ITV2 has commissioned Prank Pad, a brand new series which sees a group of eight tricksters living together with the aim to out-wit and annoy each other out of the house. The 8 x 60 minute series is produced by Whizz Kid Entertainment and sees the houseful of contestants compete to be the last one standing and win six months of rent-free living in a plush new pad. It's about stamina, guts and being the cheekiest, sneakiest, craftiest prankster. With no eliminations, the aim of the game for these loveable rogues is to drive their housemates so crazy that they pack their bags and leave. From cling film capers to door knob disasters, hair removal outrage to hot sauce surprises the show will be jam packed with hilarious and hideous stunts all in the name of the game. Once all of the hoaxes have been had, contestants will vote for the week's Prank Punk with the bearer of the title bei
Million Pound Pawn pulls back the curtain on the world of pawnbroking in the midst of the current economic crisis, telling the story of both the pawnbrokers and the people looking to part with their prized possessions. With over a million pounds worth of assets passing through Britain's pawnbrokers hands each day, there's no way of knowing who will be walking through the pawnbroker's door next or what their valuables will be.
A five-episode docuseries, "Missing Kenley" explores the case of Kenley Matheson, who vanished after leaving his dorm for a party on September 21, 1992. The series includes interviews with people who knew Kenley and possible suspects.
Leon, also known as Léon, erreur de la savane, is a French series of CGI-animated episodes produced by Studio Hari for children's television. The series features Leon, a perseverant but clumsy lion, and a host of other animal characters living in the African savannah, including an elusive springbok and Leon's rival, a spotted hyena. The three-minute episodes feature no dialogue, and have been broadcast around the world.
Guy Martin visits the Baltics to learn the truth about his Latvian grandfather. He uncovers a story involving prisoner of war camps, daring escapes and the constant threat of death and deportation.
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.
This critically acclaimed television and video series from the National Museum of American History is a sweeping and compelling look at the war's military, political and social history. Each episode features dramatic reenactments of important campaigns; first-hand accounts of eyewitnesses and participants read by distinguished actors; period photographs, paintings and artifacts; intriguing expert challenges to traditional historical thinking; original contemporary illustrations; computer enhanced maps; and music of the time.
Based on the actual adventures of an insider who danced to pay for the indie films she was creating, Crazytown tells the insane tales of the offbeat characters who struggle to live, create art, and find their way in life.
Fish N Fire brings the energy of a chef and a fishing guide together on the open water and over a hot grill. At times they can agree to disagree, and other times they can act like grumpy old men. Chef Antonio is an award winning Canadian Chef with a passion for fishing, his flourishing business catering for movie sets (Total Recall, Robo Cop, Nikita, Pompeii) and their stars has seen him become one of the most sought after Chef's in the entertainment business.
Everyone's favorite Tiny House experts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin take a trip down memory lane where they'll count down their top 10 builds in each episode of this exciting new series.
The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close group knit of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view.