Cinderella, Snowhite, Rapunzel, Robin Hood... We all love their stories but have you ever wondered what their lives might be like behind their fairytales? Increditales revisit classic fairytale characters throughout small sketches staged and narrated by a little girl with a vivid imagination.
An international team of experts reveal the shocking true stories behind ancient Egypt's most infamous mummies. Using modern forensic science, they uncover horrific tales of life and death in one of history's most vicious and turbulent empires.
Storybook International is a British children's television series, produced for ITV by Harlech Productions, a part of HTV. The weekly, half-hour show was a collection of folk tales and fairy stories from all over the world, based on an anthology of stories for children published by Gollancz in 1981, edited by Veronica Kruger. Filmed in such locales as Russia, Ireland and Scandinavia, the series' live-action playlets were based on stories which originated in England, Czechoslovakia, France, Romania, Turkey, Wales, Israel, Norway, China, Africa, India and elsewhere. A few of the stories were campfire legends derived from the Native Americans of New England and the Maori of New Zealand.
First broadcast in 1983, it consisted of 65 episodes, aired as three separate series. Although its distribution was originally confined to Britain and Europe, Storybook International enjoyed extensive cable play in the US, Scandinavia and the Middle East in subsequent decades. Fitfully released on VHS throughout the 1980s and 1990, th
Through the Woods follows Rider and his dog Wolfie as they explore the kind of "nearby nature" that so many kids can relate to: spider webs, a bunny nest, fireflies and more. In each 3-minute story, the ever-curious Rider wonders about something he has seen or heard in the small woods behind his house, observes an animal or plant to learn more and then shares his discoveries with his Grammie through play.
Rav is desperate to avoid the prospects of an arranged marriage, so he enlists the help of his crazy cousin Ron to find a girlfriend in their hometown of Ngongotaha!
What does it take for a dog to be Best in Show? Dog owners and specialists that form the nerve center of the Canadian dog show circuit reveal how they prepare their dogs for Canada's main dog show events. Let the show begin.
Two schoolteachers, Nick and Brian, tour small-town America in their 1968 golden Cadillac convertible, encountering awesome people and places that make the nation great.
The Bumble Nums are back with all new adventures! Join Humble, Stumble and Grumble as they bounce, climb, fly, and stretch their way to finding the secret ingredient in the day's special recipe. Once they make it to their kitchen with the ingredient intact, it's time to make the dish of the day during the exciting Cooking Countdown! Find out what's in their cookbook today!
This documentary series takes a look at the constantly evolving ways in which wars are fought, focusing on the technological advances in warfare weaponry beginning with the Industrial Revolution and through the modern-day.
Join Anna and Tyler, your teenage hosts, as they take kids on a prehistoric journey to learn everything they ever wanted to know about dinosaurs. Dinosaurs were, by far, the most diverse and amazing animals that ever walked the Earth. Some dinosaurs were as big as trees ... Others were smaller than a chicken ... Some had big sharp teeth ... Some had hundreds of tiny flat teeth ... And some had feathers while others had scales. Because of this diversity, dinosaurs were the most successful land-dwelling animals that ever lived. They lived everywhere on the Earth in every type of environment ... They adapted to almost any condition. They were some of the first creatures that lived on Earth.
Travel Guides NZ will follow five different groups of Kiwi travellers on their domestic escapades around the land of the long white cloud. Our travellers will become critics too, rating and reviewing their holiday experiences in a way only Travel Guides can deliver. One person’s idea of paradise is another’s nightmare, and our opinionated travellers will be thrown out of their comfort zones as they deliver brutally honest and hilarious reviews of NZ’s unique tourist attractions. Join them on adventures from Northland to Southland, Gisbourne, Marlborough Sounds, Fiordland, and Auckland. Re-discover our magical country through the eyes of ordinary families on extraordinary adventures. Bon voyage Kiwis!
This series covers the military career of the colorful General George S. Patton, with focus on his World War II action in Africa and Europe. A look at America's readiness for WWII.
This series exposes the true stories of Australia's most notorious anti-heroes. Each episode will recount the life and crimes of two criminals each connected by their criminal DNA. With never been seen before interview material from crime figures Mark "Chopper" Read, Roger Rogerson and Graham "Abo" Henry to name a few.
Car customiser to the stars, Yianni Charalambous is the man the rich and famous trust with their precious rides. With a client list that includes some of the biggest names in the world of sport and entertainment, including Harry Styles, Sergio Aguero and Gordon Ramsay, Yianni is in high demand and making a fortune. However, as this unique UKTV Original series shows, life at the top isn't always straightforward.
After losing his wife, a once-legendary assassin disappears from the underworld—until a frightened young girl seeks his protection. As dangerous enemies close in, he must choose between staying hidden or stepping back into the shadows to save her.
Backyard gardeners Ben and Kelly cook and prepare fun and easy dishes, using homegrown ingredients as inspiration, all from their garden. All while telling stories and learning more about the food that we eat. There is so much more to food and forming a connection to our food is key to having a successful garden and a delicious meal.