Pet Heroes

PET HEROES showcases extraordinary stories of animal heroism. In each episode of this documentary series, two incredible stories are told through interviews with pet owners and family members and dramatic re-enactments. Hear about Emma, the rescued dog who alerted her diabetic owner to her dangerously low blood sugar and saved her life; a chow-chow that got between a potentially lethal bear and a toddler; and a cat that furiously woke up the wife of a man who'd just had a heart-attack. These are the real-life stars of PET HEROES, a series about the love and loyalty of man’s best friend.

Out of Country

We’ve all seen footage of rock stars on stage or in the studio. But what do they do in their off time? Unscripted, informal and insightful, we travel with well-known music makers including Kathleen Edwards, Colin James, Kim Stockwood, Doc Walker, Emerson Drive and Tara Oram as they make their great escape from the hectic and demanding world of recording and touring. From New Zealand to Europe, OUT OF COUNTRY takes the road less travelled as our music star tour-guides step out of their element and into the best kind of trouble.

World's Worst Flights

Using jaw-dropping footage recorded by those on board, this series straps you in for a rollercoaster ride on the WORLD'S WORST FLIGHTS. Passengers reveal what it’s like to endure the scariest things that happen in the skies, while expert analysis steps the viewer through each stage of the event. Each episode is themed and packed with revealing insight into the modern world of commercial flying and what happens when things go wrong.

Buy Herself

Award-winning real estate expert and top-rated TV host Sandra Rinomato is back in BUY HERSELF, a new series that follows women preparing to take the plunge into home ownership. Whether it’s the single career woman looking to buy her first condo, a recently divorced mom of two looking for a fresh start, or a widowed retiree who needs to get away from a lifetime of memories, each week Rinomato lends her expertise to a woman undertaking one of the most challenging and important purchases of her life – BUY HERSELF.

Brojects

In BROJECTS, brothers Kevin and Andrew are masters of the coolest, most extreme renovations to their weekend getaway home.  Brotherly teasing and one-upmanship is par for the course as they turn their dock into a bowling alley, build a chair ski so that they can combine water sports with relaxing, or construct the ultimate resort-inspired swim up bar – all in an effort to create the ultimate summer weekend.

What's In A Name

A fun and exciting romp through history telling the stories of the names we know best—from perfume to hockey teams and cars to cocktails. What names have worked, why, and what impact have they had? Every episode sets out to help name something new like a newly invented electric car, a mouth-watering chocolate bar, or a baby about to be born! Branding experts and celebrities weigh in - actor George Wendt (Norm from Cheers) gives tips on branding beer, wrestling legends Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan weigh in on punchy monikers in the ring, and musician Randy Bachman gives a young band tips on finding a name that rocks.

Murder U

Evil blossoms and thrives in the hothouse atmosphere of college life. From higher education’s ivy-covered walls, manicured lawns and leather-bound libraries come terrifying tales of murder and mayhem. In MURDER U, revisit grizzly crime scenes and student-body slayings that have scandalized campuses from coast to coast. Captured through dramatic re-enactments and first-hand testimonies, relive the dorm-room terror as wicked deeds unfold under the idyllic settings and fun times of college life.

Paul Brandt's Build It Forward

Hosted by Country music star Paul Brandt, BUILD IT FORWARD is an exciting and inspirational new documentary series that chronicles the emotionally challenging journey of families receiving a new home. Moving beyond similar home-makeover shows, BUILD IT FORWARD sees the recipient family receive the goodwill and grace of donations and volunteers in the creation of their new home, and in turn help build a new home for another family – this time in a third world country. Each episode documents the life-changing impact of giving back and the poignant experience of not one, but two families being handed the keys to a previously only-dreamt-of, brand new home.

World's Most Scenic River Journeys

There’s no better perspective than from a boat on a river, as it gently winds its way through stunning landscapes and outstanding natural beauty. Bill Nighy narrates this visually stunning six-part documentary series, telling the stories of six epic river journeys through the characters who live and work on them. Winding through rivers in the UK, Europe, Canada and the USA, each episode showcases beautiful and distinctive landscapes, from emerald green hills, ancient forests and biodiverse river deltas, to fairytale castles, chocolate box villages and iconic cities. We meet the rich diversity of people who live and work on the rivers, hitch rides on fishing boats and yachts, even canoes and replica Viking Ships, hopping on and off to explore the wealth of hidden stories along the riverbanks of the world’s most beautiful rivers. *Ratings: 1.2 million viewers each and the 4th highest rated show in the Friday night slot on Channel 5 in the UK *Brand new series World's Most Scenic River Journeys launched on Channel 5 on 2nd April 2021 in the Friday 8pm slot *Running for six episodes, the show averaged 1.2m/6.5% Individuals, growing 8% against the weekday slot average *The programme also performed well for key demographics, increasing 45% for ABC1s to a share of 8.0% and an even higher 51% for ABC1 Men to a share of 8.6% *Whilst on air, Channel 5 was the fourth most popular terrestrial for ABC1 Men, beating the likes of Joe Lycett and News on Channel 4 *Across its run, 6.7m came to the show at one point, with 38% watching two or more episodes

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.