A Fork in the Road (1993) is a documentary, talk web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch A Fork in the Road online in HD.
A Fork in the Road — Storyline
A Fork in the Road is an Australian travel television series airing on SBS and hosted by Pria Viswalingam.
Described by SBS as "the thinking-person’s travel show" the program takes the viewer off the beaten track and takes a look at the lives of the people living in each destination rather than following the usual "travel show" format. The altogether 62 episodes had a length of ca. 25 minutes each.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Pria Viswalingam
A Fork in the Road — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1993-05-01 |
| Seasons | 9 |
| Episodes | 59 |
| Genre | Documentary, Talk |
| Language | English |
| Network | SBS |
| Status | Returning Series |
A Fork in the Road — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Egypt (1993-05-01) — Pria opts out of a walk through the colourful souks of Cairo and goes on an exciting trip through the Sahara, where he camps with the Bedoins and checks out the oasis where Alexand
- E2: Italy (1993-05-08) — Pria explores the romantically-fabled lands of Italy, learning more about its culture and history.
- E3: Scotland (1993-05-15) — Pria hits the high and low roads of Scotland to explore the country's rich history and culture.
- E4: Hong Kong (1993-05-22) — Pria experiences the thriving metropolis of Hong Kong, getting a feel of everyday life in one of the most densely populated regions of the world.
- E5: France (1993-05-29) — On his journey through France in the wintertime, Pria explores the Rhone-Alpes region. He sees the contrast in everyday life, from a quaint farm to the adventurous slopes of Val d'
- E6: New York (1993-06-05) — Pria hits the streets of New York with T Butler Gerber, a hack poet-cum-cabdriver.
Season 2
- E1: Greece (1994-05-07) — On his travels through Greece, Pria gets different perspectives on the city of Athens from pianist Dmitri Sgouros and travel writer Charles Sriber.
- E2: Argentina (1994-05-14) — In Buenos Aires, Pria explores Argentian culture, which is an interesting amalgamation of different European cultures.
- E3: Episode 3 (1994-05-21)
- E4: Europe (1994-05-28) — In Europe, Pria heads to Alsace for lunch with the locals, chats with a Swiss family, checks out the European Parliament in Strasbourg, hot air balloons over the Rhine Forest, and
- E5: Indonesia (1994-06-04) — On the island of Sumatra, Pria interacts with the Batak tribe in the Karo Highlands, tries out some fried fruit bats, meets the community medicine man, and crosses a volcanic crate
- E6: San Francisco (1994-06-11) — Pria tours the city of San Francisco with his friend, prima ballerina Sabina Allemann.
Season 3
- E1: Chicago (1994-10-01) — Pria is in the USA, exploring Chicago's historic South Side and Uptown areas, along with the nearby cities of Naperville and Milwaukee.
- E2: Paris (1994-10-08) — Pria hits the streets of Paris to check out the Place du Tertre, a wine bar called La Tartine, Avenue Montaigne, Galeries Lafayette, and Parisian street markets.
- E3: Sicily (1994-10-15) — Pria's trip through Italy takes him to the island of Sicily, where he journeys through a mountain village to the capital city of Palermo.
- E4: Kerala (1994-10-22) — Pria visits Kerala, on the southern coast of India. He talks to a local spice baron, tries out some mouth-watering vegetarian cuisine in southern Kerala, and visits a serene retrea
- E5: Malta (1994-10-29) — In Malta, Pria joins Ugo Mifsu Bonnici, the former President of the country, to explore the culture, history and people of the small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranea
- E6: New Zealand (1994-11-05) — Pria's New Zealand trip takes him to the South Island, where he checks out a Cashmere Hills mansion, explores French heritage architecture on the Banks Peninsula, and learns more a
Season 4
- E1: New Orleans (1997-05-03) — Pria heads to New Orleans, where he explores the occult world of the Creoles, meets a voodoo high priest, and learns more about the Cajuns of Louisiana.
- E2: Budapest – Part 1 (1997-05-10) — Pria travels to Budapest to explore Hungary and some interesting facets of its culture.
- E3: Budapest – Part 2 (1997-05-17) — Still exploring Budapest, Pria takes the Trabant out for a spin with comedic results, discusses the subtleties of the Hungarian language, and has a chat with filmmaker Istvan Szabo
- E4: Rio De Janero (1997-05-24) — Pria's tour of Brazil takes him to Rio de Janeiro, where he visits the Santa Teresa neighbourhood, Bona Sul, Ipanema, Barra da Tijuca, Lagoa de Freitas, and Sugarloaf Mountain.
- E5: Marseilles (1997-05-31) — Pria explores the charming city of Marseilles, where he hangs out with a Tunisian rock singer and a New Zealand couple who have relocated to the south of France.
- E6: Malaysia (1997-06-07) — Pria embarks on a tour of Malaysia, the country he was born in, exploring the cities of Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh.
Season 5
- E1: Washington DC (1998-05-02) — In the US, Pria profiles the capital city of Washington, DC, an industry town with several racial groups, many of whom don't get along. In DC, work is life, and sometimes the work
- E2: Japan (1998-05-09) — Pria heads off to the south-west coast of Japan to explore Omori, an old silver mining town that Japanese people visit to escape the stress of city life and unwind in the picturesq
- E3: Seville (1998-05-16) — Pria's tour of Spain takes him to the cities of Seville and Cadiz, where he gets a glimpse of flamenco dancing, bullfighting, local cuisine, and how important these are to the Span
- E4: Jamaica (1998-05-23) — Pria starts his tour of Jamaica at Montego Bay, Jamaica's second-biggest city and tourism capital. He also checks out the cities of Black River, Ochio Rios and Negril.
- E5: Ireland – Part 1 (1998-05-30) — In Ireland, Pria learns about the nation's troubled history, how millions of Irish people were forced to emigrate for a chance at a better life, and how many of them are coming bac
- E6: Ireland – Part 2 (1998-06-06) — Pria continues his travels across Ireland, learning about how many Irish people are returning to their homeland, despite the country's history being marked by mass emigration.
Season 6
- E2: Australia – Clever Country (1998-05-09) — Pria explores a relatively unexplored aspect of Australia: that of a nation at the forefront of science and technology research.
- E3: Australia – Wheat (1998-05-16) — In the wheat belt of south-east Western Australia, Pria spends a week on the lush, golden plains of a huge farm.
- E4: Australia – Tourism (1998-05-23) — Pria heads off to Queensland to interact with the coffee planters of Mareeba and the man who drives the Savannahlander, an antique two-carriage tourist train.
- E6: Australia – Food (1998-06-06) — Pria visits Melbourne, the food capital of Australia, to meet the locals, sample their favourite foods, and discover Melbourne's culinary preferences.
- E7: Australia – The Cringe (1998-06-13) — Pria is in Tasmania to find out more about the cultural cringe, whereby talented classical musicians make it big in Australia only after gaining recognition overseas.
- E8: Australia – The Pilgrimage (1998-06-20) — Pria talks to Jonathan Coleman, Philip Flood and Geoffrey Robertson, three Australian expats living in London, about their perceptions of different Australianisms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does A Fork in the Road have? 9 season(s) with 59 episodes.
Who created A Fork in the Road? Pria Viswalingam.
Where can I watch A Fork in the Road? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
