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True stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. Stranded in the deser

Episodes

Total: 73

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

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

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

Two men soar over the majestic Himalayas, risking their lives to save others. Richard Lehner and Dan

Buried Alive in a Gold Mine

2024/10/23

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

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

This is a taster episode from our sister show, Short History Of… which is also hosted by John Hopkin

A private flight to Scotland runs into serious trouble. With his passengers safely on board and sipp

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

An outdoor instructor plummets into peril on the misty, mythical Isle of Skye. Iain Afshar is traver

Deep in New Zealand’s North Island, William Pike climbs a volcano. But amidst the stunning scenery -

In 2017, Australian sailor Lisa Blair is going for a record - the fastest ever solo circumnavigation

Two young backpackers from Germany throw themselves deep into the wilds of Canada. Wolf and Johannes

A family outing takes one wrong turn… literally. In 2016, the Kleins drive out towards the Grand Can

In 2003, a former special forces soldier journeys into the wilds of Romania. But here, in this land

A family road trip through the south of France goes up in flames. In the scorchingly hot summer of 2

Joe Lentini is an elite mountain rescuer in New Hampshire. He regularly faces high-stakes decisions

In northern Australia, two friends venture deep into the bush on the lookout for a mysterious serpen

A couple are torn apart by one of the most terrible natural disasters the world has ever seen. In De

Canadian Jill Heinerth has one of the most dangerous jobs on earth. She’s a cave diver - she explore