In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo

Stanley Johnson - author, environmentalist, and father of ex-PM Boris Johnson – and his youngest son Max set off from China’s far western border with Pakistan to undertake an epic 5,000km journey down the Silk Road. Following the trade route taken by Marco Polo 700 years ago, Stanley and Max’s seven week journey reflects on both ancient and modern China as they weave a path through what was the Yuan Dynasty’s land, ruled by Emperor Kublai Khan and to the capital city of Dadu, now known as Beijing. Stanley and Max throw themselves into every adventure along the way, embrace every encounter and share an unforgettable – and often hilarious – experience that brings them closer together and unites them in their love for Chinese culture. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO is a perfect blend of history, adventure, and a father and son’s once-in-a-lifetime journey.

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.

Hélico Tout Terrain

Set in Sept-Iles, north of Quebec, the series brings you the ups-and-downs of daily life as a helicopter pilot on a mission, each more exciting than the last. HÉLICO TOUT TERRAIN uncovers a world of passion and danger, where unique men and women combine their love of flying with a fierce sense of duty.

Airport: Below Zero

Go behind the scenes at the world’s fastest growing major airport and learn how the hardest working team in international travel manages to keep it all together. From extreme temperatures that threaten to shut down the entire airport, to strange and unusual traveler requests, follow the exploits of this 24/7 operation and see what it takes to get millions of passengers off the ground and on their way!

Walking The Himalayas With Levison Wood

British explorer Levison Wood takes on a new challenge and walks the length of the world’s highest mountain range from Afghanistan in the west to Bhutan in the East. His four-month journey of some 4 million steps sees him trekking 1,700 gruelling miles across the roof of the world, teaming up with local guides and meeting monks, soldiers and nomadic tribes, as he passes through some of the most remote, beautiful, and perilous regions on earth - places few outsiders ever get to see.

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.

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.

Levison Wood: Walking With...

Explorer Levison Wood tracks down the most iconic, but endangered, animals on the planet. Levison journeys into some of the most remote and physically challenging environments on Earth in search of three of the last remaining and critically endangered animals: desert lions, orangutans, and polar bears. Entering their world as the locals do, Levison learns more about the unique lives of these animals and the environment in which they live. In the company of indigenous guides and naturalists, he gets a better understanding of how these elusive animals are surviving against worsening odds caused by the increasing threat of human activity and climate change.

Britain's Scenic Railways

From busy cities to rural communities, 24,000 trains cross Britain every day, traveling some 10,000 miles. The rail network is continually growing as new track is laid and old sections of the line are brought back to life. Britain is also home to over a hundred heritage railways that welcome millions of visitors each year, to celebrate a bygone era of steam. The chance to ride on a steam train – to experience the sights, the sounds and the smells – is something that still resonates deep within us. We meet the railway workers, volunteers and travellers who share their experiences of Britain’s most scenic railways with both warmth and humour.

Trains That Changed The World

In this series, we reveal how four iconic trains revolutionised rail travel – and inspired incredible railway projects the world over. For over 200 years, trains have transformed our lives. They have changed the way we travel, the way we work…even the way we holiday. In this series, we reveal how four iconic trains revolutionised rail travel – and inspired incredible railway projects the world over. We’ll journey aboard legendary railway engines such as The Flying Scotsman and Stephenson’s Rocket. Each episode will explore an area of life that saw dramatic transformation thanks to the train. We’ll learn how trains made us go faster; how they transformed our cities; how they powered industry and how they helped us to get away.