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The Lakes with Simon ReeveThe Lakes with Simon Reeve
BBC Two, 2021 On Hiatus | Documentary

Simon Reeve travels through the glorious Lake District and the county of Cumbria, revealing new insights into this iconic part of Britain.


Britain's Greatest BridgesBritain's Greatest Bridges
Channel 5, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary

Discover the stories behind Britain's most iconic bridges as Britain's Greatest Bridges takes you on a journey through history and engineering. From the Clifton Suspension Bridge to the Forth Bridge, witness the genius behind the designs that have stood the test of time. Don't miss the breathtaking views and fascinating insights into these engineering marvels.


Billy Connolly's Route 66Billy Connolly's Route 66
ITV, 2011 Cancelled/Ended | Celebrities, Travel, Lifestyle, Documentary
Rating: 3/5

This show follows Billy as he attempts to fulfill one of his lifelong dream of traveling the world's most famous highway, Route 66. The road goes from Chicago to Santa Monica and is the embodiment of the American dream. Along the way Billy will take a look at the skyscrapers of Chicago and St Louis to the Wild West of Oklahoma and Texas.


Joanna Lumley's PostcardsJoanna Lumley's Postcards
ITV, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Travel, Documentary

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.


Coastal Devon & Cornwall with Michael PortilloCoastal Devon & Cornwall with Michael Portillo
Channel 5, 2021 On Hiatus | Documentary

Michael Portillo, a British journalist, broadcaster and former politician, begins a south-west coastal pilgrimage, travelling through Devon and Cornwall.


Portillo's AndaluciaPortillo's Andalucia

Join Michael Portillo as he celebrates Andalucía, one of Spain's most interesting and diverse regions. It's an area Michael knows and loves, as well as one where he lives for part of his year. Now, he takes us to six of his favourite spots and reveals what makes them so special.


The World From AboveThe World From Above
BBC Two, 2010 On Hiatus | Documentary
Rating: 5/5

The World from Above is a unique continuing series of aerial programmes offering an entirely different view of the world. From 10,000ft, down to just a few feet the stabilised high definition aerial camera seeks out the beautiful, as well as the dramatic, on journeys across very different parts of the world including Europe, Africa and the United States.


Michael Palin's New EuropeMichael Palin's New Europe
BBC One, 2007 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Documentary

Join Michael Palin on a journey through the once-inaccessible Eastern bloc. Discover the beauty and history of Europe's hidden gems. From the stunning landscapes of Croatia to the bustling streets of Budapest, uncover the secrets of a continent in transition.


Ultimate Treasure CountdownUltimate Treasure Countdown
Nat Geo, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary
Rating: 3/5

Historian and author Bettany Hughes, reveals spectacular monuments from her December 2019 trip to explore to ancient Egypt and Italy. Throughout this series Prof. Hughes will uncover the secrets of Cleoptra, The riches of the Pharaos, King Tut, Egyptian Mummies, Pompeii, and much, much more.


Burma with Simon ReeveBurma with Simon Reeve
BBC Two, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Travel, Documentary

Simon travels to the biggest city in the Burma, Yangon to find out how the country is transforming. From there he drives north, into Burma's Buddhist heartlands and the stunning ancient capital of Bagan - a sight that rivals the great wonders of the world.


Dara and Ed's Road to MandalayDara and Ed's Road to Mandalay
BBC Two, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Travel, History, Documentary

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.


Coast New ZealandCoast New Zealand
TV2 (NZ), 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Travel, Documentary

Neil Oliver takes a fascination journey around the coast of New Zealand, uncovering stories that make us the island nation that we are today.


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