From Russia to Iran: Crossing Wild Frontier

From Russia to Iran: Crossing Wild Frontier

Explorer Levison Wood - famous for Walking the Nile, Walking the Himalayas and Walking the Americas - is taking on a new expedition in this four-part series: to cross the mighty Caucusus mountain range that lies between Russia and Iran. And as well as a new region of the world, Levison is taking a new approach to exploring: making his way by any means necessary. Travelling with the locals and living as they do, Levison's epic, 2,600-mile journey takes him through five countries, crossing the wild lands on the tense frontier between Europe and Asia and visiting some of the most fascinating and diverse people's on earth.

Created By

Levison Wood

Status

Ended

Original Name

From Russia to Iran: Crossing Wild Frontier

First Air Date

August 20, 2017

Last Air Date

September 10, 2017

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

October Films

Networks

Channel 4

Armenia to Iran
S01E04

Armenia to Iran

Levison meets nomadic shepherds and dangerous dogs in the Gobustan desert, climbs to a castle halfway up a cliff, visits Stalin's birthplace and meets a hermit monk who lives atop a 45-metre monolith.

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