Julia Bradbury follows in the footsteps of guidebook writer Alfred Wainwright by walking across the whole of northern England from the west to the east coast
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Robson Green embarks on a series of unforgettable adventures along some of the world's most awe-inspiring trails.
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Lars Monsen is challenged in what he does best, surviving in the wilderness. Blindfolded, he is left alone somewhere in Scandinavia. The only thing he knows is the mission: survive, and find his way to the target location within five days.
An exploration of the work of Britain's greatest fell walker and author, Alfred Wainwright.
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Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.
David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.
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Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.