True stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. Stranded in the deser
In 1991 Mount Everest is a very different place than it is today. A young American arrives at the re
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
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
