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In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Nine months after visiting Europe's most active volcano, Etna in Italy, it erupted. Neighbouring volcanoes Stromboli and Vulcano are now also showing signs of imminent eruption.

The Congo is one of Africa's wildest rivers and the fish that swim in its waters are even wilder. At 100 lbs, the scary looking goliath tiger fish is certainly one of the world's most fearsome creatures.

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.

In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Nine months after visiting Europe's most active volcano, Etna in Italy, it erupted. Neighbouring volcanoes Stromboli and Vulcano are now also showing signs of imminent eruption.

Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands; discovering animals and humans driven to the edge of extinction. In Palau he meets the endangered Hawksbill Turtle and rare Dugong, learning more about this tiny island's work in world-leading marine conservation.

In Senegal, West Africa, live a group of chimpanzees, led by an alpha male named David. He has already been alpha for 3 years - a time when leaders here are usually overthrown. To make matters worse, David has no allies - no-one to help him defend his leadership.

In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Nine months after visiting Europe's most active volcano, Etna in Italy, it erupted. Neighbouring volcanoes Stromboli and Vulcano are now also showing signs of imminent eruption.

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.

The Congo is one of Africa's wildest rivers and the fish that swim in its waters are even wilder. At 100 lbs, the scary looking goliath tiger fish is certainly one of the world's most fearsome creatures.

In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands; discovering animals and humans driven to the edge of extinction. In Palau he meets the endangered Hawksbill Turtle and rare Dugong, learning more about this tiny island's work in world-leading marine conservation.

On the Parana river, countless fishermen have been violently pulled into the water and some have even mysteriously disappeared. Cyril ventures deeper and deeper into caiman to answer one question: what beast could possibly be strong enough to pull a man under?

Our blue planet is facing one its biggest threats in human history. But can we turn back this growing plastic tide before it is too late?

Joanna kicks off her adventure in the back of a classic car in Havana, outlining her 1500-mile Caribbean adventure.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

On the Parana river, countless fishermen have been violently pulled into the water and some have even mysteriously disappeared. Cyril ventures deeper and deeper into caiman to answer one question: what beast could possibly be strong enough to pull a man under?

Our blue planet is facing one its biggest threats in human history. But can we turn back this growing plastic tide before it is too late?

Joanna kicks off her adventure in the back of a classic car in Havana, outlining her 1500-mile Caribbean adventure.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

On the Parana river, countless fishermen have been violently pulled into the water and some have even mysteriously disappeared. Cyril ventures deeper and deeper into caiman to answer one question: what beast could possibly be strong enough to pull a man under?

Our blue planet is facing one its biggest threats in human history. But can we turn back this growing plastic tide before it is too late?

Joanna kicks off her adventure in the back of a classic car in Havana, outlining her 1500-mile Caribbean adventure.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

Our blue planet is facing one its biggest threats in human history. But can we turn back this growing plastic tide before it is too late?

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.

On the Parana river, countless fishermen have been violently pulled into the water and some have even mysteriously disappeared. Cyril ventures deeper and deeper into caiman to answer one question: what beast could possibly be strong enough to pull a man under?

Joanna kicks off her adventure in the back of a classic car in Havana, outlining her 1500-mile Caribbean adventure.

Our blue planet is facing one its biggest threats in human history. But can we turn back this growing plastic tide before it is too late?

Simon Reeve travels through the remote and little-visited north east of South America, from Venezuela to French Guiana.

Joanna kicks off her adventure in the back of a classic car in Havana, outlining her 1500-mile Caribbean adventure.

Emperor penguins battle for survival against the worst winter in the world. Working together can they protect and feed their chicks till they reach adulthood?

Our blue planet is facing one its biggest threats in human history. But can we turn back this growing plastic tide before it is too late?

Nine months after visiting Europe's most active volcano, Etna in Italy, it erupted. Neighbouring volcanoes Stromboli and Vulcano are now also showing signs of imminent eruption.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

On the Parana river, countless fishermen have been violently pulled into the water and some have even mysteriously disappeared. Cyril ventures deeper and deeper into caiman to answer one question: what beast could possibly be strong enough to pull a man under?

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?

Joanna kicks off her adventure in the back of a classic car in Havana, outlining her 1500-mile Caribbean adventure.

Mysterious disappearances, brutal attacks, and wounded people leaving trails of blood... Could the piranha, with its razor-sharp teeth, reputation as a true man-eater and ruthless predator, really be responsible?

Lucy plunges further into the unknown reaches of the Amazon, coming face to face with hostile giant wasps, caiman-infested rivers, and more deadly snakes.

Back in 1955 Tim had arrived in Nepal by crossing the Middle East, but today Iran is hostile, Iraq fragile, and Syria still at war. Alex and Nat are forced on a detour through western China and Central Asia, a journey filled with dangers of its own.

In Nepal, heavy snow creates a treacherous situation for trekkers in the Himalayan mountains, when an earthquake triggered avalanche sweeps into a busy base camp. In Pennsylvania, good Samaritans rush to save three children trapped inside a semi-submerged car.

Mysterious disappearances, brutal attacks, and wounded people leaving trails of blood... Could the piranha, with its razor-sharp teeth, reputation as a true man-eater and ruthless predator, really be responsible?

Lucy plunges further into the unknown reaches of the Amazon, coming face to face with hostile giant wasps, caiman-infested rivers, and more deadly snakes.

Back in 1955 Tim had arrived in Nepal by crossing the Middle East, but today Iran is hostile, Iraq fragile, and Syria still at war. Alex and Nat are forced on a detour through western China and Central Asia, a journey filled with dangers of its own.

In Nepal, heavy snow creates a treacherous situation for trekkers in the Himalayan mountains, when an earthquake triggered avalanche sweeps into a busy base camp. In Pennsylvania, good Samaritans rush to save three children trapped inside a semi-submerged car.

Mysterious disappearances, brutal attacks, and wounded people leaving trails of blood... Could the piranha, with its razor-sharp teeth, reputation as a true man-eater and ruthless predator, really be responsible?

Lucy plunges further into the unknown reaches of the Amazon, coming face to face with hostile giant wasps, caiman-infested rivers, and more deadly snakes.

Back in 1955 Tim had arrived in Nepal by crossing the Middle East, but today Iran is hostile, Iraq fragile, and Syria still at war. Alex and Nat are forced on a detour through western China and Central Asia, a journey filled with dangers of its own.

In Nepal, heavy snow creates a treacherous situation for trekkers in the Himalayan mountains, when an earthquake triggered avalanche sweeps into a busy base camp. In Pennsylvania, good Samaritans rush to save three children trapped inside a semi-submerged car.

Nine months after visiting Europe's most active volcano, Etna in Italy, it erupted. Neighbouring volcanoes Stromboli and Vulcano are now also showing signs of imminent eruption.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

Lucy plunges further into the unknown reaches of the Amazon, coming face to face with hostile giant wasps, caiman-infested rivers, and more deadly snakes.

Reza explores the possibility of human habitation in an impenetrable canyon system in Oman.

Nine months after visiting Europe's most active volcano, Etna in Italy, it erupted. Neighbouring volcanoes Stromboli and Vulcano are now also showing signs of imminent eruption.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

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.

Simon Reeve travels through the remote and little-visited north east of South America, from Venezuela to French Guiana.

Reza explores the possibility of human habitation in an impenetrable canyon system in Oman.

Lucy plunges further into the unknown reaches of the Amazon, coming face to face with hostile giant wasps, caiman-infested rivers, and more deadly snakes.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

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.

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?

Reza explores the possibility of human habitation in an impenetrable canyon system in Oman.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Back in 1955 Tim had arrived in Nepal by crossing the Middle East, but today Iran is hostile, Iraq fragile, and Syria still at war. Alex and Nat are forced on a detour through western China and Central Asia, a journey filled with dangers of its own.

Nine months after visiting Europe's most active volcano, Etna in Italy, it erupted. Neighbouring volcanoes Stromboli and Vulcano are now also showing signs of imminent eruption.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

The everyday struggles of living in the secluded state of Alaska where one wrong decision could cost you your life.

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.

In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Nine months after visiting Europe's most active volcano, Etna in Italy, it erupted. Neighbouring volcanoes Stromboli and Vulcano are now also showing signs of imminent eruption.

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?

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.

Nine months after visiting Europe's most active volcano, Etna in Italy, it erupted. Neighbouring volcanoes Stromboli and Vulcano are now also showing signs of imminent eruption.

The everyday struggles of living in the secluded state of Alaska where one wrong decision could cost you your life.

In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Reza explores the possibility of human habitation in an impenetrable canyon system in Oman.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

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?

In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Reza explores the possibility of human habitation in an impenetrable canyon system in Oman.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

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?

Our blue planet is facing one its biggest threats in human history. But can we turn back this growing plastic tide before it is too late?

In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Discover the secrets of the New York skyscraper that defies the laws of physics to stay standing; and the thousand foot elevator built on the side of a Chinese mountain.

Simon Reeve travels through the remote and little-visited north east of South America, from Venezuela to French Guiana.

Reza explores the possibility of human habitation in an impenetrable canyon system in Oman.

Back in 1955 Tim had arrived in Nepal by crossing the Middle East, but today Iran is hostile, Iraq fragile, and Syria still at war. Alex and Nat are forced on a detour through western China and Central Asia, a journey filled with dangers of its own.

In South East Asia, booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world. Gordon discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people.

Reza investigates the evidence of Persian leopards' existence in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan.

The everyday struggles of living in the secluded state of Alaska where one wrong decision could cost you your life.

Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands; discovering animals and humans driven to the edge of extinction. In Palau he meets the endangered Hawksbill Turtle and rare Dugong, learning more about this tiny island's work in world-leading marine conservation.