BBC Earth

James visits the Peruvian Andes to learn how a bitter potato helps inhabitants survive the altitude. 2/3

How weather conditions affect different areas and people's lives around the world.

Hadrian's Wall once formed the N/W frontier of the Roman Empire. However new evidence reveals how the ruthless Roman military crossed over and took the fight to their enemy.

Simon travels from the beautiful fjords of Norway to the volcanic island of Iceland.

Armed with his trusty 1913 Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo travels from Sofia to Istanbul along part of the route taken by the Orient Express.

Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey visit a factory in Market Drayton that produces 100,000 festive gingerbread biscuits a week.

Changing landscapes and animal patterns threaten the survival of those who dwell in the arctic. The Hailstones search for a once abundant food source quickly turns to desperation.

James visits the Peruvian Andes to learn how a bitter potato helps inhabitants survive the altitude. 2/3

Simon travels from the beautiful fjords of Norway to the volcanic island of Iceland.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetising their assets. Who will succeed in the world of commerce?

Ben heads to northern England and stays with host Paul in Lincolnshire onboard his 30-year-old converted military truck. He discovers why Paul traded living in a house for life on the road.

Documentary series in which Ben Fogle meets people who have given up the rat race.

From Alaska's north to its southern tip, Alaskans improvise as essential gear breaks down.

A behind-the-scenes look at this dazzling exploration of Earth's biggest and most varied continent, Asia.

Armed with his trusty 1913 Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo travels from Sofia to Istanbul along part of the route taken by the Orient Express.

Gregg Wallace visits a rice pudding factory making 360,000 cans a day.

In this first episode, Dara Ó Briain - comedian, amateur astronomer and confirmed sceptic - embarks on a journey to explore the mysteries of the world's pyramids.

An injured wild dog guards his pack's largest-ever litter, and leopard Mutima leaves home.

The Alaskan residents are either hunting birds to stock up their freezers, training their young families how to fish or training up a puppy to be a hunting dog.

In Boquete, Ben joins Andi and Rick and their son Cole, from Oregon, USA. He learns why they left their comfortable lives in the States behind to develop a unique coffee plantation. 3/12

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Jess Fostekew and her good friend and fellow comedian Desiree Burch take on an utterly insane trip across Colorado's Rocky Mountains in a Wild West adventure.

The last of the snow melts in Alaska, and residents of the arctic make hay while the midnight sun shines. After a lean winter, Andy Bassich and Denise Becker search for fertile hunting grounds.

Ben Fogle ventures to the lesser-known Greek island of Andros to visit Sandy, founder of a remote animal shelter perched on the slopes of the island's highest peak.

Michael Mosley and James Wong explore the effect that food has on our most important organ

A flash flood in Australia leaves a family running scared. In Wisconsin, a woman and her dog risk getting swept under the ice and a tornado forces a man to take cover in Vancouver.

Stonehenge, the site whose origins have baffled historians for centuries. Yet now, a discovery on the bed of the Mediterranean sea floor could hold some new clues.

Simon travels through the forests of Sweden to Denmark's beautiful capital, Copenhagen.

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Jess Fostekew and her good friend and fellow comedian Desiree Burch take on an utterly insane trip across Colorado's Rocky Mountains in a Wild West adventure.

The last of the snow melts in Alaska, and residents of the arctic make hay while the midnight sun shines. After a lean winter, Andy Bassich and Denise Becker search for fertile hunting grounds.

Ben Fogle ventures to the lesser-known Greek island of Andros to visit Sandy, founder of a remote animal shelter perched on the slopes of the island's highest peak.

Michael Mosley and James Wong explore the effect that food has on our most important organ

Steve goes in search of ocean acrobats, a wily coyote and a seriously fearsome snake.

Bill and Sir Trevor McDonald take in Dedham Vale, the Essex-Suffolk border and the Stour Estuary, as they explore the home of artist John Constable and chat about Trevor's esteemed career.

Ben Fogle meets an author in Co Galway on Ireland's west coast who has turned his back on both money and technology, experimenting with living using only what he can source from the land.

Hailstones pull together to fix their fishing net. Sue rushes to clear away a stream gathered on the surface of the airstrip runway and Jessie goes in search of some good wood to make a raft.

The mummy of Seqenenre Tao, known as 'The Brave', one of the rulers of the Theban region of Egypt, is examined. The King evidently suffered a brutal death, either on the battlefield or by execution.

Gregg Wallace learns how a whole 187 tonne train is made.

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

On the Jurassic Coast's South West Coast Path, Paul Merton and Bill ponder what we leave behind and Paul's return to stand-up.

While transporting valuable cargo, Jessie's boat gets stuck on a sandbar. Ricko has success on his fishing trip, and Sue takes a risk to collect coal.

Ben travels to Cambodia to live with a fellow Brit who is raising his own castaway tribe on a tropical island.

Mummies Unwrapped introduces new theories about how ancient civilisations once lived and died, and it shines a light on what, if any, mystical forces or supernatural phenomena may be at work.

Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey visit a factory in Market Drayton that produces 100,000 festive gingerbread biscuits a week.

Martin prepares two young bulls for the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.

As the thaw draws to a close, Alaskans battle the clock to maximize their final days of sunlight in the Arctic.

Documentary series in which Ben Fogle meets people who have given up the rat race.

The Great British Intelligence Test measures the brainpower of the nation in one of the largest intelligence experiments of its kind.

Dr Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave pick up the story 90 minutes after the earthquake.

Joanna Lumley sets off on one her most epic voyages yet. A journey through the world's greatest spice continents. In this episode Joanna is heading to a collection of remote Indonesian islands.

Martin prepares two young bulls for the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.

As the thaw draws to a close, Alaskans battle the clock to maximize their final days of sunlight in the Arctic.

Documentary series in which Ben Fogle meets people who have given up the rat race.

The Great British Intelligence Test measures the brainpower of the nation in one of the largest intelligence experiments of its kind.

Dr Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave pick up the story 90 minutes after the earthquake.

Steve joins teams trying to prevent the rhino from being hunted to extinction.

Joanna Lumley sets off on one her most epic voyages yet. A journey through the world's greatest spice continents. In this episode Joanna is heading to a collection of remote Indonesian islands.

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.

On the Jurassic Coast's South West Coast Path, Paul Merton and Bill ponder what we leave behind and Paul's return to stand-up.

Ben travels to Cambodia to live with a fellow Brit who is raising his own castaway tribe on a tropical island.

While transporting valuable cargo, Jessie's boat gets stuck on a sandbar. Ricko has success on his fishing trip, and Sue takes a risk to collect coal.

Mummies Unwrapped introduces new theories about how ancient civilisations once lived and died, and it shines a light on what, if any, mystical forces or supernatural phenomena may be at work.

Gregg Wallace gets exclusive access to a factory that builds red London buses.

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.

Guangdong's coastline is the longest in China and is shelter to all manner of extraordinary marine life; Corals, Green Turtles, Bowed fiddler crabs, and the Black-faced spoonbill.

Shaun Ryder joins Bill for a Somerset stroll through the Avalon Marshes, Chew Valley and Ham Hill, while they chat about the ups and downs of Shaun's life.

Andy returns home to pick up the pieces. Jessie must harvest salmon before the close of the fishing season. Sue searches the local waterways for winter food. The Hailstones gather key resources.

Ben meets a Pembrokeshire family living on the side of a rugged mountain, where they catch and forage for their own food and salvage junk for homemade inventions.

Experts around the world utilise modern technologies and criminologist's techniques to unveil new facts that led to the deaths of some of Ancient Egypt's most important royals.

In this first episode, Dara Ó Briain - comedian, amateur astronomer and confirmed sceptic - embarks on a journey to explore the mysteries of the world's pyramids.

This final episode features all the farmers from across the year, reflecting on what each season means to them.

Ben journeys to the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas, to live with craftsman Robert.

Adventurer Ben Fogle finds his unique former "Stone Age" host, Lynx, living on a different continent to his last visit. Now, she's set up home deep in the Norwegian forest.

Dara returns to Egypt in search of answers to the two most compelling mysteries of all.

The James Webb Space Telescope will be the space observatory of the next decade when it launches. In addition to investigating the wealth of planets outside of our solar system, the observatory will peer back to some of the earliest galaxies that formed after the Big Bang - and the very structure of the universe.

Simon travels from Arctic islands of Svalbard to the icy wilderness of Lapland.

This final episode features all the farmers from across the year, reflecting on what each season means to them.

For the Hailstones, the window to hunt big game animals grows shorter with each passing day. Sue Aikens must stay alert and aware of predator presence in Kavik.

Adventurer Ben Fogle finds his unique former "Stone Age" host, Lynx, living on a different continent to his last visit. Now, she's set up home deep in the Norwegian forest.

Dara returns to Egypt in search of answers to the two most compelling mysteries of all.

The James Webb Space Telescope will be the space observatory of the next decade when it launches. In addition to investigating the wealth of planets outside of our solar system, the observatory will peer back to some of the earliest galaxies that formed after the Big Bang - and the very structure of the universe.

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.

Simon travels from Arctic islands of Svalbard to the icy wilderness of Lapland.

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.

Shaun Ryder joins Bill for a Somerset stroll through the Avalon Marshes, Chew Valley and Ham Hill, while they chat about the ups and downs of Shaun's life.

Ben meets a Pembrokeshire family living on the side of a rugged mountain, where they catch and forage for their own food and salvage junk for homemade inventions.

Andy returns home to pick up the pieces. Jessie must harvest salmon before the close of the fishing season. Sue searches the local waterways for winter food. The Hailstones gather key resources.

Experts around the world utilise modern technologies and criminologist's techniques to unveil new facts that led to the deaths of some of Ancient Egypt's most important royals.

Gregg Wallace visits a Manchester factory that churns out 6 million Jaffa Cakes every single day.

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.

Guangdong is China's most developed province, but wildlife continues to thrive alongside its people; myriads of pollinators, rare orchids, snakes, and Chinese Crocodile lizards.

In the first episode, Robson Green sets out on one of the most iconic walks in the UK, the Hadrian's Wall path.

Sue tracks a lone predator. The Hailstones have a chance at a key resource. Jessie builds a new cabin, and Andy fights the clock.

Ben Fogle meets Denni Karlsson, a former film-maker who has made a home in the highlands of eastern Iceland, and set up a wilderness centre exploring 200 years of local history.

Investigators attempt to understand why a mummy was transported half way around the world.

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Documentary series.

Ben journeys off the coast of New Zealand's North Island to Great Barrier Island, where he meets a man who gave up his promising scientific career to embrace life in an off-grid, secluded world.

Ben Fogle journeys to the mountains of central Portugal.

...Armstrong. In this final episode Alexander takes his life in his hands on a glacier the size of a desert, and finds out why Icelandic ten year olds hurl themselves at cliffs.

Stephen Mangan and Lara Ricote take on one of the most terrifying 4x4 roads in Australia.

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.

Documentary series.

It's the early days of dark winter. Falling temperatures and a heavy snowfall forces Alaskans to quickly finish their projects, or risk falling behind.

Ben Fogle journeys to the mountains of central Portugal.

...Armstrong. In this final episode Alexander takes his life in his hands on a glacier the size of a desert, and finds out why Icelandic ten year olds hurl themselves at cliffs.

Stephen Mangan and Lara Ricote take on one of the most terrifying 4x4 roads in Australia.

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.

Investigators attempt to understand why a mummy was transported half way around the 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.

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 first episode, Robson Green sets out on one of the most iconic walks in the UK, the Hadrian's Wall path.

Ben Fogle meets Denni Karlsson, a former film-maker who has made a home in the highlands of eastern Iceland, and set up a wilderness centre exploring 200 years of local history.

Sue tracks a lone predator. The Hailstones have a chance at a key resource. Jessie builds a new cabin, and Andy fights the clock.

Investigators attempt to understand why a mummy was transported half way around the world.

Gregg Wallace visits a factory that started making pork pies in 1928.

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.

The Atlantic winds blow on a country blessed by nature. A country where the rich, fertile soil has given birth to an exceptional wildlife.

Robson Green is in Austria hiking along the stunning Wachau Valley, following the incredible blue Danube.

For the individuals who've chosen to live in the remote Alaskan wilderness miles from civilisation, every day brings its challenges and triumphs.

Ben ventures off the wild coast of Northern Ireland to the remote and rugged island of Rathlin. He stays with 41-year-old Rauri Morgan, a former HR executive who turned his back on corporate life.

Could a shock discovery of a tooth hidden inside a jewellery box lead archaeologists to the lost mummy of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who is widely considered to be ancient Egypt's greatest queen?

An injured wild dog guards his pack's largest-ever litter, and leopard Mutima leaves home.

Documentary series.

Ben spends time with 40-year-old French-Canadian Julien, on the Thai border with Myanmar.

Ben Fogle travels to the forests of Chile to meet northern Brit Scott and his young family, and visit their hand-built off-grid cabin in the woods.

As the lions move against their rivals, can anyone match the force of this powerful pride?

James May uncovers the truth behind Sir Walter Raleigh's legendary rise - from his persuasive skills to his New World ventures - and reveals the dark legacy of his explorations.

The Great British Intelligence Test measures the brainpower of the nation in one of the largest intelligence experiments of its kind.

Documentary series.

Andy braves dangerous conditions on the Yukon River to hunt for much-needed meat. And, with her food supplies dwindling, Sue prepares to go looking for a moose.

Ben Fogle travels to the forests of Chile to meet northern Brit Scott and his young family, and visit their hand-built off-grid cabin in the woods.

As the lions move against their rivals, can anyone match the force of this powerful pride?

James May uncovers the truth behind Sir Walter Raleigh's legendary rise - from his persuasive skills to his New World ventures - and reveals the dark legacy of his explorations.

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.

The Great British Intelligence Test measures the brainpower of the nation in one of the largest intelligence experiments of its kind.

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.

Robson Green is in Austria hiking along the stunning Wachau Valley, following the incredible blue Danube.

Ben ventures off the wild coast of Northern Ireland to the remote and rugged island of Rathlin. He stays with 41-year-old Rauri Morgan, a former HR executive who turned his back on corporate life.

For the individuals who've chosen to live in the remote Alaskan wilderness miles from civilisation, every day brings its challenges and triumphs.

Could a shock discovery of a tooth hidden inside a jewellery box lead archaeologists to the lost mummy of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who is widely considered to be ancient Egypt's greatest queen?

Gregg Wallace visits a factory making 432 million crumpets every year.

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.

Fascinating, surprising and beautifully filmed, Wild France offers a magical insight into the natural history of this beautiful country.

Robson Green is in Scotland, a walkers' paradise, hiking the staggering rift valley that is the Great Glen Way.

Ricko DeWilde heads out on a proxy moose hunt. Sue Aikens builds an arctic entryway. The Hailstones pass down family fishing techniques. Andy Bassich revives his land after his injury.

Ben meets Jake Williams, a 70-year-old hermit living on the edge of a forest in the Cairngorms, who has made a home on the site of an ancient settlement and enjoys a diet of roadkill stir fry.

The investigators attempt to discover the killer of an infamous Pharaoh and under the secret behind the death of a dynasty.

Jess Fostekew and her good friend and fellow comedian Desiree Burch take on an utterly insane trip across Colorado's Rocky Mountains in a Wild West adventure.

Documentary series.

Ben joins adventurer Randi, who was the first Norwegian woman to climb Everest.

Ben meets a family at the start of their new life, undertaking an ambitious renovation of a dilapidated farmhouse in a Bulgarian village, discovering how crucial this fresh start is for them.

Jamali Maddix and Larry Dean experience the Land of the Thunder Dragon, a place of mystery and wonder in the rarely-visited and remote kingdom of Bhutan.

Sue Perkins starts her journey in Tokyo, home to 36 million people. She trains with a female sumo wrestling team and meets a family who live with robots.

See the long, dark, frozen winters to sweltering, bug-infested summers in remote Canada.

Documentary series.

As dark winter descends on the Arctic, unseasonably warm temperatures cause uncertain conditions on the frozen tundra.

Ben meets a family at the start of their new life, undertaking an ambitious renovation of a dilapidated farmhouse in a Bulgarian village, discovering how crucial this fresh start is for them.

Jamali Maddix and Larry Dean experience the Land of the Thunder Dragon, a place of mystery and wonder in the rarely-visited and remote kingdom of Bhutan.

Sue Perkins starts her journey in Tokyo, home to 36 million people. She trains with a female sumo wrestling team and meets a family who live with robots.

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.

Steve sets sail to Bali for a diving adventure to find a giant ocean sunfish.

See the long, dark, frozen winters to sweltering, bug-infested summers in remote Canada.

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 this first episode, Dara Ó Briain - comedian, amateur astronomer and confirmed sceptic - embarks on a journey to explore the mysteries of the world's pyramids.

Adventurer Ben Fogle finds his unique former "Stone Age" host, Lynx, living on a different continent to his last visit. Now, she's set up home deep in the Norwegian forest.

Ben Fogle journeys to the mountains of central Portugal.

The Alaskan residents are either hunting birds to stock up their freezers, training their young families how to fish or training up a puppy to be a hunting dog.

Iceland

Gregg visits a factory that churns out 32 million mints per day.

In a world where enemies watch for weakness, our ancient powers must use all their strength and cunning to defend their people and conquer new lands. Who will rise to the challenge of the battlefield.

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.

Guangdong's coastline is the longest in China and is shelter to all manner of extraordinary marine life; Corals, Green Turtles, Bowed fiddler crabs, and the Black-faced spoonbill.

With Alaska in bloom, its residents must continue to utilize their days to pursue resources and opportunities to enrich their lives.

Ben heads to Africa to meet a master bushman who quit a city career for the dry and dusty desert.

Michael Portillo travels the Habsburg imperial line from Vienna across the impressive Semmering Pass, a railway line blasted through the Alps, as he make his way onward to Trieste.

The Great British Intelligence Test measures the brainpower of the nation in one of the largest intelligence experiments of its kind.

For the Hailstones, the window to hunt big game animals grows shorter with each passing day. Sue Aikens must stay alert and aware of predator presence in Kavik.

We join Ben on the rugged cliffs of Cornwall, where he is staying with Davina and Todd and their family. Davina and Todd are a spirited couple who left the city for an empty field.