An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

Extreme Engagement

July 2025 •English

An engaged couple travels the world for a year to explore marriage customs in diverse cultures. Will the journey bring them closer or tear them apart?

Floods - Challenging our Future

July 2025 •English

The catastrophic floods of New York, Bangkok and New-Orleans have shed light on the extreme vulnerability of more than 130 coastal cities faced with the violence of the sea. The mega-cities are threatened by a series of unusual phenomena: a surprising subsidence of soils, an unexplained rising of the level of the sea in some parts of the world, an increase in the frequency of extreme climatic events and exponential urbanization. Considering that science is capable of anticipating dangers and of suggesting protections, why do such disasters occur so often? Can they be avoided?

The Moaning of Life

July 2025 •English

Now Karl’s turned 40 and has officially hit middle age, it’s time for him to re-assess his life. He’s not married, he doesn’t have kids, he’s got a job where he’s known as an ‘idiot’, and he’s known for being miserable. He’s classic ‘mid-life crisis’ material. As Karl attempts to put his life in order, he’ll be dispatched around the world on a crash course to find out how other cultures deal with life’s big questions. The ups and downs of Karl’s experiences will be contrasted against the beautiful geography of the countries he visits, captured on HD with stunning aerial photography.

Terra Brasil - Guias

July 2025 •Portuguese

Terra Brasil - Trilhas

July 2025 •Portuguese

Monty Don's Italian Gardens

July 2025 •English

Monty Don conducts his personal 'grand garden tour' around Italy, including the retreats of the affluent north and horticultural gems of the south.

Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World

July 2025 •English

This revealing series follows environmental activist Greta Thunberg as she seeks to raise awareness of the accelerating climate change and spread her message, that we must act to drastically reduce our carbon emissions.

Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig

July 2025 •English

Sandi Toksvig's joined by some of the nation's most fascinating and funny women to explore the delights of the UK's wildest, most remote and beautifully designed holiday hideaways

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

July 2025 •English

Follow Gordon Ramsay as he meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food legend by his side - putting his newfound skills to the test as they cook a feast together for the natives.

Luxury Escapes: The World's Best Holidays

July 2025 •English

A showcase of the best holiday hotspots across Australia and the world, with luxurious hotels, great places to eat, drink and explore.

Remarkable Places to Eat

July 2025 •English

Leading chefs take host Fred Sirieix to experience the restaurants where they genuinely love to eat and explore what goes into making them so special.

Martin Clunes: Islands Of Britain

July 2025 •English

Himalaya with Michael Palin

July 2025 •English

Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin takes a journey through the Himalayas.

Full Circle with Michael Palin

July 2025 •English

Michael Palin travels to 18 countries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.

Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

July 2025 •English

Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.

Pole to Pole

July 2025 •English

Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, traveling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air travel, all on a tight deadline.

Sahara with Michael Palin

July 2025 •English

In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the Sahara, his witty humor downplaying the hardships he faces along the arduous journey. He travels to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond, across some of the harshest terrain on the planet.

Equator from the Air

July 2025 •English

In a defining moment for the natural world, Gordon Buchanan makes an epic journey round the equator - taking to the skies with experts racing to protect both wildlife and people.

Ohne Geld bis ans Ende der Welt

July 2025 •German

Team Bachstad

July 2025 •Norwegian

Øystein Bache and Rune Gokstad crosses different countries in medium-to-low suitable contraptions as a veteran fire truck, tuk-tuk and cargo moped.