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.

Escape From Iran: The Hollywood Option

Codename: The Hollywood Option was a secret mission to rescue US hostages held captive at the US embassy in Tehran in 1979. Considered by many as the most dangerous diplomatic operation in Canadian history, it inspired the Oscar® winning film Argo. Through direct testimony of those who found sanctuary at the Canadian embassy and the Canadians who risked their own safety to shelter their neighbours, Escape from Iran tells the story of this startling world affair.

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.

Ghost Lands

GHOST LANDS is a captivating, hour-long documentary exploring real Indigenous ghost stories passed down through generations. Led by an Indigenous cast and crew, these stories are told by those with a profound connection to the spirit world. Rooted in diverse Indigenous cultures, GHOST LANDS offers a unique and powerful perspective on the paranormal, inviting viewers into a world of spirits and legends, promising to both terrify and mesmerize audiences.

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.

WW2 Treasure Hunters

Britain's foremost amateur WW2 detectorist and a war history buff team up to bring forgotten stories of WW2 back to life by unearthing relics from former military activity sites once in danger of being lost forever. The duo has made it their mission to unearth these artifacts, preserve their history, and bring these forgotten stories back to life. Using state-of-the-art geotechnology, archival documents, and period-accurate maps, the team races against time to find the burial location and perform extensive digs to excavate the artifacts before they are destroyed by urban progress or corroded by the very soil they are encased in. S1: 8 x 60' S2: 7 x 60'

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.

The Spoils

THE SPOILS explores the ongoing battle over the restitution of Nazi-looted art, set against the rise of the far-right in Germany and the resurgence of post-WW2 art collections on the global market. The film focuses on the struggle over ownership, history, and morality, centered around failed efforts in Düsseldorf to honor German-Jewish art dealer Max Stern. Stern, who escaped the war, became Canada’s most successful art dealer. Through exclusive interviews and rare archival footage, THE SPOILS uncovers the tragic, ironic, and often contentious journey of reclaiming stolen cultural treasures.

Israel From Above

ISRAEL FROM ABOVE takes to the skies with the help of drones to explore three iconic landscapes in Israel: Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, and the Dead Sea. Get a rare look at these fascinating locations and dive into how they evolved throughout history. What incredible natural forces shaped these locations? What historical events took place here? We discover how these landscapes contain hidden signs that reveal important past events and human behavior and how, in turn, they affect the development of the country.

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.