World's Most Scenic River Journeys

There’s no better perspective than from a boat on a river, as it gently winds its way through stunning landscapes and outstanding natural beauty. Bill Nighy narrates this visually stunning six-part documentary series, telling the stories of six epic river journeys through the characters who live and work on them. Winding through rivers in the UK, Europe, Canada and the USA, each episode showcases beautiful and distinctive landscapes, from emerald green hills, ancient forests and biodiverse river deltas, to fairytale castles, chocolate box villages and iconic cities. We meet the rich diversity of people who live and work on the rivers, hitch rides on fishing boats and yachts, even canoes and replica Viking Ships, hopping on and off to explore the wealth of hidden stories along the riverbanks of the world’s most beautiful rivers. *Ratings: 1.2 million viewers each and the 4th highest rated show in the Friday night slot on Channel 5 in the UK *Brand new series World's Most Scenic River Journeys launched on Channel 5 on 2nd April 2021 in the Friday 8pm slot *Running for six episodes, the show averaged 1.2m/6.5% Individuals, growing 8% against the weekday slot average *The programme also performed well for key demographics, increasing 45% for ABC1s to a share of 8.0% and an even higher 51% for ABC1 Men to a share of 8.6% *Whilst on air, Channel 5 was the fourth most popular terrestrial for ABC1 Men, beating the likes of Joe Lycett and News on Channel 4 *Across its run, 6.7m came to the show at one point, with 38% watching two or more episodes

Cowboys

COWBOYS two-steps viewers into the fast lane, providing an unprecedented no-holds-barred all-access view of one of Calgary’s hottest clubs, Cowboys. Follow the story of Paul Vickers, who rose from humble beginnings as a doorman at a seedy nightclub to one of the country’s top entertainment entrepreneurs. Hear all the colorful stories of attractive servers, buff bartenders, dour doormen, party-hungry clientele and attention-seeking celebrities.

Old School for Lazy Kids

Ageism is rife in youth-obsessed Britain, where old age is seen as a process of decay and where under-25s hold the most negative attitudes towards aging. In OLD SCHOOL FOR LAZY KIDS entitled and unambitious teenagers and 20-somethings move in with surprisingly active senior citizens, who’ve seen and done it all before. What can the younger generation learn from those that have walked their path before them? Will this experience force them to improve their own unambitious lives and to think more about their futures, before it’s too late.

Listing Cape Town

From manicured stud farms in and around the Cape winelands, to breath-taking beach bungalows on the world-famous Atlantic Seaboard, LISTING CAPE TOWN features some of Cape Town, South Africa's most opulent and over-the-top properties, each with values in the millions. Viewers will be stunned by the incredible landscapes, and the magnificent mansions, in LISTING CAPE TOWN.

Ultimate Dream Day

Everyone has a fantasy experience – something out of the ordinary, glamorous and fun that they’ve always wanted to try. Whether it’s a librarian who wants to be a race-car driver or a business executive who wants to be a roller derby queen, this series offers the opportunity of a lifetime to someone yearning to live out their wildest dreams. Join each of them as they embark on a personal journey guided by mentors, critiqued by professionals, and supported by family and friends, culminating in a final performance that gives them a day they will never forget.

Man Hunt

Former Zoo-keeper Hayden Turner heads to various parts of the world to immerse himself in the indigenous people’s culture and way of life.

Anyone's Game

Orangeville Prep is welcoming back its players and with a big season ahead, these students have some big shoes to fill, as former alumni include Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets, Thon Maker of the Detroit Pistons, Lugentz Dort of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Iggy Brazdeikis of the New York Knicks to name a few. While freshmen seek out their place on the team for the next four years, the seniors know this is their last year to secure scholarships to Division 1 NCAA colleges, all a step towards playing in the NBA. As they all vie for a prestigious championship, coming in as the Canadian underdogs, each player will have to overcome emotional and even physical hurdles even before they can step onto the court.

Trains That Changed The World

In this series, we reveal how four iconic trains revolutionised rail travel – and inspired incredible railway projects the world over. For over 200 years, trains have transformed our lives. They have changed the way we travel, the way we work…even the way we holiday. In this series, we reveal how four iconic trains revolutionised rail travel – and inspired incredible railway projects the world over. We’ll journey aboard legendary railway engines such as The Flying Scotsman and Stephenson’s Rocket. Each episode will explore an area of life that saw dramatic transformation thanks to the train. We’ll learn how trains made us go faster; how they transformed our cities; how they powered industry and how they helped us to get away.

Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet

DR. SAVANNAH: WILD ROSE VET follows the adventures of veterinarian Dr. Savannah Howse- Smith as she keeps the rural pet and animal population healthy, while learning more about her recently confirmed Indigenous (Métis) bloodline and adjusting to her new cultural identity. From her work at Rocky Rapids Veterinarian Services, to her farm and community visits, to her volunteer work, Dr. Savannah is an animal’s best friend. She’s on a mission to use her veterinarian knowledge to help Indigenous peoples while discovering her own Métis roots. Smart, goofy, and passionate about everything she does, Dr. Savannah is living out her childhood dream of being the real-life Dr. Doolittle.

China Revealed

CHINA REVEALED is a 3D expedition into a still undiscovered land. Lost in the vastness of China are sublime landscapes and cultural sites that the Western world has never seen.