LOST IN THE JUNGLE
Friday 12 September 2025 at 20:30
After a deadly plane crash strands four young siblings deep within the Amazon, a dramatic rescue mission unfolds, uniting Indigenous trackers and the Colombian military in a race against time. For the first time ever, LOST IN THE JUNGLE offers the exclusive account of this incredible true story directly from the children themselves and the rescuers who scoured the rainforest for a grueling 40 days and nights to find them. LOST IN THE JUNGLE is a gripping tale of survival, courage and hope.
LOST IN THE JUNGLE is from award-winning directing-producing team Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (“Free Solo,” “The Rescue”), and Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Juan Camilo Cruz (“In Her Hands,” “Messi’s World Cup”). For the first time ever, the four Indigenous children who survived the Colombian plane crash on May 1, 2023, and then endured 40 days alone in the jungle, share their extraordinary story of survival, told in their own words.
TOP GUNS: THE NEXT GENERATION S1 (6 x 60)
Wednesdays at 20:30, from 17 September (ends 22 October)
It’s the ultimate test of precision, pressure and perseverance. In National Geographic’s new six-part series TOP GUNS: THE NEXT GENERATION, cameras follow a class of Navy and Marine Corps student pilots as they enter the final, and most unforgiving, phase of elite strike fighter training. It’s six months of high-stakes aerial training, brutal physical demands, and emotional reckoning, where only the top performers earn the chance to fly the Navy’s most coveted aircrafts.
The series goes beyond the cockpit, following ambitious young students, both in the air and off-base, capturing candid moments with family and friends and revealing their personal stakes, sacrifices and motivations. Filmed with unprecedented access, the series immerses audiences in a world of intense pressure and soaring expectations, where dreams of earning wings of gold collide with the harsh reality of the Navy’s most grueling training. From live bombing drills to close-range dogfights and nail-biting carrier approaches, each episode captures the intense demands of a program that challenges abilities, endurance and resolve at every turn.
THE LAST RHINOS: A NEW HOPE
Premieres on Monday 22 September at 17:00 (on World Rhino Day)
Photographer Ami Vitale follows a global effort to save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction. With only two surviving females, a team of scientists races to create the world’s first surrogate rhino pregnancy. The fate of the species now rests in the hands of the teams who are devoted to saving it in this hopeful, urgent film.
CLEOPATRA’S FINAL SECRET (1 x 90)
Sunday 28 September, at 21:00
Archaeologist Kathleen Martinez is leading a thrilling detective hunt on land and underwater, to unearth the final pieces of the puzzle that will unlock the story of Cleopatra’s last days. Armed with the latest technology and the unparalleled skills of explorer Bob Ballard, she is guaranteed to make extraordinary discoveries. This could be the find of the century: Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb.
ENGINEERING EUROPE S1 (6 x 60)
Tuesdays at 18:50, from 30 September (ends 4 November)
This series reveals the extraordinary secrets of Europe’s engineering wonders. Filmed across six great nations, it will explore record breaking construction projects, innovative machines and vehicles, and ingenious design. It will also reveal the hidden engineering that drives Europe’s most iconic landmarks and the people who keep them working today.
Continuing shows include CONSTRUCTION FAILS S2 (6 x 60) on Tuesdays at 18:50 from 19 August (ends 23 September), TO CATCH A SMUGGLER S9 (8 x 60)
Thursdays at 18:50 from 14 August (ends 2 October), GENGHIS KHAN: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE MONGOLS S1 (6 x 60) on Fridays at 18:50, from 8 August (ends 12 September), NAMING THE DEAD S1 (6 x 60) on Wednesdays at 20:30 from 6 August (ends 10 September), TRAFFICKED: UNDERWORLDS WITH MARIANA VAN ZELLER S2 (10 x 60) on Thursdays at 20:30 from 24 July (ends 25 September) and LOST SHIPS OF WWII S1 (8 x 60) on Tuesdays at 21:00 from 22 July (ends 9 September).
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WILD
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE WILD KIND (6 x 60)
Wednesdays at 18:00, from 3 September (ends 24 September)
Discover the truth behind the world’s wildest animal encounters. With over 8 billion people in every corner of the planet, it’s no wonder we’re getting closer to animals than ever before. And the tech in our pockets means EVERYTHING’S caught on camera. We all love to share these clips on social media, but there’s WAY more to these stories than meets the eye.
KILLER SAFARI 2 (3 x 60)
Sundays at 18:00, from 7 September (ends 21 September)
The best safari sightings, all in one place. It’s as close as you’ll get without being there. Epic encounters, amazing behaviour and fascinating info from expert guides make this the ride of your life. The highest rated wildlife encounters are wrapped up in one game-drive. Keep your eyes peeled – in the African bush the most unexpected sighting is always just around the corner.
SECRETS OF ASIA STUNT
Saturdays at 18:00, from 6 September (ends 27 September)
Asia is the most populous and largest continent in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, with the longest coastline in the world and the highest and lowest points on Earth's surface. The continent also hosts the greatest biodiversity, including some of the planet's most iconic and endangered species.
Programming includes:
Asia's Killer Hornets – Saturday 6 September at 18:00
Deadly Asian giant hornets fight for survival and the safety of their hive.
Asia's Wild Secrets – Saturday 13 September at 18:00
N/A
Untamed Philippines – Saturday 20 September at 18:00
Turtles of the Palawan coast, whale sharks and manta rays, at Tubbataha national marine park. And a snake hunting team catching and translocating a deadly Samar cobra.
India's Wild Leopards – Saturday 27 September at 18:00
N/A
THE LAST RHINOS: A NEW HOPE
Premieres Monday 22 September at 17:00 (World Rhino Day)
Photographer Ami Vitale follows a global effort to save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction. With only two surviving females, a team of scientists races to create the world’s first surrogate rhino pregnancy. The fate of the species now rests in the hands of the teams who are devoted to saving it in this hopeful, urgent film.
CONTINUING SHOWS
AFRICA - DOUBLE PREMIERE SLOT
Weekends at 14:00, from 9 August (ends 28 September)
Programming includes:
Leopards Of Dead Tree Island – Sunday 28 September at 14:46
A dramatic, real-life tale of three leopards plays out in Botswana's Okavango Delta. This is prime habitat for Africa's most secretive big cat. Leopards normally avoid each other but this island is the common hunting ground for all three individuals as they are drawn together by the changing seasons and the movement of their prey. What unfolds is an in-depth look into their lives; following the tension, drama and, in the end, heart wrenching tragedy, as all three seek a common goal - to dominate one of the Okavango's most prized leopard territories.
CRITTER FIXERS 4
Mondays at 18:00, from 4 August (ends 22 September)
The Docs at Critter Fixer encounter a ferret with a fractured pelvis, treat a goat with septic arthritis and visit an adolescent groundhog. They also see a kitten who can’t see, soothe a bulldog with a tummy ache, look inside the mouths of snakes, and help a dog with a UTI. Then the Docs take on their toughest surgery ever, operating on a goose with a foreign object lodged in its trachea.
