Episode guide

Breaking Ice

Series 1

Breaking Ice

  • Das Boat

    Fascinating documentary following scientists and researchers on board icebreakers as they take part in some important research. The Polarstern is caught in high winds.

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  • Mayday

    Fascinating documentary following scientists on board icebreakers as they take part in some research. The geophysicists deploy their seismometers in rough seas.

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  • Iced

    Fascinating documentary following crew on board icebreakers. The Polarstern attempts to get through the thick Antarctic sea ice and the Healy maps the Arctic.

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  • Call me Ishmael

    Fascinating documentary following scientists on board two icebreakers. On board the Polarstern, Daniel Zitterbart tests a new thermal whale detection system.

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  • Home

    Fascinating documentary following scientists on board icebreakers. Ice rescue swimmer Matt Booth finds out if his partner has given birth.

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  • Rock Bottom

    Fascinating documentary following scientists on board icebreakers. The lowest ever recorded levels of sea ice give the Healy access to the sea floor for dredging.

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