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TRAVEL THRU HISTORY
WILMINGTON. America’s military history is on display on the decks of the USS North Carolina. Then we visit the historic Confederate Fort Fisher civil war museum and learn about the Carolina’s role in the civil war.
A YEAR IN THE WILD
EP.1. Rosemary catches up with the conservancy’s rarest large carnivore, a coalition of 3 male cheetahs. The Pungwe pack get waist deep into their hunting as they pursue a wildebeest into a water pan. Denning season has begun. The pack are on the hunt for impala. Rosemary deals with a shocking snare removal. The splinters take on another herd of wildebeest.
TIGERFISH: AFRICA'S PIRANHA
Legends say they are man-eaters, that even crocodiles fear them. Some say they’re the ghosts of the river, ‘demon fish’ that bring bad luck. Few people have ever been lucky enough to see one in the flesh and for angling legend Andy Coetzee, coming face to face with a Goliath Tigerfish is a lifelong dream. He will do almost anything to feed his obsession and unravel the mystery behind Africa’s Piranha! Andy has travelled the world in search of the most elusive fish on the planet. He’s obstinate, passionate and determined and when it comes to fishing, he’s been there and done it all. But one big fish still eludes him – the Goliath Tigerfish! Catching one of these legendary monsters will be the apex of his fishing career. But it’s easier said than done. The Tigerfish is rated by sport anglers as the hardest fish in the world to catch. Andy will need his lifetime of experience to succeed on this mission. And he’s ready to risk his life to fulfil his dream. His journey starts in the Okavango Delta where he’ll brave crocodile infested waters to study Tigerfish underwater. Only a handful of people have ever dived these channels but it’s one of a few Tigerfish hotspots on the planet where he can track them down in clear waters. Tigerfish have carved out their niche in some of the most inaccessible habitats on the planet and as a result very little is known about these cousins of the Piranha. Many would say that finding this elusive fish in the deepest river on the planet is almost a mission impossible, but Andy will stop at nothing to reach his goal. Traveling into the depths of the Congo is like venturing into a lost world. It’s no coincidence that it’s referred to as the ‘Heart of Darkness’ – this is the land of plagues and river pirates and Andy will have to brave them all to meet his nemesis. Even if he hooks one, there’s no guarantee he’ll be able to land it. Goliath’s are almost impossible to catch – their bony jaws and inch long teeth are impervious to most fishing tackle Andy’s epic quest plunges him into the depths of the Tigerfishes secret realm. His expertise as an angler is taunted and challenged at every cast, but every fresh failure adds to his awe and respect of these legendary monster fish.
EASTWOOD
Join us in paying homeage to Clint Eastwood, one of Hollywood's iconic actor, film director, composer and producer. Throughout his life, Eastwood has reaped triumphs and defeats, directed more than 44 films, and acted in more than 72... Winner of over 150 awards including four Oscars, the legendary Eastwood has not only secured his place in the history of Hollywood, but in the history of world cinema.
LET'S ALL GO TO THE SEA
CAMBODIA, SMILING AGAIN. Coastlines and seafronts are the gateways to the oceans, a source of many and varied natural resources. It’s easy to understand why half of the world’s population lives along or near the coast. Throughout history man has discovered and settled faraway places by first reaching land on the coasts and seafronts. And it’s one explanation for the fascinating racial mix that is often found on coasts. The ten coastlines featured in the series brilliantly reflect the lifestyles and customs of the people that use them.
TRAFALGAR
The greatest navel battle in history, entirely recreated in computer-generated images : a grandiose documentary spectacle that takes us as close to historical reality as possible. Thanks to a technological process blending real settings, costumed actors and virtual images, this absolutely unique docufiction relates the Battle of Trafalgar, which brought together 60 ships, 35 000 men and more than 5 000 cannon. A legendary epic, recounted by the author of the French defeat, Admiral Villeneuce, with light shed by international experts.
DISTANT SHORES
NORMANDY, FRANCE. 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
PARIS, FRANCE. 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.
BIG COAST
PRINCE RUPERT CHINOOK AND HALI. Fishing Prince Rupert, Ha-Nee-Nah Lodge on Dundas Island and Hecate Strait for Chinook Salmon and Pacific Halibut!
TRAVEL THRU HISTORY
AUSTIN. The live music capital of the US has an interesting past. Take an in depth look at one of Austin’s oldest hotels, The Driskill. Then we’ll learn about Texan independence in the Bob Bullock History museum. Finally, we’ll end up at one of Austin’s most historic buildings, the Texas state capitol.
NOMADS
BIG MOUNTAIN EXTREME SKIING IN LAS LENAS, ARGENTINA. A group of pro skiers travel a tough journey to South America in the hopes of experiencing the world-renown ski terrain Las Lenas, Argentina.
WIND QUEST - (1)
Arthur de Kersauson, a young city-dweller hooked on extreme sports, and Antoine Auriol, World Champion in the Kiteboard Pro World Tour, set out in search of the winds of the world, collecting facts, fiction and amusing anecdotes. Their quest takes them all over the world, to destinations that include France, Reunion Island, Morocco, Turkey, Quebec, India, Namibia, Spain, Mexico, Ireland and Chile. The wind carves out the landscape of a country and shapes its inhabitants, customs and culture. These incisive, entertaining mini-road movies document our travellers' encounters with local people - moving, instructive, sometimes bizarre and always exotic. Wherever the wind blows, Arthur tries out wind-related activities, while Antoine seeks out elusive air currents, with his kite, hang-glider and slackline always at the ready.
RACING GREEN - (3)
After 5 star accommodation in Seattle the Racing Green engineers continue their epic journey across the USA. They meet a team of Zeromotorcycle who show them around San Francisco with electric bikes. They cruise along Highway No. 1, invite a police officer to test the SR-0, get lost in Las Vegas, drive across Hoover Dam and attend a high powered engineering convention in Austin Texas where they give a key note speech about their electric car experiences. Just before the Mexican border they have a first accident.
RACING GREEN - (4)
Getting into Mexico makes the team nervous because they hear more and more stories about drug wars along the US border. Exactly in that danger zone they get stuck at night with a broken shock absorber. Various other delays build up serious time pressure to attend a major press conference in Mexico City. Eventually the team starts to relax and accepts a certain unpredictability. They get stuck in a bus strike in Oaxaca, visit a huge wind farm in La Ventosa and get welcomed by a heavily armed police escort at the border of Guatemala.
GEORGIA, CRADLE OF WINE
360° GEO - Report portrays a changing wine region that is torn between the ancient traditions of its soviet heritage and modern market requirements.In the Soviet era, Georgia was said to be the wine cellar of the USSR.Even after the collapse of the huge empire, wine remained one of the country's most important export goods. But since Russia has imposed an embargo, exports have declined dramatically.Georgia is now in search of new sales markets at a time when winegrowing in its Caucasus region is in full swing. Small winegrowers, cooperatives and winegrowing estates based on the Western model vie with each other for quantity and quality.
INDIA THE LARGEST SCHOOL MEAL IN THE WORLD
The Indian NGO Akshaya Patra runs 17 industrial kitchens in eight Indian states, and feeds 120 million students. These are children whose parents cannot afford a warm meal for their offspring. In the city of Hubli-Dharwad alone, 180,000 children are catered for every day : chefs and assistants prepare 250.000 naans, 4 tons of rice and 6 tons of vegetables within only a few hours with a multitude of pots simmering all night long. A myriad of drivers then shuttle the food to the schools - an extraordinary logistic and organizational achievement.
WILD CULTURE
MASAI MARA. Claudio Iturra (conductor) part to Kenya to go into the Massai Mara National Park, one of the most beautiful nature reserves of Planet Earth. To do this you must travel thousands of kilometers on highways and roads quite dangerous, due to the heavy congestion that present and confusing traffic signs, as well as drivers risky maneuvers in the area. However, part of their journey in order to reach the Mara River, from inside the Massai Mara, home to hippos, lions and the great Nile Crocodile, main objectives of the team in this new adventure.
INSIDE OUTER SPACE
APOLLO 11, KUIPER BELT, URANUS, SETI, NASA, LAW IN SPACE. 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.
THE AVIATORS (8)
S3. Mackinac Island: Our fly-in destination of the year. This rustic Michigan area has plenty to offer and is accessible via its secluded private airport. SR-71: We explore the mysterious Lockheed Blackbird reconnaissance plane from 1966. Based on the A-12 that was tested in Area 51, the SR-71 was developed as a "Black Project. " Aviation Career Choices: Not everyone who loves airplanes wants to be a pilot. What are some of the many other ways to make a living in the world of aviation?
NOMADS
BASE JUMPING IN THE LAUTERBRUNNEN VALLEY-SWITZERLAND. Follow base jumping icon and ski base pioneer into the heart of Switzerland.
ANCIENT CULTURE - (13)
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.
CRISIS (2001)
In December 2001, Argentina lived the worst financial, social and institutional crisis, since the restitution of the democracy in 1983. Crisis of 2001, revive those fateful days, next to the protagonists and the witnesses of the happening
PAST HUNTERS
S1 EP 09: WHITBY HALL. Built in the early 1800s, Whitby Hall used to be an administrative center and now stands as a public park and arts center. It has never before been investigated, but staff have reported many noises and presences among them.
007: FOR OUR EYES ONLY
In “For Our Eyes Only,” get to know all the actors who have embodied the super spy: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig, their similarities and characteristics that differentiate each one when exhibiting his well-known charm, class and elegance, combined with physical and mental prowess, that makes 007 a real life super hero.
CRAZY FOR MADONNA
A biography of a universal icon of music and Hollywood, Madonna, better known as the Queen of Pop. Sabbatical Entertainment celebrates Madonna’s illustrious career spanning more than four decades, always pushing the boundaries of entertainment. Not afraid of controversy, the Material girl, through her talents, redefined and reshaped pop culture history.
NOMADS
WHITEWATER KAYAKING IN NORWAY. International kayakers travel the whitewater of Norway and show us the natural beauty that Norway has to offer.
NEW FRONTIER
DANGER ASTEROIDS AHEAD. The question often rises is the cost of space exploration really worth it? Could the money be better spent elsewhere. If so one space program would have to remain. The planetary defence program, to locate identify and deflect a wayward asteroid from hitting Earth and destroying our civilzation because at last count there were 15,000 possible dangerous candidates close to Earth.
NEW FRONTIER
FIRST LIGHT. For an instrument first developed as recently as the 17th century, the telescope has travelled a long way. The latest version of the once-humble telescope will be going a lot farther – carrying us ever closer to the first light that ever bathed the Universe in which we live.
BIG COAST
DUNCANBY LODGE SEASON KICKOFF. For 15 years the Big Coast Crew has remained completely committed to expedition boating, showcasing West Coast adventure and telling the tales of this final frontier. From iconic Chinook salmon to Grizzlies, Spirit Bear and Orcas, incredible wildlife roams this land and keeps watch over one of the last great coastal ecosystems on Earth. Each season, Big Coast runs the BC Inside Passage from Alaska and Prince Rupert Southbound through Great Bear Rainforest and Vancouver Island. It’s an epic journey of 1,500 kilometres through pristine coastal waterways and wilderness. And each season, with marine weather, wildlife and fish migrations, is a little bit different. In the spirit of coastal conservation, Big Coast practices catch-and-release Tyee Chinook Salmon (over 30lbs) angling and only taking what you need. Going strong for 15 years, Big Coast features 13 new half hour episodes every year! A 300-mile boat trip from Vancouver to Duncanby Lodge in Rivers Inlet for Percy Walkus Hatchery Chinook Fundraiser!
A DOG'S LIFE
A Dog’s Life explores the widely assumed facts that may actually be based on faulty and out-dated research. Ingenious experiments and meticulous observation reveal that the problems dogs solve best are those that involve interacting with humans. A fascinating and fun documentary that gives us ‘a dog’s eye view’ on the world.
TRAVEL THRU HISTORY
MINNEAPOLIS. We’ll find out why they called Minneapolis the “Mill City” when we visit the Mill City Museum. Then we march over to the Union’s Fort Snelling, the first permanent structure in Minnesota, and then head underground and learn about St. Paul’s organized crime hide outs.
A YEAR IN THE WILD
EP.2. A resident baboon on one of the ranches requires some human help to extract a snare. The splinters pack run into a coalition of cheetahs. Jess visits the new-born Splinters pups. Pungwe are on the hunt for big game as they take on formidable buffalo. The Splinters once again demonstrate their extraordinary hunting tactics.
BIG FIVE CHALLENGE
ELEPHANT DAY. Today’s mission is to track and locate a bull elephant with tusks longer than 50 cm, get within 50 meters on foot and stay in that range for 10 minutes to qualify. The best elephant picture of the day will be judged by wildlife photographer, Kimi Stewart. Team terminator’s approach on a huge bull elephant suddenly takes a different turn as the wind direction changes. Adrenaline begins to flow as the elephant mock charges and breaks a tree to show his strength. Team Invincibles hold their ground as an elephant draws closer to investigate their presence. A long standoff takes place as the huge beast towers over Mun (Indian contestant). The silence is broken as the elephant chooses to mock charge before crashing through the bush. Team Devil and Prada deal with their own drama as their elephant encounter gets too close for comfort. Kimi Stewart, the photographic judge chooses the best photograph of the day and the presenter, Sami Sabiti declares the leader of the day at the leader board session.
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
NORTHERN CAPE - SOUTH AFRICA’S DESERT. Once a year in good rain years, the deserts of South Africa explode in color. This is the greatest flower bloom in the world. We venture into the desert to experience this first-hand and film the rare animals that call this arid land home.
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
DURBAN: CITY OF DIVERSITY. Few people know that Gandhi got his political activist start in South Africa. This is a city where Asia meets Africa and is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Here Journeys encounters people of European, Far Eastern and Indian descent as well as the local Zulus.
A LEGEND ON TRACKS SCANDINAVIA'S KIRUNA RAILWAY
It is a seemingly never ending train, and carries Scandinavian iron ore to the Norwegian haven of Narvik. On its route, the train passes majestic mountains, narrow tunnels and sheer hillsides, plunging down into the Fjords. The spectacular railway track marked the lives of previous generations. The legendary Kiruna Railway has witnesses heavy wagons since 1903, some of them weighing up to 8,500 tonnes. In former times the loads were pulled by steam locomotives, nowadays they are pulled with electric ones.
ARCTIC: THE ROUTE OF THE NUCLEAR-POWERED ICEBREAKERS
This report accompanies a polar cargo ship through the Arctic Sea and provides a rare insight into the interior of the Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker float. Along the north coast of Russia, a land of climatic extremes, lies one of the most difficult to navigate straits in the world. The Northern Sea route is a 6,000 kilometer shipping lane through the Polar Sea.
ANCIENT CULTURE - (14)
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.
HAPPINESS IS ON THE PLATE - (4)
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.
CHINA, A TIMELESS COUNTRY
PART 1. This series goes through the most unknown places in the Republic of China, discovering at each step the marks that its history has left in the present and a look and approach towards the future of this great nation. PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE of China, in the country without time.