Making The Goods​ 

MAKING THE GOODS is a documentary special about the technology of manufacturing some of our favourite weekend items. No weekend away is complete without your sleeping bag, BBQ or snacks. We go behind the scenes, inside factories, and show how these things are made; from the raw materials, to the final product rolling off the assembly line. We hear from experts who oversee the design and get up close to the gears, machines and conveyor belts in the factories that pump out the products.

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.

Christmas at Stately Homes

Christmas is celebrated with England's grandest Stately Homes as they throw open their doors to welcome more than a million visitors through the festive season. Exclusive behind the scenes access has been negotiated with aristocrats and staff as they deck their halls with hundreds of Christmas trees, millions of baubles and billions of fairy lights. Tradition runs deep, and each ‘Stately’ celebrates Christmas in their own unique way, and the festive season is the key to unlocking a privileged insight into Britain’s most famous family homes. All combine the magical ingredients of this special time of the year with enchanting history and access to aristocracy.

Brojects In the House

Reno masters Kevin and Andrew are at it again, brainstorming the most extreme builds in an effort to transform a century-old lodge hall into the ultimate weekend escape. Deadlines, demo-disasters, and dirty-tricks are no match for this dueling pair as they take home design to a whole new level.

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.

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.

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.

Legend Hunters

A strange light in the night sky, a photograph that captures phenomena we can’t even see, a distant shape in the lake that matches no known sea life... real-life mysteries like this have gone unsolved for decades, upsetting known science and unsettling local populations. The series follows the investigations conducted by the indomitable souls who are determined to find the truth, taking on these mystifying investigations to uncover the story behind the legend.

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.

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