Cuba's enforced isolation has resulted in the unlikeliest of marine reserves: a huge, rambling archipelago known as Jardines de la Reina, or "Gardens of the Queen." Stretching around 140 miles along the southern coast of Cuba, it's one of the longest barrier reef systems in the world. Get an up-close look at Fidel Castro's diving playground, a forgotten ocean paradise unseen for half a century, and witness exotic species rarely seen elsewhere in the region. It's the lost jewel of the Caribbean, but how long can this pristine wilderness survive?
Last month, 82 Nigerian schoolgirls were released after 3 years of imprisonment. In exchange, 5 terrorist leaders walked free - These leaders belong to Boko Haram, the most bloodthirsty terrorist group on the planet. The group gained global notoriety after their kidnapping of 276 students in 2014, over 100 of which have not yet been released. Their objective: to establish a Caliphate and impose sharia - Islamic law - in the heart of Africa. In an attempt to understand who these terrorists are, how they operate, and what kind of a threat they represent to Africa and the rest of the world, we have investigated in Nigeria, Cameroon and on the border of Niger and Nigeria, meeting former prisoners, repented jihadists and troops on the frontline.
Charlie the Octopus’ dreams of becoming a World Famous Soccer Star are given a rude awakening in this wonderful under-sea extravaganza. Whilst swimming for his life from rent collectors, Charlie inadvertently enters a “Star Finder” variety show run by Snarky Sharkskin. Alas, fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be and it’s down to our heroes Olly and Beth to daringly rescue their eight-legged friend!
Leading scientists and researchers weigh in on the scenarios that might unfold if aliens find us and decide to visit Earth. Should we even be searching for extraterrestrial life? What are the risks of reaching out, and what are the risks if the Earth is "found" by aliens?.
Set in suburban North Carolina, “The Wilding” follows the fractured Hayes family as they attempt to rebuild their lives amidst sinister, supernatural forces. Looking to leave their troubled past behind, George and Margaret try to help their daughter Kayla, a 17-year-old haunted since childhood by strange visions of the dead. Seeking answers for their daughter’s recurring hallucinations, they begin to suspect that she may be a Wilding... possessing untold supernatural abilities.
Žan is in the seventh grade and an excellent student. He is dedicated to astronomy most of his time and is much better than his coevals so in the school club he is the one selected to participate in the republic competition. A year ago, Igor, a nine grader was as well at the competition. Although he was successful, the second place he won was not good enough for him, so he gave astronomy up. Now, however, he is witnessing Žan's success and becomes very envious.
Attorney Tanya McQueen has hired a team of anthropologists to find an ancient artifact which, if found, would halt development of Nick Button's shopping mall in the sacred Hemolele Forest on Kaua'i. The team is led by the experienced duo of Helen and Demetri, joined by grad students Zander and Hermione. The team is seen by Omaka, a native Hawaiian kahuna, and his mischievous aide, Puka. Sensing Helen's yearning for passion from Demetri, Puka doses the man with the nectar of a special flower from the forest -- but he has dosed Zander instead, triggering confusion and hilarity. When Puka tries to make amends by dosing Demetri too, and later Tanya as well, the results are surprising and wonderfully zany. Love wins the day.
The story of Len, who made a billion dollars from inventing a new toilet roll, and his 12-year-old son Joe who appears to have everything he could want but what he really needs is a friend.
For decades, grainy photographs and campfire stories told the story of a towering creature that lived in solitude in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and around the world. But where some see a myth, others see a chance to make history. CHASING BIGFOOT – THE QUEST FOR TRUTH, is a series that looks at the Bigfoot legend through the eyes of the true believers, who devote their lives to discovering the hidden truth and bringing home the evidence to prove it.
After an assassination attempt, a broke mob wife takes over his husband's dirty work and collects her husband's debt with the help of her best friend - a hairdresser and her step daughter.
The story of three women - a famous prostitute, her housekeeper and their new maid - living in Budapest of 1910s, whose passionate, bizarre and complex relationship can only lead to one thing: murder.