Clive Myrie's African Adventure
Clive Myrie's African Adventure is a TV show on BBC2. The sounds and soul of a vibrant and varied land. From surfing to souks, Clive journeys across an Africa rarely seen, immersing himself in its culture and uncovering family roots. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 10 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2026.
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Clive Myrie's African Adventure
On Morocco’s northern tip, Clive meets The Master Musicians of Joujouka and helps out on the farm, milking mountain goats to produce delicious jben cheese.
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Clive trains with some of the country’s best young footballers and gets on his bike to ride the streets with a female Moroccan motorcycle gang.
Clive travels to Marrakech, the Red City, known for its distinctive architecture. He learns how to create the most stunning Moroccan tile mosaics and stays overnight in the Atlas Mountains.
Clive gets hands-on to create authentic tie-and-dye adire clothes, finds out what sport is taking the country by storm and experiences how Nigerians throw a birthday party.
In Lagos, one of Africa’s largest cities, Clive gets a workout in the downtown street market, heads for the studio with local musicians and experiences the vibrancy of Nigerian art.
Clive learns about his family story on an emotional visit to a former slave fort, before getting a big celebratory welcome – and a new name – from the elders of the Fante people.
Clive gets a restyle at one of the world’s biggest second-hand markets, learns Ghanaian grooves from Beyoncé video star Dancegod Lloyd and learns the art of fantasy coffins.
Clive lends a hand at a penguin rehab centre, jams with up-and-coming jazz talent Q Ntshinka and learns the art of Cape Malay cooking in the city’s colourful Bo-Kaap district.
Clive goes onto the anti-poaching front line protecting South Africa’s magnificent rhino and tries to stay upright as he takes to the ocean with a surf school for street kids.
Clive experiences the South African crazes for car spinning and car wash parties and meets the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, the man who inspired him to become a journalist.