Binge-worthy travel shows
With so much great television to choose from these days and so little time to watch it in, it can feel like we’re always catching up. Now we’re having to spend more time at home, join us in watching the best travel shows that you might have missed.
Netflix
NETFLIX
Travels with my Father
Whimsical comedian Jack Whitehall and his strait-laced father travel the world in this road trip documentary/comedy.
NETFLIX
Dark Tourist
A unique travel show focusing on the phenomenon of dark tourism; visiting places typically associated with death and tragedy.
NETFLIX
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Chef David Chang is joined by celebrity guests to explore the cuisine and culture of different cities around the world.
NETFLIX
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Based on her award-winning book, chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels around the world to explore what makes food delicious.
NETFLIX
Ugly Delicious
Award-winning chef David Chang stars in this travelogue that sends him on a journey to culinary hot spots around the world.
NETFLIX
Our Planet
Narrated by the legendary David Attenborough, this documentary uncovers the impacts climate change is having on all life on earth.
BBC

BBC
Race Across the World
Five pairs race across the world without the use of planes, credit cards or the internet and only provided with the cash equivalent of airfare from the start- to the finish-line.

BBC
Seven Worlds, One Planet
Sir David Attenborough reveals the extraordinary wildlife stories and unseen wilderness of our seven unique continents.

BBC
South Pacific
This documentary series surveys the natural history of the sun-kissed South Pacific islands, demonstrating the unique ecosystems and stunning coral atolls.

BBC
The Americas with Simon Reeve
Simon Reeve sets out on yet another epic adventure. Be sure to check out all the other areas he’s explored too.

BBC
Great Railway Journeys with Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo travels around the country by train exploring the ways that society and industry have changed since the 1800s.

BBC
Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul
Chef Rick Stein embarks on a culinary journey from Venice to Istanbul to indulge in the distinct flavours of the Mediterranean and classic European food.
ITV

ITV
Ainsley’s Caribbean/Mediterranean Kitchen
This pair of series sees Ainsley Harriott undertake a culinary journey across the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

ITV
Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti
The absolutely fabulous Joanna Lumley uncovers the vibrant shores of Cuba and Haiti.

ITV
Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport
This documentary series follows the hustle and bustle of daily activity at Britain's largest international airport, London Heathrow.
All 4
ALL 4
Travel Man: 48 hours in…
Joined by a plethora of celebrity guests, Richard Ayoade goes on a whirlwind tour of the major cities around the world.
ALL 4
Orangutan Jungle School
Follow a group of orphaned endangered orangutans as the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation teaches them the skills they'll need in the wild.
ALL 4
A Very British Hotel
Join the staff of London's Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, one of the world's most exclusive hotels, as they deliver a quintessentially British service.