CHANNEL 5 has erupted with excitement about its new exploration series looking at the dramatic world of Volcanoes.
The show will be fronted by theoretical physicist turned comedian, turned intrepid explorer, Dara O’Briain.
Dara will front a new series for Channel5 exploring the world of Volcanos[/caption]
The new documentary is a far cry from his old role behind the Mock the Week desk[/caption]
Recently Dara has been able to pursue his love of history and science on Channel 5[/caption]
The programme will follow the fearless Dara as he journeys to get up close and dangerously personal with some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring sites.
Viewers will be able to see two episodes of lava-filled action with Dara heading to Italy, home of Vesuvius, possibly the most famous volcano of all.
The comedian will also visit Stromboli, whose constant eruptions have earned it the nickname ‘Lighthouse of the Mediterranean’.
There will be time for some lighter moments though as a trip to Mount Etna reveals that the volcanic soils there have helped to produce some of the best wines in the world.
Dara was keen to explain how viewers shouldn’t just be expecting a boring Geology lesson.
He spoke about his time making the show, saying: “What an adventure! I got to clamber up the side of live volcanoes and watch plumes of lava explode into the air.
“I learned how close we live to these magnificent, unstoppable monsters and saw how real their threat is. Then we drank wine from volcanic soil, ate the best pizza in the world and learned how to love life, under the shadow of destruction. Who said Geology was just rocks!”
His new adventure is a far cry from his days fronting the BBC comedy panel show, Mock the Week.
Dara was a constant figure on the series that ran for 17 years from 2005 until it was eventually cancelled in 2022.
He fronted over 200 episodes and helped the likes of Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard catapult themselves into the public eye.
The ending of the legendary satirical news show has given Dara the chance to explore new opportunities and his love of science and history.
The funny man had previously hosted Stargazing Live with Brian Cox for the BBC and Channel 5 were keen for Dara to once again look to the skies.
He fronted his first documentary for the channel called Wonders of the Moon in 2023 followed by the Wonders of the Sun and Mysteries of the Pyramids
Dara recently teased more documentary titles to come; Posting on X, he confirmed that as well as the volcanoes feature fans could look forward to at least one more series before the end of 2025.
The comedy star has teased even more series to come this year[/caption]
