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Travel documentaries

Travel shows on BBC Select inspire exploration, adventure, and cultural immersion and transport you to captivating destinations around the world. Our selection of travel documentaries feature tour guides such as Joanna Lumley, Alexander Armstrong and Bettany Hughes and offer glimpses into incredible landscapes and lesser known gems across the globe. Embark on journeys across Europe, Asia and more with our collection of travel series and films.

Britain's Most Beautiful Road

Britain's Most Beautiful Road (S1)

Take an exhilarating road trip around one of the world’s greatest touring routes. Scotland’s North Coast 500 follows the coast of the wild northern Highlands, taking in some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. During the summer months thousands of visitors make the journey, soaking-up the scenery, history and culture of this unique, and stunning, part of the world.

Rick Stein's Spain

Rick Stein's Spain

Chef Rick Stein has visited Spain since he was a young boy and has fallen in love with the country’s cuisine. Thanks to a handful of dedicated Spanish chefs and a growing enthusiasm for its rugged flavors, the nation’s food has undergone a renaissance. Rick travels the length of the country in his trusty camper van, going off the beaten track to discover the authentic soul of Spanish cooking.

World’s Most Amazing Walks

World ’ s Most Amazing Walks with Robson Green

Actor Robson Green takes viewers on a breathtaking adventure through some of the most incredible and awe-inspiring scenery on the planet. Each journey is filled with breathtaking vistas, fascinating history and bewitching wildlife, with a new discovery at every turn. Along the way, Robson immerses himself in both the landscapes and the stories of the people he meets along the way.

Ottoman Empire by Train

Ottoman Empire by Train

After exploring the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, Alice Roberts takes to the railways again to explore a more challenging and mysterious empire. The scale of the Ottoman Empire spanned three continents, over 70 countries and lasted 600 years. Alice starts her journey near the Syrian border, traversing Turkey before entering the Balkans and finishing up at the empire’s westernmost point, Budapest.

Britain's Railway Empire in Colour

Britain's Railway Empire in Colour

To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of rail, the extraordinary story of how Britain gave railways to the world is explored. From the first experiments with steam trains, to the exporting of this new technology around the globe, newly colorized footage reveals its impact. Leading experts, including TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois, discuss this transport revolution.