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Sue Perkins boats up chaos, corruption, and catfish bigger than your existential dread.
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The Mekong River with Sue Perkins (2014)

Chaotic good travel auntieRiver gossip hourColonial guilt with snacks

Latest Episode

China
60 min

Season 1 • Episode 4

Latest

China

Nov 30, 2014

Sue Perkins's journey up south east Asia's greatest river concludes as she reaches China. She travels through Yunnan province to the Tibetan Plateau, home of the Mekong's source.

Overview

Documentary

Sue Perkins embarks on a life-changing, 3,000-mile journey up the Mekong, South East Asia's greatest river, exploring lives and landscapes on the point of dramatic change.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Sue's unfiltered reactions — no presenter polish, just human.

Cinematography

Floating markets at golden hour, actual magic.

Best for:Solo: Sunday afternoon when you want to feel worldly but stay horizontal.·Binge: All four episodes — the river momentum hooks you.
Heads up:Emotional: Communities losing homes to dam construction, presented raw.
First AiredNov 9, 2014
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons1·Episodes4
BBC Two

Top Cast

Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Sue learned basic Mandarin mid-filming after realizing her 'winging it' strategy collapsed in rural Yunnan.

Cultural

The Mekong's dam boom has accelerated dramatically since 2014 — several communities Sue visited no longer exist.

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The Mekong River with Sue Perkins: Trailer - BBC Two

The Mekong River with Sue Perkins: Trailer - BBC Two

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