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Adventurer Ben Fogle travels to a cluster of abandoned Scottish islands, overlooked by spirit guardians and populated by feral cattle.

Four years on from Louis's last visit, there are signs of disarray in the Phelps clan.

For those living in the Arctic, the endless summer daylight must be used efficiently.

David Attenborough reveals all aspects of the frogs' life, their anatomy, their extraordinary behaviour and their ability to live in some of the most extreme places on the planet.

The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success?

Steve Backshall looks at the moves animals make in pursuit of romance.

Liz Bonnin meets the animals using outlandish means to find a mate and raise a family. From feisty mongooses who start wars, to swaggering peacocks faking a mating call, the natural world is rife with animal rogues.

A thawing landscape and endless sunlight provide new opportunities for the Alaskans. The Hailstones gather fresh greens. Jessie hunts for fresh meat. Ricko takes his children on a camping trip.

Our awareness of Nature is growing. As we discover its role in our modern world and realise its true value, action is being taken to protect and restore it.

The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success?

Steve Backshall looks at the moves animals make in pursuit of romance.

Southern Thailand is the Thailand we think we all know. Behind the well-known image of natural beauty and wild parties is a place of unexpected surprise, where spirituality pervades every bit of life.

Adventurer Ben Fogle travels to a cluster of abandoned Scottish islands, overlooked by spirit guardians and populated by feral cattle.

David Attenborough reveals all aspects of the frogs' life, their anatomy, their extraordinary behaviour and their ability to live in some of the most extreme places on the planet.

Professor Ben Garrod explores the evolution of the body's largest organ, skin, starting with how the same basic structure has allowed vertebrates to conquer every corner of the planet.

Adventurer Ben Fogle travels to a cluster of abandoned Scottish islands, overlooked by spirit guardians and populated by feral cattle.

Ben journeys into the Canadian wilderness to live with Julius Strauss and wife Kristin in a remote mountain lodge.

We look at hybrid animals that owe their existence to human interference: the pizzly bear, which is a cross between a polar bear and grizzly, and the killer bee.

For those living in the Arctic, the endless summer daylight must be used efficiently.

As our understanding of nature deepens, we realise that everything is connected, and by helping to restore nature we all benefit, humans and animals alike.

Professor Ben Garrod reveals how skin protects vertebrates from extremes of temperature, the harmful effect of UV and a host of living organisms that want to get in.

David Attenborough reveals all aspects of the frogs' life, their anatomy, their extraordinary behaviour and their ability to live in some of the most extreme places on the planet.

The making of The Green Planet featuring Sir David Attenborough.

In a secluded valley in the heart of Ibiza, Ben lives in a commune - the brain-child of ex-navy officer Chris Dews.

Ben Fogle explores an active volcano on Montserrat in the Caribbean surrounded by an eerie exclusion zone.

Louis revisits the hugely controversial Westboro Baptist Church, investigating what effect the death of its founder and figurehead Pastor Fred Phelps has had.

The Hailstones turn to building a native structure to improve their hygiene in the wild.

In 1960, David Attenborough visited the island of Madagascar to film one of his first ever wildlife series. He now returns to the island on a very personal quest.

Celebrity diners discover the carbon cost of their food in a unique experiment packed with handy tips on eco eating.

In 1989, the space telescope Hipparcos focused on a single star. It then made an unbelievable discovery. Known as the Methuselah star, this celestial body appeared to be older than the universe itself.

Liz Bonnin, Gordon Buchanan and Ade Adepitan visit endangered ecosystems in California, Brazil and Kenya to see how people are attempting to rebalance local habitats.

The Hailstone family contend with a natural obstacle, Jessie harvests food, and Sue hustles to protect Kavik before clients arrive. Ricko and his children face a deadly threat.

We look at hybrid animals that owe their existence to human interference: the pizzly bear, which is a cross between a polar bear and grizzly, and the killer bee.

As our understanding of nature deepens, we realise that everything is connected, and by helping to restore nature we all benefit, humans and animals alike.

Celebrity diners discover the carbon cost of their food in a unique experiment packed with handy tips on eco eating.

In 1989, the space telescope Hipparcos focused on a single star. It then made an unbelievable discovery. Known as the Methuselah star, this celestial body appeared to be older than the universe itself.

Liz Bonnin, Gordon Buchanan and Ade Adepitan visit endangered ecosystems in California, Brazil and Kenya to see how people are attempting to rebalance local habitats.

Ben Fogle explores an active volcano on Montserrat in the Caribbean surrounded by an eerie exclusion zone.

In 1960, David Attenborough visited the island of Madagascar to film one of his first ever wildlife series. He now returns to the island on a very personal quest.

Professor Ben Garrod reveals how skin protects vertebrates from extremes of temperature, the harmful effect of UV and a host of living organisms that want to get in.

Ben Fogle explores an active volcano on Montserrat in the Caribbean surrounded by an eerie exclusion zone.

In a secluded valley in the heart of Ibiza, Ben lives in a commune - the brain-child of ex-navy officer Chris Dews.

Go behind the scenes with the crew as they film in the most extreme continent on Earth.

The Hailstones turn to building a native structure to improve their hygiene in the wild.

As global warming accelerates, it's clear that restoring nature is our only defence against an uncertain future.

What is the most toxic animal on earth? Why is a rhino armour plated? Professor Ben Garrod discovers the complex ways in which skin helps defend animals against threats of all kinds.

In 1960, David Attenborough visited the island of Madagascar to film one of his first ever wildlife series. He now returns to the island on a very personal quest.

Go behind the scenes with the crew as they film in the most extreme continent on Earth.

Ben ventures into the freezing tundra of outer Mongolia, on the longest journey he's experienced, where he meets a family who became missionaries in a country they knew nothing about.

Simon revisits some amazing encounters, from the Burmese human rights campaigner who took him on a mission into the country, to the homeless woman he met living inside a railway bridge in Hollywood.

Louis sets out to understand the disorder with the highest death rate of any mental illness, meeting women of all ages and at various stages of anorexia.

The Hailstones turn to an old pastime to keep their culture alive.

David Attenborough presents species of birds that have never and will never take to the skies. Discover the story of these flightless curiosities and what makes them so special.

Steve Backshall embarks on one of the most dangerous expeditions ever filmed. His mission is to explore Venezuela's ancient, sheer-sided mountains, lost worlds cut off from the jungle below.

Ben Fogle heads back to the jewel of the Indian Ocean and an extraordinarily determined British vet, on a mission to save Sri Lanka's street-dogs.

Simon Reeve heads to Vietnam to uncover the stories behind the nation's morning pick-me-up. Eighty percent of the coffee drunk in Britain isn't posh cappuccinos or lattes but instant coffee, and Vietnam is the biggest supplier.

Jessie collects logs in anticipation of winter; the Hailstones prepare for the coming fish run; Ricko teaches his younger children to hunt and fish; Sue tests her mettle against the flooding tundra.

As global warming accelerates, it's clear that restoring nature is our only defence against an uncertain future.

Steve Backshall embarks on one of the most dangerous expeditions ever filmed. His mission is to explore Venezuela's ancient, sheer-sided mountains, lost worlds cut off from the jungle below.

Ben Fogle heads back to the jewel of the Indian Ocean and an extraordinarily determined British vet, on a mission to save Sri Lanka's street-dogs.

Simon Reeve heads to Vietnam to uncover the stories behind the nation's morning pick-me-up. Eighty percent of the coffee drunk in Britain isn't posh cappuccinos or lattes but instant coffee, and Vietnam is the biggest supplier.

Simon revisits some amazing encounters, from the Burmese human rights campaigner who took him on a mission into the country, to the homeless woman he met living inside a railway bridge in Hollywood.

David Attenborough presents species of birds that have never and will never take to the skies. Discover the story of these flightless curiosities and what makes them so special.

Southern Thailand is the Thailand we think we all know. Behind the well-known image of natural beauty and wild parties is a place of unexpected surprise, where spirituality pervades every bit of life.

More kinds of plants are crammed together in the tropical rainforests than anywhere else. The result is astonishing beauty and intense competition, a plant battleground.

The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success?

A new Barbary macaque leader uses power and politics to fend off rivals after his crown.

Couple Jim and Jenny Desmond never planned on becoming surrogate parents to over twenty chimpanzees, but now their home is bursting at the seams.

At a chimpanzee orphanage in Liberia, a deadly cold breaks out among the babies, and the arrival of an eight-week-old infant and an adult male chimp brings new challenges.

At a chimpanzee orphanage in Liberia, the team reach a breaking point while caring for 38 rescued baby chimps, and the orphans have their first taste of life in the forest.

Professor Brian Cox examines what lies ahead for humankind. On Svalbard, he gains access to civilisation's greatest treasure, buried deep in the permafrost.

How changes in the sun's behaviour may have powerful effects on our climate.

Celebrity diners discover the carbon cost of their food in a unique experiment packed with handy tips on eco eating.

Steve Backshall looks at the moves animals make in pursuit of romance.

All our animal families make the most of the good times when a new oasis brings untold riches. But they face devastation when a towering inferno takes over. Will anyone survive?

In 1925, explorer Howard Carter miraculously discovered the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. A dagger found with the mummy of Tutankhamun seems to be made with iron from a meteorite.

As Alaskans enter the throes of the warm season in the Arctic, they must confront their darkest fears and channel their inner strength to persevere.

With the summer sun high in the sky, Alaskans fight for their survival and try to savour the brief warm season.

Ben Fogle heads back to the jewel of the Indian Ocean and an extraordinarily determined British vet, on a mission to save Sri Lanka's street-dogs.