How life went on as war raged around. War has never been limited to the battlefield. It destroys cities and kills loved ones; it casts an almost impenetrable shadow over everything it touches … but life somehow finds a way to shine, even in the toughest of times. Using archive materials and expert interviews across three eye-opening episodes, Living in the Shadow of WW2 explores the ups and downs of everyday life - with a focus on Great Britain - while the greatest war in history raged on.
A ten-part series that dives deep into the rich history behind these machines, the unique design challenges they face, and the extreme engineering solutions they require, while showcasing the unique national pride and heartfelt passion that brings them to life.
Adventurer Ryan Pyle is normally climbing mountains and crossing deserts; pushing his limits in the most extreme conditions. In The Nomad, Ryan places a spotlight on the towns where these expeditions begin and their vibrant culture.
A diverse journey exploring how cultures across the world cook with fire. A feast for the senses, each episode follows a different cooking style and reveals the secrets behind preparing food for the fire.
Things We Do for Love is a new television series under preparation in 2011-2012 directed by Alfonso Ribeiro and produced by Dan Garcia Productions. The half-hour sitcom has a cast that includes Alfonso Ribeiro, Tamera Mowry, María Conchita Alonso, and James Avery. 5 episodes have been ordered and taped to date.
Jonathan Bird's Blue World is an educational television program about the underwater world. The show is hosted by underwater cinematographer Jonathan Bird. This series airs on PBS stations in the US. The program is designed for family viewing, and each segment finds Bird trying to unravel a mystery, witness an animal behavior or explore an underwater environment. The first season consisted of 5 half-hour programs filmed in standard definition, and the second season contained 7 half-hour programs shot in high-definition. The third season won four New England Emmy Awards. The second season also won four New England Emmy Awards. The pilot episode from season 1 won a CINE Golden Eagle Award. The program is magazine format with each television episode consisting of 2-3 segments. These segments appear individually on the Blue World website as webisodes. Season four is currently in production.
At Your Service is an Irish makeover television programme, the first series of which was broadcast on RTÉ One in 2008. It is a creation of Waddell Media, who are behind How Long Will You Live? and Looking For Love.
Presented by expert hotelier brothers Francis and John Brennan of the five-star Park Hotel in Kenmare, County Kerry, the premise of the show is that business makeovers are given by the duo to B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels across Ireland. The advice given covers various aspects of management, including staffing, catering arrangements, menus, room inspections and indoor and outdoor redecoration.
Francis is responsible for the main inspection, whilst John investigates financial issues, searches for new marketing opportunities and advises on how to develop in the future. Francis is particularly known for his meticulous attention to detail.
Examine the genesis of spiritual thought of historic nations in the Eastern Hemisphere, including China, Japan, and India. This philosophical journey focuses on the doctrines of Confucianism, Shinto, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam.
The war in the Pacific Theater of World War II was unlike any ever fought. It was savage, no-holds-barred conflict, fought in dense jungles and on barren volcanic islands. Where fighting was savage and often hand to hand. This remarkable collection is the uncensored story of that land war against Japan
Private chef and holistic health coach Heather Hartman is always on the hunt for ways to naturalize what goes in and around the body. Heather shares mouth-watering whole food recipes and offers tips and insight into healthy living, from hair care to our house cleaning routine. It’s time to realign with what’s fresh, simple and healthy.
A blind, elderly Jewish woman recalls her ill-fated love affair with a Black civil rights activist during the civil rights upheaval of the Sixties. She is transported to her past, reliving the tyranny unleashed upon her and her young African American lover by a merciless white supremacist family.
In each half-hour episode of First Dates, hopeful singles are filmed on their quest for love. The First Dates restaurant in downtown Vancouver is filled with real people on real first dates, while the ensuing drama is captured on over forty remote-controlled cameras. For some daters, there is an instant and very apparent attraction, but for others, it’s clear that there is never going to be a happy ending. Each date is a mini-drama that plays out in front of the cameras and drives towards a big pay off that keeps the audience hooked…Will any of these First Dates lead to a second?
Includes: The Battle of the Atlantic, Pearl Harbour, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Japanese Victories and the Battle of Midway, War in the Mediterranean, Guadalcanal, The Struggle for the Solomon Islands, Mediterranean Command, The Invasion of North Africa, War in the South Atlantic, War from Murmansk to Alaska, Carrier Warfare, The New Guinea Campaign, Sicily and the Italian Campaign, D-Day, Victory in the Atlantic 1943-1945, The Battle for the Marianas, The Battle for Peleliu and Anguar, Leyte Gulf, The Liberation of the Philippines, US Submarines, The Fate of Europe, The Battle for Iwo Jima, The Road to Mandalay, Kamikaze, The Surrender of Japan and the Aftermath of War.