Series synopsis
Steve Backshall's Royal Arctic Challenge is a British drama television series that premiered on December 18, 2025. It ended on December 18, 2025. It stars Steve Backshall, King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Harrison Burton.
Environmentalist Steve Backshall retraces The King's steps from his 1975 trip to the Canadian Arctic exactly fifty years on, rediscovering the young Prince Charles' extreme sense of adventure, and uncovering dramatic changes to our planet.
Premise
Environmentalist Steve Backshall retraces The King's steps from his 1975 trip to the Canadian Arctic exactly fifty years on, rediscovering the young Prince Charles' extreme sense of adventure, and uncovering dramatic changes to our planet.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steve Backshall as Himself
- King Charles III of the United Kingdom as Himself
- Harrison Burton as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 1 episode.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 1 | December 18, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One Environmentalist Steve Backshall retraces The King's steps from his 1975 trip to the Canadian Arctic exactly fifty years on, rediscovering the young Prince Charles' extreme sense of adventure, and uncovering dramatic changes to our planet. |
December 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| First aired | December 18, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | December 18, 2025 |
| Status | ended |