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On the final leg of his odyssey, Jonathan travels from Congo to Durban in search of revealing stories. He learns how China's billion-dollar deals have rebooted African economies.

On the final leg of his 7,000 mile odyssey, Jonathan Dimbleby travels from Congo to Durban in search of the stories revealing contemporary Africa.

In the edgy sprawl of Kinshasa he rides pillion with unlikely rock and roll icons Staff Benda Bilili and discovers a unique Mozart performing symphony orchestra.

At a party celebrating the Year of the Tiger, he learns how China's billion dollar deals have rebooted African economies, once dependent on Western aid and investment.

Passing through Zambia, Jonathan survives a training session with boxing world champion Esther Phiri and competes in a tractor race on virgin land with one of the continent's most successful farmers.

And amid South Africa's new landscape of biker gangs and black surfers, Dimbleby meets Hugh Masekela, who shares with him his view of Africa's emerging revival.

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Mon 27 Aug 2012 19:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jonathan Dimbleby
Director Chris Boulding
Producer Chris Boulding
Executive Producer Peter Grimsdale

Broadcasts

  • Sun 13 Jun 2010 21:15
  • Wed 16 Jun 2010 23:20
  • Wed 16 Jun 2010 23:45
  • Wed 16 Jun 2010 23:50
  • Sat 10 Jul 2010 02:35
  • Tue 7 Dec 2010 21:00
  • Wed 22 Dec 2010 02:00
  • Mon 8 Aug 2011 19:00
  • Thu 15 Dec 2011 23:25
  • Mon 27 Aug 2012 19:00