BBC Earth

Ben journeys from Stroma, inhabited 1,000 years ago, to Swona, its first inhabitants being the Vikings and then to the towering prehistoric cliffs of St Kilda, the most remote of Scotland's islands.

Find out if 12 ordinary people have what it takes to become astronuts, as they face various challenges and push themselves to the limit.

In Oregon, wildfires tear through the state. In Texas, a storm ruins a wedding. And in Hawaii, a climber fights for his life.

More stories of the brave and hardy people who live below zero in Northern Canada.

Ben Fogle journeys to the foothills of the Indian Himalayas to live with former fighter pilot, Steve Lall, who is now a mountain farmer.

Under attack from intruder male lions, the mums with young cubs must find the pride.

Back together again the lion mums struggle to feed many mouths, and one cub is starving.

Ben travels to an island off the New Zealand coast to meet a man who gave up a career in medicine to live off-grid.

Ben journeys to one of Britain's furthest outposts - the Shetland Islands to meet Helen and Jason, a couple on the edge of the weather-beaten island of Yell.

The end of the winter season means that Chip and Agnes have one last chance to harvest fat caribou until late summer.

Gregg Wallace explores the Grimsby factory that makes 80,000 fish fingers a day.

Zoe Ball explains that, when it comes to chocolate, you just need to eat the right sort.

In Budapest Joanna explores the river by boat and rides a unique children's railway, as well as discovering the city's Jewish heritage.

Under attack from intruder male lions, the mums with young cubs must find the pride.

Back together again the lion mums struggle to feed many mouths, and one cub is starving.

A Taiwanese pangolin and a family of tamarins in Brazil head to the edge of their worlds.

David looks at two examples of animal patterns that have baffled scientists for years.

Ben Fogle heads to Tuscany.

In Shenzhen and Hong Kong, Ben sees a dazzling drone show, explores Huaqiangbei Market, visits 'coffin homes', has coffee made by a robot barista and considers tech's environmental cost.

More stories of the brave and hardy people who live below zero in Northern Canada.

A chameleon in Madagascar and a watervole in Scotland travel to secure their bloodline.

Alaskans seek out vital resources amid a deep freeze.

Ben Fogle sets out to explore the all too evident underbelly of Detroit as he tries to discover what went wrong.

Find out if 12 ordinary people have what it takes to become astronuts, as they face various challenges and push themselves to the limit.

A once in a generation eruption on a volcanic island. In the United States, heavy rain and snow melt submerge a town and in Italy, giant hail pulls up pavements, and traps drivers in their cars.

In Shenzhen and Hong Kong, Ben sees a dazzling drone show, explores Huaqiangbei Market, visits 'coffin homes', has coffee made by a robot barista and considers tech's environmental cost.

Ben meets a former Florida cab driver who now farms coconuts on a remote island in the Philippines.

A Taiwanese pangolin and a family of tamarins in Brazil head to the edge of their worlds.

A chameleon in Madagascar and a watervole in Scotland travel to secure their bloodline.

Ben travels to Cambodia to live with a fellow Brit who is raising his own castaway tribe on a tropical island. Ben experiences how fragile life is for this family on their tiny island.

Callum and Zara try out new measures to protect their lambs from bird predation on Arran.

Callum and Zara are dealt an unexpected and heavy blow on their island farm.

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

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.

Dr Michael Mosley learns how some believe challenging the body can benefit the brain.

The discovery of an executed man in Northern Italy reveals the truth behind the Roman practice of crucifixion.

Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring and face some unexpected surprises.

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.

Richard journeys down the Severn - once a river of division and conflict, now one of connection.

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

Dr Michael Mosley learns how some believe challenging the body can benefit the brain.

Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to prepare for winter's return. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker set out for a key harvest.

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

Michael Mosley sees how to keep bodies, bones and muscles healthy as we age.

History gets personal as historian David Olusoga uncovers how British imperial history is family history.

Michael visits the magnificent stained-glass windows of the Cathedral of Sainte-Croix.

Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to prepare for winter's return. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker set out for a key harvest.

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

Michael Mosley sees how to keep bodies, bones and muscles healthy as we age.

History gets personal as historian David Olusoga uncovers how British imperial history is family history.

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.

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

Can Lucy persuade her dairy cows to adopt beef calves?

Gayle and Andrew are hoping their market stall gets the royal seal of approval.

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

Richard journeys down the Severn - once a river of division and conflict, now one of connection.

History gets personal as historian David Olusoga uncovers how British imperial history is family history.

A stunningly preserved tomb in an ancient Egyptian city, containing the mummy of a nameless, murdered pharaoh. Treasures Decoded looks into the city of Cleopatra, lost for over 1,000 years.

On the cusp of springtime, Alaskans encounter unexpected roadblocks in their struggle for survival. Meanwhile, Glenn injures his foot while travelling in deep snow.

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.

Richard journeys down the River Test. He discovers why this rare chalk stream is so important and how it's threatened by pollution.

The story behind Kingdom - the conservationists, antipoaching teams and the film crews.

History gets personal as historian David Olusoga uncovers how British imperial history is family history.

For Alaskans, the return of winter brings new and dangerous challenges.

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.

Historian David Olusoga uncovers how the British Empire lives on across the world.

Exploring our vital relationship with the Sun, from sun-worship and monuments such as Stonehenge, to how the Sun was formed and where its ferocious power comes from.

More stories of the brave and hardy people who live below zero in Northern Canada.

For Alaskans, the return of winter brings new and dangerous challenges.

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.

Historian David Olusoga uncovers how the British Empire lives on across the world.

Exploring our vital relationship with the Sun, from sun-worship and monuments such as Stonehenge, to how the Sun was formed and where its ferocious power comes from.

David looks at two examples of animal patterns that have baffled scientists for years.

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.

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.

Young crofters Noah and Bethany hope to build on their dad's farming ambitions.

A new arrival on the farm means Andrew, Gayle and Terrence have even more to juggle.

The story behind Kingdom - the conservationists, antipoaching teams and the film crews.

Richard journeys down the River Test. He discovers why this rare chalk stream is so important and how it's threatened by pollution.

In Shenzhen and Hong Kong, Ben sees a dazzling drone show, explores Huaqiangbei Market, visits 'coffin homes', has coffee made by a robot barista and considers tech's environmental cost.

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.

The winter comes to a close but the Alaskans are still struggling with their seasonal duties.

Sir David Attenborough examines the unusual ways in which Komodo dragons and aphids reproduce. 1/10

Richard explores the wilds of Scotland as he journeys down the River Clyde, in search of clawed alien invertebrates and other elusive species, and learns about the impact the Clyde has had globally.

The Ridge of Fire Part 1. An inconspicuous hill on the Spanish Island of La Palma bursts open, releasing an avalanche of lava. Within 24 hours, volcano expert Chris Horsley is on the scene.

In Shenzhen and Hong Kong, Ben sees a dazzling drone show, explores Huaqiangbei Market, visits 'coffin homes', has coffee made by a robot barista and considers tech's environmental cost.

As winter's grip in the Arctic strengthens, Alaskans are forced to react to avoid an icy demise.

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

Simon Reeve journeys through the lost world of Papua New Guinea's tropical rainforest.

Josh Morgerman continues to document Hurricane Michael, as its devastating course progresses over Panama City. As 155mph winds wreak havoc on the city, it's a fight for survival.

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.

As winter's grip in the Arctic strengthens, Alaskans are forced to react to avoid an icy demise.

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

Simon Reeve journeys through the lost world of Papua New Guinea's tropical rainforest.

Josh Morgerman continues to document Hurricane Michael, as its devastating course progresses over Panama City. As 155mph winds wreak havoc on the city, it's a fight for survival.

Ben ventures deep into the Scottish Highlands to meet Iona and her young family on the near-10,000-acre wilderness estate that she grew up on.

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

Emma's spy cameras reveal a host of cute surprises.

Behind on the dairy shed build, Lucy and Adam still need to buy cows to milk. Callum and Zara are building for their future, and Terrence's heart appointment gives cause to reflect.

The Ridge of Fire Part 1. An inconspicuous hill on the Spanish Island of La Palma bursts open, releasing an avalanche of lava. Within 24 hours, volcano expert Chris Horsley is on the scene.

Richard explores the wilds of Scotland as he journeys down the River Clyde, in search of clawed alien invertebrates and other elusive species, and learns about the impact the Clyde has had globally.

Sir David Attenborough examines the unusual ways in which Komodo dragons and aphids reproduce. 1/10

A baby gorilla tries to escape his mother, a swimming lesson for alligator hatchlings, the baby alpaca who copies everything his mother does, and the seal pup left home alone.

The discovery of a submerged, 9,000-year-old stone circle may reveal the mysterious origins of Stonehenge.

With seasons changing in the Arctic, Alaskans hunt and explore various pathways through the wilderness before spring breakup fully arrives. 13/14

Ben meets the Powell family who are living an off-grid existence in a hidden valley in the Black Mountains in Wales. While there he helps plant the biggest new woodland in Wales for a generation.

Richard discovers the River Derwent's historical importance, as he journeys from the Derbyshire Peaks to Derby, the home of Rolls-Royce.

Documentary series. Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo erupts and smothers the nearby city of Goma with lava, taking 33 lives and destroying 4,000 homes.

A twin lamb is rejected by his mother; a baby African elephant learns to use his trunk; adventurous grey seal pups get into scrapes; and alligator hatchlings on their first hunt.

As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures to complete vital tasks.

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

A chameleon in Madagascar and a watervole in Scotland travel to secure their bloodline.

Michael Mosley sees how to keep bodies, bones and muscles healthy as we age.

Historian David Olusoga uncovers how the British Empire lives on across the world.

As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures to complete vital tasks.

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

A chameleon in Madagascar and a watervole in Scotland travel to secure their bloodline.

Michael Mosley sees how to keep bodies, bones and muscles healthy as we age.

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.

David Attenborough uncovers the cheats and impostors of the natural world.

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

Longyearbyen on Svalbard is the northern-most town in the world; a place you aren't allowed to be born or die in, carrying a gun is mandatory, and polar bears outnumber people.

Meet more quirky Svalbard residents, including Wiggo the taxi driver who's a dead ringer for Santa and Ben the chef who's attempting a food revolution with worm cookies.

Documentary series. Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo erupts and smothers the nearby city of Goma with lava, taking 33 lives and destroying 4,000 homes.

Richard discovers the River Derwent's historical importance, as he journeys from the Derbyshire Peaks to Derby, the home of Rolls-Royce.

Ben meets the Powell family who are living an off-grid existence in a hidden valley in the Black Mountains in Wales. While there he helps plant the biggest new woodland in Wales for a generation.

More stories of the brave and hardy people who live below zero in Northern Canada.

The Empire of the Ancient Greeks has long been of interest and fascination. Now, an incredible hoard of treasures discovered in an ancient grave is sheddding new light on their civilisation.

The Hailstones hunt for springtime waterfowl and welcome a new addition to the family. Meanwhile, Andy must protect his property from the imminent breakup of the Yukon River.

Ben journeys to the Suffolk countryside and a secretive patch of woodland, to spend the week with unique character Will, 50, who could be described as a true British caveman.

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

Documentary series. Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, is in the throes of her most violent eruption in recent years and hitting towns and cities below it.

More stories of the brave and hardy people who live below zero in Northern Canada.

Brutal storms threaten the lives of those living in the Arctic as they enter the start if the long dark winter.

Ben travels to the vast forests of the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria to join Miriam and Peter, a couple who have chosen life as nomads, hiking through some of the world's most striking wildernesses.

More stories of the brave and hardy people who live below zero in Northern Canada.

Rob and Rylan find an erotic temple, mud-wrestle and go barefoot through a holy city.

After being made to sweat in Wim's gym, the celebrities take on their coldest experience to date, the Ice Ladder.

Brutal storms threaten the lives of those living in the Arctic as they enter the start if the long dark winter.

Ben travels to the vast forests of the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria to join Miriam and Peter, a couple who have chosen life as nomads, hiking through some of the world's most striking wildernesses.

More stories of the brave and hardy people who live below zero in Northern Canada.

Rob and Rylan find an erotic temple, mud-wrestle and go barefoot through a holy city.

Ben journeys to the Suffolk countryside and a secretive patch of woodland, to spend the week with unique character Will, 50, who could be described as a true British caveman.

Ben is closer to home than he's ever been in rural Oxfordshire where he spends the week with a multi-generational family, who surrendered their conventional life.

Across Alaska the thaw brings new challenges and dangers for the region. Rising temperatures in Kava cause potential disaster for Sue's business. 13/20

Gregg Wallace explores one of the world's largest sauce factories in the Netherlands.

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.

Joanna returns to her birthplace, India, in search of a kitchen cupboard staple once known as 'black gold'. Starting in the majestic ancient city of Hampi, she's invited to a dazzling Hindu festival.

Documentary series transporting viewers to stunning locations across the planet, evoking a sense of calm throughout our minds and bodies.

A twin lamb is rejected by his mother; a baby African elephant learns to use his trunk; adventurous grey seal pups get into scrapes; and alligator hatchlings on their first hunt.

Sue prepares Kavik for a brutal winter storm. Andy constructs a new storage building. Glenn hunts a caribou to share with his family. The Hailstones go ice fishing.

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.

Sue harvests water and makes a water heater. Andy processes caribou. Jessie collects wood. Chip and Carol hunt caribou.

Michael Mosley sees how to keep bodies, bones and muscles healthy as we age.

Historian David Olusoga uncovers how the British Empire lives on across the world.

An opportunistic group of young Xudum lionesses surprises the crew with newborn cubs.

A new generation of lions, cheetahs and leopards is coming of age in the Okavango Delta.

For remote Alaskans, no task is completed easily.