BBC Earth (HD)

Hannah Fry reveals the miraculous technologies that define the modern world.

Joanna's journey begins in the sub-zero temperatures of Hokkaido - Japan's wild north. Known for its rugged terrain, it is home to some of Japan's most endangered wild animals.

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.

Actress Michelle Rodriguez and Bear Grylls head to the Nevada. Unexpected high winds during a sky-diving trip send Michelle off course; finally the duo must come up with clever ways to stay hydrated.

Hannah Fry reveals the miraculous technologies that define the modern world.

Even the mightiest oak must start life as a tiny acorn. We explore the secret lives of young trees, discovering how they magically transform from minute seeds into mature adults. But with fewer than one in a thousand seeds reaching adulthood, a tree's early years are the most treacherous of its life.

Joanna's journey begins in the sub-zero temperatures of Hokkaido - Japan's wild north. Known for its rugged terrain, it is home to some of Japan's most endangered wild animals.

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.

In Spring, the Polar animals must mate and fall pregnant quickly to ensure the survival of their young before the end of the very short summer.

Even the mightiest oak must start life as a tiny acorn. We explore the secret lives of young trees, discovering how they magically transform from minute seeds into mature adults. But with fewer than one in a thousand seeds reaching adulthood, a tree's early years are the most treacherous of its life.

Hannah Fry reveals the miraculous technologies that define the modern world.

Joanna's journey begins in the sub-zero temperatures of Hokkaido - Japan's wild north. Known for its rugged terrain, it is home to some of Japan's most endangered wild animals.

Actress Michelle Rodriguez and Bear Grylls head to the Nevada. Unexpected high winds during a sky-diving trip send Michelle off course; finally the duo must come up with clever ways to stay hydrated.

Even the mightiest oak must start life as a tiny acorn. We explore the secret lives of young trees, discovering how they magically transform from minute seeds into mature adults. But with fewer than one in a thousand seeds reaching adulthood, a tree's early years are the most treacherous of its life.

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.

X-man' James Marsden joins Bear on an adventure into the heart Rattle Snake Canyon in Utah, where they helicopter on to one of the highest arches in the area.

Wild and unpredictable, the Scandinavian coast is a place of haunting beauty and dangerous extremes, home to feisty puffins, orcas, eagles, otters and intrepid base jumpers.

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

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

X-man' James Marsden joins Bear on an adventure into the heart Rattle Snake Canyon in Utah, where they helicopter on to one of the highest arches in the area.

Wild and unpredictable, the Scandinavian coast is a place of haunting beauty and dangerous extremes, home to feisty puffins, orcas, eagles, otters and intrepid base jumpers.

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

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

X-man' James Marsden joins Bear on an adventure into the heart Rattle Snake Canyon in Utah, where they helicopter on to one of the highest arches in the area.

Even the mightiest oak must start life as a tiny acorn. We explore the secret lives of young trees, discovering how they magically transform from minute seeds into mature adults. But with fewer than one in a thousand seeds reaching adulthood, a tree's early years are the most treacherous of its life.

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

Wild and unpredictable, the Scandinavian coast is a place of haunting beauty and dangerous extremes, home to feisty puffins, orcas, eagles, otters and intrepid base jumpers.

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

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

X-man' James Marsden joins Bear on an adventure into the heart Rattle Snake Canyon in Utah, where they helicopter on to one of the highest arches in the area.

In this second programme, Simon focuses on some of the dodgiest and most dangerous situations he has found himself in while travelling the globe.

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

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.

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

In Summer, there is 24 hour daylight in the Poles. The land becomes green and productive, and there is an abundance of food for the baby animals.

Four rival families - leopards, hyena, wild dogs and lions - all try to claim a rich corner of Zambian paradise as their home. Who will succeed in ruling this precious kingdom?

Leopard Mutima's relationship with her mother is at breaking point, and as the balance of power in Nsefu tips towards the lions, the hyenas and wild dogs fight to raise their young.

Leopard Olimba finds a mate, but fortunes turn against the lions. Extreme flooding leads to disaster for the hyena clan, and the time has come for leopard Mutima to leave.

Injured wild dog Flint helps care for Storm's largest ever litter of pups. Leopard Mutima searches for a home, and the lions are challenged by forces beyond their control.

The final chapter. Olimba struggles with old age, and the wild dog story takes an unexpected turn. The lions and the hyenas both enjoy a baby boom - but who has the power to rule?

Meet the people that made filming Kingdom possible and uncover the extraordinary acts of conservationists and anti-poaching teams protecting South Luangwa and all its inhabitants.

Actor Michael B. Jordan joins Grylls in Wales where they start their journey by dropping into rough waters off the coast before making their way up the coast and to the top of the mountains for their exit.

An international team of palaeontologists in the remote badlands of Wyoming investigate a mysterious dinosaur graveyard. Packed with over a dozen skeletons including predators such as the fearsome Allosaurus and iconic giants like Diplodocus, as well as fossilised plants and footprints.

In this third episode, Simon focuses on some of the incredible wildlife stories he's encountered.

Venice is under attack from climate change. Flooding is becoming more frequent. With each inundation of seawater, more salt impregnates the city's historic buildings. As it crystallises, it rips the bricks, mortar and stone to shreds. The city is crumbling. Venice's very existence is hanging in the balance. Can scientists and engineers find ways to protect this unique jewel of architecture, beauty

Actor Michael B. Jordan joins Grylls in Wales where they start their journey by dropping into rough waters off the coast before making their way up the coast and to the top of the mountains for their exit.

An international team of palaeontologists in the remote badlands of Wyoming investigate a mysterious dinosaur graveyard. Packed with over a dozen skeletons including predators such as the fearsome Allosaurus and iconic giants like Diplodocus, as well as fossilised plants and footprints.