Joanna Lumley travels across two of the most enigmatic countries in the Caribbean Cuba and Haiti to explore and uncover the hidden gems that these countries have to offer
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2 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Mar 10, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Mar 17, 2020 | 0.0 |