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RECREATING EDEN

admin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:41:50 +0000

From the garden retreats in the Italian hillsides, to gigantic biodomes regarded as the eighth wonder of the world, to the private country gardens only we are allowed to see, each unique episode of Recreating Eden features a gardener who takes the viewer on a tour of his or her unique garden paradise as well as on an intimate journey into their personal lives.

Through vivid images of nature and beautiful narration, we are invited to witness how a single plant can elicit memories of the past, is able to heal emotional pain, excite our creative imagination, and most importantly provide us with an example of how the pure beauty of nature can transcend the troubles of our modern world.

THE WHITE CONTINENT

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:41:41 +0000

Antarctica is at once the most uninhabited areas of the world and also the most endangered by human activity. For 50 years now, the continent has captivated scientists from around the world who journey to “The White Continent” to study its rare ecosystem. Now, more than ever, the wellbeing of Antarctica affects us all. With a melting ice shelf, depletion of the ozone layer and a rising sea level – what lies ahead for the majestic territory? THE WHITE CONTINENT: CLIMATE CHANGE AND ANTARCTICA gives viewers unprecedented access to the United States Antarctic Programs’ Palmer Station, a year-round scientific research center, and follows renowned scientists, researchers and explorers across land and sea in search of answers.

HEARTBEAT

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:51:18 +0000

HEARTBEAT is a series full of the emotion and larger-than-life stories of families who face one of the biggest turning points in their lives – the birth of a child. From pregnancy through delivery, we join in the joy, anxiety and emotion of expecting couples. Can a workaholic father finally give time to his family? How does the wife of a sailor cope with raising their children alone? Can a wannabe rock star get his life back on track? A new child changes the family. But are the parents willing to change? Follow couples as they experience hope, fear and anticipation before the big day.

QUEST FOR SUNKEN WARSHIPS, THE

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:25:51 +0000

Follow veteran wreck diver and underwater cameraman Dan Crowell and his specialized dive team as they sift through the wreckage that now rests on the bottom of the world’s oceans. Their focus is to help shed light on some of the most amazing conflicts fought on the ocean’s battlefields.

WHAT THE FUTURE

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:46:02 +0000

One man’s search for the people shaping our future- People doing incredible things in places you’d never expect.

Shot in HD, What The Future is a 13-part series that explores our rapidly developing world from a grass roots, street level perspective. The series follows the adventurous and engaging Warren Kimmel as he travels through Africa, The Middle East & India on a search for unique insights into the world of tomorrow.

From the dusty over crowded cities of Africa to the raw and unchartered savannah, What The Future is a gorgeous and sweeping portrayal of the world as it is today and as it will be in the future. The first 6 eps track the path of Africa, while the next 7 plot the trajectory of the world as seen through the eyes of people in the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent.

INTERSECTIONS

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:13:58 +0000

Two men, two different missions, two very different machines. High-tech machines of precision engineering, pushed to their limits by elite individuals. On the surface they have very little in common, except they both make split second decisions, and one small glitch can mean disaster. Go inside this high performance world and examine the moments their lives and machines intersect.

LIVE FROM THE MOON

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:39:51 +0000

On July 20, 1969, a human being took the first step onto the moon. An estimated 700 million people witnessed the event on live television. What made television from the moon possible? Even more importantly, how did the inclusion of television impact the perception of Apollo and the deeper understanding of humanity’s place in the universe? LIVE FROM THE MOON details the untold story of an outstanding technological achievement that allowed the world to share a defining moment in history. Next year is the 50th anniversary of human space flight!

HOOKED: MONSTER FISH

admin — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:05:23 +0000

From the no-holds-barred fight to reel in Brazil’s mysterious “Vampire Fish”, to prehistoric stingray patrolling the rivers of Southeast Asia and tiger sharks weighing over half a ton, travel the globe to explore the shocking surprises and the freaks of nature behind the world’s weirdest and wildest monster fish!

MUMBAI MEGA FLOOD

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 05:38:54 +0000

How was the world’s sixth largest city brought to a grinding halt? Follow the siege of Mumbai, India, as all its systems shut down and millions of people were under siege by freak weather. The program also travels to other cities around the globe to see what tactics they use to prepare and cope with natural disasters.

MEDICAL MIRACLES

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 08:36:49 +0000

Modern-day medical miracles are achieved through a combination of human courage, determination and technological innovation. MEDICAL MIRACLES depicts the lives of people challenged with medical crises who have, against the odds, each triumphed in their own way. Meet people like Sarah who, at the age of 4, had both feet severed by a near-tragic lawn mower accident – innovative medical procedures and Sarah’s own determination to live a normal life allow her to be an active athlete and cheerleader today. Sarah’s stories and those of others combine in this truly heartwarming program. Premiered on PAX, USA.