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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.

Donald is out for high-priced mackerel to pay off his boat and prove he's the best fisherman around, but his rival Todd Young is also looking for mackerel and has an advantage.

As the end of the season approaches, the Scrappers are over $185,000 short of target, the Dirt Dogs' season is on the ropes, and the Victoria Diggers' job becomes dangerous as a heavy storm strikes.

Jack and Hollywood work to deliver 500,000 dollars' worth of cattle, Dave is booked to collect a 75,000-dollar ute, and Truckie Jorden has broken down on the side of a road and desperately needs help.

As the end of the season approaches, the Scrappers are over $185,000 short of target, the Dirt Dogs' season is on the ropes, and the Victoria Diggers' job becomes dangerous as a heavy storm strikes.

Bad weather wreaks havoc for the Chieftain crew, Squizzy calls a top-secret contact for inside information, and the Jager fishing dynasty is on shaky ground.

Scrap metal merchant Russell McDonough battles waterlogged tracks in the desert, Yogi's super-sized load is on a knife edge, and Corey Chapman's volatile load gets a shake-up in the remote outback.

Russell McDonough's outback nightmare continues with no end in sight, Yogi has some quality family time but faces trouble ahead, and Joey Granich risks his life taking on a pack of angry bulls.

Kevin is on a "shopping spree" - getting old parts he can use to build his huge new saw at the mill - while Jake works on the Seacrest and Erik on the Pipe Dream.

Liz and Willie's helicopter finally gets airborne, Clarry's 14-year-old son Clay joins the team, Kurt begins the biggest job of the year, and Kodi finally gets a shot behind the wheel of a bull buggy.

The Dirt Dogs' massive dry blower shuts down due to extreme 50-degree Celsius temperatures and the Mahoneys and Gold Gypsies take a last-minute gamble that delivers big gold.

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.

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.

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.

In 'Aussie Gold Hunters', we join three hardcore crews of gold prospectors as they take the gamble of a lifetime and battle to strike it big, deep in the wild west of outback Australia.

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.

Many greenhorns try out for one of the toughest jobs in the world: the coveted position of deckhand on a cod fishing boat, where a share of the catch can reach upwards of $6,000 a week.

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.

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.

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.

Many greenhorns try out for one of the toughest jobs in the world: the coveted position of deckhand on a cod fishing boat, where a share of the catch can reach upwards of $6,000 a week.

Ken and Guillaume's equipment problems mean they are only sluicing half of what they should be, Karl must deal with machine design flaw, and Bernie moves his operation hoping his luck will change.

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.

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.

Ash examines one of the oldest Great Wall sections at Zhangjiakou - which has been fortified by eight consecutive dynasties - and immerses himself in the footsteps of ancient explorers at Wulouggou.

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.

Todd receives an order for 500,000 pounds of fish - enough to keep his processing plant in business - but the search is difficult and he is in a fight against the clock.

The Dirt Dogs' massive dry blower shuts down due to extreme 50-degree Celsius temperatures and the Mahoneys and Gold Gypsies take a last-minute gamble that delivers big gold.

Ash examines one of the oldest Great Wall sections at Zhangjiakou - which has been fortified by eight consecutive dynasties - and immerses himself in the footsteps of ancient explorers at Wulouggou.

Scotty transports a 30,000-dollar haystack but has a problem with his trailer, the town Jake is heading to is on fire, and will Des and his 158-tonne monster road train make it up a super-steep hill?

The Dirt Dogs' massive dry blower shuts down due to extreme 50-degree Celsius temperatures and the Mahoneys and Gold Gypsies take a last-minute gamble that delivers big gold.

Snoddy chances a small weather window to try to fill his tanks with big red lobsters, a price plummet has massive implications for Squizzy, and Bryce gets a good offer that all comes down to weight.

The Outback is one of the world's last wild frontiers; we encounter dirt, dramas and dangers joining some of the Australia's toughest truckers. There's only one way to get from A to B: the hard way.

The Outback is one of the world's last wild frontiers; we encounter dirt, dramas and dangers joining some of the Australia's toughest truckers. There's only one way to get from A to B: the hard way.

We follow the dangerous work of logger and sawmill owner Kevin Wenstob as he and his crew go to extremes to keep the family sawmill - and their way of life - alive.

In 'Aussie Gold Hunters', we join three hardcore crews of gold prospectors as they take the gamble of a lifetime and battle to strike it big, deep in the wild west of outback Australia.

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.

Paul Mackie and his team of gold mining experts travel to the Pilbara region in Western Australia to help an Indigenous family's gold mining operation save itself from imminent financial disaster.

We take a look at the most incredible metropolitan railways, from an inverted monorail in Wuppertal German to London's ground-breaking Crossrail project and a freight system that supplies New York.

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 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.

Ash examines one of the oldest Great Wall sections at Zhangjiakou - which has been fortified by eight consecutive dynasties - and immerses himself in the footsteps of ancient explorers at Wulouggou.

Ken and Guillaume's equipment problems mean they are only sluicing half of what they should be, Karl must deal with machine design flaw, and Bernie moves his operation hoping his luck will change.

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.

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.

Ash examines one of the oldest Great Wall sections at Zhangjiakou - which has been fortified by eight consecutive dynasties - and immerses himself in the footsteps of ancient explorers at Wulouggou.

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 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.

The Dust Devils' entire operation is forced to shut down as The Poseidon Crew's dig zone floods, forcing them to abandon their deep pit mining and defend their detecting patch from rival prospectors.

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.

Jacqui and Andrew explore crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets, the Wanderers secure new ground, and the Desert Diggers fire up their one-of-a-kind dry blower The Beast.

A bad winter delays the season, so Richard risks skipping crab to go for winter herring; Paul Tiller steams to the first crab strings of the season; Conway sets off to pull the first crab pots.

In 'Aussie Gold Hunters', we join three hardcore crews of gold prospectors as they take the gamble of a lifetime and battle to strike it big, deep in the wild west of outback Australia.

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.

Scotty takes on a time-critical job, Glenn blows a tyre in the middle of nowhere, and Jake races 2,000 kilometres to hit a lucrative cattle-load deadline.

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.

A major mechanical failure threatens Squizzy's entire catch, a wavering buyer forces Bryce to make a major decision, and the final weigh-in sees a winner declared.

Turbo is on the warpath as he takes the biggest gamble of his life, Steve Grahame battles 2000km of dirt, damage and dramas, and Glenn Waters faces disaster at the wheel of a monster load.

Matt Adams rides a volatile load of bulls into a world of trouble, Yogi tests his truck and his patience to the limit, and the Stephens Brothers battle the backwoods to rescue millions of angry bees.

Tempers flare as Kevin and his team finalise building the Pipe Dream and finally get the boat out on the water; with the snow finally gone, the crew heads back up the mountain to yard wood.

On the cusp of completing their biggest job of the year, Liz leads Team Cook through dust, mud, and barbed wire - meanwhile, Clarry is determined to make target for his Indigenous clients.

Gale-force winds tear across the outback, causing pandemonium for bull catchers; when hats and helicopters are tossed around by 40-knot winds, Kurt must weigh his goals against the safety of his team.

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.

Jacqui and Andrew explore crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets, the Wanderers secure new ground, and the Desert Diggers fire up their one-of-a-kind dry blower The Beast.

Paul and the SOS team take on a mining mystery as they try to find and fix the causes of a two-year dry streak that threatens to end the prospecting dreams of rookie miners Chris and Vince.

We explore the wilderness lines that have pushed the frontiers of human endeavour into previously unknown territories, from a train that travels through a mountain to a jungle railway.

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.

Jacqui and Andrew explore crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets, the Wanderers secure new ground, and the Desert Diggers fire up their one-of-a-kind dry blower The Beast.

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.

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 Dust Devils' entire operation is forced to shut down as The Poseidon Crew's dig zone floods, forcing them to abandon their deep pit mining and defend their detecting patch from rival prospectors.

Jacqui and Andrew explore crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets, the Wanderers secure new ground, and the Desert Diggers fire up their one-of-a-kind dry blower The Beast.

Captained by Bruce, the Wildcard crew targets 45 tonnes of mackerel in four months; bad weather, engine trouble and sharks threaten their season, but a lucky streak might just save the day.

Guillaume tries to move the Beast, Ken contends with a bigger challenge - a visit from his wife - Karl is set back by one issue after another, and Al works around the clock to fix faulty machinery.

Jacqui and Andrew explore crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets, the Wanderers secure new ground, and the Desert Diggers fire up their one-of-a-kind dry blower The Beast.

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.

This show presents remarkable stories of the most catastrophic accidents in aviation history and investigates the causes of the accidents, how they affected the industry and the steps taken to ensure that they don't happen in the future.

Paul Mackie hires a massive bulldozer to uncover a gold deposit, breakdowns force Sheryl Munro to run a dry blower on her own, and the Poseidon Crew scale up their search for fine gold.

Richard struggles to train a new skiff man, Conway's new guy is finally getting the hang of things, and Paul's crew enjoys the best crabbing in years but discover their buoys are in the wrong spot.

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.

This show presents remarkable stories of the most catastrophic accidents in aviation history and investigates the causes of the accidents, how they affected the industry and the steps taken to ensure that they don't happen in the future.

Scotty takes on a time-critical job, Glenn blows a tyre in the middle of nowhere, and Jake races 2,000 kilometres to hit a lucrative cattle-load deadline.

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.

A major mechanical failure threatens Squizzy's entire catch, a wavering buyer forces Bryce to make a major decision, and the final weigh-in sees a winner declared.

Turbo is on the warpath as he takes the biggest gamble of his life, Steve Grahame battles 2000km of dirt, damage and dramas, and Glenn Waters faces disaster at the wheel of a monster load.

Matt Adams rides a volatile load of bulls into a world of trouble, Yogi tests his truck and his patience to the limit, and the Stephens Brothers battle the backwoods to rescue millions of angry bees.

Tempers flare as Kevin and his team finalise building the Pipe Dream and finally get the boat out on the water; with the snow finally gone, the crew heads back up the mountain to yard wood.

Gale-force winds tear across the outback, causing pandemonium for bull catchers; when hats and helicopters are tossed around by 40-knot winds, Kurt must weigh his goals against the safety of his team.

As the wet season looms, the bull catchers race to make money; unflappable Kurt finally meets an obstacle he can't sidestep when his buyer falls through, and Clarry is nearly ready for retirement.

While some wrap the season with big wins, Adam is still reeling from crab losses and makes a last-ditch gamble on tuna to break even.

Six weeks into the mackerel season, the Wildcard crew faces incredible highs and lows; a record haul brings triumph, but injuries, tensions, sharks and a sinking rowboat could threaten it all.

Donald races to Bonne Bay, where reports of record hauls of fish are drawing the boats from the surrounding area, and fights off his rivals in a bid to make the most of his catch.

Donald is out for high-priced mackerel to pay off his boat and prove he's the best fisherman around, but his rival Todd Young is also looking for mackerel and has an advantage.

Todd receives an order for 500,000 pounds of fish - enough to keep his processing plant in business - but the search is difficult and he is in a fight against the clock.

A bad winter delays the season, so Richard risks skipping crab to go for winter herring; Paul Tiller steams to the first crab strings of the season; Conway sets off to pull the first crab pots.

Richard struggles to train a new skiff man, Conway's new guy is finally getting the hang of things, and Paul's crew enjoys the best crabbing in years but discover their buoys are in the wrong spot.

A dead man's diary leads Brent Shannon on a quest for a stash of lost gold, Paul Mackie takes a big risk, AND Jacqui Buzetti and Andrew Leahy brave crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets.

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.

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.

Jacqui and Andrew explore crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets, the Wanderers secure new ground, and the Desert Diggers fire up their one-of-a-kind dry blower The Beast.

Paul Mackie hires a massive bulldozer to uncover a gold deposit, breakdowns force Sheryl Munro to run a dry blower on her own, and the Poseidon Crew scale up their search for fine gold.

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.

Six weeks into the mackerel season, the Wildcard crew faces incredible highs and lows; a record haul brings triumph, but injuries, tensions, sharks and a sinking rowboat could threaten it all.

Ali Hamidi and Bobby Zamora head to the mighty Iktus in France for the first of a two-part special; their tricky mission is to catch a koi each and a team carp of 50 pounds or more.

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.

A surprise offer puts the Poseidon Crew's future in jeopardy; the Wanderers gamble on hard ground; Jacqui and Andrew's hunt for gold sees them follow one of the area's gold mining veterans' footsteps.

Ash examines one of the oldest Great Wall sections at Zhangjiakou - which has been fortified by eight consecutive dynasties - and immerses himself in the footsteps of ancient explorers at Wulouggou.

The pressure mounts as Chris Kristjanson sees the fishing drop off - should he remove his nets or stay in the hope that the fish return? Time is money, and no fish means no money for Chris.

Chris Kristjanson relies on his dad Robert as his crew goes on the hunt looking for where the fish have moved. It's a big gamble; can he find a way to haul in a big catch and keep his buyers happy?

The temperature drops below -50 Celsius, leaving the crews exposed to the elements. Trevor and Matt are stranded as their Bombardier breaks down; Chris' crew embark on a rescue mission.

Chris continues pushing his crews hard as he ventures further onto uncharted ice - meanwhile, Mike and Justin continue to toil with their Bombardier as costs are up and fishing is down.

Documentary series following the men and women who brave the ice using traditional Viking methods to catch fish on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.

It's the final days of the winter fishing season as the lake ice begins to melt and becomes dangerous; everyone is scrambling to bring in a big catch with big money on the line.

The Kristjansons make a pilgrimage to their ancestral home of Iceland; Elena and Jamie have a hard first day when their snowmobile sinks, and Trevor is set on not taking unnecessary risks this season.

Michael and Cherie are determined to make the most of their surface claim while conditions are good, and Ray and Paul head underground in the hope of finding a green sapphire.

Anthony and Jodie finally install the ladder in their unused shaft and Matt and Amber start digging underground on their new claim; will their investment pay off, or have they bought a dud?

A surprise offer puts the Poseidon Crew's future in jeopardy; the Wanderers gamble on hard ground; Jacqui and Andrew's hunt for gold sees them follow one of the area's gold mining veterans' footsteps.

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.

Ali Hamidi and Bobby Zamora head to the mighty Iktus in France for the first of a two-part special; their tricky mission is to catch a koi each and a team carp of 50 pounds or more.

Six weeks into the mackerel season, the Wildcard crew faces incredible highs and lows; a record haul brings triumph, but injuries, tensions, sharks and a sinking rowboat could threaten it all.

Ash examines one of the oldest Great Wall sections at Zhangjiakou - which has been fortified by eight consecutive dynasties - and immerses himself in the footsteps of ancient explorers at Wulouggou.

Victoria Diggers Neville and Mick are desperate to capitalise on the super-fine gold embedded in their dirt and rock, and the Mahoneys head out and battle the extreme heat of the Kimberley.

The Victoria Diggers suspect that all the gold from the mine shafts they're excavating has already been cleaned out, and Jake's new "vat leaching" plant delivers a 100-ounce motherlode.

As the end of the season approaches, the Scrappers are over $185,000 short of target, the Dirt Dogs' season is on the ropes, and the Victoria Diggers' job becomes dangerous as a heavy storm strikes.

The Dirt Dogs' massive dry blower shuts down due to extreme 50-degree Celsius temperatures and the Mahoneys and Gold Gypsies take a last-minute gamble that delivers big gold.

In 'Aussie Gold Hunters', we join three hardcore crews of gold prospectors as they take the gamble of a lifetime and battle to strike it big, deep in the wild west of outback Australia.

A dead man's diary leads Brent Shannon on a quest for a stash of lost gold, Paul Mackie takes a big risk, AND Jacqui Buzetti and Andrew Leahy brave crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets.

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.

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.

Jacqui and Andrew explore crocodile-infested waters in search of nuggets, the Wanderers secure new ground, and the Desert Diggers fire up their one-of-a-kind dry blower The Beast.

Paul Mackie hires a massive bulldozer to uncover a gold deposit, breakdowns force Sheryl Munro to run a dry blower on her own, and the Poseidon Crew scale up their search for fine gold.

Catastrophe strikes in California as one of America's most vital intersections is brought down in an inferno, and why did a routine demolition in the Australian capital of Canberra turn to tragedy?

A devastating railway inferno takes down a vital route on a river crossing in Arizona; experts investigate the remaining incinerated evidence to determine what caused such a disastrous derailment.

Winter threatens to shut down mining early, Guillaume considers retiring the frozen Bad Attitude for good, Karl's sluice box ices over and traps his gold, and Big Al and Hiro battle beavers.

Snow on Moose Creek makes for dangerous conditions and critical mistakes, Karl faces simultaneous breakdowns causing a shutdown, and Bernie's pay streak suddenly ends just as he loses a crew member.

Client Mark has always dreamed of owning a chrome bumper MGB convertible, but fixers Sheldon Nichols and Peter Harriott must find clever ways to finance that dream.

Driving instructor Brian loved his Fiat 500 until it rusted away; now Sheldon and Peter must come up with a dream car for no more than 10,000 pounds to make any money.

Peter wants a Triumph Herald Convertible like the one he had when he first learned to drive; now a rarity, will 9,000 pounds be enough to find a good one?

Rupert has decided that life is too short not to follow his dream of owning a Morris Traveller; will Rupert's 13,000-pound budget stretch to a good one?

New recruit Sherl hopes to restore faith with his bosses on Team Cook, and Clarry's Indigenous clients dream of building a new life on their ancestral lands using proceeds from caught bulls.

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.

Paul Mackie hires a massive bulldozer to uncover a gold deposit, breakdowns force Sheryl Munro to run a dry blower on her own, and the Poseidon Crew scale up their search for fine gold.

Paul's mine makeover team help a team of ex-servicemen become skilled goldminers as they strive to fund their veteran's charity and overcome the crippling legacy of their service via prospecting.

Railways encounter a multitude of challenges such as crossing valleys, waterways and canyons; we investigate how the most incredible bridges from around the world help to solve a series of problems.

The Dust Devils' entire operation is forced to shut down as The Poseidon Crew's dig zone floods, forcing them to abandon their deep pit mining and defend their detecting patch from rival prospectors.

Paul Mackie hires a massive bulldozer to uncover a gold deposit, breakdowns force Sheryl Munro to run a dry blower on her own, and the Poseidon Crew scale up their search for fine gold.

It's "Gemfest" time, and Todd and Bri are preparing the best gems for sale; as the Mifsuds undertake another massive maintenance job, wet weather forces the Richardsons to reopen an old claim.

Guillaume tries to move the Beast, Ken contends with a bigger challenge - a visit from his wife - Karl is set back by one issue after another, and Al works around the clock to fix faulty machinery.

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.

Paul Mackie hires a massive bulldozer to uncover a gold deposit, breakdowns force Sheryl Munro to run a dry blower on her own, and the Poseidon Crew scale up their search for fine gold.

It's "Gemfest" time, and Todd and Bri are preparing the best gems for sale; as the Mifsuds undertake another massive maintenance job, wet weather forces the Richardsons to reopen an old claim.

The season is halfway through as Ken and Guillaume try to reverse their bad luck by moving, Bernie has to deal with mistakes made by his junior crew, and Karl's night crew starts to slow him down.

Paul Mackie hires a massive bulldozer to uncover a gold deposit, breakdowns force Sheryl Munro to run a dry blower on her own, and the Poseidon Crew scale up their search for fine gold.

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

The Wildcard crew heads to a risky fishing spot known for sharks, a gamble that puts their season target in jeopardy; with tensions high, pregnant Jess faces a terrifying challenge.

The Desert Diggers battle to get their dry blower running, Shane and Rusty hunt for big nuggets at Fantasy Gully, and Jacqui and Andy's push to reach gold lands them in a life-or-death situation.

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 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.

The Wildcard crew heads to a risky fishing spot known for sharks, a gamble that puts their season target in jeopardy; with tensions high, pregnant Jess faces a terrifying challenge.

Jake gets struck by a high-drama outback emergency, Brownie is in trouble after his trusty 907's engine blows up. and Scotty struggles to hit a 9pm cattle unload curfew.

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.

Bryce races out early, Myles tops the tally board while Jack remains grounded, and a mystery skipper enters the picture.

Rustling up a wild load of angry bulls, Matt Adams hits his roughest ride ever - meanwhile, the Stephens Brothers face a tough battle in dense forest to rescue their precious bees.

Hauling a volatile load, larger-than-life tanker driver Sludge avoids disaster; as Steve Grahame heads into unknown territory with busted equipment, Macka McCready sails into wild weather.

Heli-loggers Integrated Operations are deep into their wet winter season on the west coast of Vancouver Island, and intense rain and fog threaten to strand two fallers on the hill.

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.

The Dust Devils' entire operation is forced to shut down as The Poseidon Crew's dig zone floods, forcing them to abandon their deep pit mining and defend their detecting patch from rival prospectors.

The Desert Diggers battle to get their dry blower running, Shane and Rusty hunt for big nuggets at Fantasy Gully, and Jacqui and Andy's push to reach gold lands them in a life-or-death situation.

Paul's team deal with hardship and heartbreak as they help up-and-coming prospector Jarrod Crosbie; Jarrod is trying to pursue his dream of abandoning the city to become a full-blown prospector.

Mountains are one of the greatest challenges a railway faces; we investigate daring railway engineering, from tunnelling through the Swiss Alps to a 19th-century engineering masterpiece in Australia.

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.

The Desert Diggers battle to get their dry blower running, Shane and Rusty hunt for big nuggets at Fantasy Gully, and Jacqui and Andy's push to reach gold lands them in a life-or-death situation.

The Wildcard crew heads to a risky fishing spot known for sharks, a gamble that puts their season target in jeopardy; with tensions high, pregnant Jess faces a terrifying challenge.

The season is halfway through as Ken and Guillaume try to reverse their bad luck by moving, Bernie has to deal with mistakes made by his junior crew, and Karl's night crew starts to slow him down.

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

The Desert Diggers battle to get their dry blower running, Shane and Rusty hunt for big nuggets at Fantasy Gully, and Jacqui and Andy's push to reach gold lands them in a life-or-death situation.

The Wildcard crew heads to a risky fishing spot known for sharks, a gamble that puts their season target in jeopardy; with tensions high, pregnant Jess faces a terrifying challenge.

Winter threatens to shut down mining early, Guillaume considers retiring the frozen Bad Attitude for good, Karl's sluice box ices over and traps his gold, and Big Al and Hiro battle beavers.

The Desert Diggers battle to get their dry blower running, Shane and Rusty hunt for big nuggets at Fantasy Gully, and Jacqui and Andy's push to reach gold lands them in a life-or-death situation.

Marcus and Linden are accused of illegal prospecting, the Goldtimers strike it lucky with a gold-rich patch, and the Victoria Diggers are desperate but receive a lifeline from their neighbour.

Greenhorn Andrew begins his final trial week on the Valdimar, deckhand Caitlin faces a week at sea with the crew one man down, and both boats return to their shared home port for the Christmas break.