The World's Weirdest Weather

1 Episode

TV weatherman Alex Beresford explores the mysteries behind some of the world's most bizarre weather

Fat Plague

1 Episode

What if you could catch obesity as easily as you catch a common cold? Dr Nikhil Dhurandhar believes that he's found a virus, ad-36, that could be infecting over 30% of Americans.

Edge of the Universe

3 Episodes

In this three-part series the world's leading astronomers and cosmologists reveal extraordinary new discoveries about the shape and structure of the universe and what lies beyond its edge

Japan's Tsunami: How It Happened

1 Episode

The science behind the earthquake and tsunami that have devastated Japan

In the Shadow of the Moon

1 Episode

In this unique documentary, crew members from every Apollo mission that flew to the moon are brought together for the first time to share their remarkable stories

Challenger: Countdown to Disaster

1 Episode

Seconds into its tenth mission, the space shuttle Challenger exploded in the skies over Florida, killing all seven crew members. This is the story of how, despite every warning, that tragedy came to pass.

Extinct

6 Episodes

Of all the species that have ever existed, 99.9% are now extinct. This documentary brings to life the compelling stories of these lost creatures and solves the mystery of their demise.

Scrapheap Challenge

5 Series, 60 Episodes

Teams compete each week to construct a junk machine, using only what they can scavenge from the scrapheap. Every series builds to a final contest - and the crowning of a champion team.