Series
Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole
Documentary
Jane sets off on a mission, travelling from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle to experience bucket-list adventures in some of the most breathtaking places on Earth. Exploring Antarctica, South Georgia, The Falklands, Uruguay, Brazil, Greece, Italy, Norway, Svalbard and the Arctic Circle. It’s an extraordinary route, and JetSetTV can’t wait to bring you along for every moment of it. Taking in incredible landscapes, wildlife and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Expect helicopter rides, whale watching, unbelievable scenery… and a song or two!
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Seasons & episodes
1The Antarctic Peninsula2 Jan 2026 · 45m · ★ 6.0Jane gets up close with icebergs and wildlife; braves dangerous waters in a two-person kayak; and explores the mountainous glacial terrain of Livingstone Island on foot, coming face to face with elephant seals.
2South Georgia and the Falklands Islands9 Jan 2026 · 45m · ★ 6.0Jane meets people who have chosen to settle in some of the most remote outposts on earth.
3Uruguay & Southern Brazil16 Jan 2026 · 45m · ★ 5.0On the first South American leg of her journey, Jane tours Uruguay and Brazil, enjoying authentic beef barbecue, visiting a vineyard, taking a speedboat tour, exploring caves and seeing dolphins up close.
4Brazil23 Jan 2026 · 45m · ★ 6.0Jane takes a guided jeep tour of beautiful Ilhabela and witnesses 'singing rocks', sails along the Costa Verde coastline, and takes a cable car to the top of Rio's Sugarloaf mountain.- 5The Mediterranean30 Jan 2026 · 45m · ★ 5.0Jane's epic trip continues in the Med as she explores historic streets in Gallipoli, follows in the footsteps of movie legends in Sicily, and soaks up the glamour of Capri.
6The Arctic Circle6 Feb 2026 · 45m · ★ 6.0Jane reaches her final destination, in the Arctic Circle, where she kayaks in icy fjords, encounters polar bears and walruses, and visits an extraordinary glacier.
Details
- First aired
- 2 Jan 2026
- Last aired
- 6 Feb 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- 5
- Episodes
- 6
Cast
Jane McDonaldSelf - Host
