Episode 1 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

Duration: 59'11''

Synopsis

Simon Reeve begins his most ambitious journey yet - travelling the entire length of the Americas. In this first leg, Simon travels from Alaska, down through Canada to Vancouver.

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Episode 2 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

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Episode 3 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

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