Quick Summary
Michelle intends to spend a day at the beach, but the plan takes an unexpected turn. She ends up leading the group up into the mountains, where they spend the day together engaging in spontaneous, thrilling abseiling and zip‑wiring activities.
About This Program ✦
The episode centres on Michelle, who sets herself the task of organising a straightforward day out for her friends. Marketed as a light‑hearted programme, the original plan is simple: a sunny trip to the beach where the gang can relax and enjoy the seaside. Michelle’s intention is to give everyone a chance to unwind by the water. When the group finally assembles, the day takes an unforeseen twist. Rather than settling on the sand, Michelle decides to steer the gang away from the coast and up into the hills. The sudden change catches everyone off guard, turning a laid‑back beach outing into an entirely different kind of adventure. The decision to abandon the shoreline in favour of higher ground is presented as a spontaneous pivot that reshapes the whole day's agenda. The new setting is a mountainous area where the gang dives straight into impromptu abseiling and zip‑wiring. Without any prior preparation, they find themselves clinging to ropes and sliding along zip lines, experiencing a rush of adrenaline that contrasts sharply with the calm they had expected at the beach. The activities are carried out on the spot, giving the day an unplanned, adventurous flavour as the friends navigate cliffs and aerial tracks. By the episode’s close, the original beach plan has been wholly replaced by an unexpected mountain escapade, underscoring how quickly a simple outing can shift into a high‑energy outdoor experience for the whole gang.
Strangers on a Plane broadcasts on More4 HD at 8:55am, Wednesday, 4 February 2026. (Subtitles)




