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The Mystery Of the Disappearing Bees (The Mystery Of the Disappearing Bees)
An investigation into a worldwide ecological disaster that could endanger the whole of humanity. The future of our food resources depends on one small insect - the western honey bee, or Apis mellifera. Indeed, it is the most important agricultural pollinator on our planet given that one third of our food supply depends directly on pollination from bees. This documentary tells the story of a worldwide ecological disaster that has been waiting to happen for several generations. It was filmed over an 18-month period in France, Germany, the U.S., Canada and Scotland and retraces the various leads carried out by research scientists in order to try and understand and to stop the declining numbers of domestic and wild bees. Scientists are not the only professionals to figure at the centre of this drama. Beekeepers are in the front line, and striking contrasts exist among beekeepers' experiences in different countries, in various economic situations. The documentary seeks to understand how the long-enjoyed harmonious relationship between man and bee has now undergone such a radical change. It seeks to find a solution that goes beyond science. A solution that cannot be found without thoroughly re-examining our agricultural practice and our model of society. Can we rise to the challenge? Awards : 2011 : Star of the SCAM (France). 2012 : Jade Kunlun Awards
Are the Skies Too Crowded? (Are the Skies Too Crowded?)
International commercial aviation produces as much CO2 as Africa. The European Union plans to double the numbers of aircrafts by 2020. Can the earth handle a growing number of carbon dioxide-emitting planes in the upper atmospheric strata forever? The reduction of greenhouse gases is one of the main challenges of the 21st century and the aviation industry knows it will have to develop a "sustainable" aviation. Decline or regression is not an option. So, commercial aviation is looking for the answer in a field that has always served it well: scientific and technological innovation all over the world. Luckily, some interesting solutions are actively researched by those who are inventing the eco-friendly aviation of the next 50 years. The film aims to meet the players in an incredible transformation that will ultimately change everything about air travel.
New York - The World's Smallest Opera House (New York - The World's Smallest Opera House)
"If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere". That's the vision people from all over the world have of New York. This report takes a look behind the scenes of the world's smallest opera house, in the heart of New York. Tony Amato, the son of an Italian butcher, thought when he came to New York in the 40s that he could make it too by realizing his dream of owning an opera house. The house is 3 stories high and three windows wide. The hall feels no bigger than a living room, however its 107 seats are always sold out. Tony Amato continues to be the center and linchpin of this miniature opera. Tony is barely 5 foot tall, with his sneakers and the small, wiry man seems to be held up by his pant-suspenders. His voice is persuasive, his eyes bright. He conducts, sings, jumps, laughs and grumbles all at once. At 88 years of age, Maestro Tony Amato is in the middle of the season's last production.
007: For Our Eyes Only (007: For Our Eyes Only)
In "For Our Eyes Only," get to know all the actors who have embodied the super spy: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig, their similarities and characteristics that differentiate each one when exhibiting his well-known charm, class and elegance, combined with physical and mental prowess, that makes 007 a real life super hero.
China Uncovered (China Uncovered)
Documentary exploring the changing culture of China, from everyday life to nature and cities.
Deep Blue Dive (Deep Blue Dive)
This film follows four Oxford University students as they embark on an epic, unsupported journey across the island of Svalbard, a deserted and barren icy wilderness in the north of Scandinavia. Their goal is to successfully retrace an expedition carried out nearly a century earlier. In 1923, four Oxford university predecessors had completed the arduous crossing. The team included the legendary Sandy Irvine, who famously partnered George Mallory a year later in a doomed attempt to become the first to climb Mount Everest. To this day, it remains a mystery whether they actually made it to the summit. Hundreds of hours of intense training and meticulous preparation are needed for such an expedition. They must learn how to deal with the dangers of polar bears and survive the freezing temperatures and the threat of prolonged storms. A key objective is to use a drone to document their arduous crossing of the ice and to carry out valuable scientific research into how global warming is affecting the glaciers of Svalbard, previously known as Spitsbergen (which means jagged mountains). Their expedition starts ominously as their boat journey to the first location at Duym Point faces heaving, mountainous seas which threaten the entire trip. Once ashore, each member has to pull 80 kilogramme sledges across the ice, carrying all of their supplies, climbing equipment, cameras, solar panels and tents. Spectacular drone footage reveals Svalbard's dramatic icy landscape as never before. The drone is also used to map one of the larger glaciers to see exactly how much it has shrunk due to global warming. They are able to compare this glacier to a photograph taken on the 1923 expedition. The results are startling. Along the way, the team come across historical traces of the 1923 expedition, including wooden tent pegs and rusted tins which once contained Oxo stock cubes donated by a sponsor. At times, the Arctic weather proves their greatest enemy. For days on end, they endure violent winds of over 100 kilometres per hour which force the team to build a survival shelter in which they huddle together for warmth. In all, it takes 32 days of guts and determination to cross the archipelago, but the trip is a resounding success. One team member, Jamie Gardiner, tragically died the following year while on a climb in Norway. This film is dedicated to his memory.
Close Quarter Battle (Close Quarter Battle)
In 1968, a new form of military policing was being developed in a rural area north of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department sent an observer to this unit, and he, in turn, took this knowledge back to the LAPD. This contributed to the development of the department's fi rst Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team. This CQB episode takes an historical journey to examine how this incident aff ected and changed police tactics around the world. Using CQB's trademark "sub-second" analysis, the program also looks at how police S.W.A.T. teams train, plan and equip themselves for the challenges of urban combat. The dramatization of a 1980s S.W.A.T. siege of a gang safe-house demonstrates the complicated challenge of protecting innocent people who might be caught in the line of fi re, as well as the specifi cs of the squad's training regimen, how they communicated, and the special equipment they used.
Past Hunters (Past Hunters)
The former home of Queen Victoria is now home to many spirits who have been seen by guests and staff. Witness the first ever formal documentation of the paranormal activities in the Bulkeley Hotel.
Let's All Go To the Sea (Let's All Go To the Sea)
Let's explore the vast coastlines in different parts of the world, from New Zealand to Chile, from Japan to Hawaii, and follow the amazing lifestyle of people living there.
Let's All Go To the Sea (Let's All Go To the Sea)
Let's explore the vast coastlines in different parts of the world, from New Zealand to Chile, from Japan to Hawaii, and follow the amazing lifestyle of people living there.
Rv Explorers (Rv Explorers)
A TV show following a new motorhoming couple as they explore the towns and regions of NZ - experiencing various tourist attractions, events and joining in with other motorhomers to experience their favourite activities.
Sarah Shark (Sarah Shark)
Sarah travels to one of the top 10 dive destinations in Australia (Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW) to dive with three species of Wobbegong Sharks within the Cape Byron Marine Park. She also conducts a street poll with members of the public to find out what they think about sharks.
Journeys In India (Journeys In India)
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, can trace its roots back to a tiny fishing village. Bill explores the city's growth under the British East India Company, with visits to Fort St. George and the Fort Museum. We then travel to the nearby Sao Tome Basilica, the church and burial site of St. Thomas the Apostle. In Pondicherry, French influences can still be felt in the tree-lined streets, colonial mansions and cafés. Its beautiful setting on the Bay of Bengal makes Pondicherry a delightful place to spend the day. We also visit the ancient port city of Mahabalipuram, where the landscape is dominated by carved-stone architecture. The final highlight of our tour is the Descent of Ganga, which is the world's largest bas-relief carving.
Wow, I Never Knew That! (Wow, I Never Knew That!)
Learn the secrets behind THERMOS' amazing technology! And they were the sweet candy pellets we loved as a kid, but did you know that PEZ was created to help people stop smoking? And find out how a steamboat inspired SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS to change his name to MARK TWAIN!
Zenith - Advances In Space Exploration (Zenith - Advances In Space Exploration)
Zenith – Advances in Space Exploration reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.
New Frontier (New Frontier)
Astronomers are discovering countless exoplanets: worlds outside of our Solar System. There could be 40 billion Earth-like planets in the Milky Way galaxy alone!
The Tech Effect (The Tech Effect)
In this episode we visit the home of the future, a place where automation, robotics and connectivity combine to create an easier and more sustainable life for its human inhabitants. From personal robots, to indoor hydroponic gardens, electronics companies are competing to find the most intuitive solutions to automating household chores. This episode also explores advances in technology in the motoring world, such as drones that give drivers advance warning of upcoming hazards, a "robot whisperer" who visits a car factory to study robotic body language and how Lamborghini is conducting carbon fibre tests in space. Finally, we look at how home gaming and drone racing are using innovation to expand entertainment options.
Inside Outer Space (Inside Outer Space)
Documentary series examining the secrets we have learned and the mysteries we have unravelled from our exploration and of space.
Inside Outer Space (Inside Outer Space)
Documentary series examining the secrets we have learned and the mysteries we have unravelled from our exploration and of space.
Out Of Town Adventures (Out Of Town Adventures)
Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
Out Of Town Adventures (Out Of Town Adventures)
Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
Travel Quest (Travel Quest)
Join nature biologist Bill Ball as he travels to the rarest places on earth.
Stolen Treasures (Stolen Treasures)
It's the biggest museum in the world…the museum of artworks stolen over the centuries and never rediscovered. These works haunt the nightmares of their owners, and occupy the days of hundreds of police officers across the world, as well as those of a handful of private agencies; no country or museum of importance can claim to have been spared. According to Interpol, art theft is the fourth largest criminal trade, after the drug trade, the weapons trade and money laundering. How could it be otherwise, when the soaring price of art propels the value of some paintings into the tens of millions of Euros? This world appears to be full of mysteries. Crime syndicates rub shoulders with petty criminals and the police care more about recovering the items than they do about arresting the perpetrators.
Black Mamba: Kiss Of Death (Black Mamba: Kiss Of Death)
It's "Silly Season" in Mamba Valley and like zombies from their graves, the heat draws Black Mambas from the shadows. They're on the hunt for summer lodgings but as the deadliest snake on the planet, they're not popular neighbors. Many will fall foul to a gunshot or the sharp end of a shovel. But some will be lucky enough to be "rescued" by a snake wrangling team with a passion for Mambas and a unique facility where these snakes can be housed and observed. One snake has a special mission -she's recently mated and ready to deliver a new generation of silver killers into Mamba Valley. She's the deadliest snake on the planet, but can she outwit her greatest enemy and unleash her fearsome spawn on the valley?
Tuning 2 You: India's Lost Musicians (Tuning 2 You: India's Lost Musicians)
In the tropical climes of verdant Karnataka, Soumik meets powerful dancers. They explain how India's archaic caste system has hurt their lives as performers. Yet here, atop mountains and forests, music and dance are one in the same - an enduring and ancient way of life.
Tuning 2 You: India's Lost Musicians (Tuning 2 You: India's Lost Musicians)
In the world's oldest city of Varanasi, Soumik explores a neighbourhood that has produced five generations of Indian classical masters. He meets widowed women singers who have committed their lives to the Hindu God, Shiva, and a young drummer with the talent to make it big. Dedication to fading classical arts is formidable in this timeless city of religion, tradition and rising commercial interests.
Journeys In India (Journeys In India)
These two national parks have some of the most diverse wildlife found on the Indian subcontinent. From the ancestors of our domesticated livestock to leopards, bear and elephants—this is a photographer's paradise. Join Bill as he attempts to track down two of the hardest predators to photograph—the leopard and the sloth bear.
Journeys In India (Journeys In India)
Where can you find literally hundreds of Jain Temples, a lost civilization and one of the top birding destinations in the world—the Bhavnagar region of course. Follow Bill as he attempts to climb 4000 steps to the great Jain temples of Palitana, floats through a lagoon full of flamingoes, egrets and cranes and learns about a kingdom lost to history.
Brazil's Coastlines (Brazil's Coastlines)
A series to celebrate Brazil and its diversity. We will explore the beauty and richness of the 8000 kilometer-long coasts, focusing on their natural and geographical aspects but also on its economic and cultural facets. An exciting journey blending the best aerial shots with stunning photography across the country to reveal both a cultural and human portrait.
Journeys in Africa (Journeys in Africa)
Few people know that Gandhi got his political activist start in South Africa. This is a city where Asia meets Africa and is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Here Journeys encounters people of European, Far Eastern and Indian descent as well as the local Zulus.
Journeys in Africa (Journeys in Africa)
If it's rhinos you want to see, you must visit Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Wildlife Park. This huge wilderness area has the highest density of rhino in the world. In addition to the rhino, we locate a pride of lions that is truly amazing. Mkuze National Park is a treasure trove of rare antelope and various other big game. Best of all, there is often no other guests, so this is one of Africa's best hidden gems.
Capture Wild School (Capture Wild School)
A student is prepared to carry out the darting of a massive problematic buffalo that has been terrorizing staff members close to a camp. This task must be done on foot and the student needs to practice darting from many different distances before he can proceed.
Water: H2O Stories (Water: H2O Stories)
Water: H2O Stories is a 3x52 series revisiting the story of water on planet Earth and its disrupted course over time which has led to the 21st century biggest challenge.
Big Coast (Big Coast)
Humpback Whales, perfect water, summer sunshine and one of the finest fishing Chinook Salmon solo fishing days!
Big Coast (Big Coast)
Running Southbound outside on Central Coast with a big Tyee Chinook Release finish North of Milbanke Sound!
What In the World (What In the World)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
What In the World (What In the World)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
What In the World (What In the World)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
What In the World (What In the World)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
Wild Australia with Ray Mears (Wild Australia with Ray Mears)
The host searches for koalas in the You Yangs National Park.
Wild Australia with Ray Mears (Wild Australia with Ray Mears)
The presenter explores the Wet Tropics of Queensland.
Wild Australia with Ray Mears (Wild Australia with Ray Mears)
The host explores the wildlife of the Great Ocean Road.
Wild Australia with Ray Mears (Wild Australia with Ray Mears)
The survivalist goes camping under the stars. Last in series.
Alexander the Great, the Macedonian (Alexander the Great, the Macedonian)
A close look at Alexander the Great - from Macedonia to India. Alexander the Great has always enjoyed a unique status in history. To the Greeks and Romans, he was a hero, to the Arabs, he was a prophet, to Westerners, he is a myth. Alexander the Great spread Greek civilisation single-handedly throughout the ancient world, as far as the borders of India, by relentlessly pursuing his sworn enemy Darius the Great, King of Persia. But what remains today of the "real" Alexander? Of his life and environment? Through the many depictions of the hero and the archaeological traces of his triumphant conquest, this film portrays the legendary figure, who has always been, and continues to be, a great source of inspiration, even for artists of today.