Birds of Paradise: The Ultimate Quest S01E02 - Episode 2
Summary:
This time, the terrain is getting even tougher, and they must make an epic journey into the highlands, crossing through two tribal territories. But as Frank gets close to realising his dream, his old injuries return to haunt him and the expedition hangs on a knife edge.
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BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner has dreamed of
seeing birds of paradise since he was a young child. But
that dream died in 2004 when he was shot by terrorists. A
chance meeting with explorer Benedict Allen changed
everything. Thirty years ago, Benedict lived in Papua New
Guinea with the Niowra, a remote people. They thought he
would live amongst them forever but he abandoned them
Intent on returning, Benedict pledges to take Frank with
him. Together, they set out on an incredible journey
through some of the most inhospitable terrain on the
planet, to make it up into the cloud forest where the
birds live. Benedict is determined to get Frank there
despite the wheelchair. This time, the terrain is getting
even tougher, and they must make an epic journey into the
highlands, crossing through two tribal territories. But as
Frank gets close to realising his dream, his old injuries
return to haunt him and the expedition hangs on a
knife-edge
