London, UK: HX has announced a new television partnership with ITV for a three-part documentary series, Julia Bradbury’s Wonders of the Frozen South, airing on ITV at 12.45 pm on the 15th of February, the 22nd of February and the 1st of March.
The series follows Julia Bradbury on a remarkable 23-day expedition itinerary through the Southern Ocean, travelling to some of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring regions, including the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica.
Sailing aboard the cruise line’s purpose-built expedition ship MS Fram, Julia journeys from the tip of South America, encountering dramatic landscapes, vast seabird colonies and extraordinary wildlife uniquely adapted to life at the edge of the world. Along the way, she meets resilient communities shaped by one of Earth’s harshest environments.
Each episode focuses on a distinct destination: the first in the Falkland Islands, the second on the wildlife-rich island of South Georgia, and the final episode continues to Antarctica.
From towering glaciers and expansive ice fields to windswept coastlines and polar seas teeming with life, Julia explores the region’s fragile ecosystems, observing iconic species in their natural habitats and learning from the scientists and expedition specialists dedicated to understanding and protecting these extraordinary environments.
The series airs during a landmark year for HX, which celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2026. As the world’s oldest expedition cruise company, HX has been exploring the planet’s most remote regions for more than a century, pioneering responsible exploration and sharing knowledge of the natural world with generations of travellers.
CEO of HX, Gebhard Rainer, said: “For 130 years, it’s been HX’s mission to explore the wildest destinations of the world for our valued guests, so that they understand the importance of protecting them for future generations. We hope this series inspires viewers who watch Julia’s incredible journey to approach the world with curiosity and care.”
Julia Bradbury added, “Sailing to the Frozen South is like entering another world - one that’s beautiful, humbling and ever so powerful. To experience this raw, wild landscape is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and one that I can’t wait to share with ITV viewers.”
Viewers can experience the spirit of HX and follow Julia Bradbury’s journey to the edge of the world by tuning in to Julia Bradbury’s Wonders of the Frozen South on ITV1 at 12.45 pm on the 15th of February, 22nd of February and 1st of March.
