Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific - Season 2
Season 2
Martin Clunes continues his epic adventure around the Pacific as he lives among farmers in the Trobriand Islands, experiences the sights of the Philippines, and learns how these communities cope with climate change and endangered species.
Episodes
Papua New Guinea
Martin travels to Papua New Guinea to experience life among the subsistence farmers of the Trobriand Islands. Next, he visits the volcanic isle of New Britain, where he's reminded of the fragility of island existence in the Pacific Ocean.
The Philippines
From Manila's jeepneys and bamboo bikes to Catholic fiestas and family feasts, Martin explores the wonderful sights of the Philippines, including tribal burials, rice god rituals, shamans, and cuddly tarsier primates.
Micronesia
Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands and discovers animals driven to the edge of extinction. In Palau, he learns about marine conservation and meets the endangered hawksbill turtle and the rare dugong.
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