Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
We leave the macaques in Gibraltar to travel to the Galapagos Islands to learn about marine and land iguanas.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The segment focuses on the alien striped iguanas of the Galapagos Islands, albinism in a variety of animals, and the peppered moth.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Australia, United Kingdom
The last segment focuses on Australia. We visit the Warrawong Earth Sanctuary, where there are breeding programs to reintroduce such indigenous animals as bandicoots and quolls, creatures that came close to extinction.
Difficulty: Intermediate
South Africa, United Kingdom
The honey badger is described as the most fearless animal on the planet. Although barely a foot tall, they have a reputation for attacking just about anything—from venomous snakes to full-grown lions. And they are not exactly meant for captivity: Stoffel the honey badger escapes from his enclosure regularly using anything from balls of mud to a rake.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Theresa May gives her first speech as Britain's new prime minister, outlining her priorities for the UK with a focus on domestic issues.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Meghan and Harry talk about their relationship in and out of the public eye. Harry places a lot of emphasis on the royal family being a team and how Meghan is perfectly suited for it.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
This segment of the BBC interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle focuses on how Meghan's life has changed as she leaves acting behind and gets ready to take on a role in the royal family.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Meghan and Harry talk about meeting each other's families, and the design of the engagement ring, which includes diamonds that belonged to Princess Diana.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
More than 800 million people around the world use the social media video platform TikTok. However, some governments around the world are concerned that the Chinese-owned app allows the Chinese government to access people's data.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
The European Union says it will begin shipping arms to Ukraine. This is the first time in its history that it has supplied arms in a conflict.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
President Vladimir Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert. The theory is that the possibility of mutually assured destruction is the strongest of reasons not to press the button. But the pressure is mounting.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Strict water restrictions come into force for millions of people in California as the US west coast continues to experience a crippling drought.
Difficulty: Intermediate
South Africa
Comedian Trevor Noah, who now hosts the Daily Show, compares the differences between England and Africa when it comes to obeying traffic lights. In particular, he doesn't understand why people in England are so obsessed with pressing the button in order to get the "walk" signal.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
English comedian Michael MacIntyre discusses the ironies of new technology. First, he talks about Google Earth and the address most people first type in when they try it out. Then he takes on motion sensors in public restrooms.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Pompeii" from their album Bad Blood, was the breakthrough hit for British indie rock band Bastille. This wonderfully raw acoustic version of the song really showcases their vocal talents.
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