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In the heaving megacity of Jakarta, Michael Portillo uncovers Indonesia's colonial past as part of a Dutch empire and its rich history as a port.

Discover how the St Louis Rail Station went from being the biggest in the United States to falling into disrepair.

From deep in the undergrowth to the highest tree, forests are home to two-thirds of all mammal species. Discover how they overcome the many challenges of life in a crowded world.

Ben travels to New Zealand's North Island, where he meets a young nomadic family led by Amber and Andy, who spend their life exploring the country's wild landscapes.

For Alaskans, the return of winter brings new and dangerous challenges.

The world's tallest roller coaster is in Los Angeles' Six Flags Amusement Park, which was inspired by scenic railways and steam catapults on aircraft carriers.

A three-week-old Aberdeen Angus calf arrives.

Discover how the St Louis Rail Station went from being the biggest in the United States to falling into disrepair.

Revealing the secret behind the construction of Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft which combines elements of planes, helicopters and airships and is able to stay airborne for five days.

Pike goes foraging for wild berries. Becky and Denenize hunt for a moose before the big move to Lutselk'e. Kim and Pierre cut down trees for their new cabin. Bentley goes fishing in the river.

Ben reunites with a couple living off the coast of Australia, and discovers the logistical nightmares they overcome to make a home for themselves on a desert island.

In the heaving megacity of Jakarta, Michael Portillo uncovers Indonesia's colonial past as part of a Dutch empire and its rich history as a port.

From deep in the undergrowth to the highest tree, forests are home to two-thirds of all mammal species. Discover how they overcome the many challenges of life in a crowded world.

Ben travels to New Zealand's North Island, where he meets a young nomadic family led by Amber and Andy, who spend their life exploring the country's wild landscapes.

For Alaskans, the return of winter brings new and dangerous challenges.

British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the Frozen Wilds of Manitoba, North Canada, and visits a town that sometimes has more polar bears than people.

Ben Fogle reunites with a former medical student living in the woodlands of Arkansas. Ben discovers the impact a series of injuries have had on his physically demanding wild lifestyle.

Pike tries one last hunting trip before catching the plane back. Becky and Denenize continue looking for a moose. Bentley and Felicia begin work on building a new dock. Pierre looks for something he can eat.

British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the prairies and vast sprawling plains of both Saskatchewon and Alberta provinces and discovers they reveal riches from fossils to farmland.

Gregg Wallace visits an enormous factory in York to learn how millions of peppermint-flavoured bubbly chocolate bars are produced every year.

Vet Bridget has a jumpy little customer needing her help.

Beginning in Java's royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael Portillo visits the Sultan's Palace and witnesses the ancient art of shadow puppetry, known as wayang.

The world's tallest roller coaster is in Los Angeles' Six Flags Amusement Park, which was inspired by scenic railways and steam catapults on aircraft carriers.

Gregg Wallace is in West Yorkshire, visiting a huge factory that makes more than 5,000 sofas every year. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey learns about the science of light bulbs.

Peter has a fast-growing tumour in his mouth requiring throat reconstruction. Janet's pancreatic cancer is wrapped around a vital vein. Taking the growth out is a complex procedure.

Deep into the jungle mountains of Thailand on the border with Myanmar and far off any conventional map, Ben spends time with 40-year-old French-Canadian Julien, who has been a Buddhist monk for almost half his life.

As winter's grip in the Arctic strengthens, Alaskans are forced to react to avoid an icy demise.

The Perdido oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico was inspired by the first drilled oil well, pioneering remote manipulator arms, and the discovery of fireproof chemicals.

Beginning in Java's royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael Portillo visits the Sultan's Palace and witnesses the ancient art of shadow puppetry, known as wayang.

Gregg Wallace is in West Yorkshire, visiting a huge factory that makes more than 5,000 sofas every year. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey learns about the science of light bulbs.

Peter has a fast-growing tumour in his mouth requiring throat reconstruction. Janet's pancreatic cancer is wrapped around a vital vein. Taking the growth out is a complex procedure.

Deep into the jungle mountains of Thailand on the border with Myanmar and far off any conventional map, Ben spends time with 40-year-old French-Canadian Julien, who has been a Buddhist monk for almost half his life.

As winter's grip in the Arctic strengthens, Alaskans are forced to react to avoid an icy demise.

Vet Bridget has a jumpy little customer needing her help.

Beginning in Java's royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael Portillo visits the Sultan's Palace and witnesses the ancient art of shadow puppetry, known as wayang.

Gregg Wallace is in West Yorkshire, visiting a huge factory that makes more than 5,000 sofas every year. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey learns about the science of light bulbs.

The world's tallest roller coaster is in Los Angeles' Six Flags Amusement Park, which was inspired by scenic railways and steam catapults on aircraft carriers.

Pike tries one last hunting trip before catching the plane back. Becky and Denenize continue looking for a moose. Bentley and Felicia begin work on building a new dock. Pierre looks for something he can eat.

Ben Fogle reunites with a former medical student living in the woodlands of Arkansas. Ben discovers the impact a series of injuries have had on his physically demanding wild lifestyle.

Beginning in Java's royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael Portillo visits the Sultan's Palace and witnesses the ancient art of shadow puppetry, known as wayang.

Gregg Wallace is in West Yorkshire, visiting a huge factory that makes more than 5,000 sofas every year. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey learns about the science of light bulbs.

Deep into the jungle mountains of Thailand on the border with Myanmar and far off any conventional map, Ben spends time with 40-year-old French-Canadian Julien, who has been a Buddhist monk for almost half his life.

As winter's grip in the Arctic strengthens, Alaskans are forced to react to avoid an icy demise.

British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the prairies and vast sprawling plains of both Saskatchewon and Alberta provinces and discovers they reveal riches from fossils to farmland.

Ben Fogle is reunited with seafarer Rick, who made a fresh start on the Pacific island of Fiji after previously living off the coast of French Polynesia.

Kim and Pierre turn their attentions to harvesting big game.

Griff Rhys Jones finishes his journey across Canada in the popular, lifestyle province of British Columbia in the Pacific Northwest and discovers what it is about this place that makes people so happy.

Ben meets Janey, a vet, who took it upon herself to rescue and nurse back to health hundreds of dogs in Sri Lanka.

An African Grey Parrot needs to have a microchip inserted.

Michael rides one of the steepest and fastest funicular railways in the world and steps into a tropical paradise as he releases exotic specimens at Malaysia's first butterfly sanctuary.

The Perdido oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico was inspired by the first drilled oil well, pioneering remote manipulator arms, and the discovery of fireproof chemicals.

Ben Fogle explores the ancient sea roads of the Inner Hebrides. He visits Iona, the cradle of Christianity, and learns how Columba's legacy inspires people today.

Becky struggles to secure a steady supply of winter water.

Ben joins adventurer Randi, who was the first Norwegian woman to climb Everest.

As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures to complete vital tasks.

In this episode our engineering experts are in Germany exploring the pioneering innovations that made the Munich Olympic Stadium possible.

Michael rides one of the steepest and fastest funicular railways in the world and steps into a tropical paradise as he releases exotic specimens at Malaysia's first butterfly sanctuary.