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Iceland's presence on the small screen continued this week with the second part of a new two-part series which sees Richard Hammond explore the workings of the earth on a 'Journey to the Bottom of the Ocean' following on from the first episode 'Journey to the Centre of the Planet'.

Journey to the Bottom of the Ocean

BBC1, Tue 26 July at 9pm
Available on iPlayer

Explore the Silfra fissure diving in Thingvellir National Park

As Richard Hammond uncovers wonders below the earth's surface, he journeys to Iceland to the point where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet, at Thingvellir National Park where he literally takes a plunge into a tear in the earth's crust. more »

Follow in Richard's footsteps and discover an area of active and dormant volcanoes, immense lava fields, spouting geysers, powerful waterfalls, sweeping glaciers and bubbling mud pools. Visit Iceland between October and March and combine exploring with a chance to see the northern lights.

Part one in the series, 'Richard Hammond's Journey to the Centre of the Planet is also still available on BBC iPlayer.

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Julia Bradbury's Icelandic Walk

Last shown on BBC1, Sun 17 July

Julia Bradbury Walking in Iceland
This hour-long programme shows the presenter tackling Iceland's most well-known hiking trail, a challenging 60 km route finishing with views towards the volcanic crater at the centre of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier (you may recall the name). more »

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Vacation, Vacation, Vacation

Channel 4, shown 11 May.

Explore Iceland's great outdoors and perhaps witness the northern lights

Outdoors in Iceland
Join Kirsty and Phil on 'Vacation, Vacation, Vacation' as they experience Iceland's great outdoors, relax at stylish Hotel Ranga in the southern countryside, spend time in vibrant Reykjavik and encounter the elusive northern lights on a classic short break.

3 nts Aurora Nights Self Drive | 5 nts Luxury Iceland | 3 nts Northern Lights Special

Planning your own Icelandic Adventure

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