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Former Royal Marine and expedition leader Bruce Parry tests the physical limits of living with ancient tribes in some of the world's most remote areas. He spends a month immersed in each society, embracing the methods and practices of his hosts. Parry takes part in rituals, hunts for and prepares his own food, and learns the basics of tribal language (although he is accompanied by a translator).

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Episode 1Suri

Explorer Bruce Parry spends time living with the Suri people of Ethiopia. Contains disturbing scenes

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Episode 2Kombai

Bruce Parry attempts to discover whether cannibalism still exists amongst the Kombai. Contains upsetting scenes.

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Episode 4Babongo

Explorer Bruce Parry takes part in the initiation rite of the Babongo tribe of Gabon. Contains graphic scenes of drug use.

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Episode 5Adi

Bruce Parry joins the Adi people of Arunchal Pradesh in the Himlayas in their daily lives. Contains disturbing scenes

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Episode 5Darhad

Bruce Parry joins the nomadic Darhad herders of Mongolia on their winter migration.

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Episode 6Sanema

Bruce Parry spends time with the Sanema people on the Venezuelan and Brazilian border. Contains upsetting scenes.

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