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Bill Bailey’s Vietnam

Bill Bailey’s Vietnam

2025 7.5 Documentary
AU, GB • English

Director: Paul Bell

Writers: Bill Bailey, Nia Pericles

Bill Bailey travels to Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of US forces from Saigon. Immersing himself in its rich culture, stunning landscapes and complex history, he uncovers what makes this fascinating country tick.

Cast

Episodes

Hoi An

Hoi An

E1 46m

Landing at Hoi An, Bill Bailey finds himself in a basket-shaped boat facing the seas of change that have shaped the country since the end of the Vietnam War. He finds a new friend in Chef Duc, an asylum seeker during the war.

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

E2 45m

In Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous hub in Vietnam, Bill Bailey finds himself caught between wartime tunnels, endless traffic, and the genres of metal and folk.

Da Lat

Da Lat

E3 46m

After leaving the bustle of the city behind, Bill Bailey seeks solace in the beauty of mountainous Da Lat.

Hanoi

Hanoi

E4 47m

Bill Bailey heads to Hanoi, to uncover the country's complex relationship with life, death, and war. On the shores of the Red Delta, Bill discovers a culture defined by spirituality, femininity and a unique method of honouring those who have passed.

SA Pa

SA Pa

E5 45m

In stunning Sa Pa, Bill Bailey uncovers longstanding cultural traditions, alongside the healing properties of a bath.

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

E6 45m

Bill Bailey digs deeper to uncover the importance of ancient stories in Vietnamese culture. Setting sail on a traditional junk boat, he weaves through the breathtakingly beautiful limestone karsts and mythical waters of Ha Long Bay.