This is definitely the land of the elephant. Large herds of pachyderms roam this marshy park putting on a show for whoever wants to watch. But that's not the only big boys of this park—buffalo, lion and a host of hoofed game make this a wonder to behold.
Schedule
- Everyday Elements · Sodium, Oxygen, Argon, Arsenic, Zinc
A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the particles around us behave as they do. Everything around us is built from Everyday Elements.
- Quirky Science · Waves
Radio waves, born from electromagnetism, power wireless tech like phones, TVs, and RADAR. Though invisible, they've transformed society. Discoveries by Galvani, Franklin, and Oersted revealed their power. From melting chocolate to X-rays, EM waves penetrate everything—even the human body. Now, they're helping us explore the brain. What's next for this invisible force?
- Inside Outer Space · Fermi Paradox, Solar Wind, Neptune, the Great Red Spot, Robits, Donught Planets
Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.
- Infestation · Underwater Invasion
Water covers 71% of the Earth's surface and is the medium of life. All life forms and their surrounding ecosystems are dependent upon water, without it we would cease to exist. Director of Notre Dame's Environmental Change Initiative, Dr. David Lodge examines the infestations that are spreading throughout our fresh and salt water systems and clogging our precious waterways.
- Music Voyager · ATL: Mojo of Collaboration
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don't have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms.
- Music Voyager · Atlanta Unites
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don't have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms.
- Past Hunters · Hack Green's Secret Nuclear Bunker
The Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is a former government-owned nuclear bunker located at Hack Green, Cheshire, England. It Started as a decoy site for enemy bombers but later developed into a legitimate base. Now it is ripe with hauntings.
- Rip Files · Into the Light
Team members Patricia Marin and Malinka Franklin help a lost soul cross over into the light.
- What In the World · Uruguay
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 · Brazil
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.
- Un siècle de catastrophes · Les catastrophes environnementales
Life on planet Earth is a fragile enough proposition as it is. The Earth is an interconnected system, everything is dependent on everything else, and we as a species should learn how to avoid making things worse than they need to be. In this rather sobering instalment of Desperate Hours our special focus is on Environmental Disasters. We will explore what has actually been done to protect the environment in contrast to the long discussions on this topic. From polluting the planet in various ways to the effects of global warming we contemplate how our future might be affected. As custodians of the planet, are we not better to be safe, rather than sorry?
- Rv Explorers · Whangarei
RV Explorers, chasing 100 Sunsets. 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.
- Rv Explorers · Whangarei
RV Explorers, chasing 100 Sunsets. 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.
- Travel Thru History · Boise, Idaho
We've got our own private Idaho in Boise. We'll tour one of the most stunning buildings in the frontier west at the Idaho State Capitol, dance all night with the Basques at the Basque museum and cultural center, soar to new heights at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, and get a shiver down our spines at the Idaho state penitentiary.
- Travel Thru History · Space Coast
Travel Thru History is an Emmy-nominated, un-hosted lifestyle/travel series designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in viewers about our world's rich and fascinating history by traveling to diverse locales across the globe. Locations include New Orleans, Las Vegas, Oslo, Belize, Dublin and more. In this episode we visit the Kennedy Space Center located on Florida's famous "Space Coast." We'll speak to NASA engineers about the past, present and future of American space travel, as well as take a look at the attractions KSC has to offer.
- Nature's Force
Snow is a fascinating world of crystals that animals, plants, and humans have had to adapt to, in order to benefit from its best and survive its worst attributes. Some communities live with Tornadoes by building homes with survival features and rather than get out of their paths, they rely on warning systems and classifications. And behind all great weather events is Wind, find out how and why it can change from a gentle breeze into a devastating gale force and where does it go? Nature's force can be mystical and puzzling and the Sunshower has been the subject of myths and legends and superstitions, but it does have a scientific explanation.
- Nature's Force
What is La Nina and how is it being monitored? Find out the effects and the reach that this system is influencing. How did Indian Summer get its name and what is the science behind the phenomenon? Winter is the season that has the biggest effect on the planet, animal behaviour and often brings out the worst that nature can bring. Nature's Halo is a magical sight with a scientific explanation. The story of and lessons from Hurricane Katrina give us a great understanding of the ferocity and speed that nature can unleash.
- Big Coast · Hartley Bay Humpbacks And Chinook
Humpback Whales, perfect water, summer sunshine and one of the finest fishing Chinook Salmon solo fishing days!
- Destination Wild · L'Australie avec Ray Mears
Ray explores Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
- Sarah Shark · Grey Nurse The Endangered 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.
- Out Of Town Adventures · Georgia - The Eastern European Country That Could
Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. Season 1 visits attractions from California to Rwanda, Switzerland, Iceland, Utah, Zambia, Mexico, The Grand Canyon, Georgia (the Eastern European one) Louisiana, Hawaii, Mauritius and Seychelles. 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 · Reunion Island: Where People Pull Up a Chair to Watch Volcanoes Erupt
Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. Season 1 visits attractions from California to Rwanda, Switzerland, Iceland, Utah, Zambia, Mexico, The Grand Canyon, Georgia (the Eastern European one) Louisiana, Hawaii, Mauritius and Seychelles. 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!
- Music Voyager · Colombia - Heartbeat of Vallentiano
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don't have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms.
- Music Voyager · Colombia: Afro-Colombian Grooves
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don't have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms.
- Habiter le monde · Iran : Kandovan, le village troglodyte
Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them? As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it.
- Habiter le monde · Iran : Masouleh, la vie sur les toits
Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them? As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it.
- Journeys in India · Nepal: Kathmandu And Chitwan National Park
Just north of India is a land steeped in mystery—Nepal. Bill tours the city of Kathmandu, visits the World Heritage temple complexes, and walks along the city streets, where ancient and modern vie for space. We fly around Mount Everest, arguably the world's most famous mountain, before heading into Chitwan National Park. In Chitwan, Bill searches for tigers from the back of an elephant and observes the myriad of wildlife that call the park home.
- Journeys in India · Ahmedabad: Land Of Gandhi
There is no figure in Indian history that rivals Gandhi. Bill explores the land Gandhi called home and in the process, learns about the man himself. But Ahmedabad is more than Gandhi…its rich history and unusual architecture is revealed.
- Journeys in Africa · Tarangire: Land Of the Elephant
This is definitely the land of the elephant. Large herds of pachyderms roam this marshy park putting on a show for whoever wants to watch. But that's not the only big boys of this park—buffalo, lion and a host of hoofed game make this a wonder to behold.
- Journeys in Africa · Nakuru Natl Park: Wonderland Of Africa
This under-visited, and far western Kenyan park area, is renowned for its giant flamingo gatherings that literally turn lakes pink. We explore these many parks on foot, in a safari vehicle and on horseback searching out the local legends that have marked this region the death zone. Our host faces imminent doom in three unique parks in this fast-paced episode.
- Nomades · Alaska Big Mountain Extreme Skiing
Alaska is known for it's Alaskan Pipeline and the best heli-skiing this episode takes us deep into mountain lines as we try to out run avalanches.
- Nomades · Sub Zero-freestyle Snowmobile Madness
A look into the world and culture of snowmobiling; the fans, the lifestyle and the sport.
- Dream Journey · Belize District
February 2017 saw me embark upon a travel expedition through Scotland, Poland, France, Mexico, Belize and, (alas!), back. Not only was it the first time I ventured out to Central America, but also the first time I seriously pushed my bravery boundaries to do a whole lot of things I'd never tried before. I defeated my life-long fear of scubadiving and skydiving, (the Carribbean vistas do help! - No danger I'd do that again in Aberdeen), I went zip-lining over a Mexican jungle, I tried habanero-packed streetfood, (failed at that miserably), and organic tequila, (managed that better;), I climbed a Maya pyramid in the middle of a Belizean rainforest and fed hibiscus flowers to a very extravagant donkey.
- Des bateaux et des hommes · Les bateaux de la connaissance en Indonésie
Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.
- Habiter le monde · Chili, l'île de Chiloé, le savoir-faire du bois
Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them? As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it.
- Yves Saint Laurent - Fire Starter
A documentary of a true pioneer of fashion. Sabbatical Entertainment celebrates one of the most influential designers ever as we explore the designer's unparalleled professional acclaim, as well as his fascinating and tumultuous personal life. Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise in the 1960s as well as the tuxedo suit for women. He was able to adapt his style to accommodate the changes in fashion during his entire career. Sabbatical Entertainment's original documentary shows viewers how YSL approached fashion with a different narrative by wanting women to look comfortable yet elegant at the same time.
- 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.
- Berbères des Cimes
In the remote valleys of the Atlas range in Morocco, lies a village Tizi Anoucheg, where water is a rare resource. Berbers are the only people to be found in this harsh environment. They convert the red and dried valleys into a lush green using ancestral irrigation methods. With climate change threatening their very existence one man rises to the occasion & tries to solve the severe water problem.
- The World's Greatest Carnivals: Quebec Winter Carnival
This 3D documentary special takes us to one of the most colourful and elaborate celebrations on earth where both human creativity and glorious cultures come together. The Quebec Winter Carnival is the world's largest winter Carnival. It celebrates everything about winter with all sorts of unique competitions and celebrations - from Canoe races across the St. Lawrence River to horse racing with sleds, dog-sledding, skating, ice sculptures, food, music and fun.
- Volcanic Planet
Volcanoes are the most extreme, dramatic, and explosive forces of nature on our planet. Volcanoes have produced many of the most valuable minerals - and most of the arable soil on earth. Every day, they are exploding around the world. When the Yellowstone Super Volcano blows (and it is now 48,000 years overdue to do so), it will destroy most of life on North America. Award-winning filmmaker Peter Rowe has climbed and filmed 19 volcanoes, and tells the story of them, the adventures of climbing them, the people who live beside them, and the scientists who risk their lives to study them, in "Volcanic Planet". He also convinces his climbing partner George Kourounis to get married (!?) on the exploding lip of one of them.
Schedule from the public TV guide at tv.sfr.fr, refreshed daily. Times in Europe/Amsterdam.