Original version

BBC Four

BBC 4

Journeys into the Ring of Fire

Documentaries

Factual: Science & Nature

Factual: Travel

BBC Four logo

Touring the perilous and spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim

Touring the perilous and spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim to discover how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped human history

BBC One

BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

BBC Two

BBC Two is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964.

BBC One Scotland

Scotland

Simulcast of network BBC Two in high definition.

BBC Two HD

BBC Two Scotland

BBC Two Northern Ireland

Until 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales (analogue) was known simply as BBC Two Wales. BBC Two Wales (digital) was BBC 2W. From 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales schedules on both analogue and digital became identical

BBC Two Wales

BBC Two England

England

Journeys into the Ring of Fire: Series 1

Iain Stewart

Nigel Walk

Journeys into the Ring of Fire: Series 1: Episode 2: California

Series 1

Episode 2

Episode 2: California

California

BBC Four - Journeys into the Ring of Fire, Series 1, California

Iain Stewart asks why Californians put up with the threat of natural disasters.

Iain Stewart tours the spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim and questions why Californians are prepared to live with potentially disastrous earthquakes and firestorms.

Iain Stewart tours the perilous and spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim to discover how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped human history. He asks why Californians are prepared to live with potentially disastrous earthquakes, landslides and firestorms. Is their risk-taking culture a throwback to the days of the 19th century fortune seekers who came in search of gold?

Knowledge, arts, music and culture from the UK and the world.

BBC Four reflects arts, music and culture with an ambitious range of intellectually and culturally enriching programmes, taking an expert and in-depth approach to its subjects.

Iain Stewart tours the perilous and spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim

Iain Stewart tours the perilous and spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim to discover how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped human history

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Journeys into the Ring of Fire

Series 1

Episode 2: California

Contributors

Genres

Formats

Brand

Series

BBC Four

About BBC Four