The Big Dry

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The Big Dry

The Luangwa Valley in Zambia experiences one of the toughest dry seasons imaginable. Seven months with no rain and spiraling temperatures.

Series, Documentary


The Big Dry - TV Showtimes

Friday, April 17

6:40pm

The Big Dry ‘The Drought Begins’

NITV

The Big Dry

'The Drought Begins'

NITV, 6:40pm, Fri, 17 Apr 2026, 49 minutes

REPEAT

The Luangwa Valley in Zambia experiences one of the toughest dry seasons imaginable. Seven months with no rain and spiraling temperatures.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 1


The Big Dry ‘The Drought Begins’

NITV HD

The Big Dry

'The Drought Begins'

NITV HD, 6:40pm, Fri, 17 Apr 2026, 49 minutes

REPEAT

The Luangwa Valley in Zambia experiences one of the toughest dry seasons imaginable. Seven months with no rain and spiraling temperatures.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 1


Monday, April 20

6:40pm

The Big Dry ‘Life In The Furnace’

NITV

The Big Dry

'Life In The Furnace'

NITV, 6:40pm, Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

I's October in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. The hottest and harshest time of year. But this year dry season conditions are exacerbated by a global El Nino event...the Valley is in the throes of drought.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 2


The Big Dry ‘Life In The Furnace’

NITV HD

The Big Dry

'Life In The Furnace'

NITV HD, 6:40pm, Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

I's October in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. The hottest and harshest time of year. But this year dry season conditions are exacerbated by a global El Nino event...the Valley is in the throes of drought.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 2


Tuesday, April 21

10:00am

The Big Dry ‘Life In The Furnace’

NITV

The Big Dry

'Life In The Furnace'

NITV, 10:00am, Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

I's October in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. The hottest and harshest time of year. But this year dry season conditions are exacerbated by a global El Nino event...the Valley is in the throes of drought.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 2


The Big Dry ‘Life In The Furnace’

NITV HD

The Big Dry

'Life In The Furnace'

NITV HD, 10:00am, Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

I's October in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. The hottest and harshest time of year. But this year dry season conditions are exacerbated by a global El Nino event...the Valley is in the throes of drought.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 2


6:40pm

The Big Dry ‘The Coming Of The Rains’

NITV

The Big Dry

'The Coming Of The Rains'

NITV, 6:40pm, Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

There's been no rain for half a year. Lagoons have dried to hard, cracked mud. The scars of waterless streams and creeks crisscross the land.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 3


The Big Dry ‘The Coming Of The Rains’

NITV HD

The Big Dry

'The Coming Of The Rains'

NITV HD, 6:40pm, Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

There's been no rain for half a year. Lagoons have dried to hard, cracked mud. The scars of waterless streams and creeks crisscross the land.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 3


Wednesday, April 22

10:00am

The Big Dry ‘The Coming Of The Rains’

NITV

The Big Dry

'The Coming Of The Rains'

NITV, 10:00am, Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

There's been no rain for half a year. Lagoons have dried to hard, cracked mud. The scars of waterless streams and creeks crisscross the land.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 3


The Big Dry ‘The Coming Of The Rains’

NITV HD

The Big Dry

'The Coming Of The Rains'

NITV HD, 10:00am, Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

There's been no rain for half a year. Lagoons have dried to hard, cracked mud. The scars of waterless streams and creeks crisscross the land.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 3


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