Joanna Lumley's Nile: Ethiopia | History Documentary | Reel Truth History

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Joanna Lumley has now reached the half-way mark in her journey. At Khartoum, the White Nile is joined by the Blue Nile which flows from the southeast and Lake Tana in Ethiopia. Once a great trading center, Khartoum still has many remnants of the 19th century battles with the British. Lumley also undergoes a special skin treatment using scented acacia wood. On leaving Khartoum, she flies to Lake Tana where she eats some of the local delicacies and enjoys a local alcoholic beverage. A visit to St. George's monastery reveals extraordinary murals. From Lake Tana they drive to the Simien Mountains where young women train as long distance runners.
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[@tekleababera1965]

I am an Ethiopian, the way you present is so amazing & I believe Joanna Lumley is a world treasure. The world needs to recognize her. I think she deserves a Nobel Peace Prize , period.....

[@chrisgitaka2553]

Shut up you idiot... dont you see what she is doing... ps you are not the target audience for this here video...

[@broccolihighkicks3857]

@@chrisgitaka2553 you don’t need to be so rude! Get some manners

[@sarahmilner8483]

Calm down

[@kausheiliaarumugam2298]

@@chrisgitaka2553 Gosh, you are rude.

[@efremkahsay7687]

@@chrisgitaka2553 what she is doing ?for sure she isnt qualified for nobel price .

[@brucestewart5939]

I've binge watched this whole journey. This woman is amazing with an equally incredible and gentle soul. I felt like I was with her and her wonderful film crew!!

[@archangelmichael5908]

I feel baptized by the spirit through Joanna's Baptism from their ancient Ethiopian Orthodoxy, which deserves to be fully recognized

[@tamerintube6313]

Woww lucky brother! Welcome to heaven!

[@DrewWasMe]

An exceptional moment and a gift given out of true faith, love and kindness. It deepens your soul to see such a gift, freely given from someone of faith to a complete stranger visiting their home. There are lessons to be learned by these people. I am so pleased I found this program on youtube.

[@nonnaba6a]

Being a Sudanese myself, I really loved seeing all of these great landscapes surrounding the River that I've never seen before, and the series gave me a new appreciation for the Nile.. Thank you very much, Mrs. Lumley

[@nanaramathan8370]

Am coming to Sudan soon 4 the visit

[@naturallybeautiful1344]

Ni Hal Taha. I’m from Ethiopia.The tribe of kush, Allhamdullilah ✊🏾

[@kgthoughts]

Just remember We only know what’s been written:recorded..This is especially the case with East Africa, there is so much knowledge and history that has yet to be understood or simply hidden..

[@conchitinabernardo4370]

At 76 years old there is no way I can make a trip like this . Thanks to documentaries like these and a vivacious wonderful person like Joanna, we are brought there vicariously ! Thank you very much !

[@FynnOliverEmonSill]

If you can afford it, go......find a way; BUT GO (anywhere...but go) There are ways to accommodate age and travel.

[@FynnOliverEmonSill]

Find a travel companion.... you pay, I will even carry your bags anywhere you want to go. I come equipped with camera gear, video editing skills.... we will make you memories to cherish. I have eyes on the world very unique, I dream of travel to share how I see the world. Since I was 8 years old I have known I see the world differently that nearly every person I ever encounter.

[@nainajjozef2676]

انا من السودان . واحببت رحلتها وشخصها. .. انها رائعة ، عكست من نراه بسيط بشكل مدهش انها لشخص جميل متفرد .

[@Loobylooto2]

I totally agree - I do the same 😊

[@Oysterfeather]

What an absolute treat to hear and see Joanna experience the Nile, but her really exceptional delivery makes one feel as though they are there too. What a great series. Joanna Lumlely is a treasure! and I hope she does many more.

[@davebeals1718]

Probably the kindest, people loving journalist I've ever watched. Thank you Joann for sharing your love of the human race all around our beautiful planet.

[@Loobylooto2]

She’s wonderful doing these programmes isnt she? Joanna is not a journalist by trade - she is a very successful actress (absolutely Ab Fab, the avengers etc ) She regularly lobbies MPs about issues she believes in She has done many interesting travel programmes all delivering top notch information

[@mayclark6818]

Joanna has the most beautiful voice, thank you to show us this beautiful country. 👍👍

[@Benyoopa]

this lady finds something good in everything. positive personality

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Its wonderful she does..we all should if we can😃

[@cowboykelly6590]

She's A True Beauty. She is IRREPLACEABLE.

[@kausheiliaarumugam2298]

That’s so true.

[@solekhashuwa]

Her positive energy is what keeps her beautiful and vibrant.

[@andrealeng2378]

A

[@SreevatsaKota]

Joanna's persona and voice are enviably, inimitably ethereal. I simply love the woman so.

[@cowboykelly6590]

Yes. She IS Lovely.

[@GundemaroSagrajas]

I love Joanna, she makes you feel like you're there with her, travelling with a friend who's funny, cultured and clever.

[@amanboy]

One day, I’ll visit Ethiopia. Beautiful country that seems to have very welcoming and kind people. ❤️❤️❤️ from the Philippines.

[@enawgawassaye7065]

Absolutely, a kind people.Ethiopia, best country.

[@rupali512]

Dannia You Will love ethiopia, it is very safe for foregners, THEY respect and love ppl

[@jamalbeckford9021]

rupali babu not the oromos

[@pietrojenkins6901]

And i will one day visit Philippines for their many beautiful babes.

[@Fasil777]

salama po

[@ComplicatedCupcake]

Extraordinary Ethiopia! Love the Acacia wood smoke bath, and the Girls gotta run. What a beautiful journey. Joanna, thank you!

[@happyexpat3744]

I have watched many of these documentaries and enjoy them greatly. However, in the moments when Joanna, in Ethiopia, goes to the where the healing waters are as recognized by the Coptic Christians in Ethiopia and was subsequently blessed an baptized by the priest, that act, for me, was more than enjoyment, it was moving. The priest seemed so genuine and kind and she grateful and gracious. In these past few years, I have watched in wonderment at the faith so many have but I do not. I envy them for having faith, pretty much whatever that faith may be. I don't have faith. Maybe I have been touched by so much violence, personally, amongst other things that I have become too cynical. I, in this situation, know that I would have been as gracious and as grateful as Joanna was and would hold that moment dear, but I don't know if I would carry that with me, other than as a reminder of a lovely experience. One might think that people go there when they are at their last, so desperate to be healthy, mentally and physically but I think that healings must have happened for people to repeatedly come from such a distance with no finances. There must be a basis for why....as in Lourdes, they found that the water that does heal some is found to contain large amounts of minerals needed by us all but not managed in all our systems so there, something happens. I would love to believe it is a higher power, but I don't know and if I ever said I believed it, I would be laughed at. So vain. Anyway, I found that scene so moving that I continually come back to it and watch every movement, gesture, etc. I envy their faith and the joy they find in it. Also, the young deacon/monk....20yo and already knows what he needs to. Inspirational.

[@michaelm3418]

As a young man I love Joanna's Documentary about the nile from Egypt , Sudan, ethiopia. Such a inspirational woman

[@dr.zainuddinzakaria4412]

I love the background music. It's a little haunting and yet able to lift the spirit of exploration in oneself. You feel like you are part of the great exploration era of the 18th and 19th century

[@coffeeNTrees]

I'm fairly confident Joanna could make a trip to her local grocery interesting.

[@davidford8306]

Joanna Lumley makes this series a lot of fun. She has a good outlook. Thank You

[@cowboykelly6590]

She IS Lovely. 😉

[@dawnrowan8327]

Beautiful - the People. Breathtaking - the Landscape. Ethiopia - I will visit ❤️

[@soniatriana9091]

Joanna was the only qualified woman to journey & narrate this incredible trip! She should be recognized as a true & genuine Humanitarian of the World! Imagine what a pleasure it would be to interact with her on any part of this unique trip👍🤗 She is humble, sincere, & her gentle interactions with anyone & everyone, regardless of their race, age, social standing, etc is symbolic of her character & charisma! She is such an amazing & inspirational woman!! We are lucky to have share her life experiences with us!!!

[@gualtigrina5944]

I am Eritrean but i love Ethiopia and of course Sudan.❤❤i hoop one day we will be one netion.tnx

[@777MK37]

milenu 🇪🇷🐪🙏❤ one love 💗

[@Lemlem7682]

Don't come because we have enough Eritrean in Ethiopia we don't need no more Eritrean😅😅😅😅

[@a.maghsoodi2432]

We love ❤️ you to 🇪🇹🙏❤️

[@a.maghsoodi2432]

@@Lemlem7682 you are Tplf Junta you aren’t Ethiopian so we Ethiopian never ever said like this down Tplf 👎👎👎👎😡😡😡😡😡 evil Junta

[@maab5093]

Welcome my love, Ethiopians are mad of Eritrea, love forever between us ❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@terrylovesenegal]

Joanna Lumley is so much fun and so adventurous, her sense of humour, contagious.

[@weijenny8929]

She will let you see in Asia or something next time tv show

[@story497]

I laughed a lot when she said "University students,? they are well know for drinking"?

[@SM-tl9ls]

The Ethiopians are such a beautiful people. I am totally mesmerized by their culture and their demeanour.

[@gualtigrina5944]

@@AO00720 yes they are beautiful ppl if u like or not.

[@rmbotv9050]

milu♥️🇪🇷 long life to u my beautiful habesha

[@dannyaser1620]

He called her "emaye" my mom....how beautiful ?

[@patriklauk8556]

S M -Their quisine is also great.

[@SM-tl9ls]

@Bela T.T Wow. I did not know that. I will have to educate myself about the political scenario.

[@anthonywest4173]

VERY EDUCATIONAL. THE ETHIOPIAN PEOPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL AND MAJESTIC.

[@touraneindanke]

DR Groce, Are you from Padgedale?

[@AO00720]

touraneindanke you basically stated a typical European

Great and beautiful soul. One can feel the warmth of her spirit, being able to interact lovingly with others; regardless of race, religion and national boundaries etc. The Human Family (Those who have awoken) are crying out for more souls as such to bring - "PEACE".

[@tomtulloch5786]

I think that Joanna Lumley (and her film crew) are absolutely fabulous!

[@jimmyfloyd4656]

What an amazing series. I would watch Joanna everyday if they did more shows! Can’t get enough.

[@tomsparks6099]

The Sudanese and Ethiopian people are so beautiful. I really loved watching this and all of Joanna Lumley's travelogues. She is so amazing.

[@CraigWinstanley1]

Gorgeous photography. Great commentary. Wonderful Ethiopia ! Thanks Joanna and team for making this fabulous series.

[@forceforgood4669]

What made watching this video so enjoyable is her absolute immersive attitude. I forgot I was watching from my living room. I am an Eritrean who did not have the chance to get to know my beautiful Ethiopian cousins and Ethiopia. But I had the opportunity to live in Sudan, who are also extraordinarily kind and beautiful. Truly when you get to know Africa and it’s value you get the “flow”.

[@user-ex8bk3ss1x]

The injera, the one you mentioned that ,it looks pancake is made of teff. Teff is the grain which is growing in Ethiopia, It has lots of minerals,like iron, magnesium, etc. If you google Ethiopian teff, it tells you briefly. So it is not just a food, it is a powerful food. Thank you for showing the "Blue Nile" for the world, but the Ethiopian, call the river "Blue Nile" is "Abbay" or in the Amharic word (አባይ ወንዝ).

[@nyo1026]

beautiful country : Ethiopia beautiful church : Ethiopian Orthodox tewahido

[@queencleo1151]

What an extraordinary series!!! It's so beautifully featured and Joanna is a phenomenal presenter. Thank you so much!!!

[@231lghtwrkerbrntout]

My father's parents knew her as a little girl and her parents in the army, the castles blessings to you miss lumley

[@girma13]

I’m from Ethiopia and thank you very much for this and all other episodes. They were released almost 11 years ago so a lot has changed to the ppl in the documentaries since then. Kind of sad but I still enjoyed them very much.

[@William_sJazzLoft]

I would love to visit Ethiopia!

[@gualtigrina5944]

Pls do it❤

[@tekleababera1965]

listening to Joanna's voice is like listening to a stream. so smooth and satisfying:)

[@currentaffairs4941]

Hello Wolete Tsadiq, it is unbelievable that you went to Ethiopia tracing the origine of Blue Nile. I'm thrilled you made it. It takes a lot of bravery to do that. I hope you will go back to Ethiopia to explore more about the tremendous rich of Cultures and places. Thank you for taking the time to visit some of the places of my beloved motherland, Ethiopia.

[@sandralynnrichter666]

Love her soft voice. She was great on the British sitcom. Would love to see more documentary with her.

[@cowboykelly6590]

Yes. AB FAB was Lovely ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

[@emmanvillacorta4921]

The name “Child of the Righteous” became significant to me. Kudos to the Team and Madam Joana for letting us discover the beauty of this part of the World!

[@mariafearpon6225]

idk man but the way joanna tells a story it's always interesting to hear, so loving her personality 💜from the Php

[@pauloc8988]

Never get to see this side of Africa in the mainstream media Ethiopia is an amazing country and people are the same wherever you go

[@zacksbeyondourplate6784]

This is the magic of KZbin, hunting searching for something 'new' and I discover the adventures of Joanna Lumley. What an extraordinary world traveler, and we get to join along!

[@jordillavina562]

Thanks for this! It´s fantastic to see Ethiopia through Joanna's heartfulness

[@ethiolove2149]

I love you my Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Thank you Joanna❤

[@eleidal]

Just for a laugh, imagine Edina and Patsy doing the Dukhan acacia wood ceremony together. The scene almost writes itself.

[@johnoleary5293]

I just hope Gwyneth Paltrow never hears about it.

[@mollohankabonde3593]

I love your voice Joanna it relaxes me and makes it more interesting to watch your documentaries.

[@EyesofMichael]

Absolutely stunning views and landscape. Joanna has such a warm and engaging energy.

[@mohd2682]

Joanna is the female version of David Attenborough, I can listen to her all day. She easily adapts with the locals.

[@lindamannix1247]

Yes, that's right ! Like David Attenborough! Soothing way of speaking !

[@OviiKnockherzz]

I love her voice, I love her gesture when she described everything. 👍

[@berettaman7]

I remember Shambel Abebe Bikila, Ethiopian marathon runner who was a back-to-back Olympic marathon champion. He is the first black African Olympic gold medalist, winning his first gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome while running barefoot. At the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, he won his second gold medal.

[@suginami123]

The best documentary I have seen in years. JL is superb. She gets it just right.

[@wleon4068]

Life on Earth, is very very precious. Wonderful series. about Ethiopia, Egypt etc. Joanna has made us believe that we are actually with her, such is her personality.

[@jacob.s.olanrewaju9340]

i pray you come to nigeria for any of your documentaries. I love you Joanna

[@esterherschkovich6499]

I love travelling love these videos,beautifully presented with respect..Joanna is the best!

[@aberaberhanu297]

Fantastic presentation Ethiopia, of the source of blue nile(86% of nile river).THanks Johana!

[@a.maghsoodi2432]

My home land Ethiopia I love you ❤️🇪🇹

[@lindamannix1247]

You made me cry, how you must miss home . I'm sorry .

[@Dazarabia522]

How can Joanna be so stunning? She is class, beauty and empathy. QUEEN

[@Dind8]

Joanna L. Thank you for your fantastic and lovely Presentation. You have been paptized by the holy water. We are waiting for another Presentation.

[@bediludemissie9855]

Just amazing Documentary, great respect for you and your work Lumley!

[@shahzadsoni248]

unique documentary watching second , blessing in Christ thank Joanna Lumley and whole team !

[@emilyhutjes]

Mrs. Lumley this is how a trvael programm should be. Thank you. (2019)

[@weijenny8929]

Ma ma anti,I like it tv,some people like

[@kausheiliaarumugam2298]

There is travel and the other is travel with purpose, to see and learn and to feel and that’s exactly what this beautiful person does. Love every show of her.

[@hyperkleendetergentlansdow525]

proud to be Ethiopian good job Joanna n ur team

[@Apman99]

I miss Ethiopia so much. Ingera as well.

[@freakyindia]

What a beautiful documentary. Joanna Lumley's beauty and soft-spoken nature truly captivate the audience. Her calming voice compels you to listen to her attentively until the very last moment.

[@melakugualie782]

the documentary is very interesting and thank you madam to making making this for our country. And let me give you some comments to support your work for the future, the first is 'Tej and every alcohol is not allowed in university, but students with their own will drink it by getting it into university, hiding.' and the second is ' christian is not only for 17 hundreds in Ethiopia but for more than 19 hundreds, it had been got in, by Ethiopian ambassador in 34 E.C

[@rvsc2277]

Here you are again Welete, nice to see you again. more power to you and take care. Bobbie

[@jackiemercer8664]

JOANNA LUMLEY , you are Fantastic !! So brave and hilarious !! Thank you for such amazing adventures

[@franklinstephen3268]

👋i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world! Happy New year 🎆 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in California ☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?💭

[@egvNY]

I've have always admired Joanna so much, since I was teen and saw her in the James Bond's 1969 release , then followed her lates 60s and early, 70s, I loved in the Sapphire and Steel Sci-Fi saga at the end of the 70s, but this a truly new remarkable facet of hers. Her mellow , funny and gentle narrative, on-screen charming presence,the way she carries herself documenting that amazing African continent, breathtaking-landscapes ,all of these make a delight for the eyes , soul and the weary spirit to be carried over by , getting always the best of people on those forgotten regions of the world An Absolutely FABULOUS WOMAN !!!! These videos deserve some recognition.

[@maiarg2483]

I never really got interested with africa...reading natgeo and 2ndary sources are enough...but! This documentary changes that! I want to travel to africa now and see all these. Wow!

[@abdistarmohamed]

You're welcome. 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@owenking8662]

At last! I can watch this full series!

[@gachokagerishon6262]

This was a fantastic,educative and epic piece

[@ginamalkeschmiedeberg]

Extraordinary! A very moving documentary. Thank you, Joanna, and the whole team!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@lindawoody8501]

I am binge-watching this gorgeous series. Wow! Wonderful story telling and scenery and very fascinating nice people in the shows. Well-done!

[@sagaro143]

This’s my first time to watch a documentary the whole video two times hands down 👏👏👏👏 I love you Joanna 🥰

[@xoxo-dr8df]

Beautiful Ethiopia!

[@gualtigrina5944]

I am Eritrean but i realy love Erhiopia we are one ppl.🙏🙏🙏

[@SelfMakeover]

I love this! I could never survive the heat and so I'm really enjoying this excellent guided visual tour. And I love the way she always describes how things feel and smell!

[@gustavitolara7571]

Joanna Lumley is so much fun and so adventurous, her sense of humour, contagious.

[@SuperMmiimmii]

Most Ethiopian weather is like California weather. Only few hot places.

[@tratdagnl8619]

its not hot at all like most people would like to believe. if you can please come and visit Ethiopia you will discover Ethiopia is blessed with all kinds of weather all year long some places are hot but the most part of ethiopia the weather is mild. Stay blessed

[@SelfMakeover]

@@tratdagnl8619 I love all of the Ethiopian people I have met here and I'm certain I would instantly feel right at home in the culture there, if I could find an area with cool enough climate!

[@wesamalgalaa8865]

This is a very interesting documentary show, you just keep watching and you can't look away

[@nancy-en6hm]

What a great series! Thanks Joanna, you are an amazing and wonderful lady.

[@ktm7117]

Why fight when Muslims and Christians lived so long in harmony in Africa blessings to the motherland 😍

[@gobodena7567]

Only the crazy arabs loves wars based on religion.

[@ekkoldmpnt6599]

Its a matter of culture. The problem is a lot of muslims think saudi arabia is muslims role model but its absolutely wrong. We should follow and understand correctly only our Quran. Because saudi mix their culture in religion. Their barbaric way of life. Its just kaaba is in saudi

[@gavinthor4479]

Interesting how many things seem to be the same as in the 1860's when the early explorers visited these areas. Sir Samuel Baker writes about Tej as Tetch, describing is as fermented honey and leaves from the jershooa tree. This is a great documentary, but he spent many years in Africa, and first proposed what has become Lake Nasser.

[@khalilclaro6899]

Feb 16, 2021. I found this. Awesome, informative, inspiring. I felt enriched with cultural, historical and geographical information. Thank you for sharing your world travels .

[@user-nl9db7pf5b]

I love Joanna and her documentaries are so interesting I love listening to her, Val.

[@vcom2327]

Miss "Absolutely Fabulous" is always a pleasure to watch.

[@karladearden8113]

I really am enjoying these shows!! I would love to see all that she has seen! What an adventure!

[@sinukhu]

Gorgeous soundtrack! Awesome Joanna, she is a delightful travel buddy!

[@zuzemoyo7696]

The beauty of the landscape and the Blue Nile is breath taking 💙.

[@homerantonov7453]

Besides the overall brilliancy, the camera work is incredible. Such a wonderful trip!!!!

[@wachidondi9232]

i am impressed by Joanna's energy and spirit even in this age

[@marcoscarajol4837]

Joanna is a lot of fun...and her voice is soothing.

[@KefaleAlemu]

Thank you Joanna! Great presentation about the great River Nile.

[@mamaafrica4080]

Wow wonderful. Yala waleti Let's go boy Thanks for sharing this documentary good Job 😍😍😍👍

[@birukendale6920]

Awesome, ya the best 👏🏾 From Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@annawitter5161]

I am so enjoying this. Thank you. Bless you.

[@Loobylooto2]

Thank you so much !, I Love Joanna’s style of presentation Fresh delivery with her unique delicious delight , unsurprisingly humorous moments 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@ahmetuyaroglu6793]

Joanna Lumley is like an old wine but has got a fresh taste. We take pleasure from the work you do. Thanks.

[@syedtanveerakhtar5441]

I think so this is very best and very detail documentary about this region ,

[@tyshabazz5379]

Breathtaking. Extremely envious!

[@muktarkuno4551]

MAADAM JOANNA LUMLEY YOU MADE MY MODE TO MOVE AROUND THE WORLD ESPECIALLY ALONG THE RIVER NILE ,I LOVE THE FLOW OF YOUR JOURNEY BEING WELL EXPLAINED THANK YOU.

[@HRHDRK]

Joanna- you are so fantastic in this series!