Encore Wednesdays, May 1, 8 and 21, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV (not available in the PBS App)
On MARTIN CLUNES: ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC, Clunes (DOC MARTIN) embarks on an epic ocean wide adventure in search of the real Pacific through the lives, vibrant culture and stories of the people he meets along the way. Martin discovers this kaleidoscope of nature from swimming with sharks to meeting a tribe, to climbing one of the world’s most active volcanoes, all in the various islands across the Pacific.
EPISODE GUIDE:
"French Polynesia" Encore Wednesday, May 1 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV - Martin explores French Polynesia through French baguettes and coral wine, and on a Polynesian outrigger canoe. He swims with sharks, investigates Marlon Brando’s wildlife programme, and sails to the remote Marquesas to meet a local horse whisperer.
"South West Pacific" Encore Wednesday, May 8 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV - In Vanuatu Martin climbs an active volcano and meets a tribe who worship Prince Philip. In Tonga he meets a third gender leiti and a princess. In Fiji he visits an island singer and a tribe tricked out of their homeland by a British mining company.
"Galapagos" Encore Wednesday, May 29 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV - Martin explores the legendary Galapagos, getting up close to sea lions, iguanas, tortoises, penguins, finches and baby sharks. He joins conservation expeditions, sees evolution in action, visits a nun, an organic farm and the site of a murder mystery.
Coming Up from Season 2:
- "Papau New Guinea" encore Monday, May 13 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV
- "The Philippines" encore Monday, May 20 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV
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