Series synopsis
Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole is a British documentary television series that premiered on 5 on January 2, 2026. It stars Jane McDonald.
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 watchi ...
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Jane McDonald as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 2, 2026 | February 6, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Antarctic Peninsula 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. |
January 2, 2026 |
| 2 |
South Georgia and the Falklands Islands Jane meets people who have chosen to settle in some of the most remote outposts on earth. |
January 9, 2026 |
| 3 |
Uruguay & Southern Brazil 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. |
January 16, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 2, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 6, 2026 |
| Status | continue |