Ray Mears' World of Survival

Ray Mears' World of Survival

Ray Mears' World of Survival is a survival television series hosted by Ray Mears. The series airs on the BBC in United Kingdom, it is also shown on Discovery Channel in the United States, Canada, India, Italy, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands and Russia. The show was first broadcast in 1997 with "The Arctic", and ended in 1998. It would be followed by Extreme Survival.

In World of Survival, Ray demonstrates his wilderness skills and is taught new skills in every episode, like rubbing two sticks together to make fire.

The show also has a cult status. Due to its popularity, more Ray Mears shows have since been produced.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Ray Mears' World of Survival

First Air Date

February 24, 1997

Last Air Date

December 27, 1998

Seasons

2

Episodes

12

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Two

S02E06

Red Centre

The survival expert ventures into the Central Australian Desert to meet a tribal elder of the Aboriginal people and learn about their unusual navigation methods. He also picks up some nutritional tips, dining on a mixed diet of emu, grubs and ants

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