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Most of the water on our planet is in the ocean or locked up in glacial ice. But the rest flows freely as rivers: beautiful and powerful waterways that underscore the melody of life. As they meander through the landscape they shape it, wearing down ranges and deepening valleys, eventually flowing out into the sea. Part 4 of 6.
Jeremy Clarkson uncovers the astonishing story of the World War II Arctic Convoys. Their mission: to deliver convoys of ships laden with vital supplies to embattled Russia through Arctic storms and submarine-infested waters. In Churchill’s words, it was “the worst journey in the world” and, by the end of the war, 87 merchant ships were sunk and the lives of thousands of British and American sailors were lost. But without the courage of these men, the fate of Russia and the outcome of WWII could have been very different. Travelling the route taken by these ships and visiting key locations in the UK, the Arctic and Russia, Clarkson experiences the bravery and tragedy of a group of men largely forgotten by history. First-hand testimony from those who were there when it mattered, and amazing archive footage, help tell a story of courage in the face of terrible adversity.
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world's most majestic creatures, from voracious crocodiles and acrobatic birds to stupendous whales and majestic elephants. When Whales Walked follows top scientists on a global adventure as they follow clues from fossil records and change what we thought we knew about the evolution of iconic beasts. Part 2 of 2.
The Robert E. Lee is one of the most famous Clydebuilt blockade-running paddle steamers. During the American Civil War, Glasgow shipbuilders and captains made a fortune running supplies to the Confederate South and bringing out valuable cotton. To run the blockade of Union warships, these paddle steamers had to be fast and their crews fearless. Glasgow provided both, but the role played by vessels like the Robert E. Lee was a controversial one, for Britain was neutral. Part 3 of 4.
The deep connection between wine and barbecue dates back millennia and still runs as deep as ever. In the rustic wine country of the Santa Ynez Valley, grapevines are used as fuel and wine for marinades and sauces. Here’s how the fruit of the vine meets the power of fire. Part 1 of 12.
Do we control our fat or does it control us? Scientists are coming to understand fat as a fascinating and dynamic organ, one whose size has more to do with biological processes than personal choices. Through real-life stories of hunter-gatherers, sumo wrestlers and supermodels, explore the complex functions of fat and the role it plays in controlling hunger, hormones and even reproduction.
Sixty-six million years ago an asteroid blasted Earth, wiping out the dinosaurs. How did life recover? Now a massive discovery - a trove of fossils from the key first million years after the cataclysm - tells the story. With exclusive access, this film recounts a rare find of animals, plants, and precise dates. Together, they reveal how a new living world - one that came to include us - rose from the ashes.
David Hayman meets some of the men who sailed on HMS Hood. He travels to Scapa Flow to experience what life was like for the hundreds of people working to protect the vital North Atlantic convoys. In Australia he uncovers the legacy of the battlecruiser's flag-waving visits, and tries his hand at riveting in order to understand what it took to make such vessels strong and watertight. Part 4 of 4.
