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MUSIC VOYAGER - (22)
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.
SILENCE IS GOLD
This feature documentary takes us through the twists and turns of judicial proceedings pitting Canadian mining companies Barrick Gold and Banro against author Alain Deneault, his co-writers and publisher Éditions Écosociété, following the 2008 release of the book Noir Canada, which raised troubling questions about the controversial practices of Canadian mining companies in Africa. Silence is Gold is a legal and political thriller that captures years of intense psychological tension.
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 ASIAN CENTURY
PHILIPPINES OFWS. The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies among the ASEAN 5. And, in 2010, it showed such sterling results that the IMF even predicted it to be the fastest growing economy in ASEAN, second only to Thailand. Today, whilst the economy is growing at a modest 6%, investor and consumer confidence, according to market analysts, continue to soar. A new golden era for the Philippines? Maybe. Maybe not. That is because against all the "hoo-hah", unemployment rates are still climbing and the Philippines continues to carry the disgraceful mantle of "The Sick Man of Asia. " There are now about 1 million OFW’s (Overseas Filipino Workers) and 11 million overseas Filipinos worldwide. "People, it seems, are the Philippines best export. ". But, of late, there are signs that the Philippines’ overdependence on remittances has created long-term cracks in the social fabric and an economy that is fragile in the face of a global crisis.
EUROPE'S COASTLINES FROM ABOVE - (8)
This series takes viewers across the 10.000 km long European coastlines from Cape North all the way down to the Mediterranean coasts and islands, including a visit to the English Channel, the Scottish and Irish shorelines. A unique opportunity to rise up and witness w the incredible diversity and beauty of such natural heritage impacted by climate and shaped by man over time. This series presents a vast geographical and cultural panorama of Coastal Europe as a trace for future generations.
MUNDO AD PORTAS (11)
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.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
A DIVERS' PARADISE. In open sea, along the Venezuelan coastline, we fly over the biggest coral atoll of the Caribbean Sea to then dive into these beautiful waters: this is the archipelago of Los Roques, surrounded by an immense coral reef that protects it from the Atlantic waves and makes it an ideal place for divers. We make our base in Gran Roque, the biggest and highest island of the archipelago and we dive into the crystal clear waters of the Los Roques National Park. Forests of coral and sea fans or gorgonian are the romantic frame for a group of box fish, busy with their courtship dances, but it is the fascination of the queen of the seas, a Manta Ray that steal the underwater scene here on Los Roques. Out of the water we sail in and around the island channels that are bordered by mangrove forests, which are full of marine life, such as the Giant Caribbean Star Fish.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
THE ROUTE TO LOS ROQUES. Our chosen route is the coral archipelago of Los Roques, our sail boat is pushed forward by the trade winds as we go to explore the small "cayos" in the region. The route chosen by our expert Capitan Raul and his eccentric skipper Mar, means that we will make our first stop at Carenero Island, a place so full of wonderful colours. But it is Cayos de Agua that steals our hearts: the light that surrounds this small strip of sand which is inhabited only by birds, makes this one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. As we weigh anchor, we sail to Dos Mosquises, headquarters of the Fundacion Cientifica los Roques, where an expert marine biologist shows us the different species of marine turtle. Here the Fundacion has chosen to guard and protect these marine animals, breeding them in captivity until they are one year old, then releasing them into the sea.
NOMAD'S LAND
ETHIOPIA. With the label of "cradle of humanity", Ethiopia is adorned with a legendary aura... It is here that the man was born, here he would have his first steps to conquer the world. Christophe Cousin takes its movement... In "Nomads Land in Ethiopia," he crosses the South to the North because it is on the road, always lively, always alive that still today reveals the true face of the "men in the face burned "as they are called Ethiopians... The road is the best way to tell this country nomadic by nature. Ethiopia There are thousands of pilgrims, nomads by whole tribes, caravans, men, gold, dust, camels, mules and salt... All the ingredients required to advance to the sweat of his forehead to the hope and the unknown... In this journey which is more like an adventure, he encounters Gabra, an ethnic group in the border with Kenya which takes refreshment water in wells that were dug into the rock there for centuries and staying in their camp... he then joined the border with Sudan, to the great gold rush that has never known the country. Deep in the forest, holes that can reach 40 meters deep have the smell of death. Then he joined the pilgrims to the monastery of Debre Damo north and ends its journey in the heart of Dallol meaning "disintegrated" in language Afar... Borrowing this time not the camel and the men who run after the spice of life...
THE FORCE OF EARTH
LA FORMACION DE LA TIERRA. The Force of Earth is an educational documentary series of the journey of a Chilean scientist. In every episode we will learn about geography and geology through the most distant and spectacular landscapes along Chile.
MUNDO AD PORTAS (12)
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.
LIVING JUNGLE - (11)
“Living Jungle” is an invitation to explore the most impressive biodiversity in the whole world: the Amazonian Forest. An experimented host starts this adventure at the Peruvian harbor of Iquitos to then head to the jungle, searching for insects and animals that can only be found in this habitat.
TRAVEL PLAN
MOSCOW. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
MUMBAI. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
LIVING JUNGLE - (5)
“Living Jungle” is an invitation to explore the most impressive biodiversity in the whole world: the Amazonian Forest. An experimented host starts this adventure at the Peruvian harbor of Iquitos to then head to the jungle, searching for insects and animals that can only be found in this habitat.
FISH LIFE
THE CORAL THEATRE. Coral reefs are reminiscent of the tower of Babel. Dating back over 200 million years ago, their structure seems part of a legend. All at once place of habitat, food supplies and mutual aid, corals form giant constructions to be observed from every angle. The reef is the undersea theatre of life: the setting is spectacular and the actors fascinating. A show with no beginning and no end, but which remains enthralling every second.
FISH LIFE
HAZARDS OF THE SEA. Today still, the sea induces fear. In some people’s imagination, it is inhabited by sea monsters straight out of the depths. However, risk isn’t always where one would expect it. A prominent jaw is not systematically a threat and the most dangerous species often remain undercover. Danger from the human standpoint is often a strategy of defense for the sea creatures. The ocean has its own risks but, as often in nature, observation greatly helps to avoid them.
DISTANT SHORES
CRUISING IN STYLE. At sea and in many of the worldwide ports Distant Shores sails to, Paul and Sheryl are in the company of luxurious cruise ships. In this episode they compare life aboard a recreational sailboat and "Explorer of the Seas" sailing to Bermuda.
DISTANT SHORES
CHESAPEAKE WEST. As hurricane season approaches, Paul and Sheryl leave the tropics and sail north to the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, where they learn about the life of the watermen, help the environment by assisting a community regenerate an oyster reef, and explore numerous creeks where significant historic towns and cities are celebrating summer.
THE AVIATORS (4)
S3. P-19: Wayne Boggs introduces us to his historic P-19 trainer aircraft. Winter Flying: How do pilots prepare for winter flying? Anthony shows us the different methods to keep yourself and your plane warmed up in those cold winter months. Anatomy of a Commercial Flight: We pull aside the curtain and show you what goes on inside the areas of a commercial flight that have always remained mysteriously secret.
THE AVIATORS (5)
S3. Border Patrol Aerial Unit: U. S. Customs and Border Protection in action... from the air! Basler DC-3 Conversions: Just when you think a classic old airliner might be ready for retirement, it’s converted into a modern marvel. Black Diamond Jet Team: Nearly as cool as the U. S. Navy Blue Angels and the U. S. Air Force Thunderbirds... but they’re civilian!
NOMADS
EXTREME FREESKIING SNOWBIRD, UTAH. Athletes from across the world are competing in skier cross and big mountain freeskiing for pride glory and big bucks.
ANCIENT CULTURE - (15)
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 SOUTHERN FLOWER AT SEA
FLOWER IN BRAZIL - PART 1. After 55 000 miles (105 000 km) traveled and well-deserved rest in Ushuaia, southern flower s' is now recovered from her adventures in Antarctica, ready to go the warm waters of Brazil. On the way to the falls PARATY temperature and rainfall favor the adaptation of the family to the tropics. A PARATY, family explores the colonial houses and pretty cobbled streets that are filled with water during high tide.
TRAVEL PLAN
LONDON PART 1. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
LONDON PART 2. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
ANTARCTICA FLOWERS
HEADING SOUTH. The crew found his boat Flower Southern Tahiti, after six months of winter, unfortunately a bad surprise awaits... La Fleur was looted: cameras, navigation equipment, computers... Blow to the family. However, nothing enters the morale of the crew, determined to revive the onslaught of the waves, heading to Antarctica. Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Australia, New Zealand and many Pacific islands will have no secrets for our crew. They will be places of discovery and encounters with actors whose concern is the preservation of the environment and its biodiversity.
EUROPE'S COASTLINES FROM ABOVE - (10)
This series takes viewers across the 10.000 km long European coastlines from Cape North all the way down to the Mediterranean coasts and islands, including a visit to the English Channel, the Scottish and Irish shorelines. A unique opportunity to rise up and witness w the incredible diversity and beauty of such natural heritage impacted by climate and shaped by man over time. This series presents a vast geographical and cultural panorama of Coastal Europe as a trace for future generations.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (1)
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.
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
A PROMISE TO MY FATHER: ONE SURVIVOR'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE HOLOCAUST. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
PAST HUNTERS
S1 EP 10: CARNFIELD HALL. Carnfield Hall is a country house dating from the 15th and 16th Centuries. This private residence turn event hall is using its paranormal activity to draw in business. Are these spirits the old residents?
BEAUTIFUL CHILE
ELISA ZULUETA. 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.
007: FOR OUR EYES ONLY
In “For Our Eyes Only,” get to know all the actors who have embodied the super spy: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig, their similarities and characteristics that differentiate each one when exhibiting his well-known charm, class and elegance, combined with physical and mental prowess, that makes 007 a real life super hero.
VOLCANIC PLANET
Volcanoes are the most extreme, dramatic, and explosive forces of nature on our planet. Volcanoes have produced many of the most valuable minerals - and most of the arable soil on earth. Every day, they are exploding around the world. When the Yellowstone Super Volcano blows (and it is now 48,000 years overdue to do so), it will destroy most of life on North America. Award-winning filmmaker Peter Rowe has climbed and filmed 19 volcanoes, and tells the story of them, the adventures of climbing them, the people who live beside them, and the scientists who risk their lives to study them, in "Volcanic Planet". He also convinces his climbing partner George Kourounis to get married (!?) on the exploding lip of one of them. Filmed in Congo, Iceland, Italy, Vanuatu, Hawaii, Tonga, Turkey, Guatemala, New Zealand, Costa Rica and under the Pacific Ocean, "Volcanic Planet" is a fast-paced high-voltage tour of the world’s most active smoking mountains.
FLAVOURS OF SOUTH AFRICA
THE WINELANDS. A viticultural romp around Capetown’s historic wine lands - presenter Charlie Ottley checks out the ultimate designer winery, the last word in chic hotels and samples some of South Africa’s best cuvees. He also gets in deep water as he takes a famous local winemaker cage diving for Great White Sharks.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
09: KERKYRA. The European islands are renowned primarily for their hotel resorts. However, we will show you a completely different face of theirs: forests, beaches, coves, mountains, valleys and rivers. Perhaps you will find places that will take your breath away. Why just lie on the beach when there is so much to see? Put on some good hiking shoes, pull your shoelaces tight, and get to know the entire island like the back of your hand.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
10: MENORCA. The European islands are renowned primarily for their hotel resorts. However, we will show you a completely different face of theirs: forests, beaches, coves, mountains, valleys and rivers. Perhaps you will find places that will take your breath away. Why just lie on the beach when there is so much to see? Put on some good hiking shoes, pull your shoelaces tight, and get to know the entire island like the back of your hand.
THE ASIAN CENTURY
PHILIPPINES OFWS. The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies among the ASEAN 5. And, in 2010, it showed such sterling results that the IMF even predicted it to be the fastest growing economy in ASEAN, second only to Thailand. Today, whilst the economy is growing at a modest 6%, investor and consumer confidence, according to market analysts, continue to soar. A new golden era for the Philippines? Maybe. Maybe not. That is because against all the "hoo-hah", unemployment rates are still climbing and the Philippines continues to carry the disgraceful mantle of "The Sick Man of Asia. " There are now about 1 million OFW’s (Overseas Filipino Workers) and 11 million overseas Filipinos worldwide. "People, it seems, are the Philippines best export. ". But, of late, there are signs that the Philippines’ overdependence on remittances has created long-term cracks in the social fabric and an economy that is fragile in the face of a global crisis.
THE ASIAN CENTURY
SHANGHAI'S TWO-CHILDREN POLICY. China, with a population of 1. 3 billion, would hardly be in need of a baby boom. However, Shanghai paints a starkly different picture. Ageing faster than Japan, a third of its people could be over 60 years ld in just 10 years time. Although already China's most populous city, Shanghai is in need of more babies. In a bid to solve the problem of acute labour shortages and strains on medical and welfare systems in the near future, there has been a gradual rollback of the one-child policy. Couples who meet the strict criteria are allowed t have a second child. But are they able t afford the various cots that come with having a second child? The rat race in Shanghai already begins at the age of a toddler. With MBA programs for juniors, young children are prematurely thrown into the adulthood. With a schedule as packed as an adult's, no room is left for a healthy childhood. Having over 40 branches of FasTracKids schools in Shanghai alone, it is clearly a reflection of the hunger for an early head start for children. Brought up in a generation that adhered strictly to the one child policy, will the mindset of its people change? Will parents be able to cope with the pressures accompanied with a second child? Is this an effective solution to solving Shanghai's problems?
THE NEXT ASIAN MIRACLE
THE NEXT LAP FOR LABOUR. While the region’s economy surges forward, the labour market has not kept up with the pace of transformation. Despite strong economic growth, unemployment levels are far from satisfactory. Furthermore, underemployment has now become a widespread phenomenon, preventing many countries from maximizing their full potential.
THE NEXT ASIAN MIRACLE
TECHNOLOGY, THE NEXT FRONTIER. More than ever before, science and technology have affected the shape and course of society so pervasively that the world is now on the threshold of a technological age. Despite the successful examples of technology-embracing countries like Japan and Korea, South East Asia has, until recently, been slow to jump on the technology bandwagon, and only now have they finally realized the tremendous potential in harnessing the power of innovation and technology.
SACRED CULTURE
DARJEELING. Claudio Iturra embarks on a trip to India and Nepal, to show the life of its inhabitants, their customs, the architecture of its temples and holy cities. Get up close Hinduism, caste system, poverty, sacred cows, temples and cremations. We invite you to join a unique tour of the Indian subcontinent for an unforgettable journey.
NOMADS
CRANKWORX MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA. Top pros and riders meet up for five days of racing in Whistler ski resort for the Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival.
TRAVEL PLAN
ROME. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
LIVING JUNGLE - (6)
“Living Jungle” is an invitation to explore the most impressive biodiversity in the whole world: the Amazonian Forest. An experimented host starts this adventure at the Peruvian harbor of Iquitos to then head to the jungle, searching for insects and animals that can only be found in this habitat.