Ganges with Sue Perkins

Somebody that she was due to meet that day had. I didn't catch the name.

I was only half watching this, but did hear that there was a fatality from tiger attack once a week in that particular area!
Can this be true?

I think her daughter had been bitten by a cobra and died.

We actually went to the Sunderbans two years ago. A fantastic area and we were really excited that she went to the same part and we saw the boat we were on (in the background) and the actors were the ones we'd seen. The village where we stayed was a bit nicer as it had a couple of tourist lodges. Our guide found a tiny bright green snake wrapped in the chain link fence which apparently could kill if it bit. So many things to watch out for. He also pointed out that the tiger fence was there for psychological protection rather than real as the tigers could easily swim around it if they wanted! The places where we went ashore were very strongly defended though with stout riverside fencing. They obviously want to protect tourists! We didn't see any tigers. Spore and new pad prints, but no tiger. He was in a nearby village trying to avoid being trapped! A fantastic experience.

From what I gathered the men repairing the fencing were in little danger as they were in a big group, men, and had big sticks! We didn't see anyone in hard hats and padded jackets.
Those most in danger would be alone or maybe with one other and look weaker. Children are obviously at risk and women going into the bush for the toilet. We understood that occasionally an old, inexperienced or hurt tiger would turn bad and they would try to remove them to another reserve. Not sure about the one death a week. That may be difficult to know. Like how many tigers there actually are!

I have thoroughly enjoyed the programmes but found Sue Perkins rather patronising at times and the 'amusing, sarcastic asides' were not funny. We have been to India about twelve times and love it there although we have tended to go to South Goa (India for softies!)

I do agree about Sue Perkins - I was fascinated by the content but a bit disturbed by her asides. Everything was being judged by western standards and her quips were indeed patronising, especially as the people they referred too would not have understood what she was saying.

I usually enjoy travel programmes but only watched the Sue Perkins one for a short while because, as mentioned by above posters, I didn't enjoy her sarcastic style of presenting. Such a shame - maybe if she intends doing any more she should watch a few of Michael Palin or Joanna Lumley's excellent programmes!

I enjoyed this programme. I found it quite fascinating. She seems nice enough but I have never found her remotely funny.

Sue I mean not She!

Sue Perkins ruined what could have been a decent series. I think she should think long and hard after this about exactly how she wants to come across on TV.

I agree with others that Sue Perkins comes across as being patronising, and really quite rude, considering that many of those around her wouldn't have understood what she was saying to the cameras. It did nothing to enhance the programme at all.

I loved it and found Sue Perkins very watchable. So colourful and a joy, even though there were some quite hair raising conditions to be encountered!

I didn't really like the last series she did and haven't really watched this one. Even though this sort of programme is about the place, it's important that there is a warmth and a connection with the people who live there; Joanna Lumley does that incredibly well, as does Levison [sp] Wood; I did find that lacking in the series I saw with Sue Perkins. I will give this one a go, though; I do like her as a comedian, but not sure that her type of humour lends itself to this sort of programme. Because of something my ex said many years ago [can't remember what it was exactly] I sometimes, when sitting in the garden and hearing a rustling on the other side of the fence, wonder what it would be like to live where there are tigers .

I agree about Joanna Lumley. She can give a wry look to camera without a hint of offence.

I felt so sorry for the young girl Sue re-visited who is now so obviously a victim of abuse of some kind. Her cheerful hopes of a bright future seemingly gone.

I found her quite disturbing and hyper and yes very patronising she’s a strange character not one I really warm to It should have been a good programme I like Reggie Yates not actual a travel reporter but a very thoughtful young man who visits places with a different perspective

Nobody does travel ( with no patronising) like Palin.
Although I quite enjoyed her last series ( around Vietnam?) she seems ill at ease in India ( the thought of all those tigers?)

merlotgran yes, I was upset by her reunion with the young girl whom she met on her last visit and I too thought that she may have been abused when she was sleeping on the streets. I did feel that Sue could have followed her progress more and, had it been me and I was relatively well-off, I would have tried to help her and all her family to get off the streets and live a safer life.

We can't help everyone I know but she surely could have done more?
I found the encounter distressing.

The thread about extreme wealth and poverty seems even more pertinent to India

After about 10 minutes of Sue Perkins silly chat we gave up on the programme, which is a shame as I love travel programmes usually.

We all see things differently don’t we. I have watched this series and the last one. I like Sue Perkins and feel that she cares about the things she sees .
Joanna Lumley drives me potty, I find her a bit ‘sweet and lovely’.

I agree we all see things differently ginny because to me Joanna Lumley's 'sweet and lovely' is all tongue in cheek. Her looks to camera are hilarious and I will never forget her trying out a special seat (can't recall where) which has a hole in it and a fire is lit underneath for ladies to be cleansed in the down below area!

I was looking forward to this series but the patronising, rather rune approach taken by Sue Perkins put me off. Joanna Lumley is increasing a parody of herself and I like her for it. I loved her approach to India and the emotional connection she clearly has.

I prefer Simon Reeve

When Sue saw what had happened to that young girl there was a quiet aside that she would have to do something to help. I suspect whatever she does will be private and not open to media scrutiny.

Ginny Joanna’s breathy voice drives me bonkers too although I think she’s got her heart in the right place I liked what she tried to do for the Ghurkers