Episodes
Season 1
01 The Discovery Expedition 1901-1904
1hBen and Dwayne Fields land in Antarctica and transition from modern polar explorers into their historical clothes and take on the mantle of their Edwardian forebears.
2023-10-02 9.0
02 The Nimrod Expedition 1907 - 1909
1hFollowing Shackleton's example, Ben and Dwayne embark on a daunting ice mountain challenge to try to reach the barren Polar Plateau, as temperatures sink to a mind-numbing -40C.
2023-10-09 9.0
03 Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913
1hBen and Dwayne follow Scott's next attempt to claim the pole. Scott's dream is shattered when Norwegian Roald Amundsen beats him, and his team face the gruelling attempt to return home.
2023-10-16 9.0
Cast
Who is in it
Ben FoglePresenter
Dwayne FieldsPresenter