Voyages Of DiscoveryThe Figure of the Earth

Paul Rose tells the story of three Frenchmen's 18th-century scientific mission to Ecuador to settle an international row by measuring the planet's shape.

Voyages Of Discovery was broadcast on BBC4 at Saturday 25 July 2026, 20:00.

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Voyages Of Discovery

Voyages Of Discovery is a TV show on BBC4. Series in which explorer Paul Rose celebrates the achievements of famous seamen and explorers. The most recent episode is from 15 August 2026.

Last broadcast:15/08/2026 at 20:00

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