A new breed of warrior has emerged to fight a global plague of coups, kidnappings and assassinations: the commando. Follow these international super soldiers on actual covert missions as they take on the world’s worst villains.
An adaptation of the classic novel by American author Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is about mischievous but kind-hearted Tom. Readers will enjoy following Tom's adventures as he searches for hidden treasure, explores a deserted island, and hides from a dangerous criminal!
Watch dramatic footage of violent volcano eruptions that caused immense damage, including the Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991, one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century.
Do vampires roam the night? Are crop circles an elaborate hoax or a message from above? Visit dark underworlds to explore the unknown, the paranormal and the bizarre subcultures that lurk just underneath society's surface.
They set out to make a show about Australia's great wine regions....This is what happened in between Plonk follows the trials and tribulations of a small television crew as they travel through six states and territories, trying to produce a unique, engaging and credible wine program...and failing miserably along the way.
Documentary series exploring the lives of Romanians trying to make a new life in Britain, and seeking out the truth behind the headlines about immigration.
Sarah's House is a Canadian television reality series hosted by Toronto interior designer Sarah Richardson, which airs on HGTV. The program's on-air team also includes interior designer Tommy Smythe and contractor Vito Colucci, as well as Richardson's husband, marketing communications specialist Alexander Younger.
In each season of the series, Richardson purchases an outdated and undervalued house, and depicts the process of renovating the house. Each episode focuses on one room or two related rooms within the renovation project.
The program's first season aired in 2007, followed by the second airing in fall 2008. Season 3 premiered March 9, 2010 on HGTV Canada. The fourth season began airing in fall 2011.
A similar program, which aired in spring 2009, was entitled Sarah's Cottage, and featured Richardson doing a similar renovation on her own family cottage.
Wife, monarch and much-loved public figure: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was one of the most respected members of the British Royal family. But did her friendly image disguise something darker? This moving profile reveals the dramatic inside story of her life. The moments of pain and upheaval that defined her legacy. How did this woman, who didn’t aspire to be Queen, fulfill her destiny?
Biggest Names in Sport (2024)
"Biggest Names in Sport" is an exhilarating TV series that dives into the lives and careers of the biggest names in sports history. From LeBron James' dominance on the basketball court to Serena Williams' reign in tennis, each episode highlights their rise to fame, iconic moments, and impact on the world of sports.
Behind the veil of tourism in Asia’s most stunning National Parks people and animals share the same backyard. Unlike protected areas in North America and Europe, the diverse endangered habitats of Asia are almost always home to people as well as wildlife. This series explores how people and animals live and survive together. Meet gentle Shinto people who have learned how to live in the shadow of an active volcano, a tribal man who cares for orphan elephants by day while wild elephants threaten his village every night and see how the spirits of a tropical island off Borneo stopped a local Imam from cutting down the rainforest. One-horned rhinoceroses, Asiatic elephants, Guizhou golden monkeys and a cast of other wildlife characters fill the lands of Asia from the flood plains of India to the granite peaks of China’s holy mountains. The result is a fusion of great stories, engaging characters and rare and threatened wildlife against a backdrop of drama and beauty.
Ireland's best-known architect Dermot Bannon showcases some of the world's most amazing, unique and architecturally designed homes. From sunny Sydney to London city, from stylish Melbourne to the snowy landscape of northern Sweden, from New York to Los Angeles, Dermot explores how people live in luxury around the world.
Host and sommelier Vince travels to a new wine region each episode to explore its culture, taste the wine, meet the winemakers and cook delicious food pairings in a local restaurant.