Ancient Earth: Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent

Deep under Antarctica’s blanket of ice lies traces of a lost world of Dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Great forests once covered the now frozen Antarctic continent; gargantuan Titanosaurs roamed its valleys, and proto-mammals darted through the undergrowth. It was also home to the largest carnivore of its day, the Cryolophosaurus – Antarctica’s T-Rex. This two-part series follows paleontologists on a journey of exploration to uncover fossil evidence of these ancient animals and plants that once thrived here. They quest to unravel the mysteries of how these creatures survived in a land located in the polar circle, where it is dark for four months a year.

Hubble's Canvas

HUBBLE’S CANVAS reveals that we live in a universe where masterpieces abound and where a powerful telescope can reveal the incredible beauty in every faint, glowing patch scattered around the sky. From its lofty perch high above Earth’s atmosphere, the Hubble Space Telescope can see both nearby and distant objects with unwavering clarity. Its images not only transmit data, but also form a direct connection between the human spirit and the most powerful forces in nature. The remarkable story of one of mankind’s most stunning scientific achievements, HUBBLE’S CANVAS provides key insights and fills our eyes with images of breathtaking beauty that will change your view of the universe forever.

The Good Drug

THE GOOD DRUG delves into our historical, societal and scientific relationship with psychedelic substances. The film takes you on an accessible and entertaining journey, exploring the new discoveries being made about historical uses, the political motivations that have led to public attitudes of today, and the modern research for their therapeutic properties for a host of mental health issues. Analyzing evidence from top experts across the fields of neuroscience, archeology, philosophy and psychiatry, the film allows the audience to decide for themselves whether psychedelics have the potential to be good.

Volatile Earth

Throughout the history of our planet, natural disasters have ravaged the earth and threatened the very existence of mankind. In this extraordinary series, leading natural disaster experts identify the most extreme catastrophes to have hit Earth in the last 50,000 years, uncovering the dramatic reality of the world’s worst volcanic eruption, mega-tsunami, and hurricane. From the ancient debris left in their wake, scientists piece together exactly what happened. How big was the disaster, what did it destroy, and how did it permanently change our planet? Using cinema grade CGI we recreate each disaster in terrifying detail, and illustrate what might happen should these epic events occur today.

Why Are We Here?

Today, science says it has found the rules which explain everything, from particles to galaxies, from genes to our minds. But the explanation comes at a cost, for the rules, some scientists say, have no meaning. Could we really be creatures made to see and seek meaning in a universe where none exists? In this series, Oxford Physics Professor Ard Louis is joined by distinguished science documentary filmmaker and presenter David Malone. They travel to India, Senegal and the United States to meet some of the world’s best physicists, mathematicians, philosophers, neuroscientists and biologists to discuss and debate questions about meaning and the nature of the universe.

The Machine That Feels

Scientists see AI technology as an opportunity to address inequities and make a better, more connected world. But it also has the capacity to do the opposite: to stoke division and inequality and disconnect us from fellow humans. THE MACHINE THAT FEELS shows viewers what they need to know about a field that is advancing at a dizzying pace, often away from the public eye. What does it mean when AI makes art? How is it possible that AI creates sophisticated neural networks that mimic the human brain? Can AI interpret and understand human emotions and what does it mean to be human in a world filled with machines that feel? This special seeks to answer and investigate these questions, and more.

Ice Age: A Frozen World

This three-part factual thriller, fronted by naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall and wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, takes viewers on a gripping journey into the heart of the Ice Age using stunning location filming from around the world, breath-taking virtual production and expert interviews. The series will unravel the hidden secrets of the Ice Age and how it created the world we now live in- from the rise of the mega beasts, woolly mammoths and sabre tooth cats, to the David and Goliath story of Neanderthals versus Homo Sapiens and the ultimate irony that global warming could trigger the next Ice Age.

How To Build A Human

HOW TO BUILD A HUMAN explores the technology and ethics of Artificial Intelligence, and whether it is still science fiction, or close to becoming a reality. Some of the world’s leading experts attempt to build an artificial human based on actress Gemma Chan (star of the hit sci fi series Humans) for a ground-breaking scientific stunt that will test just how far away we are from ‘synthetic’ humans. Could science fiction be our reality much sooner than we think?

Legends vs Modern Icons

The world’s latest engineering achievements, high-tech vehicles and superlative constructions compete against their legendary equivalents that are world famous and milestones in their own field. Can a modern luxury cruise ship outperform the Titanic? Is Wembley Stadium superior to the Colosseum? Each episode showcases one battle between a legend and its modern equivalent through a mix of high-quality authentic imagery, re-enactment footage, point-of-views and 3D-CGI paired with uncovered statistics, facts and dimensions.

Oasis Earth

Ever image what it feels like to look at Earth from space? Join the crew of the space shuttle Endeavour and take a thrilling journey to experience the beauty – in awesome High Definition – of our planet from 233 kilometres above Earth.