Mike Holmes, known as `Canada's Most Trusted Contractor', leads his crew south into the heart of New Orleans' lower 9th Ward to rebuild the home of Gloria Guy, a grandmother who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. They have just 10 weeks to get it done (half the normal time), and this series follows Holmes and the crew as they struggle to overcome stifling heat and blinding rainstorms, staff turnover, and conflicts between tradespeople to erect a safe and sustainable home that will withstand future hurricanes and flooding.
Final 24 is a Canadian documentary series which airs on the Discovery Channel and Global Television Network. The series explores the last 24 hours of the life of a person, usually a celebrity. The series is narrated by Canadian voice artist Dave McRae and Danny Wallace in the UK.
Richard Hammond reveals secret animal abilities from the natural world, and discovers how those same animals have inspired a series of unlikely human inventions at the very frontiers of science.
A new Channel 4 series takes archaeology to the edge this summer as a team of experts tackles sites across the country that are beyond the reach of normal investigations. In Extreme Archaeology, an eight-part series starting on 20 June, a team of archaeologists with help from top climbers, cavers and divers investigates amazing and unique archaeological sites throughout the UK.
Many archaeological locations are beyond the reach of your average archaeologist. They are found in inaccessible caves, on treacherous cliffs, deep under water, or in locations simply too remote or dangerous for normal investigation. Their remoteness often means that their secrets are unique, but they can also be under threat from erosion or other factors and this adds a rescue element to any investigation.
Using some of the most advanced scientific equipment available, and high-tech miniature cameras and communication systems to record the action, Extreme Archaeology's experts are dropped into extreme and inaccessible environments under t
Alien Mysteries is a Canadian UFO documentary series featuring eyewitness testimony that is produced by Exploration Production Inc. for Discovery Channel. Alien Mysteries showcases the real life stories of ordinary people who fall victim of alien abduction or attack. Alien Mysteries debuted on Discovery Canada on March 3, 2013.
After nearly a decade behind the wheel of Discovery's "Canada's Worst Driver", Andrew Younghusband really thought he'd experienced the worst-case driving scenarios ever. Terrible drivers are one thing -- and they're everywhere - but what happens on the roads in the most challenging and congested urban centres on the planet? Premiering on Discovery, DON'T DRIVE HERE finds Younghusband on a terrifying and thrilling global adventure, tasked with learning to navigate six of the world's worst driving cities - just as the locals do. Way outside of his comfort zone, Younghusband steers around unbelievable free-for-alls involving cars, bikes, pedestrians - and even animals - on white-knuckle rides in these incredible cities. But he's not alone. Bold and often incredibly skilled, Younghusband's local guides teach him how to navigate and experience the city in a way no guidebook ever could.
As part of the RAF's centenary, model aircraft enthusiasts from Britain and Germany recreate the Battle of Britain in miniature, to understand and commemorate the pilots.
Great British Ghosts is a paranormal series that recounts stories of reported ghost sightings from some of the "most haunted" locations in the United Kingdom. It is presented by Michaela Strachan and was first aired on 18 August 2011.
Most people think they know everything about cows: They stand around in fields. They eat grass, moo every now and then and of course they give milk. They are the archetypal symbols of a rural scene, of everlasting tranquility. But cows are much more than that. Cows are generally held to be peaceful and a bit stupid. However, that's actually a big misunderstanding. Because cows have personalities, they are sensitive, able to learn and socially oriented, but also quite able to defend themselves. In two parts, with spellbinding images, employing new camera angles in an entertaining, unusual and exciting way, this film tells the story of some quite surprising aspects of a cow's life.
From show-stopping sponge to bumper birthday bakes, a creative group of cake makers go all out to make the the world's most breathtaking creations. These elite bakers turn cakes into works of art.
Atlanta-based farmer Jamila Norman helps families transform their outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional backyard farms while exploring the joy and benefits of growing your own food.
Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas is an American reality television series that debuted on May 31, 2013. It is a spinoff of Bridezillas that centers on five couples from previous seasons as they move into one house together in order to save their marital bonds.
Who Said That? is a 1947-55 NBC radio-television game show, in which a panel of celebrities attempts to determine the speaker of a quotation from recent news reports. The series was first proposed and edited by Fred W. Friendly, later of CBS News.
Before there were franchises there was James Bond. How did Bond enthrall audiences for over 60 years, surviving failed partnerships, lawsuits, competition, and corporate takeovers? Hold onto your martinis and get ready for Icons Unearthed: James Bond.
You've got a pet, and it's got problems. There is only one man who can solve them, so good thing you've come to the right place. It's the honorable Judge Gary Busey and this is his pet court. You're about to meet people with some serious pet problems. They're about to go to-to-toe with the silver fox of jurisprudence. It's Gary Busey, Pet Judge!
Remember the stories of the paranormal and unexplained that you used to hear whilst gathered around with friends at campfires and sleepovers? Remember feeling those goose bumps and feeling like something out of the ordinary is playing tricks on you? Incredible Tales is all about ghost stories told through generations which cross boundaries of culture and language. Stories that generate intrigue, fascination, and even intense fear.
Lottie Dottie Chicken features animated videos for children up to 5 years of age. The videos star Lottie Dottie Chicken along with Lil Butterfly, Little Yellow Chickadee, Purple Rooster and Ms. Connie Cockroach, among other characters.
Maggie Molloy is on a mission to find Ireland's cheapest homes; she meets buyers with an open mind who are not afraid of a bit of work, and shows them properties they never thought were within their reach.