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.

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.

The Climber

At age 20, Thomas Bubendorfer revolutionized extreme climbing; today, almost 40 years and two near-death accidents later, he remains one of the world’s elite mountaineers.THE CLIMBER follows Thomas as he attempts a remarkable challenge: tackling the unclimbed East Face of Denali in Alaska, an extremely remote and dangerous route on North America's tallest mountain – a climb that has defeated him twice before. Unlike many climbing films that focus primarily on the climb, this is also a very personal film about motivation. Why does Thomas climb, what sacrifices are the people around him forced to make? Interviews and revealing personal archive paint a picture of a man wrestling with his identity while chasing greatness in a death-defying sport.

Boundless

BOUNDLESS is an adrenaline-charged documentary series following the adventures of friends/fierce competitors Simon Donato and Paul “Turbo” Trebilcock in their worldwide quest to challenge their limits in some of the most extreme competitive events on Earth. From single and multi-day ultra marathons, to open-ocean standup paddling, to multi-day class 3+ kayak races, canyon bike races, and grueling triathlons, the events range from very well known to totally obscure. *International audio not available*

Secrets Of The Mega Landfill

750 trucks deliver thousands of tonnes EVERY DAY to one of the largest landfill sites in the U.S. – and it’s not as simple as dumping it all in the ground. We join the army of people at the site using cutting edge technologies including dozens of Mega tonne machines who have to make it all disappear. And the stakes are high for the environment and business, as this site can rake in $70 million dollars a year.

Walking With Elephants

Author and explorer Levison Wood embarks on a new expedition: an epic 650-mile journey on foot, following the world’s largest elephant migration. Lev fulfils a life-long ambition to get as close to these magnificent creatures as possible, and gains powerful insight into this still mysterious journey – one that the elephants have done for millennia, but no person has yet done on foot. Lev witnesses elephants under increasing threat from both natural and man-made dangers. Along the way, he also meets with locals and gets their uncensored view of whether humans and elephants can ever live in harmony. While millions of elephants once roamed across Africa, that number is now dwindling, and by 2040 these iconic creatures could all be gone. WALKING WITH ELEPHANTS reveals a deeper understanding of the elephants' remarkable lives, and timely insight into how we may secure their future.

Expedition Antarctica

Join a team of marine scientists as they embark on an unprecedented journey across the Great Southern Ocean and beyond to Antarctica.

Gone Fishing

Lifelong friends and comedic royalty Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer have more in common than just their love of laughter – on a more serious note, they are both suffering from complex heart disease. Paul is an experienced fisherman, while Bob is a complete novice. Paul thought a tour of the country’s finest fishing spots might help Bob’s recovery, so the two have set off on a fishing adventure. GONE FISHING follows the friends as they fish, laugh and learn something about each other and themselves.

From Russia to Iran: Crossing the Wild Frontier

Levison Wood crosses the mighty Caucasus mountain range that lies between Russia and Iran. Levison is taking a new approach to exploring: making his way by any means necessary. Traveling with the locals and living as they do, Levison’s epic, 2,600-mile journey takes him through five countries, crossing the wild lands on the tense frontier between Europe and Asia and visiting some of the most fascinating and diverse people’s on earth.

Motivated

A biography series analyzing the incredible lives of two of the world’s top action athletes, MOTIVATED devotes each 60-minute episode to the story of a champion, from childhood to the present. With carefully selected highlights from the athlete’s career, supplemental visual material and personal still photographs, MOTIVATED lays out each modern-day swashbuckler’s path to the pinnacle. It is a series that is as much about the achievers as it is about their achievements.