Renowned bushcraft expert Ray Mears leads a once in a lifetime excursion down the magical River Wye. Regarded as one of the most stunning waterways in the world, the Wye runs for 150 miles between Wales and England, flowing through spectacular mountain gorges and forests teeming with wildlife.
The documentary gives a thorough tour of Middle-earth (in the Third Age) and its peoples, with 3D map graphics, illustrations, and some acted depictions. It then recounts the important stages of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and the development of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with interviews of many scholars and enthusiasts, including John and Priscilla Tolkien, Rayner Unwin, and footage of one with Tolkien himself from a 1968 BBC interview. The plot of The Lord of the Rings is summarized, as are the effects of stories' inspiration seen in the fantasy genre and in music. In this section Ken Hensley of Uriah Heap, Rick Wakeman of the band Yes, and Bryan Josh and Heather Findlay of Mostly Autumn are guest appearances. At the end, a performance by Mostly Autumn is shown, playing pieces inspired by Tolkien's fantasy.
UnCabaret pushes comedy to the edge! The Hollywood Reporter calls the legendary show that launched the alternative comedy movement "A radical comedic conspiracy...outrageously funny!" Each show features established stand-up performers, special musical guests and some of the brightest new talent from shows like SNL, Chelsea Lately and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Episodes are taped at the weekly live showin a swanky little club in Downtown Los Angeles. At UnCabaret the acts keep it real, telling the awesome truth.
Mega Manufacturing takes the viewer behind the scenes of the biggest or the most advanced factories in the world, focusing on the creation of inimitable products that are of its own kind.
On September 11, 2001, all eyes were riveted on New York as the twin towers were attacked. This film explores the causes of the evil that led to the attacks, by documenting 20 years of relations between Washington, the Arab countries, Pakistan and Europe.
Hired gun and loudmouth Mowld repeatedly drags Phungus, an anxious little alien, from his cushy life as bartender into countless outlandish adventures. Accompanied by ALIS, their hacked robot, they travel in a decrepit spaceship with an experimental Framistan Drive.
Million Pound Pawn pulls back the curtain on the world of pawnbroking in the midst of the current economic crisis, telling the story of both the pawnbrokers and the people looking to part with their prized possessions. With over a million pounds worth of assets passing through Britain's pawnbrokers hands each day, there's no way of knowing who will be walking through the pawnbroker's door next or what their valuables will be.
Because a destination is luxurious, a location spectacular, or an experience unique, does not mean that it can't also be environmentally responsible. Travels the world unearthing extraordinary eco-friendly tourism destinations with unprecedented "insiders" access to places and experiences that are on everyone's bucket list.
Ghost Dimension Lock Down's paranormal investigators tackle the UK's most haunted buildings searching for paranormal activity. While the world is on lock down, it appears that the ghosts are not. Will the spirits come out and join the team from isolation?
Comedian Jenny Eclair hosts as amateur artists reveal their naked ambition in a life drawing class like no other, as they compete to win a cash prize. Five different artists will not just paint, but will strike a pose for their fellow artists.
A modern, gender-bent vlog-style web series adaptation of George Eliot's "Middlemarch," the series follows a group of students at Lowick College in the fictional town of Middlemarch, Connecticut, who are all just beginning to figure out who they are and what they want.
Celebrating the third and biggest year yet, the Whole Home Concept House returns, bringing bolder and smarter design to one of the country's hottest markets just outside Denver. A modern take on slowed-down living, imagine a home that reconnects you with the natural world.
The show takes a look at some of the unseen heroes from a variety of different departments and specialised areas working at the the Royal Derby Hospital to find out more about the real people behind the roles.