In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo

Stanley Johnson - author, environmentalist, and father of ex-PM Boris Johnson – and his youngest son Max set off from China’s far western border with Pakistan to undertake an epic 5,000km journey down the Silk Road. Following the trade route taken by Marco Polo 700 years ago, Stanley and Max’s seven week journey reflects on both ancient and modern China as they weave a path through what was the Yuan Dynasty’s land, ruled by Emperor Kublai Khan and to the capital city of Dadu, now known as Beijing. Stanley and Max throw themselves into every adventure along the way, embrace every encounter and share an unforgettable – and often hilarious – experience that brings them closer together and unites them in their love for Chinese culture. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO is a perfect blend of history, adventure, and a father and son’s once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Volatile Earth

Throughout the history of our planet, natural disasters have ravaged the earth and threatened the very existence of mankind. In this extraordinary series, leading natural disaster experts identify the most extreme catastrophes to have hit Earth in the last 50,000 years, uncovering the dramatic reality of the world’s worst volcanic eruption, mega-tsunami, and hurricane. From the ancient debris left in their wake, scientists piece together exactly what happened. How big was the disaster, what did it destroy, and how did it permanently change our planet? Using cinema grade CGI we recreate each disaster in terrifying detail, and illustrate what might happen should these epic events occur today.

Lift The Ice

We have long suspected that our cryosphere is hiding world changing scientific discoveries, historical mysteries, precious resources, rare viruses and even the key to the search for life elsewhere in the universe. But we’ve never been able to see all this - until now. These secrets are melting and a new world is emerging that will change our lives forever. This six-part adventure series unpicks the greatest mystery on earth today – what will be revealed when we LIFT THE ICE? Across six very personal journeys of discovery, we will follow a team of leading cryosphere experts as they climb, dive, rappel, ice axe and tunnel their way to the heart of an emerging global warming story - solving scientific and historical puzzles while showing you the very real future of the human race along the way.

Pure Intentions

PURE INTENTIONS follows Peter Oliver, a successful Canadian restaurateur, originally from South Africa, as he seeks to right the wrongs of his home country’s past by helping it’s future – it’s children. In the process, Oliver’s journey takes an unexpected and very personal twist.

Secrets Of The Mega Landfill

750 trucks deliver thousands of tonnes EVERY DAY to one of the largest landfill sites in the U.S. – and it’s not as simple as dumping it all in the ground. We join the army of people at the site using cutting edge technologies including dozens of Mega tonne machines who have to make it all disappear. And the stakes are high for the environment and business, as this site can rake in $70 million dollars a year.

Bad Influencer

BAD INFLUENCER reveals the shocking rise and fall of Belle Gibson, one of Instagram’s first super-influencers. By 23, the Australian wellness guru had cultivated an adoring global following with the story that she’d cured her own terminal cancer by eating a plant-based diet and using alternative natural therapies. Warm, glamorous and authentic, Belle’s appeal transcended Instagram as she scored a lucrative deal with Penguin, while winning awards and plaudits from Apple, Elle, Cosmo and others. But there was one problem with Belle’s story: she never had cancer. BAD INFLUENCER will lift the lid on one of social media’s great mysteries: who was the real Belle Gibson – an ingenious con artist or damaged young woman trapped in a lie?

The Climber

At age 20, Thomas Bubendorfer revolutionized extreme climbing; today, almost 40 years and two near-death accidents later, he remains one of the world’s elite mountaineers.THE CLIMBER follows Thomas as he attempts a remarkable challenge: tackling the unclimbed East Face of Denali in Alaska, an extremely remote and dangerous route on North America's tallest mountain – a climb that has defeated him twice before. Unlike many climbing films that focus primarily on the climb, this is also a very personal film about motivation. Why does Thomas climb, what sacrifices are the people around him forced to make? Interviews and revealing personal archive paint a picture of a man wrestling with his identity while chasing greatness in a death-defying sport.

Inside China: Kung Fu Inc.

Experience the past, present and future of the 1500 year old Shaolin Temple and the birthplace of Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism.

My Home and Native Land

MY HOME AND NATIVE LAND explores the life journeys of people who abandoned their native countries in order to forge a better future. With stories as varied as the reasons for emigrating, this series is sure to open your mind and touch your heart. Escaping from communism or tyranny, people come to Canada for family, for job opportunity, for the chance at a better life. This is a Canada that we have never seen before, examined through eyes that have witnessed more than their share of human gore and glory. Exposed for all the world to see, this is MY HOME AND NATIVE LAND.

How We Got Gay

HOW WE GOT GAY tells the incredible story of how gay men and women went from being the ultimate outsiders to occupying the halls of power, with a profound influence on our cultural, political and social lives.