Alone in the Amazon

Summary Fresh-faced twenty two year old Brit Benedict Allen embarks on an epic six-month expedition which will take him from the mouth of the Orinoco River to the Mouth of the Amazon River through six hundred miles of uncharted jungle. On the final leg of his journey Benedict meets two gold miners who steal his guides then threaten to kill him. Fearing for his life Benedict is forced to tackle the wilds of the Amazon with only his faithful dog, Cashoe, for company. His inexperience nearly costs him dear when he capsizes his canoe, losing virtually all his provisions. Embarking on the 100 miles journey through dense rainforest to safety Benedict is struck down by Malaria and a severe case of 'jungle madness'. On the verge of starvation he makes the drastic decision to eat the one living thing he can catch - his beloved dog. But will he ever find civilization?

S4.E7 ∙ Alone in the Amazon

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Paul McGann Eric Meyers Ian Porter Zam Baring

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Genres : Drama History Biography Documentary

Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom

Official sites : Channel 4 Channel 4

Language : English

Production companies : Discovery Channel Darlow Smithson Productions Channel 4 Television Corporation

Summary Fresh-faced twenty two year old Brit Benedict Allen embarks on an epic six-month expedition which will take him from the mouth of the Orinoco River to the Mouth of the Amazon River through six hundred miles of uncharted jungle. On the final leg of his journey Benedict meets two gold miners who steal his guides then threaten to kill him. Fearing for his life Benedict is forced to tackle the wilds of the Amazon with only his faithful dog, Cashoe, for company. His inexperience nearly costs him dear when he capsizes his canoe, losing virtually all his provisions. Embarking on the 100 miles journey through dense rainforest to safety Benedict is struck down by Malaria and a severe case of 'jungle madness'. On the verge of starvation he makes the drastic decision to eat the one living thing he can catch - his beloved dog. But will he ever find civilization?

Details

Genres : Drama History Biography Documentary

Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom

Official sites : Channel 4 Channel 4

Language : English

Production companies : Discovery Channel Darlow Smithson Productions Channel 4 Television Corporation

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