China Circus

Meet the young recruits of China’s Wuqiao School of Acrobatic Arts. Pushing themselves to extremes for that perfect performance and dreaming of making it as professional elite acrobats.

Masa Off Grid

Urbanite Masa Takei was fascinated with the idea of a simpler, self-sufficient lifestyle. He wondered if he “had what it takes” to build a shelter and to hunt for his food, with no running water, no electricity or other comforts of home. Setting out for a year to live and learn off grid in a remote, northern area, Masa takes viewers along for the entire experience.

Why Are We Here?

Today, science says it has found the rules which explain everything, from particles to galaxies, from genes to our minds. But the explanation comes at a cost, for the rules, some scientists say, have no meaning. Could we really be creatures made to see and seek meaning in a universe where none exists? In this series, Oxford Physics Professor Ard Louis is joined by distinguished science documentary filmmaker and presenter David Malone. They travel to India, Senegal and the United States to meet some of the world’s best physicists, mathematicians, philosophers, neuroscientists and biologists to discuss and debate questions about meaning and the nature of the universe.

The Longest Wave

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger embarks on an epic journey with legendary windsurfer and 24-time world champion Robby Naish in THE LONGEST WAVE. Known for dominating nearly every watersport, Robby now faces a new challenge: conquering the world’s longest wave. However, what begins as a quest for greatness evolves into a deeply personal journey, revealing his vulnerabilities as a competitor, mentor, and father. Robby's passion for the ocean is tested as he navigates injuries, and personal struggles with family and career. Over three years, he must confront the limits of his body, his relationships, and his identity as a world-class athlete. THE LONGEST WAVE is a powerful story of perseverance, resilience, and the complex balance between ambition and life's demands.

The 'A' Word: America's War On Women

June 24, 2022, America’s Supreme Court voted on a decision that would impact the futures of millions of people. In THE A-WORD, we meet those most vulnerable to America’s abortion bans, and the medics who risk committing felonies to save them. Shadowing multiple abortion clinics, we track patients forced to travel the length of the USA to get needed care. We meet abortion providers who are so terrified they tuck firearms into their scrubs. Through this, we explore the Christian nationalist movement behind it all. Abortion - a word so stigmatised that it has become impossible to say - has divided this nation. Two years on, the fight over the “A-Word” has become a battle for freedom, equality and healthcare itself.

First Contact: Lost Tribe Of The Amazon

In June 2014, the world was transfixed by images of men emerging from the deepest Amazonian rainforest for the first time. This tribe were among the last people living on our planet who have had no contact with the outside world. Filmmaker Angus Macqueen gains exclusive access to this extraordinary tribe. Do they want to come out? If so, why now? And are they truly inhabitants of some Garden of Eden, or refugees of an earlier genocide? One thing is certain – that these are the last days of the last uncontacted people on earth.

Independent America: Rising From Ruins

INDEPENDENT AMERICA: RISING FROM RUINS reveals how Americans need local businesses to help their communities thrive and survive through hard times, now more than ever. This gripping documentary follows former NBC correspondent Hanson Hosein to New Orleans, where he investigates the heartbreaking story of post-Hurricane Katrina. Once a city known for its vibrant, independent retail businesses, only a third of businesses have reopened post-disaster, less than half in poorer neighborhoods. Given this unequal playing field between corporate chain and independent retail, will the Mom & Pop shops be strong enough to help revive those areas and restore New Orleans’ proud independence?

The Jury: Death on the Staircase

In this first recreation of the thrilling THE JURY format, a jury of 12 ordinary citizens are presented with a mystifying death, and a defendant whose fate is now in their hands. Recreating a real case through the original court transcript, we get behind the scenes to explore the criminal process, and the human element involved in a jury of peers rendering a verdict. We watch how this cohort of twelve strangers interpret confounding evidence, judge the motives and expertise of witnesses and decode the cleverness of defence and prosecution tactics. Finally, we follow them to their verdict and decide ourselves if the work of a jury equates to the best version of justice being done. *Format Available Nominations: 2025 Rockie Awards: Best Reality Series

Rebellion

With global temperatures continuing to rise at an alarming rate, climate change protests are growing, becoming some of the largest demonstrations in history. REBELLION reveals the moments that sparked the global climate crisis movement. From 15-year-old Greta Thunberg’s “School Strike for Climate” outside of the Swedish parliament, to Academy Award winning actress and activist Jane Fonda’s multiple arrests during some of the biggest climate change protests in US history, the people’s resistance continues to be fierce. Through the streets of Delhi, and up the steps of Congress, REBELLION is the story of a generation marching in revolt.

The Eunuch Maker

In 2022, headlines broke that a group of men were performing castrations and livestreaming them to paying customers online. Journalist Marcel Theroux explores the dark world of THE EUNUCH MAKER. The terrifyingly-named Eunuch Maker was accused of being the cult-like leader of a group that severed genitals, sold body parts, and earned hundreds of thousands of pounds. With unprecedented access to those who underwent castration, and those at the heart of the inner circle, this is a story about sex, gender identity, manipulation, personal freedom and the limits of consent. Who is the Eunuch Maker? Why did he mutilate others? And why does the globe-spanning voluntary eunuch community seek castration?