Steve Backshall kayaking through rapids in Chamkar Chuu.
Courtesy of True to Nature Ltd.
Riveting and Awe-Inspiring Documentary Series, Premiering Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET, Features Earth's Natural Wonders and Hidden Gems
ARLINGTON, VA; November 25, 2019 - PBS's new 10-episode series EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL reveals there are still parts of our planet yet to be discovered. Explorer and naturalist Steve Backshall pursues incredible journeys and world firsts - unclimbed peaks, unexplored cave systems and uncharted landscapes - setting foot where no human has been before. As the preeminent destination for engaging, enlightening and entertaining science and natural history programming, PBS continues to deliver with this series. EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL premieres on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org and the PBS Video App. See the trailer here.
In EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL, PBS gives a glimpse into some of the incredible parts of the world that have yet to be explored, said Bill Margol, Senior Director, General Audience Programming & Development for PBS. The world is full of surprising discoveries and journeys to be made, and we hope to spark viewers' curiosity and ignite their spirit of adventure.
In this global series, adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall ventures into undiscovered territory, endures extreme physical challenges, encounters extraordinary wildlife and teams up with remarkable people along the way. From free-diving in underground river systems and descending deep into the caves of the Maya underworld, to kayaking Himalayan whitewater and scaling unclimbed Arctic peaks, these expeditions push Backshall and his expert crew to the limit.
There are still countless expeditions to be conquered and world discoveries to be made, and I am honored to have had the ability to be among the first to set foot in these incredible places, said Steve Backshall, host. It is thrilling to not know what you will find next. That's what exploration is all about.
EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL debuts its first six episodes beginning Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. ET, followed by the final four premiering in the spring. A brief overview of EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL is outlined below, and a detailed programming show guide is also available.
Episode 1: Oman - Desert Canyon
Premieres Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
World's First: Descent into a new canyon system
Description: Follow Steve Backshall into an Arabian desert canyon that no human has ever explored.
Episode 2: Greenland - Frozen Frontier
Premieres Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
World's First: Kayak through the world's largest fjord in ice break-up season
Description: Join Steve Backshall on his mission to explore the Arctic during its most volatile time of year.
Episode 3: Suriname - Lost World
Premieres Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
World's First: Expedition into the world's last tract of pristine jungle
Description: Travel to the Guiana Shield, where Steve Backshall searches for new wildlife and natural wonders.
Episode 4: Mexico - Flooded Caves
Premieres Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
World's First: Dive into an unexplored flooded cave system
Description: Dive into a network of unexplored underwater caves in Mexico with Steve Backshall.
Episode 5: Borneo - Dark Shadow
Premieres Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
World's First:Exploration of an undiscovered sink hole, only recently spotted from a dark shadow on a satellite image.
Description: Follow Steve Backshall into a Bornean cave system that's accessed by dropping down a sinkhole.
Episode 6: Bhutan - White Water
Premieres Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
World's First: White-water descent of a high-altitude mountain river
Description: Join Steve Backshall on his quest to kayak the last unrun river in Bhutan.
Episode 7: Greenland - Ice Mountain
Premieres Friday, May 8, 2020, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
World's First: First ascent of an unclimbed summit in Greenland's remotest peaks.
Description: Climb alongside Steve Backshall as he attempts to summit an unclimbed mountain in Greenland.
Episode 8: Mexico - Maya Underworld
Premieres Friday, May 15, 2020, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
World's First: Exploration of a new dry cave to reveal how jaguars inhabit the caves of the Yucatan.
Description: Return to Mexico with Steve Backshall as he discovers Mayan secrets within subterranean caves.
Episode 9: Suriname - Ghost River
Premieres Friday, May 22, 2020, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
World's First:First descent of an uncharted river.
Description: Ride along as Steve Backshall kayaks a Surinamese river that's so remote, it doesn't have a name.
Episode 10: Oman - Desert Fortress
Premieres Friday, May 29, 2020, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
World's First:First ascent of an unclimbed desert rock face.
Description: Visit Oman's Dhofar Mountains, where Steve Backshall encounters one of Earth's rarest animals.
For more information on EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL, visit pbs.org. Viewers are also encouraged to engage in online conversation about the series by tagging @PBS and using #ExpeditionPBS on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Episodes of EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL will be available to stream starting January 15, 2020 on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS Video App, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast. PBS station members will be able to view the first six episodes on the night of premiere via Passport (contact your local PBS station for details). The series will also be available on DVD from P
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