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41 x 30′, HD
Science comes to life in a fun and entertaining way. Our three hosts explore fascinating subjects including the reason behind fears and phobias, how advances in robotics are transforming lives, how our “gut” is our second brain, and new methods of dealing with pain. Latest scientific discoveries are delved into along with interesting and weird science tidbits. Distributed in cooperation with Network Ireland Television.
Ambience: Sea of Jazz
Experience the unique breathtaking beauty and power of the ocean and her precious creatures. Filmed on location in the Hawaiian Islands, this awe-inspiring footage has been edited to original smooth jazz compositions. Become entranced in a soul-soothing experience laced with aural and visual delights.
Ambience: Snow for the Holidays
1 x 60′, HD
Enjoy glorious winter scenery with soothing renditions of the world’s favorite Christmas carols. Piano renditions of classics such as Carol of the Bells, White Christmas and O Holy Night are set to breathtaking videos of majestic snow-capped mountains, flowing winter streams, snow-covered pines and many more majestic winter images.
American Food Battle
12 x 30′, HD
Exclusively from Breakthough Entertainment
Chef Henri Alén and Sommelier Nicolas Thieulon are proud owners of award winning restaurant MURU in Helsinki, Finland. Now these two have are travelling through the USA to discover local specialties all over the country – and in every episode they challenge local masters of different cuisines. American Food Battle is an irresistible road trip, where European chefs meet the chefs of New World cuisine.
Animal Embassy
10 x 30′, HD
Tucked away in the Canary Islands is a wildlife park that is fast becoming the most visited park on earth. For the past 2 years running, Loro Parque has been voted “The World’s Best Zoo” by subscribers of Trip Advisor, echoing the highest possible accreditations of animal welfare, conservation and environmental bodies across the globe. Go behind the scenes to meet the animals and the keepers and doctors who love and care for them. Distributed in cooperation with Greenhills Media.
Are We There Yet?
A pair of well-known TV actors set off on a daring road trip around Ireland – with no cash. The penniless duo charm other celebrity guests into joining them in unique fundraising tactics to hopefully pay for food and lodging. If they don’t raise enough money, they sleep in the jeep. Along the way, they experience the amazing Irish countryside and meet some memorable characters.
Bark Ranger
1 x 82′, HD
Exclusively from Breakthrough Entertainment
Jack lives the life most twelve-year-olds dream of, in a national park with mom, dad and his canine best friend, Ranger. Then he meets a new friend, Chloe, discovers a treasure map, and further adventures ensue as they get kidnapped by robbers! Now it’s up to Ranger to get the kids away from the bad guys and save the day!
Betrayal of Trust
This powerful drama tells the horrific story of Father Brendan Smyth, the Irish priest who for 30 years was a serial child abuser and yet evaded any detection of his crimes, with the collusion of the Head Abbot in the Norbentine order. Distributed in Cooperation with Network Ireland Television.
Both Worlds
66 x 30′, HD
Social tolerance meets cultural diversity as a group of conflicted young people from migrant backgrounds face the ultimate challenge of trying to be true to themselves while conforming to the expectations of their parents and communities. Their life-changing journeys have pushed the young people to their emotional limits and caused them to question their place in the world. Distributed in cooperation with Network Ireland Television.
Boundless
30 x 60′, HD
Follow the adventures of friends and 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.
Caffeine and Octane
50 x 30′, HD & 4K
The world’s largest monthly car show is now available to viewers worldwide! Featuring all makes and models of autos including classics, muscle, exotics, and luxury cars. Meet the passionate people who have secured, restored, and maintained these vehicles. This auto show is not only about the cars but also about the owners and their relationship with their cars.
Chef Roc
85 x 30′, HD (60 x 55″ Kitchen Tips also available)
Known throughout the world as one of the hilariously entertaining chefs in The Clever Cleaver Brothers, celebrity Chef Roc’s energetic style and delectable recipes are sure to entice viewers everywhere! Featuring guest chefs and local entertainers, Chef Roc is shot in front of a live audience from the beautiful Island of Oahu, Hawaii.
The Chef’s Bar
10 x 30′, HD
The Chef’s Bar is a new, fresh cooking series that gives the audience a front row seat to an epic meal crafted by culinary stars, Craig Harding and Rob Rossi. Chef’s bars are growing in popularity, giving food lovers a chance to watch their dishes being prepared while interacting with the chef and kitchen in a uniquely intimate way.
Chicago at the Crossroad
1 x 54′ or 77′, HD
While gun violence was on the decline in most major US cities, why did it continue to increase in Chicago’s segregated communities? What is known about the systems that created the problem, the laws that isolated it, and the policies that abandoned it? Using dramatic footage, including interviews with residents on the front lines over the last 15 years, this documentary opens a rare historical window into the systematic creation of poverty stricken communities plagued by gun violence.
The Choo Choo Bob Show
All aboard for the adventures of Choo Choo Bob and his wacky friends as they visit railroads and museums all over the country, sing songs with each other or with guest musicians such as Ozomatli and Haley Bonar, and visit Tinyland, the small world located on Choo Choo Bob’s train layout.
Christmas Across America: A Small Town Big Deal Celebration
1 x 60′, HD
Window: November 25 – December 1, 2021
Barter 8/8 CC:
Join hosts Jann Carl and Rodney Miller as they travel the country and experience how different areas of America celebrate the Christmas season. An uplifting special that will put the whole family in the true Christmas spirit!
Christmas at Maxwell’s
1 x 90′, HD
This Christmas will change the Austin family forever. With a successful career, two adoring children and having married his high school sweetheart – Andrew Austin had everything. But a cancer diagnosis and past secrets quickly turn their lives upside down. Life no longer has the order and gentleness it once held. A family’s struggle for peace brings hope at a most demanding moment. Available in English or Neutral Spanish. Also available with French subtitles.
A City at War: Chicago
1 x 60′, HD
This award-winning documentary showcases how Chicago answered President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s call to become “an arsenal of democracy” and to start producing war material to help defeat Germany, Japan and Italy. The whole populace came together and city was turned into important production center during WWII. Narrated by Bill Kurtis, the documentary also explores how the relationship between President Roosevelt and Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly helped win the war.
Cosmic Programs: Cosmic Creations
Cosmic Creations features the vast starry sky, dancing Northern Lights and fascinating moods of twilight in timelapse sequences lasting up to 24 hours. The shots have been taken in remote regions of Europe far away from light-polluted cities. Among the shooting locations are Finland, Norway, Austria, France, Italy, Corsica, and the Canary Islands. The imagery is accompanied by instrumental music.
Cosmic Programs: Cosmic Landscapes
Cosmic Landscapes features the vast starry sky, dancing Northern Lights and fascinating moods of twilight in timelapse sequences lasting up to 24 hours. The shots have been taken in remote regions of Europe and South America far away from light-polluted cities. Among the shooting locations are Norway, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia, Chile, and the Canary Islands. The imagery is accompanied by instrumental music.
Cosmic Programs: The Starry Sky
1 x 61′, HD
The Starry Sky features the vast starry sky, dancing Northern Lights and fascinating moods of twilight in timelapse sequences lasting up to 24 hours. The shots have been taken in remote regions of Europe and Africa far away from light-polluted cities. Among the shooting locations are Norway, Austria, Turkey, Namibia, and the Canary Islands. The imagery is accompanied by classical music.
The Crew
36 x 30′, HD
Follow the journey of three best mates from the ’burbs as they struggle to break free from the shackles of troubled childhoods and realize their dreams. From Sydney’s eastern beaches to California and beyond, the story focuses on the lives of aspiring musician Kid Mac, big wave surfer Mark Mathews and would-be MMA fighter Richie ‘Vas’ Vaculik.
David Rocco’s Dolce India
8 x 30′, HD
Exclusively from Breakthough Entertainment
David Rocco’s Dolce India is a must-see journey into the heart of a soul-stirring, eclectic land where food is the one great common link. Whether it’s savouring authentic and traditional street food on the streets of Mumbai or perfecting his own masala recipe with a master chef in Delhi, David’s sincere curiosity and culinary talent reveals an India never before seen. David Rocco’s Dolce India is a celebration of India; a feast for the eyes that brings a sensual cinematic style to the riot of colour and sound that is India.
David Rocco’s Dolce Vita
13 x 30′ and 1 x 60′, HD
Exclusively from Breakthough Entertainment
In David Rocco’s Dolce Vita, David makes classic, easy-to-learn recipes while living life Italian style. The series focuses on simple, beautiful, healthy food and sharing it with friends and family. Set against the stunning backdrop of Florence, Sicily and the Amalfi coast, David Rocco’s Dolce Vita will immerse audiences into the romantic and culinary side of true Italian living.
Departures
42 x 60′, HD
Exclusively from Breakthough Entertainment
Friends Scott and Justin leave their lives behind in search of unique experiences and adventures abroad. From epic landscapes and unforgettable people, to the often trying times that come with international travel, Scott and Justin strive to find new perspectives on everyday life. It’s as much about the journey as it is the destination. No prizes, no contests, just real life and real travel.
Descending
13 x 60′, HD
Descending is a documentary series that will take viewers on a thrilling adventure into the depths of our world to see places and creatures few of us ever will. Each episode features a new setting, stunning environments and fascinating cultures from our own backyard to some of the planet’s most remote destinations. Whether it’s interacting with the ocean’s largest carnivores, exploring untouched remnants of war or watching the birth of the newest part of our planet – Scott and Ellis bring a fresh mix of emotion, humor and knowledge to every story.
Despot Housewives
8 x 60′, HD
Chilling stories of the intermingled destinies of autocrats’ and blood-stained despots’ wives. From infamous big spenders like Imelda Marcos and Bobby Mobutu, to ‘the illusionists’ like Asma al-Assad and Eva Peron, for the first time, this series covers the women behind the men behind the juntas.
Descubra Inglés
26 x 3-5′, HD
Spanish-speaking youngsters will have fun learning English under the teaching of Maestro Javier and friends in this animated musical series. The series includes short English lessons with practice time, on-screen visuals for vocabulary and words, colorful characters and catchy songs for each letter of the alphabet! An interactive and entertaining way to hear and learn English! Original music by Sesame Street composer Mark Radice.
A Doctor’s Sword
1 x 52′ or 1 x 70′, HD
The incredible true story of Ireland’s Dr. Aidan MacCarthy, who survived some of the most harrowing experiences of World War II – evacuation from Dunkirk then almost four years of POW captivity and surviving the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. 70 years later, his daughter travels to Japan in search of the mysterious donor of a Japanese Samurai sword which her father had brought back with him after the war. Distributed in cooperation with Network Ireland Television.
Don McLean: American Troubadour
1 x 55′, HD
The musical journey of one of the world’s most beloved musicians, this intimate backstage portrait opens and closes with Don McLean’s triumphant 2011 Glastonbury Festival performance before a roaring crowd of 125,000. It’s the story — told in concerts, in interviews with pop superstars, and in revealing talks with Don himself — of this famously private, world-renowned singer/songwriter.
The Dust Storm
1 x 96′, HD
A broken down musician on a business trip in Nashville finds himself reunited with the girl who crushed his heart years ago. Now, surrounded by the city’s music scene, a life changing romance will be reborn and challenged all while answering the question, “What happens if the one who got away… came back?” Not available in the USA, France, or UK. Distributed in cooperation with Network Ireland Television.
Eastland: The Shipwreck that Shook America
1 x 53′ and 1 x 83′, HD
Hundreds of immigrant factory workers and their families boarded the steamship Eastland for a leisurely summer cruise on the Chicago River, unsuspecting of its history of near-capsizings. EASTLAND combines story lines of immigrant exploitation, greed, corruption, a cover-up, and 844 casualties in one of America’s worst maritime tragedies.
Eating Inn
Season 1: 15 x 30′ HD, Season 2: 15 x 60′ HD
The first series dedicated to the world’s best “in hotel” fine dining. Featuring five-star venues across Asia and Australasia including Bali, Sydney, Jakarta and Singapore. Experience the most extraordinary restaurants helmed by the most highly acclaimed chefs including Daniel Boulud, Gordan Ramsay, Wolfgang Puck, Pete Smit, Justin Quek and more.
Eco Company
50 x 30′, HD
What does it mean to go green as a teen? An inspirational new show hosted by teens who combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm for preserving the planet they will inherit. Each week, the E-Co Team reports on various aspects of being green and how we can impact our world. Viewers ill have the opportunity to share their own stories and learn how they, too, can make a difference.
Elizabeth Stanton’s Great Big World
E/I
52 x 30′, HD
Barter 3.5/3.5 CC
Age group: 13-16
Elizabeth and her celebrity friends travel to far-off places, explore ancient cities, visit famous museums and so much more. It’s not just about the destination – it’s fun and learning along the way.
Elizabeth Stanton’s Great Big World
2013-2022: 98 x 30′ HD
Elizabeth and her celebrity friends travel to far-off places, explore ancient cities, visit famous museums and so much more in this exciting travel series. It’s not just about the destination – it’s about fun, learning, and lending a helping hand wherever it’s needed along the way.
English Teachers
29 x 30′, HD
Follow six young people as they embark on an exotic adventure, travelling to Taiwan to teach English as a second language. Unprepared, inexperienced and uncertain on a daily basis, they struggle with the loneliness of being away from home as they try to adapt to a new culture, new relationships, and new revelations about their own lives.
Enviropals!
Youngsters ages 4 – 8 will be fully entertained as they join in the adventures of Rae Rae the Red Panda and his friends Safari Stan, Safari Sue and the Safari Kids along with their 16 zany animal puppet friends. In a fun, yet educational style, this fast-paced series introduces children to conserving the environment, science and the animals we need to protect.
Everyday Heroes
12 x 30′, HD
Window: Monthly
Barter: 4/4 CC
NEW FOR 2022-2023!
Each day we come into contact with individuals who help shape the world around us through their answering the call to serve. The Everyday Heroes television series introduces it audience to these brave men and women by sharing their stories and providing insight into what it is like to walk in their shoes.
Extraordinary Fascism
3 x 60′, HD & 4K
Russia’s influence is spreading through countries around the world. This moving and eye opening 3-part documentary provides a historical perspective from experts around the world who analyze and offer answers to the Russian aggression in the Ukraine. Viewers will learn the origin of aggressive fascist systems and the implications for the future of our world.
Florida Keys: Protecting Paradise
1 x 42′, HD
The Florida Keys is an environmental masterpiece located at the Southeastern tip of the United States and home to a myriad of delicate ecosystems. Visitors from all over the globe come to dive its coral reefs, fish its turquoise waters and connect with its beautiful harmony between land and sea. Discover how visitors and locals alike are working together to protect and conserve this unique environment for generations to come.
The Florida Keys – Real, Blue and Chill
1 x 60′, HD
Experience the one of a kind adventure, quirkiness and beauty of the Florida Keys! See how to fly over the water in a jet pack like James Bond, get up-close and personal with underwater denizens on a snorkeling trip, strap on a scuba tank and explore a shipwreck, discover exuberant arts and literary legends, reel in some fishy fare and dine on the catch and whip up genuine Key lime pie. Discover why continental America’s southernmost island chain has earned the designation “Close to Perfect… Far From Normal!”
The Florida Keys: Ultimate Family Vacation
1 x 60′, HD
Join us for the ultimate family vacation in the Florida Keys and see how you can experience all the Keys-style fun the island chain has to offer both in and out of the water! We’ll take you along the scenic 127-mile Overseas Highway through the Keys’ five main island groups: Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine & Lower Keys and the irrepressible Key West.
Free to Rock: How Rock & Roll Shook Up the Kremlin
1 x 55′, HD
FREE TO ROCK is a documentary film directed by 4-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Jim Brown and narrated by Kiefer Sutherland. Rock & Roll spread like an uncontrollable virus across Eastern Europe despite Communist attempts to outlaw it. Free to Rock features Presidents, diplomats, spies and rock stars from the West and the Soviet Union who reveal how Rock & Roll music was a contributing factor in ending the Cold War.
The Glass Window
An inspirational story for today. . . Climbing the corporate ladder and living the fast life, a successful business professional is forced to confront his real purpose. As he travels from Manhattan to the Carolina Coast and on to the Bahamas he finds the answer in The Glass Window.
Golf America
100+ x 30′, HD
Golf America is the golf travel show that provides all the inside information golf enthusiasts are looking for. Join host Alan Hunter as he takes viewers to some of Americas most outstanding golf courses from Arnold Palmer’s championship layout Classic Club in Palm Desert, California to the legendary Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Along the way, Alan’s travels include historic insights about the cities he visits. Weekly segments include exercise and golf tips provided by TPI-certified golf fitness instructor Mindi Boysen and PGA professionals from around the country to help get golfers and their game in tip-top form.
The Green Wave
1 x 60′, HD
The extraordinary inspirational story of firefighter and coach Louis Mulkey and the impact he made helping poverty-stricken kids and shaping their future until his tragic death fighting a fire. Witness the miraculous true story of a coach who made waves, the spirit that made a team, and a team that changed history.
GRID
40 x 90′, HD
GRID is a sport featuring two teams racing head-to-head to complete a series of weightlifting, body-weight and other athletic elements. GRID teams must possess intense speed, explosive strength, deep strategy and precise teamwork to complete the races in the fastest possible time.
Growing Bolder’s National Senior Games 2023
TBD; Program information coming soon
Heroes on Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan
1 x 42′ and 1 x 56′, HD
The award-winning doc tells the fascinating story about a little-known US Navy program that, in response to the attack on Pearl Harbor, recruited and trained 15,000 aircraft carrier pilots on Lake Michigan. The pilots were then shipped out to the war in the Pacific to help defeat the Japanese. As a result of the Midwest’s challenging wind and weather, as well as the inexperience of some of the pilots, more than 100 WWII fighter planes went to the bottom of Lake Michigan. Narrated by Bill Kurtis, the documentary also shows recovery and restoration of three rare warbirds.