Main content
This programme will be available shortly after broadcast

Beyond the Great Wall

Episode 4 of 6

From tribes hunting with eagles to the baking deserts of central Asia, the extreme landscapes in northern China mean life is always on the edge.

A look at the dazzling array of mysterious and wonderful creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes.

The extreme landscapes north of the Great Wall have shaped some of China's most colourful people and wildlife. From nomadic tribes hunting with eagles to camel trains crossing the Silk Road, from frozen Siberian wastes to baking deserts of central Asia, life in northern China is always on the edge.

58 minutes

On TV

Tomorrow 16:15
BBC Two

More episodes

Previous

Tibet

Next

Land of the Panda

See all episodes from Wild China

Clips

See all clips from Beyond the Great Wall (3)

Music Played

  • Ominous Words

    Track Thirteen

  • Michael Jackson

    Is It Scary / Threatened (Immortal Version) (feat. 50 Cent & Rockwell)

Credits

Narrator Bernard Hill
Producer George Chan
Director George Chan
Series Producer Phil Chapman

Broadcasts

  • Sun 1 Jun 2008 21:00
    BBC Two England, Scotland, Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 1 Jun 2008 21:45
    BBC Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
  • Sat 7 Jun 2008 17:35
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 16 Jun 2008 01:15
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Tue 17 Jun 2008 00:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Mon 18 Aug 2008 21:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 16 Sep 2008 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 23 Nov 2008 16:10
    BBC Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
  • Sun 23 Nov 2008 18:00
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland (Analogue) only
  • Wed 13 May 2009 20:00
    BBC HD
  • Sun 1 Nov 2009 15:45
    BBC HD
  • Thu 9 Dec 2010 19:00
    BBC HD
  • Fri 10 Dec 2010 00:00
    BBC HD
  • Wed 29 Dec 2010 10:00
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sun 18 Mar 2012 18:00
    BBC HD
  • Sat 31 Aug 2013 15:30
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sat 8 Feb 2014 19:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 9 Feb 2014 01:45
    BBC Four
  • Tue 11 Feb 2014 23:15
    BBC Four
  • Wed 20 Aug 2014 22:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 21 Aug 2014 02:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 25 Apr 2015 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 26 Apr 2015 03:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 30 Apr 2015 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 6 Nov 2015 15:45
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Thu 27 Oct 2016 16:15
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Wed 8 Mar 2017 22:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 14 Oct 2017 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 15 Oct 2017 02:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 26 Oct 2019 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 27 Oct 2019 01:25
    BBC Four
  • Fri 17 Jul 2020 09:00
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Thu 3 Nov 2022 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 4 Nov 2022 02:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 30 Jan 2025 15:15
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Mon 9 Feb 2026 19:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 10 Feb 2026 02:50
    BBC Four
  • Tomorrow 16:15
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire

Featured in...

BBC Earth

BBC Earth

Discover and share amazing animal facts, photos and news