In 1991 Mount Everest is a very different place than it is today. A young American arrives at the remote... more

Captain Brian Udell is an elite fighter pilot at the top of his game. But there are still some scenarios... more

As a wildfire breaks out in Minnesota, a ranger crew is dispatched to clear the forest of members of the... more

A mother and daughter relax into ten days of luxury on a tropical island. But fate has other plans. A... more

Two men soar over the majestic Himalayas, risking their lives to save others. Richard Lehner and Daniel Aufdenblatten must extract... more

In Tasmania, a deadly seismic tremor brings Todd Russell’s world crashing down on top of him. As a miner, he’s... more

A tranquil boat trip around Indonesia becomes a terrifying test of will and endurance. Els Visser is a trainee doctor... more

This is a taster episode from our sister show, Short History Of… which is also hosted by John Hopkins. Daniel Defoe’s... more

A private flight to Scotland runs into serious trouble. With his passengers safely on board and sipping bubbly, pilot Jonathan... more

Most don’t make it to the finish. Some don’t survive. Two months into a monumental sailing race, Pete Goss is... more