Smithsonian Channel East Meets West: Series 1 (2014)

Since 2003, "Lion Whisperer" Kevin Richardson has developed a remarkable bond with the predators of a 1,100-acre sanctuary in South Africa. But these relationships will be put to the test over the coming months as Kevin and his team of wildlife biologists must transfer them all to a new home. Witness the obstacles Kevin faces, from bureaucratic hurdles that threaten the move to the physical challenges of getting 27 lions, 14 spotted hyenas, and four black leopards in the van during these truly wild road trips.

Journey to the Luangwa Valley, a pristine wilderness that’s home to a magnificent array of animals. Here, predators and prey alike have developed ingenious adaptations to help them overcome blistering droughts and torrential rains. Observe iconic African wildlife like lions and leopards, herds of elephants, massive crocodiles, and tussling giraffes, as well as unsung heroes like hyenas, baboons, bats, and beetles. In this land of extremes, every creature plays a pivotal role in the daily fight for survival.

Windsor: the oldest and largest continually inhabited castle in the world. For millennia, it's been the symbol of Britain's royal dynasties, and for decades it's been the stage for a series of scandals, secrets, and spectacles for Queen Elizabeth II and her family.

South African extreme angler Andy Coetzee has traveled the oceans to reel in the world's largest, most elusive fish. And as we're about to find out, he's willing to do anything, even risk his own life, to catch them. Watch him brave one of the most treacherous rivers on the planet, enter uncharted regions of the Indian Ocean, and dive into the predator-laden waters of Western Africa on his quest to find the Nile perch, the dogtooth tuna, and the giant barracuda–three leviathans that won't be caught without a fight.

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.

Discover the true stories that inspired some of pop culture's most iconic heroes and villains. Smithsonian Channel separates fact from fiction in second season of THE REAL STORY. Series takes in-depth look at inspiration for iconic motion pictures The Exorcist, Silence of the Lambs, Casino, The Bourne Identity & The Hunt for Red October.

Dame Penelope Keith is heading out armed with her beloved 'Batsford Guides' , she s uncovering more of our most charming rural villages and their unique characters and stories. Alongside beautiful scenery, Penelope explores the industry, art and literature that characterise each region, and seeks out the village traditions that continue to this day.

Documentary travelogue series follows much loved thespians Timothy West and his wife Prunella Scales as they navigate some of the most breath-taking stretches of canal in Britain and France. Each episode tells the history of a different canal network. Along the way Tim and Prunella will meet the local characters who live, work or just enjoy the canals and witness first-hand how canal life has changed over the years.

This documentary is about sailing the arctic seas and how global warming is affecting natural living in the small communities as well as fauna life. The focus is primarily on three men who are friends that decide to leave their homes for the summer and take an adventure.