Mysteries of China

Archaeologist Agnes Hsu, a director of New York-based China Institute goes on a quest to answer some of ancient China’s most beguiling mysteries.

World's Most Scenic River Journeys

There’s no better perspective than from a boat on a river, as it gently winds its way through stunning landscapes and outstanding natural beauty. Bill Nighy narrates this visually stunning six-part documentary series, telling the stories of six epic river journeys through the characters who live and work on them. Winding through rivers in the UK, Europe, Canada and the USA, each episode showcases beautiful and distinctive landscapes, from emerald green hills, ancient forests and biodiverse river deltas, to fairytale castles, chocolate box villages and iconic cities. We meet the rich diversity of people who live and work on the rivers, hitch rides on fishing boats and yachts, even canoes and replica Viking Ships, hopping on and off to explore the wealth of hidden stories along the riverbanks of the world’s most beautiful rivers. *Ratings: 1.2 million viewers each and the 4th highest rated show in the Friday night slot on Channel 5 in the UK *Brand new series World's Most Scenic River Journeys launched on Channel 5 on 2nd April 2021 in the Friday 8pm slot *Running for six episodes, the show averaged 1.2m/6.5% Individuals, growing 8% against the weekday slot average *The programme also performed well for key demographics, increasing 45% for ABC1s to a share of 8.0% and an even higher 51% for ABC1 Men to a share of 8.6% *Whilst on air, Channel 5 was the fourth most popular terrestrial for ABC1 Men, beating the likes of Joe Lycett and News on Channel 4 *Across its run, 6.7m came to the show at one point, with 38% watching two or more episodes

The Orchard

THE ORCHARD follows life in an apple orchard from spring to the autumn harvest season. Each month from May to September is an act in this dramatic story filled with love, loss, battles of nature, amazing characters, and a bountiful payoff. May is cultivation and blossom. June brings the animals. July is green with the bloom of summer, babies, changing weather, and farm work. August bears the fruit and brings in more animals and plants, fruit and vegetables in the orchard. September brings the harvest season in all its glory, before the cycle begins again.

Wild Israel

Discover a rich and diverse landscape, almost entirely untouched by man. Featuring some of the world’s most unique variety of species that have traveled from Africa, Asia and Europe, and natural phenomena found nowhere else in the world, WILD ISRAEL takes you on a breathtaking journey atop the highest peaks, and lowest valleys and reveals Israel’s best kept ecological secrets.

Kenya Wildlife Diaries

In the Shadow of Mount Kenya lies one of the most spectacular and busy game reserves in East Africa. The Lewa Reserve is home to fifteen thousand animals, including some of the rarest and most dangerous on earth. Follow the conservancy staff as they brave some very extreme challenges in order to make sure wild Africa's greatest treasures live on.

World's Biggest Baddest Bugs

How big and how bad are the beasties lurking in your backyard? Bugman Ruud Kleinpaste is taking us on an entomological odyssey around the globe in search of the ultimate biggest and “baddest” creepy crawlies.

City Guides

CITY GUIDES is a revealing series about the history of beautiful structures and their finer details, many of which are lost in the hustle and bustle of the cityscape. It is with this discerning eye for design that a city’s past, and its transformation over the years, is revealed. The first season spotlights Toronto, providing a new perspective on the stunning architecture that frames this beautiful city, while the second season episodes each focus on a different metropolis.

John Torode's Middle East

Chef John Torode goes on an incredible journey to track down the best food in the Middle East- hunting down the most inspiring local cooks and discovering the distinctive flavours of each country’s cuisine. Cooking on location with local chefs, each episode sees John recreate three sumptuous dishes. JOHN TORODE’S MIDDLE EAST is a gorgeous gastronomic exploration of the region’s most dazzling destinations.

Iconic Biographies

This collection, including a six-part series and three two-hour specials, offers a deep look at renowned historical figures who were not only significant figures in Britain, but whose leadership and legacies also had a huge impact worldwide. All the biographies will explore both sides of their personalities and characters, to present rounded portraits of them all. Historical figures included are Winston Churchill, Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Thomas Edward Lawrence. Brunel: Building A Great Britain | 1x120' HD Nelson: Britain's Greatest Naval Hero | 1x120' HD The Real Lawrence of Arabia | 1x120' HD Winston Churchill | 6x60' HD

Animals At Play

Across the planet, young animals spend huge amounts of time playing – but it’s a behaviour that has long been overlooked by science. Now new research reveals that play is at the heart of almost everything an animal learns. In ANIMALS AT PLAY we uncover why play is so much more than just having a good time.