BBC Earth Astro

Ben heads deeper into the vast Congo wilderness to fulfil his life-long dream of seeing wild gorillas. He discovers a region experiencing rapid change: logging roads have opened-up the rainforest.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

In northern Guangdong, majestic mountain ranges are home to a dazzling array of wildlife; Silver Pheasants, Chinese Pangolins, Black Kites, Chinese Giant Salamanders, and a new species of cave gecko.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part adventure through Thailand. Michael helps out at an elephant hospital, tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cuisine.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part adventure through Thailand. Michael helps out at an elephant hospital, tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cuisine.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part adventure through Thailand. Michael helps out at an elephant hospital, tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cuisine.

For the last leg, Paddy and Chris head to Switzerland to see if its cutting-edge treatments, medical science and health shortcuts can keep them younger for longer, inside and out.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

For the last leg, Paddy and Chris head to Switzerland to see if its cutting-edge treatments, medical science and health shortcuts can keep them younger for longer, inside and out.

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Hurricane Helene triggers catastrophic flash floods in North Carolina, prompting dramatic rescues, and a rare 'derecho' storm ravages downtown Houston, causing widespread destruction.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part adventure through Thailand. Michael helps out at an elephant hospital, tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cuisine.

Hurricane Helene triggers catastrophic flash floods in North Carolina, prompting dramatic rescues, and a rare 'derecho' storm ravages downtown Houston, causing widespread destruction.

A ground-breaking journey from tropical shallow seas to the mysterious depths, Attenborough reveals extraordinary new worlds and unique animal behaviours in the ocean.

Competition for food becomes fierce as lion numbers rise; a lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part adventure through Thailand. Michael helps out at an elephant hospital, tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cuisine.

Hurricane Helene triggers catastrophic flash floods in North Carolina, prompting dramatic rescues, and a rare 'derecho' storm ravages downtown Houston, causing widespread destruction.

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

Michael enjoys an action-packed day savouring exquisite grilled fish, modelling traditional Spanish capes, and unearthing a secret speakeasy that was the favourite haunt of a literary hero.

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!

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's wildest weather, encountering powerful lightning, strange metallic frosts and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth.

Michael enjoys an action-packed day savouring exquisite grilled fish, modelling traditional Spanish capes, and unearthing a secret speakeasy that was the favourite haunt of a literary hero.

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!

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's wildest weather, encountering powerful lightning, strange metallic frosts and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth.

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!

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's wildest weather, encountering powerful lightning, strange metallic frosts and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth.

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's wildest weather, encountering powerful lightning, strange metallic frosts and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth.

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!

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

David Attenborough explores earth's greatest wildernesses, where extraordinary life survives in unexpected ways, and nature puts on its most dramatic show.

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!

Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's wildest weather, encountering powerful lightning, strange metallic frosts and monsoon rains on a moon a billion kilometres from Earth.

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

Michael enjoys an action-packed day savouring exquisite grilled fish, modelling traditional Spanish capes, and unearthing a secret speakeasy that was the favourite haunt of a literary hero.

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!

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

Michael ends his long weekend on a high as he dines at the oldest restaurant in the world, reputedly, and makes a poignant pilgrimage to his uncle's old flat he first visited 60 years ago.

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there.

Nick's train leaves from Tangier and it's a special one; AL Boraq, which speeds along the high-speed line making its way down the west coast. Al Boraq is run entirely on wind power.

When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

Michael ends his long weekend on a high as he dines at the oldest restaurant in the world, reputedly, and makes a poignant pilgrimage to his uncle's old flat he first visited 60 years ago.

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there.

Nick's train leaves from Tangier and it's a special one; AL Boraq, which speeds along the high-speed line making its way down the west coast. Al Boraq is run entirely on wind power.

When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

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!

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there.

Nick's train leaves from Tangier and it's a special one; AL Boraq, which speeds along the high-speed line making its way down the west coast. Al Boraq is run entirely on wind power.

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

Michael ends his long weekend on a high as he dines at the oldest restaurant in the world, reputedly, and makes a poignant pilgrimage to his uncle's old flat he first visited 60 years ago.

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there.

Nick's train leaves from Tangier and it's a special one; AL Boraq, which speeds along the high-speed line making its way down the west coast. Al Boraq is run entirely on wind power.

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

Fresh water is the lifeblood of planet Earth, where incredible animal dramas play out. From death-feigning fish to frogs that glide, each depends on fresh water for their survival.

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there.

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

Nick's train leaves from Tangier and it's a special one; AL Boraq, which speeds along the high-speed line making its way down the west coast. Al Boraq is run entirely on wind power.

Michael ends his long weekend on a high as he dines at the oldest restaurant in the world, reputedly, and makes a poignant pilgrimage to his uncle's old flat he first visited 60 years ago.

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there.

When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

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.

Lion numbers continue to grow, but there's not enough food to go around; a lioness mum risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

Griff explores Charleston's charm, Civil War history, and the legacy of slavery that shaped the Old South.

Ben encounters the mighty Congo River for the first time. A trade super-highway, this great river allowed 19th century Europeans to plunder the resources of Central Africa.

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.

Lion numbers continue to grow, but there's not enough food to go around; a lioness mum risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

Griff explores Charleston's charm, Civil War history, and the legacy of slavery that shaped the Old South.

Ben encounters the mighty Congo River for the first time. A trade super-highway, this great river allowed 19th century Europeans to plunder the resources of Central Africa.

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.

Lion numbers continue to grow, but there's not enough food to go around; a lioness mum risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

Nick's train leaves from Tangier and it's a special one; AL Boraq, which speeds along the high-speed line making its way down the west coast. Al Boraq is run entirely on wind power.

Griff explores Charleston's charm, Civil War history, and the legacy of slavery that shaped the Old South.

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there.

Lion numbers continue to grow, but there's not enough food to go around; a lioness mum risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

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.

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there.

Attenborough journeys into the forests where dogs communicate with whistles, treehoppers fight assassin bugs, 'spirit bears' fish, and hornbills imprison themselves in trees.

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

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.

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there.

Griff explores Charleston's charm, Civil War history, and the legacy of slavery that shaped the Old South.

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.

Guangdong's coastline is the longest in China and is shelter to all manner of extraordinary marine life; Corals, Green Turtles, Bowed fiddler crabs, and the Black-faced spoonbill.

Stanley Tucci visits Piedmont, the region that made the dream of a unified Italy a reality.

Braving unpredictable seas and crashing waves, Cyril and his team battle giant fish from shore before heading out to sea in an inflatable boat for a final showdown with a giant blacktip shark.

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.

Guangdong's coastline is the longest in China and is shelter to all manner of extraordinary marine life; Corals, Green Turtles, Bowed fiddler crabs, and the Black-faced spoonbill.

Stanley Tucci visits Piedmont, the region that made the dream of a unified Italy a reality.

Braving unpredictable seas and crashing waves, Cyril and his team battle giant fish from shore before heading out to sea in an inflatable boat for a final showdown with a giant blacktip shark.

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.

Guangdong's coastline is the longest in China and is shelter to all manner of extraordinary marine life; Corals, Green Turtles, Bowed fiddler crabs, and the Black-faced spoonbill.

Griff explores Charleston's charm, Civil War history, and the legacy of slavery that shaped the Old South.

Braving unpredictable seas and crashing waves, Cyril and his team battle giant fish from shore before heading out to sea in an inflatable boat for a final showdown with a giant blacktip shark.

Ben Fogle and Dwayne Fields head into the heart of Africa, to retrace Livingstone's path and the race for the source of the Nile, facing lions and heat, and exploring the legacy of early expeditions.

When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

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.

Stanley Tucci visits Piedmont, the region that made the dream of a unified Italy a reality.

Ben Fogle and Dwayne Fields head into the heart of Africa, to retrace Livingstone's path and the race for the source of the Nile, facing lions and heat, and exploring the legacy of early expeditions.

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

David Attenborough presents an extreme world, where animals battle to survive the elements - and life exists on a knife edge.

Stanley Tucci visits Piedmont, the region that made the dream of a unified Italy a reality.

Guangdong's coastline is the longest in China and is shelter to all manner of extraordinary marine life; Corals, Green Turtles, Bowed fiddler crabs, and the Black-faced spoonbill.

When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

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.

Ash Dykes highlights conservation in Mutianyu, visits Shixia's wall protectors, explores tech at Jiankou, and bravely tackles the perilous Eagles Neck climb.

Stanley Tucci visits Piedmont, the region that made the dream of a unified Italy a reality.

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.

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.

Michael Portillo steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer Master Toddy to learn muay Thai boxing. Can he perfect the cobra-inspired right hook?

Extreme temperatures fuel wildfires on England's east coast, leaving rescue teams overrun.

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.

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.