BBC Earth (BBCE)

Examining an off-season tornado outbreak on Feb. 5 and 6, 2008, when 87 twisters swept across nine states, killing 57 people. Included: following storm chasers in Tornado Alley.

A look at polar bears.

Featuring the extraordinary effort that goes into making the spy cameras part of animal families.

Today, Earth is a human world, home to eight billion people and counting. Humans now have a greater effect in shaping Earth's surface than many natural processes. Chris Packham explores how dramatic twists in Earth's story enabled humans to go from being part of nature to controlling it and what can be learnt from this epic tale before it's too late.

Gregg Wallace explores Ribena's Gloucestershire factory. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey is in the lab figuring out why fizzy drinks are so appealing, and historian Ruth Goodman is working out why we associate barley water with the Great British summertime. The connection dates back to 1934, when the marketing team from Robinson's made up a batch to rehydrate the players at Wimbledon.

North American animals face greater seasonal variation than wildlife on any other continent. From lynx that prowl the Yukon for snowshoe hares to manatees that escape the freeze in Florida hot springs, discover a land where pioneering animals thrive.

Join an adventurous wildlife expert as he explores the fascinating world of crocodiles and hippos. Discover their behaviors and habitats in this thrilling journey.

A high-octane trip is taken down under with actor Stephen Mangan and comedian Lara Ricote. They do their best to survive croc-infested waters, rickety makeshift bridges, and an oopsie with a cliff.

As Dark Winter rages, Alaskans must take advantage of a brief respite in the weather to collect critical materials and accomplish critical duties.

Join an adventurous wildlife expert as he explores the fascinating world of crocodiles and hippos. Discover their behaviors and habitats in this thrilling journey.

A high-octane trip is taken down under with actor Stephen Mangan and comedian Lara Ricote. They do their best to survive croc-infested waters, rickety makeshift bridges, and an oopsie with a cliff.

As Dark Winter rages, Alaskans must take advantage of a brief respite in the weather to collect critical materials and accomplish critical duties.

Gregg Wallace explores Ribena's Gloucestershire factory. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey is in the lab figuring out why fizzy drinks are so appealing, and historian Ruth Goodman is working out why we associate barley water with the Great British summertime. The connection dates back to 1934, when the marketing team from Robinson's made up a batch to rehydrate the players at Wimbledon.

North American animals face greater seasonal variation than wildlife on any other continent. From lynx that prowl the Yukon for snowshoe hares to manatees that escape the freeze in Florida hot springs, discover a land where pioneering animals thrive.

Steve and the team stop off to visit South Georgia.

The best bits are packed into one unbelievably deadly show.

Featuring the extraordinary effort that goes into making the spy cameras part of animal families.

The sanctuary welcomes back an old volunteer; Hope rescues an endangered orphan turtle.

A breathtaking journey on Scotland's River Spey, traveling from its source in the Highlands, winding by boat through the spectacular mountains to where the river meets the North Sea.

A look at synthetic diamonds and how they can be used in the world of science.

The sanctuary welcomes back an old volunteer; Hope rescues an endangered orphan turtle.

A breathtaking journey on Scotland's River Spey, traveling from its source in the Highlands, winding by boat through the spectacular mountains to where the river meets the North Sea.

A look at synthetic diamonds and how they can be used in the world of science.

Playful tiger cubs are observed in the premiere of this series, which features footage of tigers captured by cameras mounted on elephants and in remote locations of India's Pench National Park.

A visit to a coffee factory reveals the secrets of creating instant coffee, from the arrival of green coffee beans to the packaging of the granules.

Astronomers predict the ultimate fate of planet Earth.

Hannah gains access to a top-secret site where anonymous staff and the latest tech work to make the British passport one of the most secure documents on the planet. She reveals the World War I spy craft hidden in the pages of every passport and takes a look into how modern ID checks were shaped by the hunt for a 19th-century French serial killer and 1970s psychedelic art.

A high-octane trip is taken down under with actor Stephen Mangan and comedian Lara Ricote. They do their best to survive croc-infested waters, rickety makeshift bridges, and an oopsie with a cliff.

As Dark Winter rages, Alaskans must take advantage of a brief respite in the weather to collect critical materials and accomplish critical duties.

A visit to a coffee factory reveals the secrets of creating instant coffee, from the arrival of green coffee beans to the packaging of the granules.

Featuring South America, the most species rich continent on Earth. From the bone-dry deserts of the Atacama, where penguins weave their way through a minefield of snapping sea lions, to the lush cloud forests of the Andes, where Andean bears scale 30-meter trees in search of elusive fruits, South America is full of the unusual and ingenious.

A look at the story of Pluto.

It's the ultimate question: why are we here? Cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years to the very beginning – the origin of the Universe.

Professor Brian Cox explores how gravity influences events across the universe, discovering why such a relatively weak force dictates the Earth's orbit around the sun, as well as the solar system's movement through the galaxy.

A look at the story of Pluto.

It's the ultimate question: why are we here? Cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years to the very beginning – the origin of the Universe.

Professor Brian Cox explores how gravity influences events across the universe, discovering why such a relatively weak force dictates the Earth's orbit around the sun, as well as the solar system's movement through the galaxy.

A visit to a coffee factory reveals the secrets of creating instant coffee, from the arrival of green coffee beans to the packaging of the granules.

Featuring South America, the most species rich continent on Earth. From the bone-dry deserts of the Atacama, where penguins weave their way through a minefield of snapping sea lions, to the lush cloud forests of the Andes, where Andean bears scale 30-meter trees in search of elusive fruits, South America is full of the unusual and ingenious.

The best bits are packed into one unbelievably deadly show.

Steve goes to South Africa to explore the plight of the rhino.

Playful tiger cubs are observed in the premiere of this series, which features footage of tigers captured by cameras mounted on elephants and in remote locations of India's Pench National Park.

Incredible Artic wonders are revealed. Spotlighted: Baffin Island; towering ice fields lining the waters of Eclipse Sound; and the natural wonders of Sirmilik National Park.

The hostile waters surrounding Wales have caused hundreds of shipwrecks and sculpted the stunning scenery of its wild coastline. Take a serene tour of the world's longest continuous coastal footpath and explore its mysterious caves, cliffs full of fossils, and causeways that disappear.

Theories behind the formation of the Great Lakes are discussed.

A Nazi weapon that was specifically meant to be used against Northern France in WWII; A Russian military tower behind the disaster in Chernobyl; an old tunnel in Australia that is said to hide a nuclear lab; Something under Alcatraz causes some shock.

Les forages the ocean side with ethnobotanist Fiona Hamersley Chambers. The surprise they gathered, combined with items from Fiona's farm, presents some colorful ingredients for Paul to work with.

Ethnobotanist Fiona Hamersley Chambers shows Les how to responsibly harvest mouth-watering mollusks in coastal tide pools. Then, check out Les' lovely beachside RV camping set-up and peek inside Chef Paul's alfresco test kitchen.

Dr. Savannah is excited to mentor Rocky Rapids' newest Indigenous veterinarian, Dr. Dayle.

Dr. Savannah visits her Métis homeland to do a health check on a bison herd. During her visit, she learns about her heritage and dives deeper into her identity as a Métis woman.

Beni faces a day of reckoning; Alba is back in isolation, and Pujon reclaims his position as gang leader.

Freshwater is often the stage on which millions of animals gather to find a mate. And the cycle of freshwater is the trigger for spectacular mating rituals and fierce competition.

Life is driven by the need to breed. Yet for a few, the odds of success are against them, so these have adopted the most extraordinary mating strategies of all.

A land cast adrift at the time of the dinosaurs. Here, kangaroos and wombats brave snowstorms and gum tree forests are filled with never-before-seen predators.

North American animals face greater seasonal variation than wildlife on any other continent. From lynx that prowl the Yukon for snowshoe hares to manatees that escape the freeze in Florida hot springs, discover a land where pioneering animals thrive.

Featuring South America, the most species rich continent on Earth. From the bone-dry deserts of the Atacama, where penguins weave their way through a minefield of snapping sea lions, to the lush cloud forests of the Andes, where Andean bears scale 30-meter trees in search of elusive fruits, South America is full of the unusual and ingenious.

Gregg Wallace discovers how one bakery makes up to one and a half million loaves of bread each week. Following the production of one of the nation's favorite loaves, he uncovers the secrets to baking four thousand loaves at once and reveals the incredible machine that can bag a loaf of bread in midair. Cherry Healey goes inside one of the largest flour mills in the country to discover what it take

Freshwater is often the stage on which millions of animals gather to find a mate. And the cycle of freshwater is the trigger for spectacular mating rituals and fierce competition.

A high-octane trip is taken down under with actor Stephen Mangan and comedian Lara Ricote. They do their best to survive croc-infested waters, rickety makeshift bridges, and an oopsie with a cliff.

Steve goes in search of polar bears and it's not long before he has a close encounter with one while out in his kayak. Later, Steve is dive bombed by angry gulls before heading back out to sea to spend some time with a herd of walrus.

Steve Backshall journeys from the Arctic Circle to Antarctica. In Alaska, Steve abseils into a frozen glacier, and the team gets a shock from a humpback whale.

In Costa Rica, Darin and Zac tour an eco-village that strives to reduce its environmental impact. Later, they embark on a ziplining adventure and stop by a local wildlife sanctuary.

A high-octane trip is taken down under with actor Stephen Mangan and comedian Lara Ricote. They do their best to survive croc-infested waters, rickety makeshift bridges, and an oopsie with a cliff.

Steve goes in search of polar bears and it's not long before he has a close encounter with one while out in his kayak. Later, Steve is dive bombed by angry gulls before heading back out to sea to spend some time with a herd of walrus.

Steve Backshall journeys from the Arctic Circle to Antarctica. In Alaska, Steve abseils into a frozen glacier, and the team gets a shock from a humpback whale.

In Costa Rica, Darin and Zac tour an eco-village that strives to reduce its environmental impact. Later, they embark on a ziplining adventure and stop by a local wildlife sanctuary.

A visit to Europe's largest biscuit factory, McVitie's, shows how they mass produce over 80 million biscuits daily.

Life is driven by the need to breed. Yet for a few, the odds of success are against them, so these have adopted the most extraordinary mating strategies of all.

Steve's epic adventure has finally reached South America. First stop is the jungle nation of Guyana. Covered in pristine forests, it's a deadly paradise, but Guyana is also special because it is a land of giants.

Exploring Pantanal, Brazil.

The native smarts of animals are detailed. Included: a gray squirrel steals Spy Nut; a sea otter cracks open a meal; and an orangutan washes with soap.

The northernmost point of Baffin Island; the waters of Admiralty Inlet; and the northern desert community of Gjoa Haven are featured.

Ireland is small in size but epic in wonder. Surrounded by the Atlantic ocean, Cliffs of Moher to the Giant's Causeway, this land has been shaped and reshaped by both the power of water and violent geological forces.

The River Po in Italy is featured.

More than a hundred concrete arrows across America; a giant oversized phallus figure made of chalk on a hillside in England; a hole in a Southern Californian lake.

In sunny Belize with Les and Chef Paul for a diving adventure and some tasty beach exploration. Meeting Chef Ed Mendoza, who helps Paul whip up amazing culinary collaborations featuring conch and coconut, and a signature cacao-based hot sauce.

Les, Chef Paul and Chef Vanessa Matute learn why culling the local lionfish is eco-friendly, and get a taste of local specialties in the form of coconuts and vibrant Oregon grapes.

Griff Rhys Jones explores the prairies and sprawling plains of Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces. He discovers that far from empty, they hide a diversity of riches.

Gregg Wallace discovers how one bakery makes up to one and a half million loaves of bread each week. Following the production of one of the nation's favorite loaves, he uncovers the secrets to baking four thousand loaves at once and reveals the incredible machine that can bag a loaf of bread in midair. Cherry Healey goes inside one of the largest flour mills in the country to discover what it take

In Costa Rica, Darin and Zac tour an eco-village that strives to reduce its environmental impact. Later, they embark on a ziplining adventure and stop by a local wildlife sanctuary.

Today, Earth is a human world, home to eight billion people and counting. Humans now have a greater effect in shaping Earth's surface than many natural processes. Chris Packham explores how dramatic twists in Earth's story enabled humans to go from being part of nature to controlling it and what can be learnt from this epic tale before it's too late.

Contemplating the unknown and learning why everything we've ever seen, felt, or touched adds up to just five percent of everything there is. Joining Professor Tamara Davis and leading scientists as they hunt for the mysterious, unseen parts of our universe.

Hannah gains access to a top-secret site where anonymous staff and the latest tech work to make the British passport one of the most secure documents on the planet. She reveals the World War I spy craft hidden in the pages of every passport and takes a look into how modern ID checks were shaped by the hunt for a 19th-century French serial killer and 1970s psychedelic art.

Today, Earth is a human world, home to eight billion people and counting. Humans now have a greater effect in shaping Earth's surface than many natural processes. Chris Packham explores how dramatic twists in Earth's story enabled humans to go from being part of nature to controlling it and what can be learnt from this epic tale before it's too late.

Discover fiery volcanoes and icy realms on distant planets and moons. Witness the wonders of our Solar System unfold in stunning detail.

Sir David Attenborough reveals extraordinary new animal behaviors in the ocean.

Explore the wonders of outer space as the mysteries of the solar system's least known areas are uncovered, revealing incredible celestial secrets.

David Attenborough explores deserts and grasslands, where extraordinary life survives in unexpected ways, and nature puts on its most dramatic show.

Explore the wonders of outer space as the mysteries of the solar system's least known areas are uncovered, revealing incredible celestial secrets.

David Attenborough explores deserts and grasslands, where extraordinary life survives in unexpected ways, and nature puts on its most dramatic show.

A visit to Caistor Seafood's factory in Lincolnshire reveals how tons of freshly caught cod are transformed into 80,000 frozen fish fingers every day.

A land cast adrift at the time of the dinosaurs. Here, kangaroos and wombats brave snowstorms and gum tree forests are filled with never-before-seen predators.

Exploring Pantanal, Brazil.

Steve Backshall and the team continue to island-hop across the Southern Ocean, beginning in the Falkland Islands where they encounter the rockhopper penguin and one of the area's fiercest underwater predators.

Friendship and working together are spotlighted. Included: a Spy Meerkat babysits meerkat pups while a Spy Cobra pretends to attack the mob; and Spy Crocs document a convenient partnership between crocodiles and birds.

Hope treats a wounded bald eagle.

A journey along Ireland's longest river, the Shannon, through an emerald green landscape of rolling hills and sparkling waters. Carving a route from north to south of the country, discovering how Vikings, monks and Kings have all made their mark.

Footage from the Venus Express spacecraft presents an unprecedented view of the planet's surface.

Hope treats a wounded bald eagle.

A journey along Ireland's longest river, the Shannon, through an emerald green landscape of rolling hills and sparkling waters. Carving a route from north to south of the country, discovering how Vikings, monks and Kings have all made their mark.

Footage from the Venus Express spacecraft presents an unprecedented view of the planet's surface.

The cubs begin to learn the hunting skills they'll need as adults.

Gregg Wallace explores the Manchester factory that produces 700,000 toilet rolls a day. He begins 940 miles away in Sweden where the raw material – wood– is harvested from a sustainable forest of one billion spruce trees.

Examining the findings from recent missions to Jupiter and its largest moons.

Footage from the Venus Express spacecraft presents an unprecedented view of the planet's surface.

Discover extreme weather phenomena on different planets, from massive storms to scorching heat, as an expert reveals the solar system's most fascinating climates.

The cubs begin to learn the hunting skills they'll need as adults.

Gregg Wallace explores the Manchester factory that produces 700,000 toilet rolls a day. He begins 940 miles away in Sweden where the raw material – wood– is harvested from a sustainable forest of one billion spruce trees.

Featuring Asia, the largest and most extreme continent on the planet, stretching from the Arctic Circle in the north to the tropical forests on the equator. The animals here face the hottest deserts, tallest jungles and highest mountains found anywhere on Earth. But the continent has not always looked like this. These extreme worlds were created when India collided with the rest of Asia 30 million

Zac explores the effects of nutrition on longevity amongst Sardinia's population of centenarians.

What light reveals about the cosmos and how light affected the evolution of life on Earth are discussed.

Hannah takes a look at the vacuum cleaner, going behind the scenes with Dyson and discovering how the motor in their latest vacuum spins nine times faster than that of a Formula One race car.She finds out why a wheezy janitor in the 1900s took inspiration from a sewing machine to create the first popular, portable vacuum. And she comes face to face with a colony of creepy crawlies whose job is to

Zac explores the effects of nutrition on longevity amongst Sardinia's population of centenarians.

What light reveals about the cosmos and how light affected the evolution of life on Earth are discussed.

Hannah takes a look at the vacuum cleaner, going behind the scenes with Dyson and discovering how the motor in their latest vacuum spins nine times faster than that of a Formula One race car.She finds out why a wheezy janitor in the 1900s took inspiration from a sewing machine to create the first popular, portable vacuum. And she comes face to face with a colony of creepy crawlies whose job is to

Gregg Wallace explores the Manchester factory that produces 700,000 toilet rolls a day. He begins 940 miles away in Sweden where the raw material – wood– is harvested from a sustainable forest of one billion spruce trees.

Featuring Asia, the largest and most extreme continent on the planet, stretching from the Arctic Circle in the north to the tropical forests on the equator. The animals here face the hottest deserts, tallest jungles and highest mountains found anywhere on Earth. But the continent has not always looked like this. These extreme worlds were created when India collided with the rest of Asia 30 million

Steve goes to South Africa to explore the plight of the rhino.

Steve sets sail to Bali on a diving adventure for a giant ocean sunfish. He rescues fish trapped in an abandoned net and meets the teenagers fighting to ban plastic bags on the island.

The cubs begin to learn the hunting skills they'll need as adults.

A coyote is hunted; Hope seeks a new home for the ravens who are now unwelcome at the rehab center.

The remarkable history and iconic engineering of an expansive border river between Canada and the United States of America before arriving at the spectacular Niagara Falls.

Scientists discuss five scenarios that could potentially destroy the planet, from black holes to self-replicating robots.

A coyote is hunted; Hope seeks a new home for the ravens who are now unwelcome at the rehab center.

The remarkable history and iconic engineering of an expansive border river between Canada and the United States of America before arriving at the spectacular Niagara Falls.

Scientists discuss five scenarios that could potentially destroy the planet, from black holes to self-replicating robots.

The cubs are now young adults and they're becoming more independent.

Gregg visits the Heck Sausage Factory in North Yorkshire. He was shown around the facility where over half a million sausages are made every day. Ruth learns about the origin of the hotdog.

A look at synthetic diamonds and how they can be used in the world of science.

Zac explores the effects of nutrition on longevity amongst Sardinia's population of centenarians.

What light reveals about the cosmos and how light affected the evolution of life on Earth are discussed.

Hannah takes a look at the vacuum cleaner, going behind the scenes with Dyson and discovering how the motor in their latest vacuum spins nine times faster than that of a Formula One race car.She finds out why a wheezy janitor in the 1900s took inspiration from a sewing machine to create the first popular, portable vacuum. And she comes face to face with a colony of creepy crawlies whose job is to

Gregg visits the Heck Sausage Factory in North Yorkshire. He was shown around the facility where over half a million sausages are made every day. Ruth learns about the origin of the hotdog.

Europe, a crowded continent transformed by mankind, where extraordinary animals are found in surprising places. High above the city of Gibraltar, Barbary macaques - Europe's only non-human primates - live lives full of kidnappings and high drama, whilst in the cemeteries of Vienna 'grave robbing' European hamsters do battle with each other for food.

Steve Backshall and his crew travel to Yellowstone National Park in the United States.

Steve Backshall continues his pole to pole expedition in the lone star state of Texas. The United States gets more tornadoes than any other place in the world and Texas is in the deadliest zone, nicknamed Tornado Alley.

Discover the amazing parallels that humans have with whales. Join Steve on an underwater voyage to learn about singing humpback whales, matriarchal sperm whales, and playful dolphins, and discover how our initial fear of whales evolved into fascination.

Steve Backshall and his crew travel to Yellowstone National Park in the United States.

Steve Backshall continues his pole to pole expedition in the lone star state of Texas. The United States gets more tornadoes than any other place in the world and Texas is in the deadliest zone, nicknamed Tornado Alley.

Discover the amazing parallels that humans have with whales. Join Steve on an underwater voyage to learn about singing humpback whales, matriarchal sperm whales, and playful dolphins, and discover how our initial fear of whales evolved into fascination.

Gregg visits the Heck Sausage Factory in North Yorkshire. He was shown around the facility where over half a million sausages are made every day. Ruth learns about the origin of the hotdog.

Europe, a crowded continent transformed by mankind, where extraordinary animals are found in surprising places. High above the city of Gibraltar, Barbary macaques - Europe's only non-human primates - live lives full of kidnappings and high drama, whilst in the cemeteries of Vienna 'grave robbing' European hamsters do battle with each other for food.

Steve sets sail to Bali on a diving adventure for a giant ocean sunfish. He rescues fish trapped in an abandoned net and meets the teenagers fighting to ban plastic bags on the island.

For the first time ever, Steve travels to Gabon. Exploring Loango National Park, Steve goes in search of crocodiles, surprisingly deadly chimpanzees and feisty forest elephants.

The cubs are now young adults and they're becoming more independent.

Six orphans try to escape while Hope and Allison are away from the preserve.

The planet's most hostile continent is where only the toughest can survive. Elephant seals battle for territory; king penguins gather in massive colonies; colorful starfish carpet the seabed; and great whales feast on krill bait balls.

The Moselle River in Germany is featured.

Mysteries surrounding the Rocky Mountains are discussed. Included: recent theories on their formation and how the rate of growth of the American Rockies compares to that of their Canadian counterpart.

Six orphans try to escape while Hope and Allison are away from the preserve.

The Moselle River in Germany is featured.

Mysteries surrounding the Rocky Mountains are discussed. Included: recent theories on their formation and how the rate of growth of the American Rockies compares to that of their Canadian counterpart.

Documentary exploring the science behind super cute animals, uncovering why they look so endearing.

Gregg Wallace explores the Nottinghamshire factory that produces 250,000 jars of curry sauce daily. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey is in Guntur, the chili capital of India, helping to harvest the chilies on a typical small-scale farm.

Footage from the Venus Express spacecraft presents an unprecedented view of the planet's surface.

Steve Backshall and his crew travel to Yellowstone National Park in the United States.

Steve Backshall continues his pole to pole expedition in the lone star state of Texas. The United States gets more tornadoes than any other place in the world and Texas is in the deadliest zone, nicknamed Tornado Alley.

Zac explores the effects of nutrition on longevity amongst Sardinia's population of centenarians.

Gregg Wallace explores the Nottinghamshire factory that produces 250,000 jars of curry sauce daily. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey is in Guntur, the chili capital of India, helping to harvest the chilies on a typical small-scale farm.