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Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife.

Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region of rugged geography home to a diverse mix of people. A world apart from the rest of Myanmar, the Chin Hills are crossed by walking trails and paths.

Griff Rhys Jones starts his Canadian journey in Newfoundland where he goes looking for moose, discovers the iron ore mining history, shoots St John's time gun and samples traditional food.

Robson Green explores the coastlines of the United Arab Emirates and Oman, looking to catch king mackerel.

Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife.

Ben stays with Naveen and Anke who have made their home in the Sri Lanka's highlands. He uncovers why they swapped one of the biggest cities in the world for a simple off-grid existence.

Robson Green heads to Venezuela, where he tries to catch three types of billfish, before coming face to face with a 20-ton whale shark.

In the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.

Sue continues her Alaskan adventure of a lifetime, following the old gold trail route into the interior of America's largest and wildest state.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Robson Green heads to Venezuela, where he tries to catch three types of billfish, before coming face to face with a 20-ton whale shark.

In the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.

Sue continues her Alaskan adventure of a lifetime, following the old gold trail route into the interior of America's largest and wildest state.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Robson Green heads to Venezuela, where he tries to catch three types of billfish, before coming face to face with a 20-ton whale shark.

In the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.

Griff Rhys Jones starts his Canadian journey in Newfoundland where he goes looking for moose, discovers the iron ore mining history, shoots St John's time gun and samples traditional food.

Ben stays with Naveen and Anke who have made their home in the Sri Lanka's highlands. He uncovers why they swapped one of the biggest cities in the world for a simple off-grid existence.

Sue continues her Alaskan adventure of a lifetime, following the old gold trail route into the interior of America's largest and wildest state.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

In the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.

Robson Green heads to Venezuela, where he tries to catch three types of billfish, before coming face to face with a 20-ton whale shark.

Ben stays with Naveen and Anke who have made their home in the Sri Lanka's highlands. He uncovers why they swapped one of the biggest cities in the world for a simple off-grid existence.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Sue continues her Alaskan adventure of a lifetime, following the old gold trail route into the interior of America's largest and wildest state.

There are not five separate oceans, but one. Its waters linked by powerful forces that keep them on the move. This constant mixing is vital for the health of oceans and marine life.

In the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Ben stays with Naveen and Anke who have made their home in the Sri Lanka's highlands. He uncovers why they swapped one of the biggest cities in the world for a simple off-grid existence.

Robson Green heads to Venezuela, where he tries to catch three types of billfish, before coming face to face with a 20-ton whale shark.

In the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.

Sue continues her Alaskan adventure of a lifetime, following the old gold trail route into the interior of America's largest and wildest state.

The actor and angling enthusiast heads to Japan's southern islands, which are home to some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean, including the lethal black-banded sea snake.

Asia's jungles are beautiful and exceptionally diverse, but whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

Robson and his Uncle Matheson head to the Lake District. They try ghyll scrambling near Honister and spend a night in a Mongolian yurt.

Robson heads to Northumberland to meet his acting hero, Kevin Whately. The pair have a go at sand art, go to sea in a rowing boat and test their musical skills on the border pipes.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

The actor and angling enthusiast heads to Japan's southern islands, which are home to some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean, including the lethal black-banded sea snake.

Asia's jungles are beautiful and exceptionally diverse, but whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

Robson and his Uncle Matheson head to the Lake District. They try ghyll scrambling near Honister and spend a night in a Mongolian yurt.

Robson heads to Northumberland to meet his acting hero, Kevin Whately. The pair have a go at sand art, go to sea in a rowing boat and test their musical skills on the border pipes.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

The actor and angling enthusiast heads to Japan's southern islands, which are home to some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean, including the lethal black-banded sea snake.

Asia's jungles are beautiful and exceptionally diverse, but whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

Robson and his Uncle Matheson head to the Lake District. They try ghyll scrambling near Honister and spend a night in a Mongolian yurt.

Robson heads to Northumberland to meet his acting hero, Kevin Whately. The pair have a go at sand art, go to sea in a rowing boat and test their musical skills on the border pipes.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Robson and his Uncle Matheson head to the Lake District. They try ghyll scrambling near Honister and spend a night in a Mongolian yurt.

Robson heads to Northumberland to meet his acting hero, Kevin Whately. The pair have a go at sand art, go to sea in a rowing boat and test their musical skills on the border pipes.

Ben stays with Naveen and Anke who have made their home in the Sri Lanka's highlands. He uncovers why they swapped one of the biggest cities in the world for a simple off-grid existence.

Asia's jungles are beautiful and exceptionally diverse, but whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

Robson and his Uncle Matheson head to the Lake District. They try ghyll scrambling near Honister and spend a night in a Mongolian yurt.

Robson heads to Northumberland to meet his acting hero, Kevin Whately. The pair have a go at sand art, go to sea in a rowing boat and test their musical skills on the border pipes.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region of rugged geography home to a diverse mix of people. A world apart from the rest of Myanmar, the Chin Hills are crossed by walking trails and paths.

Robson and his Uncle Matheson head to the Lake District. They try ghyll scrambling near Honister and spend a night in a Mongolian yurt.

Robson heads to Northumberland to meet his acting hero, Kevin Whately. The pair have a go at sand art, go to sea in a rowing boat and test their musical skills on the border pipes.

Humans are changing our planet so rapidly, it's affecting earth's life support systems: our weather, our oceans and the living world.

Asia's jungles are beautiful and exceptionally diverse, but whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

The actor and angling enthusiast heads to Japan's southern islands, which are home to some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean, including the lethal black-banded sea snake.

Asia's jungles are beautiful and exceptionally diverse, but whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

Robson and his Uncle Matheson head to the Lake District. They try ghyll scrambling near Honister and spend a night in a Mongolian yurt.

Robson heads to Northumberland to meet his acting hero, Kevin Whately. The pair have a go at sand art, go to sea in a rowing boat and test their musical skills on the border pipes.

Robson Green sails around the South Pacific, where he goes in search of a speedy underwater creature that headbutts its prey.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Stanley Tucci visits Rome, a city often overlooked in the gastronomic department. He discovers the famous four pastas and explores the city's Jewish history through food.

Hurricane Ida unleashes terror in New York City, a lakeside resort turns into a ball of flames and wolves surround a snowbound tent in the Canadian Arctic.

Robson Green sails around the South Pacific, where he goes in search of a speedy underwater creature that headbutts its prey.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Stanley Tucci visits Rome, a city often overlooked in the gastronomic department. He discovers the famous four pastas and explores the city's Jewish history through food.

Hurricane Ida unleashes terror in New York City, a lakeside resort turns into a ball of flames and wolves surround a snowbound tent in the Canadian Arctic.

Robson Green sails around the South Pacific, where he goes in search of a speedy underwater creature that headbutts its prey.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Stanley Tucci visits Rome, a city often overlooked in the gastronomic department. He discovers the famous four pastas and explores the city's Jewish history through food.

Hurricane Ida unleashes terror in New York City, a lakeside resort turns into a ball of flames and wolves surround a snowbound tent in the Canadian Arctic.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Twelve minutes is all that separates the first two teams as they embark on the final leg of their Race Across the World from Jakarta to Lombok.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Griff Rhys Jones starts his Canadian journey in Newfoundland where he goes looking for moose, discovers the iron ore mining history, shoots St John's time gun and samples traditional food.

Twelve minutes is all that separates the first two teams as they embark on the final leg of their Race Across the World from Jakarta to Lombok.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Asia has the longest coastline of any continent and the earth's richest coral reefs. This episode explores Asia's waters, as spectacular as they are diverse, and never-seen-before animal behaviour.

Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife.

Twelve minutes is all that separates the first two teams as they embark on the final leg of their Race Across the World from Jakarta to Lombok.

Stanley Tucci visits Rome, a city often overlooked in the gastronomic department. He discovers the famous four pastas and explores the city's Jewish history through food.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Twelve minutes is all that separates the first two teams as they embark on the final leg of their Race Across the World from Jakarta to Lombok.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Johnny tracks some caribou. Sue spots some ptarmigan, the state bird of Alaska. Ricko Dewilde teaches his daughter the native way of exploring.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Griff Rhys Jones starts his Canadian journey in Newfoundland where he goes looking for moose, discovers the iron ore mining history, shoots St John's time gun and samples traditional food.

Twelve minutes is all that separates the first two teams as they embark on the final leg of their Race Across the World from Jakarta to Lombok.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Johnny tracks some caribou. Sue spots some ptarmigan, the state bird of Alaska. Ricko Dewilde teaches his daughter the native way of exploring.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Griff Rhys Jones starts his Canadian journey in Newfoundland where he goes looking for moose, discovers the iron ore mining history, shoots St John's time gun and samples traditional food.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Johnny tracks some caribou. Sue spots some ptarmigan, the state bird of Alaska. Ricko Dewilde teaches his daughter the native way of exploring.

In the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.

Asia's jungles are beautiful and exceptionally diverse, but whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Twelve minutes is all that separates the first two teams as they embark on the final leg of their Race Across the World from Jakarta to Lombok.

Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region of rugged geography home to a diverse mix of people. A world apart from the rest of Myanmar, the Chin Hills are crossed by walking trails and paths.

Hurricane Ida unleashes terror in New York City, a lakeside resort turns into a ball of flames and wolves surround a snowbound tent in the Canadian Arctic.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

In the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.

Asia's jungles are beautiful and exceptionally diverse, but whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region of rugged geography home to a diverse mix of people. A world apart from the rest of Myanmar, the Chin Hills are crossed by walking trails and paths.

Twelve minutes is all that separates the first two teams as they embark on the final leg of their Race Across the World from Jakarta to Lombok.

Stanley Tucci visits Rome, a city often overlooked in the gastronomic department. He discovers the famous four pastas and explores the city's Jewish history through food.

Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region of rugged geography home to a diverse mix of people. A world apart from the rest of Myanmar, the Chin Hills are crossed by walking trails and paths.

The five intrepid teams reunite in London to look back at their 51-day thrilling adventure through some of the most beautiful, populous and remote places on the planet.

Johnny tracks some caribou. Sue spots some ptarmigan, the state bird of Alaska. Ricko Dewilde teaches his daughter the native way of exploring.

Sue continues her Alaskan adventure of a lifetime, following the old gold trail route into the interior of America's largest and wildest state.

Asia's jungles are beautiful and exceptionally diverse, but whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Sue continues her Alaskan adventure of a lifetime, following the old gold trail route into the interior of America's largest and wildest state.

Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region of rugged geography home to a diverse mix of people. A world apart from the rest of Myanmar, the Chin Hills are crossed by walking trails and paths.

The five intrepid teams reunite in London to look back at their 51-day thrilling adventure through some of the most beautiful, populous and remote places on the planet.

Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region of rugged geography home to a diverse mix of people. A world apart from the rest of Myanmar, the Chin Hills are crossed by walking trails and paths.

Hurricane Ida unleashes terror in New York City, a lakeside resort turns into a ball of flames and wolves surround a snowbound tent in the Canadian Arctic.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Stanley Tucci visits Rome, a city often overlooked in the gastronomic department. He discovers the famous four pastas and explores the city's Jewish history through food.

The five intrepid teams reunite in London to look back at their 51-day thrilling adventure through some of the most beautiful, populous and remote places on the planet.

Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region of rugged geography home to a diverse mix of people. A world apart from the rest of Myanmar, the Chin Hills are crossed by walking trails and paths.

Hurricane Ida unleashes terror in New York City, a lakeside resort turns into a ball of flames and wolves surround a snowbound tent in the Canadian Arctic.

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

In the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Stanley Tucci visits Rome, a city often overlooked in the gastronomic department. He discovers the famous four pastas and explores the city's Jewish history through food.

Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region of rugged geography home to a diverse mix of people. A world apart from the rest of Myanmar, the Chin Hills are crossed by walking trails and paths.

Hurricane Ida unleashes terror in New York City, a lakeside resort turns into a ball of flames and wolves surround a snowbound tent in the Canadian Arctic.

The five intrepid teams reunite in London to look back at their 51-day thrilling adventure through some of the most beautiful, populous and remote places on the planet.

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

Robson Green attempts to catch taimen in Mongolia, the second-largest landlocked country in the world.

In the heart of Asia lie vast arid lands. These deserts and dry grasslands are so hostile, they push life to the limit. The animals that live here are some of the earth's toughest.

The Simien Mountains is an exotic and dramatic landscape set in the northern corner of Ethiopia. Breath-taking views abound in this natural landscape inhabited by unique and endangered wildlife.

Sue wonders what animal is visiting her compound at night. Ricko and his daughter spot some moose. At Calico Bluff, Denise set some rabbit traps.

Robson Green attempts to catch taimen in Mongolia, the second-largest landlocked country in the world.

In the heart of Asia lie vast arid lands. These deserts and dry grasslands are so hostile, they push life to the limit. The animals that live here are some of the earth's toughest.

The Simien Mountains is an exotic and dramatic landscape set in the northern corner of Ethiopia. Breath-taking views abound in this natural landscape inhabited by unique and endangered wildlife.

Sue wonders what animal is visiting her compound at night. Ricko and his daughter spot some moose. At Calico Bluff, Denise set some rabbit traps.

Robson Green attempts to catch taimen in Mongolia, the second-largest landlocked country in the world.

In the heart of Asia lie vast arid lands. These deserts and dry grasslands are so hostile, they push life to the limit. The animals that live here are some of the earth's toughest.

The Simien Mountains is an exotic and dramatic landscape set in the northern corner of Ethiopia. Breath-taking views abound in this natural landscape inhabited by unique and endangered wildlife.

Sue wonders what animal is visiting her compound at night. Ricko and his daughter spot some moose. At Calico Bluff, Denise set some rabbit traps.

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

The Simien Mountains is an exotic and dramatic landscape set in the northern corner of Ethiopia. Breath-taking views abound in this natural landscape inhabited by unique and endangered wildlife.

In the heart of Asia lie vast arid lands. These deserts and dry grasslands are so hostile, they push life to the limit. The animals that live here are some of the earth's toughest.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

Sue wonders what animal is visiting her compound at night. Ricko and his daughter spot some moose. At Calico Bluff, Denise set some rabbit traps.

Hurricane Ida unleashes terror in New York City, a lakeside resort turns into a ball of flames and wolves surround a snowbound tent in the Canadian Arctic.

The Simien Mountains is an exotic and dramatic landscape set in the northern corner of Ethiopia. Breath-taking views abound in this natural landscape inhabited by unique and endangered wildlife.

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!

In the heart of Asia lie vast arid lands. These deserts and dry grasslands are so hostile, they push life to the limit. The animals that live here are some of the earth's toughest.

Sue wonders what animal is visiting her compound at night. Ricko and his daughter spot some moose. At Calico Bluff, Denise set some rabbit traps.

Feel the burn at a state-of-the-art gym that used to be a psychiatric hospital and in a climbing complex that once was a sugar refinery.

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!

At the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, the Chinese brave the cold, dive into frozen water and enjoy themselves at minus 30 degrees as they celebrate the New Year in an icy wonderland.

Hairy Bikers Dave and Si visit Beijing for the New Year, where the whole city comes to a halt as everyone gathers round dinner tables to tuck into the traditional reunion dinner.

Once the New Year celebrations are over, Kate trains with a top dragon-dancing troupe and Ant heads to the frozen north east to discover the ancient art of fishing there.

Many passionate people are dedicated to saving the wild animals of Asia. These individuals and their ingenious solutions give us hope and optimism for the future of the continent.

Griff continues his journey across Canada, heading to Quebec and Montreal to experience the French Canadian way of life, which includes sampling poutine, Maple syrup and the obsession with ice hockey.

Ben travels to Norway to catch up with former Stone Age host Lynx, who now lives in the Norwegian wilderness.

Robson Green hunts the powerful jobfish in Madagascar, before teaming up with locals to spear an octopus.

Many passionate people are dedicated to saving the wild animals of Asia. These individuals and their ingenious solutions give us hope and optimism for the future of the continent.