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Is The Frankincense Trail worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1).
81
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
Series in which intrepid presenter Kate Humble follows the ancient frankincense trade route of Arabia across the amazing modern world of the Middle East. Kate's journey along the 2,000-mile trail that first connected the Arab world with the West takes her on a quest that's steeped in history, searing with desert heat, and full of characters and adventure.
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- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
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- Michael Lynch
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- Michael Lynch
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Facts
August 27, 2009 · September 16, 2009 · Ended
- First aired
- August 27, 2009
- Last aired
- September 16, 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 4 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is The Frankincense Trail worth watching?"
Questions about The Frankincense Trail
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Frankincense Trail okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Frankincense Trail?
4 h
About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2009.
Can I half-watch The Frankincense Trail?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching The Frankincense Trail?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.