BBC Earth Discover how irresistibly flaky sausage rolls, fluffy marshmallow Easter treats, sweet and sour lollipops, and zesty, crunchy pita puffs get to the masses. 2026-05-12 For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the samurai class react? 2026-05-12 Simon Reeve battles his way across the Congo, braving thick jungle and tropical swamps in search of the people and the wildlife who make their home in Africa's greatest rainforest. 2026-05-12 Alexander begins in Mumbai, riding the city's new metro before venturing into a forest with the world's highest concentration of leopards. From there, he heads to Bangalore, India's tech capital. 2026-05-12 Joanna heads towards the Danube Delta, one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Europe, full of birdlife including the majestic Pelican. 2026-05-12 Four rival families - leopards, hyena, wild dogs and lions - all try to claim a rich corner of Zambian paradise as their home. Who will succeed in ruling this precious kingdom? 2026-05-12 Simon Reeve battles his way across the Congo, braving thick jungle and tropical swamps in search of the people and the wildlife who make their home in Africa's greatest rainforest. 2026-05-12 For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the samurai class react? 2026-05-12 Alexander begins in Mumbai, riding the city's new metro before venturing into a forest with the world's highest concentration of leopards. From there, he heads to Bangalore, India's tech capital. 2026-05-12 Discover how a warm, soothing Indian vegetable stew, light and airy crunchy Mexican puffs, a chocolaty cheesy Russian treat and classic sugary gumdrops get to the masses. 2026-05-12 Discover how irresistibly flaky sausage rolls, fluffy marshmallow Easter treats, sweet and sour lollipops, and zesty, crunchy pita puffs get to the masses. 2026-05-12 Simon Reeve battles his way across the Congo, braving thick jungle and tropical swamps in search of the people and the wildlife who make their home in Africa's greatest rainforest. 2026-05-12 Joanna heads towards the Danube Delta, one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Europe, full of birdlife including the majestic Pelican. 2026-05-12 Discover how tantalizing candied pretzels, finger-licking Cornish pasties, luscious Korean dumplings, and mouthwatering jellybeans get to the masses. 2026-05-12 Discover how decadently cheesy Scottish breakfast pies, irresistible chocolate peppermint candies, creamy, tangy fruit yogurt snacks, and sweet and crunchy peanut treats get to the masses. 2026-05-12 Steve encounters the largest and most sophisticated hunters on the planet, revealing how the ingenious strategies used by whales can sometimes get these extraordinary predators in trouble. 2026-05-12 In Paris, Sue samples insects and absinthe, models for Paris Fashion Week, and crashes a cabaret. 2026-05-12 In a brutal world where nature is both friend and foe, our ancient powers are just beginning, they must use all their skill and ingenuity to shape their territory and establish their cultures. 2026-05-12 Discover how tantalizing candied pretzels, finger-licking Cornish pasties, luscious Korean dumplings, and mouthwatering jellybeans get to the masses. 2026-05-12 Discover how decadently cheesy Scottish breakfast pies, irresistible chocolate peppermint candies, creamy, tangy fruit yogurt snacks, and sweet and crunchy peanut treats get to the masses. 2026-05-12 Steve encounters the largest and most sophisticated hunters on the planet, revealing how the ingenious strategies used by whales can sometimes get these extraordinary predators in trouble. 2026-05-12 In Paris, Sue samples insects and absinthe, models for Paris Fashion Week, and crashes a cabaret. 2026-05-12 In a brutal world where nature is both friend and foe, our ancient powers are just beginning, they must use all their skill and ingenuity to shape their territory and establish their cultures. 2026-05-12 Discover how tantalizing candied pretzels, finger-licking Cornish pasties, luscious Korean dumplings, and mouthwatering jellybeans get to the masses. 2026-05-12 Discover how decadently cheesy Scottish breakfast pies, irresistible chocolate peppermint candies, creamy, tangy fruit yogurt snacks, and sweet and crunchy peanut treats get to the masses. 2026-05-12 Joanna heads towards the Danube Delta, one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Europe, full of birdlife including the majestic Pelican. 2026-05-12 Simon Reeve battles his way across the Congo, braving thick jungle and tropical swamps in search of the people and the wildlife who make their home in Africa's greatest rainforest. 2026-05-12 Steve encounters the largest and most sophisticated hunters on the planet, revealing how the ingenious strategies used by whales can sometimes get these extraordinary predators in trouble. 2026-05-12 In Paris, Sue samples insects and absinthe, models for Paris Fashion Week, and crashes a cabaret. 2026-05-12 Joanna heads towards the Danube Delta, one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Europe, full of birdlife including the majestic Pelican. 2026-05-12 Discover how tantalizing candied pretzels, finger-licking Cornish pasties, luscious Korean dumplings, and mouthwatering jellybeans get to the masses. 2026-05-13 Discover how decadently cheesy Scottish breakfast pies, irresistible chocolate peppermint candies, creamy, tangy fruit yogurt snacks, and sweet and crunchy peanut treats get to the masses. 2026-05-13 Steve encounters the largest and most sophisticated hunters on the planet, revealing how the ingenious strategies used by whales can sometimes get these extraordinary predators in trouble. 2026-05-13 In Paris, Sue samples insects and absinthe, models for Paris Fashion Week, and crashes a cabaret. 2026-05-13 Joanna heads towards the Danube Delta, one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Europe, full of birdlife including the majestic Pelican. 2026-05-13 In a brutal world where nature is both friend and foe, our ancient powers are just beginning, they must use all their skill and ingenuity to shape their territory and establish their cultures. 2026-05-13 Leopard Mutima's relationship with her mother is at breaking point, and as the balance of power in Nsefu tips towards the lions, the hyenas and wild dogs fight to raise their young. 2026-05-13 Steve encounters the largest and most sophisticated hunters on the planet, revealing how the ingenious strategies used by whales can sometimes get these extraordinary predators in trouble. 2026-05-13 Joanna heads towards the Danube Delta, one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Europe, full of birdlife including the majestic Pelican. 2026-05-13 In Paris, Sue samples insects and absinthe, models for Paris Fashion Week, and crashes a cabaret. 2026-05-13 Discover how tantalizing candied pretzels, finger-licking Cornish pasties, luscious Korean dumplings, and mouthwatering jellybeans get to the masses. 2026-05-13 Discover how decadently cheesy Scottish breakfast pies, irresistible chocolate peppermint candies, creamy, tangy fruit yogurt snacks, and sweet and crunchy peanut treats get to the masses. 2026-05-13 Steve encounters the largest and most sophisticated hunters on the planet, revealing how the ingenious strategies used by whales can sometimes get these extraordinary predators in trouble. 2026-05-13 In a brutal world where nature is both friend and foe, our ancient powers are just beginning, they must use all their skill and ingenuity to shape their territory and establish their cultures. 2026-05-13 Discover how a doubly delicious cake within a cake, a crunchy and spicy Indian snack, sinfully tender frosted sugar cookies and mouthwatering Greek spinach twisters get to the masses. 2026-05-13 Discover how scrumptious burritos, lip smacking bacon-fried rice, sweet little Maraschino cherries and chewy Abba-Zaba candy bars get to the masses. 2026-05-13 Guangdong is China's most developed province, but wildlife continues to thrive alongside its people; myriads of pollinators, rare orchids, snakes, and Chinese Crocodile lizards. 2026-05-13 Cyril faces snapping turtles, invasive jumping carp, and dangerous gators while hunting a 200-pound alligator gar in the perilous waters of Texas and Louisiana. 2026-05-13 Around 12,000 years ago, as the Ice Age finally thawed, humanity made a dramatic shift - abandoning nomadic life for permanent settlements. 2026-05-13 Discover how a doubly delicious cake within a cake, a crunchy and spicy Indian snack, sinfully tender frosted sugar cookies and mouthwatering Greek spinach twisters get to the masses. 2026-05-13 Discover how scrumptious burritos, lip smacking bacon-fried rice, sweet little Maraschino cherries and chewy Abba-Zaba candy bars get to the masses. 2026-05-13 Guangdong is China's most developed province, but wildlife continues to thrive alongside its people; myriads of pollinators, rare orchids, snakes, and Chinese Crocodile lizards. 2026-05-13 Cyril faces snapping turtles, invasive jumping carp, and dangerous gators while hunting a 200-pound alligator gar in the perilous waters of Texas and Louisiana. 2026-05-13 Around 12,000 years ago, as the Ice Age finally thawed, humanity made a dramatic shift - abandoning nomadic life for permanent settlements. 2026-05-13 Discover how a doubly delicious cake within a cake, a crunchy and spicy Indian snack, sinfully tender frosted sugar cookies and mouthwatering Greek spinach twisters get to the masses. 2026-05-13 Guangdong is China's most developed province, but wildlife continues to thrive alongside its people; myriads of pollinators, rare orchids, snakes, and Chinese Crocodile lizards. 2026-05-13 In Paris, Sue samples insects and absinthe, models for Paris Fashion Week, and crashes a cabaret. 2026-05-13 Cyril faces snapping turtles, invasive jumping carp, and dangerous gators while hunting a 200-pound alligator gar in the perilous waters of Texas and Louisiana. 2026-05-13 Our 2300 miles of motorway are the backbone of the country; without them, we'd probably all grind to a halt. Hannah takes a drive to the National Highways control centre for the UK's busiest motorway. 2026-05-13 Guangdong is China's most developed province, but wildlife continues to thrive alongside its people; myriads of pollinators, rare orchids, snakes, and Chinese Crocodile lizards. 2026-05-13 Discover how a doubly delicious cake within a cake, a crunchy and spicy Indian snack, sinfully tender frosted sugar cookies and mouthwatering Greek spinach twisters get to the masses. 2026-05-14