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Michael Portillo looks at how railways gave birth to modern tourism, as the first railway companies were quick to spot a business opportunity.

Two thousand years in the making. The Great Wall of China was built with the blood and toil of millions of workers, but this one type of engineering has shaped the world for at least 12000 years.

Adventurer Ben Fogle meets Vanessa Forero deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an isolated mountain range in the north of Columbia.

Sue is out to hunt caribou. Ricko travels to a natural hot spring. Jessie moves to Brushkana. The Hailstones build a wall tent and go fishing.

As one of the world's most in-demand sporting coaches, 43-year-old Nikola Boric once travelled the world, welcomed everywhere he went. Now, he lives in a wooden cabin without electricity, water or heating.

As Alaskans enter a new dawn in the Arctic winter, they must adapt to the changing landscape if they are to survive.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Michael Portillo looks at how railways gave birth to modern tourism, as the first railway companies were quick to spot a business opportunity.

Adventurer Ben Fogle meets Vanessa Forero deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an isolated mountain range in the north of Columbia.

Sue is out to hunt caribou. Ricko travels to a natural hot spring. Jessie moves to Brushkana. The Hailstones build a wall tent and go fishing.

As one of the world's most in-demand sporting coaches, 43-year-old Nikola Boric once travelled the world, welcomed everywhere he went. Now, he lives in a wooden cabin without electricity, water or heating.

As Alaskans enter a new dawn in the Arctic winter, they must adapt to the changing landscape if they are to survive.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Michael Portillo looks at how railways gave birth to modern tourism, as the first railway companies were quick to spot a business opportunity.

Adventurer Ben Fogle meets Vanessa Forero deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an isolated mountain range in the north of Columbia.

Two thousand years in the making. The Great Wall of China was built with the blood and toil of millions of workers, but this one type of engineering has shaped the world for at least 12000 years.

Sue secures her camp before a long trip. Ricko helps repair his uncle's cabin. Jessie competes in a sled dog race. The Hailstones prepare for an intense storm.

Ben joins coconut farmer Neil and his young family in their hillside bamboo house, where Neil is apparently the only white man in his jungle village.

Michael Portillo looks at how railways gave birth to modern tourism, as the first railway companies were quick to spot a business opportunity.

Adventurer Ben Fogle meets Vanessa Forero deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an isolated mountain range in the north of Columbia.

As one of the world's most in-demand sporting coaches, 43-year-old Nikola Boric once travelled the world, welcomed everywhere he went. Now, he lives in a wooden cabin without electricity, water or heating.

As Alaskans enter a new dawn in the Arctic winter, they must adapt to the changing landscape if they are to survive.

In 2011, the earthquake that struck New Zealand's South Island became the nation's fifth-deadliest disaster.

Ben Fogle journeys to the foothills of the Indian Himalayas to live with former fighter pilot Steve Lall, who is now a mountain farmer.

Sue repairs her cabin in Chena. The DeWildes set a net. Jessie spends time with his young dogs. Chip receives medical attention after an accident.

Killing more people, a year than hurricanes, tornadoes and lightning, floods are one of the most feared disasters with the most traumatic effects.

The dig continues and the all-Italian team of archaeologists discover the remains of a horse harness. As they cannot find any remains of the horse they wonder if it managed to escape Pompeii as the eruption began.

Discovering how the Galapagos became one of the most important areas of biodiversity in the world.

Michael examines how railways have shaped the world economy. He recalls how the first tracks were laid to shift coal and iron ore, using animals or winches, long before locomotives were invented.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World.

In this final episode, the archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, a bakery, and a laundry and, in doing so, discover evidence of what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's hidden realms, between and beyond the planets, where countless worlds lie hiding in the darkness.

Ben meets a photographer living out his childhood dream. Dan Price gave up his job as a photographer to live the remotest of lifestyles in a meadow in Oregon, USA.

The Hailstones produce an original work of Inupiaq art, and Cole Sturgis ventures into the wilds of the Southeast on a life-or-death hunt.

The 11th Century Norman invasion of Britain saw the constructions of fortresses never seen before. Massive basitions were built to ward off and would-be invaders.

Michael examines how railways have shaped the world economy. He recalls how the first tracks were laid to shift coal and iron ore, using animals or winches, long before locomotives were invented.

The 11th Century Norman invasion of Britain saw the constructions of fortresses never seen before. Massive basitions were built to ward off and would-be invaders.

In this final episode, the archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, a bakery, and a laundry and, in doing so, discover evidence of what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

It is time for a competitive BioBlitz as the team splits into two to see which can find the most species against the clock.

Steve wants to introduce the team to the bull shark.

Sue repairs her cabin in Chena. The DeWildes set a net. Jessie spends time with his young dogs. Chip receives medical attention after an accident.

Ben Fogle journeys to the foothills of the Indian Himalayas to live with former fighter pilot Steve Lall, who is now a mountain farmer.

Michael examines how railways have shaped the world economy. He recalls how the first tracks were laid to shift coal and iron ore, using animals or winches, long before locomotives were invented.

In this final episode, the archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, a bakery, and a laundry and, in doing so, discover evidence of what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Ben meets a photographer living out his childhood dream. Dan Price gave up his job as a photographer to live the remotest of lifestyles in a meadow in Oregon, USA.

The Hailstones produce an original work of Inupiaq art, and Cole Sturgis ventures into the wilds of the Southeast on a life-or-death hunt.

Killing more people, a year than hurricanes, tornadoes and lightning, floods are one of the most feared disasters with the most traumatic effects.

On an island off the coast of Panama, Ben spends time with Ian Usher, a Briton who 'sold' his life on eBay and bought his own island for £30 000.

Sue continues to restore her cabin. Ricko travels with his son to the family cabin. Jessie gathers firewood. The Hailstones go muskox hunting.

In this final episode, the archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, a bakery, and a laundry and, in doing so, discover evidence of what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's hidden realms, between and beyond the planets, where countless worlds lie hiding in the darkness.

At the far tip of South America, lies a magical realm that seems frozen in time.

Michael Portillo explores how railways have contributed to the creation of countries, linking people across deserts and mountains and binding together different ethnicities and religions.

The 11th Century Norman invasion of Britain saw the constructions of fortresses never seen before. Massive basitions were built to ward off and would-be invaders.

In Varanasi, Bettany takes part in a Hindu ritual which helps her process her own bereavement. She also takes a boat out to the Lake Palace on an island in Lake Pichola.

Bettany enjoys the breath-taking journey through the Tamil Nadu hills, between Mettupalayam and Udhagamandalam (Ooty).

Adventurer Ben Fogle journeys to the mountains of central Portugal, to live with Alex, a British man who traded in his lucrative retail career for his own mountainside hideaway.

Alaskans confront the environment, and themselves, as winter bears down.

Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages when a new engineering movement emerged in Europe, using pioneering architecture to create a glimpse of heaven.

Michael Portillo explores how railways have contributed to the creation of countries, linking people across deserts and mountains and binding together different ethnicities and religions.

In Varanasi, Bettany takes part in a Hindu ritual which helps her process her own bereavement. She also takes a boat out to the Lake Palace on an island in Lake Pichola.

Bettany enjoys the breath-taking journey through the Tamil Nadu hills, between Mettupalayam and Udhagamandalam (Ooty).

Adventurer Ben Fogle journeys to the mountains of central Portugal, to live with Alex, a British man who traded in his lucrative retail career for his own mountainside hideaway.

Alaskans confront the environment, and themselves, as winter bears down.

Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages when a new engineering movement emerged in Europe, using pioneering architecture to create a glimpse of heaven.

Michael Portillo explores how railways have contributed to the creation of countries, linking people across deserts and mountains and binding together different ethnicities and religions.

In Varanasi, Bettany takes part in a Hindu ritual which helps her process her own bereavement. She also takes a boat out to the Lake Palace on an island in Lake Pichola.

There are about 2,000 thunderstorms taking place on Planet Earth at any given time. Despite their exhilarating beauty, they can be deadly.

This episode looks at the impact of wildfires and the deadly infernos they cause. Wildfires show no signs of stopping and their inexorability on this planet is truly terrifying.

We're celebrating Italy and following the Neapolitan Line. Travelling west from the gelato shops of the seaside town of Pescara, we cross Italy through the wild Apennine Mountains.

Starting from one of the world's most remote cities, Walvis Bay, in Namibia, we roll 1,500 miles through the Kalahari desert to Pretoria, South Africa's Executive Capital.

Bettany explores three biblical sites in Jordan: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the Dead Sea, and Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and killed.

Bettany explores mountainous Albania, and journeys to epic fortress towns, breath-taking archaeological sites and encounters a richly diverse history and culture.

The dig continues and the all-Italian team of archaeologists discover the remains of a horse harness. As they cannot find any remains of the horse they wonder if it managed to escape Pompeii as the eruption began.

Steve heads to Suriname, a country with more forest than anywhere else on earth. He kayaks upriver in search of some deadly critters.

Steve takes a special journey to meet the most trafficked animal on earth - the pangolin. He meets the people working tirelessly to save them.

Steve heads down in a deep-sea submersible to explore the ocean depths like never before. He then travels to the Natural History Museum to meet some of the weirdest animals from the deep.

This final episode is about a challenge: it is about visionary tea-makers throwing a gauntlet down, challenging humanity to change their tastes and habits - to step out into an exciting future.

Michael explores how politics, domestic and international, have shaped the railways. He recalls the political decisions which green lit the great North American transcontinental railways.

Michael Portillo looks at how railways gave birth to modern tourism, as the first railway companies were quick to spot a business opportunity.

A 19-year-old girl and her father go face-to-face with a fast-moving inferno as wildfires rip through Victoria, Australia. In the French Alps, two British skiers are engulfed by an avalanche.

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. And Xudum's new-born leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

Steve heads into the heart of the Suriname Jungle. He goes in search of poison dart frogs, deadly snakes and hopes to find the elusive giant river otter.

Steve searches for deadly animals living in the capital of Suriname. From snakes in people's gardens to snail-catching kites and one of the deadliest snakes on earth.

Simon Reeve crosses the parched desert of southern Africa, tracking wildebeest with the famous hunter gatherers of the Kalahari before heading to the oasis of the Okavango Delta.

In this final episode, the archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, a bakery, and a laundry and, in doing so, discover evidence of what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Sue is out to hunt caribou. Ricko travels to a natural hot spring. Jessie moves to Brushkana. The Hailstones build a wall tent and go fishing.

Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's hidden realms, between and beyond the planets, where countless worlds lie hiding in the darkness.

Steve heads into the heart of the Suriname Jungle. He goes in search of poison dart frogs, deadly snakes and hopes to find the elusive giant river otter.

Steve searches for deadly animals living in the capital of Suriname. From snakes in people's gardens to snail-catching kites and one of the deadliest snakes on earth.

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. And Xudum's new-born leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

The dig continues and the all-Italian team of archaeologists discover the remains of a horse harness. As they cannot find any remains of the horse they wonder if it managed to escape Pompeii as the eruption began.

In this final episode, the archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, a bakery, and a laundry and, in doing so, discover evidence of what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Sue is out to hunt caribou. Ricko travels to a natural hot spring. Jessie moves to Brushkana. The Hailstones build a wall tent and go fishing.

Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's hidden realms, between and beyond the planets, where countless worlds lie hiding in the darkness.

Steve heads into the heart of the Suriname Jungle. He goes in search of poison dart frogs, deadly snakes and hopes to find the elusive giant river otter.

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. And Xudum's new-born leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

This episode looks at droughts. It is not only a lack of rain and high temperatures that causes drought, overuse of existing water supplies by an ever-increasing population only adds to the problem.

In this episode, we'll focus on two deadly disease events caused by mosquitoes, The 2015-2016 Zika Virus outbreak, and a 2018 outbreak of malaria throughout parts of Thailand and Myanmar.

In this final episode, the archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, a bakery, and a laundry and, in doing so, discover evidence of what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Michael examines how railways have shaped the world economy. He recalls how the first tracks were laid to shift coal and iron ore, using animals or winches, long before locomotives were invented.

Steve heads into the heart of the Suriname Jungle. He goes in search of poison dart frogs, deadly snakes and hopes to find the elusive giant river otter.

Steve searches for deadly animals living in the capital of Suriname. From snakes in people's gardens to snail-catching kites and one of the deadliest snakes on earth.

Steve takes us into the dangerous world of crocodiles - one of nature's most fearsome predators - entering croc-infested territory escorted by an armed safari guide.

Steve tries to find out if monster crocodiles can still thrive in the Reserve, and encounters five-metre-long Henry. But will he finally find the monster croc he's been searching for?

Having been fearful of hippos since a young boy, Steve Backshall sets out to discover why hippos are considered the most dangerous animals in Africa, and if their aggressive reputation is misunderstood.

Having learnt where a hippos aggression comes from Steve wants to find out if we can live alongside the animal that kills up to 500 people a year.

Starting a mile above sea level in Colorado's state capital Denver, our train, the Rocky Mountaineer makes its way through the state of Utah.

Leaving chic 21st century Nice behind, the Train des Pignes, or the 'Pine Cone Train', takes us back to the Provence of the past.

Hannah gains access to a top-secret site where anonymous staff and the latest tech work to make the British passport one of the most secure documents on the planet.

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. And Xudum's new-born leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

Gregg Wallace's popular factory tour show will follow the production of pork pies at the Vale of Mowbray factory, Northallerton.