About this season
British Army officer/explorer Levison Wood sets out on a journey to circumnavigate the Arabian peninsula, embracing the travel methods of the locals.
Episodes (5)
1. Battlegrounds
9.0Aired 27 June 2019
Levison's journey begins on the edge of Arabia in war-torn Syria, where he runs the gauntlet into an even more dangerous Iraq. Dodging ISIS bullets and under constant threat, he braves the legacy of decades of instability.
2. The Empty Quarter
9.0Aired 4 July 2019
Levison contines his journey through the oil-rich megacities of the Gulf before embarking on a traverse of the infamous barren sands of Oman's empty quarter. Once he's ascended the remote Dhofar Mountains, Levison attempts to cross the deadly war zone.
3. Valleys of the Past
8.0Aired 11 July 2019
Exploring the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
4. Holy Lands
8.0Aired 18 July 2019
Levison reaches the rugged landscape of Jordan, home to lost cities and Bedouin nomads. He follows the path of a holy river past the Dead Sea and into the contested region of Palestine where he witnesses life inside the West Bank.
5. Dangerous Legacy
10.0Aired 25 July 2019
Levison's journey continues through Israel and the perilous road to Syria. He travels undercover, dodging danger and witnessing both utter despair and new hope, before reaching the Mountains of Lebanon and the end of his journey.