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Language on Tour meets actors Joanna Scanlan and Mark Lewis Jones when they hit the road with the Welsh language in tow around Wales.

Mobility is a concept that humans have pondered over for centuries, if not millennia. But how can we transport more people and freight? How do we make mobility as safe as possible? How do we make it environmentally friendly?

A look at the world's most beautiful railway. We celebrate a golden age of steam travel on the east Fife coast and meet the Atholl Highlanders' piper and dancers during a tartan takeover.

Frankie Boyle visits Russia ahead of the World Cup.

A journey of food and family as Nadiya travels back to her roots in Bangladesh - celebrating the ingredients that shaped her and the people who stirred her passion for cooking.

Bounded by the rugged fastness of the Pindus Mountains and the blue expanse of the Aegean, the North of Greece is a lesser-known land of mystery where the old and new live side by side.

A look at the world's most beautiful railway, as we take a ride on the West Highland line, and meet the team who clean Britain's largest station Edinburgh Waverley Station roof and an artist who paints castles by train

A trip beginning in Inverness and soon passing Culloden, the site of the last pitched battle on British soil. It then enters the Cairngorms National Park, home to some of Europe's finest landscapes as well as valleys steeped in Gaelic folklore. The park's station at Aviemore is home to the Strathspey Railway, where Victorian steam locomotives come to life. There is then a climb to the highest point on Britain's railway network before the train winds its way through Fife. Eventually the route crosses the Forth Bridge before arriving in Scottish capital Edinburgh, admired for its architecture and annual arts festival.

There's no better way to take in Greece's great diversity, natural beauty, and mythic grandeur than to experience it from a god's-eye-view. This exhilarating aerial tour whisks you away on a four-part, cross-country journey above the heart of Athens, over the timeless, contrasting Aegean archipelago, and across eastern islands of mesmerizing beauty and priceless heritage. Along with the physical splendors, we also explore the human stories of the people who embody the ingenuity, resilience, and vibrant spirit of this remarkable country.

Paul Murton sets out to explore the lochs of Scotland, travelling from the wilds of the west coast to the Grampian Mountains, discovering the secrets of these iconic features of the Scottish landscape.

The presenter explores more of what Australia has to offer, beginning in the hotspot Surfer's Paradise - although her hopes of taking to the waves are dashed when an unexpected storm hits. She does, however, have a go at indoor skydiving and tries various relaxation therapies before heading to the west coast, where she begins her cruise on the ship featured in the remake of cult TV show The Love Boat. Also on the itinerary are visits to the war memorials of Albany, the starting point of the Anzac campaign in the First World War, and Fremantle Prison, where she heads into spooky underground tunnels built by prisoners.

The B-24 was America's go-to heavy bomber in the early years of World War II, able to go faster, farther, and carry a larger payload than its predecessor, the B-17. And as the most mass-produced bomber in history, it was able to attack in large numbers, overwhelming the enemy and earning its name: the Liberator. Discover how the B-24 came into existence and answered the U.S. military's desperate need for a long-range bomber. Then witness some of its key missions, flying time and again into the mouth of hell to take on Axis forces.

In a mountainous region best known for pandas and earthquakes, there are no roads, no cars, no buses. But there is ... a train. We tell the story of the last working narrow gauge steam railway in China.

Every winter, ice roads are built across hundreds of miles in Canada's far north, connecting frozen rivers and lakes, and stretching up to the very northern tip of the country by the Arctic Ocean. For the people living in secluded villages these “ice highways” are vital for the transport of goods.

The presenter walks a 13-mile stretch of Yorkshire coastline. Starting at the highest point along this coast, Kate heads down into the fishing village of Staithes, which was once home to one of north Yorkshire's largest fishing fleets. In Runswick Bay, she takes to the sea with the volunteers in the newest rescue boat. Kate then heads on to Whitby, which inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula after he stayed there in 1890

Alice Morrison journeys beneath the veil along Africa's infamous salt roads from Morocco via the Sahara Desert to the legendary city of Gold, Timbuktu.

Head to the most remote and spectacular railways in the British Isles. Explore the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands for traces of Queen Victoria's long-lost railway line. Climb aboard a steam-hauled special on the West Highland Line that, despite the odds, survived several attempts to close it. Take in the spectacular mountain scenery of North Wales to discover how a world-famous narrow gauge railway was lost ... and then reborn thanks to the efforts of armies of volunteers.

This new season of 'Air Warriors' showcases the best of the best Designed with the engineering specs from captured Nazi documents, Take a soaring look the world's top bombers, jet fighters, and other Air Warriors from WWII and the Cold War America's first swept-wing jet fighter - the F-86 Sabre - was also the first that could take on the deadly Soviet MiG. Me 109 Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike. Discover how the F-86 Sabre went from an untested, new aircraft to the deadliest fighter of its time.

Starting at Dunwich Heath, Kate walks an 11-mile stretch of the Suffolk coastline - one of the fastest eroding in Europe. The naturalist also finds one of the country's biggest freshwater reed beds, and learns about the ancient art of thatching.

The presenter heads to Italy and reveals it is possible to enjoy Venice without breaking the bank. By avoiding the tourist traps he sees a new side to the city. Over three days, Gregg explores one of Italy's most distinct food cultures, explores the city's fascinating and surprising history, and meets the locals who make Venice so special.