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Highlights November 2013 Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls is a Bear will send home another team, reality competition series hosted and in the end, only one duo will GET OUT ALIVE by world-renowned survivalist Bear remain - the team that he believes Grylls. has shown the most heart, courage, WITH BEAR GRYLLS This extreme survival journey tests initiative and resolve in their quest 10 teams of two beyond their wildest to ‘get out alive’ and claim a life- UK SERIES PREMIERE imaginations as they venture into the changing grand prize of $500,000. unforgiving and dramatic landscape From dense forests and sheer Mondays from 18th November, 9.00pm of New Zealand’s South Island. Their mountain drop-offs, to freezing mission is to survive the wild, journey cold rivers and unforgiving glacier as a group and avoid elimination. In crevasses, the landscapes tackled will each episode, be harsh, remote and physically and emotionally draining. Each team will have to navigate the worst that the wild can throw at them every step of the way.
CONTACT [email protected] You Have Been Warned is back for Across the series we meet the man a new series with more fast-paced who can jump out of a helicopter YOU HAVE BEEN countdowns of the world’s top 20 without using a parachute and the homemade YouTube science stunts New Zealander who gets closer to WARNED and experiments. Each episode volcanoes than anyone else, self- finds the cleverest, funniest, most experimenting human guinea pigs, UK SERIES PREMIERE daring, outrageous or just downright nature obsessed natural born thrillers bizarre clips - and uses a top cast and the danger junkies of epic stunts. Mondays from 18th November, 8.00pm of the world’s best science experts to unpack and explain them for us. With the help of amazing storytelling graphics, they will explain the what, how and why of the biology, physics, and chemistry that made these clips possible.
CONTACT [email protected] Ice Cold Gold follows a spirited Each member thinks he has what it team of miners who are among takes to walk away with gold, rubies ICE COLD GOLD the first Americans to search for and sapphires before winter and precious metals and gems in parts large mining companies swoop in. of Greenland where humans never Are they humbled by their journey? have set foot before. This new series Or do their personalities get in the UK SERIES PREMIERE follows eight men who leave behind way? More importantly, can they their families, friends and homeland strike Ice Cold Gold? TUESdays from 12th November, 10.00pm behind to strike it rich against all the odds while struggling to survive against the harshest of conditions. Greenland’s a veritable beast, are the crew of miners are up for the challenge?
CONTACT [email protected] 22nd November 1963 is a date that Newly released audio recordings will forever be remembered. The from Air Force One, combined with JFK: THE LOST TAPES assassination of President John F. digitally re-mastered audio from Kennedy left the USA mourning the the Dallas Police Force, and the loss of its Commander-in-chief, and testimonies and radio recordings of set off one of the greatest manhunts on-site reporters, reveal the riveting, UK SERIES PREMIERE in American history. This left the behind-the-scenes story of the American government to answer the Kennedy assassination in one-off SUNDAY 17th November, 10.00pm impossible question, what happens documentary JFK: The Lost Tapes. now?
CONTACT [email protected] Capturing Oswald explores the Dallas police officers arrested assassination of President John F. President Kennedy’s suspected CAPTURING OSWALD Kennedy from an original angle, killer. But many accuse the Dallas through the officers of the Dallas Police Department of botching the Police Department and the family Kennedy assassination. Within 48 and friends who knew Lee Harvey hours, the president, a police officer UK SERIES PREMIERE Oswald best. Within 90 minutes of and the suspect were dead. How did the shooting, something that began so efficiently SUNDAY 24th November, 8.00pm end so badly?
CONTACT [email protected] Just a stone’s throw from London Adrian will find out just what goes is a leafy paradise which is home to into keeping snow leopards, Terry SNOW LEOPARDS OF the secret world of snow leopards. style, along with everyday work Snow Leopards of Leafy London of the Trust and their other cat LEAFY LONDON is a series that captures intimate residents from behind and in front of and never seen before footage, of camera, gaining an insight into the UK SERIES PREMIERE snow leopards that live in London. bigger picture of cat conservation Presented by wildlife filmmaker and developing his own bond with Mondays from 4th November, 8pm Adrian Cale, the series takes us to snow leopards. the very heart of one of the biggest snow leopard collections on earth to meet Dr Terry Moore who runs the Cat Survival Trust and has created a haven for these endangered cats. In this series,
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Pantone 4-colour process Coated & Uncoated DE 325-5 C/U C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:50 In a sleepy corner of Costa Rica there It’s an upside-down world where is a very peculiar but extraordinary the secrets of one of nature’s most MEET THE SLOTHS sanctuary. Run by Judy Avey- enigmatic creatures are revealed. Arroyo for 20 years, this is the only And it’s not all about snoozing! This UK SERIES PREMIERE sanctuary in the world devoted to series, captures the kookiness of Thursdays from 14th November, 8pm saving orphaned and injured sloths, sanctuary life with more than a twist and is home to over 160 of them, of humour, and shows that a sloth’s some of whom have become an life is more than just slothful. internet sensation.
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Pantone 4-colour process Coated & Uncoated DE 325-5 C/U C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:50 Rhino Wars investigates a war that is Four current and former members of raging in Kruger National Park, South the U.S. Special Ops are brought in to RHINO WARS Africa. The death toll is astonishing; survey the situation, train the anti- each year, nearly 700 rhinos fall poaching corps, exchange tactical UK SERIES PREMIERE prey to poachers. At the heart of the information and go on the front lines Wednesdays from 13th November, 9.00pm conflict is the worldwide commercial themselves to help defeat these demand for rhino horns, an exotic ruthless criminals before the rhinos commodity that’s more valuable than are brought to total extinction. But gold. This series, witness the conflict can they turn a hopeless situation between the country’s poachers and into a bright future for the majestic South Africa’s anti-poaching unit, rhino? which has recruited armed forces to stop the illegal and lucrative trade. Cameras unveil the incessant violence and excessive carnage as park rangers are murdered trying to protect the wildlife that’s indigenous to their homeland.
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Pantone 4-colour process Coated & Uncoated DE 325-5 C/U C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:50 What drives people to bring deadly Each episode of Fatal Attractions animals into their homes as pets? focuses on a different group of FATAL ATTRACTIONS This brand new series examines animals - primates, reptiles, big cats the most extraordinary pet attacks and more and reveals why people UK SERIES PREMIERE of recent years including Antoine bring them into their homes, how Fridays from 1st November, 9.00pm Yates who kept a 500lb tiger in his the relationships develop and why, New York apartment and raised an ultimately, these pets attack. alligator in his bedroom. Ted Dres who was bitten on the face and neck by his 13-foot pet python, which then, in a feeding frenzy, coiled around his neck and asphyxiated him as his horrified girlfriend looked on.
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Pantone 4-colour process Coated & Uncoated DE 325-5 C/U C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:50 For some, it may seem completely My Extreme Animal Phobia follows reasonable to be afraid of snakes. But many who, as a last resort, turn to MY EXTREME what if you were terrified of moths, the Anxiety Treatment Center of grasshoppers or puppies? In these Sacramento, run by psychologist Dr. ANIMAL PHOBIA extreme cases, the fear can become Robin Zasio in a desperate need to so intense it’s a phobia and can overcome their fears. UK SERIES PREMIERE transform everyday behavior. This series, Thursdays from 14th November, 9pm
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Pantone 4-colour process Coated & Uncoated DE 325-5 C/U C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:50 This brand new series Hacking the To make for some fun, yet informative Planet tells the fascinating work of interactions, Rennie is joined by HACKING THE PLANET scientists developing strategies for science bloggers Cara Santa Maria preventing, weakening or redirecting and Brian Malow who help gauge the UK SERIES PREMIERE threatening weather conditions plausibility of each scenario. Wednesdays from 6th November, 10.00pm and natural phenomena including tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. In each episode, host John Rennie takes viewers through a series of field experiments illustrated by quirky animated graphics, to uncover strategies for preventing extreme weather events.
CONTACT [email protected] Examine the true evils that push The first episode investigates the everyday individuals beyond the story of David Mead, a married DEADLY SINS limits of the law in the new series playboy, happy to eliminate his of Deadly Sins. This series reveals lovers in order to continue his lustful UK SERIES PREMIERE more scandalous crimes driven by lifestyle; and the terrifying tale of the Saturdays from 2nd November, 10.00pm the most basic of human instincts. wealthy widower who was seduced Guiding viewers through these by a deadly dance teacher. Discover deadly deeds is attorney Darren the dark desires that can lead people Kavinoky, a criminal behavior expert into the depths of depravity. who provides professional insight and legal expertise in his analysis of each case.
CONTACT [email protected] From the makers of Who The Hell Each real-life story is a first-person Did I Marry? This spin-off series account that uncovers the truth WHO THE HELL… goes one step further and explores behind people’s double lives and the relationships between friends, fallout that ensues. Who The Hell… UK SERIES PREMIERE colleagues and family members who begs the question: how well can you Sundays from 10th November, 10.00pm aren’t who they seem to be. really know someone?
CONTACT [email protected] Mercenaries is a new series that Mercenaries have always endured a explores the lives of people who take filthy reputation, we talk to the men MERCENERIES part in armed conflict for a private on the ground, in the air and at sea gain. for their firsthand accounts of the UK SERIES PREMIERE This is the story of how mercenaries truth behind one of the world’s most Wednesdays from 13th November, 9.00pm were transformed from cut-throat secretive professions. soldiers of fortune, fighting in Africa’s forgotten wars, to private corporations earning billions of dollars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The series explores the roles of mercenaries in the 20th and 21st century bloody battlefields to uncover how they tipped the balance of power to earn both fame and infamy.
CONTACT [email protected] Kevin Green is your guide to better Don’t miss Kevin as he shows the catches of the UK’s favourite coarse quality of silver fish sport available on IMPROVE YOUR fish… Improve Your Coarse Fishing the country’s commercial fisheries, as follows Kevin, editor of Improve he puts his pole to good use to for a COARSE FISHING Your Coarse Fishing magazine, superb bag of roach. as he travels across the UK to UK SERIES PREMIERE find quality fishing spaces. The series takes him to many scenic Fridays from 1st November, 10.00pm locations including the Bluebell Lakes in Northamptonshire, the Docklow Pools in Herefordshire and Willinghurst Fishery in Surrey. Kevin is joined by a special guest including Angling Times’ editor Richard Lee, Wasps rugby player Jonathan Watt and Bob Roberts ‘Mr Crabtree’ as they enjoy plenty of action in the water.
CONTACT [email protected] Avid outdoorsman and professional Later on in the series Eric heads wrestler Eric Young hits the road to Hawaii to become an old school OFF THE HOOK: and crisscrosses the USA to fish with warrior, where he tries his hand at some of America’s most extreme cliff diving and fishing in a traditional EXTREME CATCHES anglers. Off The Hook: Extreme outrigger canoe to hand line for ahi Catches is back for a new series tuna. UK SERIES PREMIERE and follows Young, once again, as he tracks down some of the most Wednesdays from 20th November, 9.00pm creative, unusual and dangerous fishing rituals around the country. This series sees Eric as he attends the annual migration of striped bass and bluefish event in Long Island. He is trying out surfcasting, but will his new method land him a prize fish?
CONTACT [email protected] Pearl Harbour Declassified is a new Showcasing the clearest and sharpest and compelling look at an event images ever seen of the first wave PEARL HARBOUR that galvanized the USA and led of the attack, combining rare aerial to America’s entry into World War film taken by Japanese attackers DECLASSIFIED II. Using personal stories and new, with home movie footage captured state-of-the-art image stabilizing from the harbour and by those on the UK ONE-OFF PREMIERE techniques, viewers are provided ground too. with a dramatic look at the pivotal Mondays from 4th November, 8.00pm first 15 minutes of the bombing on Pearl Harbour and the devastating aftermath.
CONTACT [email protected] In the summer of 1940, the allies’ Heroes of Hell Island: The Men Who efforts were focused on the battle of Saved Malta features exclusive HEROES OF Britain, while the other fronts were interviews, accurate re-enactments, put at the bottom of the priority list. archive footage and CGI; this HELL ISLAND The strategic island of Malta was documentary tells a great story no exception. Despite the fact that about the hardships and triumphs of UK ONE-OFF PREMIERE the best pilots were kept to defend an outstanding group of pilots. London, this tiny island beat the Wednesday 6th November, 8.00pm odds. It was the most bombed place on earth, yet its pilots performed far better than expected. With their unconventional methods these pilots shot down Hitler’s hopes of conquering North Africa and paved the way for the liberation of South Europe.
CONTACT [email protected] This gripping documentary follows Battle of the Somme: The True Story a team of investigators who use reveals the secrets and shows exactly BATTLE OF THE SOMME forensic science to uncover the which sequences were faked and truth of what really happened on which are real. This one-off episode THE TRUE STORY that fateful day. Originally, in 1916, finally tells the real story behind the cameraman Geoffrey Malins had historic event. UK ONE-OFF PREMIERE been allowed to record the frontline. Since they had anticipated victory, Sunday 10th November, 8.00pm the footage was combined with fake sequences when it all went horribly wrong. The film was then turned into ‘The Battle of the Somme’ which was a propaganda film used to rally a grieving nation. Now, with the help of dedicated historians and scientists, this 90 year old silent film surrenders its secrets.
CONTACT [email protected] Greatest Tank Battles recreates Later on in the series, follow as it monumental armoured conflict investigates Michael Wittmann- one GREATEST TANK at its most compelling. Filmed on of the Second World War’s greatest battlefields across the world, and panzer aces and a formidable foe BATTLES using stunning, ultra-realistic CGI of the Allies, and the crucial battles animation and eyewitness accounts, in Northern Italy between the UK SERIES PREMIERE this original series puts viewers in the Canadians and the Nazis. heat of the battles. This new series Sundays from 17th November, 9.00pm re-enacts iconic wars including the Second World War, the Vietnamese war, whose tank armour turned the war in favour of the Communists, the battles of the South Pacific, where the role played by tanks in the decisive victory against the Japanese is often underplayed.
CONTACT [email protected] The President’s Gatekeepers is a Also, which 25-year-old Chief of behind the scenes insight into the Staff was put in charge of reviewing THE PRESIDENTS history of the White House Chiefs J. Edgar Hoover’s infamous FBI of Staff. Called the world’s second files before forwarding them to the GATEKEEPERS toughest job - and also the world’s President? In this two part special, worst, the White House chiefs of The President’s Gatekeepers provides UK TWO-PART PREMIERE staff translate the presidents’ policies a compelling look at the world of the into reality - or disaster. They are closest confidante the President has. Mondays from 11th November, 8.00pm the inside eyewitnesses to history, and the confidants with whom the president, and the first lady, share their secrets. Spanning nine administrations discover which White House Chief of Staff Dick Cheney blamed for bringing on his first heart attack. And why was Rahm Emanuel so apprehensive about taking the job?
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