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Bush Survival
1 x 1 hour or 1 x 90 minutes
Two beautiful, modern city-raised women learn survival skills from an Aboriginal community in Australia’s outback, and then are challenged to survive a whole week on their own.
Japan: Chasing the Dream
1 x 1 hour
An investigative documentary on Japan today, based on the findings of an indepth study by the Gallup Organisation. Japan rose from the ashes of World War II to become the second greatest economic power in the world, and dazzled the West with its innovative technologies… until the dream was shattered in one of the most devastating economic collapses of the 20th Century. Japan is now a nation in search of its identity - a people torn between the tradition and culture of an ancient past and the ideas and values of modern Western society.
Judaism: A Quest for Meaning
12 x half hours
This educational and entertaining documentary series examines the current challenges and choices facing Jews and the tradition and ideas of Judaism at the start of a new millennium. This series explores the paradox of modern Jewish life. How does an ancient religious tradition remain vital and fresh in the face of shifting cultural values and beliefs, especially in light of the West’s emphasis on freedom of choice?
Great Souls: Six Who Changed a Century
6 x 1 hour
This insightful series profiles the extraordinary lives of the six men and women who had significant impact on the 20th Century. The remarkable individuals profiled are Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Elie Wiesel and Billy Graham.
Poker Kings
1 x 1 hour
This documentary takes us inside poker’s furtive and exotic subculture as we follow the year-long journey of a select few of the world’s most talented and eccentric players as they compete with each other, and their own frailties, in a quest to win the ultimate prize - The World Series of Poker in glittering, cacophonous Las Vegas.
She Got Game
1 x 1 hour or 1 x 90 minutes
They play to packed stadiums wherever they go. The world knows them by their first names, while their sex appeal and personal dramas make headlines around the world. They speak for the rich and poor, black and white, pampered and abused, and peddle everything from milk and cars to bras and video games. They are the divas of today's professional tennis. But behind the cover girl smiles and million dollar contracts lies another dramatic and entertaining story. Told by the players themselves, SHE GOT GAME goes behind-the-scenes for a year on the Sanex WTA Tour.
Tortured Peace
3 x 1 hour
Palestinian suicide bombers detonate themselves and kill or maim scores of civilians deep inside Israel. Israeli helicopters blast away at Palestinian official headquarters in Gaza and the West Bank. This documentary is the most dramatic and detailed so far to explain how the current deadly standoff between the two communities came into being, offering some of the most upbeat suggestions for a way out of the conflict.
Transsexuals:Crossing the Divide
1 x 1 hour
An intimate journey into the lives of three transsexuals. A journey that will not only answer the who, what and why, but will also take us into the never-before documented frontier of gender technologies. We follow the stories of Dhane, Rebecca, and Mihra – people who don’t want simply to dress up as the opposite sex, they want to be the opposite sex. They are transsexuals. People who feel they were born into the wrong body and are willing to turn to drugs and dramatic surgeries to change their gender.
True Crimes: Assassins
3 x 1 hour
A documentary series about those who gained notoriety by killing prominent people. The first hour explores the elusive Turkish gunman, Mehmet Ali Agca, who attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1981. In the next episode, the life of Toto Riina, known as the “Godfather” of the Sicilian mafia, is examined. Finally, an exclusive look at the life of Pablo Escobar, one of the world’s most feared drug barons.
True Crimes: Death of a Beatle
1 x 2 hour
This special tells John Lennon’s story through never before seen photographs and interviews with his close friends and collaborators. His killer, deranged fan Mark David Chapman, is up for parole for the crime of shooting Lennon December 8, 1980 outside his New York City home. This program includes audiotapes of the killer revealing what prompted his violence, as well as an interview with the one man who has been talking with Chapman for years.
True Crimes: Mug Shots
8 x 1 hour
An exclusive series of in-depth profiles of some of the world’s most famous criminals of our time. Crime meets biography as MUGSHOTS explores the background and motives behind such notorious criminals as Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. Other fascinating episodes such as “Ted Binion: Murder, Las Vegas Style” and “David Koresh: Reborn in Waco” include intriguing facts, lurid tales and shocking truths.
The True Intrepid
1 x 1 hour
The True Intrepid is the story of Sir William (Samuel) Stephenson, the Winnipeg-born WWII spymaster, whose espionage exploits helped win a war.
NATURE/WILDLIFE
Ghosts of the Forest
1 x 1 hour
Cinematographer John Young explores the rainforests of Australia’s East Coast, which are an impenetrable tangle of tall trees, vines and creepers, populated by animals that are hardly ever seen. Rare glimpses at animals such as the elusive Tree Kangaroo, as well as the extremely rare Red Goshawk, a raptor that John sees and films for the first time, are provided in this beautiful documentary.
Shadows in the Desert
1 x 1 hour
Explore the wildlife of the Australian desert, making up some of the world’s most inhospitable terrain. Get up close and personal, down at ground level, and face-to-face with all the creatures of the desert – snakes, spiders, scorpions, birds, skinks, euros, lizards, kangaroos, wallabies, marsupials of all shapes and sizes, wildflowers and ancient trees.
Whispering the Wild
1 x 1 hour
WHISPERING THE WILD is Kelly Marks’ poignant horse training experience in the isolated desert of Namibia, Africa. Kelly and her team attempt to tame some of the world’s most wild desert horses. This riveting experiment between human and beast is covered in every detail. In breathtaking footage, we witness the gentle capture and confrontation of the horses.
Woodmouse: Life on the Run
1 x half hour or 1 x 1 hour
An expedition into the microcosmic world of the Icelandic woodmouse, as experienced trough the eyes and ears of two mice. This charming tale takes us through the various seasons as the mice overcome numerous obstacles, both in the wild and down beneath the feet of human beings.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
The Digital Divide
1 x 1 hour
The Digital Divide ventures into the developing world in search of people who use technology to solve their problems, create opportunities and make their lives easier. The digital “revolution” is all about overcoming the obstacles of time and space. The hope for proponents of information and communication technologies is that by creating a digital infrastructure in developing countries, the need (not to mention expense) of creating a traditional industrial one, consisting of roads, land-based telephone lines, etc, will become redundant.
Technical Knockout
26 x half hours
A fast paced and entertaining magazine style series designed to keep you up to date on the latest gadgets, computers and electronics.
LIFESTYLE/MAGAZINE
Lonely Planet: Six Degrees
8 x 1 hours
Lonely Planet is the world’s most successful independent travel information company and Lonely Planet’s Six Degrees is a compelling new way to explore the world’s most interesting cities. Shunning the obvious sights, Six Degrees’ journey begins with a single point of contact – one phone number, one appointment. This then leads to five others as each person connects our presenters to someone they know – their friend or cousin, priest or piano tuner. Through this series of encounters the city is revealed as a web of interwoven lives, dreams and possibilities. Throughout the series we travel to a mix of well-known and up-and-coming cities: Sydney, Hong Kong, New York, Havana, Mumbai, Paris and Buenos Aires.
Open Homes
13 x half hours
An energetic, fun and informative makeover show where two homeowners open their doors to a team of experts who are challenged to add the maximum possible value to two properties in one working day and with only $2000.
MEDICAL DOCUMENTARY
Growing Up Old
1 x 1 hour
An intimate portrait of three children who suffer from a rare disorder called Progeria - a Greek word meaning 'advanced ageing'. A disorder that puts their bodies, but not their minds or spirits, into fast forward. The children, who have an average life span of 13 years, talk openly about their hopes and fears and how they cope with day-to-day life. The story covers both the scientific and emotional stories, and calls upon experts to explain the condition and the treatments available.
published: Thursday, April 22, 2004 
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