Travel documentaries
Last Woman on the Planet
Writer and comedian Sara Pascoe is traveling the world trying to track down and master some of the planet’s most endangered jobs. In this fun and freewheeling travel documentary, she visits various exotic parts of the globe, attempting to master the occupations in danger of extinction. Whether it’s a bellmaker in Greece or an elf in Finland, Sara will help these ancient professions survive.
Rick Stein's Taste of Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the biggest cities in the world and is rapidly expanding. But has it hung on to its culinary roots? In this travel documentary, renowned chef Rick Stein visits the city to seek out the source of the Chinese dishes we all know and love so well. Prepare yourself for delicious red braised pork, the city’s cherished hairy crabs and mouth-watering, delicate dumplings.
Scotland's Poshest Train with Alan Cumming
Beloved actor Alan Cumming in on an extraordinary adventure on board The Royal Scotsman, an ultra-luxurious train promising an unparalleled odyssey through the very heart of Scotland. From picturesque scenery and rich history to sumptuous spa rooms and culinary artistry, Alan revels in the Royal Scotsman’s splendor while enjoying everything his homeland has to offer in his own unique style.
Around the World in 80 Weighs
Six people from across Britain, all living with obesity, travel the globe to learn how people around the world are affected by obesity. In each country they visit, they discover traditional ways of eating and forms of exercise in cultures as diverse as Japan, India and the United States. But can this exposure to new ways of eating and living help them lose weight permanently?
Ancient Egypt by Train
Professor Alice Roberts investigates one of the world’s oldest and greatest civilizations, Ancient Egypt, in a particularly unique way. She’s doing it by train. This fascinating travel and history series starts at the very end of the Ancient Egyptian empire in Alexandria, where the Romans came to take control, and travels back in time, heading south, to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.