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Lost in the Desert with Nick Knowles

Nick Knowles returns to 5 for a truly spectacular adventure, this time in the most desolate place on earth - the Gobi Desert.

At five times the size of the UK, with the smallest population on earth, Mongolia is vast and remote and the stunning wilderness of the Gobi covers a third of the country.

As Nick discovers, the land of Genghis Kahn and dinosaurs is not only steeped in rich traditions but is also home to some of the most warm-hearted people in the world.

From a horse academy keeping alive the remarkable horseback archery skills of the Kahn's warrior hoard to a bout of Mongolian wrestling, followed by a visit to a shaman, this adventure both moved and fascinated Nick beyond expectation.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom 5 (2025 - now)
Schedule: Fridays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

Official site: www.channel5.com

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Episode 3

Episode 1x03; Aug 29, 2025

In the final episode of the series, Nick leaves the desert sands of the Gobi and the dramatic peaks of the West to travel to Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, the coldest capital in the world. Facing his fear of heights head on, Nick takes to the skie

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x02: Episode 2Aug 22, 2025
1x01: Episode 1Aug 15, 2025
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Also known as:
  • Into the Gobi Desert with Nick Knowles (Australia Australia)
  • Big Adventures: Into the Gobi Desert with Nick Knowles
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