Synopsis
Steve Backshall visits unexplored parts of the world. This time his team is kayaking in the Arctic - they face perilous sea ice and have a terrifying encounter with a polar bear.
- Programme: Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall
- Episode: 01: Arctic Part 1
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Geography
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