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MUSIC VOYAGER - (38)
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.
THE MYSTERY OF THE GIANT SLOTHS CAVE
This film tells the discovery in Brazil of an exceptional paleaontological deposit that revolutionizes the knowledge we have of the largest prehistoric mammals: the giant sloth. Built like a scientific enquiry, the film brings back to life, thanks to the magic of CGI, these incredible animals that disappeared more than 10000 years ago.
TRAVEL QUEST
BRAZIL. Bill Ball breaks the rules and stereo types of travel shows as he ventures beyond the highlights. What do you do after you’ve lead groups to over 140 countries and all 7 continents? Welcome to Bill’s bucket list on steroids... Travel Quest. This new, fast-paced series chases Bill around the globe as he seeks out anything but the mundane and ordinary—coming face-to-face with the largest crocodiles in the world, snorkeling with thousands of jellyfish, walking on the rim of an exploding volcano, feeding a group of sharks without a cage, bicycling across the Serengeti... this is not your typical travel show!
TRAVEL QUEST
ANTARCTICA. Bill Ball breaks the rules and stereo types of travel shows as he ventures beyond the highlights. What do you do after you’ve lead groups to over 140 countries and all 7 continents? Welcome to Bill’s bucket list on steroids... Travel Quest. This new, fast-paced series chases Bill around the globe as he seeks out anything but the mundane and ordinary—coming face-to-face with the largest crocodiles in the world, snorkeling with thousands of jellyfish, walking on the rim of an exploding volcano, feeding a group of sharks without a cage, bicycling across the Serengeti... this is not your typical travel show!
KUNG FU KITCHEN
PEKING DUCK (BEIJING, CHNIA). Peking duck is a famous duck dish from Beijing that is considered one of China's national treasure. The dish is prized for the thin, crispy skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. Years of training are needed to perfect the various steps needed including the gutting of the duck right up to the carving of the duck into 120 slices under 10 mins. Teoh Minjun is a trainee chef with Jing, a chic modern-Chinese restaurant in Singapore. She has given herself 3 days to learn the skills where many have taken decades. Can MJ reconcile her modern sensibilities with the traditional methods her master is passing her?
KUNG FU KITCHEN
TEPPANYAKI (KOBE, JAPAN). Teppanyaki, meaning "grilled or fried on iron plate", is a popular style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. The flashing tools of the trade are a knife, a fork, and two metal spatulas. In spectacular displays of dexterity, chefs cut, stir, season, and divide each diner's portion onto plates on the iron griddle or "teppan". Lissa Doumani is a pastry chef from Napa Valley, California who runs two starred-restaurants with her Japanese husband. Keen to immerse herself further into the Japanese culture, Lissa takes on the challenge to learn the acrobatic skills of teppanyaki in under 3 days. Can she meet the expectation of demanding paying customers?
TRACKING THE BLUE DIAMOND
Could HOPE, the most famous diamond in the world exposed at the Smithsonian museum in Washington be the mythical Blue Diamond of the French Crown, which was stolen 200 years ago during the Revolution, recovered overseas and thought to be cursed? Using cutting edge technologies and software, with the help of the finest craft work, French and American researchers are about to unravel the mystery about the world's biggest cut blue diamond...
TRAVEL PLAN
AYYATUYA. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
BAHIR DAR. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
PERMACULTURE. Permaculture is an energy, fuel and material-saving system that allows construction with eco-friendly materials. A visit to community village "Atrapasueňos" ("Dreamcatcher").
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
SUSTAINABLE HOUSING. Sustainable housing saves energy and materials and improves the quality of life. A visit to the construction sites of houses through sustainable architecture.
THE ISLANDERS
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 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.
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.
IN CONCERT
CORDES ORIENT. Cordes d'Orient is a group through which the richness of great Asian civilizations is revealed with finesse. Shen Qi (erhu) and Huu Bac Quach (dan bau) are great interpreters and worthy ambassadors of Asian music. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of works ranging from dreamlike spirit of traditional classical pieces, to the warmth of folklore pieces to the zeal of modern pieces. In addition, their mind-opening allows them to explore non-Asian cultures.
GARONGA SAFARI - (15)
Garonga Safari is a fun and educational show that showcases the African wilderness and the efforts to preserve it. Learn about the importance of each species and its role in the ecosystem. Get ready to be dazzled by the beauty of nature and follow René and his friends as they live in the middle of a wildlife reservation in the region of Garonga between South Africa and Mozambique.
GARONGA SAFARI - (16)
Garonga Safari is a fun and educational show that showcases the African wilderness and the efforts to preserve it. Learn about the importance of each species and its role in the ecosystem. Get ready to be dazzled by the beauty of nature and follow René and his friends as they live in the middle of a wildlife reservation in the region of Garonga between South Africa and Mozambique.
TRAVEL PLAN
AYYATUYA. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
BAHIR DAR. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (19)
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 - (20)
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.
DISTANT SHORES
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Series 9 of Distant Shores follows Paul and Sheryl Shard on a diverse voyage from England through the inland waterways of France to the Mediterranean Sea, an Atlantic crossing, and island-hopping in the Caribbean aboard their 49-foot sailboat, Distant Shores II. When they travel through France to arrive in the Med they sail to Gibraltar. From Gibraltar they enter the Atlantic Ocean stopping at the exotic port of Rabat on the west coast of Morocco, then head offshore to explore the Canary Islands before joining the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in Las Palmas for a 2,800 mile trans-atlantic passage to the Caribbean for Christmas celebrations.
DISTANT SHORES
MARTINIQUE. Series 9 of Distant Shores follows Paul and Sheryl Shard on a diverse voyage from England through the inland waterways of France to the Mediterranean Sea, an Atlantic crossing, and island-hopping in the Caribbean aboard their 49-foot sailboat, Distant Shores II. When they travel through France to arrive in the Med they sail to Gibraltar. From Gibraltar they enter the Atlantic Ocean stopping at the exotic port of Rabat on the west coast of Morocco, then head offshore to explore the Canary Islands before joining the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in Las Palmas for a 2,800 mile trans-atlantic passage to the Caribbean for Christmas celebrations.
LIVING JUNGLE - (9)
“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.
THE AVIATORS (8)
S6. COMMON AEROBATIC MOVES: All air show maneuvers can almost be broken down to one of a handful of common moves that we’ll explain. SUB SONEX: A homebuilt aircraft with a jet engine. It looks cool. It sounds cool. And it goes like heck!
THE AVIATORS (9)
S6. AIR RALLY: Teams from all over North America compete in a race again time and each other to take the title of Air Rally Champion. SEARCH AND RESCUE: Surviving a crash landing is a big deal, but it’s only half the battle. If you’re in the middle of nowhere and rescuers can’t find you, things only go from bad to worse!
CHINA UNCOVERED
THE COST OF BEAUTY RISING. Fashion designer Ji Cheng has shown her designs at London fashion week and, like beauty stylist A Zhi, is beginning to challenge the monopoly of Western brands in China. New levels of expendable income mean the wallets of the wealthy elite are helping fund this rising beauty scene and creating a market for luxury goods for shrewd businesswoman Felicity Feng. Expats from everywhere are trying to gain a foothold in this blossoming city, but can they handle its lightning speed?
FISH LIFE
MOTION. The ocean has its stars: dolphins, sharks, Manta rays, whales; and then there are the others, the humble and the discreet, which can only get the limelight thanks to a Disney movie. Yet, from the clown fish to the octopus, the lionfish to the cleaner fish, without of course omitting the coral, all these creatures are the essential characters of the riveting marine life theater. But how much do we know of them? With its playful narration and exceptional HD footage, FISH LIFE brings a new vision of this underwater universe. You will discover the secrets of its inhabitants through a profusion of colors, shapes and behaviors which will fascinate the whole family. Oceans take up three quarters of our planet. Its inhabitants need to be mobile to feed and breed, and in this realm of motion there are absolutely no limits. While some swim, others walk, crawl or propel themselves. This episode of FISH LIFE plunges into the world of these sea creatures from the most ordinary to the weirdest, from the most static to the most dynamic, from the slowest to the fastest. They have all invented their own dance of life, dazzling our eyes with the unending show of nature in movement.
FISH LIFE
SEA DESERTS. On the beach or underwater, sand is rarely considered a place teeming with life. Yet, encounters are possible, sometimes multiple, or astonishing, even moving but always instructive. However, patience is indispensable for these rendezvous. From the tiniest, barely visible one, to the biggest congregation, each encounter has its appointed time, dictated by the sun. This unsusual episode of FISH LIFE unveils the beauty of an unsuspected world filled with life and mystery.
NOMADS
WHITEWATER KAYAKING THE ZAMBEZI IN AFRICA. Several of the world’s best kayakers are led by South African legend, Steve Fisher, on a trip down one of the most difficult rivers in the world.
BLUE REALM
HUMPBACKS: FROM TONGA TO ANTARCTICA. The Blue Realm is a stunning and engrossing TV series featuring amazing undersea animals and marine life. Utilizing superb HD imagery, engaging stories and the world's leading scientists, the series takes viewers on extraordinary underwater journeys of discovery.
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.
THE SPECIES RETURN - (1)
With a little helping hand, Mother Nature possesses magnificent vital energy. It is up to us to understand that energy. This series examine various species that have made a comeback among our European landscapes, providing "close to home" examples. We are now fully aware that every coming year brings about a reduction in our planet's biodiversity. One in eight species of bird, one in four mammals, and one in three amphibians are threatened with extinction by the end of the 21st century. But this is not necessarily a lost cause. With a little helping hand, Mother Nature possesses magnificent vital energy. Even in our immediate surroundings, in a highly urbanised and industrialised Europe, some species of wildlife, which had been virtually wiped out, are reappearing. There are various reasons for this wildlife.
IVIEW
Thanks to his perseverance, the Italian Simone Moro has written pages of alpinism history, above all of winter alpinism on peaks over 8000 meters high. I-VIEW tells about his adventure as a helicopter pilot and his dream of bringing helicopter rescue to the Himalayas.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (19)
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 - (20)
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.
SHARING THE EARTH
BRAZIL. Veterinarian, biologist and adventurer Mannaig de Kersauson travels the world in search of men and women who work to repair the damages inflicted upon the environment. She is on the lookout for ways, new and old, mankind has found for living in harmony with nature. She talks to scientists, experts or local tribesmen from different parts of the world about these environmental issues and what can be done to restore some balance. From Canada to Brazil or Kenya, SHARING THE EARTH is an odyssey that enables us to learn more about our planet's diversity and the means to protect it.
TASTING BRAZIL - (19)
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 - (20)
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.
I HAVE SEEN THE EARTH CHANGE
GREECE: HONEY AND ASHES. In the last 10 years, Greece has endured the worst fires in the Mediterranean bassin of this era. Beyond the climatic factors at stake in this tragedy (rise in summer temperatures by 6 degrees, a decrease of rainfalls and a shortage in water resources) a lot could be done to slow down the effects of fire and protect the land and the inhabitants. The most recent fires last summmer near Athen have revealed the scale of the problem and shacked the political establishment. In the Peloponese region alone 30% of the olive trees have been destroyed in a country known to be the 3rd world exporter of olive oil.
THE NEXT ASIAN MIRACLE
AGRICULTURE. Food security is becoming an increasingly contentious issue in South East Asia. Rising populations, climate change and higher commodity prices are placing the highest pressure ever on the regions’ agricultural sector. With a vast proportion of the population plying this industry and many more living along the poverty line, rising food prices in the face of supply shortages is threatening to explode into a full-blown food crisis and throw some countries into chaos.
THE NEXT ASIAN MIRACLE
INFLATION. South East Asia is embattled with sky rocketing inflation, threatening to wipe out the gains of economic growth made within the past decade, as well as fuelling a vicious poverty cycle for millions in the region.
KITCHEN RUSH
AMSTERDAM - RESTAURANTS BRIDG & DE ROODE LEEUW. A journey to some of the best restaurants around the globe. We're going to try everything from sushi to steak tartare. Surprise some of the great Chefs at work and learn how they prepare their favorite dishes. So join us for a taste of gourmet kitchens around the planet.
KITCHEN RUSH
AMSTERDAM - RESTAURANTS SILK ROAD & NEVY. A journey to some of the best restaurants around the globe. We're going to try everything from sushi to steak tartare. Surprise some of the great Chefs at work and learn how they prepare their favorite dishes. So join us for a taste of gourmet kitchens around the planet.
MINDWORKS
VISUAL PERCEPTION. 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
VISUAL DECEPTIONS. 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.
MUNDO AD PORTAS (19)
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.
POSTCARD PERFECT
REUNION ISLAND. In the tropical climate of Reunion, marijuana grows very easily. And although it hasn’t yet inundated the mainland, zamal - local marijuana - has found its market: 35% of the island’s inhabitants have already tried it at least once. Considered by most to be inoffensive, this drug causes havoc when mixed with alcohol or medication. Faced with this scourge, the police are tirelessly hunting down those who deal zamal, and also medication.
EXPLORE TRAVEL
GENTLE GIANTS OF THAILAND. Elephants are the major icon of Thailand. Explore Travel took unique footage of Thai elephant preserves in Pattaya and Ayutthaya. These magnificent animals, including mothers and infants are captured up close and intimately with our state of the art technology.
EXPLORE TRAVEL
TRAILS OF A LEGEND - PART 1. This special provides a fascinating insight into the migratory patterns of animals and people. At the heart of the story are the Ponies of Lampang. Located in Thailand's exotic northern Chiang Mai district, Lampang is home to several hundred working ponies. Recent DNA research has found that the ponies originated in Mongolia, as did most Thai people over a thousand years ago. Explore3D Travel looks into this fascinating story of how people and animals over time moved from one region of the world to another that could not be more different from each other: the vast, frigid, empty, open spaces of the Mongolian steppes and the remote mountains encircling them to the humid flatlands and jungles of Thailand.