TV Episodes
Great Asian Railway Journeys
Season 1, Episode 13
Michael Portillo’s rail tour of south east Asia resumes in the southern archipelago of Indonesia. Michael is in Java’s Central province, travelling east towards Surabaya. Beginning in Java’s royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael visits the Sultan’s palace and admires the ancient art of shadow puppetry known as wayang. Struck by the colourful patterned fabrics in the city’s markets, Michael investigates the process of batik, a Unesco world heritage textile, and is tempted by a saucy sarong. Moving north to Ambarawa, Michael boards a scenic heritage line constructed by the Dutch with carriages dating from the time of his Bradshaw’s guidebook. Today, this restored relic of the colonial era is cherished by Javanese tourists.
Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell
Season 11, Episode 2
Andy and Barney decide to take action when the state police leave them out of a manhunt for an escaped lunatic.
My Perfect Landing
Season 1, Episode 6
Jenny is forced to compete with Lena for a place on the Canton gymnastics team.
Nature
Season 38, Episode 11
Florida's wildlife is under threats from nature, such as hurricanes and fire, human development and invasive species.
8 Out of 10 Cats
Season 22, Episode 7
Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon, comedians Darren Harriott and Sarah Keyworth, and The Apprentice's Thomas Skinner
Caribbean Life
Season 19, Episode 1
A New York real estate agent wants to ditch the constant grind of the Big Apple for sunshine in Sosua, Dominican Republic; although she can't swim, she hopes to find a home close to the beach with a pool and a mango tree.
Locked Up Abroad
Season 13, Episode 7
Canadian Hockey Pro Ryan Phillips is destined to become a star but as he climbs the ranks, he starts running a more profitable business alongside his hockey career - smuggling hundreds of pounds of marijuana from Canada into the US.
Great Asian Railway Journeys
Season 1, Episode 12
Michael continues his journey across the largest island of the Indonesian archipelago, from the capital, Jakarta. His seven-hour railway journey takes him through rainforests and paddy fields as he heads to the volcanic heart of Java’s Central Province. He visits Java’s most dangerous volcano, Mount Merapi, and learns how over 300 people were killed when it erupted in 2010. In the nearby village of Bendo, Michael tries his hand at the traditional art of noodle-making. This leg of Michael’s journey ends at the country’s greatest ancient monument, the magnificent Borobudur Temple, where he hears that the world’s largest Budd
Frontline
Season 38, Episode 12
FRONTLINE goes inside the battle for Hong Kong, following protesters through the most intense clashes over several months of pro-democracy protests. The film examines their struggle against what they say is growing influence from the communist government of mainland China.
Chopped
Season 41, Episode 11
Tenderizing beef tendon and bringing joy to bok choy are two of the challenges in round one. A veggie that barely fits in the basket and a prized protein are part of the culinary puzzle in the entree round, and a famed French dessert meets a bubbly jarred surprise in the dessert basket.
Life Below Zero
Season 14, Episode 8
With winter looming, the residents of Alaska must gather the last of the season’s resources before the freeze returns to the land.
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Season 27, Episode 16
A Newfoundland twist to one of the most popular songs in the world right; an interview with Speaker of the House Anthony Rota and the latest news from Parliament Hill.
8 Out of 10 Cats
Season 22, Episode 6
Jimmy Carr hosts the topical comedy show as Jamie Laing, Jessica Knappett, Rose Matafeo and Geoff Norcott join team captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan.
New Amsterdam
Season 2, Episode 13
The doctors stop at nothing to help their patients, following a shocking realization that prompts a change in the hospital. Meanwhile, Reynolds must make an important decision in his career.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life
Season 7, Episode 6
When Chase takes Whitney home to West Virginia to meet his family, she fears they won't accept her. But the couple fights when he doesn't want her to leave early for Buddy's comedy show. And Chase's sister puts Whitney on the spot about having kids.
Abandoned Engineering
Season 5, Episode 4
A secretive underground base that concealed the power to destroy nations, and a sprawling industrial relic clinging to the edge of an unforgiving waterfall.
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Season 5, Episode 8
When Axle City is visited by a littering raccoon, it's up to Blaze to save the day as a Super Recycling Truck; he cleans up the town and rescues his friends just in time for a final showdown with the Litter Critter.
Gulag, the Story
Season 1, Episode 2
A major political, historical, human and economic fact of the 20th century, the Gulag, the extremely punitive Soviet concentration camp system, remains largely unknown.
