Asia — Season 1
One continent. Endless wonders.
About this season
From the vast Gobi Desert to the jungles of Borneo, and from the polar wilderness of Siberia to the coral seas of the Indian Ocean, showcasing the breath-taking variety of Asia's wildest places.
Episodes (7)
1. Beneath the Waves
8.0Aired 3 November 2024 • 58 min
Asia has the longest coastline of any continent and the earth's richest coral reefs. This episode explores Asia's waters, as spectacular as they are diverse, and never-seen-before animal behaviour.
2. Above the Clouds
8.0Aired 10 November 2024 • 58 min
Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife.
3. The Frozen North
8.0Aired 17 November 2024 • 58 min
A look at the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, where creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.
4. Tangled Worlds
8.5Aired 24 November 2024 • 58 min
A look at Asia's beautiful and exceptionally diverse jungles. Whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.
5. Crowded Continent
8.5Aired 1 December 2024 • 58 min
A look at how, in the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people - from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.
6. The Arid Heart
7.7Aired 8 December 2024 • 58 min
A look at the vast, arid lands in the heart of Asia. These deserts and dry grasslands are so hostile that they push life to the limit. The animals that live here are some of the earth's toughest.
7. Saving Asia
8.0Aired 15 December 2024 • 58 min
Many passionate people are dedicated to saving the wild animals of Asia. These individuals and their ingenious solutions give hope and optimism for the future of the continent.