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Jamie's School Dinners

2005

Jamie's School Dinners

2005
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Jamie's School Dinners is a four-episode documentary series broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 23 February to 16 March 2005. The series was recorded between Spring to Winter 2004, in which it featured TV chef Jamie Oliver attempting to improve the quality and nutritional value of school dinners at a typical British school, Kidbrooke School in the Royal Borough of Greenwich — a goal which ultimately led to a broader campaign to improve school dinners throughout Britain.
Wineman

2014

Wineman

2014
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Wineman has a television series in which as a "road movie" you can discover different landscapes, cultures, people and especially the world of wine. Wineman invites spectators to visit wineries and vineyards, thus having the opportunity to learn live all the secrets of the region, its people, production methods and why they have been chosen. They will also learn, from the vineyard to the glass, that the reasons for success in one region may be the reasons for failure in another. During the show, we meet many people, famous and anonymous. But everyone, great people in the world of wine.
I'll Have What Phil's Having

2015

I'll Have What Phil's Having

2015
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Embark on an international culinary expedition with Phil Rosenthal, creator of the TV hit Everybody Loves Raymond, and one of Hollywood’s funniest producers. Join Phil as he explores six culinary capitals of the world in search for the best of a city’s specialty, or one of its most unusual dishes.
Hotel GB

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Hotel GB

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Hotel GB is a British reality television series broadcast on Channel 4 airing for five consecutive nights in October 2012. Presented by Paddy McGuinness live from Hotel GB, the show's stars take on a one-week challenge, helping unemployed young people find work. It was axed on 1 April 2013 due to poor ratings.
Saving Sirga: Journey into the Heart of a Lion

2017

Saving Sirga: Journey into the Heart of a Lion

2017
Filmed with unrivaled intimacy this unforgettable and authentic story takes an in-depth look at a remarkable cross-species bond, and the passion and dedication required to save just one lion.
Full Force Nature

2006

Full Force Nature

2006
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Full Force Nature is a television series that premiered on January 15, 2006 on The Weather Channel. It showcases some of the most unbelievable weather moments caught on tape.
Crazytown

2019

Crazytown

2019
Based on the actual adventures of an insider who danced to pay for the indie films she was creating, Crazytown tells the insane tales of the offbeat characters who struggle to live, create art, and find their way in life.
Critical Rescue

2003

Critical Rescue

2003
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When disaster strikes and tragedy seems certain, there is only one hope - Critical Rescue - highly trained teams of paramedics, rescuers and doctors. Their jobs are dangerous, their rescues dramatic. But for the victims of a disaster, these courageous men and women are all that stand between life... and death.
Chop Chop Ninja

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Chop Chop Ninja

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Iro, an exuberant young ninja, has one big dream: to become THE Chop Chop Ninja. There is no higher achievement for a ninja! Is he ready for it? Not even close. Does he want it? More than anyone. Will getting there be fun? Absolutely! Along with his three friends and classmates at the Academy, Jo, Neeko and Tetsuo, Iro protects his island home from a steady onslaught of treacherous and not so treacherous villains, and protects the mysterious Medallion from the clutches of Magic Master, in hopes of proving that he deserves the legendary title of CHOP CHOP NINJA.
Amanda and Alan's Italian Job

2023

Amanda and Alan's Italian Job

2023
Amanda and Alan take on their first major renovation project, designing a traditional Sicilian walled kitchen. Kicking off the demolition in 36-degree heat proves to be a trial for Alan, and he soon realises that taking on a build in a medieval hilltop town comes with its own unique challenges. With the help of project manager Scott, Amanda barters with the locals at a nearby marble factory as she bags a bargain for their feature island, and she brushes up on her culinary skills in Marsala, learning how to cook Sicily’s signature dish.
Wild Baltic

2018

Wild Baltic

2018
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The Baltics are rich in superlatives: a fifth of the world's spotted eagle stocks breed here. One of the largest courtship arenas for snipes is located here in the floodplains of Latvia. More than 1000 wolves go on the hunt in Latvia's forests. Lithuania is the land of storks - with over 13.000 pairs, no other region in the Baltic States has more white storks.
Food Glorious Food

2013

Food Glorious Food

2013
The competition, in which anyone of any age can enter, searches the country looking for the best home cooked dish, with the winner receiving £20,000 and their dish made and sold by Marks & Spencer. Carol Vorderman presents the show on ITV, STV & UTV The show's judging panel consists of Tom Parker Bowles, Loyd Grossman, Anne Harrison, Stacie Stewart and Andi Oliver who was a guest judge for the Harrogate heats.
Stories of the Mediterranean Forest

2018

Stories of the Mediterranean Forest

2018
The Mediterranean Basin is located in one of the planet’s temperate zones. The subtropical climate makes it cold and wet in winter, hot and dry in summer, and mild and rainy in autumn and spring. Occupied by human beings for more than 8,000 years, the Mediterranean Basin has experienced dramatic changes to its forest and woodland areas, but nevertheless, these areas are still among the most diverse on the planet. From marshlands to high mountain ranges, from forests of holm and cork oaks to oak and pine forests high up in the mountains, all of them are home to thousands of animal and plant species whose paths cross on their adventures.
Welcome Home

2017

Welcome Home

2017
When three millennials have no choice but to move back home with their parents, they realize a lot has changed since they’ve been away.
Paradise Lost

2008

Paradise Lost

2008
Mark Seidenfeld thrives in Kazakhstan until he crosses a local power broker and lands in a Siberian prison.
Les Stroud's Wild Harvest

2021

Les Stroud's Wild Harvest

2021
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Traveling into the wilderness, outdoor expert Les Stroud forages for wild edibles and chef Paul Rogalski turns them into culinary delights.
Ultimate Vehicles

2018

Ultimate Vehicles

2018
The most spectacular vehicles in the world are milestones of engineering that have changed land, water, and air transport for good. Each episode features a different class of vehicle, from the breathtakingly fast to the impressively powerful.
The Fun Squad

2005

The Fun Squad

2005
At first a simple kids' show filled with nut-punches and farts, "The Fun Squad" pushed against its self-imposed boundaries with each new episode. It was just barely nudged out of prime time in the notoriously competitive April 2005 screening, but it will live forever in fond viewers' hearts.
Ireland's Garden Heroes

2021

Ireland's Garden Heroes

2021
This new series for RTÉ One reveals the hard work and imagination ordinary people have put into their gardens across the island. We’ve sought out the best amateur gardeners to celebrate the joy of transforming your own space. Each week three contestants will open their gates to our experts horticulturalist Jimi Blake, garden designer Niall Maxwell and landscape designer Ingrid Swan. The experts will take the tour, examining every leaf and sniff every flower, to evaluate the gardens. How the garden is laid out, how the planting has been done, and what features have been added, are all investigated. But we also want to know what the garden means to the owner. Maybe it’s a place of adventure for kids, perhaps it’s a special space for relaxation, or maybe it’s a fully functional extension of your home, for entertaining and dining. How the garden fits into and enhances your life is an important factor too.
The Secret History of the British Garden

2015

The Secret History of the British Garden

2015
Monty Don explores the fascinating history and evolution of the British garden, from the seventeenth century through to the modern day.