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From ancient seabed to Himalayan mountain, we explore the world's highest mountain. We join some famous expeditions from base camp to summit, we learn about Sherpas and about the environmental problems, and we even learn how to climb Everest, step by gruelling step...

Wrap up warm!

Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend. But how and why did wolves become dogs? Why are dogs such an important and even fundamental part of human lives? How did we end up with so many different breeds? We find the answers – as well as the truth about pedigrees. We look at training and behaviour, and at some doggy heroes. We also consider what the future might hold...

Medieval monks invented tennis, and French and British royalty turned it into an obsession that now occupies most of the year in tournaments around the world. We'll look at the origins (including the crazy scoring system), the Grand Slams and Finals of the tennis year, and some of the famous personalities, on and off the court.

Anglo-Saxon camp, Roman fortress, Viking town, medieval city, model of Victorian industry, tourist destination… York has been at the centre of some of Britain's most pivotal moments. But why? And how did it become the centre of chocolate in the UK? We’ll go on a journey through York over the last few thousand years, and we'll look at family life throughout the centuries.

There will be chocolate!

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