Haunted Gold Rush

HAUNTED GOLD RUSH is a 2-part documentary that journeys to the Gold Rush Trail to explore reports of high levels of paranormal activity. Some say it’s because of a dark history as a lawless land, where kidnappings, injustices, and murder were commonplace. Three paranormal experts feel a calling to embark on a journey through the Gold Rush Trail and explore its history, while investigating recent reports of paranormal activity. What really happened there? Some say there are unsolved crimes, mysterious disappearances and even hidden gold. Could this past be linked to recent reports of paranormal activity? Could someone be trying to communicate something...someone from the other side? Using local experts, eye witnesses, immersive history, voluminous research and their own cutting edge equipment, these three women will give audiences an in-depth look at the Gold Rush Trail and the strange happenings there.

Restaurants on the Edge

Restaurants all over the world are set in truly stunning locations: at the edge of the water, perched on a mountainside, overlooking a white, sandy beach... But despite these outstanding views many of them often have the most lamentable reviews. In Restaurants on the Edge, a team of three experts - a restauranteur, a designer, and a chef - embark on a journey to not only transform the restaurant, but also the owners’ outlook, to hopefully put them back on a path to success. The experts tap into the soul of the restaurant’s location and community, incorporating local tastes, flavours, and textures into each restaurant’s makeover in a way that is uplifting, inspirational, and positive.

Witches of Salem

WITCHES OF SALEM is a docu-drama that unravels the hysteria that unfolded during the Salem witch trials, and led to the execution of 20 women in an affluent New England community. Stories of possession by the devil led to mass arrests, sensational trials and even public hangings in the town square. WITCHES OF SALEM is a real-life horror story - with young teenage girls tragically accused and convicted by the shadowy adults lurking in the background. The series draws on extensive historical documents and court records to bring this gripping drama to life. Sociologists, psychologists, and cultural historians also illustrate how communities are still susceptible to the same hysteria today. *Nominated, Best History Documentary Program or Series, Canadian Screen Awards

Engineering From Above

This visually stunning and fast-paced series takes viewers on an exploration of staggering engineering marvels from around the world. Using cutting-edge technology and dynamic graphics, each episode reveals these iconic sites from new perspectives, uncovering the secrets hidden within. Through a unique view from above, the series answers the how and why behind these awe-inspiring feats of human ingenuity. With each episode, ENGINEERING FROM ABOVE delivers thrilling revelations about the world’s most remarkable engineering achievements.

Britain's Scenic Railways At Christmas

BRITAIN'S SCENIC RAILWAYS AT CHRISTMAS follows the railway workers, volunteers and travellers who share their experiences of Britain’s most scenic railways with both warmth and humour during this festive time of year.

Searching for Secrets

Every great city has its secrets, you just have to know where to search for them…Scratch the surface of any city, and you’ll discover a secret history packed with fascinating stories, remarkable characters, and surprising twists. And more often than not, it’s right there in plain sight. If we only knew where to look. In SEARCHING FOR SECRETS, a cast of local guides, bloggers and historians, takes us on an extraordinary journey around some of the world’s most iconic cities…from the eerie catacombs of Paris, to the hustle and bustle of London’s west end. From New York’s iconic Statue of Liberty, to the graffiti covered remains of the Berlin Wall. With the help of intriguing clues and objects, we journey back in time to reveal the secret history of the cities we know and love, and shine new light on the exciting, and often surprising stories that helped shape them.

Secret History of Knitting

Knot just for scarves, discover the world of knitting and its very many uses throughout history - including record and timekeeping, World War II spy coding, and even as a symbol of political revolution. Film archive, cut-out animation, line drawings, graphics, historical art and posters, and re-enactments bring a fresh approach to this fascinating documentary special.

House Special

Viewers go on a delicious, nostalgic, and bittersweet journey across Western Canada as designer and chef Jackie Kai Ellis goes out of her comfort zone to explore Chinese-Canadian history through the rich and colourful world of small-town Chinese restaurants. Kai Ellis travels through the region by train to uncover the dishes at the heart of the Chinese-Canadian story, and the story behind her own Chinese-Canadian identity. Along the way, she'll get a taste of kitchen table wisdom, culture and community, meeting local historians and restaurant owners, sampling staple dishes, and cooking recipes inspired by the comfort food of her past.

Dino Hunt

The world's best palaeontologists reveal prehistoric mysteries by using CGI technology to bring dinosaurs "back to life." DINO HUNT offers a unique glimpse into the birth and death of the largest beasts to ever walk the Earth.

Shoot To Kill: Hunting The London Bombers

SHOOT TO KILL: HUNTING THE LONDON BOMBERS looks at the tragic events and aftermath of the 7/7 London bombings and the failed attacks two weeks later. After a police operation misidentified an innocent civilian as a would-be suicide bomber, he was tragically killed at close range by a police specialist firearms unit. This documentary features testimony from key figures including Tony Blair, the victim’s friends, senior police officers, and eyewitnesses. SHOOT TO KILL: HUNTING THE LONDON BOMBERS is a breathtaking investigation that examines how so much can go wrong, the pressures that all involved felt during this scary time, the moral and psychological impact of the incident, and the complexities of being part of one of the most controversial moments in British policing history.