I Hostage is a documentary television series that tells the stories of people that were taken against their will and held captive, but managed to survive. Using first-hand accounts, expert analysis and recreations, I Hostage will take you inside some of the most dramatic and harrowing experiences ever documented.
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.
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.
Carter's W.A.R. (Wild Animal Response) is the untold story of one man's quest to save his homeland, the world's most wild and dangerous continent on earth, Africa. From heavily armed poachers butchering elephants for their tusks to the slaughter of rhinos for their horns, Africa's most precious resource is in peril. Can one man expose the truth and make a difference? Watch as wildlife detective and professional hunter, Ivan Carter, takes you inside the real Africa to the front lines of the wars being waged on its wildlife.
Every day, across the UK, from Highland mountains to Lakeland fells and the Cornish coast, search and rescue heroes put their lives on the line to keep us safe
Take an exclusive peek inside the adrenaline-fueled world of the real Expendables'. Mercenaries' shines a light on the murky world of guns for hire, examining their motivations, fears and hopes as they become embroiled in conflict across far-flung frontiers. These soldiers of fortune are modern day equivalents of the Renaissance Condottierri, making headlines as Private Military Companies'. Highly controversial and diverse in methods and morals, are they lawless murderers or honourable guardians of the weak? Frequently hired by governments and multinational corporations, who would these men refuse to fight for? Is there a code of honour amongst them? Mercenaries' will reveal how these soldiers are more than mere Hollywood mythology, as they risk their lives in places most men fear to tread.
Series One contains 13 episodes that scientifically examine the Bible’s most mysterious and controversial stories. Did the David and Goliath story really happen? Could one man—Samson—topple an entire Philistine temple? Was there really a biblical global flood…and is Noah’s Ark still buried under a glacial ice pack on Mt. Ararat in Eastern Turkey? Ancient Secrets of the Bible features dramatic re-creations, expert testimony, biblical evidence, scientific experiments, and great entertainment value for the entire family. These shows were shot on location in five countries and in over 80 U.S. cities. These are biblically and scientifically accurate shows done to Hollywood quality production standards!
70 year after partition, journalists Adnan Sarwar and Babita Sharma travel the still volatile border of Pakistan and India, discovering the lives of those who live there.
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.
Witness the rich and tumultuous history behind our nation's Shrine of Democracy in this stunning new documentary series. Chip into the history of the men whose faces are sculpted and the men who sculpted them in this 7-part chronicle containing detailed biographies and virtual tours of Rushmore and the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial. Celebrate the magnificence of this American icon with breathtaking visual storytelling surrounding the awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore.
Series following Thailand’s tourist police, focusing on four of the country’s holiday hotspots as officers and volunteers ensure the good times do not get out of hand.
The mobility and devastating firepower of WWII tanks was key to the success of many major battles from the Eastern and Western fronts to the deserts of North Africa. Superior firepower has always been a valid strategy of war, and nothing embodies that idea more than the tank. See some of the great tanks that were used throughout military history including: the Panther, Tiger, Sherman and more.
British Royal Heritage: The Royal Kingdom traces the unique relationship between the British monarchy and the country from the ancient kingdoms of Sussex, East Anglia, Kent and Wessex over a thousand years of turbulent history to the present day.
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!
Children will be captivated as they watch unforgettable, award-winning animal footage and hear a child’s voice narrate a day in the life of a baby animal and it’s family. Kids will turn their fascination of animals into a real love and an appreciation of their world. As children explore the wonders of the animals on our planet, they learn valuable life skills, and develop and strengthen family ties. All while having fun!
Following six British households taking on the potentially life-changing responsibility of a puppy, tracing their stories over the course of the first year of their puppy's life.