Intrepid Journeys - Iran (Mary Lambie)

TV presenter Mary Lambie heads to Iran during the holy month of Ramadan for this episode of Intrepid Journeys. While locals are welcoming, Lambie struggles with the patriarchal society and cultural expectations of women. First stop after bustling capital city Tehran is Masuleh, where a rock-hard mattress and constant calls to prayer tires her out. Lambie hits the desert and reaches hysteria trying to find a nomad wedding, which ends up going for three days. But it's not all fun and games when Lambie runs in high temperatures wearing a hijab training for the upcoming New York Marathon. 

I've been given the serious word — no boys can eat until I cover up my exposed bits. So there we are. Every man is happy, and that's what Iranian society is all about — keeping the men happy.

– Presenter Mary Lambie struggles with the do's and don'ts of Iranian culture

Key Cast & Crew

Dean Cornish

Producer

Brendan Withy

Camera

Melanie Rakena

Executive Producer, Director

Mary Lambie

Presenter

Jane Andrews

Executive Producer

Kathryn Graham

Network Executive