S1E8: Clouds | Brain Freeze

1: Volcano | Earth: The Power of the Planet

Dr Iain Stewart tells the story of planet Earth. Although they appear to be destructive, volcanoes have been crucial to the devel...

1: Living in the City | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Documentary in which Andrew Marr looks at how people live in five of the world's biggest megacities: London, Dhaka, Tokyo, M...

Episode 1 | Expedition Volcano

Chris Jackson, Xand van Tulleken and Aldo Kane take part in an expedition to Nyiragongo - one of the world's most dangerous and spectacular vo...

3: Alaska | Arctic with Bruce Parry

Bruce travels to Alaska, America's last great wilderness, where modern-day pioneers are harvesting the vast natural wealth of the seas.

3: Ice | Earth: The Power of the Planet

Documentary series in which Dr Iain Stewart tells the story of the earth's development. Ice isn't just something to put in a gin and ...

Elephant - Importance of Water | Wonders of Nature

A herd of elephants moves across the land in search of water.

3: Sustaining the City | Andrew Marr's Megacities

Andrew Marr looks at transport routes and finds out how the world's megacities stay fed, and he joins Mexico City's traffic...

Emperor Penguin - Caring | Wonders of Nature

An emperor penguin watches as her baby is born. It shows the harsh habitat and the climate they live in, the cold Antarctica and...

Boxing Day Tsunami | 10 Things You Didn't Know About…

Iain Stewart explains what caused the Boxing Day Tsunami and discusses its devastating impact.

S1E4: Tsunami | Fierce Earth

The team investigate the terrifying giant waves of the tsunami. Zoe and Dougal travel to Japan to meet child survivors of the 2011 disaster and ...

How glaciers form | Earth: The Power of the Planet

Dr Iain Stewart explains how snow is transformed into glacier ice.

S1E5: Earthquakes | Fierce Earth

The team explores the phenomenon of the earthquake. Clare and Mike train with one of the top international rescue teams. Leo takes on a dang...

S8E6: Flooding | Bang Goes the Theory

Did global warming play a part in the recent floods, or is it the extreme end of the natural cycle? Maggie Philbin investigates the th...

Earthquake proof buildings and liquefaction | Journeys into the Ring of Fire

Iain Stewart investigates how Japanese buildings have been designed to withstand earthquakes.

S1E1: Hurricanes | Fierce Earth

The team encounters the most feared event in weather - the hurricane. Florida-based stormchaser Mike takes us on a wild ride into the eye of ...

The water cycle | How Earth Made Us

Dr Iain Stewart explains the different stages of the water cycle.

What causes flooding? | Bang Goes the Theory

A demonstration of how rainfall and changing landscapes are causing more severe flooding.

2: Greenland | Arctic with Bruce Parry

Bruce Parry journeys to the far north of Greenland, home to the last traditional Inuit hunters, and learns how climate change is threa...

Cocoa | Show Me What You're Made Of

The kids have to prove themselves to a village full of cocoa farmers.

S1E7: Volcanoes | Fierce Earth

The team take on one of the most feared forces on the planet - the volcano. Dougal explores the secret lava tubes of Etna and climbs Stromboli...