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WOW, I NEVER KNEW THAT!
SWEET 'N LOW, RIDING SHOTGUN, POTATO CHIP. It’s been sweetening America for almost 40 years! Now, find out the truth behind how SWEET N LOW actually got its name! And why do we yell SHOTGUN when getting into a car with friends? Then, is it really bad luck to open an umbrella in the house? And, learn the salty truth on how the POTATO CHIP was invented out of ANGER!
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
THE GREATEST STORY OF THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
BIG COAST
PORT HARDY CHINOOK. Trolling monster Chinook Salmon with Big Jim Henschke outside Port Hardy, BC!
BIG COAST
VANCOUVER CHINOOK CLASSIC. Catch-and-release Chinook Salmon derby from Vancouver promoting Pacific Salmon Foundation!
THE NEW CUBA
Cuba, decades after the revolution. There is a new spirit emerging in Havana. Reforms are encouraging new business ideas and a large number of licenses have been issued for independent enterprise. The sale of real estate and cars has been legalized. In the socialist enclave of Cuba, there is now a spirit of letting visions and lifestyles become reality, of shaping a new Cuba. “ArteCorte” is such a dream come true. The master hair stylist Papito has built up the best beauty salon in the city. Customers love “ArteCorte” and are all very different from one another: young and old, proper and offbeat, poor and slightly less poor.
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
OMAHA BEACH: HONOR AND SACRIFICE. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
TERRUA
MARTINO VINEYARD. Doctors recommend wine for its antioxidant properties and nutrients. We recommend it simply because it’s good. That’s why in Terruá, we invite you to learn about the different wine-related touristic and gastronomic destinies, one of the iconic products of the Chilean industry.
TERRUA
LIMARI VINEYARD. Doctors recommend wine for its antioxidant properties and nutrients. We recommend it simply because it’s good. That’s why in Terruá, we invite you to learn about the different wine-related touristic and gastronomic destinies, one of the iconic products of the Chilean industry.
JOURNEY IN REVERSE
From the ice fields of the great North to the Mongolian plains, from the great African volcanoes to the Andaman Sea, Stéphane Peyron returns 20 years later to meet again with those men and women who introduced him to a traditional way of life far from the modern-day comfort and civilization. They have forged his outlook on the world. What has become of them and their people and how has the global world affected them ?
SCIENCE ON THE EDGE
DANS LA TETE D'UN VIRTUOSE. Like Mozart, many virtuoso musicians start demonstrating great musical ability at avery young age. How can we explain such precocious capacities? Is the musical giftinnate? What are the biological mechanisms involved in musical perception? Canmusic have an impact on neural activity and even make us more intelligent? Enter inthe musician's mind and follow the lives of prodigies of different ages and enjoy aninvestigation on musicality and the latest scientific advances in the field.
THE STRADIVARIUS COMPLEX
From his atelier in Barcelona, David Bagué, one of the world's most talented and charismatic luthiers, dedicates body and soul to making violins with a single purpose: to reach the transcendence Stradivarius' violins achieved.
OUTTA TOWN ADVENTURES (9)
S2. Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
OUTTA TOWN ADVENTURES (10)
S2. Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
PAST HUNTERS
S1 EP 03: THE BLOCK. The team investigate a disused factory in Burton-Upon-Trent. Reports of paranormal happenings are common and the team are ready for anything.
THE NEW NOMADIC PEOPLE OF KYRGYZSTAN
360° GEO - Report accompanies the Kyrgyzstani nomad family and their 600 animals as they trek through gorges and rapid mountain springs. 40-year-old Kyrgyzstani Bachit makes his living by pasture farming. He is an astute shepherd and realized long ago that major changes were taking place in his homeland, the Tien Chan Mountains, on the Chinese border: the high mountain peaks - some of them at an altitude of 7,000 metres - are thawing rapidly. This is an effect of global warming, with as yet unknown global consequences. Bachit has adapted to the new situation: fince several years now, he has been leading his huge flock anually from the village to a 3,000-meter altitude summer pasture - a risky adventure.
WHAT IN THE WORLD - (23)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis. At the heart of Africa, the Congo for many people will always be associated with Joseph Conrad’s early twentieth-century novel the Heart of Darkness, a title that has become a by-word for the country. And for Benjamin and David, two former child soldiers, and Funaha held as a sex slave by one of the many militias that continue to terrorise the country, that metaphor remains a daily reality. The film explores how this seemingly never-ending conflict impacts on the people of North Kivu.
WHAT IN THE WORLD - (24)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis. At the heart of Africa, the Congo for many people will always be associated with Joseph Conrad’s early twentieth-century novel the Heart of Darkness, a title that has become a by-word for the country. And for Benjamin and David, two former child soldiers, and Funaha held as a sex slave by one of the many militias that continue to terrorise the country, that metaphor remains a daily reality. The film explores how this seemingly never-ending conflict impacts on the people of North Kivu.
OUTTA TOWN ADVENTURES (11)
S3. Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
OUTTA TOWN ADVENTURES (12)
S3. Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
OUTTA TOWN ADVENTURES (13)
S3. Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
INSIDE OUTER SPACE
FERMI PARADOX, SOLAR WIND, NEPTUNE, THE GREAT RED SPOT, ROBITS, DONUGHT PLANETS. Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.
TERRUA
CASAS DEL BOSQUE VINEYARD. Doctors recommend wine for its antioxidant properties and nutrients. We recommend it simply because it’s good. That’s why in Terruá, we invite you to learn about the different wine-related touristic and gastronomic destinies, one of the iconic products of the Chilean industry.
TERRUA
CASABLANCA VINEYARD. Doctors recommend wine for its antioxidant properties and nutrients. We recommend it simply because it’s good. That’s why in Terruá, we invite you to learn about the different wine-related touristic and gastronomic destinies, one of the iconic products of the Chilean industry.
THE AVIATORS (1)
S7. The Aviators is a fast-paced, exciting TV series hosted and written by world-renowned pilots. This unique series joins our aviation expert correspondents as they cover a broad range of topics designed to keep both pilots and aviation enthusiasts informed and entertained. The series covers everything from new aircraft designs to the latest GPS technologies, accident and safety awareness, airline profiles, and remote fly-in getaways all over the world - The Aviators has it all!
THE AVIATORS (2)
S7. The Aviators is a fast-paced, exciting TV series hosted and written by world-renowned pilots. This unique series joins our aviation expert correspondents as they cover a broad range of topics designed to keep both pilots and aviation enthusiasts informed and entertained. The series covers everything from new aircraft designs to the latest GPS technologies, accident and safety awareness, airline profiles, and remote fly-in getaways all over the world - The Aviators has it all!
CRANBERRY SEASON AT CAPE COD
360° GEO - Report visited the Manns family farm and witnessed first hand the great efforts put into little berries.With its endless coastline and multi-coloured forests, the Cape Cod peninsula on the US east coast: a favourite holiday destination, especially during Indian summers. The peninsula is also a playground for the beautiful and the rich, who own summer residences there.But for the locals, cranberries are the main sector of activity. These small red berries are gaining favour all over the world, although their cultivation remains difficult.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
NAVARINO, THE GREEN COAST. In the Messinia region of Greece, we find a place of unbelievable beauty, where man has been able to really work for the conservation and defense of the eco-system there. It is the Navarino Coast, where "eco sustainability" has become the key word at the heart of every human activity, from building design to the choice of construction materials, from the irrigation techniques for the golf course to the sports activities, from the culinary tradition to diving. The communion with nature is complete, and the body can benefit from it in many different ways: for example, through the physiotherapy treatments based on herbs, or with SUP yoga, which is practiced directly on a board in the sea.
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
WAR JOURNAL THE INCREDIBLE WORLD WAR II ESCAPE OF MAJOR DAMON “ROCKY” GAUSE. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
MISSION EXPLORATION: MEGALOPOLIS - (11)
As millions more people join the exodus from the countryside seeking a living in the big city, Alexandra Leroux, host of the series, investigates how these ever-expanding urban sprawls cope with yet more incoming human beings.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (59)
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 - (60)
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.
MINDWORKS
EVERYDAY ILLUSIONS. 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.
APPLE THE TYRANNY OF COOL
Apple, the brand that symbolises counter-culture, has become a giant that dictates cultural norms and trends. At the root of their success story lies the genius marketing ploy of making mainstream power look tacky by declaring themselves counter to it, thereby conquering consumers with their cool. The death of Steve Jobs, on October 5th, provided a dramatic illustration of the paradox of Apple, which is at the heart of this film. It is the first time in history that an entrepreneur has been applauded and mourned as a benefactor of mankind, and their commercial success lauded as a work of genius. This fascinating ability to combine a "rebel-brand" image with huge commercial profits will be the object of this documentary investigation, which examines both the universe of Mac and modern man and his ambiguities. Tracing the history of the brand, from the beginnings of the small computer company to today's multinational, the film shows how Apple has taken a giant bite out of the market, thanks to its aesthetic choices, emotional marketing and indisputable technological ingenuity.
JOURNEYS IN INDIA
GREAT CAVES OF AJANTA AND ELLORA. Caves have held a special place in human development. The Hindu, Buddhist and Jain caves in these two UNESCO sites contain some of the most beautiful carvings and paintings found in Asia. This episode explores the history and relationship between these religions.
JOURNEYS IN INDIA
JODHPUR: INDIA’S QUEEN OF THE DESERT. No city in the Great Thar Desert of West India has had the sway that Jodhpur has. Giant forts, impressive palaces and a legendary royal hero that frees his people from tyrannical outsiders all make this a fascinating historic romp.
WHAT IN THE WORLD - (25)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis. At the heart of Africa, the Congo for many people will always be associated with Joseph Conrad’s early twentieth-century novel the Heart of Darkness, a title that has become a by-word for the country. And for Benjamin and David, two former child soldiers, and Funaha held as a sex slave by one of the many militias that continue to terrorise the country, that metaphor remains a daily reality. The film explores how this seemingly never-ending conflict impacts on the people of North Kivu.
TRAVEL THRU HISTORY
ODDS AND ENDS. This show features some segments that didn't fit in their respective episodes. We play around at the Pinball Museum in Las Vegas. Then, we salute the Commander in Chief at the Presidential Hall of Fame in Clermont, FL. Also, we'll swim with real mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs in Central Florida, and cheer on Teddy Ballgame at the Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame.
WOW, I NEVER KNEW THAT!
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL, 120 VOLTS, NACHOS. It’s one of the world’s most famous train stations. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL. We’ll take you on a trip to reveal its many fascinating secrets! And if they are cleaned without water, how do clothes get spotless when they are DRY CLEANED?
NEW YORK
THE WORLD'S SMALLEST OPERA HOUSE. "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere". That's the vision people from all over the world have of New York. This report takes a look behind the scenes of the world's smallest opera house, in the heart of New York. Tony Amato, the son of an Italian butcher, thought when he came to New York in the 40s that he could make it too by realizing his dream of owning an opera house. The house is 3 stories high and three windows wide. The hall feels no bigger than a living room, however its 107 seats are always sold out. Tony Amato continues to be the center and linchpin of this miniature opera. Tony is barely 5 foot tall, with his sneakers and the small, wiry man seems to be held up by his pant-suspenders. His voice is persuasive, his eyes bright. He conducts, sings, jumps, laughs and grumbles all at once. At 88 years of age, Maestro Tony Amato is in the middle of the season's last production.
THE PLOUSHARE TORTOISE OF MADAGASCAR
The angonoka tortoise, as the local Madagascans call the ploughshare tortoise, is an especially elegant tortoise with a high-domed golden shell. Reaching an age of well over 100 years, they are found in the wild only on Madagascar, off the south-eastern coast of Africa. Reptile collectors from around the world are frantic to obtain living specimens. However, the interest of Asians is limited to the shell, which is ground into a powder and is considered by many to be an aphrodisiac. Baly Bay National Park in Madagascar is the last natural refuge for the ploughshare tortoise.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
05: LA PALMA. 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
06: RHODOS. 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.
MARS RISING
STAYING ALIVE. The countdown has begun for the 21st century’s most heroic and potentially deadliest expedition - the first manned mission to Mars – and back. Produced by Galafilm Inc., Mars Rising offers a comprehensive six-part examination of the challenges, the obstacles, the fears and the successes of the mission. Over 300 experts with diverse backgrounds and nationalities contributed their knowledge to the series - experts in fields such as rocket fuel and lifeforms, crew selection and training, mission and space suit engineering, medicine, life support systems and robotics.
MISSION EXPLORATION: MEGALOPOLIS - (12)
As millions more people join the exodus from the countryside seeking a living in the big city, Alexandra Leroux, host of the series, investigates how these ever-expanding urban sprawls cope with yet more incoming human beings.
THE ISLANDERS
LOFOTEN, NORWAY. 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.
THE HIMBAS ARE SHOOTING!
In Namibia, a group of Himbas men and women of all ages have decided to make a film showing who they are and what their life is like: incorporating key moments in their history, daily life, ceremonies and ancestral ties, the attractions and dangers of modernity, forced and chosen changes, etc. For the Himbas, a people of oral tradition, making a film about themselves will be a first. It will also share the adventure of men and women who are both anchored in tradition and turned towards the future, and who discover the pleasure of telling their story, acting and inventing with means that, until now, have only ever offered a superficial image of themselves.
NOMADS
SUB ZERO-FREESTYLE SNOWMOBILE MADNESS. A look into the world and culture of snowmobiling; the fans, the lifestyle and the sport.