The Amazon with Robson Green

In this three-part series Robson Green travels through the Amazon rainforest, exploring the environment, species and culture that live within the wilderness of forest

Robson Green hops onto a water‑bike and sets off across the surface, intent on witnessing a curious natural spectacle. He rows his pedal‑driven craft towards the so‑called ‘meeting of the waters’, where two rivers run parallel, side by by side, yet stubbornly refuse to merge into a single channel. The episode follows his quiet ride as he watches the twin streams glide along their separate courses, highlighting the oddity of rivers that coexist without ever joining. By the time he reaches the spot, the scene offers a simple yet striking illustration of water flowing in tandem yet remaining distinct, to the eye.

Robson journeys through the sprawling Anavilhanas Archipelago, weaving his way among its countless islands and winding waterways while taking in the region’s lush, river‑lined scenery. During his trek he picks up the ancient art of bow‑fishing, learning how to strike and retrieve fish with a simple bow and arrow, a skill that demands both patience and precision. At the same time, he sets off in pursuit of one of the Amazon’s most formidable predators, intent on spotting the creature in its natural habitat and experiencing the thrill of the chase. The episode blends his exploration of the archipelago’s unique environment with hands‑on learning and the excitement of tracking a top‑tier river hunter.

Robson journeys through the sprawling Anavilhanas Archipelago, weaving his way among its countless islands and winding waterways while taking in the region’s lush, river‑lined scenery. During his trek he picks up the ancient art of bow‑fishing, learning how to strike and retrieve fish with a simple bow and arrow, a skill that demands both patience and precision. At the same time, he sets off in pursuit of one of the Amazon’s most formidable predators, intent on spotting the creature in its natural habitat and experiencing the thrill of the chase. The episode blends his exploration of the archipelago’s unique environment with hands‑on learning and the excitement of tracking a top‑tier river hunter.