BBC Earth Astro

A look at how the giant supercontinent Rodinia broke up 800 million years ago. Earth's tectonic forces ripped the land apart, kicking off a series of events that sent temperatures plummeting.

Ferocious winds fuel fire in LA, while a historic hurricane hits Florida.

In Canada, a tiny turtle ventures through a forest of giants in search of the wetland, and in South Africa, a bushbaby is drawn towards a world of light in his quest to find a home.

Robson's journey continues in Patagonia, where he goes on the hunt for the massive Chinook Salmon.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

A look at how the giant supercontinent Rodinia broke up 800 million years ago. Earth's tectonic forces ripped the land apart, kicking off a series of events that sent temperatures plummeting.

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 enviable Mass Transit System.

Ferocious winds fuel fire in LA, while a historic hurricane hits Florida.

Australia, a land cast adrift at the time of the dinosaurs. Isolated for millions of years, the weird and wonderful animals marooned here are like nowhere else on Earth.

The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta; lioness Matho protects her cubs while the leopard Xudum reveals her newborns as danger looms nearby.

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 enviable Mass Transit System.

Ferocious winds fuel fire in LA, while a historic hurricane hits Florida.

Robson's journey continues in Patagonia, where he goes on the hunt for the massive Chinook Salmon.

Stanley Tucci visits the Veneto, home to the 'floating city' of Venice. He explores the ingenuity of the Venetians and their food culture, born from the aquatic environment and global influences.

In Canada, a tiny turtle ventures through a forest of giants in search of the wetland, and in South Africa, a bushbaby is drawn towards a world of light in his quest to find a home.

Papua New Guinea is home to a rare fishing prize - often called the best freshwater fighting fish on the planet: the Papuan Black Bass.

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

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

Papua New Guinea is home to a rare fishing prize - often called the best freshwater fighting fish on the planet: the Papuan Black Bass.

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

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

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

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

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Papua New Guinea is home to a rare fishing prize - often called the best freshwater fighting fish on the planet: the Papuan Black Bass.

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

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Europe - a continent transformed by mankind, where extraordinary animals are found in surprising places.

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

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

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Papua New Guinea is home to a rare fishing prize - often called the best freshwater fighting fish on the planet: the Papuan Black Bass.

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Robson's Russian adventure starts in the region of Khabarovsk on the quest for one of this area's predators, the Northern Pike.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Robson's Russian adventure starts in the region of Khabarovsk on the quest for one of this area's predators, the Northern Pike.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Robson's Russian adventure starts in the region of Khabarovsk on the quest for one of this area's predators, the Northern Pike.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

North America - a land of change where pioneering animals make the most of surprising opportunities.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

Robson's Russian adventure starts in the region of Khabarovsk on the quest for one of this area's predators, the Northern Pike.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Robson's journey takes him to New Caledonia, home to the world's largest lagoon - and a place in which new fish species are still being discovered.

Competition for food becomes fierce as lion numbers rise; a lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

For the last leg, Paddy and Chris head to Switzerland to see if its cutting-edge treatments, medical science and health shortcuts can keep them younger for longer, inside and out.

Ben heads deeper into the vast Congo wilderness to fulfil his life-long dream of seeing wild gorillas. He discovers a region experiencing rapid change: logging roads have opened-up the rainforest.

Robson's journey takes him to New Caledonia, home to the world's largest lagoon - and a place in which new fish species are still being discovered.

Competition for food becomes fierce as lion numbers rise; a lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

For the last leg, Paddy and Chris head to Switzerland to see if its cutting-edge treatments, medical science and health shortcuts can keep them younger for longer, inside and out.

Ben heads deeper into the vast Congo wilderness to fulfil his life-long dream of seeing wild gorillas. He discovers a region experiencing rapid change: logging roads have opened-up the rainforest.

Robson's journey takes him to New Caledonia, home to the world's largest lagoon - and a place in which new fish species are still being discovered.

Competition for food becomes fierce as lion numbers rise; a lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

For the last leg, Paddy and Chris head to Switzerland to see if its cutting-edge treatments, medical science and health shortcuts can keep them younger for longer, inside and out.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Competition for food becomes fierce as lion numbers rise; a lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs; Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.

Robson's journey takes him to New Caledonia, home to the world's largest lagoon - and a place in which new fish species are still being discovered.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Africa - home to the greatest wildlife gatherings on earth. But even in this land of plenty, wildlife faces huge challenges.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Robson's journey takes him to New Caledonia, home to the world's largest lagoon - and a place in which new fish species are still being discovered.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Africa - home to the greatest wildlife gatherings on earth. But even in this land of plenty, wildlife faces huge challenges.

Robson's adventure concludes as he journeys into the wilderness of Argentina, on the hunt for a peculiar fish called the Pacu.

In northern Guangdong, majestic mountain ranges are home to a dazzling array of wildlife; Silver Pheasants, Chinese Pangolins, Black Kites, Chinese Giant Salamanders, and a new species of cave gecko.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

Our 2300 miles of motorway are the backbone of the country; without them, we'd probably all grind to a halt. Hannah takes a drive to the National Highways control centre for the UK's busiest motorway.

Robson's adventure concludes as he journeys into the wilderness of Argentina, on the hunt for a peculiar fish called the Pacu.

In northern Guangdong, majestic mountain ranges are home to a dazzling array of wildlife; Silver Pheasants, Chinese Pangolins, Black Kites, Chinese Giant Salamanders, and a new species of cave gecko.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

Our 2300 miles of motorway are the backbone of the country; without them, we'd probably all grind to a halt. Hannah takes a drive to the National Highways control centre for the UK's busiest motorway.

Robson's adventure concludes as he journeys into the wilderness of Argentina, on the hunt for a peculiar fish called the Pacu.

In northern Guangdong, majestic mountain ranges are home to a dazzling array of wildlife; Silver Pheasants, Chinese Pangolins, Black Kites, Chinese Giant Salamanders, and a new species of cave gecko.

For the last leg, Paddy and Chris head to Switzerland to see if its cutting-edge treatments, medical science and health shortcuts can keep them younger for longer, inside and out.

Our 2300 miles of motorway are the backbone of the country; without them, we'd probably all grind to a halt. Hannah takes a drive to the National Highways control centre for the UK's busiest motorway.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Robson's adventure concludes as he journeys into the wilderness of Argentina, on the hunt for a peculiar fish called the Pacu.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

David Attenborough presents the first in a new series. Coasts: where two worlds collide, and where animals fight for survival amidst constant change.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

In northern Guangdong, majestic mountain ranges are home to a dazzling array of wildlife; Silver Pheasants, Chinese Pangolins, Black Kites, Chinese Giant Salamanders, and a new species of cave gecko.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Robson's adventure concludes as he journeys into the wilderness of Argentina, on the hunt for a peculiar fish called the Pacu.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

In the vibrant, bustling Spanish capital Madrid, Michael enjoys an Ecuadorian feast, tries suckling pig at the world's oldest restaurant, and visits El Teatro Real opera house and the Royal Palace.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

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.

Hurricane Helene triggers catastrophic flash floods in North Carolina, prompting dramatic rescues, and a rare 'derecho' storm ravages downtown Houston, causing widespread destruction.

In the vibrant, bustling Spanish capital Madrid, Michael enjoys an Ecuadorian feast, tries suckling pig at the world's oldest restaurant, and visits El Teatro Real opera house and the Royal Palace.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

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 vibrant, bustling Spanish capital Madrid, Michael enjoys an Ecuadorian feast, tries suckling pig at the world's oldest restaurant, and visits El Teatro Real opera house and the Royal Palace.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

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.

Hurricane Helene triggers catastrophic flash floods in North Carolina, prompting dramatic rescues, and a rare 'derecho' storm ravages downtown Houston, causing widespread destruction.

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

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.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

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

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

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 heads deeper into the vast Congo wilderness to fulfil his life-long dream of seeing wild gorillas. He discovers a region experiencing rapid change: logging roads have opened-up the rainforest.

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

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

Ben heads deeper into the vast Congo wilderness to fulfil his life-long dream of seeing wild gorillas. He discovers a region experiencing rapid change: logging roads have opened-up the rainforest.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

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

For his latest Railway Adventure Nick is in Romania, undertaking a journey he's dubbed 'The Transylvania Express'.

Ben heads deeper into the vast Congo wilderness to fulfil his life-long dream of seeing wild gorillas. He discovers a region experiencing rapid change: logging roads have opened-up the rainforest.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

In northern Guangdong, majestic mountain ranges are home to a dazzling array of wildlife; Silver Pheasants, Chinese Pangolins, Black Kites, Chinese Giant Salamanders, and a new species of cave gecko.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

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.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Guy explores Vietnam's fields and factories to see how the single-party state is also fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and the world's next high-tech workshop.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

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.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.

Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the green heart of Italy. From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.

Ash explores Henan's Great Wall origins, visits Shaolin Temple, meets a protector in Chengziyu, and dives into Panjiakou's submerged wall.

Ben dives into China's history, culture and fast-paced modern life, from the ancient Great Wall to bustling Shanghai, visiting film studios, exploring nightlife, and taking an unofficial bike ride.

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.

For the last leg, Paddy and Chris head to Switzerland to see if its cutting-edge treatments, medical science and health shortcuts can keep them younger for longer, inside and out.