We meet 6 populations in transition via the microcosm of the local barber shop: in Rio de Janeiro, barber Pedro picks teenagers from the street to teach them a profession. The inhabitants of Clacton-on-Sea reflect on post-Brexit society. In South Africa, post Mandela era, the white middle class is degrading to poverty. Detroit's young and old inhabitants, each in their own way, have learned to overcome the city's bankruptcy. The Sahrawi refugees question the fight for their land. In India, hairdresser Soniya helps her clients to fight for women's rights. In every episode, a population finds itself on the verge of change and a barber plays his role. As opinion maker, as confessor, as story collector, as society barometer. Gradually, Barber Shop measures the state of our world, offering dialogue and human resilience as a hopeful perspective for the future.
In 48 hours, teams must collaborate, solve a problem and build a physical prototype based on one of the challenges within the category. By using state of the art equipment and expert tool techs, it allows ANYONE to make their ideas into something real. Throughout the competition, teams are supported by tool technicians and industry mentors, including some of America’s most successful product inventors.
Fury in the Pacific is a documentary about a pair of World War II battles in the Pacific: the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. It was co-produced by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marines, and directed by a series of combat cameraman. The film is noteworthy for its praise of the fighting abilities of Japanese soldiers, and its fast-paced editing.
This rare WWII collection focuses on the story of the ill fated 'Operation Market-Garden'. These programs feature extensive footage from both sides of the conflict, revealing the the tragic outcome of one of the Allies biggest disappointments. Includes: '1944', 'A Bridge Too Far' and more!
From gravity-defying wedding cakes to life-size animal replicas, bakeries across America give a behind-the-scenes look at their mind-blowing confections.
Car customiser to the stars, Yianni Charalambous is the man the rich and famous trust with their precious rides. With a client list that includes some of the biggest names in the world of sport and entertainment, including Harry Styles, Sergio Aguero and Gordon Ramsay, Yianni is in high demand and making a fortune. However, as this unique UKTV Original series shows, life at the top isn't always straightforward.
She's Crafty is a Canadian TV program about making decorative crafts at home. Hosted by Wendy Russell, it is produced by Omni Film Productions for HGTV Canada, also airing on Fine Living Canada. In the U.S., it airs over the air on Ion Life rather than HGTV or Fine Living.
House Hazards is a television series produced by Cineflix that premiered on HGTV Canada on October 16, 2012. The show is co-hosted by Francesca Garigue, Dan Dicaire and Brendan Callaghan. Each episode of House Hazards looks at an every day household danger. The hosts use state of the art technology and scientific experiments to explore the sometimes disastrous results of human error or general wear on a house.
My Dream Farm follows first time farmers as they give up their ordinary, urban lives to live off the land. Writer, broadcaster and farmer, Monty Don, mentors the new farmers as they face steep learning curves.