BBC Earth (HD)

The big blue is the world's greatest wilderness, far from shore and many kilometres deep. It's a vast marine desert, yet it's home to some of the most spectacular creatures on earth.

Whilst humans are prone to fighting the inevitability of ageing, trees have perfected the art of aging gracefully. In this episode, we will discover how mature trees do incredible things to thrive in an often turbulent world, and may even work together to do so.

Curator and scholar Peter Lee charts the Majapahit's milestones and enduring legacy; the Majapahit united Indonesia's isles.

Hundreds of years ago one of the major challenges to traders along the Silk Road was the deadly Taklamakan Desert. Join Ryan has he takes a journey deep in to the remote desert, where endless waves of sand stretch far in to the horizon in every direction.

Michael dives into local life by tackling the island's murderous links to the Mafia, visiting a bizarre villa of monsters and soaking up the lavish surroundings at the most exquisite of hotels.

Whilst humans are prone to fighting the inevitability of ageing, trees have perfected the art of aging gracefully. In this episode, we will discover how mature trees do incredible things to thrive in an often turbulent world, and may even work together to do so.

On Flores in the Azores, Ben meets a family who live off-grid in a cottage on a steep mountain.

Michael's Sicilian adventure sees him dine with a Duchess, journey off-road to discover a wonder of the classical world, and marvel at a golden cathedral with a hidden secret.

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

Michael takes part in an exercise to hoist the mainsail of an 80-metre long tall ship.

Alex and Nat meet a new guide, Sithu. Heading north, the team are trying to follow Tim's old road to India's notorious "Wild West", but Sithu warns of an escalating civil war on the road ahead.

Michael's Sicilian adventure sees him dine with a Duchess, journey off-road to discover a wonder of the classical world, and marvel at a golden cathedral with a hidden secret.

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

Michael takes part in an exercise to hoist the mainsail of an 80-metre long tall ship.

Alex and Nat meet a new guide, Sithu. Heading north, the team are trying to follow Tim's old road to India's notorious "Wild West", but Sithu warns of an escalating civil war on the road ahead.

Michael's Sicilian adventure sees him dine with a Duchess, journey off-road to discover a wonder of the classical world, and marvel at a golden cathedral with a hidden secret.

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

Hundreds of years ago one of the major challenges to traders along the Silk Road was the deadly Taklamakan Desert. Join Ryan has he takes a journey deep in to the remote desert, where endless waves of sand stretch far in to the horizon in every direction.

Michael takes part in an exercise to hoist the mainsail of an 80-metre long tall ship.

Alex and Nat meet a new guide, Sithu. Heading north, the team are trying to follow Tim's old road to India's notorious "Wild West", but Sithu warns of an escalating civil war on the road ahead.

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

Michael's Sicilian adventure sees him dine with a Duchess, journey off-road to discover a wonder of the classical world, and marvel at a golden cathedral with a hidden secret.

On Flores in the Azores, Ben meets a family who live off-grid in a cottage on a steep mountain.

Whilst humans are prone to fighting the inevitability of ageing, trees have perfected the art of aging gracefully. In this episode, we will discover how mature trees do incredible things to thrive in an often turbulent world, and may even work together to do so.

Alex and Nat meet a new guide, Sithu. Heading north, the team are trying to follow Tim's old road to India's notorious "Wild West", but Sithu warns of an escalating civil war on the road ahead.

Michael takes part in an exercise to hoist the mainsail of an 80-metre long tall ship.

From enchanted kelp forests to undersea prairies, the planet's green seas teem with life. They are the most abundant but fiercely competitive places in the ocean to live.

Whilst humans are prone to fighting the inevitability of ageing, trees have perfected the art of aging gracefully. In this episode, we will discover how mature trees do incredible things to thrive in an often turbulent world, and may even work together to do so.

Alex and Nat meet a new guide, Sithu. Heading north, the team are trying to follow Tim's old road to India's notorious "Wild West", but Sithu warns of an escalating civil war on the road ahead.

On Flores in the Azores, Ben meets a family who live off-grid in a cottage on a steep mountain.

Michael's Sicilian adventure sees him dine with a Duchess, journey off-road to discover a wonder of the classical world, and marvel at a golden cathedral with a hidden secret.

Whilst humans are prone to fighting the inevitability of ageing, trees have perfected the art of aging gracefully. In this episode, we will discover how mature trees do incredible things to thrive in an often turbulent world, and may even work together to do so.

Michael takes part in an exercise to hoist the mainsail of an 80-metre long tall ship.

Michael hits the beach to cook a secret seafood speciality, discovers a curious open-air library, crafts some incredible cactus-inspired jewellery, and toasts a Hollywood legend.

Edward Lee and Ryu Soo-young begin their journey in Busan, Korea's seafood capital, discovering why winter yields the finest catch. At the Busan Cooperative Fish Market, they witness seafood's central role in Korean cuisine.

Song Ji-hyo continues on the greatest challenge of her life: free diving with the legendary Haenyeo female underwater sea fishers.

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become brittle and easily broken. It is more common in women, and usually worsens with age. Michael Mosley sees how to keep bodies, bones and muscles healthy.

Michael hits the beach to cook a secret seafood speciality, discovers a curious open-air library, crafts some incredible cactus-inspired jewellery, and toasts a Hollywood legend.