Design By Decade

Design defines culture and culture defines design. Stereos, chairs, lamps and even garbage bins can help trace the trajectory of a nation’s cultural growth. From mid-century Modernism to the eclectic designs of present-day, discover Canada’s stellar contributions to the world of design. Starting with the period after the First World War, DESIGN BY A DECADE reveals the exceptional stories behind the objects of everyday life.

Big Life

This fast-paced adventure series follows 15 thrill-seekers as they brave the most extreme conditions, testing their physical and mental boundaries, as they turn their passion for exploring into a way of life.

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.

Dino Hunt

The world's best palaeontologists reveal prehistoric mysteries by using CGI technology to bring dinosaurs "back to life." DINO HUNT offers a unique glimpse into the birth and death of the largest beasts to ever walk the Earth.

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.

Kill Zone: Inside Gaza

The story of the Israel-Hamas war told by those living through it in Gaza: the journalists trying to cover it as they lose dozens of beloved colleagues, the doctors trying to save lives and rebuild shattered bodies, the parents trying to reassure and feed frightened children, and the children left as WCNSF; “wounded child no surviving family”. KILL ZONE: INSIDE GAZA is the definitive account of the conflict, pairing character observation of a surgeon in Al-Shifa Hospital as it comes under attack, a journalist as she covers the chaos around her whilst losing close colleagues almost every day, a family striving to survive through food shortages, and two little girls with grievous leg injuries who have both lost their parents. These stories and more are combined with forensic analysis to deliver the story of the most intense military bombardment of the 21st century. Awards: Jaber Badwan won for Emerging Talent: Factual, 2025 BAFTA Television Craft Awards 
Best Current Affairs Programme, 2025 Broadcast Awards. The Sony Impact Award for Current Affairs, 2024 Rory Peck Awards 
 Foreign Affairs Journalism Award, 2024 British Journalism Awards

Much Ado About Shakespeare

MUCH ADO ABOUT SHAKESPEARE follows Steven Wadlow, a window cleaner who believes that a painted portrait that has been hanging above his family’s television set for over half a century may be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Over eleven years, Steven embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about the portrait, visiting some of the world’s top art institutions. The history of the painting suggests it could be a missing portrait of William Shakespeare that had been painted during his lifetime. Facial comparison software shows a striking resemblance to The Bard, more so than any known image. Despite the art world’s skepticism, Steven’s breakthrough comes in Paris, where a renowned expert, who has examined masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, confirms his discovery. This captivating film uncovers the mystery behind a painting that could rewrite history and change Steven’s life forever.

Back To Everest

Dave Rodney realizes his dream by enduring significant hardship to summit Mount Everest. But victory twists suddenly into horror when a teammate and close friend goes missing, never to be seen again. This memory haunts him until Rodney leaves the comfort of family and new-found love, daring to climb the highest mountain once more.

Restaurants on the Edge

Restaurants all over the world are set in truly stunning locations: at the edge of the water, perched on a mountainside, overlooking a white, sandy beach... But despite these outstanding views many of them often have the most lamentable reviews. In Restaurants on the Edge, a team of three experts - a restauranteur, a designer, and a chef - embark on a journey to not only transform the restaurant, but also the owners’ outlook, to hopefully put them back on a path to success. The experts tap into the soul of the restaurant’s location and community, incorporating local tastes, flavours, and textures into each restaurant’s makeover in a way that is uplifting, inspirational, and positive.

Tales by Light

Driven by an insatiable desire to explore cultures, wildlife, and landscapes through the camera’s lens, extraordinary photographers blur the lines between science and art to show us our world in a new light. Viewers get to experience the challenges, successes, and elation as masters like culture photographer Art Wolfe, wildlife photographers Jonathan & Angela Scott, adventure photographer Krystle Wright, underwater photographer Eric Cheng, and more work to capture their unique perspectives and to push the limits of their craft.