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BIG FIVE CHALLENGE
LEOPARD DAY. Today’s mission is to track and locate leopard, however there is no range or time requirement. They simply need to see a leopard, take a photograph and have it certified by their guides to qualify. The best leopard photograph of the day will be judged by wildlife photographer, Kimi Stewart. All teams are upbeat as they locate plenty of fresh leopard spoor, but in the morning session, only team Devil and Prada qualify by spotting a leopard on top of a hill. A filming task is added to this episode and presented by Kim Wolhuter, one of the finest wildlife film makers in Africa. The teams are given one video camera each and asked to capture the best 30 second wildlife clip of the day. Team terminator choose to film a hyena den and Kate is awestruck as the inquisitive mother hyena walks over and touches her. Team Devil and Prada film an awesome buffalo stampede but there is one problem….Karina forgets to press record!! The afternoon leopard mission turns out to be frustrating as team Terminator and the Invincibles fail to sight a leopard, bumping Devil and Prada way in the lead.
WHAT IN THE WORLD - (15)
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 - (16)
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.
EUROPE'S COASTLINES FROM ABOVE - (3)
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.
EUROPE'S COASTLINES FROM ABOVE - (4)
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.
HAPPINESS IS ON THE PLATE - (1)
A tasty series blending travel, cooking, nature and civic sense, following the daily work of five "green" chefs fighting for eco-friendly cooking in France, China, California, Benin and Tasmania. To preserve the environment, to give preference to local products and to indulge our taste buds with healthy foods, is the creed of these new chefs from five continents. 5 places, 5 biotopes, 5 chefs or 'food entrepreneurs': Arnaud Daguin in the Basque country, Dai Jiangjun in the Zhejiang Chinese mountains, Luke Burgess in Tasmania, David Kinch in California and Godfrey Nzamujo in Benin. Serving the future on their plates, and happiness as a side dish.
THE FORCE OF THE AIR
INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY. Multidisciplinary documentary series that reveals some of the particular weather conditions of the Chilean territory and its evolution over time ; how these influence the daily life, economy and worldview of our culture ; and the potential they offer for national progress and development of unconventional renewable energy.
BLUE REALM
LIONS OF THE DEEP. 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.
TWENTY MASTERPIECES OF NATURE
GUNUNG LEUSER. Throughout the world, there are men and women who strive to protect the planet, rather than exploiting its resources. They know that man cannot exist without nature, and realize that nature now requires someone to safeguard and protect it. Twenty Masterpieces of Nature takes you to the beautiful places where these heroes do their work. See unparalleled footage of Brazil’s Iguazu Falls, Canada’s Waterton Lakes, and even Madagascar’s lunar reliefs. This series gives you a behind the scenes tour of places where most men never even get to set foot. This series not only features stunning images of the natural treasures hidden within these sanctuaries, it also takes you on a journey of hope, proving that man and nature can be allies and coexist in harmony.
WILL WE SOON BE EATING IN VITRO MEAT
Does cultured meat - which numerous scientists in various countries are working on - open up real perspectives for feeding a rising population and for fighting pollution? Or does it represent a false hope? Will the environmental arguments put forward in its favour be enough to convince consumers to eat cultured meat? Is the current commercial success of the first meat-substitute products available on the market heralding a change in what we eat? Would it not be preferable to turn towards insects, given that they are an already established source of protein and, what's more, are natural? This documentary, shot in the US, China, India, France, Holland and Laos, will change the way you see steak - forever!
WHAT IN THE WORLD - (28)
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.
PATHS OF READING
How do our brains carry out the process of reading? A professor emeritus guides us through this fascinating exploration of a high-precision neural mechanism. The film structures itself around a central question we ask as an enigma: how to reconcile the cultural singularity that is reading, developed recently by our single species, with the slow pace of genetic evolution, and therefore with the fixity of brain biology? Stanislas Dehaene proposed an astonishing scientific hypothesis: neuronal recycling. In other words, our cultural inventions, such as reading, resulting in the diversion of pre-existing brain function.
THE AVIATORS (13)
S5. AIRCRAFT ENGINES: We take it back to basics when examining the components used to build aircraft engines so that they produce the kind of power needed to make airplanes fly. AIR TRACTOR: From fertilizing crops to fighting wildfires, the aerial application aircraft is a highly specialized bear of a bird... not to mention, it looks super cool!
CARSTANSZ
THE SEVENTH SUMMIT. Snowy Mountains rise high above the untouched jungle of New Guinea, breaking through heavy rain clouds. A limestone pyramid, known as the Carstensz Pyramid, soars above them as the most exotic, but also the most inaccessible mountain in the world. The peak of this mountain was conquered for the first time, by Heinrich Harrer, in 1962. Access to the foothills of this mountain lead through the territory of the legendary Damal native tribes and still belongs amongst the most adventurous expeditions. Apart from obtaining the necessary permits, the biggest problem lies is in persuading the naked natives to help us with the transport of equipment from Beoga, across wild rivers and mountainous jungle, up to the snowy glaciers below the Carstensz Pyramid.
OUT OF TOWN ADVENTURES
S1 EP 05: PALM SPRINGS - JOSHUA TREE. Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. Season 1 visits attractions from California to Rwanda, Switzerland, Iceland, Utah, Zambia, Mexico, The Grand Canyon, Georgia (the Eastern European one) Louisiana, Hawaii, Mauritius and Seychelles. 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!
OUT OF TOWN ADVENTURES
S1 EP 06: RWANDA. Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. Season 1 visits attractions from California to Rwanda, Switzerland, Iceland, Utah, Zambia, Mexico, The Grand Canyon, Georgia (the Eastern European one) Louisiana, Hawaii, Mauritius and Seychelles. 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!
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
KILIMANJARO: THE ROOF OF AFRICA. Host Bill Ball begins the ascent of the highest mountain in Africa. Trouble almost immediately affects the team as the cameraman suffers from fatigue and altitude sickness. Just over halfway, the trip is in serious doubt as altitude, cold and wind force the team to evaluate their fitness to continue.
THE GLASS EYE
For the first time in medical history a patient with Alzheimer's disease managed to communicate his thoughts and feelings from the inside of the disease. William Utermohlen painted the slow and methodical destruction of his brain. With poetry and tenderness, this documentary shows us the painter and his work near-at-hand the creative process.
MISSION EXPLORATION: MEGALOPOLIS - (3)
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.
WILD CULTURE
OVAMBO. A curious reporter, outdoor lover, will not rest until he shows us every mystery of the wild, black heart of Central Africa, discovering the stories, traditions, landscapes and gastronomy of countries like Namibia, Kenya, and Tanzania. A trip through some of the strangest and most amazing places in the world.
ANCIENT CULTURE - (11)
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.
EUROPE'S COASTLINES FROM ABOVE - (5)
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.
EUROPE'S COASTLINES FROM ABOVE - (6)
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 - (48)
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 - (49)
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.
NOMADS
RESPECT-EXTREME BIG MOUNTAIN SKIING AROUND THE GLOBE. Respect is something all skiing athletes must have. Respect for different cultures, lifestyles and their environment.
ON THE HIGHWAYS OF HISTORY
The construction of a new highway near the city of Orleans has permitted to excave archaeological treasures and reveal exceptional information about one of the richest region of French and European History. 250 archaeologists have only 18 months to explore the 100 kilometers of the site, before the complete destruction of these precious and fragile trails of the past. Despite the difficult climatic conditions, the fruitful scientific discoveries completed by CGI reconstructions, are taking us on the long roads of times from Neolithic Age to the 15th Century.
THE ISLANDERS
CAPE VERDE. 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.
MUNDO AD PORTAS (7)
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.
CLOSE-UP ON WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Europe still harbours a diversified wild animal life struggling to survive in the face of global urbanization. Approaching the more timid species such as roe deer presents quite a challenge to animal photographers seeking to pay tribute to them. These lovers of wild life develop incredible techniques and photographic tools to capture up-close these fleeting moments. From the coast of Brittany to the peaks of the Alps, this film passionately documents Nature’s beauty, revealing behind the scene the patience and know-how requested to make these unique shots.
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
MOMBASA: THE CENTER OF IT ALL. Gold, ivory and slaves drove the economy of the East coast of Africa 500 years ago. Join us as we explore the Portuguese and Arab roles in these horrific trade schemes. We’ll also investigate the pristine waters off the coast of the nearby National Park where our host dons a snorkel mask and comes face-to-face with the creatures of the coral reef.
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
ARUSHA/MANYARA: HIDDEN WONDERS OF THE NORTH. The Great Rift Valley is actually where the continent of Africa is literally tearing itself apart. It’s a geologic phenomenon where one side is a rainforest full of colorful birds and strange monkeys and the other, a large lake centered on a vast plain. Two bordering eco-zones…double the wildlife.
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
GREAT CITIES OF TANZANIA: COUNTDOWN TO HISTORY. To this day sisal, a rope making fiber plant, is a mainstay of the economy. Journeys tours the capital city of Tanzania and its diverse religious institutions before heading into sisal country. We’ll learn about the German influences and the seldom heard story of Livingstone’s final trip across Africa.
AUTISTS, A PLACE AMONG THE OTHERS?
Autism remains a mystery. People with autism will live with this disorder all their life and our societies are all facing the same question: how to take care of them? France lags behind on this subject. Comparing the experiences of other countries, Italy, Sweden, Germany, and Quebec, we will clarify the French situation and demonstrate that practices exist and allow to improve significantly the autist’s life. Every time it comes to real societal choices that reveal our various ways to approach difference. But there are in any case, no simple answers to this complex problem.
ROLL ON CINEMA
This film endeavours to show how the invention of cinema was in no way inevitable, and how it may well have been a mere accident. To pinpoint the start, it all began in the heart of Paris, in the depths of darkened room, on 28 March 1798, when Etienne-Gaspard Robertson gave one of his first screenings of his "Fantasmagoria" - making ghosts and spectres dance. But how did we move from perfecting the magic lantern to the cinematography of the Lumiére brothers? The invention was born throughout the 19th century, out of the unpredictable crossing of two parallel research paths - that of philosophical toys and the photography of movement. Originally-named optical devices - such as the kinesigraph, the zoetrope, the praxinoscope and the phenakistoscope, without forgetting the photographic revolver or gun - associated the realm of toys with the realm of thought, reflecting both a fascination for the magical effects produced by animation and speed, and a desire to understand human anatomy, and analyse the phenomenon of vision. All these pre-cinema optical devices literally stemmed from a desire for spectacle and the will to acquire knowledge. Robertson, Reynaud, Plateau, Muybridge and Marey spearheaded the adventure. Thanks to these brilliant inventors, we travel across the 19th century, ending in Paris in 1895 in the Salon Indien du Grand Café, where the first public movie screening took place.
PAST HUNTERS
S1 EP 12: ORDSALL HALL. Ordsall Hall is over 820 years old. It has been put to many uses including a family home, working men's club and church hall. With over 15 hauntings and many sightings, Ordsall Hall will certainly keep the team busy.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (11)
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.
BEAUTIFUL CHILE
XIMENA TORRES. 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.
A POPE FOR EVERYONE
In March 13, 2013, former Archibishop of Buenos Aires Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has turned to a beacon of hope for the world's catholic christian community as he became Pope. "The Pope for everyone" tells the life story of this humble man who became a Pope.
BLUE REALM
LIONS OF THE DEEP. 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.
SACRED CULTURE
JODPHUR. 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.
WILD CULTURE
ETOSHA. A curious reporter, outdoor lover, will not rest until he shows us every mystery of the wild, black heart of Central Africa, discovering the stories, traditions, landscapes and gastronomy of countries like Namibia, Kenya, and Tanzania. A trip through some of the strangest and most amazing places in the world.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (46)
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 - (47)
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.