From a record breaking boat lift on the Polish Riviera, to a spectacular New Year torch parade in Great Britain and a Balkan monster’s parade in the mountains of Bulgaria. This all access aerial documentary lays bare the traditions, innovations and engineering breakthroughs that continue to shape these great modern nations today.
Flying cameras uncover a jaw-dropping window cleaning operation in Benidorm, a vibrant flower parade in the Spanish city of Valencia and a trip around Portugal’s capital Lisbon on one of its famous trams. We’ll take a trip on the world’s longest alpine rollercoaster and witness the biggest Christmas tree in Europe as it lights up the winter Cantabrian skies.
Flying cameras uncover the majestic beauty of the Santorini skyline, a summer festival with a fiery twist on the island of Spetses, and a visit to the island of Hydra where mules replace vehicles. We’ll take a trip to an island with a uniquely Greek harvest, and fly over the fearsome defences of Corfu’s Venetian fortress.
A winter migration of Highland cattle, and the monster machine responsible for building Britain’s longest railway bridge. We’ll witness a world-famous balloon fiesta soar high above Bristol’s historic landmarks and Scotland’s capital fired up for the biggest celebration of the year.
Gliding over the mountainous terrain, our aerial cameras reveal an ancient gathering of giant monsters and a jaw-dropping winter migration. We’ll uncover the region’s other-worldly architectural gems, the blissful autumn hues of Croatia’s magical Plitvice Lakes, and the iconic white horses of Lipica as they navigate Koper’s Venetian streets for a festive carriage ride.
From a giant container port and a vibrant Baltic Christmas market in Gdansk to a reality-changing light show in the city of Torun. We’ll also journey through the remarkable Hel sandbar peninsula and take in the secrets of an abandoned mega factory.
Flying cameras uncover the jaw-dropping move of the entire town of Malmberget, a thrilling tour on an ice breaker ship in the Bothnian sea, and a trip to the old church town of Gammelstad & Hägnan during its famous Christmas market. We’ll take a trip to the world’s strongest tidal current and take in the build of Europe’s largest Snow Village.
Executive Producer | Carlo Massarella |
Series Producer | Mark Bridge |
Producer & Directors | Joanna Maro , Zara Powell , Ivan Lazic , Chris Christodoulou , Strahila Royachka |
Edit Producer | Helen Miller |
Editors | Hacene Azzoug , Benedict Jackson , Zilke Lemmer , Danny McGuire |
Line Producer | Clare Beasley |
Assistant Producers | Amanda Forsgren , Elizabeth Maitland , Joe Gray , Beth Sabey |
Archive Researcher | Mariana Goldsmith |
Junior Assistant Producer | Emmi Kivinen |
Junior Researcher | Eryka Lawrence |
Production Coordinator | Sophie Hadley |
Production Executive | Anna Cowdry |