Britain's Scenic Railways

From busy cities to rural communities, 24,000 trains cross Britain every day, traveling some 10,000 miles. The rail network is continually growing as new track is laid and old sections of the line are brought back to life. Britain is also home to over a hundred heritage railways that welcome millions of visitors each year, to celebrate a bygone era of steam. The chance to ride on a steam train – to experience the sights, the sounds and the smells – is something that still resonates deep within us. We meet the railway workers, volunteers and travellers who share their experiences of Britain’s most scenic railways with both warmth and humour.

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.

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.

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.

From Russia to Iran: Crossing the Wild Frontier

Levison Wood crosses the mighty Caucasus mountain range that lies between Russia and Iran. Levison is taking a new approach to exploring: making his way by any means necessary. Traveling with the locals and living as they do, Levison’s epic, 2,600-mile journey takes him through five countries, crossing the wild lands on the tense frontier between Europe and Asia and visiting some of the most fascinating and diverse people’s on earth.

The Adrenaline Project

In The Adrenaline Project, thrill-seeking teens train and compete head-to-head as they are pushed to their limits both physically and mentally for a shot at glory (and prizes!). Cameras are rigged up in the most outrageous and precarious positions to catch all the grueling action as contestants push themselves through boot camps and challenges that test the skill, strength, speed and endurance they’ll need to complete in each episode’s adrenaline-filled mystery event. S1: 13 x 30' S2: 26 x 30'

Gone Fishing

Lifelong friends and comedic royalty Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer have more in common than just their love of laughter – on a more serious note, they are both suffering from complex heart disease. Paul is an experienced fisherman, while Bob is a complete novice. Paul thought a tour of the country’s finest fishing spots might help Bob’s recovery, so the two have set off on a fishing adventure. GONE FISHING follows the friends as they fish, laugh and learn something about each other and themselves.

Masa Off Grid

Urbanite Masa Takei was fascinated with the idea of a simpler, self-sufficient lifestyle. He wondered if he “had what it takes” to build a shelter and to hunt for his food, with no running water, no electricity or other comforts of home. Setting out for a year to live and learn off grid in a remote, northern area, Masa takes viewers along for the entire experience.

Nerves of Steel

NERVES OF STEEL takes viewers directly into the heart of the action; telling the stories of people who perform some of the world’s toughest and most dangerous jobs.

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.