Travel documentaries
Joanna Lumely's Spice Trail Adventure
Joanna Lumley sets off on her most epic voyage yet, a journey through the world’s greatest spice continents. Embarking on a 10,000-mile trek through Indonesia, Zanzibar, India and Madagascar, Joanna explores the centuries-old spice trade, discovering the rich tapestry of flavors and cultures which have shaped our world.
Griff's Great Kiwi Rail Trip
New Zealand. Is there a more magical place on Earth? Breathtaking scenery, incredible cuisine and enthralling native art and culture. British comedian Griff Rhys Jones is taking an epic journey from the tip to the toe of New Zealand in this enthralling travel documentary. But he has set himself a challenge to avoid all the obvious routes and journey the Kiwi roads less travelled.
Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip
Australia is a land of wondrous wildlife, incredible landscapes, and warm, wonderful people. Comedian and actor Griff Rhys Jones takes a trip across the entire country by train in his glorious travel documentary, trying to find the true essence of Australia and its inhabitants. From the dusty, barren outback to lush rainforests, surfing beaches and busy cities, join Griff for an epic adventure.
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan
Comedian and highly reluctant globetrotter Romesh Ranganthan abandons the five-star vacation treatment and travels beyond his comfort zone to some of the world’s most unlikely holiday destinations in this quirky BAFTA award-winning travel documentary. His latest adventure sees him on an epic African adventure, visiting Uganda, Rwanda and Madagascar. During his travels, he tries banana gin, encounters incredible wildlife and visits a village shaman.
Bettany Hughes' Grand Tour: From Paris to Rome
In the 18th century, those seeking culture and an artistic education would take a ‘grand tour’, exploring Europe’s rich heritage and cuisine. In this delightful travel documentary series historian Bettany Hughes follows in their footsteps, visiting such wonders as the museums of Paris and Rome, the canals of Venice, the cuisine of Florence and Milan and the glorious vistas of the Amalfi coast.