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Ice Town: Life on the Edge (2016–2016) on BBC America
About Ice Town: Life on the Edge
Ice Town: Life on the Edge ended on October 30, 2016, on BBC America. The series concluded after its ten-episode run in 2016.
Ice Town: Life on the Edge was a documentary series that aired in 2016, depicting life in the remote town of Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago. The show explored the daily lives of its residents, a diverse community of 46 nationalities, living amidst extreme Arctic conditions, including three months of darkness and the threat of polar bears. It highlighted the town’s unique setting, its mining industry, and its role in global scientific research related to climate and polar environments.
The series featured Stephen Mangan as the narrator and each episode ran approximately 50 minutes. It provided a glimpse into a world far removed from most people's everyday experience, showcasing the challenges and routines of those who call this icy outpost home.
Ice Town: Life on the Edge episode schedule
10 aired
Aired · 10
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2016 | S1·E10 | An Uncertain Future |
| October 23, 2016 | S1·E9 | Svalbard Solutions |
| October 16, 2016 | S1·E8 | People Die Here |
| October 9, 2016 | S1·E7 | Worlds Apart |
| October 2, 2016 | S1·E6 | On Thin Ice |
| September 25, 2016 | S1·E5 | Good Tracks or Bad Tracks |
| September 18, 2016 | S1·E4 | Into the Light |
| September 11, 2016 | S1·E3 | Out of the Dark |
| September 4, 2016 | S1·E2 | Life is Fragile |
| August 28, 2016 | S1·E1 | Welcome to Svalbard |