Panda Bear in Africa

In human cultures in general, and perhaps particularly in Africa, the landscape is the first shrine of tradition.

While they are a favorite of zoo-goers everywhere, Giant Pandas are only indigenous to a few mountain ranges in central and southern China. This Smithsonian Channel special offers a rare glimpse of Giant Pandas in their natural habitat by traveling to China s remote Qinling Mountains and observing the eating habits, mating rituals, and survival methods of these beloved but increasingly endangered creatures (of which there are less than 2000 in the wild).

Alan Titchmarsh celebrates the 90th anniversary of the creation of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories, which were originally written by AA Milne for his only child Christopher Robin, who featured as a character in the tales. On their first appearance, Milne's stories and poems featuring Pooh Bear became a publishing sensation, and Alan heads to Cotchford Farm in Sussex, where Milne created Pooh, to find out why they were capable of capturing the imaginations of millions.

Last month, 82 Nigerian schoolgirls were released after 3 years of imprisonment. In exchange, 5 terrorist leaders walked free - These leaders belong to Boko Haram, the most bloodthirsty terrorist group on the planet. The group gained global notoriety after their kidnapping of 276 students in 2014, over 100 of which have not yet been released. Their objective: to establish a Caliphate and impose sharia - Islamic law - in the heart of Africa.

Morgan Leafy is a secretary to the British High Commissioner to an Africa nation. Leafy is a man that makes himself useful to his boss, the snobbish Arthur Fanshawe, who has no clue about what's going on around him, but …

Observational documentary series that explores inherited knowledge and the meaning of tradition, master craftsmanship and artistic processes in three African cultures.

The lovely young star of a Broadway show is giving an interview to several newspaper writers and tells them about her wild life, parts of which involved "hula dancing" in Africa and an involvement with a dangerous Portuguese smuggler. Unbeknownst to her, the smuggler has showed up at the theater on that very night.

Observational documentary series that explores inherited knowledge and the meaning of tradition, master craftsmanship and artistic processes in three African cultures.

In recent times. 82 Nigerian schoolgirls were released after 3 years of imprisonment. In exchange, 5 terrorist leaders walked free - These leaders belong to Boko Haram, the most bloodthirsty terrorist group on the planet. The group gained global notoriety after their kidnapping of 276 students in 2014, over 100 of which have not yet been released. Their objective: to establish a Caliphate and impose sharia - Islamic law - in the heart of Africa.

Bear takes his survival expertise one step further as he reveals the incredible stories of ordinary people stranded in devastatingly dire situations. Coupled with archival footage and interviews with the survivors, Bear will pit himself against the very same dangers and scenarios. He will re-live their journeys through first-hand experience, and show viewers how to survive in some of the world's most desolate landscapes. Bear Grylls Escape from Hell is a revealing insight into the human spirit under intense pressure.