Endurance: Race to the Pole with Ben Fogle

Season 1

Ben and Dwayne retrace the steps of explorers Amundsen, Shackleton, and Scott in their quest to reach the South Pole. They face similar challenges, witnessing triumph, resilience, and tragic fate, gaining insight into these individuals.

Where to Watch Season 1

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3 Episodes

The Discovery Expedition 1901-1904
E1
The Discovery Expedition 1901-1904Ben and Dwayne Fields land in Antarctica and transition from modern polar explorers into their historical clothes and take on the mantle of their Edwardian forebears.
The Nimrod Expedition 1907 - 1909
E2
The Nimrod Expedition 1907 - 1909Following Shackleton's example, Ben and Dwayne embark on a daunting ice mountain challenge to try to reach the barren Polar Plateau, as temperatures sink to a mind-numbing -40C.
Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913
E3
Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913Ben and Dwayne follow Scott's next attempt to claim the pole. Scott's dream is shattered when Norwegian Roald Amundsen beats him, and his team face the gruelling attempt to return home.