Adventurer Ben Fogle gets a taste of extreme escapism in this brand new series meeting those who have turned their backs on the daily grind.
Wednesday, December 18 at 9 PM ET
From Diana and Charles' affairs, to salacious photos of Kate, the media's constant focus on the Royal family has made them fodder for entertainment. Explores a century of scandals as the Royals' private lives have become increasingly public.
Sunday, December 22 at 10 PM ET/PT
Smoking, overeating, shopping, nail-biting… we all have a habit that we would like to get rid of, but where the brain is willing, the body is often weak. We take an in-depth look at habits and the new science on the interaction between brain chemistry and self-control.
Thursday, January 2 at 9 PM
Canadian scientist Fred Urquhart unravels the mystery of the monarch's winter home.
Thursday, January 2 at 8 PM

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