Wild Australia With Ray Mears

Ray Mears explores the geography, flora and fauna of six spectacular Australian landscapes: the calm waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the teeming billabongs of the Wetlands, the Eucalyptus forests of the Bush, the ancient heartland of the Rainforest, the dramatic shoreline of the Southern Coast and the scarlet sands of the red desert. In each episode Ray explores the dramatic physical geography of the region, and its extreme weather conditions. He tracks down and identifies the key wildlife species that live there and discovers how they have adapted to the conditions. He introduces us to rare and extraordinary creatures like the tree kangaroo, the prehistoric giant Cassowary bird, the comical and bizarre duck billed platypus and the stranger still weedy sea dragon.

China From Above

China is perhaps the most extraordinary country in the world. More people live here, by far, than in any other nation on the planet. China is the oldest country in the world and today, the most dynamic and fastest developing. Through a combination of innovative aerial photography and on the ground, human stories, we'll see China as we've never seen it before. From ancient moments and traditional customs, through astonishing landscapes, and on to the high tech world of today, we'll reveal what makes China such a fascinating country.

Man Hunt

Former Zoo-keeper Hayden Turner heads to various parts of the world to immerse himself in the indigenous people’s culture and way of life.

Wild About New Zealand

Writer and adventurer Gus Roxburgh connects with the people whose passion is wilderness. This rich treasure trove of characters will be our viewfinder to New Zealand’s national parks.

Wild France With Ray Mears

Ray Mears explores the geography, flora and fauna of six dramatic French landscapes. The high mountain ranges of the Alps, the coastal waters of the Brittany, the chestnut forests of the Cevnnes, the caves and gorges of the Ardeche, the wet-lands of Camargue and the rolling lavender plains of Provence’s unique maquis landscape. Across the series Ray explores the dramatic physical geography of each region; its topography, its climate and its extreme weather conditions. He tracks down and identifies the key wildlife species that live there and how they have adapted. He introduces us to animals with an ancient history with the land such as wolves and vultures as well as more unexpected and exotic wildlife such as pink flamingos and dolphins.

Britain's Scenic Railways At Christmas

BRITAIN'S SCENIC RAILWAYS AT CHRISTMAS follows the railway workers, volunteers and travellers who share their experiences of Britain’s most scenic railways with both warmth and humour during this festive time of year.

Hélico Tout Terrain

Set in Sept-Iles, north of Quebec, the series brings you the ups-and-downs of daily life as a helicopter pilot on a mission, each more exciting than the last. HÉLICO TOUT TERRAIN uncovers a world of passion and danger, where unique men and women combine their love of flying with a fierce sense of duty.

Walking The Americas With Levison Wood

British explorer Levison Wood takes on a new expedition to walk the length of Central America from Mexico to Colombia. His 4 million step, 1800-mile journey sees him walk for four months across eight countries and two continents, visiting some of the most fascinating and diverse regions on earth, before attempting to walk through the legendary Darien Gap – 60 miles of near impenetrable jungle that’s defeated explorers over the centuries - to reach Colombia in South America.

Beyond The Silk Road

Led by actor Dominic West, BEYOND THE SILK ROAD is a feature-length documentary exploring the heart of Kyrgyzstan, a hidden gem of Central Asia. Through encounters with traders, herders and highland farmers, it reveals how the ancient Silk Road and nomadic traditions continue to shape the country’s identity. West begins in the south at a remote high-altitude caravanserai, before meeting a yak herder whose animals remain central to life in the mountains. In the capital, he travels with adventurer Alexandra Tolstoy and reunites with The Wire co-star Clarke Peters for a breathtaking horseback journey into the western highlands, living as nomads have for generations. What begins as a travelogue becomes a reflection on resilience, hospitality and the quiet strength of tradition.

Off Limits

Welcome to the world of OFF LIMITS, a six-part high definition series that takes viewers onto the path least taken. Here, adventurous men and women push past the shadows of their own doubt into the outer edge of human experience. Each one-hour program explores a different exciting location or lifestyle and reveals the individuals who dare to tread not only where most people couldn’t go, but also where they shouldn’t go.