Name: Expedition with Steve Backshall
Released: 2019-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Steve Backshall

TV Show · Reality · Travel

In this travel-adventure series, adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall sets out to uncover secrets hidden in some of the earth's unchartered territory. He chases down new discoveries in areas of the world that have not been seen or explored before. During his trip, Steve witnesses incredible sights in the Himalayas, South America and the Arctic, amongst other impressive locations.

2019 · 44m

Starring Steve Backshall

Director Ali May

EPISODE 1

Oman: Desert Canyon

Steve tackles scorching heat as he leads an expedition to the mountains of Oman. Once there, he plans to make a dangerous descent down 400 metres to the bottom of the deepest canyon in the country.

44 min
EPISODE 2

Arctic: Frozen Frontier

Steve Backshall is on a mission to explore the Arctic at the most volatile and dangerous time of year: the spring melt. Paddling through ever shifting sea ice, they will have to be on constant alert for vast icebergs and hungry polar bears.

43 min
EPISODE 3

Suriname: Lost World

Steve Backshall visits South America to explore the untouched jungles of Suriname in search of undiscovered wonders. Deep in the jungle, Steve is faced with physical challenges and the reward of wildlife that humans have never encountered before.

44 min
EPISODE 4

Mexico: Flooded Caves

Steve leads a team into the largest unexplored cave network on Earth. Below the jungles of Mexico, they traverse narrow passageways and flooded tunnels in a quest to go further than anyone has gone before.

43 min
EPISODE 5

Borneo: Dark Shadow

The naturalist visits uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries. Steve Backshall takes on physical challenges, encounters extraordinary wildlife and meets remarkable people.

43 min
EPISODE 6

Bhutan: White Water

Steve heads to the Himalayas to kayak the last great unexplored river in Bhutan, a river that runs through the country's steepest gorge. As part of his preparation, Steve seeks the blessing of a Buddhist monastery.

43 min