Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole
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!
Cast
Jane McDonald
Self - Host
Seasons
E1The Antarctic Peninsula
Jan 2, 2026
Jane 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.
E2South Georgia and the Falklands Islands
Jan 9, 2026
Jane meets people who have chosen to settle in some of the most remote outposts on earth.
E3Uruguay & Southern Brazil
Jan 16, 2026
On 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.
E4Brazil
Jan 23, 2026
Jane 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.
E5The Mediterranean
Jan 30, 2026
Jane'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.
E6The Arctic Circle
Feb 6, 2026
Jane reaches her final destination, in the Arctic Circle, where she kayaks in icy fjords, encounters polar bears and walruses, and visits an extraordinary glacier.
Storyline
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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