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EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
04: LANZAROTE. There are not many places in Europe where you can get this close to the natural forces that shape our planet. Lanzarote is an impressive island of long, sandy beaches, fertile vineyards, black lava fields. It’s the island of artist César Manrique; the island of historical towns; the island of fire and hundreds of volcanoes; a magical island full of contrasts.
BEAUTIFUL CHILE
JAPI JANE. The most arid desert in the world, millenary Patagonial ice fields, abundant forests lost in the heart of a mountain, are some of the geographical and natural wealth of Chile that we will get to watch in this program. Every episode will go around places that, most of the time, are completely isolated from the whole civilization.
BIOTIFUL PLANET
MADAGSCAR. A nine-part series on the treasures of France’s overseas territories. The French overseas territories are a treasure trove of biodiversity. In a total surface area ten times smaller than France itself, we find more endemic species than in all of Europe. The question is for how much longer ? The extraordinary natural richness of these territories is nevertheless extremely fragile. Our anchors invite us along on a biological treasure hunt that’s also an opportunity to take stock of the situation. It’s one adventure and surprise after another as we meet the men and women fighting out in the field for biodiversity conservation: leatherback turtle observation, whale-watching, protecting the coral reefs and tropical forests by setting up natural reserve...
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
ESCAPE TO CAPE VERDE (CAPE VERDE). On the Island of Boa Vista, in Cape Verde, along the coast and also inland to get acquainted with its many different faces. Together with Eliseu, an authentic Cape Verdean, we visit the beaches in the South, the most beautiful on this Island, deserted and uncontaminated. Among these beaches is the Santa Monica, that is over 20 kilometers of white sand, the beach of Varandinha, unbelievable virgin sands, interrupted here and there by black volcanic rocks and then on to the famous Chave beach, a bed of pink and white sand that can be crossed by quad-bikes and off-road vehicles. We then go to Rabil, to visit a small terracotta factory and then on to Sal Rey where we go out on a fishing trip with an Italian called Sampei. We then meet Sonia, an Italian girl who is working with the children of the shanty-town of Sal Rey, and finally we meet Joan, a Dutch biologist who leads a team of the Turtle Foundation, a Society that is trying to protect Marine turtles. We have the opportunity of seeing, in person, a turtle laying its eggs.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
WHERE NATURE IS SACRED (GAMBIA). The smallest country in Africa, The Gambia, rises from and follows the river of the same name, but most of all it is a country surrounded by Senegal. A country inhabited by a joyful people that we visit starting from the capital city Banjul, built on a small island, positioned between the sea and the river Gambia. With our cameras, we continue to explore traditional places: the miraculous waters of Kachikally park, crocodiles and cotton trees, the blooming Makasutu forest, between baboons and palm wine, and, last but not least, the colored fishing village of Tanje, with their dehydrated fish and magical views of the Atlantic Ocean.
ASSASSINATION II
Assassination II, portrays the murder of Venustiano Carranza, Francisco Villa and Alvaro Obregon, occurred during the last years of the Mexican Revolution. Assassination II is a format that blends the past with the present; historical reconstruction, structured by the questions Who, how and why it will unveil each of the questions surrounding the details of each of the deaths of these important figures in Mexican history. Assassination II , portrays from its unknown side, the personality of the victims, the murderers, and also the personality of the intellectual murderers of each case. The program develops the leadership of historian Pedro Salmerón, in each case, and with a specialist historian that retrace the different lines of research that were taken just after the events, and secret plots hatched to that truth comes to light, while we'll find out the true events revealed after several years of research. With this format, viewers will witness the truths hitherto undisclosed Mexican history.
THE ASIAN CENTURY
TAIWAN'S STRAWBERRY GENERATION GROWS UP. They are called the Strawberry Generation. Young Taiwanese, born in the 1980's who grew up as spoilt brats, raised by parents who made their fortunes thrived during Taiwan's economic miracle years. The straberries are much unlike their parents, who hard work and commitment helped grow Taiwan from one of the poorest countries in Asia to one of the wealthiest. The strawberries are said to be soft; they are good to look at but fragile. They lack the drive and aspirations of their parents. Host Brendon Fernandez examines whether Taiwan will wither or bloom in the hands of the Strawberry Generation.
THE ASIAN CENTURY
CAMBODIA'S LAND GRABS. For the sake of development, Cambodians are finding themselves getting evicted out of their own homes, leaving the land as cash cows for foreign and local investment companies. This phenomenon termed as "Land grabbing" has become widespread in Cambodia, with the poor bearing the brunt of it all. But, many fear a starker and much less optimistic outcome. Is land grabbing a necessary evil for the greater good of Cambodia? Will this suffering be just a temporary measure before the ripples of benefit can be seen? Host Brendon Fernandez travels to Cambodia to examine if the country’s development plans will be a benefit or a burden for Cambodia?
NOMAD'S LAND
CANADA. The Great North... ‘up north’ as the Canadians say, is one of the most isolated regions in the world. Although the Great North occupies 40% of Canada’s total surface area, the region is inhabited by only 0. 3% of the population. And all of them, each for their own reasons, but especially because of the size of the territory, are destined to be on the road one day or another. For over six months of the year, the temperature is below zero. For ‘Nomad’s Land in the Great North’, the crew had to face three days at -50°C followed by a week of blizzards with winds of up to 190 km/hour. There’s no easy way out in the Great North! And yet, mid-winter is the best season for travelling. It’s easier to go along a river or over a lake when it’s frozen than it is in the summer. There aren’t so many mosquitos either. Christophe Cousin takes the Dempster Highway from south to north over almost 2,000 kilometers to meet some travelling people and to experience the region for himself. This vertical journey gives the sun a bit of time to come up... His journey begins with a strange kind of Elvis... a travelling singer who has taken himself for the King ever since he encountered some extra-terrestrials. Christophe then decides to go to Dawson City, the gold-diggers’ town. He continues his voyage by spending time with a trapper, a real timber-runner, who spends his winters setting and checking his traps. A communion with nature ensues... one of survival. The journey continues even further to the north, in the direction of Tak, where he has an appointment with some reindeer breeders and some Inuits.
MINDWORKS
MUSCLE MEMORY. Understanding how we think and see by playing games with our brains. This factual entertainment series explores the way we see and interpret the world around us with engaging tests, activities, demonstrations and explanations. In each episode we experience visual and audio illusions, sensory puzzles and brain tricks from the worlds of art, science, nature and psychology and learn why they baffle our senses.
MINDWORKS
MOODS, INSPIRATION AND THE MIND. Understanding how we think and see by playing games with our brains. This factual entertainment series explores the way we see and interpret the world around us with engaging tests, activities, demonstrations and explanations. In each episode we experience visual and audio illusions, sensory puzzles and brain tricks from the worlds of art, science, nature and psychology and learn why they baffle our senses.
THE AVIATORS (6)
S5. PYROTECHNICS: We showcase Rich Gibson, the man behind some of the most explosive airshow spectacles. HANGAR FLYING 2: Kurtis, Sara, and Anthony debate the merits of their favorite bomber planes.
THE AVIATORS (7)
S5. 100 YEARS OF COMMERCIAL FLIGHT: The highs and the lows of an industry that has become an essential part of our lives.
THE ISLANDERS
THE MALDIVES. Discovering some the world’s hidden treasures by revealing the hidden face of life and the inhabitants of the islands. Island folk are generally proud of their insularity and their distinct sense of identity. A rich cocktail of history, customs, cuisine and economic resources distinguishes the island people and the nature and beaches that surround them. Our documentaries explore the varied and often little known lifestyles and peculiarities on the twenty featured islands. The approach so effectively used during our series on beaches and coastal areas, is here recreated, each program a mix of stunning visuals and interviews, which together highlight the exotic and uncommon events of daily life with a backdrop of spectacular island scenery. The aim of this unique series is as always to surprise, amuse and inform the viewer.
I HAVE SEEN THE EARTH CHANGE
EGYPT: THE PHARAOH WITH DRENCHED FEET. Abid'allah Quanwati, a fisherman, and Tarek Al-Cheikh, a farmer, are childhood friends. They live in Rosetta, which is located in the mouth of the Nile Delta. Both have seen their income decrease year after year. Fish are scarce and plants are dying.
NOMADS
FLYING HIGH-PARAGLIDING IN TENERIFE-CANARY ISLANDS. Three paragliders explore the flight opportunities in Tenerife, a volcanic region of Mt. Teide, in the Canary Islands.
TRIBES OF THE HIMALAYAS
THE MESSENGERS OF ZANSKAR: A MARRIAGE IN THE HIMALAYAS. Likden is a trekking guide living in Skaagam located 3700 meters high in the Himalayan valley of Zanskar. After four long years of negotiation with his bride’s family, he is now ready to get married. The preparation of a ritual lasts 4 days and the Nyopas, the spiritual guides of the community, are responsible for the observance of the ancestral traditions. Even if the lifestyle in Skagam seems stuck in the past, the emergence of cell phones and the internet is raising news hopes. Indeed, Likden dreams of opening a computer school. His brother and friends are studying in Northern India but all want to come back to build a better future for all. Through this Himalayan wedding ceremony, this film is a colorful illustration of the eternal confrontation between tradition and modernity.
WILD CULTURE
SERENGUETI. Claudio Iturra, with his team, is directed to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Africa. During their journey, they encounter an African celebration of marriage, motorcade and band with live music of trumpets, which are added together and witness. At the time the couple arrive at their new home in which they live and carry out their celebration party.
ANCIENT CULTURE - (8)
Claudio Iturra takes viewers on a journey to the world’s most astonishing areas. Each episode of this fascinating documentary series shows a new place, which has amazed people since ancient times.
THE ISLANDERS
CHILOE, CHILE. Discovering some the world’s hidden treasures by revealing the hidden face of life and the inhabitants of the islands. Island folk are generally proud of their insularity and their distinct sense of identity. A rich cocktail of history, customs, cuisine and economic resources distinguishes the island people and the nature and beaches that surround them. Our documentaries explore the varied and often little known lifestyles and peculiarities on the twenty featured islands. The approach so effectively used during our series on beaches and coastal areas, is here recreated, each program a mix of stunning visuals and interviews, which together highlight the exotic and uncommon events of daily life with a backdrop of spectacular island scenery. The aim of this unique series is as always to surprise, amuse and inform the viewer.
TRAVEL PLAN
DELHI. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
AFRICA-DIMKA&KONSO. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
GOING SOUTH - (7)
Going South: Cycling through the Americas an adventurous environmental cycling documentary. As the climate changes, an environmental crisis is proclaimed. Four adventurous people from Sweden, Spain and the UK take on the challenge of a lifetime. The Going South teams cycle a distance of 16,765 miles and visit 17 countries. Going South is currently sold to more then 70 countries world-wide.
GOING SOUTH - (8)
Going South: Cycling through the Americas an adventurous environmental cycling documentary. As the climate changes, an environmental crisis is proclaimed. Four adventurous people from Sweden, Spain and the UK take on the challenge of a lifetime. The Going South teams cycle a distance of 16,765 miles and visit 17 countries. Going South is currently sold to more then 70 countries world-wide.
ICONS OF THE WORLD - (1)
There are so many beautiful places, famous landmarks and cultural monuments worldwide, which, are symbols for a city or a country, however, just a few are truly iconic. Some buildings, natural features and ruins are so well known – their images immediately identifiable to people all over the world – that they have become icons of place. Whether it is a natural wonder or an architectural site these famous landmarks showcased in Icons of the World are definitely among the most recognisable. Join us and be inspired as we take you on a tour of the most astounding landmarks across the Globe.
ICONS OF THE WORLD - (2)
There are so many beautiful places, famous landmarks and cultural monuments worldwide, which, are symbols for a city or a country, however, just a few are truly iconic. Some buildings, natural features and ruins are so well known – their images immediately identifiable to people all over the world – that they have become icons of place. Whether it is a natural wonder or an architectural site these famous landmarks showcased in Icons of the World are definitely among the most recognisable. Join us and be inspired as we take you on a tour of the most astounding landmarks across the Globe.
NOMADS
WAITING GAME - FREESKIING THE WORLD'S BEST POWDER. The Waiting is the hardest part. The anticipation of the next face shot, of an uncut heli run, and of an approaching storm is enough to drive this group of skiers to devote their entire lives to the pursuit of a sport and a lifestyle.
MUNDO AD PORTAS (4)
S1. Why travelling makes us so happy? Is it because it makes us remember what we are capable of creating? In "Mundo Ad Portas" we closely follow the journey of a curious photographer and a travel businessman that, for two months, leave their routine aside to learn about unique places with unforgettable cultures.
TASTING BRAZIL - (5)
Bel Coelho a celebrity chef and star in Brazil invites us on a trip through Brazil, seeking new flavors. From one region to another, we will discover the traditional recipes and ritual practices that reveal how local food is a melting pot of identities, emotions and paradoxes.
TASTING BRAZIL - (6)
Bel Coelho a celebrity chef and star in Brazil invites us on a trip through Brazil, seeking new flavors. From one region to another, we will discover the traditional recipes and ritual practices that reveal how local food is a melting pot of identities, emotions and paradoxes.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (8)
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (9)
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
PACHO VILLA HERE AND THERE
The Centaur of the North, bandit for some, revolutionary leader for the others. The life, the character and the fights of one of the greatest symbols of the history of Mexico, narrated by Paco Ignacio Taibo II.
BEAUTIFUL CHILE
NICOLÁS EYZAGUIRRE. The most arid desert in the world, millenary Patagonial ice fields, abundant forests lost in the heart of a mountain, are some of the geographical and natural wealth of Chile that we will get to watch in this program. Every episode will go around places that, most of the time, are completely isolated from the whole civilization.
FLAVOURS OF SOUTH AFRICA
THE INTERIOR. From the savage Kruger National Park via Suweto to the oldest Baobab tree in the world, Charlie Ottley takes us on a breathless safari across South Africa’s mighty Interior. See a lioness battle hyenas, learn how to make cheese, discover a great recipe for caterpillars and be hurled into the void and Charlie shows us yet another facet of this vast and mosaic country.
THE SOUND CHASER
THE SLAVE TRAIL. The world still keeps many secrets, some just waiting to be revealed, if you just listen, led by a sound hunter. A peaceful and nomadic hunter, who unveils a hidden aspect of the Unesco World Heritage sites, their soundscape. Equipped with a battery of microphones and a laptop, Christian Holl travels around the world recording cries, rustlings and echoes. With this material, he creates melodies that send us back in immemorial times. Step by step, he gives birth to music : hymns of lands, of men, of animals and plants.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
UNINHABITED PARADISE (FANJOVE). Adventures in Tanzania. On board of a little Cessna plane, we reach the Songo Songo archipelago, 50 km south from Mafia. It’s from here that, after 30 minutes of navigation, we arrive in our final destination: Fan Jove, an island in the middle of nowhere, once inhabited by sea nomads and today the realm of an eco-lodge. Surrounded by a 11km reef rich in fishes, birds and a lighthouse built by the Germans in 1894, Fan Jove is a real paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean, that Malcolm - Italian biologist who loves Africa, wants to show us in every magical detail.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
BETWEEN NATURE AND TRADITION (GREECE). We’re in Messinia, looking out over the Mediterranean Sea. Here we find the beautiful Navarino Coast, with its’ rich vegetation, historically important archeological sites and breath-taking beaches. With its’ rich variety of flora and fauna, the Navarino Coast is a small eco-friendly paradise, but it is also the ideal place for scientific research. In the waters surrounding Sfaktiria Island, we manage to see the Loggerhead sea turtle, now in danger of extinction. Afterwards on dry land, we then get to go and discover another important heritage of this region: the culinary tradition, with its’ typical dishes, such as " Hylopites", and the famous Greek coffee.
ANCIENT CULTURE - (9)
Claudio Iturra takes viewers on a journey to the world’s most astonishing areas. Each episode of this fascinating documentary series shows a new place, which has amazed people since ancient times.
RAMESSES II THE GREAT JOURNEY
3200 years ago, Egypt is living the final hours of its golden age under the reign of Ramesses II. After ruling the country for 67 years, the great pharaoh dies at the ripe old age of 92. His mummy is burried in the heart of the Valley of the Kings. This is the beginning of his great journey towards the afterlife and eternity but only under one condition: that his tomb remains off limits forever. However, in the 19th century, several European adventurers find and explore the tomb of the illustrious king searching for the burial chamber where his body rests alongside an invaluable treasure. Then begins a riveting archeological investigation through time and space, which reveals the spellbinding story of Ramesses II after-life.
FLAVOURS OF SCOTLAND
THE ISLANDS. Take a trip to bonny Scotland, as you’ve never seen it before. Join Charlie Ottley as he sets off through the highlands and lowlands in search of fun food and adventure. Journeying from the outer Hebrides to remote glens, from ancient castles to famous distilleries Charlie goes in search of the spirit of Scotland finding a warm welcome in some of the most unusual places. Starting his journey of the Hebridean Archipelago on Skye intrepid gastronomer Charlie Ottley picks mussels to make moules mariniere on the slopes of the majestic Cuillins and catches up with Clan Chief Hugh Macleod in his ancestral home, Dunvegan Castle. Charlie also visits Lewis and Harris, climbs aboard the Hebridean Princess for a cruise of the inner Isles and disembarks on Jura for a hike to the mighty whirlpools of the Corrievechan.
FLAVOURS OF SCOTLAND
THE ISLANDS. Take a trip to bonny Scotland, as you’ve never seen it before. Join Charlie Ottley as he sets off through the highlands and lowlands in search of fun food and adventure. Journeying from the outer Hebrides to remote glens, from ancient castles to famous distilleries Charlie goes in search of the spirit of Scotland finding a warm welcome in some of the most unusual places. Starting his journey of the Hebridean Archipelago on Skye intrepid gastronomer Charlie Ottley picks mussels to make moules mariniere on the slopes of the majestic Cuillins and catches up with Clan Chief Hugh Macleod in his ancestral home, Dunvegan Castle. Charlie also visits Lewis and Harris, climbs aboard the Hebridean Princess for a cruise of the inner Isles and disembarks on Jura for a hike to the mighty whirlpools of the Corrievechan.
FLAVOURS OF SCOTLAND
THE HIGHLANDS. Charlie explores the breath-taking Scottish highlands from the Michelin starred Summer Isles Hotel in Achiltibuie to a remote glen where wild boar roam free. En route he gets caught up in the Rock Ness Music Festival and joins a whisky fuelled march to Scotland’s most hospitable Highland Games.
NOMADS
WAKEBOARDING. This episode of Nomads provides a sneak peek at life as a professional wakeboarder, what the sport is, and the east coast world of wakeboarding.
THE AVIATORS (8)
S5. EPIC AIRCRAFT: Surprise! Anthony gets an unexpected opportunity to fly a brand new turboprop driven aircraft. JET TRUCK: 3 jet engines, 48,000 horsepower, and over 350 miles per hour, this land based vehicle puts competing airplanes to shame!
THE AVIATORS (9)
S5. AIRCRAFT TIRES: Tires are one of the most overlooked parts of an aircraft so we highlight the importance of a plane’s rubber. CONTROL TOWER: Check out the view of Vancouver Harbour from the tallest air traffic control tower in the world. MAINTENANCE: They say flying is safer than driving. We look at the incredibly tight processes that make that possible.