Episode

Horizon: The Man-Made Lakes in Africa

Name: Horizon: The Man-Made Lakes in Africa
Released: 1972-03-20
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

Horizon investigates the use of hydroelectric power in Africa, at Lake Kariba, Lake Volta, and Lake Nasser.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 9
Episode: Episode 11
Air date: 1972-03-20
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Man-Made Lakes in Africa is Episode 11 in 1972 of Horizon. It aired on 1972-03-20. The runtime is 60 min.

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