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AD ‘Tucci in Italy’ on National Geographic understands something profound about food. That recipes were never really just about the dish – but the people who carried them forward. Because eventually the measurements survive longer than the voice that taught them. And one day you catch yourself recreating something perfectly – except for the feeling of being there when it was first made for you. I think that’s why food carries so much emotion. It’s one of the few things we continue to rehearse long after the moment itself has disappeared. Not to preserve it exactly. More to stay close to it. The dish is rarely the story. It’s the thing left behind by one. Tucci in Italy returns 12th May at 8pm on @natgeouk . Also streaming on @disneyplusuk . #TucciInItaly #NationalGeographic #FoodCulture #HomeCooking #Storytelling

AD These are Culurgiones from Sardinia, and are featured in the new season of ‘Tucci in Italy’ on National Geographic. This specific variety, filled with potato, mint and pecorino are from the Ogliastra area – one of the world’s five blue zones where people refuse to die. Ratings /10: Taste: 8 Rarity: 5 Effort: 8 Skill: 9 Tucci in Italy premieres 12th May at 8pm on National Geographic. Also streaming on Disney+. @natgeouk @disneyplusuk #TucciInItaly #NationalGeographic #FoodStories #ItalianFood #Pasta

AD There’s something special about how recipes travel and change with us. The new season of ‘Tucci in Italy’ celebrates stories across Italy, exploring how food connects culture, history and identity in the most beautiful way. Risotto might come from Veneto in the north of Italy, but in Sardinia, we’ve made it our own, shaped by what our land has to offer, by family traditions and by the memories we create around the table. For me, it brings back summers at home, my grandad returning from fishing and the simple dishes we’d share together. Food like this isn’t just about flavour, it’s about connection. Tucci in Italy premieres 12th May at 8pm on National Geographic. Also streaming on Disney+. @natgeouk @disneyplusuk #TucciInItaly #NationalGeographic #FoodStories #ItalianFood #Risotto

Along the coast of Florida, one of the ocean’s most extraordinary migrations happens in plain sight. Each year, tens of thousands of blacktip sharks cruise just metres from the shoreline, forming a moving “shark highway” through the shallows. From above, the scale is staggering. Dark shapes streaming along the coast in huge numbers, often just 20–30 yards from unsuspecting swimmers. They follow the seasons, heading south for warmer waters before returning north again, mirroring the patterns of human tourists. Watch Extraordinary Americas, Mondays at 7pm, on #NationalGeographic WILD UK.

On this Endangered Species Day, we reflect on the wildlife living on the edge of survival. From oceans to forests, each species plays a role in the balance of our planet. Their future isn’t just a question of survival, it’s a reflection of the choices we make today 🐾 Photographer: Vincent J. Musi Location: Roanoke, Virginia. A captive snow leopard. Photographer: Ronan Donovan Location: Rwanda. A mountain gorilla mother cuddles her three-month-old infant. Photographer: Ami Vitale Location: Sichuan Province, China. An endangered red panda inside an enclosure at the Wolong China Conservation and Research Center. Photographer: Chris Johns Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana. A female African cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, and her cub. Photographer: Michael Nichols Location: Zakouma National Park, Chad. An elephant, Loxodonta africana, charges when startled by gunshots fired at poachers. Photographer: Tim Laman Location: Yasuni National Park, Ecuador. Giant river otters in Anangu lagoon in Yasuni National Park. Photographer: Thomas P. Peschak Location: Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa. Male lions nestle each other. Photographer: Tim Lamen Location: Gunung Palung National Park, Borneo, Indonesia., National Parks (Borneo Island, Indonesia) Portrait of an orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus, with her baby. Photographer: David Chancellor Location: Sera Rhino Sanctuary, Biliqo Bulesa Conservancy, Kenya. Portrait of a black rhinoceros.

In Austin, an ordinary bridge becomes the stage for one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles. In the heart of Austin, a man-made mistake became a wildlife miracle. What started as a tiny colony turned into the world’s largest urban bat roost after structural changes in the '80s created a concrete sanctuary. Now, 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge in swirling waves every evening, a spectacle you have to see to believe. Watch Extraordinary Americas, Mondays at 7pm, on National Geographic WILD UK.

A train station reopens after three years of renovation. Less than a year later, disaster strikes when the canopy suddenly collapses. Officials claimed the structure was untouched, but insiders tell a different story. Reports suggest added weight from metal and glass, alongside signs of corrosion and missing concrete at key supports. Warnings were allegedly raised months before the incident, but no action was taken. An ageing structure, increased load, and overlooked risks combined with devastating consequences. What really caused the collapse, and could it have been prevented? Watch Engineering Catastrophe, Sundays at 8pm, on National Geographic UK

Space Shuttle Columbia launched perfectly, but just seconds into liftoff, a piece of foam insulation broke away and changed everything. Engineers had seen foam shed before, but no one realised the damage it could cause. Travelling at extreme speed, it struck Columbia’s left wing, tearing a hole in the protective heat shield. What followed was catastrophic. As the shuttle re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, superheated gases penetrated the wing, silently destroying it from within. A small oversight. A devastating consequence. Watch Engineering Catastrophe, Sundays at 8pm, on #NationalGeographic UK

Tim and Fuzz take a closer look at a rare Lamborghini Silhouette, but the real challenge lies beneath the surface. The future of its iconic finish depends on one crucial question: is it original paint…or a modern respray? From primer layers to microns of lacquer, every detail matters. If the wrong system was used decades ago, years of polishing could have worn the protection away, putting the entire paint job at risk. One wrong move now could mean a full respray and losing the car’s original character forever. Watch Car S.O.S, Thursdays at 8pm, on #NationalGeographic UK

When standard treatment isn’t enough, creativity takes over.In this hands-on case from Situation Crittercall, vets work together to correct a serious leg issue, designing and building a custom splint from scratch. It’s a true team effort, combining skill, quick thinking, and a bit of trial and error to give their patient a second chance at recovery. With patience, care, and a whole lot of ingenuity, what starts as a challenge turns into a breakthrough moment. Watch Critter Fixers, on Sundays from 6pm, on #NationalGeographic WILD UK.

Golden, crisp, and steeped in centuries of tradition. In Sicily, the arancina is more than street food, it’s a story of culture, craft, and comfort in every bite. As @stanleytucci explores the pinnacle of Sicilian Street food, he discovers that in Palermo it’s strictly arancina, feminine and deeply loved. In Catania and across eastern Sicily, it becomes arancino, masculine, with its own distinct recipe and identity! Watch Tucci in Italy, premiering Tuesday 12th May from 8pm, on National Geographic UK. Also streaming on @disneyplusuk

The orangutans at ZooTampa at Lowry Park are working as part-time bubble inspectors, and since the bubbles are melon-flavoured, things get serious. Especially for RanDee, who gathers as many as possible before retreating to a quiet corner to keep them from being stolen. Watch Meet the Tampa Family, Tuesdays from 7pm, on National Geographic WILD UK.