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When a truck crashes into a cliff face, Bjoern has to join forces with a rival company at the rescue.

Security teams at Peru's biggest airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest problem: cocaine smuggling. The clothes in a 19-year-old's bag are oddly damp - they're soaked in liquid cocaine. Police uncover a 16 kg load in a suitcase. Officers detain two Colombians headed to Mexico. They've travelled from the Amazon - and they may be carrying. In the mail facility, cocaine is found infused in a blanket and hidden in artisanal boxes.

Security teams at Peru's biggest airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest problem: cocaine smuggling. A woman carrying cocaine in her body may have an accomplice. It's up to police to track her down before she can leave the country. Officers get word of a cocaine shipment and set up sting. An elderly woman seems surprised when police find cocaine in her bag. Could she be in on the scheme? A children's suit is soaked in cocaine.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Texas intercepts a truck with millions worth of meth concealed in a shipment of chilli peppers.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in El Paso finds a load of meth hidden in a railcar and quickly moves to stop the cartel from taking it back.

Hazen Audel faces brutal limestone peaks and dark flooded caves, as he seeks out a hidden village deep in the jungles of the Mekong Basin.

Hazen plunges into a world of natural treasures, searching Laos' ancient forests for precious mushrooms, which flourish after months of monsoons.

On final approach to a Nepali airport, Yeti Airlines Flight 691 falls from the sky.

A brand-new 737 falls from the sky over West Africa during a major storm, but investigators eventually discover weather had nothing to do with it.

We learn the science behind the fails when attempting a ski double backflip and walking downstairs on your hands.

In this episode we learn the science behind the fails when urban downhill cycling, smashing eggs, and surfing the biggest wave ever.

Find out the story of three favourites: High Liner's ready-to-eat 'fillets', the nutty candy bar Peanut Chews, and New England's Moxie soda.

Cheez Doodles bake 44,000 balls per minute; Golden Cannoli is the world's largest supplier of cannoli; beer is the magic ingredient in a BBQ sauce.

Mel is alerted to a possible ebola patient and must limit the man's contact with other passengers until she can get a firm diagnosis.

Mel deals with an angry family who have missed their connecting flight. Leigh is kept busy with an important repair to a 777 - a blocked toilet.

Enter a new generation of inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are looking to the edge of discovery for new ways to keep the wheels in motion.

A fascinating and inspirational look at how some of the world's leading scientists had to think outisde the box to research a cure for cancer. Their breakthrough moment occurred when they supercharged T cells which led to new treatments.

Why did Fukushima's nuclear plant melt down and explode after a massive earthquake? Why did the USS Forrestal explode, killing 134 crew?

Why did Deepwater Horizon explode, causing the worst manmade oil spill in history? Why did the Air France Concorde crash right after takeoff?

How did the shuttle Columbia tear itself to pieces during re-entry? How did a concrete high-rise in London become an inferno that killed 72?

When a dam collapses, the resulting disaster can be as catastrophic as a tsunami, inundating communities and destroying everything in its path.

In motorsports, the drive for speed can turn small errors into catastrophic crashes. Explore the top 10 accidents, their causes, and their impacts.

Experts examine the provenance of Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull, which some believe to be a Mayan artefact dating to over 3,000 years ago.

A "miracle cure" is a phrase commonly used today to market the latest wrinkle cream or multivitamin, but what happened to divinely inspired, old-fashioned miracle cures?

How did Rome rise to dominate so much of the ancient world? Off the coast of Sicily, investigators discover traces of a crucial naval battle.

Landing on a Caribbean island in a tropical storm, a 737 crashes just short of the runway.

1981: some rules were established in order to secure flights. But deadly distractions are always present.

This episode uncovers the innovations that enable the world's largest plane, the unique Antonov AN-255, to carry the world's heaviest air-freight.

This episode reveals the incredible engineering behind the Burj Khalifa. At more than half a mile high, it's the tallest sky scraper ever built.

Explore the most dramatic structural collapses in history, from the footbridge disaster in Morbi to the building collapse in Bangladesh.

The planet faces threats: quakes, deadly viruses, and asteroids. Discover the top 10 apocalyptic scenarios, the aftermath, and survival potential.

When wicked weather hits Norway's notorious roads, brigades of rescue workers work 24-7 to unblock vital trade routes that run through the mountain passes.

When an Arctic storm kicks off the coldest winter of a decade, Thord tries to rescue a truck blocking a blind bend but the driver ignores Thord's instructions and puts all their lives at risk.

To protect their business, Thord and Bjoern open a new garage on the Hardangervidda mountain. When Ole Henrik tries to save a jackknifed truck and trailer, a reckless manoeuvre gets him in trouble.

Indigenous Alaskans rely on the lessons of their ancestors to survive and thrive in challenging terrain.

Generations of Indigenous Peoples have thrived in harsh arctic climates because of their knowledge and stewardship of the land.

Hazen Audel seeks out a traditional musket hunt in a remote corner of Laos.

Hazen Audel crosses a vast swamp in search of the giant reticulated python.

Vintage Jordans, a mobile barber van and a stuffed animal are left behind.

Airport workers go above and beyond to find a cat who escaped onto the runway upon landing.

Landing on a Caribbean island in a tropical storm, a 737 crashes just short of the runway.

1981: some rules were established in order to secure flights. But deadly distractions are always present.

In this episode we examine snowless snowboarding, homespun boats and walking the plank.

In this episode we examine throwing nets, homemade Snow Luge tracks and Shallow water diving.

This Texas smokehouse puts the magic in one of Arby's sandwiches, and every two-ounce shot of this energy drink delivers a Texas-size wallop.

Find out the story of three favourites: Herr's kettle cooked potato chips, Dum-Dums Original Pops, and Joy Cones ice cream cones.

Find out the story of three favourites: White Castle's frozen cheeseburger sliders, Red Gold Salsa, and chocolate-covered Cordial Cherries.

Customs catch a smuggler hiding 2,000 tiny bottles of illegal prescription medication.

A 300-ton 777 needs to be jacked up, and a man gets caught carrying fake passports.

Ferrari creates in a new hybrid vehicle that could redefine the famous supercar manufacturer.

Honda Nsx. Honda reimagines their most celebrated sportscar by creating one of the first hybrid supercars.

Mega Factories Mini Cooper is a unique insight into the construction of Mini's brand new derivative.

CBP Air and Marine agents hunt for drug runners off the coast and in the jungles of Puerto Rico.

CBP confronts human smuggling at the San Ysidro border crossing, while HSI nabs a car loaded with 6 kilos of fentanyl pills headed into California.

The countries of the Lapland region as you've never seen them before.

This aerial tour of the Mediterranean reveals iconic beach umbrellas, Croatia's loneliest lighthouse, and Christmas celebrations in Malta.

The mask of Tutankhamun is one of the most famous finds of ancient Egypt.

Why is one moai bearded? Are flying saucers real? Can a wooden bucket heal?

Explore the legends of a French seer, a pit to hell and the first stigmata.

China Eastern Airlines 583 is on an overnight flight when it dives and climbs so severely that two passengers are killed and 150 are injured.

Air traffic controllers hear an explosion when Air Algérie Flight 6289 lifts off from the airport. Moments later, the Boeing 737-200 crashes.

How did Rome rise to dominate so much of the ancient world? Off the coast of Sicily, investigators discover traces of a crucial naval battle.

How did the Colosseum come to symbolize the might of Rome? Archaeologists venture into the ruins and unearth long-lost amphitheatres to find clues.

Explore a volcanic island, a decaying mansion, and a Cold War base.

On the Isle of Wight, palaeontologists discover the fossilised remains of a previously unknown species of dinosaur.

Explore the legends of a French seer, a pit to hell and the first stigmata.

Explore the legends of Rasputin, China's oracle bones and the Mothman.

In the 4th century BC, Plato described a utopia called Atlantis that disappeared without a trace. Ever since then, people have searched for this lost civilisation, but does it exist?

A "miracle cure" is a phrase commonly used today to market the latest wrinkle cream or multivitamin, but what happened to divinely inspired, old-fashioned miracle cures?

How did Rome rise to dominate so much of the ancient world? Off the coast of Sicily, investigators discover traces of a crucial naval battle.

How did the Colosseum come to symbolize the might of Rome? Archaeologists venture into the ruins and unearth long-lost amphitheatres to find clues.

Ferrari creates in a new hybrid vehicle that could redefine the famous supercar manufacturer.

Honda Nsx. Honda reimagines their most celebrated sportscar by creating one of the first hybrid supercars.

CBP Air and Marine agents hunt for drug runners off the coast and in the jungles of Puerto Rico.

CBP confronts human smuggling at the San Ysidro border crossing, while HSI nabs a car loaded with 6 kilos of fentanyl pills headed into California.

Explore a world never seen before - a world hidden under miles of water, the landscape of the Atlantic sea bed.

Air traffic controllers hear an explosion when Air Algérie Flight 6289 lifts off from the airport. Moments later, the Boeing 737-200 crashes.

China Eastern Airlines 583 is on an overnight flight when it dives and climbs so severely that two passengers are killed and 150 are injured.

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when cliff diving, swinging a sledgehammer and riding a motorised scooter.

Follow the daily drama at Dubai International as its 60,000-strong workforce intercepts smugglers, makes emergency aircraft repairs and builds a huge new concourse.

Tim and Fuzz head to Lincolnshire where the embodiment of a once luxurious era awaits: a 1929 Rolls Royce Doctor's Coupe.

Tim and Fuzz are taking on a much-underrated French hot hatch: a 1997 Peugeot 106 Rallye.

Go behind the scenes as Megafactories explores manufacturing goliaths and brings to life some of the greatest one-of-a-kind factories in the world.

San Diego HSI seizes a medley of narcotics hidden in a car, CBP processes ferry travelers in Puerto Rico, and officers at JFK discover looted artifacts.

HSI San Diego chases down a truckload of meth buried in garlic. CBP hunts for party drugs in toiletries at ATL and counterfeit merchandise at JFK.

Even the best building materials we have, can be deadly when they fail.

Italy's Morandi Bridge was an engineering marvel until it became a national embarrassment.

Bridges, buildings and controlled demolition, what happens when they fail?

During the long winter nights, there's no time to sleep for the ice road heroes. Jo Roger's called out of bed to rescue a truck buried in snow.

Bjørn and Thord team up to rescue a Swedish truck that slid into the ditch only 200 metres from its destination.

Air Crash Investigation reveals the truth behind legendary aviation disasters.

A Russian-made Superjet slams into an infamous mountain, while on a demonstration flight in Indonesia.

Archaeologists embark on new digs in Pompeii - they unearth a sacrificial skull, investigate a strange mummy, and crawl through underground tunnels.

The Golden House lies beneath Rome. Why was the vast place buried? And what can its fate reveal about its builder, the notorious emperor, Nero?

A century after Shackleton's Endurance sank beneath the ice, explorers uncover the legendary shipwreck and an amazing tale of survival.

David Attenborough draws on a lifetime of experience to reveal Earth's most spectacular underwater habitats.

Sao Paolo International Airport, Guarulhos, Brazil - South America's busiest. Here, Federal Police work 24-7 to stop illegal activity.

Security teams at Peru's biggest airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest problem: cocaine smuggling. A woman's bag is flagged in the x-ray area but she's already been inspected twice. Police must decide whether to tear the bag apart or let her go. An Italian man claims not to understand the police. He may be telling the truth. Or he may be trying to evade the law. A shipment of children's toys may hide a stash of cocaine.

Security teams at Peru's biggest airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest problem: cocaine smuggling. Police rush to handle a rare incident on a domestic flight: something suspicious in a Serbian citizen's bag. Agents find liquid cocaine disguised in drink bottles in another man's bag. A passenger without luggage reappears carrying a suitcase and agents rush to investigate. Counterfeit cash is uncovered in the mail facility.

Archaeologists embark on new digs in Pompeii - they unearth a sacrificial skull, investigate a strange mummy, and crawl through underground tunnels.

The Golden House lies beneath Rome. Why was the vast place buried? And what can its fate reveal about its builder, the notorious emperor, Nero?

Tim and Fuzz head to Lincolnshire where the embodiment of a once luxurious era awaits: a 1929 Rolls Royce Doctor's Coupe.

Tim and Fuzz are taking on a much-underrated French hot hatch: a 1997 Peugeot 106 Rallye.

San Diego HSI seizes a medley of narcotics hidden in a car, CBP processes ferry travelers in Puerto Rico, and officers at JFK discover looted artifacts.

HSI San Diego chases down a truckload of meth buried in garlic. CBP hunts for party drugs in toiletries at ATL and counterfeit merchandise at JFK.

Explore a world never seen before - a world hidden under miles of water, the landscape of the ocean bed.

Air Crash Investigation reveals the truth behind legendary aviation disasters.

A Russian-made Superjet slams into an infamous mountain, while on a demonstration flight in Indonesia.

A perfect bowl of ramen noodles; a classic American candy bar; and Challah egg bread, lovingly braided by hand.

First, we learn how Del Monte canned green beans are prepared for maximum freshness. Later, we reveal how to produce perfect farfalle pasta.

Over a million passengers pass through Dubai International Airport every week. Meet the people behind the scenes making this multi-billion dollar airport run smoothly.

The pressure is on as engines, cargo and construction materials all go missing - pushing an airport already near-capacity to breaking point.

Spring arrives, and Toronto airport faces new weather challenges.

Spring break puts new pressure on the airport infrastructure, its staff and the very planes themselves.

Find out how Lexus are moving away from their old image with a brand-new supercar capable of going from 0 to 100kph in under four seconds.

HSI enacts a controlled delivery of gun parts in NYC. CBP faces a surge of meth coming into Calexico, and questions an alleged sex tourist in Miami.

HSI San Diego catches a truckload of meth. CBP's Beagle Brigade sniffs out bioterrorism, and wrong turns at the northern border lead to drug arrests.

Throughout history, people have lost heads, wars, and their sanity for love. We find out how and why.

An exploration of history's many revolutions: industrial, sexual, and the big one, political.

Our modern world was created through invention, but how did some of the world's greatest come about?

Ireland doesn't take up much room on the map, but few places have such a celebrated identity.

Hannah Fry on how Iceland's dramatic geology shapes the nation's pioneering spirit.

In California's Mojave Desert, Virgin Galactic test pilots are at the controls of a revolutionary aircraft designed for sub-orbital flight.

A C-130 firebomber crashes while battling an epic Australian wildfire. And ATSB investigators must determine the cause—within an active fire zone.

Experts explore Hadrian's Wall, the biggest structure Rome built, to reveal the secrets of life and death on the ever-changing edge of empire.

Experts investigate Herculaneum's grisly skeletons and uncover what happened in the deadly final hours after Mount Vesuvius erupted.

Dive into the awe-inspiring world of Dutch engineering.

Embark on a thrilling journey through Germany's greatest feats of engineering.

A remarkable emergency landing in New Zealand reveals a worldwide danger.

Nuremberg Flight 108 breaks apart while trying to land at Düsseldorf airport.

Will travels to a remote South Pacific island threatened by rising seas.

The Kalahari Desert. Will travels to the Kalahari Desert to learn the secrets of the San people.

Experts explore Hadrian's Wall, the biggest structure Rome built, to reveal the secrets of life and death on the ever-changing edge of empire.

Experts investigate Herculaneum's grisly skeletons and uncover what happened in the deadly final hours after Mount Vesuvius erupted.

Spring arrives, and Toronto airport faces new weather challenges.

Spring break puts new pressure on the airport infrastructure, its staff and the very planes themselves.

HSI enacts a controlled delivery of gun parts in NYC. CBP faces a surge of meth coming into Calexico, and questions an alleged sex tourist in Miami.

HSI San Diego catches a truckload of meth. CBP's Beagle Brigade sniffs out bioterrorism, and wrong turns at the northern border lead to drug arrests.

Submerged shipwrecks and subterranean secrets reveal the story of New York City's rise.

In California's Mojave Desert, Virgin Galactic test pilots are at the controls of a revolutionary aircraft designed for sub-orbital flight.

First, we learn how Del Monte canned green beans are prepared for maximum freshness. Later, we reveal how to produce perfect farfalle pasta.

A C-130 firebomber crashes while battling an epic Australian wildfire. And ATSB investigators must determine the cause—within an active fire zone.

Enjoy this campfire treat without roughing it; meet the burger bun you can customize; and discover popcorn chips that are a popular snack in the sky.

First, we'll reveal what makes the Red Fusion smoothie so cool. Then, we tour a Wisconsin bakery that produces 400,000 cinnamon rolls daily.

Journey through the town of Mt. Olive for plenty of pickled peppers, and discover the simple yet key ingredient to New Yorker Bagels' bagel.

Duty Manager Khalil has to help a family stranded in the terminal, while Controller Nargis must free a cargo of meat stuck in the desert heat.

Dubai International is put to the test when an emergency in air traffic control leads to a runway closure. Meanwhile, tension is mounting on the building site of a new $3.2 billion terminal.

A final head-to-head dogfight against an instructor is the ultimate test.

The remaining students face a final, brutal dogfight with their instructor.

Visit Nissan's megafactory, where cutting-edge aerodynamics, hi-tech engineering and a handcrafted V6 engine create a mass-produced supercar.

HSI Puerto Rico intercepts a shipment of 66 kilos of cocaine bound for Pennsylvania worth nearly $2 million.

HSI and CBP seize counterfeit cash and fake vax cards arriving from Peru. CBP Calexico pulls 205 kilos of meth from a heavily loaded car.

Will travels to a remote South Pacific island threatened by rising seas.

The Kalahari Desert. Will travels to the Kalahari Desert to learn the secrets of the San people.

A prosthetic eye, a $5000 bag and an heirloom Rolex are lost in transit.

Airport workers reunite travellers with their missing items, including a 40th-anniversary gift and a wallet brimming with $1,500 in cash.

Airport workers go above and beyond to find a cat who escaped onto the runway upon landing.

On a winter cargo run, Loganair Flight 670A crashes into the North Sea, killing both pilots and leaving investigators stumped.

Qantas Airways flight 72 nearly falls out of the sky, resulting in investigators searching for the threatening flaw

Gladiators of the Lost Colosseum. Archaeologists discover evidence that sheds fresh light on the enduring appeal of Roman gladiator games, and the stars who fought in the arena.

Pompeii was a thriving town until it came to a sudden end in 79 AD. Now excavators are digging to unearth the dark side of this Roman town.

Toronto Airport is on high alert as intruders infiltrate restricted areas.

Winter storms batter the US and ground flights at Toronto Airport.

The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard performs search and rescue operations.

The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard intercepts drug smugglers at full throttle.

CBP seizes suitcases of drugs bound for the UK and looted ancient statues.

CBP seizes fentanyl, coke and heroin. HSI Miami intercepts outbound guns.

Gladiators of the Lost Colosseum. Archaeologists discover evidence that sheds fresh light on the enduring appeal of Roman gladiator games, and the stars who fought in the arena.

Pompeii was a thriving town until it came to a sudden end in 79 AD. Now excavators are digging to unearth the dark side of this Roman town.

A final head-to-head dogfight against an instructor is the ultimate test.

The remaining students face a final, brutal dogfight with their instructor.

HSI Puerto Rico intercepts a shipment of 66 kilos of cocaine bound for Pennsylvania worth nearly $2 million.

HSI and CBP seize counterfeit cash and fake vax cards arriving from Peru. CBP Calexico pulls 205 kilos of meth from a heavily loaded car.

Drain the Oceans reveals the biggest wrecks in the world.

On a winter cargo run, Loganair Flight 670A crashes into the North Sea, killing both pilots and leaving investigators stumped.

Qantas Airways flight 72 nearly falls out of the sky, resulting in investigators searching for the threatening flaw

Meet the team behind Omaha Steak's filet mignons; Zatarain's Dirty Rice has been a favorite since 1889; Annie's Cheddar Bunnies multiply like rabbits.

Follow the trajectory of McDonald's French Fries; Cracker Jack makes candy by the truckload; a pizza factory grinds 6-million pounds of cheese a year.

Passenger Operations has to cope with a group of stranded tourists, and a missing passenger puts a curfew-critical flight to Sydney in jeopardy.

David Robson must greet some temperamental VIP passengers and Dispatcher Nizel has a problem when a brand-new A380 goes missing.

From dangling from ropes high up in the air to diving beneath a shaky bridge, Sean Riley will try anything to complete his latest fixes.

Riley joins engineers at the Paranal Observatory in Chile to move a 23-ton, $15-million mirror. If damaged, it will take six years to replace.

National Geographic. In this special episode, we'll explore the extraordinary world of engineering in some of the biggest and most spectacular modes of transportation in the world.

In San Diego, CBP officers empty a gas tank filled with 35 packages of meth, all tied together for quick retrieval.

CBP finds a smuggler of so-called "crazy pills" at JFK, and responds to the Covid-19 crisis on the southern border, seizing over 800lbs of meth.

These jobs are so big, Thord, Bjoern and rookie Terje call on each other for extra equipment and expertise as they clear dangerous Norwegian roads.

These jobs are so big, Thord, Bjoern and rookie Terje call on each other for extra equipment and expertise as they clear dangerous Norwegian roads.

These jobs are so big, Thord, Bjoern and rookie Terje call on each other for extra equipment and expertise as they clear dangerous Norwegian roads.

In this special episode, Thord and Bjoern team up on several rescues and Ole Henrik is called to recover a concrete mixer laying on its side.

Margot, caught off guard by an unplanned litter of puppies, prepares to leave her Yukon trapline early.

On its final approach to Zurich, Alitalia Flight 404 plows into a forested hillside killing everyone on board.

A commuter plane descends into heavy fog above Luxembourg when things go horribly wrong. Luxair Flight 50 crashes just miles from the runway.

Thord's imagination and some unique equipment help save an excavator, but Terje's recklessness wreaks havoc.

Jo, Thord and Bjoern face dangerous situations where one wrong move could push accidents from bad to worse.

Thord must save a 40-tonner while trucks speed past to get up a hill. Later, he calls on Bjoern to help recover a badly damaged salmon truck.

Domenic calls on Thord when a stubborn driver creates more danger on the main road. Later, Thord is stressed when his winch wire runs short.

Margot, caught off guard by an unplanned litter of puppies, prepares to leave her Yukon trapline early.

As the weather warms, the homesteaders prepare for a new set of challenges.

We join the Coastguard operating round the islands of Curacao, Aruba, St Martin and Bonaire.

The Coastguards come across an unexpected find at sea.

The Search and Rescue helicopter searches for a missing girl on Bonaire.

Extraterrestrials or misidentified natural phenomena? Analyse compelling evidence and hear from experts as we explore the secret history of UFOs.

The truth behind the U.S. Government's secret Pentagon program on UAPs, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, otherwise known as UFO's, is exposed.

Astronomer J. Allen Hynek leads Project Blue Book's scientific efforts to catalog and investigate civilian reports of UFO's.

In San Diego, CBP officers empty a gas tank filled with 35 packages of meth, all tied together for quick retrieval.

CBP finds a smuggler of so-called "crazy pills" at JFK, and responds to the Covid-19 crisis on the southern border, seizing over 800lbs of meth.

In the race to be first to the gold fields, hundreds of thousands of people from across the world head west. Risks are run and people die.

On its final approach to Zurich, Alitalia Flight 404 plows into a forested hillside killing everyone on board.

A commuter plane descends into heavy fog above Luxembourg when things go horribly wrong. Luxair Flight 50 crashes just miles from the runway.

Celebrate the 100th birthday of Coca-Cola's iconic contour bottle, and bite into an all-beef Frank with a major Hollywood connection.

Today, we'll reveal how it takes a whopping 20 tonnes of gooey caramel a day to make Affy Tapples caramel apples.

Discover the preferred outer space protein among astronauts; watch as raw sugar is made into Domino's sugar cubes; and brownies are baked in a Ferris wheel-style oven.

John has seconds to drive on runways looking for debris and engineer Mian must work out why a jet won't move after its parking brake is released.

Today at Dubai International, Supervisor Mustapha Bourouche is trying to convince shoppers laden with duty-free purchases to lighten their load when a security issue threatens to delay the flight.

Tim and Fuzz take on their first ever Honda - a 32-year-old CR-X, a pocket rocket that is the very definition of fun.

Tim and Fuzz are restoring a Citroen SM, a grand tourer from the 1970s that many consider to be one of the greatest French cars ever made.

A Car S.O.S. call comes in for a BMW 2002 Turbo, but it becomes apparent that this legendary motor might prove a restoration challenge too far.

Ireland doesn't take up much room on the map, but few places have such a celebrated identity.

Hannah Fry on how Iceland's dramatic geology shapes the nation's pioneering spirit.

Explore a volcanic island, a decaying mansion, and a Cold War base.

On the Isle of Wight, palaeontologists discover the fossilised remains of a previously unknown species of dinosaur.

Explore the legends of Rasputin, China's oracle bones and the Mothman.

Security teams at Peru's biggest airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest problem: cocaine smuggling. A woman carrying cocaine in her body may have an accomplice. It's up to police to track her down before she can leave the country. Officers get word of a cocaine shipment and set up sting. An elderly woman seems surprised when police find cocaine in her bag. Could she be in on the scheme? A children's suit is soaked in cocaine.

Security teams at Peru's biggest airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest problem: cocaine smuggling. A woman's bag is flagged in the x-ray area but she's already been inspected twice. Police must decide whether to tear the bag apart or let her go. An Italian man claims not to understand the police. He may be telling the truth. Or he may be trying to evade the law. A shipment of children's toys may hide a stash of cocaine.

A remarkable emergency landing in New Zealand reveals a worldwide danger.

Just minutes from touching down, China Airlines Flight 140 falls out of the sky at Japan's Nagoya Airport.

With each generation, new technological advances emerge to match the increasing challenges of the economy. Experts share the latest science behind the machines of the new generation and their secrets.

Mining has been a dangerous and labour-intensive process. Now, with the evolution of engineering, machines have made the unthinkable possible.

Unique aerial footage reveals Europe's most impressive agricultural practices.

A spectacular aerial journey across the autumn season in Europe reveals the beauty of these iconic landscapes.

Unique aerial footage reveals the majestic sights of springtime in Europe.

Cameras soar across Europe, revealing a Swedish archipelago during an extraordinary competition.

Thord's imagination and some unique equipment help save an excavator, but Terje's recklessness wreaks havoc.