BBC Earth HD Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world - a four-billion year saga of extraordinary highs and lows that almost wiped out all life on the planet. Beginning as a water world without land masses, a giant asteroid bombardment triggered Earth's plate tectonics, leading to huge fungi, soil and giant swamp forests. But the earl 2026-07-13 Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part adventure through Thailand. Michael helps out at an elephant hospital, tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cuisine. 2026-07-13 Hurricane Helene triggers catastrophic flash floods in North Carolina, prompting dramatic rescues, and a rare "derecho" storm ravages downtown Houston, causing widespread destruction. 2026-07-13 A ground-breaking journey from tropical shallow seas to the mysterious depths, Attenborough reveals extraordinary new worlds and unique animal behaviours in the ocean. 2026-07-13 Competition for food becomes fierce as lion numbers rise; a lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat. 2026-07-13 Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part adventure through Thailand. Michael helps out at an elephant hospital, tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cuisine. 2026-07-13 Hurricane Helene triggers catastrophic flash floods in North Carolina, prompting dramatic rescues, and a rare "derecho" storm ravages downtown Houston, causing widespread destruction. 2026-07-13 Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride. 2026-07-13 A young Taiwanese pangolin embarks upon his search for a mate before the breeding season ends. Pangolins are the world's most trafficked animal, so it is crucial he finds a female in time. After facing a large cobra and feasting on tree-dwelling ants, he reaches the very edge of his known territory. In a small fragment of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil is a family of golden-headed lion tamarins. Th 2026-07-13 Michael indulges in Madrid's vibrant culture: savoring churros, strutting in Spanish capes, exploring the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and discovering a hidden speakeasy. He enjoys exquisite grilled fish at a local favorite and encounters unique craftsmanship, including intricate bull head sculptures made from Esparto grass. 2026-07-13 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! 2026-07-13 Ash Dykes ventures near Beijing, spotlighting wildlife conservation in Mutianyu before visiting Shixia village, where locals preserve sections of the Great Wall. At Jiankou, he explores how technology aids restoration, then confronts the treacherous Eagles Neck climb, embodying courage and determination in his quest to protect history and nature. 2026-07-13 Professor Brian Cox on a journey to the storm worlds of the solar system and explores the weird weather that plays out in the atmospheres of distant planets and moons. He visits landscapes etched by giant dust devils, mountains coated with a strange metallic frost and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth. These are among the most dramatic and violent worlds ever discovered. 2026-07-13 Michael indulges in Madrid's vibrant culture: savoring churros, strutting in Spanish capes, exploring the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and discovering a hidden speakeasy. He enjoys exquisite grilled fish at a local favorite and encounters unique craftsmanship, including intricate bull head sculptures made from Esparto grass. 2026-07-13 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! 2026-07-13 Ash Dykes ventures near Beijing, spotlighting wildlife conservation in Mutianyu before visiting Shixia village, where locals preserve sections of the Great Wall. At Jiankou, he explores how technology aids restoration, then confronts the treacherous Eagles Neck climb, embodying courage and determination in his quest to protect history and nature. 2026-07-13 Professor Brian Cox on a journey to the storm worlds of the solar system and explores the weird weather that plays out in the atmospheres of distant planets and moons. He visits landscapes etched by giant dust devils, mountains coated with a strange metallic frost and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth. These are among the most dramatic and violent worlds ever discovered. 2026-07-13 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! 2026-07-13 Ash Dykes ventures near Beijing, spotlighting wildlife conservation in Mutianyu before visiting Shixia village, where locals preserve sections of the Great Wall. At Jiankou, he explores how technology aids restoration, then confronts the treacherous Eagles Neck climb, embodying courage and determination in his quest to protect history and nature. 2026-07-13 Professor Brian Cox on a journey to the storm worlds of the solar system and explores the weird weather that plays out in the atmospheres of distant planets and moons. He visits landscapes etched by giant dust devils, mountains coated with a strange metallic frost and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth. These are among the most dramatic and violent worlds ever discovered. 2026-07-13 Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride. 2026-07-13 Ash Dykes ventures near Beijing, spotlighting wildlife conservation in Mutianyu before visiting Shixia village, where locals preserve sections of the Great Wall. At Jiankou, he explores how technology aids restoration, then confronts the treacherous Eagles Neck climb, embodying courage and determination in his quest to protect history and nature. 2026-07-13 Professor Brian Cox on a journey to the storm worlds of the solar system and explores the weird weather that plays out in the atmospheres of distant planets and moons. He visits landscapes etched by giant dust devils, mountains coated with a strange metallic frost and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth. These are among the most dramatic and violent worlds ever discovered. 2026-07-14 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! 2026-07-14 Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride. 2026-07-14 David Attenborough explores earth's greatest wildernesses, where extraordinary life survives in unexpected ways, and nature puts on its most dramatic show. 2026-07-14 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! 2026-07-14 Professor Brian Cox on a journey to the storm worlds of the solar system and explores the weird weather that plays out in the atmospheres of distant planets and moons. He visits landscapes etched by giant dust devils, mountains coated with a strange metallic frost and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth. These are among the most dramatic and violent worlds ever discovered. 2026-07-14 Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride. 2026-07-14 Michael indulges in Madrid's vibrant culture: savoring churros, strutting in Spanish capes, exploring the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and discovering a hidden speakeasy. He enjoys exquisite grilled fish at a local favorite and encounters unique craftsmanship, including intricate bull head sculptures made from Esparto grass. 2026-07-14 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! 2026-07-14 Ash Dykes ventures near Beijing, spotlighting wildlife conservation in Mutianyu before visiting Shixia village, where locals preserve sections of the Great Wall. At Jiankou, he explores how technology aids restoration, then confronts the treacherous Eagles Neck climb, embodying courage and determination in his quest to protect history and nature. 2026-07-14 Michael concludes his trip with a feast at the world's oldest restaurant, a backstage peek at the Teatro Real, and a delicious vegan dinner with a renowned actress. He then reflects on his family's history, visiting his uncle's old flat and discovering poignant reminders of the Spanish Civil War. Finally, he immerses himself in the vibrant art scene of Malasana, exploring the legacy of the "La Mov 2026-07-14 The central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, and its biggest city, Tokyo, is one of the largest urban metropolises on earth. But it has a wild heart - most of Honshu is mountainous. This wilderness is home to an astonishing range of wildlife - black bears, monkeys, exquisite fireflies and even cow demons. But all across this island, from the mountains to the edge of the sea, pe 2026-07-14 Nick's train leaves from Tangier and it's a special one; AL Boraq, which speeds along the high-speed line making its way down the west coast. At its fastest Al Boraq reaches nearly 200 mph and is run entirely on wind power. The ambition is to run Morocco's entire railway system on green energy within the next two years. 2026-07-14 When Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas 4.6 billion years ago, it was - like so many other lifeless worlds in the universe - devoid of an atmosphere, an inhospitable rock floating in the black void of space. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins. 2026-07-14 Michael concludes his trip with a feast at the world's oldest restaurant, a backstage peek at the Teatro Real, and a delicious vegan dinner with a renowned actress. He then reflects on his family's history, visiting his uncle's old flat and discovering poignant reminders of the Spanish Civil War. Finally, he immerses himself in the vibrant art scene of Malasana, exploring the legacy of the "La Mov 2026-07-14 The central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, and its biggest city, Tokyo, is one of the largest urban metropolises on earth. But it has a wild heart - most of Honshu is mountainous. This wilderness is home to an astonishing range of wildlife - black bears, monkeys, exquisite fireflies and even cow demons. But all across this island, from the mountains to the edge of the sea, pe 2026-07-14 Nick's train leaves from Tangier and it's a special one; AL Boraq, which speeds along the high-speed line making its way down the west coast. At its fastest Al Boraq reaches nearly 200 mph and is run entirely on wind power. The ambition is to run Morocco's entire railway system on green energy within the next two years. 2026-07-14 When Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas 4.6 billion years ago, it was - like so many other lifeless worlds in the universe - devoid of an atmosphere, an inhospitable rock floating in the black void of space. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins. 2026-07-14 Ash Dykes ventures near Beijing, spotlighting wildlife conservation in Mutianyu before visiting Shixia village, where locals preserve sections of the Great Wall. At Jiankou, he explores how technology aids restoration, then confronts the treacherous Eagles Neck climb, embodying courage and determination in his quest to protect history and nature. 2026-07-14 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! 2026-07-14 The central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, and its biggest city, Tokyo, is one of the largest urban metropolises on earth. But it has a wild heart - most of Honshu is mountainous. This wilderness is home to an astonishing range of wildlife - black bears, monkeys, exquisite fireflies and even cow demons. But all across this island, from the mountains to the edge of the sea, pe 2026-07-14 Nick's train leaves from Tangier and it's a special one; AL Boraq, which speeds along the high-speed line making its way down the west coast. At its fastest Al Boraq reaches nearly 200 mph and is run entirely on wind power. The ambition is to run Morocco's entire railway system on green energy within the next two years. 2026-07-14 Ash Dykes ventures near Beijing, spotlighting wildlife conservation in Mutianyu before visiting Shixia village, where locals preserve sections of the Great Wall. At Jiankou, he explores how technology aids restoration, then confronts the treacherous Eagles Neck climb, embodying courage and determination in his quest to protect history and nature. 2026-07-14 Michael concludes his trip with a feast at the world's oldest restaurant, a backstage peek at the Teatro Real, and a delicious vegan dinner with a renowned actress. He then reflects on his family's history, visiting his uncle's old flat and discovering poignant reminders of the Spanish Civil War. Finally, he immerses himself in the vibrant art scene of Malasana, exploring the legacy of the "La Mov 2026-07-14