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Grand Voyager | Exploring Azerbaijan

In partnership with Media City

Azerbaijan is a country rich in history, culture, and natural wonders. In this episode of Grand Voyager, Lilly Douse explores Baku’s historic Old City, discovers the ancient rock carvings of Gobustan and visits the region's mud volcanoes.

28 October 2026

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Dubrovnik

In partnership with Media City

Dubrovnik welcomes more than a million visitors a year. Join Lilly Douse as she explores its historic Old Town, tries traditional Croatian cooking, and heads out onto the Adriatic Sea.

14 October 2026

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Berlin

In partnership with Media City

Berlin is a city filled with history, creativity and energy, from street art on the Berlin Wall to cycling through its leafy streets. In this episode, Lilly Douse discovers what brings Germany’s capital to life.

30 September 2026

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Bodrum and the Aegean Coast

In partnership with Media City

Bodrum has long been shaped by its people and its landscape. Set along Türkiye’s Aegean Coast, the region combines ancient ruins, olive groves and a reputation for luxury travel.

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Delivery drivers, unsung heroes who kept Qatar going during Iran war

As missiles threatened the Gulf and residents stayed indoors, delivery drivers kept delivering food and medicine across Doha, with many dubbing them heroes.

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Watch: The kitesurfer inspiring Colombia's indigenous Wayuu tribe

In partnership with Media City

Nelson Gomez, a kitesurfing champion and member of Colombia's Wayuu tribe, empowers indigenous youth by teaching them kitesurfing.

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Watch: The France-based team bringing start-up education to the masses

In partnership with Media City

Best friends, Ariel Renous and Roy Wellner, deliver professional-level education to entrepreneurs worldwide.

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Watch: The wildlife sanctuary rescuing animals in Costa Rica

In partnership with Media City

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre is a non-profit foundation dedicated to rescuing and conserving biodiversity in La Garita, Costa Rica.

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Watch: The Italian fashion entrepreneur blending sustainability with tradition

In partnership with Media City

Niccolò Cipriani is committed to creating a circular economy with his brand, Rifò, that supports people and the environment.

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Watch: The floating hospitals bringing medical care to India’s isolated Islands

In partnership with Media City

In the Sundarbans, West Bengal, 10 million people lack access to medical facilities.

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WATCH: How football is changing young lives in the UK

In partnership with Media City

Football Beyond Borders is a British charity that uses the power of football to change the lives of young people.

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Watch: Why Costa Rica's eco-friendly coffee culture is thriving

In partnership with Media City

The Los Santos community supplies sustainable coffee to the world.

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Watch: The young Canadian robotics team building confidence through code

In partnership with Media City

Education Manager Samantha Wong mentors a group of young engineers at The STEAM Project in Richmond Hill, Canada.

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Watch: The Argentinian team planting hope in the mountains

In partnership with Media City

Juan Pablo Moreno is restoring the Great Mountains of Córdoba through the reforestation project Bosques de Agua.

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Watch: The radio-controlled vehicle enthusiasts flying high in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar RC Sports Centre was opened by Sheikh Mohammed bin Fahd Abdullah Al Thani in 2015.

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Watch: The Kenyan network saving seeds for future generations

In partnership with Media City

Daniel Wanjama leads a grassroots effort to protect Kenya’s indigenous seeds. Through the Seed Savers Network, he conserves agricultural biodiversity and supports small-scale farmers.

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Watch: The Ugandan innovator turning weeds into clean energy

In partnership with Media City

Through Eco-Erudites, Amanda Natukunda and her team repurpose toxic water weeds into eco-friendly products like biogas, fertiliser, and animal feed.

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Watch: The fencing coach en garde against crime in Kenya

In partnership with Media City

Isaac Mburu Wanyoike is turning a new generation of fencers away from a life of crime by teaching footwork, thrusts, and counterattacks.

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Watch: The circus team spreading Ramadan joy in Gaza

In partnership with Media City

The Holy month of Ramadan is a time of reflection, community, and giving, but for a group of circus enthusiasts, it's also a time to bring joy to Gazan children.

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Watch: How football is used to empower education in India

Ashok Rathod is a staunch believer in the power of education and is dedicated to raising the aspirations and academic achievements of children.

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