Boomtown Asia

Asia’s urban population will be 3.3 billion in three decades, many of them living in fast-growing boomtowns. To future-proof these mega-metropolises, their brightest minds are creating innovations that could change how the rest of us live.

My Retreat

MY RETREAT takes you inside the iconic and the unique properties found along some of the world’s most scenic shorelines, riverbanks and mountainsides. It might be called a chalet, country house, cottage or cabin, but at its core it is a retreat – a place people go to escape their everyday life. MY RETREAT visits them all, from the humble to the spectacular, and from the traditional to the bizarre.

Cowboys

COWBOYS two-steps viewers into the fast lane, providing an unprecedented no-holds-barred all-access view of one of Calgary’s hottest clubs, Cowboys. Follow the story of Paul Vickers, who rose from humble beginnings as a doorman at a seedy nightclub to one of the country’s top entertainment entrepreneurs. Hear all the colorful stories of attractive servers, buff bartenders, dour doormen, party-hungry clientele and attention-seeking celebrities.

Christmas at Stately Homes

Christmas is celebrated with England's grandest Stately Homes as they throw open their doors to welcome more than a million visitors through the festive season. Exclusive behind the scenes access has been negotiated with aristocrats and staff as they deck their halls with hundreds of Christmas trees, millions of baubles and billions of fairy lights. Tradition runs deep, and each ‘Stately’ celebrates Christmas in their own unique way, and the festive season is the key to unlocking a privileged insight into Britain’s most famous family homes. All combine the magical ingredients of this special time of the year with enchanting history and access to aristocracy.

Terror In The Woods

Investigating shocking unexplained paranormal encounters that happen deep in the heart of the untamed wild, each bone-chilling episode recounts the stories of those who endeavoured to explore the great outdoors only to discover something far more sinister waiting for them. Featuring harrowing first-hand accounts and cinematic dramatic reconstruction, these terrifying experiences are brought to life as unsuspecting victims become prey for malevolent forces beyond our earthly realm.

My Top 10

MY TOP 10 follows host Tara Gaucher as she explores one of the most fascinating destinations in the world, Iceland. In this one-hour television special, Tara counts down her favorite experiences in the country that became one of the most traveled spots of 2013. From glacier hiking, snorkeling, and ice-climbing to exploring the countryside, Tara leads us on a journey through the beauty of Iceland.

UFO Town

For some, it’s incontrovertible proof that UFOs exist and amounts to the smoking gun that researchers have long been looking for. For others, it’s an elaborately staged hoax impressive only for the work and creativity behind it. But the extraterrestrial sighting in UFO TOWN is like no other: drawing the attention of network television executives and legions of alien-seeking tourists, and plunging a small town into intrigue and excitement. UFO TOWN is an investigative documentary which explores what really happened that fateful night.

Freedom Riders

Presented by world-renowned travel writer and diehard biker Charley Boorman, FREEDOM RIDERS is a turbo-injected travel series that celebrates biking culture as well as man and motorcycle on the move. His mission often takes him into some of Asia’s most exhilarating high-octane biking events that put his riding skills to the test.

Old School for Lazy Kids

Ageism is rife in youth-obsessed Britain, where old age is seen as a process of decay and where under-25s hold the most negative attitudes towards aging. In OLD SCHOOL FOR LAZY KIDS entitled and unambitious teenagers and 20-somethings move in with surprisingly active senior citizens, who’ve seen and done it all before. What can the younger generation learn from those that have walked their path before them? Will this experience force them to improve their own unambitious lives and to think more about their futures, before it’s too late.

Out of Country

We’ve all seen footage of rock stars on stage or in the studio. But what do they do in their off time? Unscripted, informal and insightful, we travel with well-known music makers including Kathleen Edwards, Colin James, Kim Stockwood, Doc Walker, Emerson Drive and Tara Oram as they make their great escape from the hectic and demanding world of recording and touring. From New Zealand to Europe, OUT OF COUNTRY takes the road less travelled as our music star tour-guides step out of their element and into the best kind of trouble.