Veteran war correspondent Murray Sayle journeys west across Canada at a time when sections of the country’s “national dream” — its vast transcontinental railroad — faced extinction. In his 7,000-mile adventure, Sayle discovers mounties, moose, and a colorful assortment of railroad men and women. He also shares glimpses of a lesser-known Canada - Fishermen of the Maritime provinces, Indian settlements on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, polar bears frolicking, cowboys in the prairies - all loosely linked by the now resurgent transcontinental railway. Take the LAST TRAIN ACROSS CANADA for an unforgettable rail adventure, one filled with romance and extraordinary beauty.
The unbelievable true story of ruthless Australian Hamish McLaren, who conned his lovers out of untold millions - and how they eventually turned the tide to catch him.
Have you ever wished you could follow (carefully) in the footsteps of the wiseguys in "The Sopranos?" Run through the glorious hills from "The Sound of Music?" Take a dip in the waters from one of the all-time great movies, "Jaws?" Visit the Big Apple's celebrated sites made famous worldwide from such TV series as "Friends," "Seinfeld" and "The Honeymooners"? Now you can in a memorable, globe-hopping series of tours tailored especially for TV fans, movie buffs, sports enthusiasts, magic mavens, ghostbusters and more!
This extraordinary series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth's continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of Earth's crust. As landmasses assemble and separate, they fuel volcanoes and spark earthquakes, building mountains and tearing valleys. We see the Earth, eons in the making, through the eyes of geologists and other scientists.
This documentary tells the poignant story of the poet, short story writer, and critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale yet was beset by personal demons.
From turf wars, to food fights, to mating mayhem, nature is all about competition and the quest to be the best. Every day, our planet is a battleground as animals go head to head with their own kind, in Battle of the Alphas.
Imagine watching a horror movie but the difference is it's very real. British paranormal investigators Sean Kenna, Sean Owen and Karl Hassall join forces to push the boundaries of modern day ghost hunting. What are the limits of paranormal forces, and are there consequences for confronting them? Join the guys to find out, as they search some of Britain's darkest, most haunted locations.
Bad Habits, Holy Orders is a series that sees young women swapping their modern lives to spend a month living in a working convent in East Anglia where home comforts, smartphones and alcohol are banned.
Takes viewers behind the scenes of casinos to reveal real attempts at deception and foul play. Using exclusive surveillance footage and jailhouse interviews with former cheaters, as well as first-person accounts from accomplices, and casino owners.
The Flying Chef, Nathan Huxham, takes us on a culinary adventure through the islands of Indonesia, combining local food, exotic cocktails, and some of the world's best diving.
DJ-producer Carly Foxx is on a musical journey, immersing herself in the life of five iconic European cities to find inspiration for a series of new tracks.
Steve Pazmany works to create a one-of-a-kind hot rod shop, focused on delivering automotive dreams to an ever-expanding client list of Hollywood moguls, celebrities and everyday car lovers.
A documentary series using archive footage to look at the events of past years, including the music, news, movies and personalities that made each year unique.