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The ‘New Animal’ That Changed Everything | Evolution | BBC Earth Science

25. Juli 2026

Chris Packham explores the evolution of an animal with a body part that changed everything. Find out where to watch Evolution where you are 👉 https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/evolution Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Evolutionary Power of Being Attractive | Evolution | BBC Earth Science

23. Juli 2026

Chris Packham explains why, from an evolutionary perspective, the ability to win over a mate can be just as important as staying alive. Find out where to watch Evolution where you are 👉 https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/evolution Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Animal that ‘Invented’ Sex on Land | Evolution | BBC Earth Science

22. Juli 2026

Chris Packham explores the evolution of copulation, with a slight detour on weird and wonderful animal genitalia… Find out where to watch Evolution where you are 👉 https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/evolution Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Evolution of Human Skin Colour | BBC Earth Science

19. Juli 2026

Why do humans have such a wide range of skin tones? The answer lies in our long relationship with the sun. Discover how UV light shaped the evolution of melanin and influenced human adaptation across the globe. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

How Evolution ‘Solved a Problem of its Own Making’ | Evolution | BBC Earth Science

17. Juli 2026

Chris Packham explores evolution's clever solutions to the challenge of having long legs… when your food is on the ground. Find out where to watch Evolution where you are 👉 https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/evolution Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos Evolution (2026) Join Chris Packham on an epic four billion year adventure travelling through time to uncover how life on earth evolved. His mission: to answer five questions about five iconic animals created by the unstoppable force of nature. This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Gold’s Journey on Earth | BBC Earth Science

13. Juli 2026

Gold's journey doesn't end when it reaches Earth. Carried by rivers over millions of years, it travels across landscapes before settling in hidden deposits. Discover how prospectors follow water's trail to uncover nature's most coveted treasure. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The World’s Rarest Pigment | BBC Earth Science

9. Juli 2026

What makes ultramarine so vibrant? The answer lies in the unique chemistry of lapis lazuli. Deep within this rare Afghan stone, sulphur atoms interact with surrounding minerals to create one of the most distinctive blue pigments ever discovered. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

How This Creature Evolved to Become a ‘Killing Machine’ | Evolution | BBC Earth Science

7. Juli 2026

Chris Packham explains the evolved hunting tactics of a small but mighty predator – one that seems intent on making him their next meal! Find out where to watch Evolution where you are 👉 https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/evolution Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos Evolution (2026) Join Chris Packham on an epic four billion year adventure travelling through time to uncover how life on earth evolved. His mission: to answer five questions about five iconic animals created by the unstoppable force of nature. This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Transport System That Changed a City | BBC Earth Science

5. Juli 2026

What do you do when roads are impossible to build? In Brazil's densely populated favelas, engineers found an unexpected answer in the skies. Discover how a cable car network transformed far more than the daily commute. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Extraordinary Stories Behind the Elements | BBC Earth Science

4. Juli 2026

Some elements make life possible. Others have changed the course of history. Discover the remarkable stories hidden within five extraordinary members of the periodic table. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Evolution: Official Trailer | BBC Earth Science

3. Juli 2026

From their earliest origins to the animals we know today. Join Chris Packham as he travels through 4 billion years of Earth's history, uncovering the extraordinary evolutionary journeys of five iconic species. Find out where to watch 👉 https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/evolution Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Drone Captures Huge Volcanic Eruption in HD | BBC Earth Science

2. Juli 2026

The team visit Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala, hoping to capture a mesmerising natural phenomenon with their custom-built drone. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Job Nobody Wants: Sewage Diver | BBC Earth Science

30. Juni 2026

Meet Mexico's 'bravest' man: chief sewage diver Julio, who's spent the last 30 years diving where few people would dare... Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Inside the Engineering Project That Rewrote Earth's Geography | BBC Earth Science

25. Juni 2026

Civilisations have always built near water, but China decided to move the water to the civilisation. The Shahe Aqueduct stands as one of humanity’s most daring engineering triumphs: a multi-kilometre river in the sky. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Brian Cox Visits ‘Alien’ Living in ‘Death Trap’ Cave | BBC Earth Science

20. Juni 2026

Deep beneath Tabasco, Mexico, Professor Brian Cox enters the Cueva de Villa Luz, where poisonous air and bizarre life forms reveal a world that seems almost impossible. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Astronaut Tests: Could You Pass? | BBC Earth Science

19. Juni 2026

As these trainee astronauts push themselves to the limit, they’re assessed by a doctor, a psychologist, and an experienced astronaut. If they don’t make the grade, they’re asked to leave. Who will have what it takes to attempt the toughest job in the universe? Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Astronauts Translating Russian Under Pressure | BBC Earth Science

17. Juni 2026

The candidates must respond to Russian commands correctly, to demonstrate their capability to operate after the physical and mental overload of a simulated launch. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

A Mother’s Journey to Save Babies | BBC Earth Science

12. Juni 2026

‘Parental care’ and ‘crocodiles’ may sound incongruous at first, but their plight to save their young is truly remarkable, as David Attenborough observes… Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Oxygen Test That Fooled Future Astronauts | BBC Earth Science

10. Juni 2026

Stress can impair judgement in unexpected ways. As these astronaut candidates undergo low oxygen training, some become convinced they're feeling symptoms that exist only in their minds. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Could Hydrogen Save the Planet? | BBC Earth Science

5. Juni 2026

From explosive disasters to clean energy ambitions, hydrogen has shaped some of humanity's greatest triumphs and tragedies. Could it help solve the climate crisis, or are the risks too great? Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

How Have Humans Changed the World? | BBC Earth Science

4. Juni 2026

The spectacular story of how we have redesigned our planet to build the modern world. Dallas Campbell explores our most ambitious creations, joining the people who have made the impossible, possible. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Trainee Astronaut Won't Let a Medical Setback Hold Him Back | BBC Earth Science

3. Juni 2026

After a tumour affected his sense of balance, astronaut James must prove he can still withstand the physical demands of spaceflight. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Hatching Turtle Eggs with David Attenborough | BBC Earth Science

29. Mai 2026

The pig-nosed turtle’s eggs are quite unique from other reptiles’, as David Attenborough observes… Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Underwater Astronaut Training: Teamwork | BBC Earth Science

28. Mai 2026

Astronaut training often takes place underwater to simulate the conditions of space. The group must work together to complete the timed task, but do they have the teamwork skills of astronauts? This clip is from Astronauts: Toughest Job in the Universe (2022). Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Is Temperature the Most Important Force in Nature? | BBC Earth Science

23. Mai 2026

From the coldest extremes to the heat of stars, temperature shapes everything in the universe. Discover how this hidden force influences matter, life, and the very limits of physics. This compilation is from From Ice to Fire: The Incredible Science of Temperature (2018). Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Is Nitrogen the Key to Immortality? | BBC Earth Science

22. Mai 2026

Nitrogen is an element with a complicated past... but could it pave the way to a new future? Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Why is this Giant Tortoise on a Volcano? | BBC Earth Science

21. Mai 2026

David Attenborough gives some insight into the intriguing behaviours of the Galápagos giant tortoise. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Training Astronauts: The Mars Rover Challenge | BBC Earth Science

15. Mai 2026

The Mars Rover Challenge pushes these trainee astronauts to their limits. Can their vehicles escape the cave before time runs out? Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Queen Snake vs Crayfish with David Attenborough | BBC Earth Science

14. Mai 2026

The queen snake has quite the refined palate, as David Attenborough observes… This clip is from Life in Cold Blood (2008). Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

How Much Gold Is There on Earth? | BBC Earth Science

13. Mai 2026

Gold is rarer than it seems, yet it’s everywhere, from jewellery to technology. But its journey is far more complicated than you might imagine. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx