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FOOD TRIP WITH TODD ENGLISH

11 x 30

Join chef and restaurateur Todd English as he travels the world in search of inspiration. He shares his talent and taste for reinventing traditional cooking while experiencing all that each location has to offer from medieval culture in Tuscany to the Zulu tribe of South Africa. He then returns to one of his many restaurant locations to create an inspired new dish. Todd English began his cooking career at the young age of 15 when he ?rst entered the doors of a professional kitchen. At 20, he attended the Culinary [...]
30 DAYS ON THE SILK ROAD

Available 1st Quarter 2012 - 10 x 60

The Silk Road was once a heavily trafficked trade route across the Asian continent. In recent years, the historical Silk Routes have been brought back to life and actor Ville Haapasalo, a household name in Russia, takes viewers on a fascinating 30 day journey encountering friendly locals and breathtaking scenery along the way.
ACROSS RUSSIA IN 30 DAYS

8 x 60

An adventurous road trip that takes a famous actor from the glitz and glamour to the ordinary wonders of his second homeland Russia. Winner of the 2010 Best Finnish Lifestyle show from the Finnish Academy of Television.
WAY OF LIFE

5 x 60

Way of Life explores exotic and uncommon occupations around the globe. Join host Jim Brasher as he walks the Sahara with the Tuareg Salt Caravan, fells trees with the mahouts of Thailand, pulls a rickshaw in the streets of Kolkata, and much more! The series focuses on rare, little-known and often times near extinct professions that have deeply rooted history and traditions; these jobs aren’t considered jobs, but simply a Way Of Life! With an entertaining and hands on host, the audience gets transported to various locales where they get [...]
LET’S SHOP

28 x 60, 3 x 30

Hosted by the charming and elegant Cheryll Gillespie, LET’S SHOP is a whirlwind tour of the most exclusive, exciting and famous shopping destinations the world has to offer. For Cheryll, shopping is a passion and an art form; for the viewer, shopping becomes inspirational, educational and always highly entertaining. From sourcing the latest electronics in Tokyo’s Ginza District to haggling in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, LET’S SHOP takes the viewer across the globe on a thoughtful and educational mission to acquire the finer things in life. Each episode focuses on one [...]
KARMA TREKKERS

13 x 60

KARMA TREKKERS crisscrosses the globe on a mystical journey of self-discovery to locations of spiritual, cultural and historical significance, illuminating the power, passion, mystery and intrigue of ancient peoples, forgotten customs and sacred places. 4 NEW EPISODES NOW AVAILABLE!
HOOKED: MONSTER FISH

10 x 60

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!
INSIDE INDONESIA: Struggle for the Soul of Islam

1 x 60

Examine Indonesia’s turbulent political climate since the Bali bombings in 2002 and how the country’s fledgling democracy is working to contain and counter the actions of a small but determined group of Islamic militants. INSIDE INDONESIA: Struggle for the Soul of Islam also reveals how the practice of Islam in Indonesia differs from the stereotypes of Muslims most Westerners carry in their minds, and how the country’s moderate, mainstream, yet deeply religious majority, influences its approach to counter-terrorism. INSIDE INDONESIA is an important film for today’s politically charged, ideologically turbulent [...]
MUNCHAUSEN MOMS

1 x 60

The bond between a mother and her child is one of the strongest in the human experience. In a rare, but lethal form of child abuse known as Munchausen by Proxy, that trust is breached, and the once sacred relationship can turn deadly. Three women, all perceived as concerned, loving mothers, are willing to do the unthinkable for attention – making their own children sick, leaving broken families and lives in their wake. Premiered on WeTV, USA.
MUMBAI MEGA FLOOD

1 x 60

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.
JAPANESE COWBOY

1 x 60

Makoto Sekido wants to become a professional rodeo bullrider in America in spite of the odds against him and the pressure to conform to social norms. He works odd jobs to save up for annual trips to Texas, where he rides bulls in pursuit of his elusive dream. Then he finds himself at an unexpected crossroads…and he must make the most difficult decision of his life.
HYPER RESCUE TOKYO

1 x 60 - NEW

The rescue workers at the Adachi Tokyo Fire station are accustomed to danger. Follow one rookie on a typical shift as he endures intensive disaster training, then battles blazes and rescues victims. Also get a hands-on look at some of the most advanced gadgets and equipment available to the elite Hyper Rescue team.