
us to a mustard shopand factory and to the Abbey of Citeaux where the monks make
a delicious local cheese.
Recipes include a dish made with freshwater crayfish and Salmon in Mustard
Sauce
02:30 Written in Stone
(Written in Stone)
Fire And Brimstone
This week a pint of the famous Guinness becomes the starting point for a tale of
volcanic activity in Ireland, millions of years before the evolution of mankind
03:00 O Canada!
(O Canada!)
Part 1
Presented by Rolf Harris
Raconteur, wit and international traveller Rolf Harris goes walkabout in Canada,
India and Australia - countries that were once jewels in the crown for Britain's
Queen Victoria. In the first of this fascinating series Rolf Harris travels to
Canada, crossing the country by foot, car, and the famous Canadian Pacific
Railway, discovering the historical and contemporary issues that shape this
enigmatic country
04:00 Sports Safaris
(Sports Safaris)
Costa Rica
Renowned for its extraordinary natural beauty Costa Rica offers a diverse range
of sights, from lush tropical rainforests to erupting volcanoes, and all within
a day's drive of the capital. On the sporting front, a river rafting trip down
the Corobici River offers a rich variety of wildlife both on shore and in the
water.
Visitors can also take a guided sailing tour around Lake Arenal, or more
thrilling still try the Canopy Tour - in which participants hitch themselves to
pulley wires and swoop from tree to tree, Tarzan style
04:30 Earthwalkers
(Earthwalkers)
Bhakatpur, Nepal & Ko Phangan, Thailand
Real-life backpackers share their experiences and offer tips on where to go and
how to get the most out of a trip to Nepal, Thailand and Australia. This
programme features an exciting white water raft ride in one of Australia's most
beautiful rainforestsand a visit to the village of Bhakatpur - a living museum
of Nepalese art and architecture.
Also included is a visit to the island of Ko Phangan in Thailand, where a beach
party held every full moon is a magnet for backpackers who like their music loud
and fast
05:00 Dream Destinations
(Dream Destinations)
Scotland - The Royal Scotsman
A perhaps unusual dream destination but the Scottish Highlands can take on quite
a different perspective when seen through the windows of a luxury train. A five
day journey which offers its 32 passengers dining cars, a library car and of
course the sleeping car! The passengers find time to hop off for a few
excursions on foot too!
05:30 On Tour
(On Tour)
Texas
Texas is the second largest state of the US and for many Americans still
signifies the last frontier. However, by now many cowboys have exchanged their
horses for pick-up trucks and traded their guns for cellular phones - and the
legends of the Lone Starcowboys are a thing of the past.
ON TOUR will take you to the prairies and steppes, to JR Ewing's Southfork
Ranch backdrop for the "Dallas" TV show, to the Alamo, San Antonio and Dallas,
along the golden Gulf Coast with its 600 kilometres of sandy beaches, and
following in the footsteps of the daring heroes of American history
06:00 The Food Lovers' Guide to Australia
(The Food Lovers' Guide to Australia)
Sea Urchins & A Mushroom Medley In Tasmania
We meet the Japanese woman who processes sea urchins for the Japanese restaurant
market both in Australia and Japan. She persuades us just what a delicacy this
is and prepares a wonderful banquet to prove it. We learn some of the secrets of
the Country Women's Association afternoon tea - including how to make the true
Australian cake - the lamington.
And presenter Tony Tan visits Tasmania's Huon Valley to look at the exotic
mushrooms grown there - varieties like oyster, shitake and golden straw
06:30 Caprice's Travels
(Caprice's Travels)
The Abaco Islands
Presented by Caprice
Caprice heads for the tiny Abaco Islands which form part of the Out Islands of
the Bahamas. First stop is the beautiful Green Turtle Bay where she finds a
prison the size of a phone box (there's no crime) and a town full of little
doll's house style homes.
Daytimes are filled with fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving while at night
the pace hots up as Caprice joins in the limbo dancing and the celebrations
surrounding the Junkanoo. What's a Junkanoo? Watch and find out
07:00 Destinations
(Destinations)
Zanzibar
A wealthy island which gained independence from England in 1963, Zanzibar boasts
abundant clove plantations and a robust tourist industry. As with many of the
African coastal countries, Zanzibar has variously come under the influence of
many invaders, including he Sultan of Oman in the 17th century, Portugal and of
course England.
We look at the mark these 'guests' have left as well as the many delights the
country has to offer the visitor
08:00 From the Orinoco to the Andes
(From the Orinoco to the Andes)
Dragon Fisher & Volcanoes
The team following in the footsteps of German explorer Humboldt have now reached
Colombia and are making their way through the valley of the Magdalena River to
the capital Bogota, and on to the volcanoes in the central Andes region.
En route they encounter people who fish with the aid of dragons, men who
continue a tradition of dancing in women's clothes and families who live in
houses which stand on stilts in the water. As ever their journey is filled with
awe at the unusual floraand fauna, and the amazing insects and animals they see
along the way. Climbing the Purace volcano is also a moment to recall
09:00 Dominika's Planet
(Dominika's Planet)
Argentina
Presented by Dominika
Dominika investigates the lifestyle of the Argentinian gauchos and examines some
of the methods used to break in the horses. Tango clubs, tango television and
tango lessons all testify to the ever-popular Argentinian craze for this sexy
dance.
Dominika learns a few steps and visits one of the best tango clubs. She also
investigates the Love Hotels that lie on the outskirts of Buenos Aires and which
can be rented by the hour; looks at the Argentinians' obsession with beauty -
and their dogs, and finds out that beef isn't just beef in Argentina - they
happily eat all parts of the cow!
10:00 Go 2
(Go 2)
Andalucia
Andalucia, the southern most region of Spain almost serves as a gateway to
Europe. Its position has turned it into the stomping ground for hordes of
invaders over the centuries. This has however left it with a rich cultural
legacy and a fascinating history.
Go 2 shows us some of the well-known sites of this part of sunny Spain but also
introduces some more unusual aspects of the region. Seville, Malaga, Jerez de la
Frontera and Arcos de la Frontera are on the itinerary and hghlights include
lessons in flamenco dancing and sherry pouring
10:30 Holiday Maker
(Holiday Maker)
Corfu & Antigua
When it comes to planning the best holiday ever, there's only one programme with
the advice you need. HOLIDAY MAKER! Packed with advice, practical information
and the kind of hints and tips you won't get anywhere else
11:00 Earthwalkers
(Earthwalkers)
Bhakatpur, Nepal & Ko Phangan, Thailand
Real-life backpackers share their experiences and offer tips on where to go and
how to get the most out of a trip to Nepal, Thailand and Australia. This
programme features an exciting white water raft ride in one of Australia's most
beautiful rainforestsand a visit to the village of Bhakatpur - a living museum
of Nepalese art and architecture.
Also included is a visit to the island of Ko Phangan in Thailand, where a beach
party held every full moon is a magnet for backpackers who like their music loud
and fast
11:30 Dream Destinations
(Dream Destinations)
Scotland - The Royal Scotsman
A perhaps unusual dream destination but the Scottish Highlands can take on quite
a different perspective when seen through the windows of a luxury train. A five
day journey which offers its 32 passengers dining cars, a library car and of
course the sleeping car! The passengers find time to hop off for a few
excursions on foot too!
12:00 Closedown
(Closedown)
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