Ray Mears' World of Survival (TV series)

World of Survival

Also known as	'Ray Mears' World of Survival'
Created by	Ray Mears
Presented by	Ray Mears
Country of origin	United Kingdom
No. of series	2
No. of episodes	12
Production
Running time	50 minutes
Production company(s)	BBC
Release
Original network	BBC Two
Original release	1997 – 1998
Chronology
Related shows	Extreme Survival, Ray Mears' Bushcraft, Ray Mears Goes Walkabout
External links
Production website

Ray Mears' World of Survival (not to be confused with the World of Survival nature program that aired in the USA from 1971-1979) is a survival television series hosted by Ray Mears. The series airs on the BBC in United Kingdom, it is also shown on Discovery Channel in the United States, Canada, India, Italy, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands and Russia. The show was first broadcast in 1997 with "The Arctic", and ended in 1998. It would be followed by Extreme Survival.

In World of Survival, Ray demonstrates his wilderness skills and is taught new skills in every episode.

The show also has a cult status. Due to its popularity, more Ray Mears shows have since been produced.