Secret History of the Cottage
To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, this documentary tells the history of “going to the cottage,” a national tradition. Cottage country attracts those on a quest for the soothing powers of its natural landscape, the feeling of slowing down and getting away. Using vintage photos, archival film, and original shooting, we look at who cottagers are and what they do—the myths and the legends—and how cottages and “cottaging” have evolved over time.
Sales Sheet
More Info
Details
Seasons
Duration: 1 x 30′ HD
Resolution: HD
Seasons: TBC
Genre: Lifestyle
Tags: Lifestyle, Home
Original Language: TBC
Producer: Blue Ant Media
Original Broadcaster: Cottage Life
Year of Production: TBC
Format Available
Season information TBC
Related Titles
Bollywed
Hearthat Entertainment
28 x 30' HD
BOLLYWED is a heartwarming series that follows the Singh family, who have been running their bridal shop, Chandan Fashion, for decades. The show offers a fascinating look into the glamorous world of Bollywood culture and the booming $70 billion South Asian wedding industry, with its sacred rituals, choreographed dances, and stunning outfits. As the family juggles the demands of their intergenerational business, BOLLYWED blends old-school charm with new-school drama and plenty of laughs. In Season 3, the Singhs embark on a life-changing trip to India to explore their roots, renew vows in a traditional Punjabi wedding, and seize a massive business opportunity in Mumbai—launching their fashion designs in the heart of Bollywood. Back home in Toronto, the family learns their journey has transformed their lives in more ways than one. Nominations: 2024 Critics Choice Real TV Awards: Best Lifestyle Show: Fashion/Beauty 2024 Canadian Screen Awards: Best Factual Series 2024 Canadian Screen Awards: Best Direction, Factual 2024 Rockie Awards: Best Reality Series 2025 Rockie Awards: Best Reality Series
Lifestyle
Tom Kerridge Secrets of the Pub Kitchen
Bone Soup Productions
20 x 30' HD
Tom Kerridge Secrets of the Pub Kitchen returns for a second series. Across ten episodes, renowned pub chef Tom Kerridge invites viewers behind the scenes of his Michelin-starred pub, The Coach, to reveal his trade secrets. In this series cameras follow Tom and his team as they bring back the most iconic dishes from the past decade to celebrate the pub's 10th anniversary. Tom also shows us how to make more brilliant pub-style meals at home, sharing personal stories from his long career as one of the country’s most popular chefs.
Lifestyle
House Of Bryan
Si Entertainment
50 x 30' HD
Bryan has six short months to demolish the old and build the new, all while facing a variety of problems including weather delays, novice workmanship and municipal red tape. In HOUSE OF BRYAN: On The Rocks, Bryan has just four months to build their summer home, and he must overcome financial, personal, and physical stress, to make this summer getaway a reality. Follow Bryan and his wife Sarah as they plan and build a new residence in the country to raise their growing family. Bryan and Sarah clash on the vision for their new home, and have to learn to cope with the dramatic lifestyle change from city to country life.
Lifestyle
Donut Showdown
Nikki Ray Media Agency
40 x 30' HD
Welcome to the most intense, heart-pounding donut-making competition on the planet. Three expert donut-makers compete for the $10,000 prize in each episode in this ultra-tough food competition series. Working with strange ingredients and difficult challenges, the donut masters create amazingly beautiful and delicious donuts under tremendous time-pressure… with DONUT SHOWDOWN host host Daryn Jones constantly reminding them that time is running out. The amazing group of celebrity food judges includes internationally acclaimed David Rocco, Zane Caplansky and many more.
Lifestyle
Ice Cold Cash
Nikki Ray Media Agency
28 x 30' HD
Joe Motiki might seem like your regular ‘ice cream man on a bike’, but he’s really a hilarious game show host looking for cold-treat-seekers! One second his unsuspecting guests are buying a vanilla cone and the next they’re startled by a siren popping out of the ice cream freezer and a crew of TV cameras. ICE COLD CASH is a fun and fast-paced food-trivia show; it’s also unapologetically uncomplicated. Questions, answers, cash. FORMAT AVAILABLE
Lifestyle
Extreme Collectors
Nikki Ray Media Agency
14' x 30 HD
Part road trip, part treasure hunt, EXTREME COLLECTORS features host Andrew Zegers touring through meticulously cared-for collections in homes all across North America. It taps into the fascinating world of collectors - meeting them, learning their back-stories, and ultimately finding out the value of their massive collections.
Lifestyle
Disaster DIY
Si Entertainment
26 x 30' HD
Failed do-it-yourselfers in need of some on-the-job training call on contractor Bryan Baeumler to save them from their home reno nightmare. In each episode, Bryan teaches novice renovators how to fix their mistakes properly and safely with his humorous brand of tough love. With words of encouragement and expert know-how, Bryan transforms each project from a DISASTER DIY to stunning renovation, leading to an amazing reveal.
Lifestyle
Dubai: Buying The Dream
Angel Eye Media
6 x 60' HD
An aspirational, superglamourous reality series, showcasing the high-stakes drama and fabulous properties of Dubai’s No. 1 Real Estate company. Set in the most luxurious, hottest, property market in the world, this real-world format sees a group of massively ambitious agents, both established and new, compete for eye-watering commissions - often over £100,000 tax free for just one sale.
Lifestyle
Bryan Inc
Si Entertainment
13 x 60' HD
After three spirited home builds as husband and wife, contractor Bryan Baeumler and his wife Sarah have decided to take on an entirely different relationship: that of boss and employee... What could possibly go wrong? Sarah joins the construction company as a Project Manager and it's a huge learning curve as she juggles trades, inevitable construction delays, and strict budgets, all under Bryan's watchful eye. He is depending on his wife to rise to the new challenge, and together they must find the balance between the demands of work, their clients, and raising four very active kids. The real-life drama unfolds as this family works it out, using their humour and signature banter to see them through.
Lifestyle