Aired Friday 17 April, 7:00pm - 8:00pmon U&Yesterday

Tropic of Cancer

Name: 12:00pm - Series 1 Episode 5
Start: 2026-06-05T11:00:00Z
End: 2026-06-05T12:00:00Z
Location: U&Eden

Series 1 Episode 3: Egypt to Oman

Simon rejoins the Tropic in Egypt and follows it through Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Oman. In Southern Egypt, next to the ancient temple of Abu Simbal, Simon meets Nubians struggling to maintain their culture following the damming of the Nile and dives in the pristine reefs of the Red Sea.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 28/03/2010

Cast and crew

Andrew CarterDirector
Simon ReeveHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Friday 29 May, 12:00pmon U&Eden
Series 1 Episode 1
Friday 29 May, 4:00pmon U&Eden
Series 1 Episode 1
Friday 5 June, 9:00amon U&Eden
Series 1 Episode 2
Friday 5 June, 10:00amon U&Eden
Series 1 Episode 3
Friday 5 June, 11:00amon U&Eden
Series 1 Episode 4
Friday 5 June, 12:00pmon U&Eden
Series 1 Episode 5