A Fork in the Road
A Fork in the Road

A Fork in the Road

1993 9 Seasons 59 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary Talk

A Fork in the Road is an Australian travel television series airing on SBS and hosted by Pria Viswalingam. Described by SBS as "the thinking-person’s travel show" the program takes the viewer off the beaten track and takes a look at the lives of the people living in each destination rather than following the usual "travel show" format. The altogether 62 episodes had a length of ca. 25 minutes each.

A Fork in the Road is an Australian travel television series airing on SBS and hosted by Pria Viswalingam. Described by SBS as "the thinking-person’s travel show" the program takes the viewer off the beaten track and takes a look at the lives of the people living in each destination rather than following the usual "travel show" format. The altogether 62 episodes had a length of ca. 25 minutes each.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Egypt

Pria opts out of a walk through the colourful souks of Cairo and goes on an exciting trip through the Sahara, where he c

EP 2

Italy

Pria explores the romantically-fabled lands of Italy, learning more about its culture and history.

EP 3

Scotland

Pria hits the high and low roads of Scotland to explore the country's rich history and culture.

EP 4

Hong Kong

Pria experiences the thriving metropolis of Hong Kong, getting a feel of everyday life in one of the most densely popula

EP 5

France

On his journey through France in the wintertime, Pria explores the Rhone-Alpes region. He sees the contrast in everyday

EP 6

New York

Pria hits the streets of New York with T Butler Gerber, a hack poet-cum-cabdriver.

EP 1

Greece

On his travels through Greece, Pria gets different perspectives on the city of Athens from pianist Dmitri Sgouros and tr

EP 2

Argentina

In Buenos Aires, Pria explores Argentian culture, which is an interesting amalgamation of different European cultures.

EP 3

Episode 3

EP 4

Europe

In Europe, Pria heads to Alsace for lunch with the locals, chats with a Swiss family, checks out the European Parliament

EP 5

Indonesia

On the island of Sumatra, Pria interacts with the Batak tribe in the Karo Highlands, tries out some fried fruit bats, me

EP 6

San Francisco

Pria tours the city of San Francisco with his friend, prima ballerina Sabina Allemann.

EP 1

Chicago

Pria is in the USA, exploring Chicago's historic South Side and Uptown areas, along with the nearby cities of Naperville

EP 2

Paris

Pria hits the streets of Paris to check out the Place du Tertre, a wine bar called La Tartine, Avenue Montaigne, Galerie

EP 3

Sicily

Pria's trip through Italy takes him to the island of Sicily, where he journeys through a mountain village to the capital

EP 4

Kerala

Pria visits Kerala, on the southern coast of India. He talks to a local spice baron, tries out some mouth-watering veget

EP 5

Malta

In Malta, Pria joins Ugo Mifsu Bonnici, the former President of the country, to explore the culture, history and people

EP 6

New Zealand

Pria's New Zealand trip takes him to the South Island, where he checks out a Cashmere Hills mansion, explores French her

EP 1

New Orleans

Pria heads to New Orleans, where he explores the occult world of the Creoles, meets a voodoo high priest, and learns mor

EP 2

Budapest - Part 1

Pria travels to Budapest to explore Hungary and some interesting facets of its culture.

EP 3

Budapest - Part 2

Still exploring Budapest, Pria takes the Trabant out for a spin with comedic results, discusses the subtleties of the Hu

EP 4

Rio De Janero

Pria's tour of Brazil takes him to Rio de Janeiro, where he visits the Santa Teresa neighbourhood, Bona Sul, Ipanema, Ba

EP 5

Marseilles

Pria explores the charming city of Marseilles, where he hangs out with a Tunisian rock singer and a New Zealand couple w

EP 6

Malaysia

Pria embarks on a tour of Malaysia, the country he was born in, exploring the cities of Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh.

EP 1

Washington DC

In the US, Pria profiles the capital city of Washington, DC, an industry town with several racial groups, many of whom d

EP 2

Japan

Pria heads off to the south-west coast of Japan to explore Omori, an old silver mining town that Japanese people visit t

EP 3

Seville

Pria's tour of Spain takes him to the cities of Seville and Cadiz, where he gets a glimpse of flamenco dancing, bullfigh

EP 4

Jamaica

Pria starts his tour of Jamaica at Montego Bay, Jamaica's second-biggest city and tourism capital. He also checks out th

EP 5

Ireland - Part 1

In Ireland, Pria learns about the nation's troubled history, how millions of Irish people were forced to emigrate for a

EP 6

Ireland - Part 2

Pria continues his travels across Ireland, learning about how many Irish people are returning to their homeland, despite

EP 2

Australia - Clever Country

Pria explores a relatively unexplored aspect of Australia: that of a nation at the forefront of science and technology r

EP 3

Australia - Wheat

In the wheat belt of south-east Western Australia, Pria spends a week on the lush, golden plains of a huge farm.

EP 4

Australia - Tourism

Pria heads off to Queensland to interact with the coffee planters of Mareeba and the man who drives the Savannahlander,

EP 6

Australia - Food

Pria visits Melbourne, the food capital of Australia, to meet the locals, sample their favourite foods, and discover Mel

EP 7

Australia - The Cringe

Pria is in Tasmania to find out more about the cultural cringe, whereby talented classical musicians make it big in Aust

EP 8

Australia - The Pilgrimage

Pria talks to Jonathan Coleman, Philip Flood and Geoffrey Robertson, three Australian expats living in London, about the

EP 1

Japan

Pria travels through Japan, exploring Tokyo and Hokkaido and experiencing the rich Japanese culture.

EP 2

Delhi

Pria gets a glimpse of the everyday lives of India's burgeoning middle class, set against the visual contrast of New and

EP 3

Beijing

Pria explores the ancient city of Beijing, transformed into a modern superpower by massive economic reforms. He gets a g

EP 4

Lebanon

Pria explores Lebanon, a small, middle-eastern nation with a history underscored by wars and conflicts, where 17 religio

EP 5

Nepal

Pria's journey through Nepal takes him to Daman, south-west of Kathmandu, where shamanism is still in practice and witch

EP 6

Singapore

In Singapore, Pria checks out the serene rural atmosphere of Ubin Island, suburban homes, high-rise corporates, and the

EP 7

Guilin (China)

In the city of Guilin, Pria visits a family making a living fishing in the Li River. The parents share their concerns ab

EP 8

Thailand

In Thailand, Pria journeys through mist-covered mountain villages, explores Bangkok's unique architecture, and heads ove

EP 1

Tunisia

Pria's journey across Tunisia takes him to the serene village of Sidi Bou Said, where he meets local artist Hedi Turki.

EP 2

Kenya

Pria travels through Kenya to meet the four main ethnic groups that reside there: the Bantu-speaking majority, the Nilot

EP 3

Cape Town - Part 1

Pria is in Cape Town, exploring the port city through the eyes of Aryn Guiney, a local resident of Hout Bay, who exclaim

EP 4

Cape Town - Part 2

Pria learns why several white people consider Cape Town their home and explores their cultural and historical attachment

EP 5

Ethiopia

Pria starts his Ethiopian journey in the small town of Jinka, on the edge of the lush Omo Valley, which is home to many

EP 6

Madagascar

In Madagascar, Pria explores what everyday life is like for the youth in the capital city of Tana, has a culinary experi

EP 7

Zanzibar

In Zanzibar, Pria travels through the bustling, narrow alleyways of Stone Town, its historic and commercial centre, and

EP 1

Italy - Venice

In Venice, Pria explores the magnificent views of the city and learns about Italy's population decline and changing fami

EP 2

Spain - Barcelona

Pria is in the city of Barcelona, where he explores the city's architecture, history, and cuisine, gaining some insight

EP 3

Greece

Pria explores the beautiful island of Kythera, claimed to be the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite by the Greek poet H

EP 4

Morocco

Pria explores Morocco, an Islamic country caught between two worlds. The country offers a surprising land of sand, sun,

EP 5

France - St Tropez

Pria indulges in the luxuries offered by the French Riviera, the playground of the wealthy and famous, and a place where

EP 6

Israel

Pria takes to the ancient biblical highways to reach Israel, existing within the duality of being one of the world's old

EP 7

Gibraltar

Pria checks out Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory since 1713, and discovers what it is like for the nearly 30,000

EP 8

Turkey

Pria explores Ottoman cuisine, local wine in Istanbul, and Turkish history. He unwinds in the mountains and replenishes

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