Episode 4 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

Duration: 59'14''

Synopsis

Simon Reeve travels through Texas and Mexico. In Texas, Simon joins the US Border Patrol, who pick up migrants who have illegally crossed the Rio Grande river in search of a new life.

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Episode 1 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

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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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Episode 5 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

Episode 5 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

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Episode 1 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

Episode 1 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

BBC Two | 2019 | 59'11''

Simon Reeve begins his most ambitious journey yet - travelling the entire length of the Americas. In this first leg, Simon travels ...

Episode 2 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

Episode 2 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

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Episode 3 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

Episode 3 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

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Episode 5 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

Episode 5 | The Americas with Simon Reeve

BBC Two | 2019 | 59'14''

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