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    01/30/2024 4:45 am

    Frozen Planet: The Making Of

    Follow the crews behind the spectacular shots of a mother polar bear and her twins in the Arctic, and an orca hunt in the Antarctic.

    01/30/2024 5:00 am

    Ancient Powers

    Though the ancient powers have endured for centuries, their destruction is close at hand. However, some will leave lasting legacies that will continue to shape the world long after their downfall.

    01/30/2024 5:50 am

    Frozen Planet: The Making Of

    Producer Dan Rees led the `Frozen Planet' team on their longest journey in the Arctic to Russia's most remote region: Chukotka, 4,000 miles and 9 time zones east of Moscow.

    01/30/2024 6:00 am

    Earth

    When Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas 4.6 billion years ago, it was devoid of an atmosphere, an inhospitable rock floating in space. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

    01/30/2024 7:00 am

    Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins

    Chris Packham investigates how nature's masterminds measure up against human brain power. Looking at a variety of animals, such as ravens, crows, bees and starlings, Chris explores how different animals can use tools and solve complex puzzles.

    01/30/2024 7:50 am

    World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

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

    01/30/2024 8:35 am

    Life Below Zero

    Heading out into the wild and scouting for areas to hunt and fish is a priority at this time of year, despite the dangers of the currents or the threats from hungry predators. This time of year, coming home empty-handed is not an option.

    01/30/2024 9:25 am

    Life Below Zero

    With autumn approaching, the race is on to complete crucial tasks in Alaska. The king salmon run provides an opportunity to stockpile food for winter.

    01/30/2024 10:10 am

    Ancient Powers

    Though the ancient powers have endured for centuries, their destruction is close at hand. However, some will leave lasting legacies that will continue to shape the world long after their downfall.

    01/30/2024 11:00 am

    Deadly 60

    Steve and the team head to the remote island of Isla del Plata which has the largest congregation of giant manta rays in the world. Working with one of the world's top manta scientists, Steve heads off to try and dive with these majestic giants.

    01/30/2024 11:30 am

    Earth

    When Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas 4.6 billion years ago, it was devoid of an atmosphere, an inhospitable rock floating in space. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.

    01/30/2024 12:30 pm

    Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins

    Chris Packham investigates how nature's masterminds measure up against human brain power. Looking at a variety of animals, such as ravens, crows, bees and starlings, Chris explores how different animals can use tools and solve complex puzzles.

    01/30/2024 1:20 pm

    Life Below Zero

    As the Arctic summer turns to fall and temperatures begin their decline, Alaskan ingenuity assists in securing materials for the coming freeze. To prepare for the winter ahead, bush-dwellers brave dangerous encounters with hungry predators.

    01/30/2024 2:05 pm

    Life Below Zero

    Alaskans must seize the last days of warmth to hunt and fish along the water's edge.

    01/30/2024 2:55 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.

    01/30/2024 3:40 pm

    Ancient Egypt's Darkest Hour

    The discovery of a mass grave near Luxor with the bones of nearly 60 people sends archaeologists on a quest into ancient Egypt to who the remains belong to, why they were buried the way they were and what could have led to this mass burial.

    01/30/2024 4:20 pm

    Deadly 60

    Steve gets strangled by a python on a night-time river expedition, climbs a 40-metre tree and finds out why our thirst for palm oil is threatening bears and orangutans.

    01/30/2024 4:50 pm

    Earth

    Today, Earth is a human world. Humans now have a greater effect in shaping Earth's surface than many natural processes. Chris Packham explores how dramatic twists in Earth's story enabled humans to go from being part of nature to controlling it.

    01/30/2024 5:50 pm

    Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins

    Chris Packham reveals some of the cleverest animal communicators on the planet. For decades, people have longed to emulate Dr Doolittle and be able to understand what animals are communicating to one another.

    01/30/2024 6:35 pm

    Life Below Zero

    As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures to complete vital tasks.

    01/30/2024 7:20 pm

    The Truth About...

    During months of having to stay at home, millions of us have swapped the gym for our living room. The numbers doing home workouts has doubled in a year. But exactly what kind of exercise should we be doing, how much of it, and how often? Journalist and blogger Mehreen Baig used to hit the gym four times per week, but now her fitness regime has gone entirely DIY. She wants to use the latest science to make sure she is getting maximum return for her effort.

    01/30/2024 8:10 pm

    NASA's Mega Rocket

    NASA's SLS is the most powerful rocket ever built, capable of sending astronauts to Mars and beyond. The first un-crewed mission around the Moon, in March 2022, will be a giant leap forward for human deep-space exploration.

    01/30/2024 9:00 pm

    Life Below Zero

    Some tasks in the Arctic require remote Alaskans to venture off trail.

    01/30/2024 9:45 pm

    Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild

    Ben ventures to the vast freezing seascape of the Arctic Circle and meets Randi. She was the first Norwegian woman to climb Everest, and now she uses her life on a remote Arctic Circle island to inspire others, including Ben.

    01/30/2024 10:30 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.

    01/30/2024 11:15 pm

    Life Below Zero

    As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures to complete vital tasks.

    01/31/2024 12:00 am

    The Truth About...

    During months of having to stay at home, millions of us have swapped the gym for our living room. The numbers doing home workouts has doubled in a year. But exactly what kind of exercise should we be doing, how much of it, and how often? Journalist and blogger Mehreen Baig used to hit the gym four times per week, but now her fitness regime has gone entirely DIY. She wants to use the latest science to make sure she is getting maximum return for her effort.

    01/31/2024 12:50 am

    NASA's Mega Rocket

    NASA's SLS is the most powerful rocket ever built, capable of sending astronauts to Mars and beyond. The first un-crewed mission around the Moon, in March 2022, will be a giant leap forward for human deep-space exploration.

    01/31/2024 1:40 am

    Life Below Zero

    Some tasks in the Arctic require remote Alaskans to venture off trail.

    01/31/2024 2:30 am

    Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild

    Ben ventures to the vast freezing seascape of the Arctic Circle and meets Randi. She was the first Norwegian woman to climb Everest, and now she uses her life on a remote Arctic Circle island to inspire others, including Ben.

    01/31/2024 3:15 am

    Life Below Zero

    As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures to complete vital tasks.

    01/31/2024 4:00 am

    The Truth About...

    During months of having to stay at home, millions of us have swapped the gym for our living room. The numbers doing home workouts has doubled in a year. But exactly what kind of exercise should we be doing, how much of it, and how often? Journalist and blogger Mehreen Baig used to hit the gym four times per week, but now her fitness regime has gone entirely DIY. She wants to use the latest science to make sure she is getting maximum return for her effort.

    BBC Earth

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: Central European Time (CET) UTC +1 Country: United States Language: English

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