42: The Answer to Almost Everything

 If the carbon in the peatlands is released into the atmosphere, it would be an ecological disaster.

What if the cold was  good for us? This documentary explores the science of cold with elite Finnish cold swimmer Elina as she attempts the Polar Ice Mile in arctic Svalbard.

Across the globe, glaciers are shrinking due to global warming. But the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentinian Patagonia is currently stable. This monstrous wall of ice draws tourists from far and wide. But for how much longer?

A journey north from Cape Town through one of South Africa’s most unspoilt and beautiful regions.

A new trainline linking the major Maya archaeological sites is a boon for the tourism industry.

Children often experience their first feelings of love at nursery age.  What does it feel like for children? 

Love may drive you crazy - but it also keeps you alive.

We have released so many toxic chemicals that we have caused existential damage to our ecosystem.

Relationships between brothers and sisters is an important part of a child’s daily life. But how do you learn to share your toys, your space and even your parents with someone else?

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise across Europe, despite stronger equal rights laws.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

Europe is facing a tsunami of cocaine with the illegal drug being smuggled in via the Atlantic coasts of Spain and Portugal. 

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Naturism has a long history in Germany and in the UK. but fewer young people are taking up the lifestyle.