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The mountain passes of Norway are some of the most dangerous roads in all of Europe. And when winter hits, the transport roads turn into treacherous bobsleigh tracks with trucks and cars skidding and sliding everywhere, blocking vital trade routes and in extreme cases, causing fatal accidents. But never fear, up and down Norway there are brigades of brave rescue workers, who work around the clock to keep the roads safe and open. It takes a special breed of men to pull off the perfect 'Ice Road Rescue'...from a driver smuggling nappies (of all things!) out of Norway, to a truck in trouble full of fresh fish threatening to go bad – the rescue teams of Norway have their work cut out in this nail-biting series!

Did you know? In the quest for world domination, the Nazis built some of the biggest and deadliest pieces of military hardware and malevolent technology in history? Creating huge terror machines, hi-tech superguns and some of the original weapons of mass destruction, their aim was to control a nation, conquer a continent and win the war! Over six unforgettable episodes, Nazi Megastructures uncovers the hidden remains of Hitler's most ambitious Megastructures, telling the stories of the engineering geniuses that designed them and revealing how these structures sparked a technological revolution that changed warfare forever.

Europe from Above takes to the air over Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK to showcase Europe's finest cultural and geographical landmarks as you've never seen them before. Stunning aerial hyper-lapse photography allows us to visualise the changes of a season in seconds, as tulip fields in the Netherlands magically burst into colour and waterfalls in the Dolomites turn to ice. We reveal how tradition, engineering and natural wonders have shaped this epic continent - a vibrant portrait of these regions and the people who keep their traditions alive.

Primal Survivor tracks wilderness guide and survival instructor Hazen Audel as he tackles some of mankind's most rigorous journeys, relying on skills learned from native inhabitants. After first living with the locals to understand their way of life, he sets out on solo journeys through territories that push him to his very limits. He must rely on natural instinct and ancient techniques honed over thousands of years to make it out alive.

Hurricanes, typhoons and major storms reach their maximum power at sea, and during that peak power thousands of marine workers are forced to deal with those immense forces in order to carry out their jobs. National Geographic placed more than 1,000 cameras with people working at sea all around the world, on cargo ships, military vessels, fishing boats and oil rigs, to document monster storm systems on a scale never seen before.

Three unsung heroes of color per episode who have previously not been given the spotlight via premium dramatization, character portraits and archive.

Presented by historians Dan Snow and Professor Suzannah Lipscomb, we explore the downfalls, power struggles, and executions of notorious Tudor figures.

Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler: the "old lion" against the "German eagle". The "bear of Downing Street" versus "der Wolf." Two radically contradictory personalities whose enmity represented the 20th century as the "age of extremes." On one side is Winston Churchill, one of the most revered men of the century. His humor, style, self-deprecation and audacity in the face of adversity is still regarded as a prime example of leadership and political courage. He is one of the most popular political leaders of all time. On the other side is Adolf Hitler, certainly the most hated leader in contemporary history. His very presence, his regime and his ideas represent fear, xenophobia, racism, and a hatred for humanity. From 1940 to 1945, these two vastly contradictory personalities thought of nothing else but how to destroy each other. For the first time, a film tells the story of this clash of the giants from their common experience in the trenches of the First World War until the end of World War II. An imposing film all from the archives, brimming with life, plot twists and dramatic turns of events, based on meticulously colored and remastered images.

Beneath our feet, under trillions of tons of rock, lurk astonishing and deadly secrets. Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions are all driven by hidden forces deep inside our planet. Now, using the latest scientific data from sensors and surface scans, we can x-ray the earth to reveal the dangers locked inside our planet. Using thousands of sensors and state of the art surface scan information, for the first time, we can create x-rays of the deep interior of our planet.

Strap in for a death-defying flying experience as the planet's hardest pilots return to patrol the most dangerous skies in America in Alaska's Toughest Pilots. Flying in Alaska is highly treacherous, but these avid aviators are prepared to run the risk to get around, have fun and even save lives.

Construction fails happen every day, but sometimes the damage is catastrophic. This factual, fast-paced show investigates the most spectacular mishaps, what went wrong, and how the disaster could have been averted.

The show looks at the "sexual revolution" of the past half-century and how it has affected culture, science, and politics, here and around the world. Original Sin will touch on how sex on the Internet has collapsed traditional notions of privacy - hello Ashley Madison - and, of course, sexting. The series also will detail the campaign against sex robots in the UK, the Japanese bars where women can have a cocktail while enjoying a vibrator, and Thailand's move to include the term "third gender" in its constitution for the first time in an effort to ensure transgender and gay communities their legal rights.

This series reveals the extraordinary secrets of Europe's engineering wonders. Filmed across six great nations, it will explore record-breaking construction projects, innovative machines and vehicles, and ingenious design. It will also reveal the hidden engineering that drives Europe's most iconic landmarks and the people who keep them working today.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actor cousin Joseph Fiennes traverse British Columbia's challenging landscapes and stunning scenery. They discuss Ran's historic triumphs, expeditions, Parkinson's diagnosis, strengthening their familial bond.

Going behind the scenes to offer an insider look at the design, engineering and manufacturing process of the world's most lust worthy cars, exploring how these machines come to life and the hidden engineering secrets that are used.

Historian and author Bettany Hughes, reveals spectacular monuments from her December 2019 trip to explore to ancient Egypt.

More than 70% of the world's population cannot access essential surgery. For many, the hospital ship Africa Mercy is their last hope. On board, a crew of world class medical volunteers from Australia and across the globe face the biggest challenges of their lives, working to provide lifesaving surgery to those with nowhere else to turn.

The story of America's most important battles against the Nazis and the Japanese during World War Two. This series examines the military mind-set, pioneering tactics and state-of-the-art technologies deployed by both sides. Remnants of military hard-wear, defensive megastructures and forgotten relics of war are discovered as experts journey from the beaches of the Pacific islands to the battlefields of Northern Europe.

Life along the equator is spectacularly diverse. More than half of the world's species live here. Tropic Thunder is a 6 part archive series about Equator's wildest and most diverse ecosystems - the Amazon, the Andes, the Galapagos Islands, Borneo and Sumatra, Africa and the Coral sea.

Crazy on a Plane features outrageous, funny, hazardous, scary, and often heart-warming footage that has been captured directly by travellers around the globe. These are the most dramatic mid-air stories ever caught on camera, and we hear from those who were on board the plane as each drama unfolded, from proposals and births to bust-ups and fights.

Meet Chef Kiran Jethwa, food adventurer and global gastronaut. In a world where food is ever more processed and convenient, Kiran's mission is to discover fascinating natural ingredients and extreme methods of harvesting around the world. His journey takes him from Africa to Latin America, and across Asia. He meets with extraordinary people and turns their hard earned harvest into mouth-watering meals. When it comes to food, the tougher the challenge, the better the taste will be. Travel around the globe and watch Kiran create some amazing, delicious, locally inspired dishes.