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Race Across the World will pit pairs of travellers against each other in a race to reach the Far East without taking a single flight, with no smartphone in sight. Each contestant will only have the cash equivalent of an air fare to their destination to pay for their overland travel. If they run out, they'll need to earn more.

Based on the hugely popular franchise The Amazing Race, this reality competition follows the same format seen in various countries around the world. Teams of two compete against each other as they race around the globe in hopes of winning a major cash prize.

Dick Strawbridge and his partner Angel swap their two-bed flat in Essex for an abandoned French chateau. Can they bring its 45 rooms and acres of land back to life in under a year?

2 Men... 2 Bikes... 20,000 Miles... This documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world.

Amanda and Alan: The Italian Job will follow the duo as they join the ranks of the 'One Euro' home buyers, purchasing their own slice of heaven at a bargain price in a little town nestled in the sun-kissed hills of rural Sicily. Armed with a shared passion for travel and interior design they will spend the summer immersing themselves in the Sicilian way of life, as they transform their depilated house into a luxury holiday home.

The show follows Jack Maxwell, who once worked in the bars of South Boston, as he travels the globe trying to track down the world's most fascinating beverages and the people who drink them. Viewers will follow Maxwell as he immerses himself in the local activities, learns about the country's relationship with liquor and sometimes gets to participate in the alcohol-making process himself.

Joanna's 2,000 mile journey through Japan as she explores some of the most uncharted corners of the country's 6,800 mystical islands. In Hokkaido, Joanna traverses the island's areas of outstanding natural beauty, meeting some of the country's most endangered wild animals en route, before heading south towards Tokyo and the ancient capital of temple-filled Kyoto. On foot she takes in the forgotten island of Shikoku - one of Japan's four main islands - home to the Iya Valley and the yuzu fruit flavours now becoming popular in UK supermarkets. Finally, after exploring the geologically active region of Kyushu with its volcanic landscape and abundance of hot springs, Joanna finishes her journey in Kohama, one of Japan's smallest and most remote pacific islands, luxuriating on its idyllic beaches.

24 Britons leave behind their jobs and homes for an extraordinary six months cut off from the modern world on a remote farmstead in Devon. Here they will live by the principles of the Amish community, which rejects modern values and technology, eating what they sow and harvest themselves, and going to bed by candlelight when the sun goes down.

Explorer Levison Wood sets out to trek 1800 miles from Mexico to Colombia, through fascinating, beautiful and diverse regions, and meets people living everywhere from violent cities to deep jungle

The show follows rock-star home improvement expert Vanilla Ice as he travels deep into the largest Amish settlement in the United States. He is on a quest to learn the lost art of hand-craftsmanship and will embed with an Amish family to arrive at his goal. Along the way he will meet a group of young Amish men and women who teach him the traditions, practices and trades that have made the Amish one of the most mysterious - and misunderstood - groups in the world. Together they will tackle construction projects ranging from kitchen additions to an old-school barn raising.

Join hosts Doug Anderson and Jimmy Smith as they travel the globe in search of a variety of fighting challenges. The pair immerse themselves in the local culture as they prepare to face off against a local in a no-holds-barred battle. Locations include the Philippines, China, Japan, Korea, Mexico City, Thailand, Israel, Brazil and India.

The series sees Joanna travel from East to West, departing from Hong Kong across 5777 miles of both Asia and Europe, through seven time zones, taking in an immense panorama of vistas and cultures, people and places, before her final arrival in Moscow.

This isn't your traditional travelogue show with an itinerary of "to-dos" and "greatest hits". SAMANTHA BROWN'S PLACES TO LOVE gets to the emotional heart of travel by finding the people who are changing, challenging and strengthening a destination to deliver a decidedly refreshing and personal travel experience. In each episode Samantha will seek out the little known spots and haunts where innovators and disrupters are creating a brand new travel experience. Whether it's food and drink, art and design, culture or adventure, at the end of each episode viewers will have a well curated list of experiences that focus on not just how to visit a destination but how to belong to it.

Travel blogger and influencer Jeff Jenkins didn't even step foot on a plane until he was 20 years old, but ever since, he's been embarking on an epic global odyssey seeking out destinations and adventures way outside his comfort zone.

Chef Andrew Zimmern believes the best way to explore a town is to get to know the locals first, and the first local he usually meets is his cabbie. In this series, Andrew discovers the streets behind Main Street, the off-the-grid dives and the fun only insiders know how to find. With his guide - whether it's a shikara driver in Kashmir, a gondolier in Venice, or a cabbie in the deep south - Andrew shares a locals-only experience, discovering the uniqueness of every destination. Never staying in the back seat for long, Andrew and his driver take viewers on an entertaining behind-the-scenes adventure, exploring food and culture from a whole new perspective.

Joanna Lumley's Postcards is an ITV documentary series that looks back at some of her previous adventures, recalling the amazing places, people and things she has encountered on her numerous expeditions abroad and giving new insights into her voyages.Taking in Greece, China, Russia, Egypt, Sudan, Uganda and Mongolia to name just a few, Joanna's travels have been anything but ordinary. She has always thrown herself completely into the culture and history of the places she has visited and has delighted in meeting captivating local characters along the way.This series features Joanna's very own highlights and a personal trip down memory lane, using her journals to provide a new look into the moments she most treasures from her travels.

Dara O Briain and Ed Byrne explore South East Asia, travelling more than 3,000 miles from Malaysia to Myanmar as they forge their way to the historic city of Mandalay.

Join Jamie Oliver on a culinary journey as he explores different countries and uncovers their unique local cuisine. From the bustling streets of Marrakesh to the tranquil rice paddies of Bali, Jamie Does... is a feast for the senses. Get ready to be inspired by the flavors, techniques, and ingredients of each destination.