China is rapidly becoming a world power, but much of the country and its people remain hidden to those outside its borders. China from the Inside, provides a rare insider's view of China, her institutions and people.
China is at a critical point in its history -- it is richer and stronger than ever, but the clash between economic policies and the Communist political agenda complicates the lives of many of its citizens. China from the Inside includes perspectives ranging from those of the powerful to the powerless, the scholars and the uneducated, and the supporters and detractors of today's China. It does not shy away from China's many contradictions, with scenes from some of the most breathtaking places on the planet as well as the most polluted.
Across four extraordinary hours, the series explores a country of 1.3 billion people undergoing astonishing growth while facing prodigious obstacles.
Rides is an automotive reality TV show produced for the TLC Network. The show's host is automobile enthusiast and amateur racer Jason Priestly. Rides debuted in the Summer of 2004 and became TLC's highest-rated series of the year.
Keith Floyd, known for his television programmes and books combining cookery and travel, goes on a gastronomical pilgrimage to explore the cuisine of the United States of America.
For the first time in its 90-year history, The Oberoi Group opens its doors to reveal life behind the gilded façade. Follow the group's staff in four of its landmark Indian hotels, as they strive to deliver luxury and perfection for their VIP guests.
Extreme Fishing with Robson Green is a factual entertainment show broadcast on Channel 5. The show sees actor and fishing enthusiast Robson Green travel around the world in search of the greatest fishing destinations. There have been five series to date. A spin-off series entitled Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge began airing on 9 April 2012.
In 2011, thieves started stealing rhino horns from museums and auction houses in a bizarrely British crimewave that swept the country, and the police were at a loss as to who was responsible.
'Acting Disruptive' takes viewers inside the businesses and passion projects of Hollywood's top celebrities. Follow host Max Lugavere as he sits down with notable stars and goes behind the scenes of each business, giving fans an all-access look into innovative companies and the famous faces behind them.
Britain's iconic and 'secretive' engineering companies reveal how they build the world's most amazing machines. The first part of the series "How to build a nuclear submarine" a documentary following the construction of the Astute nuclear submarine. The second part of the series "How to build a jumbo jet engine", the story of the thousands of people who design, build and test engines at Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing plants in Derby and across the UK, making Rolls-Royce a central part of life for the people of places like Derby. The third and final part of the series "How to build Britain's secret engineers" when the documentary team follows workers at a leading British company on a global journey, as they reveal a handful of their secretive projects including getting Chinook helicopters ready for front line service.
Marie-Claude Savard and Sébastien Trudel propose a new investigation into a legal case that captivated Quebec in the 1980s. On December 15, 1987, Michelle Perron, 45, was found dead in her car. Her husband, director Gilles Perron, was at the scene of the crime. Thirty-three years later, the identity of the murderer remains a mystery.
Follow the girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances and a life changing global experience. Through their eyes, experience the highs and lows of the FSH Season, and the unique experiences they have as girls of color breaking the ice ceiling and gaining access to a global stage.
This spectacular documentary series invites us to visit Chile. Traveling behind the tracks of its great animal diversity, Chile also offers impressive geographical variations, from the cold coasts of the south to the Andes mountain range and its fantastic landscapes. Chile, a magical and captivating country where the sky embraces the sea while it unites with the earth.
THE WONDERS OF EUROPE is a four-part docuseries that tells the story of the people who built some of the biggest and most unique landmarks in Europe monuments: the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, the temples of the Acropolis, and the Alhambra complex. Intended for a young and international audience, it aims to promote European cultural heritage and architecture.
With voice-over narration, each episode will feature spectacular shots of the monuments, interviews with historians and specialists, fictional recreations and innovative 3D modelling to illustrate the successive architectural changes.
In order to ensure scientific and historical accuracy, the writer/director of each episode has been advised by historical experts.