BBC doc that left viewers 'throwing up' returns after 8 years as presenter does hallucinogenic drugs and kills goat
Warning: This article contains discussion of animal abuse.
A BBC documentary has left viewers feeling sick in its return after almost a decade off of TV.
The documentary series, led by former Royal Marine Bruce Parry, last aired in 2007, and focuses on Parry spending time living amongst some of the most remote tribes in the world.
In the episode, things were not toned down in any way, with Parry taking hallucinogenic drugs and even being forced to suffocate a goat with his bare hands.
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The show, called Tribe, featured Parry living with the The Waimaha tribe, a group that have lived in the Amazon rainforest for 2,000 years.
Within this, he tried ayahuasca, a famous hallucinogenic drug that can be drunk, leading Parry to vomit.
In addition to this, he also visits The Mucubal tribe in Angola where he was forced to kill the goat in question.
He said it was one of the ‘most gruesome’ things he has ever done in his eventful career.
Speaking about it during the show, Parry said: “I wasn't given any time to consider it or anything, it's like they held it and said you have to hold this now...so I did.
“It's a very odd feeling, feeling the life force of an animal disappear in your own hands...not a feeling I'd necessarily want to have again.”
The show had viewers shocked, with one posting on Twitter a gif saying they were feeling ‘sick’ with the caption: “... and for your viewing pleasure on BBC2 this evening, much vomiting into a river ... ... and we're not talking Hollywood veg soup vom either ...”
One fan tweeted: “Bruce Parry on #Tribe - 10 minutes of him puking up.”
Another posted a Team America vomiting gif reacting to the episode. Others, however, simply spoke about how much they loved the show.
One tweeted: “Just watching Tribe with Bruce Parry, an absolutely incredible series!
“His deep immersion into indigenous cultures is both eye opening and humbling. If you’re into anthropology, adventure, or just raw human connection, this is a must watch.”
Speaking about the return of the show, Parry said: “It’s been over twenty years since Tribe first aired. Living with people who experience the world in such profoundly different ways was eye-opening then, but today it feels vital.
“I believe we have so much to learn from those who still live in deep connection with the world around them.
'’It feels a huge privilege that the BBC has allowed me to explore these places and themes once again.”
Tribe is available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.
Topics: BBC, Documentaries, TV, TV and Film
Michael Slavin