2024-07-05
Discover how many spices go into richly aromatic tikka masala, and why it's Britain's favourite meal; sweet and sour gummy worms get their mouth-puckering flavour; crunchy golden tortillas stay intact until they're stuffed full of Mexican treats on taco night.
Discover how classic Tootsie Pops get that chewy reward in the middle; sweet and tangy ketchup contains all of the five taste sensations; a traditional Italian dessert, tiramisu, actually gets its pillowy texture from crunchy biscuits; and why salty pretzels get all twisted.
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.
Feast your eyes on structural marvels brought to life when engineers are forced to go underground.
Steve Backshall and his team travel to Gabon, to help the government to try and establish an area of land and home for wildlife as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Discover how many spices go into richly aromatic tikka masala, and why it's Britain's favourite meal; sweet and sour gummy worms get their mouth-puckering flavour; crunchy golden tortillas stay intact until they're stuffed full of Mexican treats on taco night.
Discover how classic Tootsie Pops get that chewy reward in the middle; sweet and tangy ketchup contains all of the five taste sensations; a traditional Italian dessert, tiramisu, actually gets its pillowy texture from crunchy biscuits; and why salty pretzels get all twisted.
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.
Stanley Tucci feasts on pizza in Naples, searches for the best San Marzano tomatoes and continues his culinary journey on the island of Ischia and the Amalfi Coast.
Discover how crispy, cheesy pizza goes from simple slice to portable pocket; refreshing ginger beer gets that sweet and spicy pop; powdered sugar is pressure packed into tangy tart double flavour lollipops; and chocolate toffee nut clusters get their bite-sized crunchy shapes.
Discover how peppermint puffs get their light and airy texture while packing a spicy blast; flaky cheese straws get that perfect twist of buttery cheddar and crunchy pastry; cool and fruity mango chutney is the Indian condiment used as ketchup, relish and mustard all at once.
From the barren Australian outback to the remote, dry deserts of Namibia, mammals use their ingenuity, incredible intelligence and remarkable resilience to beat the heat.
Michael continues his exploration of Thailand by rail, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's guide. First, he steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer, Master Toddy, to learn Muay Thai boxing.
Hurricane Sandy hits America, cavers in California are caught in flash floods, and wild winds cause a hot air balloon crash in Canada.
In Senegal and Guinea Bissau, Robson fishes for red snapper, horse-eye jack, leerfish and more.
From the barren Australian outback to the remote, dry deserts of Namibia, mammals use their ingenuity, incredible intelligence and remarkable resilience to beat the heat.
Michael continues his exploration of Thailand by rail, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's guide. First, he steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer, Master Toddy, to learn Muay Thai boxing.
Hurricane Sandy hits America, cavers in California are caught in flash floods, and wild winds cause a hot air balloon crash in Canada.
Discover how crispy, cheesy pizza goes from simple slice to portable pocket; refreshing ginger beer gets that sweet and spicy pop; powdered sugar is pressure packed into tangy tart double flavour lollipops; and chocolate toffee nut clusters get their bite-sized crunchy shapes.
Discover how peppermint puffs get their light and airy texture while packing a spicy blast; flaky cheese straws get that perfect twist of buttery cheddar and crunchy pastry; cool and fruity mango chutney is the Indian condiment used as ketchup, relish and mustard all at once.
Michael continues his exploration of Thailand by rail, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's guide. First, he steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer, Master Toddy, to learn Muay Thai boxing.
Hurricane Sandy hits America, cavers in California are caught in flash floods, and wild winds cause a hot air balloon crash in Canada.
This episode looks at how Shanghai dumplings and fruit ice pops are produced on a large scale.
This episode looks at how spicy Argentine sauce and a speedy pad Thai is produced on a large scale.
A tiny chameleon faces the journey of a lifetime in a Madagascan forest, and a water vole in Scotland swims across a loch and scales a mountain to find new territory and a mate.
Steve Backshall and his team travel to Gabon, to help the government to try and establish an area of land and home for wildlife as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
From the barren Australian outback to the remote, dry deserts of Namibia, mammals use their ingenuity, incredible intelligence and remarkable resilience to beat the heat.
This episode takes Joanna from North Wales to St Michael's Mount and the West Country, ending in her home town of London.
Actor Will Mellor cajoles one of his best mates - comedian Keith Lemon - to join him on a high-octane road trip in Albania.
In southeast Alaska, there's an ice-bound Eden that harbors possibly the richest temperate rainforests of all.