BBC Earth

The making of `Universe'.

Steve finds out which Deadly Predators have the best weapons on earth. Using the latest CGI, we bring the colossal squid to life, test the strength of its tentacles, and show how its mighty beak could slice through a car like butter. When it comes to weapons, snakes have some of the best on earth. Steve goes in search of the adder, the UK's only venomous snake and an endangered species.

A space mission discovers the dramatic history of the Milky Way and reveals how our galaxy endured multiple collisions as rival galaxies fought for survival.

A look at how the planet's limited fresh water is distributed around the globe thanks to storms, and how animals manage in the driest habitats on Earth.

Joanna Lumley visits Berlin and heads for the Festival of Lights, meets an all-female motorcycle club and visits a replica of a western town. Her travels also take her to a famous photographer who documented life in Soviet-controlled East Berlin and finally she meets Holocaust survivor, Frau Friedlander.

Sue Perkins starts her journey in Tokyo, Japan's glittering capital city and home to 36 million people. She trains with a female sumo wrestling team, meets a family who live with robots and attends a solo-wedding.

Steve looks back at his top Deadly Predators from the series and meets the ultimate predator. He reviews the biggest and best stunts from the series and reveals how the team bought a giant air vortex cannon to the Deadly junkyard to demonstrate the predatory prowess of the sperm whale. And he demonstrates the strength of a bear with an unseen stunt that sees a massive boulder hauled into the air and then dropped on his caravan.

In Senegal, west Africa, lives a group of chimpanzees led by an alpha male named David. He has already been alpha for three years, a time when leaders here are usually overthrown, and he finds himself surrounded by rivals who all want his crown.

Gregg Wallace visits the Ercol factory in Buckinghamshire, an area associated with furniture making since the 19th century. Brits spend a staggering £300 million pounds each week on furniture.

The Hailstones pull together to build a footbridge. Meanwhile, Jessie goes fishing while looking out for some good spruce trees and Ricko has his children over to stay plus an extra surprise guest.

Ben is on a unique and tiny island in the Scottish Hebrides, with his host,ex-social care worker Philip, 46. Ben finds out how Philip became a custodian of this coastal island and how he has embraced a new quality of life.

Joanna Lumley visits Berlin and heads for the Festival of Lights, meets an all-female motorcycle club and visits a replica of a western town. Her travels also take her to a famous photographer who documented life in Soviet-controlled East Berlin and finally she meets Holocaust survivor, Frau Friedlander.

Sue Perkins starts her journey in Tokyo, Japan's glittering capital city and home to 36 million people. She trains with a female sumo wrestling team, meets a family who live with robots and attends a solo-wedding.

Steve looks back at his top Deadly Predators from the series and meets the ultimate predator. He reviews the biggest and best stunts from the series and reveals how the team bought a giant air vortex cannon to the Deadly junkyard to demonstrate the predatory prowess of the sperm whale. And he demonstrates the strength of a bear with an unseen stunt that sees a massive boulder hauled into the air and then dropped on his caravan.

In Senegal, west Africa, lives a group of chimpanzees led by an alpha male named David. He has already been alpha for three years, a time when leaders here are usually overthrown, and he finds himself surrounded by rivals who all want his crown.

Gregg Wallace visits the Ercol factory in Buckinghamshire, an area associated with furniture making since the 19th century. Brits spend a staggering £300 million pounds each week on furniture.

The Hailstones pull together to build a footbridge. Meanwhile, Jessie goes fishing while looking out for some good spruce trees and Ricko has his children over to stay plus an extra surprise guest.

Ben is on a unique and tiny island in the Scottish Hebrides, with his host,ex-social care worker Philip, 46. Ben finds out how Philip became a custodian of this coastal island and how he has embraced a new quality of life.

Joanna Lumley visits Berlin and heads for the Festival of Lights, meets an all-female motorcycle club and visits a replica of a western town. Her travels also take her to a famous photographer who documented life in Soviet-controlled East Berlin and finally she meets Holocaust survivor, Frau Friedlander.

Exploring how to stop damaging the oceans and begin to enable their revival. Prince William, founder of the Earthshot Prize, and Earthshot Prize Council members Sir David Attenborough and singer-songwriter Shakira, who has spent her whole life living by the sea, discover how we are damaging the oceans, and they discuss inspiring people and projects across the world that have found ways to revive ocean life.

Bill Nighy narrates the stories of train journeys through stunning scenery and natural beauty. A 600-mile journey through Finland from Helsinki to Lapland and the Northern Lights.

In Sri Lanka, Ben meets a vet who has swapped Tyneside for the south coast of Sri Lanka, where she has opened a clinic and also runs a charity that care for some of the island's many stray dogs.

In the first leg of his trip around Sri Lanka, Alexander meets a mysterious guru called Shanjei, tours the fortress town of Galle, and visits an elephant sanctuary in order to find out more about captive elephants.

Dan Snow and his team take on the rapids of the Grand Canyon in antique wooden boats to rediscover one of the wild west's great adventures of discovery.

For Alaskans, utilizing the frozen trails to secure resources is a requirement for survival in dark winter. At the family hunting grounds in Kiwalik, Chip Hailstone follows a trail of wolves to find harvestable game.

The Polar Vortex, a low-pressure area and wide expanse of swirling cold air that is normally parked in the polar regions. Find out how it was possible that in Chicago in 2019 the vortex could create conditions on Earth that were colder than Mars.

Exploring how to stop damaging the oceans and begin to enable their revival. Prince William, founder of the Earthshot Prize, and Earthshot Prize Council members Sir David Attenborough and singer-songwriter Shakira, who has spent her whole life living by the sea, discover how we are damaging the oceans, and they discuss inspiring people and projects across the world that have found ways to revive ocean life.

Bill Nighy narrates the stories of train journeys through stunning scenery and natural beauty. A 600-mile journey through Finland from Helsinki to Lapland and the Northern Lights.

In Sri Lanka, Ben meets a vet who has swapped Tyneside for the south coast of Sri Lanka, where she has opened a clinic and also runs a charity that care for some of the island's many stray dogs.

In the first leg of his trip around Sri Lanka, Alexander meets a mysterious guru called Shanjei, tours the fortress town of Galle, and visits an elephant sanctuary in order to find out more about captive elephants.

Dan Snow and his team take on the rapids of the Grand Canyon in antique wooden boats to rediscover one of the wild west's great adventures of discovery.

For Alaskans, utilizing the frozen trails to secure resources is a requirement for survival in dark winter. At the family hunting grounds in Kiwalik, Chip Hailstone follows a trail of wolves to find harvestable game.