BBC Earth HD Cyril faces snapping turtles, invasive jumping carp, and dangerous gators while hunting a 200-pound alligator gar in the perilous waters of Texas and Louisiana. 2026-05-17 Steve encounters the largest and most sophisticated hunters on the planet, revealing how the ingenious strategies used by whales can sometimes get these extraordinary predators in trouble. 2026-05-17 Alexander begins in Mumbai, riding the city's gleaming new metro before venturing into a forest with the world's highest concentration of leopards. From there, he heads to Bangalore, India's tech capital, where the future and tradition sit side by side. 2026-05-17 Reza ventures into an unexplored canyon in Saudi Arabia, searching for clues of lost civilizations. 2026-05-17 Cyril faces snapping turtles, invasive jumping carp, and dangerous gators while hunting a 200-pound alligator gar in the perilous waters of Texas and Louisiana. 2026-05-17 Joanna heads towards the Danube Delta, one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Europe, full of birdlife including the majestic Pelican. At the mouth of the river, on Romania's Black Sea coast, Joanna bids farewell to the Danube and reflects on her amazing journey. 2026-05-17 Alexander begins in Mumbai, riding the city's gleaming new metro before venturing into a forest with the world's highest concentration of leopards. From there, he heads to Bangalore, India's tech capital, where the future and tradition sit side by side. 2026-05-17 Reza ventures into an unexplored canyon in Saudi Arabia, searching for clues of lost civilizations. 2026-05-17 British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the Frozen Wilds of Manitoba, North Canada, and visits a town that sometimes has more polar bears than people. 2026-05-17 Joanna heads towards the Danube Delta, one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Europe, full of birdlife including the majestic Pelican. At the mouth of the river, on Romania's Black Sea coast, Joanna bids farewell to the Danube and reflects on her amazing journey. 2026-05-17 Steve encounters the largest and most sophisticated hunters on the planet, revealing how the ingenious strategies used by whales can sometimes get these extraordinary predators in trouble. 2026-05-17 Reza ventures into an unexplored canyon in Saudi Arabia, searching for clues of lost civilizations. 2026-05-17 For 250 years Japan has thrived, largely cut off from the west - until US gunboats arrive. 2026-05-17 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-17 British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the Frozen Wilds of Manitoba, North Canada, and visits a town that sometimes has more polar bears than people. 2026-05-17 Cyril faces snapping turtles, invasive jumping carp, and dangerous gators while hunting a 200-pound alligator gar in the perilous waters of Texas and Louisiana. 2026-05-17 For 250 years Japan has thrived, largely cut off from the west - until US gunboats arrive. 2026-05-17 In a brutal world where nature is both friend and foe, our ancient powers are just beginning, they must use all their skill and ingenuity to shape their territory and establish their cultures. 2026-05-17 British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the Frozen Wilds of Manitoba, North Canada, and visits a town that sometimes has more polar bears than people. 2026-05-17 Joanna heads towards the Danube Delta, one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Europe, full of birdlife including the majestic Pelican. At the mouth of the river, on Romania's Black Sea coast, Joanna bids farewell to the Danube and reflects on her amazing journey. 2026-05-17 Steve encounters the largest and most sophisticated hunters on the planet, revealing how the ingenious strategies used by whales can sometimes get these extraordinary predators in trouble. 2026-05-17 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-17 In a brutal world where nature is both friend and foe, our ancient powers are just beginning, they must use all their skill and ingenuity to shape their territory and establish their cultures. 2026-05-17 A wind driven wildfire consumes a Colorado neighbourhood. In New Mexico, freezing conditions trap 21 people in an ice-covered tram car. 2026-05-17 Asia has the longest coastline of any continent and the earth's richest coral reefs. This episode explores Asia's waters, as spectacular as they are diverse, and never-seen-before animal behaviour. 2026-05-17 Discover how crispy, lip-smacking Kettle potato chips are specially crinkled for maximum dipping power; sweet, melt-in-your-mouth meringue cookies get their delicate texture in an unconventional oven. 2026-05-17 Discover how an aromatic blend of exotic spices is packed into pakoras, a mouthwatering, deep-fried Indian fritter; the bakers of decadently custardy Napoleon bars fold thousands of tiny layers into flaky French pastry; fiery jalapeno peppers are added to a creamy, nutty hummus. 2026-05-18 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-18 In a brutal world where nature is both friend and foe, our ancient powers are just beginning, they must use all their skill and ingenuity to shape their territory and establish their cultures. 2026-05-18 British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the Frozen Wilds of Manitoba, North Canada, and visits a town that sometimes has more polar bears than people. 2026-05-18 A wind driven wildfire consumes a Colorado neighbourhood. In New Mexico, freezing conditions trap 21 people in an ice-covered tram car. 2026-05-18 The final chapter. Olimba struggles with old age, and the wild dog story takes an unexpected turn. The lions and the hyenas both enjoy a baby boom - but who has the power to rule? 2026-05-18 Guangdong is China's most developed province, but wildlife continues to thrive alongside its people; myriads of pollinators, rare orchids, snakes, and Chinese Crocodile lizards. 2026-05-18 British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the Frozen Wilds of Manitoba, North Canada, and visits a town that sometimes has more polar bears than people. 2026-05-18 A wind driven wildfire consumes a Colorado neighbourhood. In New Mexico, freezing conditions trap 21 people in an ice-covered tram car. 2026-05-18 Discover how crispy, lip-smacking Kettle potato chips are specially crinkled for maximum dipping power; sweet, melt-in-your-mouth meringue cookies get their delicate texture in an unconventional oven. 2026-05-18 Discover how an aromatic blend of exotic spices is packed into pakoras, a mouthwatering, deep-fried Indian fritter; the bakers of decadently custardy Napoleon bars fold thousands of tiny layers into flaky French pastry; fiery jalapeno peppers are added to a creamy, nutty hummus. 2026-05-18 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-18 Asia has the longest coastline of any continent and the earth's richest coral reefs. This episode explores Asia's waters, as spectacular as they are diverse, and never-seen-before animal behaviour. 2026-05-18 Discover how roasted eggplants are transformed into rich and yummy baba ghanoush; apple strudel is hand braided into a flaky, buttery treat; creamy ranch dressing gets its distinctively tangy flavour; and soft, sweet and how chewy chocolate chip cookies are produced. 2026-05-18 Discover how chocolaty cherry cordial bonbons come packed with explosive flavor in every bite; warm and comforting mulled apple cider is brewed with a mix of special spices to achieve a mouthwatering apple pie aroma. 2026-05-18 Simon Reeve treks across the high mountains and treacherous ice fields of Patagonia, coming face to face with pumas and riding with gauchos. 2026-05-18 Three trailblazing women, Ruby Wax, Mel B and Emily Atack, retrace the famous footsteps of intrepid Victorian explorer Isabella Bird through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 2026-05-18 Paddy McGuinness visits a factory in Wales that makes more than four billion biscuits a year. 2026-05-18 Discover how roasted eggplants are transformed into rich and yummy baba ghanoush; apple strudel is hand braided into a flaky, buttery treat; creamy ranch dressing gets its distinctively tangy flavour; and soft, sweet and how chewy chocolate chip cookies are produced. 2026-05-18 Discover how chocolaty cherry cordial bonbons come packed with explosive flavor in every bite; warm and comforting mulled apple cider is brewed with a mix of special spices to achieve a mouthwatering apple pie aroma. 2026-05-18 Simon Reeve treks across the high mountains and treacherous ice fields of Patagonia, coming face to face with pumas and riding with gauchos. 2026-05-18 Three trailblazing women, Ruby Wax, Mel B and Emily Atack, retrace the famous footsteps of intrepid Victorian explorer Isabella Bird through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 2026-05-18 Paddy McGuinness visits a factory in Wales that makes more than four billion biscuits a year. 2026-05-18 Simon Reeve treks across the high mountains and treacherous ice fields of Patagonia, coming face to face with pumas and riding with gauchos. 2026-05-18 Three trailblazing women, Ruby Wax, Mel B and Emily Atack, retrace the famous footsteps of intrepid Victorian explorer Isabella Bird through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 2026-05-18 Paddy McGuinness visits a factory in Wales that makes more than four billion biscuits a year. 2026-05-18 In this first episode, Samira journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how Iran's powerful kings built a vast empire that became the envy of the ancient world. 2026-05-18 Three trailblazing women, Ruby Wax, Mel B and Emily Atack, retrace the famous footsteps of intrepid Victorian explorer Isabella Bird through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 2026-05-18 Discover how roasted eggplants are transformed into rich and yummy baba ghanoush; apple strudel is hand braided into a flaky, buttery treat; creamy ranch dressing gets its distinctively tangy flavour; and soft, sweet and how chewy chocolate chip cookies are produced. 2026-05-18