The Infinite Explorer

Hannah Fry visits South Korea to explore how it became a cultural and technological superpower. She trains with a Taekwondo blackbelt, learns the secrets of kimchi from a grandmaster, and dives into the world of pro-gaming; all to uncover how this small nation turned hardship into strength, blending tradition with a bold new sense of identity.

The host, Hannah, embarks on a journey to Greece and uncovers the reasons behind the factors that made it home to so many big ideas.

Ireland doesn’t take up much room on the map, but few places have an identity so celebrated across the world. Hannah Fry journeys to her ancestral homeland to discover what it means to be Irish. She traces her Irish DNA, rides the waves of a surf boom, explores connections to the land at the races and reveals hidden depths in the Irish language.

Hannah Fry explores Vietnam’s remarkable post-war transformation: From moped chaos in Ho Chi Minh City to the muddy graft of prawn harvest in the Mekong Delta and a restorative spa bath in the misty hilltops of Sapa, Hnnah reveals a nation embracing change, where striking contrasts are balanced by a spirit of cooperation and strong family bonds.

Hannah Fry travels to Spain to decode its history and culture; she learns about the rhythms of flamenco, a mountain whistle language and the hidden symbolism in its urban planning.