Walking The Himalayas With Levison Wood

British explorer Levison Wood takes on a new challenge and walks the length of the world’s highest mountain range from Afghanistan in the west to Bhutan in the East. His four-month journey of some 4 million steps sees him trekking 1,700 gruelling miles across the roof of the world, teaming up with local guides and meeting monks, soldiers and nomadic tribes, as he passes through some of the most remote, beautiful, and perilous regions on earth - places few outsiders ever get to see.

In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo

Stanley Johnson - author, environmentalist, and father of ex-PM Boris Johnson – and his youngest son Max set off from China’s far western border with Pakistan to undertake an epic 5,000km journey down the Silk Road. Following the trade route taken by Marco Polo 700 years ago, Stanley and Max’s seven week journey reflects on both ancient and modern China as they weave a path through what was the Yuan Dynasty’s land, ruled by Emperor Kublai Khan and to the capital city of Dadu, now known as Beijing. Stanley and Max throw themselves into every adventure along the way, embrace every encounter and share an unforgettable – and often hilarious – experience that brings them closer together and unites them in their love for Chinese culture. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO is a perfect blend of history, adventure, and a father and son’s once-in-a-lifetime journey.

My Top 10

MY TOP 10 follows host Tara Gaucher as she explores one of the most fascinating destinations in the world, Iceland. In this one-hour television special, Tara counts down her favorite experiences in the country that became one of the most traveled spots of 2013. From glacier hiking, snorkeling, and ice-climbing to exploring the countryside, Tara leads us on a journey through the beauty of Iceland.

Great Blue Wild

Great Blue Wild joins the world’s leading marine ecologists on a voyage of discovery as they venture to remote corners of the planet, uncover ocean secrets and fight to defend the endangered animals struggling to survive in our threatened seas. Dive deep with whale sharks and dolphins, brave danger with great white sharks and come one step closer to understanding the mysteries of the deep.

Walking The Nile With Levison Wood

Follow Levison Wood’s expedition as he walks the length of the River Nile from source to sea. His nine-month, seven million step journey takes him through jungles, savannah, deserts, cities and war zones in some of the continent’s most remote and spectacular locations. Along the way, he encounters modern Africa, its people and its wildlife face-to-face, and at ground level.

Beyond The Edge

Best friends, sky diver Jokke Sommer and big wave surfer Niccolo Porcella are on a mission to push the boundaries of their human capabilities to become elite athletes in both of their sports in this awe-inspiring travel adventure series. With some of the world’s most progressive athletes along for the ride, they travel to breathtaking locations in Hawaii, California, Brazil, Switzerland, Italy, Tahiti, Sweden, and Norway, experiencing the vibrant landscapes and cultures that are unique to each location, as they explore the limits of their physical and mental capacity. From riding the stunning big waves of Maui, to flying over the epic fjords of Norway, viewers will witness heart-stopping feats of athleticism, experience the sights, sounds, and colours of the planet's most beautiful destinations, and be moved by the spirit of those pursuing the ultimate adventure. As they journey across the world, making lifelong friendships, and creating unforgettable memories, Jokke and Niccolo discover that sometimes dreams are more about the road it takes to get there and who you become on the journey.

Secrets Of The Mega Landfill

750 trucks deliver thousands of tonnes EVERY DAY to one of the largest landfill sites in the U.S. – and it’s not as simple as dumping it all in the ground. We join the army of people at the site using cutting edge technologies including dozens of Mega tonne machines who have to make it all disappear. And the stakes are high for the environment and business, as this site can rake in $70 million dollars a year.

Leos' FishHeads

This science adventure series explores what is going on under the waves and around the shorelines, discovering these amazing ecosystems and the beings that call them home. Our young hosts Sayat and Christian are passionate about fish, turtles, water bugs, frogs, really any and all creatures that make water their home. Along with Leo The Catfish – their animated, sassy sidekick – they’ve formed the FishHeads Explorer’s Club whose mandate is to get to know as many aquatic creatures as they can and find ways we can all protect them.

Britain's Most Luxurious Trains

Step inside a world of fine dining, silver service and opulent, vintage carriages to experience the UK’s most stunning scenery in BRITAIN'S MOST LUXURIOUS TRAINS. From the highlands of Scotland to the lush mountains of Wales, the azure shoreline of the English Rivera to the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Dales, each episode transports viewers along a different route aboard a unique and characterful, luxurious train. Guest share their own personal reasons for experiencing the unforgettable journey and go behind the scenes to understand how this unique luxury travel experience is put together and stays on track.

Super Scary Plane Landings

The average person now flies out on two holidays per year. But as many have learned – and filmed on phones and personal cameras – arriving in one piece is not as easy as we like to think. We want safe travel to faraway holiday havens, but that means pilots flying ever more perilous journeys, landing on runways sandwiched between ocean and mountains or inches from skyscrapers or even on water. This special shows eyewitness footage of some of the most frightening airplane landings ever captured on camera.