Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunderdragon

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Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunderdragon

1997

1 Seasons

1 Episodes

4.5(2 votes)

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Overview

A journey of discovery for Joanna Lumley as she travels through the beautiful but little known country of Bhutan in an attempt to rediscover the route taken by her grand parents more than sixty years ago.

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