A River Runs Through It - Episode 1

Edward Stourton explores the Jordan, one of the most powerfully symbolic rivers in the world.

In the Bible the River Jordan is 'deep and wide', a divide between this world and the Promised Land. The reality today is that at many points the river has been reduced to little more than a contaminated trickle. Can the Jordan, which is revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims alike, be saved?

Edward's journey starts on the melting snows of Mount Hermon, the source of the water of the Jordan.

This series is available until 11.00am on 23rd September as part of the Series Catch-up Trial.

Broadcast on:

BBC Radio 4, 11:00am Monday 14th September 2009

Duration:

30 minutes

Available until:

12:00am Thursday 1st January 2099

Categories:

• Factual,
• Travel