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Voyages of Discovery episode 3 - Ice King

Voyages of Discovery episode 3 – Ice King

Voyages of Discovery episode 3 – Ice King: Explorer Paul Rose tells the story of his hero Fridjtof Nansen who, in 1892, announced a daring plan to be first to the North Pole, an idea considered so off-the-wall that no scientist would volunteer to join him on a venture they believed was nothing short of suicide.     He allowed […]

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Voyages of Discovery episode 2 - The Making of Captain Cook

Voyages of Discovery episode 2 – The Making of Captain Cook

Voyages of Discovery episode 2 – The Making of Captain Cook: Explorer Paul Rose tells the story of one of the greatest ever sea adventures, which transformed Captain James Cook into a national hero and dramatically changed the course of history.     Two and a half centuries later, Captain Cook is still a household name, but his achievements are

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Voyages of Discovery episode 1 - Circumnavigation

Voyages of Discovery episode 1 – Circumnavigation

Voyages of Discovery episode 1 – Circumnavigation: Explorer Paul Rose reveals the real story behind the first ever circumnavigation of the world.     Ferdinand Magellan set out 500 years ago to find the westward route to the riches of the Spice Islands. But, contrary to popular perception, he never reached them. Rose explains the dramatic sequence of events that

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 6 - Chios

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 6 – Chios

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 6 – Chios: In the final episode of her Greek odyssey Julia reaches her ultimate destination – the island of Chios – where her family’s story began. This week she’s joined by her mother Chrissi and together they explore the home of their ancestors.     In search of the fascinating history of

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Earth's Tropical Islands episode 2

Earth’s Tropical Islands episode 2 – Borneo

Earth’s Tropical Islands episode 2 – Borneo: In the heart of south east Asia lies the tropical island of Borneo. Twice the size of the British Isles, it is the third largest island on earth and home to possibly the greatest diversity of life of any island – from flying lizards sun bears to orangutans. Its huge variety of habitats,

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 5 - Rhodes and Symi

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 5 – Rhodes and Symi

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 5 – Rhodes and Symi: This episode, Julia arrives in the Dodecanese, a far-flung group of islands at the gateway between Europe and the East. In the medieval capital of Rhodes she uncovers a treasure of trove of Byzantine Art and has masterclass in painting historic frescoes.     Travelling inland to the

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 4 - Sporades

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 4 – Sporades

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 4 – Sporades: This week, Julia’s journey reaches the Sporades. Known as the ‘Paradise Islands’, their lush pine forests and breathtaking coastlines are recognisable to millions as the backdrop of the movie Mamma Mia.     On Skiathos, Julia boards a fishing boat in search of a secret world of hidden coves and

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 3 - Santorini

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 3 – Santorini

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 3 – Santorini: Julia’s journey brings her to the glamorous island of Santorini, where she discovers how one of the Aegean’s poorest islands became a playground for the rich and famous.     The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers the hidden side of well-known Greek Islands going off the well-trodden tourist

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 2 - Corfu

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 2 – Corfu

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 2 – Corfu: In the captivating second episode of “The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury,” our beloved television presenter embarks on an enchanting journey to the lush and captivating Ionian island of Corfu. Renowned for its distinct character, Corfu is often deemed as the “least Greek” among the Greek islands, yet it exudes

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 1 - Crete

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 1 – Crete

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 1 – Crete: In the first episode of the series, presenter Julia Bradbury visits the picturesque, rustic and rugged island of Crete, exploring the Dikti mountains and its plateau of windmills. She also visits an island that used to be a leper colony.     The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers

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Patagonia with Huw Edwards

Patagonia with Huw Edwards

Patagonia with Huw Edwards: Huw Edwards fulfils a lifelong dream to explore Patagonia, and the unique attempt to preserve Welsh culture by isolating a Welsh community in one of the most remote and inhospitable places on earth.     A hundred and fifty years after the pioneers arrived, Huw meets their descendants and asks what remains of the culture the

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The Silk Road episode 2

The Silk Road episode 2

The Silk Road episode 2: In the second episode of his series tracing the story of the most famous trade route in history, Dr Sam Willis travels west to Central Asia, a part of the Silk Road often overlooked and yet the place of major innovations, big historical characters and a people – the Sogdians – whose role was pivotal

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