Filmmaker Mitch Miyagawa has the most apologized-to family in Canada - maybe even the world. But what do apologies mean to his parents, his young children and his country? Can saying "sorry" fix past atrocities and heal victims' pain?

A behind-the-scenes look at the emotional journey of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens dancers as they prepare and rehearse for a pivotal moment in their career: performing at the prestigious dance festival "Les Etes de la Danse" in Paris.

Detective Jack Frost has devoted his life to investigating the many complex cases that come across his desk. As this popular crime drama returns, Frost is called in to solve cases that would baffle lesser minds: the decades-old disappearance of a young woman, a twisted revenge plot that leads to a race against time to find two kidnap victims, and the mysterious discovery of three bodies in a country lane.

Award-winning actor Sir David Jason returns as maverick Inspector Jack Frost in the final episodes of this acclaimed detective series. In the final two-part episode, a raid on a brutal dogfight has unexpected consequences. When the past catches up with Frost, it's not certain that he will survive.

In A Window Looking In, directors Tara Hungerford and Eric Hogan profile 12 BC-based artists, among them writer William Gibson, photographer Fred Herzog and singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan. Visually bold and captivating, the film peers into the artists' inner worlds to uncover common truths about creativity, the artistic process and living and working as an artist in British Columbia. Knowledge commission.

What's the role of an artist in society? Directors Tara Hungerford and Eric Hogan ask renowned BC artists and performers in this Knowledge commission.

Follows the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra from first rehearsal to final performance of Wagner's "Die Meistersinger" overture.

Adrian Anantawan began taking violin lessons when he nine years old - a challenge for any child, and for Adrian, even more so. He was born without a right hand. Eleven years later, he is about to make his solo debut performance with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. This is his amazing story.

Afghanistan, one of the most isolated and barren landscapes on earth, is a strange place for an empire or superpower to invade. But for three of the greatest powers the world has seen, it became an unlikely target, an enduring obsession and an unwinnable war. In this engrossing two-part documentary, Rory Stewart, a former charity worker in Kabul, tells the story of two centuries of foreign intervention in Afghanistan. So what has driven empires to invade this landlocked, mountainous and largely feudal nation? What lessons can be learned from its blood-soaked history? Stewart's conclusions may not be what you expect.

A BC family battles with crystal meth addiction and co-dependency. The Webb family was featured in the documentary Crystal Fear, Crystal Clear, when they were struggling to cope with son Aaron's drug problem. Aftermeth catches up with them five years later and finds a surprising twist - the roles of mother and son are now reversed.

From painting elephants and drug-busting dogs, to cats in a rock band and monkeys in school, Animals at Work travels the world in search of the most remarkable working animals on the planet. It's a fun, furry, and often frisky look at the creatures who make our lives easier, safer and more interesting.

From painting elephants and drug-busting dogs, to cats in a rock band and monkeys in school, Animals at Work travels the world in search of the most remarkable working animals on the planet. It's a fun, furry, and often frisky look at the creatures who make our lives easier, safer and more interesting.

They're a new kind of pioneer: men and women around the world who have created models of sustainable economic development that counteract the threats weighing against our future. Farmers, chemists, architects, doctors, tradesmen and bankers are profiled in this ten-part series that proves it can be done.

They are farmers, chemists, architects, doctors, retailers and bankers. They are also "architects of change" - people searching for and applying innovative solutions to the dangers that threaten our future. Far from being ecological or political militants, they are above all entrepreneurs who believe in creative capitalism to boost social, economic and environmental wealth. Meet them in the new season of Architects of Change.

Through Architects of Change, we've met men and women from around the world who have found new ways to achieve sustainable and lasting growth for humanity and our planet. Now, the series' creators are taking us a lot closer to home. This season, they're profiling 30 Canadian visionaries and pioneers, five of whom are practicing innovative solutions right here in BC. These architects of change are creating new models for economic and social development without compromising resources for future generations. In the process, they're making our province - and our world - a better place in which to live.

In the process, they're making our province - and our world - a better place in which to live.

Autism: The Road Back charts the personal journey of three BC families with children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It talks to parents, service providers, and experts in the field about assessment, diagnosis, and options available for treatment, and provides guidance for families trying to navigate their way through the challenges of ASD in the first six years of their child's life.

Some of the world's leading opera singers, including Vivica Genaux and Simone Kermes brought their star power and spectacular voices to this annual gala event in support of the AIDS Foundation. Conducted by Donald Runnicles, the concert features arias from operas by Rossini, Verdi, Meyerbeer, Donizetti, Delibes, Gounod, Puccini and Bernstein.

Knowledge Network, in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of BC, is proud to present a powerful documentary about dementia. Beyond Memory takes a poignant look at dementia as told through the stories of five BC families. Each of the individuals is featured at a different stage in their illness, and together they paint a poignant picture of the journey through dementia and its impact on their loved ones.

Through the personal stories of three young people, this intensely compelling documentary traces the journey of depression, from early signs and symptoms, to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

"We all get dressed for Bill," says Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The "Bill" in question is New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham. For decades, this bike-riding cultural anthropologist has been obsessively chronicling fashion trends and high-society charity soirées. Bill Cunningham New York is a telling portrait of a dedicated and eccentric artist, and of the city itself.

Inspired by the life of legendary flying ace Billy Bishop, Canadian acting legend Eric Peterson and award-winning writer/composer John Gray reprise their iconic two-man stage play that has captivated audiences for over three decades. Nearing the end of his life, Bishop recounts the triumphs and horrors of WWI through raucous stories, haunting memories and vibrant song.

Indian activist Vinay Shetty fights to save two children who are dying from the rare disease Thalassemia. As he battles against India's broken healthcare system, Vinay and the children find themselves bound together by ties stronger than blood.

In the late '70s and early '80s Vancouver, punk music reared its ragged rancid head and let forth a rebel howl. Director Susanne Tabata's Bloodied But Unbowed, the first in-depth chronicle of Vancouver's original punk scene, captures the raw essence of a time and place, with music and stories from the surviving stars who made it happen.

Arthur Gilder and his son Tom continue to work together at the village hospital. The doctors are joined by all the familiar faces from the first series as they come across heaps of heartwarming and even comical encounters - including a diagnosis of 'Pigeon Fancier's Lung' and a drunk parrot that causes complete mayhem.

Kathleen Mullen takes on the asbestos industry through a personal investigation into her father's death from asbestos-related disease.

Explore the features that define Canada: the most expansive coastline in the world and the world's longest undefended border. This new series takes to the skies for a breathtaking, rarely-seen view of our country.

Three leading Jewish Cantors perform an evening of popular and religious Jewish songs in a 17th century synagogue in Amsterdam. Taking place in a beautiful candle-lit setting, this historical concert features Alberto Mizrahi, Naftali Herstik and Benzion Miller. The Cantors are accompanied by the Netherlands Theater Orchestra and London's Ne'imah Singers, conducted by Jules van Hessen.

BC filmmaker and visual artist Brian Johnson profiles 19 BC-based artists, from a variety of disciplines, who are both inspired and challenged by their geographic surroundings.

Charting the artistic landscape of British Columbia, cArtographies is a documentary directed by Brian Johnson, produced by Leah Mallen (Twofold Films), and commissioned by Knowledge.

Through the stories of two young people, this thoughtful documentary explores the transformative power of Chopin's Ballade Number 1. Japanese teenager Momoka finds release for her inner anguish following Japan's earthquake, while Scottish music student Paul, recovering from his fifth brain surgery, credits its emotional pull for the return of his memory.

This wonderfully atmospheric setting is the venue for this programme of traditional carols celebrating Christmas. There is no better way to get in the festive spirit, while remembering what the Christmas message is really all about. The acclaimed Paisley Abbey Choir sings a selection of such old favourites as Away in a Manger and The Christ Child Lullaby.

The Birmingham Royal Ballet's lavish production of Prokofiev's Cinderella, choreographed by David Bintley and featuring Elisha Willis as Cinderella and Iain Mackay as the Prince.

Neil Oliver and the rest of the Coast team are back with more sights and stories from the shores of the British Isles - and beyond. This time, the team of expert presenters explore not only the majestic wonders of Britain's coast, they journey across the waters to neighbouring countries, including France, Norway and Denmark. They also return to favourite stretches of shore to look at them with fresh eyes and discover remarkable, untold stories of what happens when land, sea and people meet.

Travelling along the Pacific Northwest coastline from LA to Vancouver, this stunning documentary showcases the pioneers
of West Coast Modernist Architecture, and the homes that have become their legacies. The film, by Vancouver filmmakers Gavin Froome and Mike Bernard, traces the Modernist movement from its incarnations in 1922 through to the current day, showing what makes this architectural form so distinct. Coast Modern takes us back to the basics of true living - a sense of place, light, and a deep connection to the earth.

Concierto de Aranjuez is a rich visual and aural feast focusing on Joaquin Rodrigo's most famous work. The film is buoyant and lively as it captures Spanish sculpture and architecture set to the music of Concierto de Aranjuez, and alternately touching and compassionate as guitarist Pepe Romero eloquently relates the story and inspiration behind this beautiful work. Featuring Sir Neville Marriner conducting the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.

Fitz, the brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist, returns in this critically acclaimed detective drama series. Fitz's sharp humour leavens the tension of the hard-hitting storylines, including a killer intent on adding to his victims, a murderous religious cult and a serial rapist who revels in his crimes.

A one-hour documentary designed to raise awareness and provide an understanding of dyslexia. Through extensive filming with dyslexic children and adults, and their families, viewers will learn about the most scientifically sound strategies for intervention, the latest research into possible causes, and the challenges and breakthroughs experienced by people with dyslexia.

Three families face the difficult decision of whether or not to be tested for Huntington's disease - a degenerative neurological illness that is akin to having ALS, Schizophrenia and Alzheimer's. The odds are grim: they have a 50/50 chance of inheriting the gene, and there is no cure. What would you do?

Traveling around the globe, Dogs with Jobs introduces viewers to some of the world's most amazing dogs and combines on-the-job footage and touching stories of the loyal owners and courageous dogs who are much more than man's best friend.

Follows four families as they struggle to support a loved one with bipolar disorder, one of the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses.

In a small Ukrainian town, Olga Nenya raises 16 black orphans amidst a population of Slavic blue-eyed blondes. Forced to constantly defend themselves from racist neighbours and skinheads, the children have to be on guard against the society that surrounds them. While Olga is on a crusade to save her children from an unjust world, she is also determined to shape their future according to her own, often limited vision.

A one-hour documentary examining the challenging reality of families with young children who live with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Follows a Canadian filmmaker throughout Asia as she examines her 73-year-old father's romantic relationship with a 23-year-old woman from the Philippines.

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental disorders affecting BC's children and youth today. This compelling documentary outlines the causes, symptoms, and treatments for anxiety disorders, and emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention.

He was a Vancouver landmark. In 1934, Foncie Pulice set up a camera on the sidewalk on Granville Street in Vancouver and for the next 45 years snapped candid shots of people strolling by. People bought the image he took as keepsakes of a visit, a time, or an event. For almost half a century he took thousands of photos - all on that Vancouver sidewalk.
Using Foncie's photos, this half-hour documentary traces a timeline through the heart of Vancouver, telling a people's history of changing life in the city. The film unfolds using what we know of Foncie, his life and his family as he witnessed the tide of people flowing through Vancouver's downtown sidewalks. Looking back on his body of work we can track changes in clothing, buildings, attitudes, demographics and love. The film explores where the people came from, how they related to each other, and how they came to be at this intersection: Foncie's Corner.

This documentary series returns to the battlefields of World War I to tell the stories of ordinary Canadians and their extraordinary roles in the war. The significance of key turning points in the Great War are explored, such as Ypres, the Somme, Vimy and Passchendaele. The series also examines what was at stake, initial strategies and what actually transpired on the fields. Delving into the experiences and legacies of Canadian soldiers, For King and Empire honours the enormous sacrifices of the 418,000 Canadians who fought in the war-and the 60,000 who lost their lives.

Military historian Norm Christie takes us into the battlefields of World War II - on land, at sea and in the air. Revisiting the exploits of a generation just now passing into history, each episode examines key Canadian campaigns and how these marked major turning points in the war. Mixing archival footage, photographs, artwork and actuality, this series will create a sense of what it was really like to fight "for King and Country".

The location of Genghis Khan's tomb is a mystery that has stumped researchers, historians and archaeologists for centuries. According to legend, anyone who witnessed the funeral procession was killed on the spot, and 10,000 horses trampled the ground where he was buried to ensure it was never found. Now, National Geographic explorer Albert Lin sets off on the expedition of a lifetime to find this secret burial site.

Michael Kitchen stars as laconic police detective Christopher Foyle, who reluctantly remains on duty in his quiet English coastal town while World War II rages across the Channel. The battle comes to Foyle in its own way as he probes war-related cases of murder, espionage and treason. Helping him are his plucky driver, Sam Stewart (Honeysuckle Weeks), and injured war vet, Paul Milner (Anthony Howell). Mystery blends with history, moral complexity and period atmosphere in this standout British series.

Michael Kitchen stars as Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle. It's World War II, and Foyle would rather lend his services to the armed forces, but his superiors feel he's more valuable as a police officer. Together with war vet, Paul Milner, and driver, Sam Stewart, Foyle carries on the battle against crime at home.

Vancouver filmmaker Jordan Paterson spent two years crafting this moving documentary about the historical injustices faced by Chinese migrants during the last century, and the impact of the Head Tax and Exlusion Act on their lives. During the exclusion era in the early half of the 20th century, Chinese immigrants were not allowed to bring their families to Canada. The result was a "bachelor society" of Chinese immigrants, and wives left to fend for themselves and their children back home in China. Some families were never reunited. Filmed on location in BC and throughout China's Guangdong province, From C to C contrasts the experiences of the migrants with the views of contemporary Chinese-Canadian youth.

Frontiers of Construction takes its audience on a trip to the most modern, technologically complicated construction projects in the world - where the future is being built in concrete and sand. Each episode focuses on a single engineering specialty and introduces us to visionaries with grand designs for our future.

In the extreme isolation of the Pacific, nothing is as it seems. Dragon-like iguanas swim the sea and clamber to the summit of smouldering volcanic craters to nest, owls hunt petrels in dark tunnels during daytime, lizards get territorial over sleeping sea lions, and giant tortoises bellow across lava fields… welcome to the Galápagos. This stunning three-part series, narrated by Tilda Swinton, reveals the many forces that are continually reshaping this fragile archipelago, and explores how our perspective of the islands, and the creatures that roam them, have changed over the last 500 years. A truly odd variety of life has managed to get a foothold on this unruly world, and their story is inextricably tied up with that of these unique islands.

This half-hour series brings the glorious wilderness of Canada into your living room. Journalist and outdoorsman Peter Trueman guides viewers through Canada's most spectacular parks. He reveals their rich and varied history, as well as the many species of plants and animals to be found.

This series embarks on a beautiful journey along Canada's greatest rivers. Each episode focuses on one river, exploring its power, beauty and connection to our culture, history and identity. Enjoy a window into the diversity of the Canadian landscape, as these rivers wind through mountains and tundra, salt marshes and vast plateaus.

Located in one of the most inaccessible places on earth, Guge was once the home of one of Asia's most vibrant civilizations. It was here where the Golden Age of Tibetan Buddhism began more than a thousand years ago. But how did Guge disappear almost overnight in the mid-17th century? And who are the headless corpses recently discovered there?

Hardwood is the personal journey of director Hubert Davis, the son of former Harlem Globetrotter Mel Davis, who explores how his father's decisions affected his life and those of his extended family. Elegantly structured into three chapters entitled "love," "recollection" and "redemption," Davis uses personal interviews, archival footage and home movies to delve into his father's past in the hope of finding a new direction for his own. At its core, this Oscar-nominated documentary is about the power of redemption and the healing of the bonds between fathers and sons.

In Aidensfield, PC Mike Bradley has settled into his new job and found a housemate in PC Phil Bellamy in the police house, contrary to police regulations. Meanwhile, Sergeant Craddock is now in charge of the police station and PC Ventress in particular is finding the new regime stricter than ever.

Welsh comedian, actor and author Griff Rhys Jones sets off on a series of adventures to discover extraordinary treasures being created by indigenous people. Jones travels to Australia, West Africa and India in this three-part series, visiting remote places where he uncovers strikingly beautiful artwork made in the same way as it has for centuries. But in a rapidly changing world can traditional art survive?

Cathy and Martin Ward of Surrey, BC, fight to adopt five siblings, ages six to nineteen, from a remote Ukrainian orphanage. They succeed, but the adoption is only the beginning. As the eldest child struggles to adjust to her new life, it becomes the ultimate test of her adoptive parents' unconditional love.

Holy Rollers follows the rise of arguably the largest and most well-funded blackjack team in America - a group of card-counting, church-going Christians. While they succeed in taking millions from casinos, how will they manage to
find a place for faith and God in the arena of high-stakes gambling?

Hope and her team at the wildlife rehab centre are back for a third fascinating season. On top of her work at home, Hope hits the road to learn more about helping injured and orphaned wildlife. Dr. Barry and Allison travel along as they head to Europe, South America and North America, including BC.

Back for a fourth season, this popular documentary series goes behind-the-scenes at Nova Scotia's Hope for Wildlife rehab centre. Here, the indefatigable Hope Swinimer and her team rescue, rehabilitate and release more than one thousand injured and orphaned animals each year. This season, Hope grapples with the biggest crisis ever at the rehab: Allison, her "right-hand-woman" is leaving, right in the middle of the spring baby boom.

First-generation transsexuals who had their sex change back in the mid-1950s to 1960s take stock of their lives, and explore the question: did it give them the fulfillment in life they expected?

Follow war historian Norm Christie and a group of Canadian veterans as they retrace their footsteps to rarely visited places, depicting what really happened during the Korean War. From the icy heights of Kapyong in South Korea, to the rugged island of Koje-do, we also meet locals who remember the war, and others who are still affected by the war's reverberations. Audiences are taken on a riveting, dramatic journey that reveals untold stories of violent times during the war.

Inside Disaster: Haiti takes audiences behind the headlines of a natural disaster, documenting the emergency relief effort from first response to recovery by the FACT disaster team of the International Federation of the Red Cross. Shot over a six month period with unprecedented access, this three-part series will follow these brave individuals in a life and death situations that threatens the lives of thousands.

The National Palace Museum in Taiwan holds the world's greatest collection of Chinese art: over 620,000 pieces tracing 7,000 years of China's cultural legacy. This documentary looks at the one of the emperors who put together the bulk of the collection, those who kept it safe during war, and how technology is taking it global.

Martin Clunes embarks on an epic journey in search of an island paradise. In this three-part series, he'll visit some of the 1,000 or so islands that surround Britain, exploring their extraordinary landscapes, meeting the people who live there, and finding out what it's really like to wake up each day surrounded by water.

"In Flanders Fields the poppies blow; between the crosses, row on row." Generations of schoolchildren have recited the poem "In Flanders Fields" on Remembrance Day. The words continue to be etched in the minds of many Canadians. But the stories of poet John McCrae and Alexis Helmer, the young man whose death inspired the poem, are not as well known. This documentary chronicles McCrae's life from his childhood in Ontario to the battlefields of World War I. It reveals the tale behind this famous poem and pays tribute to the Canadian soldiers who died during the war.

Teenage mother Sujeylin Aguilar raises her newborn on the same streets she herself grew up in. Set in Managua, the documentary explores the universal issue of second-generation street children.

An intimate portrait of the life and career of British contralto Kathleen Ferrier.

Antonio Pappano conducts Richard Eyre's highly acclaimed production of Verdi's opera staged at the Royal Opera House. Renée Fleming heads an all-star cast including Joseph Calleja and Thomas Hampson.

Follows the story of Duah Fares, a young woman from the Druze village of Sagur, as she prepares to compete in the Lady Kul el-Arab beauty pageant.

A tattered envelope of their Dad's old photos leads two Canadian brothers on an adventure in photography, memory, and culpability in the war torn African country of their childhood.

At the age of 96, Miriam Weissenstein never imagined that she would be facing a new chapter in her life. But when The Photo House - her late husband Rudi's life's work - was destined for demolition, even this opinionated and uncompromising woman knew she needed help. Director Tamar Tal captures the heart-wrenching, humourous journey of Miriam and her grandson, Ben, as they join forces to save the shop and its nearly one million negatives that document Israel's defining moments.

Chronicles the life and work of British artist L.S. Lowry, best known for his atmospheric urban and industrial landscapes.

This program explores two of Canada's most significant but little-known battles of World War I - Mount Sorrel and Hill 70. Journey back in time to the Western Front of Belgium and France as we revisit these forgotten battlefields. These conflicts were major turning points in the development of the Canadian Corps, from the determined but inexperienced volunteers of 1915 to the almost invincible forces of 1918. Archival footage and narrated memoirs bring to life the desperate struggles of decades ago.

This insightful Knowledge Network-produced documentary explores the personal stories of four young British Columbians, and sheds light on symptoms, community resources, and emphasizes the importance of early treatment for adolescent psychosis.

Bradley Mayhew is on a mission: he's following the Silk Road on the tracks of its most well-known voyager, the medieval traveler and writer Marco Polo. Mayhew is a British travel writer who pens guidebooks for Lonely Planet, and in this four-part series he covers the ancient trade route's entire length, from
Venice to Beijing.

An intimate portrait on the life and career of contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux.

A humorous and poignant look at a group of middle-aged men who have found unlikely success as members of Sweden's all-male synchronized swimming team.

The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher is back, and she's as daring and delightful as ever! Once again, self-appointed lady sleuth Phryne is putting her pearl-handled pistol and dagger-sharp wit to good use as she tracks down criminals in 1920s Melbourne. From the shadowy lanes of the city to the halls of academia, from high-class brothels to haute couture, Phryne defends the innocent and juggles admirers with her usual panache, all the while keeping up her delicious dance around Detective Inspector Jack Robinson. And that's not just speaking metaphorically: in the season opener, Phryne's sizzling "fan dance" at a gentlemen's club, where she's working undercover to solve a young girl's murder, leaves Jack in stunned silence.

Follows the journey of critically acclaimed blues-rock virtuoso Derek Miller as he sets out to release his next album with high hopes of achieving mainstream success.

Travel back 66 million years ago, when a meteor struck the earth and wiped out three-quarters of all life on the planet. This program reveals the likely effects of the catastrophic impact that changed the world forever, and examines who won, who lost, and why.

Palaeontologists travel to China's Gobi Desert to uncover never-before-seen remains of Jurassic dinosaurs stacked four and five deep, believed to be the aftermath of a catastrophic volcanic eruption.

An in-depth look at the innovative conservation models that will help preserve the pristine wilderness of Patagonia, ensuring that it lives on and intact for future generations.

An in-depth look at the impact of the oil spill in the Gulf on wildlife in the area, as rescue teams work against time to pull animals from the toxic mess.

After finding strands of human hair buried in Greenland's permafrost, scientists are attempting the impossible: to be the first to reconstruct the identity of a Stone Age human being through nothing but his ancient locks.

Along the Southern Line Islands lay a series of coral reefs teeming with sharks and exotic ocean life. Join a team of marine ecologists as they explore this utopia and discover valuable clues about how to preserve this delicate ecosystem.

In the Peruvian Andes, an international team of archaeologists, engineers and scientists are discovering astonishing new burials, revealing the intricacies of its ingenious engineering, and decoding the secrets of Machu Picchu.

Gold's appeal and value span time and cultures, but there is a little-known secret to the story of gold. From the Amazon jungle to the markets of Dubai, we examine the underbelly of the modern gold trade and expose its volatile history.

Conductor Sir Simon Rattle leads pianist Joaquín Achúcarro and the Berliner Philharmoniker as they perform works by Manuel de Falla's 'Nights in the Gardens of Spain'.

With the help of her grandmother, a young mother composes a lullaby to her baby in Halq'eméylem, and at the Chief Atahm School in Adams Lake, children learn math in the Secwepemctsin language of their ancestors. This documentary celebrates 13 BC First Nations languages and pays tribute to the drive to preserve and revitalize them for future generations.

Celebrates thirteen BC First Nations languages and a drive to preserve them for future generations. Directed by Lisa Jackson, Zoe Leigh Hopkins, Helen Haig-Brown, Kelvin Redvers. Produced by Marilyn Thomas and Catrina Longmuir and executive producer Sharon Bliss, Bliss Pictures. Commissioned by Knowledge.

Discover 15 exceptional places in Canada that are recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. From the rich history of L'Anse aux Meadows and Old Quebec City to the majestic beauty of Waterton Glacier and Nahanni National Park, Our Part of the World takes us on a fascinating journey across the country to discover these sites - all of them considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

Eight octogenarian players with 703 years between them meet in Inner Mongolia for the World over-80s Table Tennis Championships. Among them: Terry, 81, who's been given a week to live, but has sights on winning gold, and Inge, 89, who used table tennis to battle dementia. Funny, moving and inspiring, Ping Pong is a true story about the power of the human spirit.

For 12 years, filmmaker Leonard Retel Helmrich followed an Indonesian family from the slums of Jakarta, creating a trilogy of award-winning documentaries. In this third film, trials that the family endure are a microcosm of life in Indonesia, with issues of corruption, conflict between religions, gambling addiction, the generation gap and the growing difference between rich and poor.

Annabeth's not even old enough to get her license, but she has one driving ambition - to someday race in NASCAR. Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Marshall Curry takes us into the lives of Annabeth, Josh and Brandon as they compete in the World Karting Association's National Series - widely considered the Little League for professional racing. At the same time, they navigate the treacherous road between childhood and young adulthood.

BC's remote central coast is a landscape dominated by mountains, rich forests and deep river valleys, and it is home to a remarkable, rare, and little-studied wolf. This documentary chronicles these legendary rainforest wolves and follows young biologist Chris Darimont from Victoria as he collects samples for genetic research and respectfully observes the wolves' behaviour.

Plácido Domingo stars as court jester Rigoletto in Verdi's famous opera. Filmed live in the historic splendor of Mantua, Italy, from the same locations and at the same time of day as the original libretto, it's a
stunning presentation of this classic tale of passion, love and revenge.

Adventurers from all over the world have searched for the mythic paradise of Shangri-La, finding little until now. In sacred Buddhist caves, researchers have uncovered centuries-old manuscripts and stunning wall paintings that have remained undisturbed for years.

Actress Felicity Kendal journeys to the country she still thinks of as home, to discover how Shakespeare has been an influence on Indian life and culture for the past 250 years.

In Medieval and Tudor England there was no question in peoples' minds about the order of God's creation - men ruled and women didn't. Yet despite everything that stood in their way, a handful of extraordinary women did attempt to rule. In this three-part series, historian Helen Castor explores seven queens who challenged male power, the fierce reactions they provoked, and whether the term 'She-Wolves' was deserved.

This fast-paced courtroom drama follows the rivalry, tension, passion and intrigue of life on the front lines of Britain's criminal law system. Martha Costello is a brilliant, dedicated defence barrister with a reputation for defending the poor and downtrodden. Now she wants to take the next step in her career - to become a member of the Queen's Counsel, known as "taking silk". As Martha and her fellow barristers compete against each other - in the courtrooms and at chambers - the threads that divide the professional from the personal start to unravel.

Today Singapore is a modern and cosmopolitan city, but 71 years ago its citizens suffered one of the most bitter and brutal campaigns of WWII. The fall of Singapore shattered myths, brought an empire to its knees, and changed the destiny of millions of people. This two-part documentary, told from a multi-national perspective and featuring archival footage and dramatic recreations, reveals new and challenging insights into a battle that turned the world upside down. Shot in key locations, the documentary includes first-hand accounts from surviving soldiers, airmen, nurses and civilians.

Filmed on location in the beautiful but unforgiving landscape of Connemara, Ireland, this critically acclaimed six-part series follows Irish police sergeant Jack Driscoll (Owen McDonnell) on his quest to serve a remote rural community…single-handed. The crimes he investigates draw him into the dark heart of the community and his own roots in the area, unearthing shocking secrets that threaten to engulf everyone, including his own family. Jack must summon all his courage to bring law to a place that has lived by a different set of rules, without sacrificing his integrity.

There are only eight countries in the world that allow women to fight in frontline combat, and Canada is one of them. Filmmaker Beth Freeman tells the story of three remarkable women who have chosen the most difficult and dangerous military professions and are fighting in combat on the battlefronts of Afghanistan. These women share their stories from a uniquely female perspective, challenging our perception of what constitutes a soldier. Knowledge commission.

The Royal Ballet performs one of the most-loved classical ballets in a dazzling production originally choreographed by Marius Petipa. Accompanied by Tchaikovsky's beautiful score, this magnificent retelling of the classic fairy tale stars Alina Cojocura as Princess Aurora and Federico Bonelli as Prince Florimund.

Back for a second season, this six-part series turns the camera on the shooter to explore the creative process and lifestyles of six talented photographers: Fred Herzog, Lincoln Clarkes, Lana Slezic, Michael Levin, Barbara Cole and Adam Makarenko. Along with following the photographers at work on location and in-studio, the series visits photographic exhibitions, galleries and events to gather perspective from collectors, critics, curators and fans.

Historian Norm Christie takes us to the battlefield where, on August 19, 1942, Britain and her Allies strike back at Adolf Hitler's Fortress Europe, by testing the defenses of his Atlantic Wall in a large-scale, sea-borne raid against the fortified French coastal town of Dieppe. Within a few hours, on Dieppe's beaches, 900 Canadians die. Thousands are taken prisoner. Liberation from the sea is now years away, the Allies concentrate on striking back at the Nazis from the air. Vividly re-living the bombing campaign, we follow Bomber Command recruit, rear-gunner Jim Moffat, as he signs up, survives one raid after another, and finally, miraculously, emerges as the only survivor from his crew.

Suggs, frontman of the British pop band Madness, takes a road trip through the heart and soul of Italy - a country close to his heart - in this lighthearted four-part series. Touring behind the wheel of a Mini Cooper, he calls in at Italy's most iconic cities and travels off the beaten track to find out more about its culture, heritage and creativity.

What does home mean to you? For each person, it's different and so personal - in the backyard, on stage, in Tofino, in the kitchen, or wherever family is. In Take Me Home, Knowledge Network profiles 36 British Columbians on what "home" means to them today.

What does home mean to you?
Over 4.6 million people call British Columbia home. But what does "home" really mean? In Take Me Home, BC artists, athletes and personalities share what home means to them.

The five members of the Canadian Brass undertake to celebrate Christmas with a true family gathering, inviting musically and artistically talented relatives of all ages to join them in renditions of holiday classics. In addition, the Brass is accompanied by the Bach's Children's Chorus, the Georgian Bay Children's Chorus, and other musicians. The Brass is costumed, according to the dictates of the kids involved, as musical wind-up toys, angels, the Three Kings, a Christmas tree, and Santa Claus. What results is a festive and spontaneous "free-for-all" where the guests run the show and where the Brass playfully indulges in its own experiment.

Vancouver filmmaker Erik Paulsson chronicles the events, people, and places that shaped British Columbia's early history from its beginnings until the turn of the 20th century. Commissioned by Knowledge.

Vancouver filmmaker Erik Paulsson chronicles the events, people and places that shaped British Columbia's early history from its beginnings until the turn of the 20th century.

What's it like to be a child in war - not when the conflict is raging, but when kids are telling stories or playing games? In this dream-like documentary, filmmaker Mark Cousins hands out digital video cameras to the children of a Kurdish-Iraqi village and asks them to make their own movies, with wondrous results. Knowledge commission.

Universally acclaimed as one of the finest documentaries ever made about the Great War, this ten-part series is a powerful and comprehensive account of the conflict. It places the war in a truly global military context, covering not only the battles of the Western Front, but also the campaigns, battles and action that encompassed the entire world. Based on the bestselling book by Professor Hew Strachan, the series combines personal testimonies, previously unseen footage from archives in Central and Eastern Europe, original documents, and footage of the actual battlefield locations to create a definitive and disturbing portrait of the "war to end all wars."

The Four Seasons features dancers from the National Ballet of Canada, including principal dancer, Rex Harrington, who has garnered critical raves from the international press for his dynamic style and his charismatic sensuality. The music is performed by Pinchas Zuckerman on solo violin with members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

Featuring archival footage and photos, this Knowledge Network documentary traces the people and politics that influenced BC's knowledge industry over the past century.

Elizabeth George's Inspector Lynley novels have been international bestsellers, and these excellent adaptations - 14 in all - stay true to form, with startling plot twists, chilling atmosphere, and unsentimental but heart-breaking emotional depth. Set in Yorkshire, the series features the charismatic Inspector Lynley (Nathaniel Parker), whose title as the 8th Earl of Asherton fuels a sparky relationship with his working class sidekick Barbara Havers (Sharon Small).

Based on the novels from the best-selling stories by Elizabeth George, this series of murder mysteries feature the charismatic Inspector Lynley, whose title as the 8th Earl of Asherton fuels a sparky relationship with his working class sidekick Barbara Havers.

In India, Hema wants to sell her kidney to pay off family debts. In Nanaimo, BC, Sandra's kidneys are failing. Through converging stories, this documentary looks at the global trade in human organs, one of the most profitable and dangerous enterprises.

Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score combines with magical choreography and gorgeous costumes in this Royal Opera House production of the classic Christmas ballet. Visually entrancing, it features an acclaimed cast, including Alina Cojocaru as Clara, Stephen McRae as the Prince, and Miyako Yoshida as the Sugar Plum Fairy.

This is the story of technology's "Fairchild Eight" - eight men who became the driving force behind the Digital Age as they built Silicon Valley from the ground up. Determination, jealousy, professional pride and the sheer joy at making the impossible possible drove these men to build the future.

The Secret Liberators is about individual acts of courage in the common fight to liberate Europe from Nazi and Fascist tyranny. Canadian historian Norm Christie returns to the battlefields, monuments, cities, and resistance hideouts of Europe to tell the stories of Canadians whose individual acts of courage led to a greater victory. Christie takes us behind today's façade of freedom and prosperity to discover how, during the Second World War, Canadian Resistance fighters - men such as Guy Bieler, Frank Pickersgill, and Allyre Sirois were sent into Nazi-occupied France and played a crucial, and largely unknown, role in the liberation of Europe.

This beautifully-filmed nature series uncovers the hidden world in our backyards. Find out about the delicate relationships between plants, insects, wildlife and other creatures. Learn about defense strategies against predators, mating rituals and the wondrous cycles of life. Using macro lenses and time-lapse photography, this series reveals the danger and beauty within an ordinary garden.

It's an extraordinary world of death and beauty - and it's as close as our backyards. This unique nature series will forever change the way we see our gardens. Time-lapse photography and macro-lenses uncover the mysterious world that's hidden in a common garden. With a shift in perspective, grass becomes a towering forest, molehills become mountains, and beetles are armoured, devouring giants. From bloodthirsty predators to the exotic world of blossoms, this series gives voice to the thousands of rarely-noticed creatures that live alongside us every day.

Using macro lenses and time-lapse photography, we uncover the extraordinary secret world concealed in a common garden. From defense strategies against predators to the exotic mating rituals of blossoms, this series allows us to witness the cycles of life and interactions within the ecosystem throughout the year.

Contemporary and baroque styles interweave in this performance fantasy featuring the music of George Frideric Handel. The warring forces of good and evil and the power of romantic love are expressed through music, song, dance, and gesture in this stylish and imaginative blend of stage drama and rock video.

Powerful music, a gripping story and a tragic end: Puccini's enduringly popular Tosca comes to the Royal Opera House. This revival of Jonathan Kent's production made opera history thanks to the passionate performances of its all-star cast, including Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann and Bryn Terfel.

Chronicles the life and ideas of Ray Kurzweil, an inventor and futurist who presents his predictions about the future of technology in his bestselling book, The Singularity is Near.

This nature series takes you beneath the surface of the ocean and into some of the greatest aquatic environments of the world. Discover mysterious marine locales and remarkable coral formations. Visit the exquisite Galapagos Islands and learn how this rich ecosystem is under attack. Enter an extensive system of underground caves in Acumel. And explore the Canadian government's efforts to develop an ambitious artificial reef project. With breath-taking underwater photography, this series reveals the many facets of this dangerous and fascinating kingdom.

In the second season of this nature series, we follow a gathering of humpback whales, investigate the future of endangered sea turtles, and witness the shark's feeding frenzy. Join us as we also travel to the exotic marine locales of Borneo's Sulawesi Sea, the Red Sea, and Fiji's island archipelago. Using state-of-the-art, underwater photography, "Undersea Explorer" takes you on an intriguing journey to the rarely seen, strange and unusual underwater kingdom, submerging you beneath the surface of the ocean and into some of the greatest aquatic environments of the world.

This nature series takes you beneath the surface of the ocean and into some of the greatest aquatic environments of the world. Discover mysterious marine locales and remarkable coral formations. Visit the exquisite Galapagos Islands and learn how this rich ecosystem is under attack. Enter an extensive system of underground caves in Acumel. And explore the Canadian government's efforts to develop an ambitious artificial reef project. With breath-taking underwater photography, this series reveals the many facets of this dangerous and fascinating kingdom.

Celebrate Vancouver through the lens of two renowned photographers Fred Herzog and W.J. Moore.

Our capital city's history comes alive through photography.

Alex, Peter and Ruth return to the Shropshire farm to celebrate a traditional Victorian Christmas. There's an enormous amount of farm work and new tasks to be tackled on the estate in the lead up to the festive season. They'll discover in-depth how the Victorians created the celebration of Christmas as we know it today.

Volcanologist Thomas Pfeiffer, together with his team of local experts, cater to the adventurous and volcano curious and take guests on exciting journeys around the world to the most eruptive volcanoes. From the notorious and deadly Krakatoa, to the remote and inhospitable heat of the Danakill Depression of Ethiopia, Volcano Discovery will follow Thomas and his crew as they take viewers into world of beauty and awe of this somewhat misunderstood spectacle.

Every bit as moving as the stage play and Steven Spielberg film, this is the true story of the million British horses who served in WWI. Using rare archival footage and testimony, it tells of the brutal realities faced by the British cavalry in an era of trench warfare, the huge losses suffered as horses transported supplies to the front lines, and the bonds between man and horse that helped both survive the hell of war.

Port cities are where a nation meets the rest of the world, where the familiar meets the exotic, where the known meets the unknown. In this 13-part documentary series, host Heidi Hollinger, a world-renowned photographer, takes us into the heart of 13 incredible cities to discover their spirit and soul - from Helsinki to Havana, Melbourne to Moscow, and Cape Town to Tel Aviv.

Described as our "our Van Gogh", Thomson's expressive and vibrant paintings of the northern landscape have become iconic representations of Canada. What is it about his life, art and death that haunts us still? Filmmakers Peter Raymont and Michele Hozer unravel the mysteries of this brilliant, beloved artist.

Discover the technological and science secrets behind the seemingly simple objects we use every day. This series uncovers extraordinary tales of ordinary things, including why chalk was added to toothpaste, how Pyrex (of cookware fame) was once used in wartime, and why there are over 30,000 types of light bulbs.

What's That About? II is an informative exploration of the science and technology of seemingly familiar places… but with a view we never get to see. Imagine sneaking behind the curtain at a Rock Concert, eavesdropping on the other side of the security cameras at a Casino, or finding out the inside story of how they keep all those trains on the track at the Trainyard. This series will keep viewers captivated as surprising and often eye-opening secrets are revealed.