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Part 2. The Kush Empire was an ancient superpower that dominated the Nile Valley and rivaled the Egyptians, and now, a mysterious tomb discovery could reveal more.

A disabled retiree turned into a modern-day nomad travels across the United States and uses a renovated military transport vehicle for her journey.

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.

Nick reaches Argentina, the land of gauchos, Evita, passion and surprisingly, Welsh people. Nick first attempts to master Argentina's most beloved sport, polo.

Ben Fogle returns to Sweden to visit Annalisa, an Italian living in the deep woods with her young son Nico.

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.

This time starting in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, Robson's adventure kicks off with a truly astonishing natural phenomenon: the Meeting of Waters.

In the picturesque village of Plockton, Alan and his fellow guests explore the coastal marvels of Scotland.

In the second year of a seven-year project, six presenters chart the fight to save the planet's endangered ecosystems. In this episode, we visit the Maldives, USA and Greenland.

We travel the Far North Line between Inverness and Wick, a four-hour ride that travels along the coast, and has Dunrobin Castle as one of its sights along the way.

HMS Queen Elizabeth is a ship of record-breaking proportions with cutting-edge naval and aerial engineering. Learn how the vessel was engineered and built.

Robson explores the beautiful Anavilhanas Archipelago in his canoe. An intricate pattern of tiny islands and lagoons, teeming with fish and bird life.

Alan visits the historic Scone Palace, the site of the first Scottish Parliament and crowning place of Scottish Kings. It's now the home of Lady Mansfield.

Ben visits snowboarding legend Mike Basich, who left professional sport to reconnect with nature in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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

This is a bridge of record-breaking dimensions, built in one of Europe's most active seismic zones, lashed by high winds. Find out it was created.

We travel the Far North Line between Inverness and Wick, a four-hour ride that travels along the coast, and has Dunrobin Castle as one of its sights along the way.

Robson explores the beautiful Anavilhanas Archipelago in his canoe. An intricate pattern of tiny islands and lagoons, teeming with fish and bird life.

Alan visits the historic Scone Palace, the site of the first Scottish Parliament and crowning place of Scottish Kings. It's now the home of Lady Mansfield.

Ben visits snowboarding legend Mike Basich, who left professional sport to reconnect with nature in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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

This is a bridge of record-breaking dimensions, built in one of Europe's most active seismic zones, lashed by high winds. Find out it was created.

We travel the Far North Line between Inverness and Wick, a four-hour ride that travels along the coast, and has Dunrobin Castle as one of its sights along the way.

Robson explores the beautiful Anavilhanas Archipelago in his canoe. An intricate pattern of tiny islands and lagoons, teeming with fish and bird life.

Steve goes in search of some of the most powerful predators on the planet.

Steve goes in search of Deadly Predators with the greatest super-senses.

Nick starts with a helicopter ride along the northernmost stretch of the Mississippi.

Nick learns about Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers, and paddles on the river at sunset.

Robson's journey begins in Alter do Chao, known as the gateway to the rainforest, and the Amazon's answer to the Caribbean.

In the picturesque village of Plockton, Alan and his fellow guests explore the coastal marvels of Scotland.

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

From ice-covered seas to snow-capped mountains, mammals have conquered the cold, living in the harshest places on earth, thanks to their remarkable intelligence and adaptations.

From the barren Australian outback to the remote, dry deserts of Namibia, mammals use their ingenuity, incredible intelligence and remarkable resilience to beat the heat.

Michael begins his adventures in Hong Kong, with railway highlights including the cable funicular to the top of Hong Kong's highest mountain, the Peak, and the enviably efficient and shiny Mass Transit System.

Cameras focus on Austria's stunning Transalpine railway, which crosses the snowy peaks of the Tirol. The journey begins in the historic city of Graz and heads west through famous alpine beauty spots.

A stunning rail journey through the heart of New Zealand's best scenery starts in Greymouth. Taking in Arthur's Pass National Park, Cass and on to the Waimakiriri gorge before ending at Christchurch.

In this episode we travel from Bergen to Oslo, on a super-fast train.

The Okavango Delta is transformed by the arrival of the flood, bringing new challenges for the big cats. The lion cubs experience water and the danger it brings for the first time.

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.

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.

In the picturesque village of Plockton, Alan and his fellow guests explore the coastal marvels of Scotland.

Robson explores the beautiful Anavilhanas Archipelago in his canoe. An intricate pattern of tiny islands and lagoons, teeming with fish and bird life.

Alaskans must rely on family to overcome rising waters as they seek the spring's offerings. The Hailstones must work together to overcome a quickly flooding tundra.

Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern 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.

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.

In the picturesque village of Plockton, Alan and his fellow guests explore the coastal marvels of Scotland.

Robson explores the beautiful Anavilhanas Archipelago in his canoe. An intricate pattern of tiny islands and lagoons, teeming with fish and bird life.

Alaskans must rely on family to overcome rising waters as they seek the spring's offerings. The Hailstones must work together to overcome a quickly flooding tundra.

Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern 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.

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.

Steve goes in search of the fastest predators and high-dives.

It was a discovery that mystified the archaeological world. Buried among the ruins of Egypt's oldest city, a 6000-year old cemetery containing Egypt's first kings.

A coast-to-coast journey through the Australian outback along the iconic Indian Pacific Railway. It takes two days to travel from Sydney to Adelaide.

We travel the Far North Line between Inverness and Wick, a four-hour ride that travels along the coast, and has Dunrobin Castle as one of its sights along the way.

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.

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.

A behind-the-scenes look at the series that explores the most successful animal group on Earth, from the tiny Etruscan shrew to the largest mammal in existence - the blue whale.

In the second year of a seven-year project, six presenters chart the fight to save the planet's endangered ecosystems. In this episode, we visit the Maldives, USA and Greenland.

Intrepid Nick Knowles begins his latest adventure by clinging to a rock in the Andes mountains and meeting indigenous people.

The second part of Nick Knowles' exhilarating South American adventure is set in the beautiful Chilean Lake District.

Nick reaches Argentina, the land of gauchos, Evita, passion and surprisingly, Welsh people. Nick first attempts to master Argentina's most beloved sport, polo.

Alice arrives in Cairo by train with a book she first read as a youth: A Thousand Miles Up the Nile by Victorian Egyptologist Amelia Edwards. Alice follows Edwards' footsteps to the Great Pyramids.

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.

Paddy McGuinness visits a factory that makes 4 million individual Belgian chocolates every day. Ruth discovers the origin of St Nicholas and later visits a chocolate museum.

Ben Fogle revisits Rauri on Rathlin Island, who left HR for off-grid life. They repaint Rauri's house and discuss his health struggles, and a daring journey he made to help those in need.

With spring in full effect across the Arctic, residents of Alaska must seize seasonal opportunities. Sue Aikens sets out to hunt small game but must be wary of her recent surgery.

Alan visits the historic Scone Palace, the site of the first Scottish Parliament and crowning place of Scottish Kings. It's now the home of Lady Mansfield.

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.

Part 2. The Kush Empire was an ancient superpower that dominated the Nile Valley and rivaled the Egyptians, and now, a mysterious tomb discovery could reveal more.

Ben Fogle revisits Rauri on Rathlin Island, who left HR for off-grid life. They repaint Rauri's house and discuss his health struggles, and a daring journey he made to help those in need.

Paddy McGuinness visits a factory that makes 4 million individual Belgian chocolates every day. Ruth discovers the origin of St Nicholas and later visits a chocolate museum.

Alan visits the historic Scone Palace, the site of the first Scottish Parliament and crowning place of Scottish Kings. It's now the home of Lady Mansfield.

Part 2. The Kush Empire was an ancient superpower that dominated the Nile Valley and rivaled the Egyptians, and now, a mysterious tomb discovery could reveal more.

Ben Fogle revisits Rauri on Rathlin Island, who left HR for off-grid life. They repaint Rauri's house and discuss his health struggles, and a daring journey he made to help those in need.

Steve goes in search of the fastest predators and high-dives.

HMS Queen Elizabeth is a ship of record-breaking proportions with cutting-edge naval and aerial engineering. Learn how the vessel was engineered and built.

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 Fogle returns to Sweden to visit Annalisa, an Italian living in the deep woods with her young son Nico.

Robson explores the beautiful Anavilhanas Archipelago in his canoe. An intricate pattern of tiny islands and lagoons, teeming with fish and bird life.

Ben visits snowboarding legend Mike Basich, who left professional sport to reconnect with nature in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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

Alan visits the historic Scone Palace, the site of the first Scottish Parliament and crowning place of Scottish Kings. It's now the home of Lady Mansfield.

Ben Fogle returns to Bulgaria to meet up with nomads Miriam and Peter after four years.

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.

Six presenters chart the fight to save the planet's endangered ecosystems. Gordon Buchanan returns to Brazil, Ella Al-Shamahi to Cambodia and Ade Adepitan to Kenya.

A ride is taken aboard the grande dame of luxury heritage trains, the Northern Belle, on a railway that weaves in and out of England and Wales.

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.

Ben Fogle meets Rhona Mitra who has swapped her home in Hollywood for a remote farmhouse in Uruguay.

Alaskans rediscover old practises to get through the heart of winter.

Soaring 632m into the sky, the Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building in the world. This monument to sheer engineering audacity is a modern marvel.

A ride is taken aboard the grande dame of luxury heritage trains, the Northern Belle, on a railway that weaves in and out of England and Wales.

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.

Alan visits the historic Scone Palace, the site of the first Scottish Parliament and crowning place of Scottish Kings. It's now the home of Lady Mansfield.

Ben Fogle meets Rhona Mitra who has swapped her home in Hollywood for a remote farmhouse in Uruguay.

Alaskans rediscover old practises to get through the heart of winter.

Soaring 632m into the sky, the Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building in the world. This monument to sheer engineering audacity is a modern marvel.

A ride is taken aboard the grande dame of luxury heritage trains, the Northern Belle, on a railway that weaves in and out of England and Wales.

Seven well-known personalities, with differing faiths and beliefs, meet in northern Portugal to tackle a modern Catholic pilgrimage: the famous sanctuary in the city of Fatima.

This is a bridge of record-breaking dimensions, built in one of Europe's most active seismic zones, lashed by high winds. Find out it was created.

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 returns to Bulgaria to meet up with nomads Miriam and Peter after four years.

A ride is taken aboard the grande dame of luxury heritage trains, the Northern Belle, on a railway that weaves in and out of England and Wales.

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.

Ben Fogle meets Rhona Mitra who has swapped her home in Hollywood for a remote farmhouse in Uruguay.

Alaskans rediscover old practises to get through the heart of winter.

Seven well-known personalities, with differing faiths and beliefs, meet in northern Portugal to tackle a modern Catholic pilgrimage: the famous sanctuary in the city of Fatima.

The adventurer returns to meet previous contributors who turned their back on the rat-race. In the wilds of Queensland he revisits the ever-resilient Bette.

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

Paddy McGuinness visits a factory that makes 4 million individual Belgian chocolates every day. Ruth discovers the origin of St Nicholas and later visits a chocolate museum.

Changing Planet: Coral Special will embark on the third year of this 7-year project examining the issues facing the planet's most threatened ecosystems.

Escape with us aboard the magnificent steam train Tornado as its coupled up with 13 luxury vintage carriages on a 6 hour journey through Yorkshire, to Northumbria and the Borders.

Soaring 632m into the sky, the Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building in the world. This monument to sheer engineering audacity is a modern marvel.

Paddy McGuinness is at the Warburtons factory where he worked as a teenager.

Ben heads to Australia where he meets Bette, who lives alone in a ramshackle property in northern Queensland. Fogle quickly becomes acquainted with her no-nonsense attitude.

Alaskans take advantage of a brief reprieve from Dark Winter's wrath.

This modern engineering phenomenon, Japan's first 24-hour airport, was designed on an artificial island to ease overcrowding in Osaka.

Paddy McGuinness is at the Warburtons factory where he worked as a teenager.

Anna Richardson explores this new generation of weight-loss drugs, and uncovers the truth behind their success and their misuse.

Ben heads to Australia where he meets Bette, who lives alone in a ramshackle property in northern Queensland. Fogle quickly becomes acquainted with her no-nonsense attitude.

Alaskans take advantage of a brief reprieve from Dark Winter's wrath.

This modern engineering phenomenon, Japan's first 24-hour airport, was designed on an artificial island to ease overcrowding in Osaka.

Escape with us aboard the magnificent steam train Tornado as its coupled up with 13 luxury vintage carriages on a 6 hour journey through Yorkshire, to Northumbria and the Borders.

Paddy McGuinness is at the Warburtons factory where he worked as a teenager.

Soaring 632m into the sky, the Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building in the world. This monument to sheer engineering audacity is a modern marvel.

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

The adventurer returns to meet previous contributors who turned their back on the rat-race. In the wilds of Queensland he revisits the ever-resilient Bette.

Escape with us aboard the magnificent steam train Tornado as its coupled up with 13 luxury vintage carriages on a 6 hour journey through Yorkshire, to Northumbria and the Borders.

Paddy McGuinness is at the Warburtons factory where he worked as a teenager.

Ben heads to Australia where he meets Bette, who lives alone in a ramshackle property in northern Queensland. Fogle quickly becomes acquainted with her no-nonsense attitude.

Alaskans take advantage of a brief reprieve from Dark Winter's wrath.

With under a week to go before they join tens of thousands of people in Fatima for the annual celebration of the Miracle of the Sun, the pilgrims decide to speed up their journey.

Ben revisits Alex, living in the mountains of central Portugal, discovering Alex has followed his dream of creating a retreat and made significant progress with the infrastructure on his land.

Sue collects firewood. Ricko and his son Skyler go beaver trapping. Jessie explores his newly purchased land. The Hailstones move up river.

In Coimbra, there are visits to a convent, a mosque and a synagogue. Finally, after 14 days and 364 kilometres, the group finally reach the famous Sanctuary of Fatima.

Ben Fogle revisits Rauri on Rathlin Island, who left HR for off-grid life. They repaint Rauri's house and discuss his health struggles, and a daring journey he made to help those in need.

From adorable pygmy sloths to huge living dragons, islands offer a refuge for the planet's strangest creatures. But life on these isolated lands is full of unexpected challenges.

A mid-summer railway journey through central Sweden starts in Mora on the Inlandsbanan. This town is in the county of Dalarna, the heart of Swedish traditional culture.

This modern engineering phenomenon, Japan's first 24-hour airport, was designed on an artificial island to ease overcrowding in Osaka.

Join Ben as he revisits Will Lord, a true British caveman, in Suffolk's woodlands. Discover how Will's prehistoric dreams have evolved over three years and how his loved ones embrace this lifestyle.

With spring in full effect across the Arctic, residents of Alaska must seize seasonal opportunities. Sue Aikens sets out to hunt small game but must be wary of her recent surgery.

A couple from Salt Lake City, Utah, decide to move to the mountainous coast of Shelter Cove, California.

Alaskans test their will and luck against Dark Winter's obstacles.

The Shanghai Transrapid, or Shanghai Maglev is the fastest passenger train in operation on the planet and is able to reach a phenomenal top speed of 431kph.

A mid-summer railway journey through central Sweden starts in Mora on the Inlandsbanan. This town is in the county of Dalarna, the heart of Swedish traditional culture.