Expedition
Join Steve Backshall in uncharted territory to uncover the world’s last unknown places.
Kamchatka: Expedition Grizzly River
S2 Ep1 | 52m
Join Steve Backshall on the Kamchatka peninsula and examine brown bears in the wilderness.
Saudi Arabia: Expedition Volcanic Underworld
S2 Ep2 | 52m 1s
Follow a mission into the volcanic underworld in search of Arabia's longest lava tube.
Kyrgyzstan: Expedition Mountain Ghost
S2 Ep3 | 51m 8s
Travel to Kyrgyzstan with Steve in search of snow leopards.
Gabon: Expedition Jungle Paradise
S2 Ep4 | 51m 49s
Travel to Gabon, where Steve explores the jungle in search of an undiscovered population o
Socorro: Expedition Shark Island
S2 Ep5 | 51m 8s
Join a shark expedition to a remote volcanic island in Mexico’s Eastern Pacific.
Expedition Unpacked: Behind the Scenes
54m 10s
See the behind-the-scenes camerawork that made filming five of our expeditions possible.
Expedition Unpacked: Close Encounters
54m 15s
We unpack close encounters with creatures that were awe-inspiring and fear inducing.
Expedition Unpacked: No Turning Back
54m 6s
We unpack the moments that very nearly stopped the Expedition teams in their tracks.
Expedition Unpacked: Teamwork
54m 15s
We unpack the story of the world class teams behind five of our world-first expeditions.
Kronotsky River First Descent
S2 Ep1 | 2m 14s
Steve and team make the first documented descent down the Kronotsky river.
Navigating the Kronotsky River with a Drone
S2 Ep1 | 2m 8s
Steve and team use a drone to determine their next course of action down the river.
Unexplored Bear Country
S2 Ep1 | 3m 5s
Steve and team launch into the whitewater into prime bear territory.
How a Lava Tube Forms
S2 Ep2 | 2m 15s
Steve explains how a lava tube forms as he and team search for an entrance.
Entering a Lava Tube
S2 Ep2 | 3m 44s
Steve and team examine the lava tube opening to identify a stable entry point.
Lava Tube Artifacts
S2 Ep2 | 4m 55s
Steve and team find evidence of ancient life inside the lava tube.
Lava Stalactites
S2 Ep2 | 2m 13s
Steve and team stumble upon something rare and beautiful inside the lava tube.
Tracking the Mountain Ghost
S2 Ep3 | 3m 43s
Steve and team discuss how to track snow leopards in the Djangart Valley.
Wildlife Clues
S2 Ep3 | 2m 21s
Steve observes Djangart Valley wildlife to better understand the snow leopards.
Checking Camera Trackers
S2 Ep3 | 2m 42s
Steve checks camera trackers and finds footage of wolf cubs and a first snow leopard.
The Place Where the River Disappears
S2 Ep4 | 2m 13s
Steve and team begin their first descent down the treacherous Nyanga River.
Jungle Nightlife
S2 Ep4 | 1m 59s
Steve sets up camp and goes to look for jungle creatures before he goes to bed.
Forest Creatures at Night
S2 Ep4 | 4m 10s
Alessandra sets camera traps in search of chimpanzees but captures footage of an elephant.
Tracking Revillagigedo National Park’s Sharks
S2 Ep5 | 3m 4s
Steve discusses the importance of tracking sharks with a shark expert.
Shark Island Dive Testing
S2 Ep5 | 4m 49s
Steve and team test their dive equipment on a dive with sharks.
Diving Roca Partida
S2 Ep5 | 4m 27s
Steve dives Roca Partida and shows us how abundant life can be around a sea mount.
Climbing Al-Khuribah
S2 Ep6 | 5m 16s
Steve and team attempt to climb Al-Khuribah, the apex of the ancient Dadan Kingdom.
Mexican Mob Squad
S2 Ep6 | 4m 26s
Steve free dives with a massive squadron of Mobula Rays in the Sea of Cortez.
Attracting Sealife at Night
S2 Ep6 | 3m 24s
Steve attempts to attract a squadron of Mobula but gets a frenzy of fish instead.
Gorilla Group Gentil
S2 Ep6 | 3m 56s
Steve and team go check on gorilla Group Gentil in Moukalaba Doudou National Park.
Expedition | Official Preview
30s
Join Steve Backshall in uncharted territory to uncover the world’s last unknown places.
The Amazing Geology Behind Majlis al Jinn | Digital Extra
2m 49s
Steve explains the geologic history of Majlis al Jinn in the Arabian Peninsula.
Steve and Aldo: Two Friends Stepping into the Unknown
1m 33s
Steve Backshall and Aldo Kane face both danger and light-hearted moments together.
Borneo’s Rock Art Rewrites Human History | Digital Extra
4m 33s
Steve follows Indonesian rock art expert Dr. Pindi Setiawan to something extraordinary.
Following the Shackleton of Cave Diving | Digital Extra
2m 13s
Robbie Schmittner is a pioneer in the world of underwater cave exploration.
How an Adventure Kayaker Explores New Places | Digital Extra
3m 11s
Adventure kayaker Sal Montgomery is tasked with checking out the conditions of the river.
How Bhutan Protects the Black-Necked Crane | Digital Extra
3m 5s
During autumn every year, these long-lived Himalayan birds migrate south to Bhutan.
How Drones are Used on Expedition | Digital Extra
2m 48s
Sound recordist and a drone pilot Parker Brown discusses filming Expedition.
Stories in Bones at a Hot Spring Graveyard | Digital Extra
4m 33s
Steve and the team find something extraordinary at the hot springs in Greenland.
Tafelberg Tepui: Sanctuary for the Vulnerable| Digital Extra
3m 23s
Steve explains why Tepuis are renowned for their endemic species.
When the Polar Bear Encounter Became Serious | Digital Extra
3m 56s
Climate change drives polar bears to more and more encounters with humans.
Reflecting on Expedition’s 10 World Firsts | Digital Extra
4m 17s
Over the course of one year, Steve had the unique opportunity to attempt 10 world firsts.
A Glimpse into the Arctic’s Grim Future | Digital Extra
4m
Hiking the Stauning Alps reveals climate change's massive impact on Greenland's glaciers.
How Expedition Did the Big Wall Haul | Digital Extra
3m 41s
The team deals with hauling hundreds of pieces of equipment up a mountain.
Meeting Suriname’s Jungle Inhabitants | Digital Extra
4m 14s
Suriname’s jungles are alive with the calls of animals.
The Team’s Brutal, Unexpected Jungle Trek | Digital Extra
4m 5s
Getting the team's boats and gear through the thick jungle adds a new set of challenges.
Episode 1 Preview | Oman – Desert Canyon
S1 Ep1 | 30s
Follow Steve Backshall into an Arabian desert canyon that no human has ever explored.
Shaped by Water
S1 Ep1 | 46s
Despite how dry Oman is, water has played a large role in shaping the country's landscape.
Steve and Aldo’s Training Diary
S1 Ep1 | 1m 24s
Steve and Aldo film the wildlife and landscape of Oman during their abseil training.
Finding a Carpet Viper
S1 Ep1 | 1m 53s
During an abseil, the team stumbles upon a highly venomous saw-scaled viper.
Searching for Water
S1 Ep1 | 1m 44s
Steve Backshall and a team of experts prepare to descend a canyon in Oman.
The Longest Abseil
S1 Ep1 | 6m 54s
Learn the challenges faced with a drop of about 400 meters whilst abseiling Jebel Shams.
Episode 2 Preview | Greenland – Frozen Frontier
S1 Ep2 | 30s
Join Steve Backshall and explore the Arctic during its most volatile time of year.
Packing a Kayaking Kit
S1 Ep2 | 2m 45s
Aldo packs the kayaks while Steve attempts to get a better look at the fjord conditions.
Refueling on the Fjord
S1 Ep2 | 1m 14s
After kayaking the fjord for an hour, Steve, Aldo and Sarah stop to eat and hydrate.
Day One in Greenland
S1 Ep2 | 2m 58s
The team goes over safety for their trip along the longest fjord system on the planet.
Warding Off a Polar Bear
S1 Ep2 | 3m
The crew spots a lone polar bear wandering toward their camp in search of food.
Husky Ride
S1 Ep2 | 4m 36s
To get a view of the fjord from above the team relies on a very special mode of transport.
Episode 3 Preview | Suriname – Lost World
S1 Ep3 | 30s
Travel to the Guiana Shield, where Steve Backshall searches for new wildlife.
Far From Civilization
S1 Ep3 | 1m 10s
Steve and Aldo meet trail cutters who will join them on their trek.
Modern Day Prospectors
S1 Ep3 | 2m 56s
The team meets with workers supervising an illegal mining operation in Suriname.
Admiring the Suriname River
S1 Ep3 | 33s
Steve and Aldo take a moment to appreciate the environment around them before sunset.
A Stingray Encounter
S1 Ep3 | 2m
Jungle survival experts Jan Willem and Diego Graanoogst join Steve on his expedition.
An Imitation of the Coral Snake
S1 Ep3 | 2m 1s
As night falls, Aldo and Steve join Vanessa, an expert biologist, in search of animals.
Episode 4 Preview | Mexico – Flooded Caves
S1 Ep4 | 30s
Dive into a network of unexplored underwater caves in Mexico with Steve Backshall.
Preparing for the First Cave Dive
S1 Ep4 | 2m 16s
Steve prepares for his first training dive and tests out his equipment.
Scuba Diving in an Unexplored Cave
S1 Ep4 | 2m 51s
Steve joins expert underwater cave explorer Robbie Schmittner for a cave dive.
Steve’s Training Dive
S1 Ep4 | 2m 20s
Cave diver Bernadette Carrion van Rijn takes Steve on a training dive.
Episode 5 Preview | Borneo – Dark Shadow
S1 Ep5 | 30s
Follow Steve Backshall into a Bornean cave system.
Royal Marine Survival Skills
S1 Ep5 | 38s
The team spends three days in the jungle searching for caves with their local guide.
Scutigera Rock Art
S1 Ep5 | 2m 54s
During a cave exploration, the team comes across a scutigera, a large centipede.
A Journey to Borneo
S1 Ep5 | 1m 58s
Steve and the Expedition team take to Borneo in search of cave art from our ancestors.
Aldo Kane’s Day Off
S1 Ep5 | 5m 26s
The jungles of Borneo are where Steve began his life of expeditions nearly 30 years ago.
Episode 6 Preview | Bhutan – White Water
S1 Ep6 | 30s
Join Steve Backshall on his quest to kayak the last unrun river in Bhutan.
Scoping Out the Route
S1 Ep6 | 2m 59s
Steve is joined by an expert team of whitewater kayakers in Bhutan.
A Buddhist Tradition
S1 Ep6 | 49s
Steve partakes in a Buddhist tradition and toasts the spirits of the river.
Fighting the Rapids
S1 Ep6 | 1m 53s
Fighting some of the most intense rapids yet, the team comes across a large drop.
A Fear of the Unknown
S1 Ep7 | 1m 23s
Aldo assists the team in rigging a frame to lower Steve into a cave.
The Tarantula Hawk Wasp
S1 Ep7 | 1m 7s
Steve observes a tarantula hawk wasp as it attacks a Mexican red-rump tarantula.
Remaining Calm During a Cave Dive
S1 Ep7 | 1m 4s
Robbie reminds Steve of an important rule of cave diving, advising him to stay calm.
Episode 7 Preview | Mexico – Maya Underworld
S1 Ep7 | 30s
Return to Mexico with Steve Backshall as he discovers Mayan secrets in subterranean caves.
Robbie Prepares The Divers’ Lifeline
S1 Ep7 | 1m 53s
Expert diver Robbie Schmittner prepares a guide line for an exploration of a cave.
Sacrifices to the Gods
S1 Ep7 | 2m 49s
Steve joins Archaeologist Guillermo de Anda as they venture into a cave.
Yucatan Peninsula
S1 Ep7 | 4m 31s
Steve dives with cave expert Bernadette Carrion as they explore the Yucatan Peninsula.
An Unclimbed Mountain
S1 Ep8 | 1m 53s
Expedition continues in Greenland as Steve aims to summit a steep mountain.
Summiting the Mountain
S1 Ep8 | 2m 41s
Steve and a team of experts ascend a mountain that no human has climbed before.
Episode 8 Preview | Greenland – Ice Mountain
S1 Ep8 | 30s
Climb alongside Steve Backshall as he attempts to summit an unclimbed Greenland mountain.
Glacier Melt
S1 Ep8 | 2m 59s
Many of Greenland’s glaciers are expected to melt altogether by the end of the century.
Trekking Across the River
S1 Ep8 | 2m 32s
During their expedition in Greenland, the team is forced to trek across a frigid river.
Episode 9 Preview | Suriname – Ghost River
S1 Ep9 | 30s
Ride along as Steve Backshall kayaks a Surinamese river so remote, it doesn’t have a name.
The Team Faces an Obstacle
S1 Ep9 | 2m
Everyone joins together to help navigate two boats packed with kit through rough waters.
The Wildlife of Suriname
S1 Ep9 | 2m 1s
During their time on the river, Steve and Aldo spot capuchin monkeys and capybaras.
A New Discovery
S1 Ep9 | 2m 32s
The team celebrates when they come across an immense waterfall on the river.
Ghost River
S1 Ep9 | 54s
Jungle expert Michel Boeijen and Surinamese guide Ile Opodi join Steve on his journey.
The Jungle at Night
S1 Ep9 | 4m 32s
Hidden in the tangled web of forest, there are over 7,500 species of plants and animals.
Episode 10 Preview | Oman – Desert Fortress
S1 Ep10 | 30s
Visit Oman’s Dhofar Mountains, where Steve Backshall encounters one of the rarest animals.
Abseiling Into a Sinkhole
S1 Ep10 | 2m 21s
Steve’s journey in Oman begins with British climbers Hazel Findlay and John Arran.
Dhofar Mountains
S1 Ep10 | 3m 52s
The deserts of southern Oman are home to one of the most elusive big cats on Earth.
Steve’s Three-Day Climb
S1 Ep10 | 2m 49s
Steve joins Hazel and John as they inspect their climb, which will take three days.
Expedition Unpacked | Preview
31s
New unseen footage reveals a fresh perspective on these epic adventures into the unknown.
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