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Julia Bradbury’s Antarctic Expedition Series Premieres Today After Cancer Recovery

The three-part ITV series frames a 23-day journey to the frozen south through her life after a 2021 breast cancer diagnosis.

Overview

  • Episode one airs today at 12:45pm on ITV and ITVX, with episodes two and three scheduled for February 22 and March 1.
  • The series documents a 23-day voyage through the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica, focusing on wildlife, fragile ecosystems and insights from scientists.
  • Bradbury says she has been given the all‑clear and continues routine check‑ups, and she stopped drinking after doctors warned alcohol raises the risk of recurrence.
  • She became visibly emotional on arrival at Paradise Harbour in Antarctica and asked the crew to keep filming to capture the experience.
  • She emphasizes a post‑cancer focus on daily time outdoors, healthy habits and family, prioritizing time with her children Zephyr and twins Xanthe and Zen.