Flying to the Ends of the Earth

Flying to the Ends of the Earth

2015•47m•10.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

10.0/10(1)

Some of the planet’s most extraordinary and spectacular experiences are only accessible by air. In this epic new series, pilot and former Royal Marine Arthur Williams will fly us into some of the remotest parts of our planet to find out how people survive and thrive in places only the plane can reach. Arthur was paralysed in an accident seven years ago, but took up flying to rediscover his spirit of adventure. Now he’s going to brave tiny airstrips and outrageously dangerous flying conditions, all to reach the world’s most spectacular remote places.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

August 3, 2015

Last Aired

August 10, 2015

Networks

Channel 4

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

The Himalayas

Air date: 2015-08-03

Arthur finds out how small planes are changing the way of life in the remotest parts of Nepal, from the short, steep runway at Everest, to families risking death to harvest Himalayan sex fungus.

E2

Australia and Papua

Air date: 2015-08-10

Arthur meets a young couple running a Wales-sized Australian ranch, a family living on a Coral Sea desert island, and missionaries flying to villages on Papua that outsiders have only recently reached

Cast

Arthur Williams

Arthur Williams

Presenter

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