January watchlist: top picks on National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild

Embarking on a ruthless journey 

‘Primal Survivor: Over The Andes’ 

Premieres every Monday from January 16 at 9pm on National Geographic (Singtel CH 201, Starhub CH 411), (Astro CH 551), (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD)

Explore some of the harshest conditions with wilderness guide and survival instructor Hazen Audel as he battles waterfalls, deadly swamps and freezing terrain over the Andes. Follow along Audel as he embarks on this ruthless journey from the ancient jungle of the Atlantic forest and the frozen peaks of the high Andes to the Atacama Desert and the Pacific Coast, relying on his bag of tricks to survive.

Unveiling world history secrets 

‘World War II: Secrets From Above’ (main photo)

Premieres Thursday on January 19 at 9pm on National Geographic (Singtel CH 201, Starhub CH 411), (Astro CH 551), (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD) 

Fly above the infamous battle sites of D-Day and Dunkirk, soar over elusive Nazi bunkers, and glide across lost battleships and sunken shipwrecks to get a hidden glimpse into the most extraordinary events from the Second World War. Through rarely-seen archive film and aerial reconnaissance images, witness the crucial battles, daring bomb raids and the development of the world’s first cruise and ballistic missiles. 

Lost and found

‘Inside Airport Lost & Found’ 

Premieres Friday on January 27 at 9pm on National Geographic (Singtel CH 201, Starhub CH 411), (Astro CH 551), (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD) 

Travellers lose millions of items at airports each year. Ever wonder what happened to lost goods at airports? Follow the journey of lost items at airports each year, from phones and neck pillows to human remains and raw fish. 

Freaks of nature

‘Wild & Weird’

Premieres Thursday on January 5 at 8.30pm on Nat Geo Wild (Singtel CH 207, Starhub CH 413), (Astro CH 550), (Skycable CH66 SD | CH193 HD)

Get up close and personal with some of the strangest, freakiest and weirdest animals in nature. From incredible marine animals to the bizarre world of creepy crawlies, the animal kingdom is full of cannibal couples and bizarre family dynamics, and certainly not for the faint of heart!

‘Celestial Animals Gone Wild’

Premieres Saturday-Sunday on January 21-22 at 8.30pm on Nat Geo Wild (Singtel CH 207, Starhub CH 413), (Astro CH 550), (Skycable CH66 SD | CH193 HD)

Hop into the Year of the Rabbit with Nat Geo Wild as the channel features the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac in celebration of the Lunar New Year. – The Vibes, December 30, 2022