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TV Guide Sat, 04/02/2012

07:30
Sophie Grigson In The Orient

Fragrant Harbour
Sophie Grigson starts off with a hearty dim sum breakfast at Maxims. After breakfast is a trip up in the tram to the top of Victoria Peak where they soak up the views before lunch at Bo Innovation. Series 1

08:00
Chef Abroad

Rainforest Flavour- Peru
Chef Michael Smith journeys to Peru. Led by a tribal guide Michael meets a native family to fish and gather, surfacing from the jungle with ingredients to create a meal that goes beyond all borders. Series 2

08:30
Chef Abroad

A Taste Of Thai- Thailand
Thai food is Chef Michael Smith's favourite. He also said he's only ever really figured out how to cook it from a cookbook. He would love to go to Thailand to see how it's really done. Series 2

09:00
Top Travel

Vietnam Part 2
Jeannie D and Janez travel to north of Vietnam to the colourful and historical city of Hanoi. They enjoy a 4-hour boat cruise on the mystical Halong Bay, exploring famous grottoes along the way. Series 1

09:30
Top Travel

Mediterranean Cruise
Jeannie and Janez are off on a sail around the Mediterranean, stopping along picturesque towns such as Portofino and Saint Tropez. Shopping, water skiing and themed parties await them on this cruise! Series 1

10:00
The Ethical Hedonist

Malta
On arrival, Bob Kelly checks out all that Malta has to offer: historical recreation shows, ancient sites, beautiful beaches and sunset cocktails, before deciding to dig deeper and meet the locals. Series 1

11:00
Globe Trekker

Utah/The Wild West
Host Holly Morris starts her journey across Utah in the state capital, Salt Lake City, the adopted home of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, otherwise known as the Mormons Series 13

12:00
Travel 360

Piedmont Region
In between whipping up some world-class desserts Bonnie Tompson takes a peek under the shroud of Turin, admires the Baroque architecture and heads to the beautiful countryside for a spot of truffling. Series 1


Afternoon

13:00
Wild Camping

Southwest France and the Basque Country
Jo heads South towards Carcassonne, where she finds a local vineyard to sleep in. She offers to pay her way and is put to work on the vines. Another bike ride brings Jo to true Spanish Basque country. Series 1

14:00
Third Class Traveller

Copenhagen
Risking it all Julian travels to one of Europe's most expensive countries, Denmark. Series 1

15:00
Globe Trekker

Ice Treks
Presenter Zay Harding will be ski touring the legendary Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt where he will be undertaking a tough journey on skis through France, Italy and Switzerland. Series 12

16:00
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides

Route 66 Revisited Pt1
Starting out from Chicago on his ludicrous American Chopper, Henry makes his way through the first three states on iconic Route 66; Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. Series 5

17:00
Essential

Las Vegas
Mike McClean puts America's city of extremes to the test as he searches out the biggest, best and most expensive. Series 1

17:30
Going South

Mexico and Chile
Fin & Alex are close to Mexico City while Team SA is on its way to Chile . Series 1


Evening

18:00
Globe Trekker

Panama/ Colombia
Presenter Megan McCormick heads to one of the most challenging countries for travellers in the world, Colombia, and explores the culture and people of neighbouring Panama. Series 12

19:00
Travel 360

Norway's West Coast
The west coast of Norway is home to the most jaw-dropping natural scenery in the world and is likely to retain this mythological beauty for some time to come as it remains an expensive destination. Series 1

20:00
Inside Luxury Travel-Varun Sharma

Sweden
Varun begins his trip at the Treehotel in Swedish Lapland where he finds himself accommodated in modern luxury but "up a tree"; 6 meters up a tree to be precise. Series 4

21:00
Globe Trekker

Sweden and Denmark
Megan McCormick travels to the lands of Abba, Vikings and smorgasbords as she uncovers what Sweden and Denmark can offer to the global traveller. Series 12

22:00
Globe Trekker

Crete/Cyprus
Traveller Adela Ucar heads to the Greek island of Crete to learn more about the island's past in World War 2 and experiences its stunning natural beauty along the E4. Series 12


Night

23:00
Planet Sports

Ethiopia
Manuel Herrero begins his trip with the 'Great Ethiopian Run', a race which brings together tens of thousands of Ethiopians. Series 2

00:00
Travel 360

Norway's West Coast
The west coast of Norway is home to the most jaw-dropping natural scenery in the world and is likely to retain this mythological beauty for some time to come as it remains an expensive destination. Series 1

01:00
Inside Luxury Travel-Varun Sharma

Sweden
Varun begins his trip at the Treehotel in Swedish Lapland where he finds himself accommodated in modern luxury but "up a tree"; 6 meters up a tree to be precise. Series 4

02:00
Globe Trekker

Sweden and Denmark
Megan McCormick travels to the lands of Abba, Vikings and smorgasbords as she uncovers what Sweden and Denmark can offer to the global traveller. Series 12

03:00
Globe Trekker

Crete/Cyprus
Traveller Adela Ucar heads to the Greek island of Crete to learn more about the island's past in World War 2 and experiences its stunning natural beauty along the E4. Series 12

04:00
Globe Trekker

Western Canada
Today Zay Harding visits the west of Canada, bigger than the European Union, yet home to a mere 9 million people. Series 10

05:00
Planet Food

The Caribbean
Merrilees Parker heads for the sunny islands of the Caribbean in search of the world's original fusion cuisine. Series 4