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The host explores various rituals from all over the world, shedding light on their cultural roots, historical background and emotional significance.

Fishes are the most diverse group of vertebrates who unanimously dominate all water bodies from the open ocean to freshwater springs.

The Yukon in North America boasts one of the longest salmon runs in the world. Meet the rich variety of life that has made this great frozen river home, from musk ox to ice bears.

Steve Backshall is back on his home turf, scouring land, sea and air for some of the deadliest animals that the UK has to offer.

Steve and the crew head into the beautiful Alaskan wilderness for another deadly adventure. It is the largest state in America which inhabits some of the most impressive predators on Earth.

The challengers travel to South Africa, where they receive 10 days to learn a Zulu tribe's ancient art of stick fighting, an event in which bloodshed and death remain ever-present.

Rituals are gatherings that bind everyone together and keep communities alive. In Siena, districts battle for supremacy in a 700-year-old horserace.

Rick Stein begins his adventure in the beautiful city of Venice where he cooks some of his favourite Venetian dishes like tiramisu and gnocchi with spider crab.

In the city of Ravenna, Rick discovers a street food that could be dated back to Roman times. Later, he crosses over to Croatia to taste dishes like Pasticada, goat stew with peas and lamb peka.

While travelling through the wonderful landscapes of Croatia, Rick Stein enjoys the flavours of the famous native oysters of Ston. Later, he crosses over to Albania.

Steve travels to the deadliest desert on the planet, searching for a gruesome savage killer in the form of a tarantula hawk wasp.

Steve Backshall, along with his crew, travels to different parts of the world in order to find the 60 most deadly animals living on the planet.

Steve Backshall is on a search for a Stellar sea lion that can weigh as much as a car and is armed with dagger-like teeth to spear fishes.

In the Costa Rican jungle, Steve Backshall comes face to face with some of his favourite deadly and dangerous predators, snakes.

Steve Backshall, along with his crew, travels to different parts of the world in order to find the 60 most deadly animals living on the planet.

Steve heads deep into Panama's Darien Jungle in search for one of the world's most elusive birds of prey, the magnificent harpy eagle.

The filmmaker captures a diverse range of global adventures, from thrilling water sports and aerial activities to marine encounters, urban climbs and exotic city transport experiences.

Discover the exquisite flavours of various iconic spots from around the world like Mumbai's gravies, New York's hot dogs, New Orleans's Gumbo and more.

Travel back in time to find out the remaining evidence of a forgotton era by visiting various fascinating monuments around the world.

Take a look at some of the most bizzare places to stay in the world like kitschy trailers in Joshua Tree, icy retreats in Finland's Mammut Snow Hotel and more.

Some incredible spots around the world like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Victoria Falls in Africa and temples of Angkor Wat deserve all the praise and popularity that are showered upon them.

Discover some of the most mouthwatering and lip-smacking delicacies like Banh Mi, Arepas and Chorizos that emerge from various corners of the world.

During springtime in Alaska, wilderness awakens and chaos ensues among various animals as they compete with each other for resources.

While the few short months of Alaskan summer is a vital reprive for numerous organisms, it does not fail to bring its own set of problems.

Explore the science behind the puzzle of strange balls of worms on a road and how an Australian town became plagued by giant bats.

Discover a prehistoric fish that almost destroys the entire fishing industry and why a monster wave shocked swimmers in Sydney.

Fishes are the most diverse group of vertebrates who unanimously dominate all water bodies from the open ocean to freshwater springs.

The Yukon in North America boasts one of the longest salmon runs in the world. Meet the rich variety of life that has made this great frozen river home, from musk ox to ice bears.