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Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall - Mexico part 1

Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall – Mexico part 2

Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall – Mexico part 2 – Intrepid explorer and nature lover Steve Backshall embarks on an exciting but perilous journey into the heart of the Yucatan jungle in Mexico, determined to uncover the mysterious secrets of the ancient Maya civilization. Accompanied by a crew of expert adventurers, including renowned Mexican archaeologist Guillermo de Anda, highly-skilled cave diver Robbie Schmittner, and former Royal Marine Aldo Kane, Steve is hot on the trail of the Maya’s sacred and forbidden underground caverns known as Xibalba, meaning ‘place of fear’ in the Maya language.   &nbsp According to Maya mythology, […]

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Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall - Mexico part 1

Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall – Mexico part 1

Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall – Mexico part 1 – Adventurer extraordinaire and passionate naturalist, Steve Backshall, embarks on an audacious expedition to uncover sections of our planet untouched and unseen by human eyes. This fearless journey takes him to the fringes of the world, to places that human footsteps have never tainted. The story unfolds in this riveting episode, where Steve takes charge of a carefully selected group of exceptional explorers. Among them is Robbie Schmittner, a globally recognized authority on underwater cave exploration, ex-Royal Marine Aldo Kane, known for his survival skills and daring, and the highly skilled

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Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall - Arctic Part 2

Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall – Arctic Part 2

Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall – Arctic Part 2 – Embarking on a daring expedition to the far reaches of unexplored corners on our planet, the intrepid explorer, Steve Backshall, fearlessly ventures into the heart of Greenland’s Arctic wilderness. In this ambitious quest, he sets his sights on conquering an unconquered mountain that stands tall and proud, hidden deep within the icy expanse.     As Steve and his devoted team navigate through this untamed terrain, they encounter an array of formidable challenges that test their physical and mental limits. They must conquer treacherous rivers of freezing meltwater, cautiously avoid

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Earth episode 5 - Human -  From Being a Part of Nature to Controlling It

Earth episode 5 – Human

Earth episode 5 – Human – Today, Earth stands as a bustling human world, accommodating a staggering population of over eight billion and continuing to grow. As humanity’s presence expands, our influence on shaping Earth’s surface has surpassed that of numerous natural processes. In a captivating expedition, Chris Packham delves into the enthralling twists and turns of Earth’s narrative, tracing the remarkable journey of humankind from merely being a part of nature to becoming its custodians, exerting control over it in unprecedented ways.     This epic tale unfolds with mesmerizing complexity, revealing how we have harnessed the forces of

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Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall – Arctic Part 1

Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall – Arctic Part 1

Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall – Arctic Part 1 – Adventurer, naturalist, and renowned explorer Steve Backshall embarks on an audacious mission, venturing into some of the most uncharted territories on our planet. Guided by an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering commitment to understanding the Earth’s wildest corners, he sets his sights on the Arctic, a land of unparalleled beauty and mystique. In this ambitious expedition, Steve and his intrepid team find themselves navigating the vast expanse of the Arctic, determined to kayak up the colossal fjord that holds the title of being the largest in the entire world. However,

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Earth episode 4 - Atmosphere

Earth episode 4 – Atmosphere

Earth episode 4 – Atmosphere – When Earth first coalesced from clouds of dust and gas approximately 4.6 billion years ago, it found itself akin to countless other lifeless celestial bodies scattered throughout the vast universe. Devoid of any atmosphere, our young planet appeared as an inhospitable, solitary rock adrift in the vast expanse of the cosmic void. However, this seemingly desolate beginning heralded the commencement of a truly extraordinary era characterized by tumultuous events and cosmic interactions.     As the eons passed, Earth faced an onslaught of asteroid impacts, bombarding its surface with relentless force. These cosmic collisions

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Earth episode 3 - Green

Earth episode 3 – Green

Earth episode 3 – Green – Join the intrepid journey led by the indomitable Chris Packham as he unravels the breathtaking narrative of our planet’s evolution – a mesmerizing saga spanning an astonishing 4.5 billion years. From a desolate barren rock to the lush, vibrant green world we call home today, this captivating tale will take you through extraordinary highs and heart-stopping lows, revealing the remarkable tenacity of life itself.     Picture Earth in its infancy, a world submerged in water without a single landmass to be seen. A primordial canvas that held the secrets to the very essence

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Earth episode 2 - Snowball

Earth episode 2 – Snowball

Earth episode 2 – Snowball – Over 800 million years ago, in an era preceding the reign of the dinosaurs and well before the advent of any recognizable animal life, our planet embarked on a momentous journey, setting the stage for one of its most dramatic chapters yet. At the heart of this epic transformation lay the awe-inspiring supercontinent Rodinia, which, like a colossal puzzle piece, eventually split apart, ushering in a cascade of earth-shattering events that left an indelible mark on our planet’s climate.     The mighty tectonic forces that had silently built up beneath the Earth’s surface

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Earth episode 1 - The Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

Earth episode 1 – Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

Earth episode 1 –  Join renowned naturalist and presenter Chris Packham on an extraordinary and captivating journey as he delves deep into the annals of Earth’s history, unearthing the secrets of one of the darkest periods ever recorded. Prepare to be enthralled as we explore the harrowing tale of the worst mass extinction ever witnessed on our planet, an event so catastrophic that it claimed the lives of up to 90% of all species, leaving an indelible mark on the course of life’s evolution.     This awe-inspiring epoch, which unfolded approximately 252 million years ago, brought life to the

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Why Sharks Attack

Why Sharks Attack

Why Sharks Attack – In a tragic incident that unfolded on June 8, 2023, a Russian man, aged 23, fell victim to a shark attack while swimming near the shore of Hurghada, Egypt’s renowned Red Sea vacation resort. The shocking event witnessed horrified onlookers as the man succumbed to his severe injuries before any assistance could reach him. The attack, captured on videos that swiftly spread across social media platforms, marks a distressing occurrence in the Red Sea, following the fatal shark-related incidents that claimed the lives of two women within a span of two days on the same coastline

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Spy in the Ocean episode 4

Spy in the Ocean episode 4

Spy in the Ocean episode 4 – Our spy creatures explore the challenges ocean life must overcome to survive. Spy Whale is joined by Spy Dolphin as they encounter a humpback whale calf in danger of drowning when competing males pursue its mother. After a remarkable effort from the calf’s parent, she not only manages to protect her baby from danger, they also gain a bodyguard!     On the island of South Georgia, a version of the first spy camera ever made makes a triumphant return. This new Bouldercam dodges eight tonnes of colliding blubber as male elephant seals

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Spy in the Ocean episode 3

Spy in the Ocean episode 3

Spy in the Ocean episode 3 – Our spies reveal the extraordinary relationships that exist among the creatures of the ocean. Spider crabs rise up from the abyss in their thousands to shed their protective shells, but as our Spy Crab soon discovers, this makes them an easy target for hunting stingrays. There is protection in numbers, however, and those still with armoured shells form a crustacean fortress that protects the vulnerable crabs inside. Spy Crab finds itself alone, unprotected, and an easy target for the rays.     Sharks have a reputation for being solitary killers, but when Spy

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