
In this bold social experiment, a group of ordinary people is sent to an abandoned military training base, transformed into an apocalyptic-style town, to survive for 28 days. Set at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC), they are stripped of modern comforts like water, heating, and electricity and must scavenge for food and supplies, repurposing whatever they find. With limited resources and a harsh, unforgiving environment, the contestants face the ultimate test of survival. Will they work together to overcome the challenges, or will the pressure cause them to crumble? It’s a gripping experiment in human resilience, teamwork, and survival under extreme conditions.
Cast: Mark Norgate
Series 1
8 episodes
1. Episode 1In a radical reality challenge, two groups of ordinary people enter an abandoned post-apocalyptic town from opposite sides, unaware of each other’s existence. With no electricity, food or water, they must survive using only the limited resources around them. But when the two factions finally discover each other, survival turns into chaos and conflict.CC56minSep 13, 2026
2. Episode 2Hostilities erupt between the Eastside and Westside as stolen chickens and a feast of fried Spam fuel tensions. When an Eastside delegation arrives armed with baseball bats, the Westside survivors are forced to defend themselves. With morale falling, Brooke weighs her options, while Keira and Kyra have an explosive confrontation with Bertie at Eastside HQ.CC47minSep 20, 2026- 3. Episode 3A fragile peace deal between the Eastsiders and Westsiders is agreed - including the chickens. Matty invents a work hack for wood and water collection featuring a repurposed lawnmower. Newcomer Alix arrives just as after the group's gun goes missing, and leads an all-female goat rustling expedition that can only lead to conflict. Scott reveals a shocking story about his son.CC47minSep 27, 2026
- 4. Episode 4No synopsis available yet.CC47minOct 4, 2026
- 5. Episode 5No synopsis available yet.CC47minOct 11, 2026
- 6. Episode 6No synopsis available yet.CC47minOct 18, 2026
- 7. Episode 7No synopsis available yet.CC47minOct 25, 2026
- 8. Episode 8No synopsis available yet.CC47min
Apocalypse
Could You Survive?
In this bold social experiment, a group of ordinary people is sent to an abandoned military training base, transformed into an apocalyptic-style town, to survive for 28 days. Set at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC), they are stripped of modern comforts like water, heating, and electricity and must scavenge for food and supplies, repurposing whatever they find. With limited resources and a harsh, unforgiving environment, the contestants face the ultimate test of survival. Will they work together to overcome the challenges, or will the pressure cause them to crumble? It’s a gripping experiment in human resilience, teamwork, and survival under extreme conditions.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jo Harcourt-Smith, Rachael Smith, Tim Whitwell, Sara Pindar-Booth
- Cast
- Mark Norgate
- Studio
- The Garden Productions, ITV Studios Australia, Channel 4 Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English

















