15 Feb 2007
War Dance
Three children living in a displacement camp in northern Uganda compete in their country's national music and dance festival.
The Tea Trail with Simon Reeve
Adventurer and journalist Simon Reeve heads to Kenya and Uganda to uncover the stories behind Britain's favourite drink, meeting the people who pick, pack and transport tea.
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Simon Reeve Self (Presenter)
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