Intrepid Journeys - Libya (Jeremy Wells)

Media satirist Jeremy Wells travels away from the typical tourist hotspots, to Libya, offering his trademark impassive commentary on the country’s unique landscapes and culture. Donning traditional male garb, he explores Tripoli’s ancient medina, traverses the sweltering Jebel Nafusa highlands, and shares meals in remote Berber settlements. Along the way Wells battles the extreme heat to ride an angry camel, complains about the lack of women in public and holds hands with a man. Throughout it all, the image of Colonel Gaddafi—Libya’s self-styled ‘celebrity’ dictator—serves as a reminder of the nation’s political climate. Wells quips, "He must be nice because nobody seems to have a bad word to say about him."

I've just realised how isolated this place is. I'm a long drive from Ghadames, which is a massively long drive from Tripoli, which is a once-a-week plane flight to London, which is on the other side of the world than my home which is New Zealand. I really feel like I'm a long, long, long way away from home.

– Jeremy Wells on getting off the beaten track in Libya

Key Cast & Crew

Dean Cornish

Director, Producer

Jeremy Wells

Presenter

Kath Graham

Network Executive

Brenton Cumberpatch

Video Post-Production

Jodie Molloy

Associate Producer

Simon Adams

Sound Mix