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This final episode of the series follows the fate of Nazifa and her family as they make a final attempt to reach Germany. We meet Sadiq, who took just 45 days to travel from Afghanistan to his dream destination of Finland, but the welcome he experienced when he arrived has not sustained. Across Europe, policies have changed and deals have been struck. If Sadiq's asylum claim fails, he faces forced deportation. Across the Atlantic, the USA is no longer welcoming refugees from the Middle East. President Trump's executive orders have far reaching consequences for those who were on the verge of emigrating to join family members already in the USA.

The impact of the rise of the right reverberates across Europe. Nazifa and Latif make a potentially life-changing decision. We revisit Israa and her family from the first series, who risked their lives escaping Syria in 2015 and made the terrifying journey to Europe when borders were open and refugees welcome. They're living in a flat in Germany and Israa faces her first day at school. Meanwhile, Azizula must face his fears and attempt to cross the Hungarian border, knowing it is patrolled by armed guards who use dogs to deter and attack the refugees attempting to cut through the fence from Serbia to Hungary.

Karl's last "thing to do" is seeing Japan's most spiritual destination: Mount Fuji. On the way, Ricky and Steve put him in a capsule hotel and send him to a Sumo wrestling stable.

Ricky and Steve have decided they want Karl join a high school choir, hang out with New Age therapists, meet the Amish before ending his journey by Wingwalking.

Karl's in for some dog sledding, a meeting with Innuits and a visit to the North Pole. He then learns that Ricky and Steve have stuck him on a deep sea fishing trawler.

Iranian-Australian Pariya has found her perfect match in Macedonian migrant, Viktor. Pariya's mother is expecting a full Persian wedding for her only child, and Viktor is keen to oblige. As the couple start to organise the ostentatious, blingy wedding, Pariya, sick of Victor not helping, hands the whole thing over to her betrothed. He must now keep his exacting fiancee and emotional mother-in-law happy, and not break any Iranian traditions along the way. When Australia legalised same-sex marriages in December 2017, pagan druid David and his Jewish partner Darren rushed to set a date. They are having a legal wedding that incorporates both of their religions. The ceremony is in two distinct halves, and sparks fly when both want control over the day.

Karl heads off to Australia to tick off the classic thing to do before you die - 'Swimming with Dolphins'. Before he even touches soil in Oz, Ricky and Steve have planned a little stopover in Thailand.

Karl Pilkington finally returns home after seeing the 'Seven Wonders of the World'. Back in Britain, he's quizzed about his travels abroad by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

Karl's hoping for luxury but Ricky and Steve have other ideas, including an intense Russian steam room rubdown, a stop at a dwarf village, and being buried alive.

Karl's first 'to do' is a night on a desert island in Vanuatu. Sounds nice enough. Oh, and then there's bungee jumps, some quality time with a Prince Phillip-worshipping tribe and more.

Karl Pilkington finally returns home after seeing the 'Seven Wonders of the World'. Back in Britain, he's quizzed about his travels abroad by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

Karl visits Peru to see his final wonder of the world: Machu Picchu. Before that he mixes with a local tribe that used to be cannibals and then goes on a gruelling hike 8000 feet above sea level.

When Aussie plasterer Scott fell head over heels in love with Ethiopian nanny Eskii, he had no idea how complicated planning their wedding would be. Eskii's parents are insisting she includes as many traditional Ethiopian elements as possible. She's pushed to breaking point trying to keep her family happy whilst making sure Scott feels included in his own wedding. Meanwhile, Greek Australian George always thought he'd marry a Greek girl in an Orthodox Church. Things changed when he met a Malaysian Indian doctor, Ranmeet, a Sikh who dreams of a traditional wedding in a Sikh temple. They understand each other's desire for a religious wedding, so they've found a unique solution - two weddings in two countries! Only glitch - Ranmeet must convert to Greek Orthodox and George must take on a new Sikh name.

Karl goes on a trip to Egypt to see the Great Pyramids. He tries out a traditional Egyptian outfit, experiences Cairo night life, and comes across a restaurant whose staff are all deaf.

Karl goes to see Chichen Itza in Mexico. Arriving in the middle of the Easter celebrations, Karl witnesses a crucifixion, is forced to do Mexican wrestling, and learn cowboy skills.

The journey to every wedding day brings tears and tension, chaos and compromise. But what happens when two people from vastly different religions and cultures, go down the aisle?

We follow the lives of three young women, Diana, Lida and Vika, who live in the metropolis of St Petersburg and share a goal of finding a husband. But how do you find a man in a country where women by far outnumber men? Psychologist Vladimir Rakovsky has an easy solution. He is a tutor of his own school, and runs highly priced courses. We witness Rakovsky teaching Diana, Lida, and Vika, together with a bunch of other young women, how to seduce a man.

Rob and Steve are back, for six meals in six different places on a road trip through Spain from the North Atlantic to the Mediterranean coast. Steve, now turned 50, is still chasing love - he wants to get back together with his ex-girlfriend Mischa, but she is with another man. Rob's acting career is going from strength to strength, his family life is fulfilling, and he has had another child since Steve last saw him.