Grainger's world - Highlands charm
Located just southwest of Sydney, the Southern Highlands preserve the flavor of a charming English settlement amid the distinctly Australian countryside of New South Wales.
Located just southwest of Sydney, the Southern Highlands preserve the flavor of a charming English settlement amid the distinctly Australian countryside of New South Wales.
The ultimate African Safari, joining a vintage steam train in Tanzania through to South Africa, with wildlife expeditions into the Serengeti and Kruger National parks.
This riveting documentary film explores the issues of loss of ecologically sensitive lands and the place and future of zoos in the twenty first century. The story revolves around the expansion plans of the Oakland Zoo into the ecologically sensitive park lands of beautiful Knowland Park. One of the many ironies revealed in this film is the Oakland's Zoo's intention to build a native California exhibit by destroying irreplaceable native Californian lands.
Ernie visits the Blue Mountains in NSW to meet up with an enthusiastic Cave Guide, a Gundungurra man maintaining his connection to Country and a Nature Lover who finds solace in this wilderness.
K’gari, also called Fraser Island is Ernie’s next destination. He meets up with a proud Butchulla man, a four wheel drive Enthusiast and a determined woman with a special connection to whales.
In the season’s finale Ernie and his late brother Buck take audiences back to their home town of Mullewa on the Murchison River. It is an entertaining, informative and a heartfelt Episode.
This week Ernie meets a Boonwurrung man with a love for the ocean, and an inspirational lady finding balance between farming and the environment and a Marine Biologist following her passion.
In this episode Ernie visits Katherine and meets up with a Visionary, a Landscape Photographer and a River Guide who shares Stories of the world famous Nitmiluk Gorge.
Ernie travels to the Great Barrier Reef to meet people who call this unique part of the world home. He catches up with Yindinji elder Gudju Gudju, Jamie a toxicologist, and Gareth skipper of Monsoon.
Uluru, Ernie lands in the red centre and meets traditional Annangu owner Sammy and his partner Kathryn and gets an insight into Sammy's views, and joins rangers to participates in a controlled burn.
Kakadu, Ernie travels to Kakadu, takes a boat cruise up East Alligator River, meets photographer Louise , spends time with Trevor a ranger , and takes a helicopter with Steve originally a policeman.
Ernie visits the Great Ocean Road and catches up with a local Gunditjmara/ Kirrae Whurrong Song man, he meets a passionate Foodologist and spends time with an Entrepreneur with a taste for adventure.
This week Ernie is in Weiben also known as the Thursday Island and meets a down to earth Landscaper, an Oyster Farmer who’s found his niche in the World and a Kaurereg Elder holding onto Culture.
Ernie’s trip to tropical North Queensland finds him meeting a respected Kuku Yalanji Elder, a River Guide who’s made a sea change and an Environmentalist who is determined to change attitudes.
Ernie visits the breathtaking Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and meets a dedicated Pilot, a focused young Ranger, a wildlife conservationist and an insightful young Palawa man.
Ernie visits Kangaroo Island in South Australia and goes spotlighting with a local wildlife Guide, shoots the breeze with an artistic couple and gets up close and personal with wild dolphins.
Ernie travels to Ikara also known as Wilpena Pound in the spectacular Macdonald Ranges and meets an Adnyamathanha Elder, a passionate Cultural Guide, a young Pilot and a National Parks Ranger.
Catwalk model Kate Peck takes on tropical north Queensland in a three day endurance challenge that sees her tackle an arduous mountain-bike trek, complete an off-shore kayak and finish a 20km run whilst dealing with crocodiles, relentless rain and humidity as she camps out in the Daintree jungle.
Catwalk model Kate Peck takes part in the Sydney to Mooloolaba Yacht Race, with no experience at sea she has to learn to sail from scratch and faces oncoming cyclones, climbing the mast and sleep deprivation to prove herself as a worthy crew member on board Sydney catamaran, Ricochet.
Catwalk model Kate Peck attempts to cure herself of her fear of heights by learning to abseil for a canyoning expedition that sees her attempt to take on Kanangra – Australia’s toughest canyon that only the most experienced would ever dare brave.
Catwalk model Kate Peck joins the Chapman Racing Team as Navigator alongside Driver Clayton Chapman as they overcome outback bull dust and breakdowns to reach speeds of up to 200km p/hr in an attempt to win at the Kalgoorlie 400, on the first leg of the Australian Off-road Racing Championships.
Each crewman of Apollo 11 had made a spaceflight before this mission but never set foot on the moon. Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight that landed the first humans on the moon. This unique documentary, profiles this historic mission through the eyes of all three astronauts and several top Nasa officials who participated in it.
The journey continues in surprisingly fascinating landscapes through to the ruins of Quillarumiyoc, one of the last archaeological and historic discoveries in Peru.
La Paz looks like an intricate mass of buildings within a bottleneck. It is mainly inhabited by Quechua and Aymara Indios, and features the most traditional craftsmanship, highly coloured markets and a daily guile to survive.
The journey continues in the Amazon area of Bolivia. With the help of the authorities we enter the coca plantations: in Bolivia the chewing of coca leaves is legal, and is very different from the refined and illegal version, cocaine.
The journey heads towards the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt desert in the world. We are surprised to enter a hotel made entirely of salt, including beds, chairs and tables.
Leaving from the border of Desaguadero between Bolivia and Peru we reach Puno after a few bureaucratic issues, to meet the Uros, on their floating islands on Lake Titicaca
Our objective of reaching the Rìo Manu National Park is obstructed by landslides, flooded roads and and a huge rise in the level of a tributary of the River.
The expedition continues through the incredible and extremely dangerous Canyon del Pato.
To reach Potosì, a snow-capped pass at an altitude of more than 5000 metres stands in our way.
A group of neighbors experience a series of unfortunate events caused by their children, to find themselves in a malaise of complications, but they discover that they have to cooperate in order to get out of trouble.
Inside one of the world’s most famous hotels - Raffles and its massive new make over. Luxury in a villa suite with private pool at Sofitel Sentosa. Check out Singapore’s top restaurants Burnt Ends, Bincho and Cheek by Jowl plus the coolest bars now open. The incredible Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. The Art Deco restaurant with a multi million dollar gin bar. Why Changi Airport is the world’s best, counting a butterfly zoo amongst its many attractions.
Australia's outback shown in all its amazing glory. See deserts, billabongs, strange mountains as well as the plentiful bird species.
Swim with whale sharks, dugongs, dolphins, and seals.
Nothing has spurred the search for extraterrestrial life as much as the discovery of thousands of Earth-like planets by the Kepler probe. On this basis, we can now calculate how many stars in the Milky Way could have a planet like ours: 1 billion. If we could prove extraterrestrial life, this would fundamentally change the understanding of our world, our life and our self. Shall we try to contact? Or should we hide?
A stirring film of peace and hope, timed to coincide with real Peace in the Middle East. This highly topical special shows the rich diversity of modern life in Israel, as the historic Arafat Peace agreement was being negotiated. A series of adventures through Israel, camel riding across the Negev Desert to meet nomadic Bedouin tribesmen, living on a kibbutz on the Lebanon border and driving tanks in the Golan Heights.
In Sri Lanka, Ugo meets Saman, a surfer from the village of Arugam Bay, who tells the story of his country between two demonstrations of his art.
Jonathan films one of the world’s fastest fish, visits Australia to investigate a huge fish on the Great Barrier Reef and travels to Maine to meet Diver Ed, an underwater wildlife expert.
Jonathan searches for an elusive blind cavefish in Mexico, investigates the biology of coral reefs, and explores the world of bottom-dwelling sharks.
Jonathan travels to Australia to learn about highly venomous sea snakes, investigates symbiosis in the sea, and learns how coral reefs spawn.
Jonathan investigates a huge grouper making a comeback in Florida, the Great Barrier Reef, and camouflage in sea creatures.
Jonathan visits the Galapagos to play with friendly sea lions, and then travels to the Caribbean to film Humpback whales.
Jonathan goes to Mexico to investigate cenotes, investigates the world’s most venomous fish, and goes searching for Greenland sharks in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Jonathan heads to Malaysia to learn about sea turtles, explores mangroves, and finally investigates Wolffish.
Jonathan learns about sea stars, anemonefish and shark feeding frenzies.
Jonathan visits the New England Aquarium to learn what it takes to be an aquarist, investigates the spawning behavior of Mandarinfish, and travels to Mexico to find feeding Whale sharks.
Jonathan travels to Micronesia to learn about Manta rays, helps rescue tropical fish in New England and dives with Tiger sharks in the Bahamas.
Jonathan travels to Antarctica on an epic adventure where he swims with penguins, meets a Leopard seal and dives under icebergs.
Jonathan searches for lobsters in Maine, learns about remoras on sharks and feeds stingrays in Grand Cayman.
Jonathan follows the rescue of a stranded pilot whale and investigates cleaning stations on the reef where fish get cleaned by other fish.
Jonathan travels to the Bahamas to explore a deep blue hole, then visits the Georgia Aquarium to see how they keep Whale sharks in a giant tank.
Jonathan takes a fan scuba diving and then visits an island in the Caribbean to meet a dolphin named Annie.
Jimmy, one of the best Latin American surfers, invites you to discover his country, El Salvador, whose story he tells through his life and that of his family.
In Peru, which has a number of impressive spots, notably thanks to the famous Chicama, the longest wave in the world, Ugo meets several surfing enthusiasts.
In the heart of the Indonesian jungle, the Bono, the biggest river wave in the world, is an exceptional phenomenon, which only occurs a few times a year.
In 2016, a German tourist holidaying in Switzerland made a grim discovery: in the woods he stumbled upon a leg, partially mauled by animals. Who did it belong to? It triggered both a police and journalist inquiry and marked the beginning of a story that takes us back in time. Starting at the end, it progresses slowly, taking weeks to discover that the human limb belonged to a Macedonian farm labourer.
Pemba is a Himalayan Sherpa, however, she has never climbed a mountain; she is a folk singer who fled Nepal years ago due to the civil war in the 1990s, and that now has a new life in Spain. Twenty years later, Pemba decides to return to her hometown, Goli, a tiny village located in the heart of the Himalayas to organize a concert and discover what remains of the paradise where she grew up.
A close-up look at the magnificent Humpback whales as they migrate up and down the coast of Australia each year.
Since the 1970's, sea lion populations have declined more than 80% along the North Pacific coast. Scientists at the University of British Columbia and the Vancouver Aquarium are working together to help save Canada’s iconic and largest pinniped – the stellar sea lion. To help understand why their numbers are dropping, researchers work with the highly intelligent mammals at a unique floating laboratory.
A series of specials taking the viewer through the most dangerous regions of Australia. Visit places stalked by tragedy and filled with dangerous and venomous creatures. Encounter characters who live and work in these death zones, observing how they handle these killers.
Australian travel series hosted by Greg Grainger. TRAVEL OZ aims to capture the spirit of Australia through its characters, events and remote and exotic adventures.
Australia's outback shown in all its amazing glory. See deserts, billabongs, strange mountains as well as the plentiful bird species.
A close-up look at the magnificent Humpback whales as they migrate up and down the coast of Australia each year.
Greg Grainger visits the famed wine region of Hunter Valley in harvest time, explores the majestic waterways of Port Stephens by kayak, enjoys fresh oysters and fishing on the Great Lakes and has very special experiences with dolphins, seals and turtles.
Discover together Murramarang, Longreach, Outback Rally and The Bungle Bungle Ranges.
Swim with whale sharks, dugongs, dolphins, and seals.
Visit Japan and its bustling capital, Tokyo. Scotty shows us various traditions, food specialties and friendly people.Visit Japan and its bustling capital, Tokyo. Scotty shows us various traditions, food specialties and friendly people.Visit Japan and its bustling capital, Tokyo. Scotty shows us various traditions, food specialties and friendly people.
From Portland with its tuna fishing and swimming with seals. To Bendigo and its vintage trams. Also MILDURA and the mighty Murray River and its paddle steamers. To Falls Creek and yoga in the snow. As well, West Wyalong: historic wool sheds, sunset on Lake Cowal.
A lovely city, luxurious, clean and safe, how not to love Singapore ? Carolyne takes us to the Marina Bay Sands and Garden by the Bay and it is … wonderful !
Welcome to Thailand paradise with white sunny beaches, crystal blue water and tropical jungles. Follow Susannah in this exciting adventure.
Let's go on a discovery tour of New York with Susannah without forgetting to go through the very famous Brooklyn Bridge.
In this episode, Susannah is walking through the French capital, Paris. Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Sacré Cœur and its street artists are on the program.In this episode, Susannah is walking through the French capital, Paris. Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Sacré Cœur and its street artists are on the program.In this episode, Susannah is walking through the French capital, Paris. Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Sacré Cœur and its street artists are on the program.
Meet Susannah for another trip in Phuket to see luxury hotels, Bird Park and wonderful other places.
Discover one of the most vibrant and diverse cities of China in company of Lyndon.
Discover together Montague Island, Trains & Koalas, Outback Rally and Sydney 360.
He’s the world’s most enigmatic and dangerous dictator, cultivating an air of secrecy around himself and never giving interviews. Ruler of the hermit kingdom, he’s now closer than ever to developing nuclear weapons. But what do we really know about Supreme Leader and ’Rocket Man’, Kim Jung Un? Posing as tourists, we travelled to Pyongyang to experience life under his autocracy.
Follow Scotty in Vancouver! Many activities are at the rendezvous, including a boat tour to see spectacular orcas and a visit of the suspension bridge park.
Probably the loviest part of England, head for Stafford with Carolyne for a charming tour of this historical city.
Join Carolyn for a relaxing Singapore tour. Let's travel with her in this very quiet and peaceful town.
Lyndon explains us why Shanghai - the economical capital of China - should be on your next travel list.
Learn about those brothers who were american aviation pioneers and invented the first successful airplane.
Animals and nature instinctively brought together in a visually stimulating format. A beautiful collection of creatures great and small from across the planet. A relaxing easy to digest series suitable for the entire family - a feast for the eyes and ears. Brilliant images set to emotive music.
This voyage to the centre of the ice is the breath-taking tale of a polar scuba diving expedition in Greenland. August 2012. It’s the end of the Arctic summer. Two adventurers are drifting in their sea kayaks among gigantic blocks of ice carried south by the East Greenland Current. They intend to travel between the only two communities on one of the world’s wildest coastlines. Ittoqqortoormiit is the starting point of an intense 1000-kilometer-long human adventure!
This voyage to the centre of the ice is the breath-taking tale of a polar scuba diving expedition in Greenland. August 2012. It’s the end of the Arctic summer. Two adventurers are drifting in their sea kayaks among gigantic blocks of ice carried south by the East Greenland Current. They intend to travel between the only two communities on one of the world’s wildest coastlines. Ittoqqortoormiit is the starting point of an intense 1000-kilometer-long human adventure!
Marseille’s anchovy-cheese, the Bronx’s Neapolitan, Naples’ margarita… From the three cradles of pizza, this film is retying the knots of a worldwide history giving us the opportunity to gaze upon the glimmering lights of Times Square, explore the back alleys of Naples and land in front of a pizza van— an invention from Marseilles. There, we meet with loud mouth pizza chefs who have been mucking in, sometimes for five generations.
Aurélien, a French Martial Arts Champion, discovers different wrestling sports/techniques from all around the world. He emerges himself during a week with a Champion/Coach in order to learn the basic rules of that new sport. At the end of the film, Aurélien fights with a local Champion. Meanwhile, with him, the viewers will learn more about the history of that wrestling sport and also about the country, the people, their habits and culture.
Thanks to major achievements in science some aspects of procreation, which were considered as science fiction in the past, are now a possibility. A baby with 3 biological parents, In Vitro Fertilisation and Embryo Transfer, genetic engineering, choice of the genre or the eyes colors... our dream baby is becoming a reality.
Thanks to major achievements in science some aspects of procreation, which were considered as science fiction in the past, are now a possibility. A baby with 3 biological parents, In Vitro Fertilisation and Embryo Transfer, genetic engineering, choice of the genre or the eyes colors... our dream baby is becoming a reality.
In the heart of Sudan lays an ancient Egyptian royal city deep in the sand. Under the lead of archaeologist and Egyptologist Michel Baud, an international team has been granted the exceptional authorization to dig the area. Through modern and traditional archaeological tools, they unveil the little known times of the Black Pharaohs.
In the heart of Sudan lays an ancient Egyptian royal city deep in the sand. Under the lead of archaeologist and Egyptologist Michel Baud, an international team has been granted the exceptional authorization to dig the area. Through modern and traditional archaeological tools, they unveil the little known times of the Black Pharaohs.
Every climbing reward comes at the cost of a potential risk, but when you are a climbing pioneer, driven by the unknown and unexpected, you are willing to risk whatever it takes for the chance to find the perfect first ascent line. This is a story of exploration and discovery, a journey of friendship and solitude, a quest to fuel an obsessive passion. Starring Paul Robinson, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods, Chris Sharma and Niky Ceria.
Ladies and Gentlemen: Snowboarding! Why do we snowboard so much? Maybe it’s because we just can’t stand routine. That’s why we go out there everyday on a snow, surf or skateboard as an excuse to find a new adventure. For more than 15 years we travel the world, discover insane places and meet new people from different cultures. So lucky to be able to push and get to know yourself, that’s a real adventure…! Stepping out of our ‘Comfort Zone’ is how we make things happen.
The world famous Sydney Opera House, a bridge climb, a bike tour, Blue Mountains, Qantas First Class Lounge, Kirketon Hotel, Eaudevie, and James Willing at 4 Pines Brewery and Space Beer.
A limo wine tour, Osmosis Spa, Flamingo Hotel, cooking with John Ash, a bike wine tour, Stark’s Steakhouse and Adam Traum.
This episode of Nomads will spend more time with Team Cannondale and riders Mick Hannah, Wayne Goss, and George Ryan as they set out on a wild ride through Europe, exploring every different aspect of mountain biking that Europe has to offer. Again, Nomads will go from the single track and big dirt jumps, to meeting with dealers, going to trade shows and meeting the fans. This journey will truly allow the viewer to dive into the life of a pro mountain biker in the home of all mountain sports.
Eric Hanson heads to British Columbia’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, to explore the 112-mile long Sunshine Coast Trail and to test his nerves at the Coast Gravity Downhill Mountain Bike Park.
Jonathan travels from the St. Lawrence river to the Caribbean, looking at invasive species and their effect on the environment. Then he explores 1000 feet down in a special submarine and meets an astonishing variety of deep sea animals.
Jonathan travels from the St. Lawrence river to the Caribbean, looking at invasive species and their effect on the environment. Then he explores 1000 feet down in a special submarine and meets an astonishing variety of deep sea animals.
300 miles off the coast of Costa Rica, Jonathan witnesses a shark hunting ritual. The he explores kelp forests in California. Finally, Jonathan explores shipwrecks in the St. Lawrence river.
300 miles off the coast of Costa Rica, Jonathan witnesses a shark hunting ritual. The he explores kelp forests in California. Finally, Jonathan explores shipwrecks in the St. Lawrence river.