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    09/08/2022 4:00 am

    Inside the Factory

    Gregg Wallace explores the Nottinghamshire factory that makes 250,000 jars of curry sauce each day. Meanwhile Cherry Healey is in Guntur, the chilli capital of India, where they sell 3,500 tonnes of chilli each day. Historian Ruth Goodman finds that the passion for curry is around 370 years older than the supposed invention of tikka masala in a Glaswegian restaurant in the 1970s.

    09/08/2022 4:50 am

    Planet Earth II

    The world's deserts are lands of extremes that force animals to come up with ingenious ways to cope with the hostile conditions. A pride of desert lions are so hungry they risk hunting a giraffe several times their size, whilst male sand grouse fly 120 miles each day to the nearest waterhole, and dice with death to collect water for their chicks.

    09/08/2022 5:50 am

    Life Below Zero

    As conditions worsen during the grueling arctic winter, Alaskans risk their lives to prepare for months of total darkness. Andy Bassich braves unsafe conditions on the Yukon River to hunt for needed meat.

    09/08/2022 6:35 am

    Life Below Zero

    In the clutches of Dark winter, Alaskans face uncertain conditions caused by unseasonably warm temperatures. But the warmth won't last, and opportunities must be seized. Sue Aikens braves the unstable tundra to replenish her water supply.

    09/08/2022 7:25 am

    World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

    A trip on board the countryside route from Inverness to Edinburgh.

    09/08/2022 8:05 am

    Inside the Factory

    Gregg Wallace explores the Nottinghamshire factory that makes 250,000 jars of curry sauce each day. Meanwhile Cherry Healey is in Guntur, the chilli capital of India, where they sell 3,500 tonnes of chilli each day. Historian Ruth Goodman finds that the passion for curry is around 370 years older than the supposed invention of tikka masala in a Glaswegian restaurant in the 1970s.

    09/08/2022 9:00 am

    Planet Earth II

    The world's deserts are lands of extremes that force animals to come up with ingenious ways to cope with the hostile conditions. A pride of desert lions are so hungry they risk hunting a giraffe several times their size, whilst male sand grouse fly 120 miles each day to the nearest waterhole, and dice with death to collect water for their chicks.

    09/08/2022 10:00 am

    Life Below Zero

    As conditions worsen during the grueling arctic winter, Alaskans risk their lives to prepare for months of total darkness. Andy Bassich braves unsafe conditions on the Yukon River to hunt for needed meat.

    09/08/2022 10:45 am

    Life Below Zero

    In the clutches of Dark winter, Alaskans face uncertain conditions caused by unseasonably warm temperatures. But the warmth won't last, and opportunities must be seized. Sue Aikens braves the unstable tundra to replenish her water supply.

    09/08/2022 11:30 am

    World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

    A trip on board the countryside route from Inverness to Edinburgh.

    09/08/2022 12:15 pm

    Inside the Factory

    Gregg Wallace explores the Nottinghamshire factory that makes 250,000 jars of curry sauce each day. Meanwhile Cherry Healey is in Guntur, the chilli capital of India, where they sell 3,500 tonnes of chilli each day. Historian Ruth Goodman finds that the passion for curry is around 370 years older than the supposed invention of tikka masala in a Glaswegian restaurant in the 1970s.

    09/08/2022 1:05 pm

    Planet Earth II

    Grasslands cover one quarter of all land and support the vast gatherings of wildlife, but to survive here animals must endure the most hostile seasonal changes on the planet. From Asia's bizarre-looking saiga antelope, to the giant anteaters of Brazil, grassland animals have adapted in extraordinary ways to cope with these extremes.

    09/08/2022 2:05 pm

    Life Below Zero

    Sue tries out a primitive hunting method while Andy adjusts the new puppies to his sled team, and the Hailstones take baby Wade to snare rabbits.

    09/08/2022 2:50 pm

    Life Below Zero

    Sue assesses the conditions of her new property at Chena River. Meanwhile, Ricko traps for beaver, while Jessie trains new puppies for the dog team.

    09/08/2022 3:40 pm

    World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

    Beginning in the coastal city of Colombo, the train soon leaves the bustling metropolis far behind as it heads high into the heart of Sri Lanka, to one of the most spectacular viaducts in the world - the Nine Arch Bridge.

    09/08/2022 4:25 pm

    Inside the Factory

    Gregg Wallace is in Lowestoft, at an enormous factory where they produce 450 tonnes of frozen food each day. He follows the production of frozen potato waffles, from the arrival of 25 tonnes of potatoes right through to dispatch.

    09/08/2022 5:15 pm

    Spectacular Earth

    The largest of all of Earth's displays stretches across thousands of kilometres in the night sky: the Aurora Borealis. The arctic wilderness of Northern Sweden is one of the best places to witness the aurora.

    09/08/2022 6:10 pm

    The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet

    Prince William, founder of the Earthshot Prize, is joined by Sir David Attenborough, a member of his Earthshot Prize Council, explore the best way to protect and restore nature. Sir David explains exactly what about the approach to modern life is causing a global decline in biodiversity.

    09/08/2022 7:10 pm

    The Secrets of Your Food

    James heads off to Peru to reveal the surprising link that fat-rich, indulgent chocolate has with breast milk. Sometimes these cravings almost become an addiction, like coffee, for example.

    09/08/2022 8:00 pm

    Science's Greatest Mysteries

    The latest scientific discoveries in space, the cosmos, technology, and engineering feats - explored through thought-provoking, evocative and ambitious film making.

    09/08/2022 8:55 pm

    Fatal Forecast

    Despite their exhilarating beauty, thunderstorms can be deadly. Given the right conditions, these storms can easily evolve into supercells which can then produce hurricanes and tornadoes.

    09/08/2022 9:45 pm

    Spectacular Earth

    The largest of all of Earth's displays stretches across thousands of kilometres in the night sky: the Aurora Borealis. The arctic wilderness of Northern Sweden is one of the best places to witness the aurora.

    09/08/2022 10:40 pm

    The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet

    Prince William, founder of the Earthshot Prize, is joined by Sir David Attenborough, a member of his Earthshot Prize Council, explore the best way to protect and restore nature. Sir David explains exactly what about the approach to modern life is causing a global decline in biodiversity.

    09/08/2022 11:35 pm

    The Secrets of Your Food

    James heads off to Peru to reveal the surprising link that fat-rich, indulgent chocolate has with breast milk. Sometimes these cravings almost become an addiction, like coffee, for example.

    09/09/2022 12:30 am

    Science's Greatest Mysteries

    The latest scientific discoveries in space, the cosmos, technology, and engineering feats - explored through thought-provoking, evocative and ambitious film making.

    09/09/2022 1:20 am

    Fatal Forecast

    Despite their exhilarating beauty, thunderstorms can be deadly. Given the right conditions, these storms can easily evolve into supercells which can then produce hurricanes and tornadoes.

    09/09/2022 2:15 am

    Spectacular Earth

    The largest of all of Earth's displays stretches across thousands of kilometres in the night sky: the Aurora Borealis. The arctic wilderness of Northern Sweden is one of the best places to witness the aurora.

    09/09/2022 3:05 am

    Inside the Factory

    Gregg Wallace is in Lowestoft, at an enormous factory where they produce 450 tonnes of frozen food each day. He follows the production of frozen potato waffles, from the arrival of 25 tonnes of potatoes right through to dispatch.

    BBC Earth

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) UTC +2 Country: United States Language: English

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