World's Toughest Expeditions with James Cracknell

James Cracknell embarks on four of the most epic journeys in history.

Endurance athlete James Cracknell fulfils a lifelong dream as he follows in the footsteps of the greatest adventurers of our time: Livingstone, Fawcett, the Gold Rush pioneers and the crew of the Dundonald.

He attempts to survive as his predecessors did using only the equipment that was available to them, as well as solve some of the mysteries of these iconic adventures.

From the heart of Africa to the deepest Amazon jungle, follow James as he achieves greatness in the face of overwhelming odds.

The Lost City of Z
Cracknell investigates the mysterious disappearance of one of the world's most famous Amazonian jungle explorers, Colonel Percy Fawcett.

Livingstone in Africa
James travels to Southern Africa to tackle some of the defining moments of one of the world's most celebrated explorers, Dr. David Livingstone.

Gold Rush
Cracknell takes on one of the hottest and most extreme terrains in the world, as he investigates what the early pioneers of America's Gold Rush went through in pursuit of riches. Stranded at Sea James investigates the 1907 Dundonald shipwreck, and discovers how her crew survived against all odds, eventually escaping with