BBC Earth (HD) Discover how only a few simple ingredients produce the complex flavour of crumbly, buttery Scottish shortbread; moist cake and creamy mousse are rolled into Yule logs, a decadent holiday dessert; a secret ingredient is the crunch in a sweet and minty chocolate bark. 2026-05-20 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-20 In the jungles of north west India, there lives a remarkable wild tiger family. Now, using 50 years of footage, the story of their matriarchal clan is pieced together. 2026-05-20 Three trailblazing women, Ruby Wax, Mel B and Emily Atack, retrace the famous footsteps of intrepid Victorian explorer Isabella Bird through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 2026-05-20 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. Who will build their way to glory? 2026-05-20 The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see. 2026-05-20 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-20 Three trailblazing women, Ruby Wax, Mel B and Emily Atack, retrace the famous footsteps of intrepid Victorian explorer Isabella Bird through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 2026-05-20 In the jungles of north west India, there lives a remarkable wild tiger family. Now, using 50 years of footage, the story of their matriarchal clan is pieced together. 2026-05-20 Discover how festive eggnog gets its rich and creamy, soothing texture; pre-assembled gingerbread houses are built on a spicy foundation of aromatic dough and icing; sweet and luxurious milk chocolate is painstakingly formed into flavorful hollow chocolate Santas. 2026-05-20 Discover how only a few simple ingredients produce the complex flavour of crumbly, buttery Scottish shortbread; moist cake and creamy mousse are rolled into Yule logs, a decadent holiday dessert; a secret ingredient is the crunch in a sweet and minty chocolate bark. 2026-05-20 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-20 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. Who will build their way to glory? 2026-05-20 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a zippy mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; 40,000 Turkish bourekas are produced every day; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafer-thin cookies. 2026-05-20 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake first started as a Christmas experiment; and meet chakri, the exotic southeast Asian snack that's hand-twirled and fried to crispy perfection. 2026-05-20 The wild Japanese island of Honshu hosts an astonishing array of wildlife, and it's a place where people and nature co-exist in the most unexpected ways. 2026-05-20 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout; it is a freshwater predator in the freezing waters of the deepest lake in North America. 2026-05-20 Ben Fogle returns to Bulgaria to meet up with nomads Miriam and Peter after four years. 2026-05-20 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a zippy mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; 40,000 Turkish bourekas are produced every day; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafer-thin cookies. 2026-05-20 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake first started as a Christmas experiment; and meet chakri, the exotic southeast Asian snack that's hand-twirled and fried to crispy perfection. 2026-05-20 The wild Japanese island of Honshu hosts an astonishing array of wildlife, and it's a place where people and nature co-exist in the most unexpected ways. 2026-05-20 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout; it is a freshwater predator in the freezing waters of the deepest lake in North America. 2026-05-20 Ben Fogle returns to Bulgaria to meet up with nomads Miriam and Peter after four years. 2026-05-20 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a zippy mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; 40,000 Turkish bourekas are produced every day; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafer-thin cookies. 2026-05-20 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake first started as a Christmas experiment; and meet chakri, the exotic southeast Asian snack that's hand-twirled and fried to crispy perfection. 2026-05-20 The wild Japanese island of Honshu hosts an astonishing array of wildlife, and it's a place where people and nature co-exist in the most unexpected ways. 2026-05-20 Sue finds her true calling as a mermaid, bathes in a tub of beer, and takes up Bavarian dancing for Munich Pride. 2026-05-20 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout; it is a freshwater predator in the freezing waters of the deepest lake in North America. 2026-05-20 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-20 The wild Japanese island of Honshu hosts an astonishing array of wildlife, and it's a place where people and nature co-exist in the most unexpected ways. 2026-05-20 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a zippy mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; 40,000 Turkish bourekas are produced every day; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafer-thin cookies. 2026-05-20 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake first started as a Christmas experiment; and meet chakri, the exotic southeast Asian snack that's hand-twirled and fried to crispy perfection. 2026-05-21 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. Who will build their way to glory? 2026-05-21 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-21 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-21 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout; it is a freshwater predator in the freezing waters of the deepest lake in North America. 2026-05-21 The Ocean is where life first experimented with the Mating Game, and over time this has led to some of the most ingenious mating strategies of all! 2026-05-21 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-21 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-21 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. Who will build their way to glory? 2026-05-21 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a zippy mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; 40,000 Turkish bourekas are produced every day; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafer-thin cookies. 2026-05-21 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake first started as a Christmas experiment; and meet chakri, the exotic southeast Asian snack that's hand-twirled and fried to crispy perfection. 2026-05-21 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-21 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout; it is a freshwater predator in the freezing waters of the deepest lake in North America. 2026-05-21 Meet the worker bees who transform raw honey into liquid gold; a California bakery turns out 50,000 loaves of sprouted wheatbread; meet the cookie doctor behind a unique checkerboard creation; and it takes a team of experts to produce irresistible chocolate-covered cherries. 2026-05-21 A humble sunflower seed is at the heart of every rainbow-coloured Sunburst candy; a rice vinegar packs a karate kick of flavour; get a tangy taste of Thailand without leaving home; and thousands of bees are behind gourmet caramels. 2026-05-21 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-21 Stanley Tucci returns to Tuscany, his former home, alongside his parents Stan and Joan. Tuscany is the birthplace of the Renaissance and world-class art, architecture and culture. 2026-05-21 Paddy McGuinness enjoys a lot of taste tests when he visits a factory in London to learn how they produce sticky toffee flapjacks on an epic scale. 2026-05-21 Meet the worker bees who transform raw honey into liquid gold; a California bakery turns out 50,000 loaves of sprouted wheatbread; meet the cookie doctor behind a unique checkerboard creation; and it takes a team of experts to produce irresistible chocolate-covered cherries. 2026-05-21 A humble sunflower seed is at the heart of every rainbow-coloured Sunburst candy; a rice vinegar packs a karate kick of flavour; get a tangy taste of Thailand without leaving home; and thousands of bees are behind gourmet caramels. 2026-05-21 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-21 Stanley Tucci returns to Tuscany, his former home, alongside his parents Stan and Joan. Tuscany is the birthplace of the Renaissance and world-class art, architecture and culture. 2026-05-21 Paddy McGuinness enjoys a lot of taste tests when he visits a factory in London to learn how they produce sticky toffee flapjacks on an epic scale. 2026-05-21 Meet the worker bees who transform raw honey into liquid gold; a California bakery turns out 50,000 loaves of sprouted wheatbread; meet the cookie doctor behind a unique checkerboard creation; and it takes a team of experts to produce irresistible chocolate-covered cherries. 2026-05-21 A humble sunflower seed is at the heart of every rainbow-coloured Sunburst candy; a rice vinegar packs a karate kick of flavour; get a tangy taste of Thailand without leaving home; and thousands of bees are behind gourmet caramels. 2026-05-21 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-21 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout; it is a freshwater predator in the freezing waters of the deepest lake in North America. 2026-05-21 Paddy McGuinness enjoys a lot of taste tests when he visits a factory in London to learn how they produce sticky toffee flapjacks on an epic scale. 2026-05-21 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-21 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. Who will build their way to glory? 2026-05-21 Meet the worker bees who transform raw honey into liquid gold; a California bakery turns out 50,000 loaves of sprouted wheatbread; meet the cookie doctor behind a unique checkerboard creation; and it takes a team of experts to produce irresistible chocolate-covered cherries. 2026-05-21