Earth's great rivers, from source to sea, make extraordinary journeys carving through continents, nurturing ancient civilizations, feeding and connecting life across our world from the mountains and deserts of the Nile, from the cities and mysterious swamps of the Mississippi and the steaming waters and secret worlds of the tropical Amazon. Great Rivers are the lifeblood of planet earth. Breathtaking shots of animals and landscapes as well as the latest camera technology make life and nature alongside the great waterways around the globe come alive to the audience at home.