Expedition with Steve Backshall (2019)
"In pursuit of world firsts."
Synopsis
The naturalist visits uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries. Steve Backshall takes on physical challenges, encounters extraordinary wildlife and meets remarkable people.
Network
U&Dave
Episodes
Suriname: Lost World
The naturalist visits uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries. He takes on physical challenges and encounters extraordinary wildlife.
Oman: Desert Canyon
Steve leads an expedition in the Jebel Akhdar mountain range of Oman. With temperatures soaring, dehydration and heat stroke are a constant threat.
Bhutan: White Water
Steve heads to the Himalayas to visit the last unexplored river in Bhutan. Legend has it that at some point, the river drops off the face of the planet.
Suriname: Ghost River
Steve and his team are venturing into the heart of Suriname, to kayak an unnamed river that will take the them through a forest unchanged for millions of years.
Oman: Desert Fortress
Steve and an elite team of rock climbers head to the desert of southern Oman to attempt the first ascent of a towering escarpment.
Borneo: Dark Shadow
The team battle through the jungle into the heart of Indonesian Borneo, to caves holding secretsÃÂ that could rewrite history.
Arctic: Frozen Frontier
Steve and his team of explorers head to Greenland in the Arctic. Kayaking the world's largest fjord, they dodge giant icebergs and hungry polar bears.
Mexico: Maya Underworlds
Steve Backshall leads a team into the Yucatán, Mexico on the trail of the ancient Maya. Uncovering sinister secrets and artefacts, they push further into the underworld of the Maya than anyone has gone before.
Arctic: Ice Mountain
Steve leads a team on a mission to climb a remote mountain in the Stauning Alps of Greenland, crossing a vast river and skiing across a glacier.
Mexico: Flooded Cave
Steve leads a team into the largest unexplored cave network on Earth. Below the jungles of Mexico, they push further and deeper than anyone has gone before.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Expedition with Steve Backshall
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
16
Production
UKTV
