World's Most Extreme

Season 2

2018 · 6 episodes · 4h 30m in all

Episodes

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   1. Buildings

   5 Nov 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.

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   2. Nature

   12 Nov 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.

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   3. Living on the Edge

   19 Nov 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.

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   4. On the Road

   26 Nov 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.

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   5. In the Air

   3 Dec 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.

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   6. In the Water

   10 Dec 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.