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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.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (36)
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 - (37)
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.
OUT OF TOWN ADVENTURES
S1 EP 03: SEYCHELLES. 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 04: SWITZERLAND. 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!
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
DAY OF DAYS: JUNE 6, 1944 - AMERICAN SOLDIER'S REMEMBER D-DAY. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
TRAVEL QUEST EP. 09: RWANDA
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 EP. 10: BOTSWANA
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!
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
KILWA KISIWANI: SWAHILI KING OF THE INDIAN OCEAN. This ancient ruined city, lost to history, was one of the most powerful in the world during its prime. The architectural sophistication and sheer size will amaze. Then Journeys heads out to the deep ocean for some big game fishing. Will we land the big one or return empty handed?
JOURNEYS IN AFRICA
TSAVO: LEGACY OF THE MAN-EATERS. Featured in films and documentaries, the mane-less lions of Tsavo have a fierce reputation – man-eaters. Journeys embarks on a photo hunt for these legendary beasts of the bush. In the process, we witness the raw power of the ghosts in the dark.
THE BEST SHEEPDOGS FROM WALES
The film follows Nigel and his dogs throughout the summer. Nigel Watkins is a farmer and vice-world champion sheepdog handler. Together with his partner, Janet, he runs his little farm Llanddeusant in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the south of Wales. Farming takes up a fair amount of his time, but his hobbies take up much more of it: he trains Border Collies, a breed of sheepdog.
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.
RIP FILES
S01 EP. 05 - SHADOWS OF THE PAST. The team learns to expect the unexpected, as objects move on their own and unexplained sounds plague the investigators.
RIP FILES
S01 EP. 06 - THE LAST WITCH. The R.I.P. team visits the former home of the last woman hanged for witchcraft in Virginia and encounters the spirit of the still fiercely protective foreman of her farm.
NATURE'S FORCE
EP. 06. What is La Nina and how is it being monitored? Find out the effects and the reach that this system is influencing. How did Indian Summer get its name and what is the science behind the phenomenon? Winter is the season that has the biggest effect on the planet, animal behaviour and often brings out the worst that nature can bring. Nature’s Halo is a magical sight with a scientific explanation. The story of and lessons from Hurricane Katrina give us a great understanding of the ferocity and speed that nature can unleash
WONDER
PERCEPTION. Seg 1 Saccadic Eye Masking. Saccadic eye movements are characterized as the fast movement of eyes when perceiving motion. These are so fast that they are blurred. To compensate for the blurriness, our brains mask these blurred visions to help us see a completed albeit masked version of sight. Seg 2 Plant Movement. While plants do not exhibit movement for locomotion or moving from place to place, they still exhibit movement in response to different stimuli. These movements are plant adaptations for food production, plant reproduction and survival. Seg 3 The Language of Color. Language plays a major role in how people from different parts of the world perceive color. The fact that some languages completely lack terms for some colors that other languages have come to know offers insight on how much influence it has on the way people see colors. Seg 4 Color Blindness. Color blindness is the condition that makes people not able to properly see and perceive colors. Color blindness is the result of damaged or underdeveloped rods and cones. these are the light sensitive cells that can be found in the part of our eyes known as the retina which are responsible for seeing colors. Color blindness can either be genetic or caused by sustained damage to the retina over time. Seg 5 Perspective Illusion. This is a technique used in illustrations to render scenes and objects in 3 dimensions with depth and foreshortening. The technique was pioneered by Italian painters during the renaissance period. It involves drawing objects with reference to points measured from a constant line of sight.
INDIANS IN CANADA
The six remaining Indian tribes of the Tsilqhot’in in Canada are trying to combat the commercialization and exploitation of their land. The Xeni Gwet'in First Nation has been litigating to finally secure rights to their own land against the British Crown in a huge court case going back over 20 years. Representing all Indian tribes, Chief Roger William is the chief plaintiff in the most significant case in the history of indigenous case law. The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa has handed down its verdict.
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.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (45)
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 - (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.
THE HUNT FOR THE GIANT BUTTERFLIES
Explore how animals developed over time and generations their own medicine and health care strategies. How have these been passed onto early humans ? Questioning traditional boundaries between human and animal, we will travel from Central African Republic, to Tanzania, from the US to France with the leading experts in animal behaviour. Today\'s science revisits the birth of animal intelligence and culture.
ISLANDS IN A DESERT SEA
Baja California - a 1000 mile long desert peninsula. The Sea of Cortez, separating it from the Mexican mainland, is studded with islands, large and small.It’s a sea teeming with lifeThe islands may be barren but oceanic upwellings draw in massive schools of fishAnd this richness attracts the inevitable predators. Biologically speaking, this is the richest body of water on our entire planet. The calm waters among the islands are perfect breeding grounds, creatures migrating thousands of miles to spawn their next generation here. Primeval forces draw giants here on an annual migration from frozen northern seas. Other creatures also travel thousands of miles to nest here on tiny dots in the ocean. The sea of Cortez has been relentlessly exploited by man, driving some species to the brink of extinction. Yet this almost land-locked sea also provides evidence of the remarkable resilience of the ocean. And it also shows us how we humans can sometimes make a difference...
ON THE CITIES’ ROOFTOPS
ROMA. 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…
DESPERATE HOURS
EP. 09. This episode of Desperate Hours is all about disasters at sea. The long saga of death and misadventure at sea is as much a record of human folly as it is of nature’s fury. When you start charting a course through the choppy seas of maritime disasters, the effect can be quite sobering. From the loss of the Titanic, a supposedly unsinkable luxury liner; to a routine ferry trip in South Korea that ended with the heart-breaking loss of so many young lives. Or how about the Exxon Valdez oil spoil, which pumped millions of gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, one of the last pristine environments on earth? Then there is the return of piracy to the high seas – not as a masquerade, but as a clear and present danger. That old saying “worse things happen at sea”? Well, it turns out, they really do.
DESPERATE HOURS
EP. 10. In this episode of Desperate Hours, we slip the surly bonds of earth to encounter disasters in the air. There have been accidents in the air ever since the time of the Wright brothers and all the improvements in aviation technology since then have lessened but by no means eliminated the dangers of flying. We hope, however, that you are not frantically cancelling your next flight after watching this episode. The chance of getting into or anywhere near a plane crash is actually very low and the air travel is considered one of the safest forms of transport. Many more people die in automobile accidents every year, admittedly with the difference that they don’t usually die hundreds at a time. With that sobering thought, we say farewell, and fly safely
SEED HUNTER
Our planet is heating up and one of the first casualties will be the crops that supply our food. Scientists are working overtime to find solutions including going back to the ancestral origins of our staple foods. SEED HUNTER will take you on a remarkable journey from the drought ravaged farms of Australia, to the heart of the Middle East, to the mountains of Tajikistan where charismatic Australian scientist Dr Ken Street – a real life version of Indiana Jones – and his team of ‘gene detectives’ hunt for plant genes that will help our food withstand the impact of 21st century global warming. Along the way we meet farmers around the world who are struggling to grow crops in a climate that’s gone haywire, as well as scientists working at the front line of gene technology to save tomorrow’s food. At journey’s end, deep in the Arctic Circle, Ken deposits his bounty of seed in the newly constructed seed bank known as the ‘doomsday vault.’
ANIMAL EMBASSY
SUPER VET TO THE RESCUE. As Loro Parque’s head vet, Jorge never knows from one day to the next what will come through his clinic. From tending to oversexed otters, fine-footed flamingoes or armoured armadillos, a day spent with Jorge, is a day immersed in nature from the four corners of the globe. Ever seen a grown man hug a turtle? For Javier, Loro Parque’s Head of Environmental Affairs, it’s all part of the job! He’s hitting the high seas of Tenerife with a turtle tracker in hand to help with scientific research - but first he’s just got to locate the turtle - 2,000 meters down in the ocean!
ANIMAL EMBASSY
CLOWNFISH AND WHITE TIGERS. ‘Finding Nemo’ may have brought fame to the striped clownfish but their newfound popularity has sent worldwide numbers into decline. Now we follow the aquarium team as they initiate their very own breeding program with the hope of finding many more Nemos to come. Jorge has got a 200-pound problem on his hands. Lin Mao the white tiger has something wrong with his hip and the vets need to make a diagnosis. Problem is, Lin Mao’s not responding to the anesthetic Jorge just administered and he has to decide what to do next...very quickly.
AFRICA'S DEADLIEST
EP. 03. Hippos are terrifying animals in their own right, but they also have enough meat on them to be tempting prey. A pride of 16 lions surround one, but its jaws can crush a skull with one bite – who will triumph?
RIP FILES
S01 EP. 09 - THE MAD MAJOR. This angry spirit doesn't like being dead and still considers himself the sole owner of lovely Oaklands Mansion.
RIP FILES
S01 EP. 10 - EMPTY GRAVES. Their bodies have long turned to dust, but the spirits of the original owners who built Bellewood remain in charge and don't mind chasing out tresspassers.
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.
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.
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.