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Coast
Weeknights From Friday 1 January at 18:00
All the elements of Britain's spectacular and endlessly varied coastline are celebrated in this fascinating documentary series. Coast's team of presenters - all experts in their respective fields - uncover an extraordinarily rich mix of stories, archaeology, history, wildlife, geography and human interest, all woven together with a theme of exploration. The team probes the riddle of the tides, explores the wild coast, goes island hopping, discovers harbours that are gateways to adventure, lives life beyond the edge and reveals the secret life of beaches. With stunning aerial photography, each episode is a journey around Britain's breath-taking coastal landscape.
World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys
From Wednesday 13 January at 22:00
From the land of the midnight sun in Norway to the majestic mountains of New Zealand, this series features six individual and stunningly beautiful train journeys. On each one we meet the people who work and live along these special rail lines in six different countries - Norway, Canada, Switzerland, Wales, Spain and New Zealand. We'll explore the natural wonders along the route, meet the engineers who keep the trains running and historians who reveal the challenges the builders faced when constructing these magnificent feats of engineering.
Trust Me I'm a Vet
From Tuesday 22 December at 22:00
What is really good for our pets' health? They can't tell us, but science can. Steve Leonard leads a team of vets to seek out the latest research. In the first episode, find out which foods are best for your pet, how to rescue an injured animal, and witness a pioneering operation that could save thousands of cats across the country. Episode two looks at the best way to help your pet lose weight, decodes the secret language of guinea pigs and reveals why, when it comes to keeping rabbits, it is time to ditch the hutch. In the final episode, Steve and his team of vets investigate the best way to de-stress your cat, reveal why your recycling bin is a danger to your dog, and witness a ground-breaking operation to save the life of a horse suffering extreme nerve pain.
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