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The Peters crew races to finish a long-delayed logging job - but a machine failure threatens their deadline - and the Integrated Operations team braces for lift-off as a heavy-lift helicopter arrives.

Captain Tiller is determined to beat his rivals to his favourite spot for Turbot. He has a friendly bet with another skipper, but will the oceans be so kind?

Jacqui and Andrew pioneer new gold-hunting ground at Fish Creek. Rookie prospector, Kat, removes an old stump from the middle of the Brumbie's lease.

The battle between Ford and Holden is Australia's greatest car rivalry. Now the guys transform one of each: a 1972 Ford Capri and a 1999 Holden Commodore Ute.

A passenger train and an enormous freight train collide head-on near Hinton, Alberta (Canada) in 1986.

Jacqui and Andrew feel the pressure as they battle hard rock ground that could ruin their latest deal. Plus, Shane and Russell search an ancient mine.

The Poseidon Crew are running out of time to find a 1,000-ounce nugget. The Gold Retrievers work through the night in an attempt to escape dangerous summer heat.

Midway through a vital run, Turbo is feeling the temperature as his rig overheats. Meanwhile, Mark Cromwell is fighting to complete the biggest job of his career.

Turbo embarks on a journey through an area affected by bush fires, and Yogi faces the biggest week of his career.

The Cold Water Cowboys are back for their most challenging season ever. The stakes are high as the captains and their crew battle against the odds to land the most lucrative catches ever.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Julianatop is the highest mountain in Suriname; Ash and his team set out to make the fastest climb not only of Julianatop, but also of Table Mountain, Suriname's second highest mountain.

Donnie hosts a live online auction to sell off the gold he's found at Swiss Diggings and use the money to part-fund a land deal he's been offered, and T. Richie may need surgery for a broken hand.

The Criminalista Geraldo Beltrão is a high-security prison with a good 200 inmates; inmates are only allowed out of their cells for 15 minutes a day.

This special looked at accidents caused by seemingly minor defects or errors.

Ash and the team set out on the final leg of their journey: kayaking to the ocean. It should be plain paddling, but it becomes an endurance test like no other...

The Scrappers launch their season determined to find a huge gold haul. Meanwhile, new crew the Victoria Diggers may have stumbled on a million-dollar motherlode.

One team breaks all records, unearthing the biggest gold nugget ever found on television. Neville and Mick are hampered by a run-in with one of the deadliest snakes on the planet.

The Gypsies strike a patch of gold but are distracted when thieves raid their nearby lease. Meanwhile, torrential rain disrupts production for the Dirt Dogs.

The Victoria Diggers' million-dollar dream is at breaking point, the Dirt Dogs hunt down gold thieves, and the Mahoneys stumble across a mysterious murder.

The Victoria Diggers' fight for survival could deliver a monster nugget, and the Gold Gypsies fend off deadly snakes as they strive to keep their gold dream alive.

The Gold Gypsies discover a meteorite that could be worth thousands and the Mahoneys chase more big nuggets using Ted's grandfather's old treasure map.

Ray takes on the job of bashing and sawing through his biggest rough stones. The Bushies reckon they've finally hit payday. But is it wishful thinking?

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.

The Cold Water Cowboys are back for their most challenging season ever. The stakes are high as the captains and their crew battle against the odds to land the most lucrative catches ever.

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.

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.

Ali Hamidi and Bobby Zamora's enjoy a bucket list fishing tour of Britain.

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.

A broken excavator shuts down the Ferals' operation. Jacqui finds the biggest nugget of her career, while the Poseidon Crew uncover a rubbish tip.

The Poseidon Crew clash over a decision to switch claims. Shane and Russell receive help from a gyrocopter, and the Ferals are hit by exhaustion.

Machine breakdowns threaten to cripple the Gold Timers' season, and the Ferals r-join the hunt and face a medical emergency as Linden finally breaks his gold drought.

After two workers quit, the Dust Devils are forced to hire an 18-year-old rookie. Plus, the Poseidon Crew hope to end their season with a big nugget.

Jacqui and Andrew encounter a crocodile as they camp on the banks of the Palmer River. Plus, the Ferals travel to Jarman Island to mine on untouched land.

Brent Shannon's gold dream lives or dies at a weigh-in, Shane and Russell venture out on a gruelling 3000km expedition, and new team the Gold Retrievers unearth a bumper payday.

A disastrous fire could ruin the Gold Timers' season before it has even begun. The Ferals are forced to launch a rescue mission when Rob goes missing.

Jacqui and Andrew are stranded in the Palmer River region, Shane and Russell could finally hit a rich patch of nuggets, and the Poseidon Crew face a critical meeting.

Julianatop is the highest mountain in Suriname; Ash and his team set out to make the fastest climb not only of Julianatop, but also of Table Mountain, Suriname's second highest mountain.

The Tŝideldel crew works to salvage timber in the aftermath of one of British Columbia's largest wildfires, and the clock is ticking for Integrated Operations to finish a heli-logging job.

Ray and Paul return to where they removed a massive boulder. Anthony and Jodie are back with renewed vigor. Matt and Amber need to find sapphires on their claim or they will need a new plan.

Oldtimer Ray has a new concession, but drilling a hole involves a whole slew of problems. And Michael and Cherie's concession does not yield enough sapphires.

Anthony and Jodie want to continue searching for sapphire. Nigel and Rosa dig for gemstones.

Michael and Cherie go to their concession. Ray and Paul replace the drill rig engine.

Michael and Cherie are joined by their children. Matt and Amber are back to square one.

Anthony and Jodie install the ladder in their unused shaft. Nigel has a ring made.

Documentary series following a courageous group of men and women who earn a living by catching feral bulls and buffalo in Australia.

There's only ten weeks to go until the end of the winter rock lobster hunting season; it's the last chance for the lobstermen to put money in the bank before the season re-opens in spring.

Behind The Eight Ball: Join the miners at the start of the Yukon gold mining season, where a late spring and plummeting gold prices have forced them to battle frozen ground.

Skipper Paul and crew fish for urchin, diving 40 feet down to get to them; Morris continues a hot streak of fishing luck; Andre and Michelle still seek their first big catch.

A passenger train and an enormous freight train collide head-on near Hinton, Alberta (Canada) in 1986.

Neville Perry returns to the legendary German Gully with unfinished business. Salty and Alan head to the world's biggest monocline in search of gold.

A tragic injury forces Ethan to step up and run the Poseidon Crew solo. Jacqui and Andrew face dangerous wildlife as they go deeper into the jungle.

Ali Hamidi is joined by angling buddy Roo Abbott and diver Luc Boerrigter at Chase Lakes in France; the team mission is to catch a carp in front of underwater cameras.

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.

Ray takes on the job of bashing and sawing through his biggest rough stones. The Bushies reckon they've finally hit payday. But is it wishful thinking?

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. " "

The Cold Water Cowboys are back for their most challenging season ever. The stakes are high as the captains and their crew battle against the odds to land the most lucrative catches ever.

Jacqui and Andrew encounter a crocodile as they camp on the banks of the Palmer River. Plus, the Ferals travel to Jarman Island to mine on untouched land.

Brent Shannon's gold dream lives or dies at a weigh-in, Shane and Russell venture out on a gruelling 3000km expedition, and new team the Gold Retrievers unearth a bumper payday.

The Renovation 1 Maximum Security Detention Center is designed for maximum control and security; escaping from here is practically impossible.

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

From the 1962 Alcatraz escape by Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers to the discovery of heavily-armoured 'narco tanks' in 2023, this episode reveals the constant evolution of criminal strategies.

John Gotti The Teflon Don: This series lifts the lid on the murky world of organised crime, exploring the career of John Gotti, boss of the Gambino crime family.

The boys discover an Alfa Romeo in a barn, but this Italian classic is going to need more than a paint job to bring it back to life; to fund the restoration, the boys restore and flip a Datsun 120Y.

A passenger train and an enormous freight train collide head-on near Hinton, Alberta (Canada) in 1986.

Shane and Russell take the biggest gamble of their season. Marcus, Linden and Dale desperately need new ground before intense heat shuts down their operation.

The Gold Timers negotiate a lucrative deal to sell their mining rights. Torrential summer storms in Victoria threaten to shut down the Poseidon Crew's operation.

Turbo risks his life by taking a route through tough terrain, while Yogi struggles to meet a vital deadline.

Macca transports a world famous yacht on an arduous journey. Meanwhile, Russell is trying to get his business and his health back on the road to recovery, but how will he get on?

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

Ken sinks big money to dig out a narrow cut, new miner Cam's big payday is threatened by fire, and Karl's experienced but unreliable operator forces his hand.

The Cold Water Cowboys are back for their most challenging season ever. The stakes are high as the captains and their crew battle against the odds to land the most lucrative catches ever.

When three hijackers ordered an Ethiopian plane to fly to Australia, the pilot tricked them by flying south along the African coast, with deadly consequences.

Justin and Chloe fly choppers to detect in the outback. The Gold Devils pack up their Phoenix Project and try not to leave any gold behind.

The Poseidon Crew are plagued with accidents and their aftermath in Victoria, and new team the Heli Hunters come face-to-face with the dangers of flying choppers.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Cold Water Cowboys are back for their most challenging season ever. The stakes are high as the captains and their crew battle against the odds to land the most lucrative catches ever.

A disastrous fire could ruin the Gold Timers' season before it has even begun. The Ferals are forced to launch a rescue mission when Rob goes missing.

Jacqui and Andrew are stranded in the Palmer River region, Shane and Russell could finally hit a rich patch of nuggets, and the Poseidon Crew face a critical meeting.

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.

A flood forces the Desert Diggers to call for help, new technology leads Jacqui and Andrew to a massive haul of gold, and Shane Calegari returns to Fantasy Gully to help Rusty.

A look at the life and criminal career of the long-term former boss of the Colombo crime family.

Alan and Salty head to wine country to chase a gold rush legend. Meanwhile, a drought threatens to end the season for Shane and Kate.

Dave and GT rescue a 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser, then it's love at first sight when the boys find a cute-as-a-button 1975 VW L-Bug 1600 in original condition with only one owner.

When three hijackers ordered an Ethiopian plane to fly to Australia, the pilot tricked them by flying south along the African coast, with deadly consequences.

In the Pilbara region, the Ferals hit a run of nuggets that could transform their season. Meanwhile, the Gold Retrievers are rocked by a medical emergency.

The Poseidon Crew's mine site is swamped after a brutal storm. Ryan collapses in a deadly heatwave, while Russell and Shane uncover a big nugget.

Turbo pushes himself and his truck to the limit, and Mark faces the biggest job of his career.

Midway through a vital run Trubo is feeling the temperature as the rig overheats. Meanwhile, Mark Cromwell is fighting to complete the biggest job of his career.

Julianatop is the highest mountain in Suriname; Ash and his team set out to make the fastest climb not only of Julianatop, but also of Table Mountain, Suriname's second highest mountain.

Ken must choose between paying his crew and his debtors; Big Al gets shut down by equipment breakdowns; Dennis has to scrape $10,000 out of hostile ground to replace a part or face permanent shutdown.

The crew of the Sea Doo sails into the perilous waters on the edge of the continental shelf - if the weather turns, the boat could sink before rescue can arrive. Rookie skipper Rick takes to the sea.

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

Jacqui and Andrew blaze a new trail into a remote corner of Fish Creek doesn't go according to plan. McGhie's hunch on a new dig site pulls in big gold.

The Heli Hunters go for a remote camping trip in the Murchison region of Western Australia. Near Gwalia, rookie team the Brumbies, can't seem to catch a break.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Dirt Dogs' comeback rests on a crucial make-or-break action. Chris and Greg surf a wave of reef gold, and Henri and Kellie risk life and limb to continue working a rich vein.

The Poseidon Crew are forced to hunt Victoria's frozen high country. Meanwhile, the Gold Timers use the last of their savings to hire some big machinery.

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.

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.

The Renovation 1 Maximum Security Detention Center is designed for maximum control and security; escaping from here is practically impossible.

In Queensland, Jacqui and Andrew buy a quad bike to get to the site of an old gold rush. In Western Australia, equipment failures hit Shane and Kate.

The guys unearth a rare 1958 Land Rover Series 1 in a shed full of junk. Then, they transform a 1972 Mazda Bongo van into a micro-home for millennials!

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 Gold Devils set their sights on a record-breaking total, and a gold drought causes one member of the Poseidon Crew to question his future.

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.

Russell battles waterlogged tracks in the desert as he tries to deliver his load on time. Meanwhile, Yogi's reputation is hanging in the balance on the biggest week of his career.

Russell McDonough is in the midst of an outback nightmare, when a track collapses under the weight of his rig. Meanwhile, Yogi has some family time, but trouble lies ahead.

Ali Hamidi is joined by angling buddy Roo Abbott and diver Luc Boerrigter at Chase Lakes in France; the team mission is to catch a carp in front of underwater cameras.

One of Cam's workers suffers a serious head injury while fixing an excavator. Ken fumes at a new worker, and a bear causes chaos in Karl's camp.

The Cold Water Cowboys are back for their most challenging season ever. The stakes are high as the captains and their crew battle against the odds to land the most lucrative catches ever.

November 22nd, 2003 - it was supposed to be a routine 'mail run', but the three-man crew of a DHL A300 is thrown into the fight of their lives shortly after take-off.

The Gold Devils struggle to find a new source of gold in Western Australia, and the McGhies take their operation to the next level by bringing in a monster crusher.

Jacqui and Andrew get trapped behind the line of a devastating bushfire, and the Gold Devils are torn apart when a team member goes off on their own.

The Tŝideldel crew works to salvage timber in the aftermath of one of British Columbia's largest wildfires, and the clock is ticking for Integrated Operations to finish a heli-logging job.

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.

In the face of harsh weather, an emergency repair threatens vital deliveries and a veteran skipper has one last chance at a big catch.

Ali Hamidi is joined by angling buddy Roo Abbott and diver Luc Boerrigter at Chase Lakes in France; the team mission is to catch a carp in front of underwater cameras.

Husband-and-wife team Andre and Michelle Jesso go after mackerel, Paul gears up for his first seining trip in five years, and skipper Richard hopes for a monster catch of herring.

The Goldtimers gamble their last $6,000, Brad and Chris get expert advice that lands them some gold, and the Ferals face a killer snake.

The Dirt Dogs take a do-or-die gamble to reach their tally as the final week of the gold season begins, while Kellie and Henri mount a last chance hunt for big nuggets.

The race is on to finish crab and scallop fishing with lobster season on the horizon, Cody's crew hauls record catches, and William pushes both his crew and Moonship to breaking point.

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.

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

A major health scare, unreliable machinery and the Victorian weather challenge the Poseidon Crew. Plus, the Heli Hunters get into dangerous trouble.

Dave and GT spy a super-rare VW "split-screen" Kombi Van that could be worth big money. Then, an outback barn leads to a classic Mercedes convertible.

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 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.

Experienced dirt-road driver Dennis Dent goes head to head with a lifelong enemy, while Christian Reynolds takes on the wild back country on a vital mission to build a bridge.

Turbo battles to stay on schedule to complete his long journey home, and Euan hitches a ride in Tasmania.

Cities around the world rely on the railway to keep them moving every day; we take a closer look at the planet's metropolitan railways and explore how they help us solve urban problems.

Karl fights permafrost on his cut, Ken's wife visits to discover that he is on the verge of going broke, and Big Al's excavator gets into trouble.

Paul and the crew of the Atlantic Bandit switch from fishing for crab and turbot to chase capelin instead; as they battle dangerous weather and shoals, Skipper Rick must make money or lose his boat.

Minutes after take-off from Tokyo, the tailfin blows off a huge Boeing 747; the pilots manage to keep the plane in the air for 30 excruciating minutes before slamming into a mountain.

Expert analysis and experience combine to put Shane and Kate onto some gold, and Nev takes Brent and Ethan to a secret spot in the Great Australian Desert.

Jacqui and Andrew pioneer new gold-hunting ground at Fish Creek. Rookie prospector, Kat, removes an old stump from the middle of the Brumbie's lease.

There's only ten weeks to go until the end of the winter rock lobster hunting season; it's the last chance for the lobstermen to put money in the bank before the season re-opens in spring.

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.

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.

Railways have overcome almost all nature can throw at them, from crossing the cyclone-prone Indian Ocean and travelling through an earthquake zone to carving through the cliffs of the Italian Riviera.

Morris battles rough seas as his crew fishes offshore for shrimp, the Sea Doo battles mechanical problems while fishing for scallops, and Rick makes a road trip to inner Labrador.

The Poseidon Crew take a gamble on gold ground they've already detected. Levi and Bridget make a rookie mistake, while the Gold Timers catch a thief.

The Ferals confront a gold thief, Jacqui and Andrew get their big break as professional lease explorers, and the Gold Retrievers head offroad to explore a promising new lease.

Brent and his son Cayden set off on an adventure to find highly valuable, crystalline gold. Plus, Sheryl and Simon hit it big on new ground.