Introducing: Short History Of… The Real Robinson Crusoe
This is a taster episode from our sister show, Short History Of… which is also hosted by John Hopkins. Daniel Defoe’s 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe is one of the most widely published books in history. ...
13 Okt 202446min
Deadly Descent: Power Outage at 18,000 Feet
A private flight to Scotland runs into serious trouble. With his passengers safely on board and sipping bubbly, pilot Jonathan Moss takes off on what should be a quick and easy job. But when the weath...
9 Okt 202448min
Mayday on Christmas: Epic Ocean Rescue
Most don’t make it to the finish. Some don’t survive. Two months into a monumental sailing race, Pete Goss is beset by the worst storm he’s ever faced. And then… a distress call comes in. A fellow ski...
2 Okt 202449min
Highland Plunge: Unlikely Saviour on the Isle of Skye
An outdoor instructor plummets into peril on the misty, mythical Isle of Skye. Iain Afshar is traversing a precipitous sawtooth ridgeline in the Cuillin Hills when he tumbles blindly into impenetrable...
25 Sep 202449min
Volcanic Deluge in the Land of Mordor
Deep in New Zealand’s North Island, William Pike climbs a volcano. But amidst the stunning scenery - used as a location for the Lord of the Rings films - he soon finds himself stuck in the mountains… ...
18 Sep 202451min
Earth’s Deadliest Waters: 1,000 Miles From Land
In 2017, Australian sailor Lisa Blair is going for a record - the fastest ever solo circumnavigation of Antarctica. She is nearing the finish line when out of nowhere disaster strikes. With her boat b...
11 Sep 202454min
Raging Rapids: Marooned in Manitoba
Two young backpackers from Germany throw themselves deep into the wilds of Canada. Wolf and Johannes embark on an epic adventure down the remote Hayes River. But when disaster befalls their canoe, the...
4 Sep 202458min
Car Stuck Off-Road: Just Like the Movies…
A family outing takes one wrong turn… literally. In 2016, the Kleins drive out towards the Grand Canyon. But in the height of winter, the roads are deserted and the route is unclear. A small slice of ...
28 Aug 202454min
