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New rookie Sehaj battles a back injury, abuse, and a time-critical delivery; meanwhile, 22-year-old Roy has the weight of the world on his shoulders carrying 48 tonnes of steel plates.

Richard prepares for capelin season, mechanical breakdowns on the Sea Doo mean that Conway and his father Rick have not caught any fish, and it's turbot season for the Atlantic Bandit.

A robbery at the Gold Retrievers' camp puts more pressure on Chris and Brad's partnership. Marcus and Linden fin

An atmospheric river hits the Fraser Valley trapping the Peters' ailing yarder and shutting down production indefinitely.

Lifting the lid on the engineering and technology that keeps us safe in the skies, this series shows the most heart-stopping and gut-wrenching plane incidents out there.

The Victoria Diggers are back chasing multi-million dollar nuggets, rookie team the Dust Devils' new dry blower grinds to a halt, and tragedy strikes the Gold Gypsies.

The Poseidon Crew face a financial disaster, the Victoria Diggers' $150,000 wash plant arrives with horrendous damage, and rookie team The Goldtimers put their families' future on the line.

There is chaos on both land and sea as a massive ship prepares to sail with millions in cargo, and a skipper faces a potential season-ending disaster.

When the hard hat heroes scramble to offload a huge shipment, the heavy-duty mechanics step in to help them pull off the mission.

The Cooks' latest purchase - a brand-new helicopter - can't seem to get off the ground, and Kurt Hammar's youngest son Kodi has dropped out of school to become a bull catcher.

Paul Mackie and the team try to find the causes of a two-year dry streak that threatens to end the dreams of rookie prospectors Chris Moore and Vince Federici.

Paul Mackie's team have just six days to help a team of ex-servicemen become skilled mobile goldminers and reach their dream of funding a veteran's charity.

Rick needs just four ounces and the Mahoneys are confronted by unscrupulous competition.

Scorching 45-degree desert heat pushes Rick to his limit. Alex risks facing snakes in his hunt for gold-rich pay dirt, and Greg crosses Australia to care for his sick father.

The Dirt Dogs and Gold Gypsies fight back against the rising number of gold thieves. Meanwhile, the Scrappers' washplant conveyor belt comes to a screaming halt.

The Mahoneys spend thousands of dollars on a loader for a final push at 8-Mile, and Alex is convinced there's big gold at Relief Creek. The Gold Gypsies strike it lucky.

With the season just weeks away from ending, the Dirt Dogs are struggling to hunt out their final $350,000 in gold.

Dennis chooses between his drive to mine and his loyalty to Cam. Karl's cut floods, putting his season in jeopardy.

Autumn arrives, and the miners battle Mother Nature in the hunt for gold as beavers threaten to shut down Big Al.

Crews are racing to rip through ground as winter descends. Ken fights sub-zero temperatures and Karl's mechanical skills are put to the test.

Ken calls a lifeline, Cam hits an impenetrable ice wall, and Big Al's bulldozer suffers a catastrophic breakdown.

Ken fights the dangerous Moose Creek road in a desperate bid for fuel, Karl's sluice is dealt a near-fatal blow, and Big Al is shut out of high-stakes ground.

Irishman Eric takes on the longest truck in the world, and Shelley tackles her first ever hay load over a notorious mountain range.

Mining buddies Donnie and Ronnie have an explosive break-up that threatens Donnie's dream of owning his own lease; at the 1870 mine, Richie builds a gold room to start sorting out fine gold.

We delve into the audacious escapades of Gerald Blanchard, a master thief who executed high-profile heists, and witness an ingenious tunnel used by El Chapo for his dramatic escape.

Colony 8 in Ukraine is one of the toughest and most notorious prisons in Ukraine; it is said that no-one has ever escaped from here.

Two months after 9/11, ODA-574 helped Karzai's forces secure Tarin Kowt and fight the Taliban; a misdirected airstrike killed 23 people, but the Taliban surrendered by December 5th,

Imagine a mission to kill Bin Laden or your Black Hawk being shot down; real tales are featured in this series with footage and stories from Special Operation Forces who risked everything.

Reza sets off on a quest to be the first to capture the mysterious dugongs of Bahrain on camera.

The Gold Devils move their multi-million-dollar operation in search of big gold, and the new team of Vince, Bibi and Murray break ground on their dream lease.

The Ferals are on the gold when a four-wheeler crash leaves them a man down, and the Poseidon Crew battle to overcome a catastrophic mechanical failure.

The Gold Devils pin their hopes on an exploration mission to a rugged outback lease, and flood waters wreck the Gold Retrievers' new plant.

The Ferals lose a team member in the unforgiving outback, and Shane gets an attractive offer that could break up his partnership with Russell.

Jacqui and Andrews' big gold dreams are stalled by communication issues, and the Poseidon Crew battle wet weather to unearth a monster pay day.

An armed trespasser threatens the Gold Devils' exploration mission, and the Ferals uncover the biggest gold nugget of their mining careers.

Donnie finds out that his old business partner is using his trademarked mining logo for his new tourism venture; at the 1870 mine site, Richie is worried that mining manager Dan has lost his mojo.

The season is nearly over and all the teams are racing to hit their $500,000 gold targets; Damo and Matt are the goldfield's frontrunners, but they're being plagued by 11th-hour machinery breakdowns.

Mining season has just begun as newcomer Big Al gets off to a great start, Bernie struggles with an inexperienced crew, and best friends Ken and Guillaume can't find any gold at all.

Ken and Guillaume fight a flooding creek, Karl is still waiting to get his sluice set up, and Big Al goes after the "smart" gold.

On Snow Creek, Bernie faces severe problems as he sets up his second gold claim. Plus, Karl struggles to keep his father's mammoth sluice operational. " "

Ken and Guillaume face breakdowns as a crew member goes AWOL, Bernie's move to Snow Creek seems to be paying off - if he can get his sons to step up - and Al's streak is threatened.

Big Al is left sweating when a rookie worker takes a huge risk with an excavator worth $200,000. And, Karl must act fast to save his most valuable piece of equipment.

The Dust Devils face a nightmare journey to their remote mining lease. The Ferals are set a huge gold target, and the Poseidon Crew find a nugget.

A machinery problem adds more woes to the Dust Devils' nightmare start. Shane and Russell find gold, while the Poseidon Crew hunt for an intruder.

Machinery breakdowns cause tensions to rise in the Poseidon Crew. The Ferals are moved onto a new lease, and the Gold Timers get stranded.

An old treasure map leads the Poseidon Crew to a big nugget. Marcus and Linden call in some expert help, while Shane and Russell take a financial gamble.

After a frustrating day, the Ferals hit a gold hot streak. An injury rocks the Gold Timers, while Shane and Russell struggle with their homemade sluice.

The Poseidon Crew race to find gold before freezing weather shuts them down and the Dust Devils gamble over $150,000 on a crushing plant as a new team hunt the vast state of Queensland.

Marcus hits his biggest gold of the season, the Dust Devils battle machine breakdowns and impure gold, and the Gold Timers' luck is finally on the up.

The Poseidon Crew are desperate to find fine gold to fund their expensive operation. Rookie team Jacqui and Andrew find gold nuggets in Queensland.

Ash's Great Wall adventure begins in Henan Province searching for the origins of the Great Wall; he also seeks out the birthplace of kung fu and dives into the Panjiakou reservoir.

A driver shortage threatens to stall Australia's economy, but a new generation of rookie truckers is stepping up; guiding them are veterans who are determined to pass on the torch.

Six strangers head to Greenland to cash in on the new Arctic gold rush; the competition will be fierce as they live and work in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

Six strangers head to Greenland to cash in on the new Arctic gold rush; the competition will be fierce as they live and work in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

Christian digs down with a 38-tonne excavator to the blue clay layer that Ray hopes will be the key to the team finding a fortune, and Elley and Christian find the biggest piece of gold so far.

Six strangers head to Greenland to cash in on the new Arctic gold rush; the competition will be fierce as they live and work in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

With Greenland's harsh winter fast approaching, Ray and his team are halfway through their 12-week mining season... and it's now that a crucial weigh-in has surprising results.

Six strangers head to Greenland to cash in on the new Arctic gold rush; the competition will be fierce as they live and work in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

Six strangers head to Greenland to cash in on the new Arctic gold rush; the competition will be fierce as they live and work in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

The lobster price is holding strong above $AUD100 a kilo, but the lobster boat teams have all run into major problems. Teams Kai Koura and Ansons Bay are targeting a combined total of 1,000 big reds.

A dead man's diary leads Brent Shannon on a quest for a stash of lost gold. Paul Mackie takes a big risk when he buys a batch of high-value paydirt.

Mining season has just begun as newcomer Big Al gets off to a great start, Bernie struggles with an inexperienced crew, and best friends Ken and Guillaume can't find any gold at all.

The roof tears off of Aloha Airlines 243, a Boeing 737, at 24,000 feet.

Marcus hits his biggest gold of the season, the Dust Devils battle machine breakdowns and impure gold, and the Gold Timers' luck is finally on the up.

The Poseidon Crew are desperate to find fine gold to fund their expensive operation. Rookie team Jacqui and Andrew find gold nuggets in Queensland.

Mining season has just begun as newcomer Big Al gets off to a great start, Bernie struggles with an inexperienced crew, and best friends Ken and Guillaume can't find any gold at all.

Kellie and Henri unleash a new piece of tech on a vast salt lake. And in a remote frontier town, a chance meeting could turn a crisis into a jackpot for lone wolf Rick Fishers.

On the verge of a huge payday, the Dirt Dogs face up to a possible disaster, while Ted and Lecky's mission to find a one-in-a million nugget turns into a manhunt.

It's tough running a sapphire mine, and the Mifsuds are learning that the hard way; Ray and Paul use their 40-tonne drilling rig to punch a hole down to meet up with some old tunnels.

The $50,000 dryblower at the 1870 mine is generating much-needed gold, and Ritchie heads to the Gold Coast to try to sell a showpiece gold nugget for $30,000 to one of his cashed-up socialite mates.

Ken and Guillaume journey over a treacherous mountain pass. Cam stresses over getting Oklahoma welder Gary into the country. Mining couple Nika and Chris have a rough start to their season.

The Gold Devils race against the elements, Jacqui and Andrew push to new extremes, and mechanical issues leave the Ferals divided.

Alan and Salty look for remote gold in Western Australia's wild Kimberley region. But they are left stranded when they reach an impassable ridge line.

The Maldives is the ultimate holiday paradise in the Indian Ocean; in its middle is Maafushi Central Prison, a high-security facility covering an area the size of ten football pitches.

Imagine a mission to kill Bin Laden or your Black Hawk being shot down; real tales are featured in this series with footage and stories from Special Operation Forces who risked everything.

Imagine a mission to kill Bin Laden or your Black Hawk being shot down; real tales are featured in this series with footage and stories from Special Operation Forces who risked everything.

Accidents and incidents where problems with the interface between crew members and onboard avionics were a factor, and the causes of those problems.

The story of the Hatton Garden heist where elderly criminals made off with $18 million in valuables, plus a delve into a bloody clash when Mexican cartels shifted from drugs to pipeline theft.

Paul Mackie and his mine rescue team must haul a crew of first-time goldminers out of an epic three-year gold drought before their operation and family legacy ends in ruin.

Aviation's ultimate nightmare is when the plane itself lets you down; even though every component is tested and retested, it's impossible to totally eliminate mechanical failure.

The Dust Devil's entire operation is forced to shut down as The Poseidon Crew's dig zone floods. Every team is desperate to reach their targets. "

The Gold Gypsies make a discovery that could catapult their season, the Victoria Diggers hit red tape - pushing Neville to the edge - and the Goldtimers confront gold thieves.

Historic sea ice brings the harbours to a standstill as the heroes fight to keep the island running.

In Western Australia's legendary Goldfields, three teams of hardcore gold prospectors risk their dreams and futures as they pursue the ultimate golden reward.

Weather dominates the landscape for the gem hunters, and two years of drought are punishing the district. Every miner needs water to process the dirt they dig - no water, no gems.

Melanie Wood and Alex Stead's future hinges on a $400,000-dollar-dry blower, newcomers Sheryl Munro and Simon Lawes struggle to find new ground, and gold legend Shane Calegari helps an old friend.

Ken and Guillaume fight a flooding creek, Karl is still waiting to get his sluice set up, and Big Al goes after the "smart" gold.

From the extraordinary to the ridiculous, this series uncovers the epic fails and near misses engineers would rather not talk about. We analyse what went wrong and reveal how they are being fixed.

An undersized excavator forces Rob to consider quitting the Ferals, Marcus and Linden confront a rival prospector, and expert help pushes the Gold Timers closer to their dream.

The Dust Devils' critical water supply runs dry, Jacqui and Andrew unearth their biggest haul so far, and torrential rain could shut down the Poseidon Crew for weeks.

Ken and Guillaume fight a flooding creek, Karl is still waiting to get his sluice set up, and Big Al goes after the "smart" gold.

Acting on a tip-off, his season's fate is in Biggy's hands.

Meanwhile, the Gold Gypsies strike a deadly threat.

Bryce races out early. Myles tops the tally-board and Jack remains grounded. A mystery skipper enters the picture.

Paul Mackie and his mine rescue team must haul a crew of first-time goldminers out of an epic three-year gold drought before their operation and family legacy ends in ruin.

Cam gambles on an expensive new water cannon. A broken part on his sluice plant slows Karl's progress. Ken and Guillaume's first gold test is a dud.

The Gold Devils battle on after losing a team member, the Ferals' nugget trail goes cold, and Jacqui and Andrew face a night-time detecting mission for lost gold.

The Gold Devils leave their main base to return to an old lease. In Western Australia's tropical north, Alan and Salty push their off-road adventure to the limit.

The season is nearly over and all the teams are racing to hit their $500,000 gold targets; Damo and Matt are the goldfield's frontrunners, but they're being plagued by 11th-hour machinery breakdowns.

Melanie Wood and Alex Stead's future hinges on a $400,000-dollar-dry blower, newcomers Sheryl Munro and Simon Lawes struggle to find new ground, and gold legend Shane Calegari helps an old friend.

Sammy the Bull Gravano, a vicious hit man with 19 murders to his name, runs a string of lucrative businesses and becomes the loyal and extremely dangerous underboss of New York's biggest crime family.

Colony 8 in Ukraine is one of the toughest and most notorious prisons in Ukraine; it is said that no-one has ever escaped from here.

Mechanical problems and a high-stakes gamble threaten to derail the gold season for both the Dirt Dogs and the Gold Gypsies.

With more aircraft in the sky than ever before, pressure on pilots has never been higher as they need to get us safely where we want to go but when we want to get there.

The Poseidon Crew receive devastating news about their mining permits. Plus, the Dust Devils gamble big on a huge quartz reef and Shane and Russell strike gold.

A new crew are under threat from crocodiles and accusations of illegal prospecting. Plus, the Victoria Diggers' season is crippled until they receive some welcome help.

Crane operators take advantage of the peak of the fishing season by launching a huge number of boats; this time of year is tough for those keeping the shipping lanes clear for cargo and ships.

Mechanical problems and a high-stakes gamble threaten to derail the gold season for both the Dirt Dogs and the Gold Gypsies.

The scallop fishing season kicks off on the Magdalen Islands, but day one is marred with equipment failure and rough seas for Captain William while a gale-force storm targets Captain Adam.

The Poseidon Crew uncovers a new source of gold, Bridget and Levi North form a new partnership, and the Mackies turn to new technology in their quest for a massive gold deposit.

On Snow Creek, Bernie faces severe problems as he sets up his second gold claim. Plus, Karl struggles to keep his father's mammoth sluice operational. " "

A passenger jet is a travelling life-support system that contains the highly-pressurised atmosphere we need to survive in the sky; if that pressure escapes, it is a nightmare come true.

Shane and Russell battle freak rains, a blown circuit could destroy the Poseidon Crew's chances of a record weigh-in, and the Ferals deliver their biggest haul of the season.

As Jacqui and Andrew are targeted by potential gold thieves, Marcus, Linden and Dale hunt in ground close to the site of the biggest nugget ever found in Western Australia.

On Snow Creek, Bernie faces severe problems as he sets up his second gold claim. Plus, Karl struggles to keep his father's mammoth sluice operational. " "

On their remote Jackson site, the Dirt Dogs gamble their season on a risky plan, and some uninvited guests are caught red-handed. Meanwhile, Ted and Lecky uncover a huge find.

Meanwhile, Henri and Kellie are running out of supplies as they race towards the season's finish line.

Join us on a unique journey and witness some of the world's most extraordinary railways and the daring engineering that made them possible.

Mechanical problems and a high-stakes gamble threaten to derail the gold season for both the Dirt Dogs and the Gold Gypsies.

Cam and his crew rush to start sluicing Donovan cut. Karl comes up with a clever way to motivate his crew. Chris and Nika's operation is halted by a sluice plant breakdown.

In flooded Victoria, the Poseidon Crew are forced back onto an old lease. Jacqui and Andrew get separated at night in far north Queensland.

To increase gold production, the Gold Devils attempt to run three machines at once. The Gold Retrievers set a one-week ultimatum to find 10 ounces of gold.

Lobster season explodes to life with no quotas and no second chances, William pays the price for being unprepared, and Adam and Steven scramble to finish their crab quotas.

The Maldives is the ultimate holiday paradise in the Indian Ocean; in its middle is Maafushi Central Prison, a high-security facility covering an area the size of ten football pitches.

Imagine a mission to kill Bin Laden or your Black Hawk being shot down; real tales are featured in this series with footage and stories from Special Operation Forces who risked everything.

Imagine a mission to kill Bin Laden or your Black Hawk being shot down; real tales are featured in this series with footage and stories from Special Operation Forces who risked everything.

A passenger jet is a travelling life-support system that contains the highly-pressurised atmosphere we need to survive in the sky; if that pressure escapes, it is a nightmare come true.

Paul Mackie and the team try to find the causes of a two-year dry streak that threatens to end the dreams of rookie prospectors Chris Moore and Vince Federici.

We use passengers' phone footage to reveal what happens when aircraft get hit by typhoons, hailstones, and lightning while learning how aircraft are able to withstand such weather types.

Permit delays force the Poseidon Crew off road as they try to survive the season. Plus, the Dust Devils gamble big in the hope of finding fine gold.

Marcus and Linden fear a flat battery could leave them stuck in the outback for days. Plus, Shane and Russell make a desperate attempt to get their season on track.

A stalemate dispute over the world's largest fishery threatens the livelihoods of people.

As "Dirt Dogs" Vern and Leon are forced to uproot their operation, "Gold Gypsies" Chris and Greg face a huge decision and remote prospectors Henri and Kellie strike salt-lake gold.

The Wildcard crew pushes hard to hit their 35-tonne season break even target, and a return to Cape Carnage results in a season-ending injury.

Jacqui Buzetti and Andrew Leahy explore crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets. The Desert Diggers fire up their one-of-a-kind dry blower.

Ken and Guillaume face breakdowns as a crew member goes AWOL, Bernie's move to Snow Creek seems to be paying off - if he can get his sons to step up - and Al's streak is threatened.

Join us on a unique journey and witness some of the world's most extraordinary railways and the daring engineering that made them possible.

Shane and Russell gamble on a unique wash plant. The Poseidon Crew search for an ancient river gutter, while Jacqui and Andrew battle intense heat.

Marcus and Dale find a huge gold nugget. The Gold Timers uncover their biggest gold haul ever, while Shane and Russell overwork their sluice.

Ken and Guillaume face breakdowns as a crew member goes AWOL, Bernie's move to Snow Creek seems to be paying off - if he can get his sons to step up - and Al's streak is threatened.

The Dirt Dogs face a heavyweight headache, the Gold Gypsies tear into an all-or-nothing final mission, and Rick goes all out to save his season.

The Dirt Dogs head into Kalgoorlie to process the gold from their heap leach and Kellie and Henri race against time to peg a lucrative lease.

Two veteran mariners battle winter storms on the North Atlantic, and a tugboat captain and his crew escort a massive warship into port.

The Wildcard crew pushes hard to hit their 35-tonne season break even target, and a return to Cape Carnage results in a season-ending injury.

Chris and Nika butt heads while moving to a new cut. Cam struggles with machine failures and contaminated fuel. Ken and Guillaume's mining plans nearly go up in flames.

The Gold Devils return to their Fair Lady lease in pursuit of their 1000-ounce target, and the Ferals face a standstill when their excavator is seized by rivals.

The Poseidon Crew face intense pressure when a police incident pulls Ethan away. Plus, Alan and Salty brave uncharted waters in search of sunken treasure.

A deep dive for Second World War history tests divers, and a fisherman faces a surprise Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) inspection at sea.

In New Jersey, an inferno rages at the heart of a community. In New Zealand, a volcanic flood takes down a crucial rail bridge.

We delve into the audacious escapades of Gerald Blanchard, a master thief who executed high-profile heists, and witness an ingenious tunnel used by El Chapo for his dramatic escape.

Imagine a mission to kill Bin Laden or your Black Hawk being shot down; real tales are featured in this series with footage and stories from Special Operation Forces who risked everything.

Imagine a mission to kill Bin Laden or your Black Hawk being shot down; real tales are featured in this series with footage and stories from Special Operation Forces who risked everything.

Paul Mackie's team have just six days to help a team of ex-servicemen become skilled mobile goldminers and reach their dream of funding a veteran's charity.

Lifting the lid on the engineering and technology that keeps us safe in the skies, this series shows the most heart-stopping and gut-wrenching plane incidents out there.

The Poseidon Crew hit the jackpot after being forced to detect just to survive, the Goldtimers' rookie season goes from bad to worse, and the Dust Devils unearth a million-dollar reef.

The Gold Gypsies could be sitting on a fortune but must decide whether to take a huge gamble. And, a water shortage brings Shane and Russell's operations to a halt.

Come take a peek at the nonstop courageous work of hundreds of people tasked with keeping shipping lanes clear, container ships stocked, and goods flowing in and out of the Port of St. John in Canada.

Torrential rain threatens to drown out the season for the Dirt Dogs. Remote prospectors Henri and Kellie hit a hot streak while the Gold Gypsies strike a once-in-a-lifetime find.

Donnie gets unceremoniously terminated by mine manager Dan at the 1870 mine, and Scratchy Moo owners Matt and Damo have a new opportunity to make some quick cash.

Paul Mackie hires a massive dozer to uncover a gold deposit that could be worth millions. The Poseidon Crew scales up their search for fine gold.

Big Al is left sweating when a rookie worker takes a huge risk with an excavator worth $200,000. And, Karl must act fast to save his most valuable piece of equipment.

Plane crashes caused by communication breakdowns expose the changes that need to be made to our overburdened air traffic control system.

The Poseidon Crew dig for gold in century-old mine shafts, the Gold Gypsies struggle with an excavator breakdown, and the Goldtimers take a gamble on a new lease.

The Dust Devils pour $40,000 into a new Heap Leach plant, 50°C heat threatens to shut the Ferals down, and an angry confrontation could see Marcus, Linden and Dale thrown off of a lease.

Big Al is left sweating when a rookie worker takes a huge risk with an excavator worth $200,000. And, Karl must act fast to save his most valuable piece of equipment.

Reality Show - Ep. 1. In Western Australia's legendary Goldfields, three teams of hardcore gold prospectors risk their dreams and futures as they pursue the ultimate golden reward.

The Dirt Dogs are under more pressure when their plant doesn't deliver the gold they're expecting. Meanwhile, the Scrappers are in trouble before they've even started mining.

Enter the cockpit of RIA Flight 593, where pilots battle an uncooperative plane, gravity, and a teen at the wheel.

A sketch on what could be Walter Jackson's map to the gold sends the team back to the Pitt, where a recurring marker points to a new theory at the heart of the Slumach legend.

Frozen ground threatens Cam's season. Ken and Guillaume shut down their prospecting mission. Karl weighs in his mid-season gold.

Jacqui and Andrew face a major setback and enlist the help of a rookie miner to reach their season target. Alan and Salty gamble on a front-end loader.

In the season's final week, the Poseidon Crew hope to pull in enough gold to keep the team together. The Gold Devils push their equipment to failure.

The Poseidon Crew uncovers a new source of gold, Bridget and Levi North form a new partnership, and the Mackies turn to new technology in their quest for a massive gold deposit.