Tales by Light

Driven by an insatiable desire to explore cultures, wildlife, and landscapes through the camera’s lens, extraordinary photographers blur the lines between science and art to show us our world in a new light. Viewers get to experience the challenges, successes, and elation as masters like culture photographer Art Wolfe, wildlife photographers Jonathan & Angela Scott, adventure photographer Krystle Wright, underwater photographer Eric Cheng, and more work to capture their unique perspectives and to push the limits of their craft.

Beyond The Edge

Best friends, sky diver Jokke Sommer and big wave surfer Niccolo Porcella are on a mission to push the boundaries of their human capabilities to become elite athletes in both of their sports in this awe-inspiring travel adventure series. With some of the world’s most progressive athletes along for the ride, they travel to breathtaking locations in Hawaii, California, Brazil, Switzerland, Italy, Tahiti, Sweden, and Norway, experiencing the vibrant landscapes and cultures that are unique to each location, as they explore the limits of their physical and mental capacity. From riding the stunning big waves of Maui, to flying over the epic fjords of Norway, viewers will witness heart-stopping feats of athleticism, experience the sights, sounds, and colours of the planet's most beautiful destinations, and be moved by the spirit of those pursuing the ultimate adventure. As they journey across the world, making lifelong friendships, and creating unforgettable memories, Jokke and Niccolo discover that sometimes dreams are more about the road it takes to get there and who you become on the journey.

World’s Most Beautiful Railway

This series travels the length and breadth of Scotland’s dramatic landscapes to meet the train crews, the engineers and the volunteers who keep the railways running. We transport viewers back in time as we ride the vintage steam trains. We take to the air to trace the route taken by Queen Victoria and we receive a Royal welcome as we visit a newly refurbished station. We ride the ‘Hogwarts Express’ at it travels across the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct and we meet the steam train crew who delight the thousands of tourists each year who come to follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter, and follow engineers on the Forth Bridge as they carry out essential checks while dangling on ropes underneath one of the world’s most famous Unesco Heritage Sites. Filmed on location from the stunning wilderness of the moors, forests and fields of Scotland we see the breath-taking views that delight Scotland’s rail passengers from their train window.

Open Doors

OPEN DOORS gives viewers unique access to the behind-the-scenes inner workings of two of the world’s most luxurious and storied hotels. From Toronto to Monaco, OPEN DOORS shares real stories; live the scandals, rub elbows with the royals, and watch the drama unfold.

Wild About New Zealand

Writer and adventurer Gus Roxburgh connects with the people whose passion is wilderness. This rich treasure trove of characters will be our viewfinder to New Zealand’s national parks.

From Russia to Iran: Crossing the Wild Frontier

Levison Wood crosses the mighty Caucasus mountain range that lies between Russia and Iran. Levison is taking a new approach to exploring: making his way by any means necessary. Traveling with the locals and living as they do, Levison’s epic, 2,600-mile journey takes him through five countries, crossing the wild lands on the tense frontier between Europe and Asia and visiting some of the most fascinating and diverse people’s on earth.

Wild Australia With Ray Mears

Ray Mears explores the geography, flora and fauna of six spectacular Australian landscapes: the calm waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the teeming billabongs of the Wetlands, the Eucalyptus forests of the Bush, the ancient heartland of the Rainforest, the dramatic shoreline of the Southern Coast and the scarlet sands of the red desert. In each episode Ray explores the dramatic physical geography of the region, and its extreme weather conditions. He tracks down and identifies the key wildlife species that live there and discovers how they have adapted to the conditions. He introduces us to rare and extraordinary creatures like the tree kangaroo, the prehistoric giant Cassowary bird, the comical and bizarre duck billed platypus and the stranger still weedy sea dragon.

My Top 10

MY TOP 10 follows host Tara Gaucher as she explores one of the most fascinating destinations in the world, Iceland. In this one-hour television special, Tara counts down her favorite experiences in the country that became one of the most traveled spots of 2013. From glacier hiking, snorkeling, and ice-climbing to exploring the countryside, Tara leads us on a journey through the beauty of Iceland.

Great Australian Walks

Join TV presenter, actress, singer, writer and comedian Julia Zemiro as she reveals a treasure-trove of untold stories on some of Australia’s greatest day walks. Along the way, Julia meets with experts and locals, First Australians and new Australians who reveal surprising and inspiring stories about Australia. Each episode follows Julia as she embarks on a one-day walk with a bounty of incredible views and vistas from across the east coast of the country: from the rainforest to the coast, mountains to valleys, rural to urban, bush to bays.

Walking The Himalayas With Levison Wood

British explorer Levison Wood takes on a new challenge and walks the length of the world’s highest mountain range from Afghanistan in the west to Bhutan in the East. His four-month journey of some 4 million steps sees him trekking 1,700 gruelling miles across the roof of the world, teaming up with local guides and meeting monks, soldiers and nomadic tribes, as he passes through some of the most remote, beautiful, and perilous regions on earth - places few outsiders ever get to see.