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WILD ONES
EP. 11. Wildebeest and Zebra - Africa’s most famous drifters. Hundreds of thousands of zebra live together in the Serengeti. Their distinctive eye-catching stripes are as unique as fingerprints and even within the largest of gatherings no two zebra will be found with exactly the same stripes. Turtles that make epic journeys to reproduce. The most abundant sea turtle in the world, Olive Ridleys' have extraordinary nesting habits. These small turtles migrate massive distances between their oceanic feeding grounds and the shores that draw them back to mate, and then to nest. Sooty Tern - Sea birds that don’t come to land for years. Like the turtle, once it has left land for the first time, a young Sooty Tern may not go back for years, spending all its time in the ocean skies until it is time for it to breed. Soaring on outstretched wings, these elegant seabirds feed almost entirely on the fish driven to the surface by the hunters below. Australian Pelicans - Water birds that follow ephemeral rivers. Pelicans – these quirky, comical, big billed birds are usually thought of as spending all their time around coasts and harbors. They are widespread in Australia’s lakes, rivers, billabongs and estuaries – or other waterway with enough food for their fish-loving lifestyle. The whales and whale sharks that roam the great oceans. Some of the greatest migratory animals on earth are those that live in its waters and traverse its great oceans. From baleen whales that travel from the nutrient rich polar waters and the whale sharks whose migrations we barely understand.
ON THE CITIES’ ROOFTOPS
PARIS. How is life on the city’s roofs? This series scales new heights, exploring apartment buildings, towers and monuments to discover a world full of unsuspected treasures : our rooftops. By day and night, the population changes on these heights. There are people who work here, people who live here, and others who come here to relax. The world’s rooftops are a continual hive of activity…
OF BOATS AND MEN
EP. 01. Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.
QUIRKY SCIENCE
The Internet was invented during the cold war and launched in 1969. Yet it wasn’t made for the public. In fact, it was developed for the army to communicate quickly and secretly so that no spies could intercept and no bombs could disrupt the sharing of information! It was nothing like we know today. The Internet involved computers exchanging text, on a black field with green letters, and e-mail was only invented 2 years later because the developers needed a reliable tool to communicate. So only in 1972 was this application; electronic mail, introduced. The Internet we know now was actually a second, separate invention, launched over a decade and a half after the Internet was first launched, and was called the ‘World Wide Web’. Nobody was paying attention to Tim Berners-Lee and his pet idea, even though he had a radical new way for scientists to share data by linking documents to one another over the Internet! His proposal came back with the words "vague but exciting" written across the cover, so Berners-Lee took his invention to the people: with a website, bringing us the Internet we know today. Yet the Internet is only just out of its baby shoes, and is now being used to drive radical change in music and films, politics and business, changing the very way we see and interact with one another! From the computer screen to mass protests in the street, So what will the future bring us, how will the Web 3.0 change us? A web that can understand human needs?
QUIRKY SCIENCE
Computers: Early examples of computers are the ancient Antikythera machine and the 19th century engines made by Charles Babbage. But Babbages's designs could not be completed as its construction was ahead of its time! The makers of the first electric computer got a $850 fee to complete their work. They did, but WW2 halted progression. That same war sparked the need for a rapid development for strong calculation machines. The computer was invented because astronauts and the military needed huge calculators. You see, it’s hard for a human being to calculate immense figures like ‘how far will this space shuttle be in six days if we launch it today?’ These early computers were 27,000 kg examples yet had about as much power as a calculator today. One invention created the possibility to downsize these huge computer models: the transistor. Developed in the early 1950s the fingertip - sized transistors replaced huge vacuum tubes of the pre-war computers, in helping them to make one decision, between: ‘zero’ or ‘one’, or ‘on’ or ‘off’. That simple decision is the foundation for a code, the language of computers. The transistor opened the door to the personal computer. What about its future? Supercomputers? Computers that are calculating most of the things around us: buildings, airplanes up to the smallest level: our DNA to calculate which gene would have to be targeted for medical improvements. Computers are way ahead of us – or so it seems.
HISTORIC FOOTBALL MATCH IN FLORENCE
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, is today a so-called "museum-city". The small city center is invaded by thousands of tourists every day. But there is one sport tourists usually don't know : the calcio florentino, a violent game with no rules, exclusively for Florentine people. Struggling with the consequences of gentrification, the city is losing its identity and its citizens. But there is still one way in which Florence and the "Fiorentini" can express their own identity - the "Calcio Storico Fiorentino" (Historical Florentine soccer), a game that has been played in Florence for 800 years but only 3 days a year in the month of June! This primitive, tough and dangerous mix of football and boxing is played in one of the world's most famous squares, the Piazza Santa Croce. The players can hit the ball with their hands or feet, and they can stop their adversaries in any way possible. These two rules make the game one of the roughest sports ever played.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (44)
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?
NOMADS
WAKEBOARDING. This episode of Nomads provides a sneak peek at life as a professional wakeboarder, what the sport is, and the east coast world of wakeboarding.
VERSAILLES FURNITURE
Via six masterpieces, the film reveals the beauty of the spirit of Versailles of the 17th and 18th centuries. A unique homage to the people that crafted it, the furniture reveals the personal tastes of its commissioners, and portrays something that has ceased to exist! These unique items of furniture that once belonged to Louis 14th, Louis 15th, Marie-Antoinette and Louis 16th have fascinating stories to tell: the tortoise-shell chest-of-drawers with inlays of brass; an astronomical clock - a veritable miracle of science; the most emblematic example of French furniture art in the world - the King’s Desk; and the exquisite items made for Marie-Antoinette - the queen’s jewellery case and the wheat-sheaf furniture.
LOVE & MARRIAGE: SERENITY
Serenity tells the tale of a forbidden love story between a passionate girl named Grace and her lover, Totoy, from the remote Aeta tribe, scattered in central Luzon Island, Philippines. Serenity delves deep into the lives of the rural mountain tribe and what is left of the Aeta’s ancient and in-depth culture including their rituals for love, match making, weddings, hunting, giving birth and family.
OH DIOR!
Sabbatical Entertainment’s exclusive original documentary admires Christian Dior, the famous French fashion designer whose post–World War II creations were wildly popular and whose legacy continues to influence the fashion industry.
THE PAST HUNTERS
KNUTSFORD CROWN COURT – PART 1. Derek Acorah’s The Past Hunters travel to Knutsford and investigate a former Crown Court. Multiple people have been sentenced to death and life in prison, but will the team encounter any of its former inmates tonight?
RIP FILES
S01 EP. 03 - INTO THE LIGHT. Team members Patricia Marin and Malinka Franklin help a lost soul cross over into the light.
RIP FILES
S01 EP. 04 - HAUNTING MEMORIES. Investigators try new techniques and encounter more odd activities throughout this large estate.
REMOTE CONTROL WAR
The current campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan are the world’s first Robotic War, with over 7,000 robots in the air and 12,000 on the ground. Warfare has been revolutionised in a monumental shift. Mankind’s five thousand year monopoly on war is breaking down. Robotic war is here.
DIAMOND RIVER HUNTERS
CUT AND DRIED. The pressure is on to find the big diamond before the winter snow drives the team from the valley. But labour disputes have brought the operation to a halt. A community meeting is called and compromise is reached. The miners agree to pay the labourers directly and employ more people from the local villages. Work resumes at the mine, but overnight 2 accidents occur. The Rhino, their go anywhere off road vehicle has had a spectacular hand brake failure and ramped off a 20 ft cliff. It is a complete write off and will affect the mobility of the team. Warren has also collapsed and fainted, knocking himself unconscious and seriously grazing his face. The altitude and fatigue are wearing him down. Alan is now working the top site, but he has also been gripped by big stone fever and is determined not to leave without finding a large diamond. Kim finds a few small carat stones on the sorting table. Over night the first snow falls and Alan has to rescue his team and equipment from the top site. They get everyone out, but without road access or pumps they cannot continue to mine there. Down in the valley the river freezes over and they are unable to dive or pump. Mining cannot continue and the team has to pull out for the winter. The investors all return to the valley where there is a backlog of over 500 bags to be sorted. It takes two full days to go through all the remaining bags and the team find a number of small diamonds. The diamonds are successfully exported from Lesotho and arrive in Cape Town. A decision will then be made about which stones are to be cut and which will be sold in the rough. Unfortunately some of the bigger stones have faults and impurities in them. The evaluators at E-Diamonds advise Peter to sell most of the parcel uncut, but he is willing to take the risk and cut 20 of the 33 diamonds. The cutting process is risky and the stones are analysed and mapped out on the Saran machine over and over, before the cutting process begins. Carlos, the owner of Clarity Diamonds, is concerned about the faults in the bigger diamonds and worried about the outcome. Once all the stones are cut, they are certified for quality and Carlos delivers them to the investors in Durban. The value of the entire parcel, cut and uncut, is calculated and it turns out they have made a 50% return on their initial investment. The investors are not concerned by their loss, as the experience has been priceless. A geological survey has revealed that there are diamond-bearing pipes under their concession. It is now worth millions of dollars if sold, and the team have the option of returning to the valley and setting up a full-scale diamond mine.
MOST INTRIGUING SAFARI DESTINATIONS
ANTELOPE PARK. Karina’s adventure continues at Antelope Park. She actually walks with lions and enjoys a wild swim with animated elephants. Karina watches lions feed, perhaps a little too close and witnesses a successful lion hunt before her very eyes.
MOST INTRIGUING SAFARI DESTINATIONS
BUMI HILLS SAFARI LODGE. Overlooking the enormous expanse of Lake Kariba, the vistas from Bumi Hills are breath taking! With crystal clear waters, rich red sand and plenty of wildlife, this place epitomizes paradise! In this episode Karina flies with Craig to the North West of Zimbabwe to visit Bumi Hills on the edge of Lake Kariba. Karina and Craig catch and cook their own fish in mud, watch the intriguing habits of Kariba elephants and track intrepid black rhino.
CHERNOBYL 4 EVER
On April 26th of 1986, the reactor #4 on Chernobyl’s nuclear plant exploded, contaminating 40% of the European territory with its’ radioactive cloud. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers known as “Liquidators” sacrificed themselves to handle the fire and deal with the consequences of one of the biggest industrial disaster of our History. Shortly after, the Soviet authorities decided to built a sarcophagus covering up the damaged reactor, leaving everyone to think that this would seal off for good the source of the problem. Twenty-five years later, a new confinement structure is under work in an effort to consolidate and secure over the long term the sarcophagus slowly affected over time. Will this so called “containment” - which should be ready within the next 5 years - settle for good any future risks of contamination or will it act more as a camouflage structure concealing the truth while benefiting the PR of the big corporations involved? Over the years the site has also turned into a strange place of curiosity and fascination. The new generation born after 1986 called the “Chernobyl Children” is struggling between occultation and desire to know the truth . Most of these young people only relate to the history of the site through the use of virtual reality, as players of the popular 3D video game Stalker. Some are still willing to face the facts and wander what lies for them and the world in the future. They know Chernobyl accident and its aftermath has affected their lives forever and they are not ready to take the truth for granted.
RUDOLF NUREYEV
The film focuses on the frequent trips that the legendary Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev made to Turkey between 1980 and 1990, and explores his affinity for the country, which carried echoes for him of the homeland (and mother) that he was not allowed to visit after his defection to the West in 1961, and did not see again until 1987. It includes contributions by many of those who knew Nureyev during this period - principally his long-time friend Yasemin Pirinccioglu, who worked with him to stage "The Sleeping Beauty" in Istanbul, and is the keeper of his Turkish archive. It combines these with hitherto unseen footage from private films made at the time.
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.
AFRICA'S DEADLIEST
EP. 02. Killer armies collaborate to take down larger prey. On land, a zebra’s kick can kill, but in the water it’s easy meat for a congregation of crocodiles. Wild dogs may not seem like fearsome predators, but a pack kills fast, brutally and often.
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.
OUT OF TOWN ADVENTURES
S1 EP 01: GRAND CANYON. 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 02: GRAND CANYON. 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!
MARS RISING
THE HUMAN FACTOR. 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.
A COUNTER HISTORY OF INTERNET
A look back at the emergence of Internet freedom defence movements that have sprung up in reaction to growing regulation of the Web by governments and multinationals. Internet was created by hippies while being funded by the military! This improbable culture shock gave birth to an area of freedom that was impossible to censor or control. Yet for years, that is precisely what a certain number of political leaders have sought to do, prompting hackers and defenders of freedom to enter the political arena.
DESPERATE HOURS
EP. 07. In this sobering yet thrilling instalment of Desperate Hours our special focus on Geological Disasters. Now most natural disasters, including volcanoes and earthquakes are of course geological disasters. But, avalanches, landslides, blizzards and heatwaves. They don’t – usually – causes fatalities in the tens of thousands. Do they? Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. While casualty counts might be lower, geological disturbances like landslides and heat waves can cause their fair share of misery. A heat wave for instance, can be one of nature’s silent killers. India is justifiably renowned for its hot climate, but the heat wave that scorched India in the middle of this decade was something else. For two miserable weeks. In New Delhi, the 45 degree heat actually started melting roads. Ours is a dangerous world, where geological mishaps – avalanches, landslides, heat waves, sinkholes and blizzards, can spell disaster, almost as much as the big cataclysms such as earthquakes, volcanoes and tidal waves. It’s enough to make you want to purchase that one way ticket to Mars.
DESPERATE HOURS
EP. 08. Our focus for this chilling but fascinating episode of Desperate Hours is on Nuclear and Industrial Disasters.Nuclear nuclear power depends on harnessing the energy released during one of two processes - nuclear fission, or nuclear fusion.In both Nuclear fusion and nuclear fission, energy is released from the high-powered atomic bonds between the particles within a nucleus. The two processes differ, in that Nuclear Fission means splitting an atom into two, or more, smaller atoms. While Nuclear Fusion, is the fusing of two, or more, smaller atoms into a larger one. Ironically nuclear power is a relatively clean source of energy, which is great. But of course, unless the utmost precautions are taken in generating nuclear power, then the consequences can go beyond merely disastrous, to the unthinkable, the horrific. Safety in the workplace and care for the environment are a human responsibility but when it comes to nuclear power it’s not just industrial accidents that threaten tragic consequences. on an epic scale. A natural disaster such as a volcano or earthquake is something we have little-or-no control over and when such an event strikes a nuclear power facility the resulting disaster can be off the scale and last for decades.
THE SUBVERSIVES
Theo van Boven becomes Director of Human Rights for the UN in 1977, where it was impossible to even name a country for gross violations. No bureaucrat, he battles the most repressive regimes of the late 20th century, such as Chile and Argentina and opens the UN door for the first time to "subversive" survivors from across the world. Risking everything, he even takes on the US and the Secretary General.
INFESTATION
UNDERWATER INVASION. Water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface and is the medium of life. All life forms and their surrounding ecosystems are dependent upon water, without it we would cease to exist. Director of Notre Dame’s Environmental Change Initiative, Dr. David Lodge examines the infestations that are spreading throughout our fresh and salt water systems and clogging our precious waterways.
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
THE LAND OF THE ZULU. South Africa has many different tribal groups and ethnic people, but none have a more fascinating story than the Zulu. These were once the most feared warriors in all of Africa and they have fiercely held onto that culture. They’re also dedicated conservationists and we see first-hand the wildlife sanctuaries they’ve created. This is a proud people with a unique history, and we get to share that with them.
GREAT WHITE CODE RED
The Great White shark is a highly complex predator with advanced sensory weaponry. Two shark specialists, Dr Craig O’Connell and Dr Geremy Cliff look beneath the skin of the Great White to reveal the true source of its extraordinary predatory abilities and discover the secrets of one the world’s most feared predators.
TRAVEL BY DART
COSTA RICA. Spanish is one of the languages that Sorin speaks, so when it comes to countries that he visits for Travel by Dart, a Latino region is a gift. This episode features the only country in the world that doesn't have an army but provides a million happy adventures in between. Mihailovici jumps into a series of adrenaline-rushed activities, from getting to the hardest-to-access waterfall in the world to ziplining and ATV riding. While in Costa Rica, Sorin also finds himself in a crazy, magnetic field, in the middle of nowhere, as his car starts moving by itself up the hill. To sweeten up the things, a full-body massage in chocolate is a bucket list item that finally comes true during the filming of this episode. This incredible scenery brings visual treats to the viewers. It educates them on how Costa Rica and its equatorial climate became a top attraction for the rest of the world after the pandemic. Pura Vida!
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.
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!
PAST HUNTERS
S1 EP 01: BULKELEY HOTEL. The former home of Queen Victoria is now home to many spirits who have been seen by guests and staff. Witness the first ever formal documentation of the paranormal activities in the Bulkeley Hotel.
CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE
EP. 12. No country other than France operates an elite military force that invites foreign nationals to serve in its ranks. With a reputation for being a safe haven for individuals with questionable pasts, the French Foreign Legion is a true mercenary army that has garnered signifi cant respect within the global special operations community. This episode of CQB examines a raid by the Foreign Legion on a small airport in Iraq during the 1990 Gulf War, exploring the nature of the Legion, how it diff ers from other special forces, and how it prepares for a wide variety of close quarter battle scenarios in conflict situations around the world.
CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE
EP. 13. Ten years ago, thousands of US and Coalition forces personnel, ranging from elite soldiers to reservists, found themselves in the middle of two confl icts that required an entirely diff erent approach to warfare than they had previously experienced. From special forces units securing vital points of strategic interest and capturing key individuals in Afghanistan. This episode of CQB takes a close look at some of at how special operations were integrated into regular units and how they fought through many close quarter combat situations with a combination of intelligence, high-tech weaponry and surveillance technologies to fi nd and capture Saddam Hussein.
LOVE & MARRIAGE: SERENITY
Serenity tells the tale of a forbidden love story between a passionate girl named Grace and her lover, Totoy, from the remote Aeta tribe, scattered in central Luzon Island, Philippines. Serenity delves deep into the lives of the rural mountain tribe and what is left of the Aeta’s ancient and in-depth culture including their rituals for love, match making, weddings, hunting, giving birth and family.