Deadly Pole to Pole

Synopsis

Adventurer Steve Backshall circumnavigates the planet, tracking down the world's greatest predators as well as some of the earth's deadly forces of nature. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, follow him every step of the way.

First Air Date: 2013-10-15

Last Air Date: 2014-06-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 25

Networks: CBBC

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Top Cast

Steve Backshall as Self

Seasons

Specials (2014)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Deadly Dinosaurs (2014-02-17)

Steve Backshall goes back in time to discover the deadliest animals that ever walked the earth - the dinosaurs - starting at London's Natural History Museum.
Ep. 2: Shark Special (2014-03-24)

Steve Backshall travels the globe to swim with sharks and prove they are not simply the brutish killers many people believe.
Ep. 3: Killer Cold (2014-03-25)

Steve Backshall experiences killer cold and discovers how animals survive sub-zero temperatures - from thick pelts and blubber to the ability to freeze and survive.
Ep. 4: Forces of Nature (2014-03-26)

Steve Backshall takes a look at some of the most deadly forces of nature on our planet as he explores the elemental furies of fire, ice, water and wind.
Ep. 5: Cold-Blooded Killers (2014-03-27)

Steve Backshall discovers how reptiles, including chameleons, turtles, crocodiles, snakes and komodo dragons, become cold-blooded predators.
Ep. 6: The Wolf (2014-09-13)

Steve travels to a wolf conservation centre to come nose-to-nose with some wolves and demonstrates how their highly developed senses make them such formidable hunters.