About this season
World's Most Extreme takes you to the most jaw-dropping and extreme places anywhere in the world.
Episodes (6)
1. Buildings
Aired 5 November 2018 • 45 min
A look at 10 of the world's most remarkable buildings, including a skyscraper in earthquake-prone Mexico City, the world's biggest building and, in Norway, the world's tallest timber building.
2. Nature
Aired 12 November 2018 • 45 min
An exploration of nature's deadly forces, from huge underwater canyons that funnel massive waves, to a bridge built from living trees, and Europe's little-known supervolcano, which could kill millions.
3. Living on the Edge
Aired 19 November 2018 • 45 min
This episode examines how humans can thrive in harsh locations, from the world's highest town to a desert town in California with no rules, and an upside-down town in the Australian outback.
4. On the Road
Aired 26 November 2018 • 45 min
This high-octane episode reveals the most incredible vehicles from across the globe, from a bulletproof storm-chaser to the world's biggest terrestrial vehicle, which weighs in at 14,200 tonnes.
5. In the Air
Aired 3 December 2018 • 45 min
This episode checks out incredible flying. Daredevil Scotty Bob dons a wingsuit and flies inches from sheer rock. Plus: helicopter herding, solar planes, space delivery services and more.
6. In the Water
Aired 10 December 2018 • 45 min
This episode showcases marvels of marine engineering, from the part-plane, part-boat Airfish to the world's largest vessel. And Australian David Warby attempts to break the world water speed record.