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ST. HELENA, FORGOTTEN ISLAND OF THE ATLANTIC
360°GEO - Report sets foot on the isolated island of St Helena and documents what life is like in the midst of the South Atlantic.Standing solitarily far out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is the British Overseas Territory of St. Helena. Island do not get much more remote than this. It is situated 2,000 kilometers from the African coast and 3,000 kilometers from the South American Coast. You can see why it was chosen as a place of exile for the French emperor Napoleon.It is all but impossible to escape from St. Helena. Even today, the only connection to the outside world is by ship, given that the island has no airport. About 4,000 people or "Saints" as they refer to themselves, brave the solitude and live on the island.
BIG FIVE CHALLENGE
RHINO DAY. Today’s mission is to track and locate white or black rhino, get within 50 meters on foot and stay in that range for 10 minutes to qualify. The best Rhino photograph of the day will be judged by wildlife photographer, Kimi Stewart. Team Terminator strike early as they spot a lone black rhino bull. They endeavor to get within range but lose sight of it. Team Invincibles encounter 3 white rhino minding their own business and manage to qualify for their task. Team Terminator’s luck changes as they see 5 white rhino and choose to hide behind some small bushes. The rhino continue grazing the grass and walk right up to the team and suddenly detect them. It’s all action as the rhino charge off in different directions and the team have to catch up to fulfill their time requirement. Team Devil and Prada finally locate a rhino bull that bolts out from behind a bush and almost runs over Jesse the American. Emotions run high as Jesse and Karina argue over the safety issues. Team Terminator come across a unique opportunity, declare their 1st rhino photograph as null and void and begin wading through a muddy water pan to photograph 3 white rhino drinking on the opposite bank. Will this clinch the photographic competition at the end of the day? Saami Sabiti declares the current leader at the leader board session.
WORLD MEDICINE (18)
S2. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
WORLD MEDICINE (19)
S2. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
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...
BUDAPEST WILD
Most of us have very little to no idea how many species we are actually sharing our flats and houses with. Rest assured, it is an uncannily surprising number.... Budapest Wild is a funny wildlife show/documentary set in the capital of Budapest, with the aim to make the average viewer look at his or her home differently the next time she looks under the sink.
TRAVEL QUEST
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 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
SOUTH KOREA. 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!
UNBREATHABLE CITIES ON THE VERGE OF ASPHYXIATION
With an epidemic of cancers among adults, and widespread asthma among children, China and India are on a constant health alert. Nor is the rest of the world free from harm as the pollutants are travelling.
TIMELESS TREASURES - (1)
A series celebrating the extraordinary preservation of human heritage. Discover the world’s most beautiful sites in an exceptional series of short programs. Through the most spectacular aerial shots, the most recent archaeological discoveries, breathtaking fictional re-enactments and CGI, this series invites us along on a fabulous journey through the history of civilizations. We penetrate into the rich architecture of historical hotbeds of power and spirituality, in paying tribute to the genius of man, art and culture. From the legendary pre-colombian pyramids of Palenke to the splendor of the Egyptian pyramids, from the beauty of medieval Mount Saint Michel and its abbaye to the sanctuary of Olympia, this series will attest of the splendor of civilizations that have disappeared today. From Iberia to China, from Central and Eastern Europe to India, this series revisits the development and history of four significant cultural regions: Central & Eastern Europe, Asia, Iberia.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
03: TENERIFE. 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.
BEYOND SAHARA
RIDING FROM CAIRO TO CAPE TOWN. This documentary follows 16 motorbike riders across 20,000 grueling kilometres through Africa
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
04: LANZAROTE. 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 MYSTERY OF DARK MATTER
Dark matter, which is unknown and undetectable in our physical models, would appear to populate the cosmos on a massive scale. For the first time, a film portrays the wild scientific quest that dark matter gives rise to. A real thriller. In our physical models, the weight of all observable matter (stars, galaxies, etc.) accounts for just 4% of the universe, whereas an invisible, unknown matter that no tool has ever been able to detect appears to populate the universe on a massive scale. Today, astrophysicists and cosmologists - researchers in the fields of the infinitely large and the infinitely small - are joining forces to solve a major mystery: what is this famous “dark matter” made up of? A breath-taking thriller that leads us to the dawn of a scientific and metaphysical revolution, akin to Copernic’s or Galileo’s. It could totally change the way we perceive our world. 2013 : Best film Award at the International Science Film Festival (Athens, Greece).
GUANO THE ISLAND OF AGONY
Millions of sea birds nest on the Peruvian coastline. Their excrement - guano - is highly valuable, and is exported as fertilizer all over the world. Guano farming is done manually, in the same way it was done during the period of the Incas. Only the strongest of men can endure the harsh work, as well as the long months of isolation on the uninhabited islands. The stench of the excrement is difficult to bear, and the acidic dust burns the lungs. 360° - GEO followed the workers who collect the guano. A documentary on the islands of suffering.
GARONGA SAFARI - (2)
In this chapter René will visit with his teammates the "Center of Reptiles". One of the instructors will tell us a terrible experience of a student in Garonga with a tragic end by snakebite. Chris'll meet an expert on snakes, see how Rachel feeds a chameleon. Participants will learn how to manipulate the black mamba. René give us to know the types of poisons of snakes that live in Africa. We learn the habits, feeding snakes and how to respect them in their natural environment.
GARONGA SAFARI - (3)
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.
WILD CULTURE
MASAI. In this chapter, Claudio and his team venture into Kenya to reach the villa inhabited by the Maasai tribe. Before heading to Kenya from Tanzania, Claudio and the team share with the common people, they eat their food, try their beer made from banana, among other things. Then Claudio its way to the adventure of meeting once again with his friends Maasai. Once you arrive, you are greeted warmly by one of the Maasai women, who reminded Claudio of his previous coming. The team is invited to visit their homes, how they live, what they eat and Claudio is tested by a Masai when he makes an awkward question...
ANCIENT CULTURE - (7)
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.
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
WORLD WAR II: SAVING THE REALITY. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
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.
RACING GREEN - (1)
RACING GREEN is a 3 hour long BBC World News TV series about an electric car world record established by 8 engineering graduates from London. They succeed to build an electric car with 400 horse power, a top speed of 190km/h and a range of over 500km on one charge. To test the reliability of their super car they embark on the ultimate road test across 2 continents and every possible climate zone. In 70 days they drive the 26,000 km long Pan-American Highway from Alaska to Argentina. It’s a world record for an electric car and proofs that electric vehicles are ready to replace petrol cars. Episode 1 shows how 8 engineering graduates from Imperial College in London convert a Radical SR-8 racing car into an electric super car the SR-0 with 400 horse power, a top speed of 190km/h and a range of over 500km on one charge. After 9 month of intensive work and many test drives the team flies to Alaska where they will start a world record attempt. They want to drive the SR-0 along the entire 26,000km long Pan-American Highway all the way down to Argentina. It will be a first for an electric car.
RACING GREEN - (2)
The Racing Green expedition starts with a heavy rainstorm in Alaska - a serious challenge in an open top electric car packed with a 600 volt battery. The team encounter first charging issues and they need to be imaginative with repairs. They get used to a gypsy lifestyle on the road, enjoy the majestic scenery of the Yukon in Canada and attract the attention not only of the media but as well of the police in Vancouver.
THE AVIATORS (5)
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 (6)
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!
MISSION EXPLORATION: MEGALOPOLIS - (2)
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.
MUNDO AD PORTAS (3)
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.
CORNWALL'S NARCISSUS ISLAND
360°GEO - Report spends the days in the run up to Easter on a flower farm. We also dive with playful grey seals in the Atlantic Ocean and reveal more than just the secrets of flower-growing.At the tip of the world - Landsend in Cornwall - are the Isles of Scilly. About 2,000 people live on these islands located at the entrance to the English Channel. Some of the locals are fishermen but their main activity is flower farming.The nearby Gulf Stream provides the islands with a year-round mild climate and as a result, millions of flowers are grown along the Atlantic Coast. Churchtown Farm specializes in Narcissi, and so it the pressure is on in the run up to Easter.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (6)
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 - (7)
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.
CALAMAITY JANE
From the Great Plains of the American West to the Rocky Mountains, In addition to the myth, the film recounts the moving and raw reality of Martha Canary, alias Calamity Jane, whose life spanned the second half of the 19th century. She lived during the era of the last convoys to the Pacific, took part in the Indian Wars, contributed to the building of new towns, lived through epidemics, loneliness and the ravages of alcohol, witnessed the birth of journalism, contributed to writing the story of the Far West, and led the life of an independent woman.
JOURNEYS IN INDIA
BHAVNAGAR: LAND OF SURPRISES. Where can you find literally hundreds of Jain Temples, a lost civilization and one of the top birding destinations in the world—the Bhavnagar region of course. Follow Bill as he attempts to climb 4000 steps to the great Jain temples of Palitana, floats through a lagoon full of flamingoes, egrets and cranes and learns about a kingdom lost to history.
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
KRUGER NATL PARK: HUNT FOR THE CHEETAH. In all previous Journeys’ shows, only glimpses of the cheetah were seen. Here at Kruger, we get up close to this shy cat before heading out of the park and visiting a special research and breeding center dedicated to cheetahs.
BIG FIVE CHALLENGE
LION DAY. Today’s mission is to track and locate lion, get within 50 meters on foot or vehicle and stay in that range for 10 minutes to qualify. The best lion photograph of the day will be judged by wildlife photographer, Kimi Stewart. Barrel the guide for Devil and Prada, creates much needed humour and team spirit as he attaches Karina’s blonde hair extensions to his head! The morning session proves to be very valuable for the lagging Devil and Prada team, as they locate a big lion pride including cubs for additional bonus points. A fishing task is added to up the ante and Jesse, (from the Devil and Prada team) begins by eating an earth worm for extra luck! Michael from team terminator miraculously manages to catch a fish in the shallows with his hands! After much humour and antics, it’s back to the afternoon lion session and the Invincibles strike by also locating a lion pride. Team terminator walk for miles as they track down lion spoor but are unfortunate to catch up to the pride before the cut off time. They do however bump into 2 black rhino on the way and enjoy the moment. Kimi has only 2 photographs to judge tonight and the leaderboard table does a complete turn!
WORLD MEDICINE (18)
S2. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
WORLD MEDICINE (19)
S2. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
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...
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.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (43)
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.
JOURNEYS IN INDIA
PANNA: LAND OF THE DHOLE. Over the years, Bill has been able to find and film all of the great predators of India, but one—the wild Asiatic Dog or Dhole. These illusive and endangered canines have rarely been captured on camera. This is the last great wildlife challenge Bill has yet to conquer…Will he succeed?
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.