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MIPCOM 2015 PROGRAMME SALES CATALOGUE
Discovery Programme Sales represents the television broadcasting rights for Discovery Communications’
portfolio of networks in the global marketplace.With access to original content produced for Discovery Channel,
Animal Planet, TLC, Science, Investigation Discovery and more, our catalogue of nearly 18,000 hours offers
a variety of genres within the factual entertainment and lifestyle space. Discovery Programme Sales is also
the distributor for our in-house production company, The Studio, U.K. producers betty and Raw, and several
other independent producers.
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Featured 02
Formats 04
Animals + Nature 08
Exploration + Adventure 12
Health 14
Crime + Investigation 16
History + Culture 18
Lifestyle 20
Science + Engineering 26
Index 32
Only available in SD format
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{ Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners:
Country House Rescue }
BEAR GRYLLS:
BREAKING POINT
PRODUCED BY BETTY / 2014
6 X 60
Bear Grylls: Breaking Point pushes twelve
ordinary people to confront the phobias
and anxieties that dominate their lives. In
each episode, Bear takes a pair of terrified
companions to their Breaking Point: a
three-day expedition that exposes them
to their worst nightmares. It will be one of
his toughest challenges yet, but if his plan
works, they’ll overcome their fears for good.
THE UGLY FACE OF
DISABILITY HATE CRIME
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR BBC THREE / 2015
1 X 60
Adam Pearson has neurofibromatosis type 1,
a condition that causes benign tumours
to grow on nerve endings – in his case, on
his face. Adam is on a mission to explore
disability hate crime – to find out why it goes
under-reported, under-recorded and under
people’s radars. He challenges people into
questioning their attitudes toward disability
and disfigurement, to uncover the roots of
the issue.
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE
CLEANERS: COUNTRY
HOUSE RESCUE
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR C4 / 2015
4 X 60
Over the course of a week, a team of
obsessive cleaners will work with the
owners of stately homes to help restore
their houses to their former glory.
These homes have experienced years of
neglect with hoards of clutter going back
several generations.
FEATURED STUDIOS
Discovery Program Sales is proud to be the exclusive representative for three award-winning production
companies. From the U.K., betty and Raw are known worldwide for producing hit series for local broadcasters
and global cable networks alike. The Studio, Discovery Communications’ in-house production entity, produces for
Discovery’s global stable of networks as well as for North American based cable nets like BET, CMT and E!
FEATURED
{ Manhunt }
{ The Truth About Your Teeth }
MIRACLE WEDDINGS
PRODUCED BY RAW TV FOR ITV / 2015
1 X 60
For many couples, getting married can be
a stressful experience. However, for these
brides and grooms, the stakes are much
higher, with life-changing injuries and
illnesses to be overcome. Will intensive
speech therapy allow them to recite their
vows? Will they be able to manage their first
dance? These are amazing stories of human
bravery and triumph against adversity.
CCTV: CAUGHT ON TAPE
1 X 60
With almost 6 million privately owned CCTV
cameras in the U.K., homeowners are taking
matters in their own hands. They are using
everyday technology and tools such as
laptops, webcams and free downloadable
software to identify burglars and are naming
and shaming nasty neighbours, putting a
stop to anti-social behaviour.
UNCHAINED REACTION
PRODUCED BY THE STUDIO / 2011
6 X 60
Adam and Jamie from MythBusters host
this ultimate build competition in which
two teams, made up of artists, scientists,
engineers and even your average Joes,
compete to build massive, chain-reaction
machines where each action triggers the
next action. Cool physics and hot explosions
in every episode!
MANHUNT
7 X 60
Former Navy Seal Joel Lambert against
the world’s most elite military and law
enforcement tracking teams. With only
what he can carry on his back, Joel plays an
extreme version of hide and seek in unknown
and treacherous terrain as he attempts to
evade capture in 48 hours or less.
THE TRUTH ABOUT
YOUR TEETH
PRODUCED BY RAW TV FOR BBC ONE / 2015
2 X 60
In this ambitious TV event, Britain’s top
dentists show how the latest science can
change how we all look after our teeth, as
they conduct extraordinary transformations
to give people back their smiles. Throughout
the show, Dr. Chris van Tulleken will uncover
the secret to which products you should
really buy to look after your teeth, show us a
nifty trick if we knock out a tooth, and tell us
all how to avoid bad breath!
CAPTURING OSWALD
1 X 60
Retired homicide detectives and officers from
the Dallas Police Department (DPD) break their
silence about the assassination of President
John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Many
of them haven’t spoken publicly in years about
the tragic events, which unfolded on that fateful
day. For the first time ever, they come together
to provide a collective, detailed account of the
DPD investigation.
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FEATURED
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FORMATS
FEATUREDFORMATS
CULTURE SHOCK NORWAY
PRODUCED BY MONSTER ENTERTAINMENT AS FOR TV
NORGE / 2015
10 X 90
Today, five million Americans boast
Norwegian ancestry, although most of them
could not find Norway on a map and know
virtually nothing about their culture. Now,
twelve Norwegian-Americans have the
chance to reclaim their lost heritage. Twelve
clueless contestants are dropped into the
heart of Norway to complete a series of
extreme cultural challenges to win a grand
prize of $50,000 and a family reunion with
their long-lost relatives in Norway. No matter
whether contestants are from Germany,
England, Scandinavia or Japan, Culture Shock
is a proven successful format.
{ Culture Shock Norway }
{ Money Cat }
MONEY CAT
Put your money where your meow-th is! Do
you think you know what Fluffy does after
you leave the house? Is she curled up on
your bed like an obedient cat or wreaking
havoc like a crazed calico, hopped upon cat
nip all throughout your quiet abode? In the
new half-hour in-studio game show, Money
Cat, three passionate cat owners go head-to-
head to prove who knows their kitty best and
earn money along the way.
TOURIST BY SURPRISE
PRODUCED BY SIROVINA & SINOVI / 2010
10 X 48
An adventure TV travel series from a
different perspective, this show takes a
tourist who doesn’t know anything about
a country on a 24-hour journey – without
any money! A spontaneous trip through
the country, the villages, towns and cities
where the tourists meet locals, listen to their
stories and experience the local culture. A
fun and entertaining show to remind us of
what an interesting and beautiful place
we live in.
CLEANERS
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR C4 / 2013 - 2015
35 X 60
The Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners take
cleaning and order to a whole new level.
Hayley buys more cleaning products than
food in her weekly shop; Michelle spends
over 60 hours a week cleaning her house;
and Richard is obsessed with order in his
home. In each episode, an obsessive cleaner
is paired with someone whose home is in
dire need of a spring clean to help bring
order to chaos and put their obsession with
cleaning to good use.
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UGLY HOUSE
TO LOVELY HOUSE
6 X 60
Hosted by expert architect George Clarke,
this radical design show champions the
power of great architecture to transform
undervalued and unloved British housing
stock into exciting spaces. In each episode,
award-winning architects grapple with an
“ugly” house and remodel it into an amazing
new home. The results are surprising,
inspiring and challenge our ideas about how
we live in the 21st century.
BEST CHEF WORST CHEF
6 X 60
Michelin-starred chefs from Britain’s most celebrated
restaurants take on some of the country’s worst young cooks
to transform them into world-class chefs. This show sees
protégés swapping their fast food cuisine for intricate fine
dining as they’re hot-housed by their mentors in just three
weeks. Have the worst chefs got what it takes to grace top
restaurant kitchens?
{ Best Chef Worst Chef }
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{ Loafers Around the World }
MAN V EXPERT
PRODUCED BY MAGNUM MEDIA / 2014
6 X 60
Can an average Joe take on a chess grandmaster, a fishing champion or a
professional blackjack player and beat them at their own game? British actor,
writer and stage magician Alexis Conran takes on intense challenges against
world-class experts to see if he can find a way to beat them at their own game –
without going through years of hard work and training.
BEAR GRYLLS: BREAKING POINT
6 X 60
Bear Grylls: Breaking Point pushes 12 ordinary people to
confront the phobias and anxieties that dominate their lives.
In each episode, Bear takes a pair of terrified companions
to their Breaking Point: a three-day expedition that exposes
them to their worst nightmares. It will be one of his toughest
challenges yet, but if his plan works, they’ll overcome their
fears for good.
SAY YES TO THE DRESS
PRODUCED BY HALF YARD PRODUCTIONS, LLC / 2006 - 2014
SERIES 1-14: 228 X 30 & 9 X 60
This docu-soap takes viewers into the inner
workings of the world’s premier bridal salon,
Kleinfeld’s Bridal. Part fashion show, part
bridal story, part family therapy, we uncover
the hurdles every staff member faces to
make each bride completely satisfied. Watch
as a team of specialists guide brides through
the process of selecting, fitting, altering and
delivering each flawless dress in time for the
perfect day.
{ Bear Grylls:
Breaking Point }
{ Man V Expert }
MASTERPIECES FOR ALL
PRODUCED BY SIROVINA & SINOVI
Everyday people reading the greatest
literature classics, this innovative, witty and
successful recipe is bringing the beauty of
reading and literature closer to the audience.
In each episode, two groups of ordinary
people are reading fragments of the world’s
literary classics aloud. Fire fighters, hunters,
bikers and students share their impressions,
experience and emotions on the literature
and themes they have read.
LOAFERS AROUND THE WORLD
25 X 48
A finalist in the European “Rose d’Or”
Television Awards, this innovative show
combines travel, competition and comedy and
underlines it with a good dose of celebrity
watch. It follows the celebs as they travel to
foreign places and perform funny tasks whilst
being obstructed by locals. Lots of laughter,
adventure and travel, all packed into one show.
EXCHANGE OFFICE
28 X 45
In this format, a celebrity switches their life
with an anonymous citizen for a full day.
On the second day, their roles are reversed.
Watch a Wimbledon champion as a bin man,
a pop icon as a construction worker, a
rich tycoon as a homeless person –
and vice versa.
FORMATS
FEATUREDFORMATS
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AMBA THE RUSSIAN TIGER
PRODUCED BY MIKE BIRKHEAD ASSOCIATES LTD. / 2007
1 X 60
Gordon Buchanan heads east to Ussuriland on his most testing trip to
date, in search of the Russian tiger. This beautiful and unknown area
has a surprising diversity of wildlife: wolves, bears, roe deer, sable
antelopes, lynx and leopards. It also has the largest unbroken area
of forest with the single-largest population of tigers anywhere in the
world.
GIANT PANDAS:
BORN TO BE WILD
PRODUCED BY NATURAL HISTORY NEW ZEALAND / 2015
6 X 30
In Giant Pandas: Born to Be Wild, we follow
the challenges and triumphs of a group of
pandas at Bifengxia Panda Center, and the
centre’s remote mountain base at Wolong.
We witness our panda characters give birth,
raise their cubs and choose a partner for
mating – leading to the ultimate goal of
releasing a young panda into the wild.
{ Giant Pandas:
Born to Be Wild }
{ Amba the Russian Tiger }
RACING EXTINCTION
PRODUCED BY CINETIC MEDIA / 2015
1 X 90
Racing Extinction is an eco-thriller that examines mankind’s role in mass extinction.
Academy Award–winning documentary filmmaker Louie Psihoyos joins forces
with scientists, environmentalists, artists and engineers to draw attention to
this pressing issue, carrying out cutting-edge covert operations that reveal the
horrific black-market trade in endangered aquatic species and bringing to light
the potentially catastrophic consequences of human activity that threaten to cause
unprecedented extinctions across our planet.
GIANT PANDA: GO WILD
1 X 120
The world’s favourite bear is in trouble. Giant
pandas are facing extinction, but deep in
the mountains of central China, one centre
dedicated to all things panda is embarking
on a remarkable experiment – breeding
captive pandas to be released into the wild.
{ Racing Extinction }
ANIMALS+
NATURE
FEATUREDFORMATS
ANIMALS+
NATURE
98

{ Penguins on a Plane:
Great Animal Moves }
SAVAGE ALASKA
PRODUCED BY PARTHENON ENTERTAINMENT LTD. / 2011
1 X 60
Alaska is an ancient wilderness frontier like no other. In this special, we
witness the struggle to survive in its wild, surprising and sometimes
brutal land. It is a battleground for a range of top predators found
nowhere else in the United States. Large areas are still vast wilderness
which are rich in wildlife, providing iconic images of the natural world.
{ Savage Alaska }
THE MAGIC OF THE BIG BLUE
PRODUCED BY BEST PRODUCTIONS / 2012
7 X 60
Never before has the underwater world
been filmed this beautifully. The Magic of
the Big Blue features the seas and oceans
surrounding the seven continents. Filmed
by one of the world’s top underwater
photographers, Darek Sepiolo’s passion for
diving and the wonders of the deep grants
us access and takes us closer to worlds
far beneath the surface, worlds many of us
would never get to experience.
PENGUINS ON A PLANE:
GREAT ANIMAL MOVES
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR BBC TWO / 2014
2 X 60
Follow the expert handlers entrusted with
moving some of the world’s most precious and
challenging cargo – animals. From a hippo on
the move from a West Midlands safari park
to a zoo in France to 12 penguins going on a
12,000-mile plane journey from New Zealand
to England in a refrigerated “penguin hotel,”
you’ll see the logistical challenges associated
with moving each animal.
LIFE FORCE
SERIES 1-2: 12 X 60
A celebration of the power of evolution
and an exploration of the forces that shape
life in all its unexpected glory, viewers are
transported to six strange worlds within
worlds where it seems as if nature has
thrown the rule book out the window. In a
ground-breaking, cross-genre fusion of blue-
chip natural history and cutting-edge science
documentary, Life Force reveals how the
magic of evolution and the forces of nature
have together shaped eccentric animals,
eclectic lifestyles and unorthodox patterns
of behaviour.
ANIMALS+
NATURE
FEATUREDFORMATS
ANIMALS+
NATURE
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EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
FORMATS
ANIMALS+
NATURE
FEATURED
EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
EVEREST
AVALANCHE TRAGEDY
PRODUCED BY NBC PEACOCK PRODUCTIONS / 2014
1 X 90
Gain unprecedented access and eyewitness
accounts from the rescue and recovery
efforts after an avalanche struck Khumbu
Icefall, an area just above Mt. Everest base
camp, killing 13 and leaving three missing.
This was one of the deadliest single-day
avalanches in the history of Mt. Everest.
Explore what happened in the weeks leading
up to the climb through the moment the
avalanche hit and its aftermath.
ALASKA GOLD DIGGERS
PRODUCED BY TARGET ENTERTAINMENT / 2012
6 X 60
Follow a family of four sisters as they
move to Alaska to reopen two abandoned
gold mines, which they inherited from
their grandfather. In order to claim what is
estimated at $1 billion in gold, they will have
to learn how to play in a man’s world, coming
to terms with Alaska’s wilderness and a
quirky cast of locals they will need to rely on.
ABALONE WARS
PRODUCED BY NATURAL HISTORY NEW ZEALAND /
2012 - 2015
SERIES 1-4: 12 X 60
Plunge into the waters of the Southern Ocean
and follow the men and women who risk
their lives in one of the world’s most
dangerous professions – diving for green
and black abalone. For the brave few,
millions of dollars worth of abalone await.
Apart from harsh weather and prowling
sharks, the divers must race against the
clock to secure their catch – and make it
home alive.
{ Alaska Gold Diggers }
{ Everest Avalanche Tragedy }
MY TRIP FROM HELL
PRODUCED BY MIKE MATHIS PRODUCTIONS, INC. / 2013
1 X 60
Relive stories of vacations gone wrong.
From drunken passengers being duct
taped to their seats, to getting stuck in an
outhouse, to discovering a dead body inside
a hotel bed, these travellers have found
themselves on one very bad trip. Hear from
the travellers themselves as they recount
their nightmares.
ALASKAN STEEL MEN
PRODUCED BY NITELITE PICTURES / 2012
3 X 60
Set in one of the harshest environments
in Alaska, master welder Dennis Butts
and his crew have one of the most
dangerous welding jobs anywhere. The
series follows the emergency response
welders of Quality Marine of Alaska
who work around the clock to prepare
Kodiak’s fleet for a new fishing season.
WORLD’S TOUGHEST DRIVE
PRODUCED BY RAW TV / 2011
2 X 60
An international team of pioneering
adventurers is attempting the world’s
deadliest drive on the earth’s most deadly
terrain with a state-of-the-art modified
vehicle. They are attempting the world’s
fastest drive on Polar Ice to the South Pole
and back again. There are no support
vehicles. They are going it totally alone.
{ Alaskan Steel Men }
{ Point of Extreme }
POINT OF EXTREME
PRODUCED BY REVERA ENTERTAINMENT / 2014
13 X 30
A heart-pumping, high-octane new series
that scours the world for the most extreme
sports. Join the brave souls who risk life
and limb, board and wheel to perform the
craziest stunts. From powerful waters,
to the urban playground, to high-altitude
adventures, there’s nowhere Point of Extreme
won’t go to capture all the action. With a mix
of unique, eye-popping footage and graphics,
we break down tricks and the science behind
these insane thrill rides.
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HEALTH
FORMATSFEATURED
ANIMALS+
NATURE
EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
HEALTH
ALIVE! SIXTY DAYS
UNDER SNOW
PRODUCED BY ITN PRODUCTIONS / 2012
1 X 60
Trapped under snow in freezing
temperatures, can a human being survive
going into hibernation? What is the longest
someone can survive without food? How long
does it take for hypothermia to set in? This
is the story of Peter Skyllberg who defied
the weather, biology and human science by
surviving for sixty days inside a car buried
under a snowdrift with only a few snacks.
BORN SCHIZOPHRENIC:
JANI & BODHI’S JOURNEY
PRODUCED BY HOMERUN ENTERTAINMENT / 2014
1 X 60
Jani is one of the youngest children ever
to be treated for schizophrenia and now
her 6-year-old brother Bodhi, though not
officially diagnosed with the same disorder,
has violent outbursts and self-harming
behaviour that suggests he might also
have the disease. His dangerous outbursts
have landed him in the hospital, leaving the
doctors and family with a puzzling diagnosis.
HOW EVIL ARE YOU?
PRODUCED BY LEFT/RIGHT / 2011
1 X 60
Eli Roth, this generation’s master of horror,
plans to unveil the lunatics and madmen,
capable of callous murder with only the
slightest prodding: the average American.
Roth and a team of psychological experts will
carry out a series of startling experiments
that will shed light on the capacity for evil
that lurks within ordinary men and women.
And what they find will astound you.
THE UGLY FACE OF
DISABILITY HATE CRIME
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR BBC THREE / 2015
1 X 60
Adam Pearson has neurofibromatosis type 1,
a condition that causes benign tumours
to grow on nerve endings – in his case, on
his face. Adam is on a mission to explore
disability hate crime – to find out why it goes
under-reported, under-recorded and under
people’s radars. He challenges people into
questioning their attitudes toward disability
and disfigurement, to uncover the roots of
the issue.
{ The Ugly Face of
Disability Hate Crime }
{ Born Schizophrenic:
Jani & Bodhi’s Journey }
THE TRUTH ABOUT
YOUR TEETH
PRODUCED BY RAW TV FOR BBC ONE / 2015
2 X 60
In this ambitious TV event, Britain’s top
dentists show how the latest science can
change how we all look after our teeth, as
they conduct extraordinary transformations
to give people back their smiles. Throughout
the show, Dr. Chris van Tulleken will uncover
the secret to which products you should
really buy to look after your teeth, show us a
nifty trick if we knock out a tooth, and tell us
all how to avoid bad breath!
{ The Truth About Your Teeth }
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FORMATSFEATURED
ANIMALS+
NATURE
EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
HEALTH
CRIME+
INVESTIGATION
CRIME+
INVESTIGATION
CELL BLOCK PSYCHIC
PRODUCED BY JWM PRODUCTIONS, LLC / 2013
3 X 60
For years, Vicki Monroe, a crime psychic
medium, has closed cold cases and helped
solve high-profile investigations. Now she’s
meeting with the most notorious murderers
on death row, and delivering messages
from the victims they killed to answer
unanswered questions. She is the Cell Block
Psychic who will help to bring closure to
suffering families.
RESTLESS SOULS
PRODUCED BY INDIGO FILMS / 2013
1 X 60
Seventy-five percent of Americans believe
in ghosts. A quarter of those individuals
say they’ve personally seen or felt a ghost.
But what if that encounter was in your own
house. And what if you discovered that the
place you call home was, at one time, also
called a murder scene. This is a murder
mystery from beyond the grave. A crime
special that’s sure to leave you haunted.
{ Injustice Files:
Sundown Towns }
{ Restless Souls }
INJUSTICE FILES:
SUNDOWN TOWNS
PRODUCED BY AL ROKER ENTERTAINMENT / 2013
1 X 60
Keith Beauchamp heads out on a cross-
country road trip to investigate sundown
towns – historically all-white towns that
African-Americans were not allowed to
live in, or even set foot in after dark. Keith
is determined to reveal that such towns
and their exclusionary practices still exist
today. With the help of a bestselling author
and talking to eyewitnesses, Keith and his
team retrace past events, which changed
the future.
FLIGHT 370: THE MISSING LINKS
PRODUCED BY ITN PRODUCTIONS / 2014
1 X 60
The disappearance of Flight 370 challenges everything we know
about modern aviation technology. No one yet knows how the
plane crashed but what has Flight 370 exposed about the missing
links in aviation security and technology? This special gathers the
foremost thinkers in aviation and security to explore key questions
surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
{ Flight 370:
The Missing Links }
THE FRANK
MATTHEWS STORY
PRODUCED BY NEW WORLD DISTRIBUTION / 2012
1 X 90
Richer than Frank Lucas. More powerful than
the Mafia. He was the biggest drug dealer
in America. In 1973, he jumped bail and
disappeared with 15 million dollars. He has
never been seen again. Nearly four decades
later, the fate of Frank Matthews remains a
complete mystery. View rare archive footage
– interviews with numerous sources that
previously haven’t talked on camera
about Frank Matthews – and never-before-
seen photos.
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HISTORY+CULTURE
FORMATS
ANIMALS+
NATURE
EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
HEALTH
CRIME+
INVESTIGATION
FEATUREDHISTORY+CULTURE
RUSSIAN YETI: THE
KILLER LIVES
PRODUCED BY RAW TV / 2013
1 X 120
In 1959, nine Russian students went deep
into the Ural Mountains for a skiing holiday.
A few weeks later, their mutilated, semi-
naked bodies were found. Various theories
have abounded from those who believe it
was murder by local Mansi tribesmen to
a secret Soviet weapons discovery. The
mystery has never been solved, and with no
new evidence, speculation surrounding the
story continues.
MYTHS & LEGENDS
PRODUCED BY BCBG / 2014
12 X 30
Throughout the world, stories of myths
and legends are passed down through the
generations. But how did they begin? If
you think you know the origins of the Loch
Ness Monster, think again. This series goes
farther, travels to the lands where fact
becomes myth and reveals the truths
behind Snow White, Dracula and the
Philosopher’s Stone.
STONEHENGE
PRODUCED BY DARLOW SMITHSON FILM &
TELEVISION / 2012
1 X 60
Stonehenge is one of the most iconic
monuments in the world. Older than the
pyramids, it has stood as a beacon of
early civilisation for over 4,000 years.
One enduring mystery remains: How did
the inhabitants move 90 multi-ton stones
200 miles across land and sea to the
ancient stone circle?
CCTV: CAUGHT ON TAPE
1 X 60
With almost 6 million privately owned CCTV
cameras in the U.K., homeowners are taking
matters into their own hands. They are
using everyday technology and tools such
as laptops, webcams and free downloadable
software to identify burglars and are naming
and shaming nasty neighbours, putting a
stop to anti-social behaviour.
COLD WAR AND BEYOND
PRODUCED BY THE CHRONICLES GROUP / NEW WORLD
DISTRIBUTION / 2002
1 X 120
Through the eyes of former Soviet and
U.S. leaders, this documentary vividly
presents an inside view of the Cold War
era and the events and decisions which
led to the escalation of the arms race and
the development of over 60,000 nuclear
warheads and a profound stockpile of
chemical and biological weapons.
{ Russian Yeti:
The Killer Lives }
FLAMENCO SPIRIT
PRODUCED BY MEDIA L.S. / 2014
1 X 60
Produced in 4K, this documentary shows
the most revolutionising and international
flamenco artists. Multi-camera and recorded
live, the pure essence of flamenco is shown
through world premieres and unique shows
that have taken place where flamenco was
born: Andalucía (Spain). The most powerful
expressions and details of the artists
and models allow viewers to watch the
performance as if it is taking place right
next to them.
UNTOUCHABLE: CHILDREN OF GOD
PRODUCED BY CODE RED FILMS / 2014
1 X 60
In the brothels of India, young girls perish every day. A mere 1% of
these sex slaves ever escape or get rescued. The majority of these
slaves come from the Untouchable castes of Nepal and India and
are frequently sold and trafficked by their own family. Look into
the eyes of young survivors as they share their stories and you
will be touched by the Untouchables.
{ Untouchable: Children of God }
{ Flamenco Spirit }
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HUNGRY BROTHERS
2 X 30
Henry and Tom Herbert (The Fabulous Baker Brothers) visit two U.S. states –
Tennessee and Kentucky – wide-eyed and empty-bellied, ready to immerse
themselves in the fantastic local food scene and subculture. After sampling
every delicious bite, they’ll push their cooking skills to the limit as they battle
it out in the kitchen, creating totally new American classics with their own
British twist.
THE FABULOUS BAKER
BROTHERS
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR C4 / 2011 – 2013
SERIES 1-2: 6 X 30 & 7 X 60
Immerse yourself in a delicious world
of flour, fire and forearms. Follow fifth-
generation baker Tom, and his brother Henry,
a chef and specialist butcher, as they take
viewers into the heat of the artisan kitchen
to unlock trade secrets of baking. In series
two, the two brothers visit some of Britain’s
most-loved destinations in a bid to help
local eateries stand out from the crowd. The
Christmas special sees the boys don their
Christmas jumpers and re-light the wood-
fired oven for a very special Yuletide episode
as Tom and Henry show you how to cook
your own presents as well as serving up
classic cocktails with a twist and much more.
{ Hungry Brothers }
{ Best Chef Worst Chef }
HOLY SMOKERS
PRODUCED BY LOUD TELEVISION / 2014
1 X 60
Discover the hidden world of church BBQ
competitions with Holy Smokers. Three
God-fearing amateur church BBQ teams
are throwing down their best ’cue in
Conway, South Carolina, at a church cook-off
competition. They’re putting their faith and
food on the line.
BEST CHEF WORST CHEF
6 X 60
Michelin-starred chefs from Britain’s most
celebrated restaurants take on some of the
country’s worst young cooks to transform
them into world-class chefs. This show sees
protégés swapping their fast food cuisine for
intricate fine dining as they’re hot-housed by
their mentors in just three weeks. Have the
worst chefs got what it takes to grace top
restaurant kitchens?
LIFESTYLE
FORMATS
ANIMALS+
NATURE
EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
HEALTH
CRIME+
INVESTIGATION
HISTORY+CULTUREFEATUREDLIFESTYLE
2120

MIRACLE WEDDINGS
1 X 60
For many couples, getting married can be
a stressful experience. However, for these
brides and grooms, the stakes are much
higher, with life-changing injuries and
illnesses to be overcome. Will intensive
speech therapy allow them to recite their
vows? Will they be able to manage their first
dance? These are amazing stories of human
bravery and triumph against adversity.
THE UNDATEABLES
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR C4 / 2011-2015
SERIES 1-5; 22 X 60
Looking for love can be tricky. Add disability
to the equation and it can sometimes
seem impossible. Follow the journey of
extraordinary singletons as they enter the
dating circuit in pursuit of love. From a
stand-up comedian with Tourette’s to an
office worker with Down’s syndrome, this
series looks at the realities of looking for
love in an image-obsessed world, where too
many people make snap judgments based on
first impressions and even consider some to
be undateable. A very successful series four
featured participants celebrating their first
wedding, engagement and a baby!
*Series 5 currently in production
{ The Undateables }
SAY YES TO THE DRESS
CANADA
PRODUCED BY TEMPLE DRESS PRODUCTIONS
LIMITED / 2015
SERIES 1-2; 40 X 30
It’s the one dress she’s dreamed about her
entire life. And everyone has an opinion about
it. Between budget and bling, taffeta and
tantrums, Say Yes to the Dress Canada brings
all of the tears, cheers and surprises to the
screen with a Canadian twist.The show invites
viewers to join wide-eyed brides as they face
the drama of saying “yes” before they can walk
down the aisle and say “I do.”
MAN UP
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR FOX / 2013
10 X 60
For decades, women have fought tooth
and manicured nail for equality and
independence, but where has this quest
left the 21st century male? Presented by
British comedienne Olivia Lee, Man Up steps
in to transform hapless blokes into eligible,
capable and dateable men. Each man leaves
behind his old life and moves into the Man
Up flat in London to undergo a week-long,
intense programme of male reinvention.
{ Man Up }
{ Say Yes to the Dress Canada }
LIFESTYLE
FORMATS
ANIMALS+
NATURE
EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
HEALTH
CRIME+
INVESTIGATION
2322

UGLY HOUSE TO
LOVELY HOUSE
6 X 60
Hosted by expert architect George Clarke,
this radical design series champions the
power of great architecture to transform
undervalued and unloved British housing
stock into exciting spaces. In each episode,
awarding-winning architects grapple
with an “ugly” house and re-model it into
an amazing new home. The results are
surprising, inspiring and challenge our ideas
about how we live in the 21st century.
OBSESSIVE
COMPULSIVE CLEANERS:
COUNTRY HOUSE RESCUE
4 X 60
Over the course of a week, a team of
obsessive cleaners will work with the
owners of stately homes to help restore
their houses to their former glory.
These homes have experienced years of
neglect with hoards of clutter going back
several generations.
CLEANERS
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR C4 / 2013 – 2014
SERIES 1-4: 35 X 60
The Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners take
cleaning and order to a whole new level.
Hayley buys more cleaning products than food
in her weekly shop; Michelle spends over 60
hours a week cleaning her house; and Richard
is obsessed with order in his home. In each
episode, an obsessive cleaner is paired with
someone whose home is in dire need of a
spring clean to help bring order to chaos and
put their obsession with cleaning to good use.
UNDER OFFER: ESTATE
AGENTS ON THE JOB
PRODUCED BY BETTY FOR BBC TWO / 2014
6 X 60
Property is a national obsession in the U.K.
Nothing has proven to be a greater barometer
of the state of modern life and the economy
than the affordability of its bricks and mortar.
Packed with drama, genuine expertise,
colourful characters and natural jeopardy,
we follow the highs and lows of the property
industry through the eyes of estate agents at
contrasting agencies across Great Britain.
{Ugly House to
Lovely House}
{ The Autistic Gardener }
THE AUTISTIC GARDENER
4 X 60
Award-winning gardener Alan Gardner leads a team
of five autistic, green-fingered amateurs who will use
their unique skills to transform neglected gardens
across the country. Alan, who himself has Asperger’s
syndrome, a form of autism, believes that people on the
autistic spectrum have a special insight when it comes
to creating beautiful spaces. With each episode, see the
team transform the forgotten plots into magical gardens.
LIFESTYLE
FORMATS
ANIMALS+
NATURE
EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
HEALTH
CRIME+
INVESTIGATION
2524

{ Tech Toys 360 }
DANGEROUS TOYS
PRODUCED BY BERMAN BRAUN / 2012
1 X 60
After years of working together, Jamie and
Adam are finally squaring off in a no-holds-
barred WAR! They fabricate all the necessary
components to play “war” like kids but
with their own twist. It will take all of their
considerable professional skills to translate
their crazy ideas into reality. It is a battle
for the ages – and only one man will stand
victorious at the end.
TECH TOYS 360
PRODUCED BY REVERAENTERTAINMENT / 2011 - 2013
SERIES 1-3: 39 X 30
Tech Toys 360 showcases the coolest in high-
end cutting-edge gear. Featuring the most
progressive and inspiring innovations from
around the globe. From ground-breaking
supercars to glass pool tables to high-speed
motorcycles, meet the creators, designers
and engineers behind these revolutionary
technologies. It scours the globe for the
engineering breakthroughs and advanced
technologies that take science out of the
laboratory and into our everyday lives.
COUNTDOWN TO COLLISION
PRODUCED BY WINDFALLFILMS LTD. / 2011
6 X 60
From the extreme heat of an Australian gold
mine, to the bitter cold of an oil-carrying
Russian icebreaker, this series explores how
clever inventions avert disaster in these
superstructures as workers race against
time to complete a succession of complex
missions. See them facing some of the
greatest challenges as they blast for gold,
pump gas from the bottom of the ocean and
transfer oil across ice-covered seas.
X-RAY YELLOWSTONE
PRODUCED BY MENTORN / 2012
1 X 60
From predicting a volcanic eruption, to why
wolves are decimating the elk population,
Yellowstone researchers have many
questions. New imaging technologies and
live unfolding events allow scientists to
expose the wonders of Yellowstone National
Park. X-Ray Yellowstone is the first-ever show
to employ real X-ray technology to capture
nature’s most spectacular events.
{ America’s Most Secret:
Structures }
AMERICA’S MOST SECRET:
STRUCTURES
PRODUCED BY INDIGO FILMS ENTERTAINMENT
GROUP, INC. / 2011
1 X 60
This special investigates America’s top-five
most classified sites and explores their
secret activities. Throughout the United
States, the Government’s most secretive
divisions are busy maintaining locations so
sensitive and so covert, that they will deny
their very existence.
HOW IT’S MADE
PRODUCED BY PRODUCTIONS MAJ / 2005-2014
SERIES 1-12; 312 X 30
Ever wonder how common, everyday objects
are made? In 12 seasons, featuring over 1,200
topics, plus two special turbo episodes, we
explore how many of the everyday objects or
products we seldom stop to think about are
made. From hockey pucks and handsaws to
drill bits and frozen French fries, How It’s Made
offers viewers a first-hand look at how these
deceptively simple objects are constructed.
Thousands of humdrum items are put to good
use on a daily basis, but it’s easy to overlook
how things like aluminium ladders, fire fighter
helmets, matches and engine blocks are
constructed. Take a look behind the scenes as
we visit dozens of assembly lines where raw
materials become finished products right before
your eyes. Be amazed to see how many common
items are manufactured in high-tech factories
around the world.
SCIENCE+
ENGINEERING
LIFESTYLEFORMATS
ANIMALS+
NATURE
EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
HEALTH
CRIME+
INVESTIGATION
HISTORY+CULTUREFEATURED
SCIENCE+
ENGINEERING
2726

NORTH AMERICA INSIDE OUT
PRODUCED BY LONE WOLF DOCUMENTARY GROUP / 2012
1 X 60
Scientists know less about how one of Earth’s continents came to be than about distant galaxies. But
an ambitious new project called Earthscope is changing that. Using 4,000 instruments spread out over
millions of miles, scientists are getting their most detailed look ever about how geological forces have
shaped North America. Using cutting-edge graphics, experts reveal for the first time the complete
biography of North America.
SINKHOLES:
SWALLOWED ALIVE
PRODUCED BY SPECTRUM FIELD PRODUCTIONS, LLC / 2013
1 X 60
Sinkholes. These geologic time bombs have
always been there, ticking beneath the
Earth’s surface. In this special, we’ll delve
into this bizarre and growing phenomenon
that has many Americans wondering
where, what and who will be next to be
swallowed alive.
{ Sinkholes:
Swallowed Alive }
{ North America Inside Out }
MEGASTORM: WORLD’S
BIGGEST TYPHOON
PRODUCED BY ITN FACTUAL / 2013
1 X 60
The worst cyclone in history: What is the
science behind it? This special uses news
archives and interviews with scientists to
explain the events surrounding the powerful
and destructive Typhoon Haiyan, which hit
the Philippines in November 2013.
CAN YOU LIVE FOREVER?
PRODUCED BY DANGEROUS FILMS LTD. / 2011
1 X 60
What would it be like to be immortal? It’s the
year 2967 and Adam Savage is 1,000 years
old. He reflects on his long life, revealing
how science in the 21st century transformed
his body, creating a supercharged cyber-
human, allowing him to live forever.
ALIEN PLANET EARTHS
PRODUCED BY PIONEER FILM & TELEVISION
PRODUCTIONS / 2013
1 X 60
The search for Earth’s twin is the
hottest topic in astronomy. Thanks to
NASA’s ground-breaking Kepler mission,
astronomers believe there are over 20 billion
alien worlds with liquid water and therefore
the potential for life. Using dynamic state-of-
the-art CGI, this programme transports us
across the Milky Way to the surface of newly
discovered exoplanets and exomoons.
STEM CELL UNIVERSE WITH
STEPHEN HAWKING
PRODUCED BY REVELATIONS ENTERTAINMENT / 2012
1 X 60
The topic of stem cells has been a matter of
great debate. But what are stem cells and
are they the key to our future or a ticking
time bomb waiting to detonate? Led by
a pioneer in the science world, Stephen
Hawking, this special takes us on a journey,
which delves, into the subjects of stem cells,
both embryonic and adult, to explore what
these wondrous and baffling mechanisms
are capable of.
SCIENCE+
ENGINEERING
LIFESTYLEFORMATS
ANIMALS+
NATURE
EXPLORATION+
ADVENTURE
HEALTH
CRIME+
INVESTIGATION
HISTORY+CULTUREFEATURED
SCIENCE+
ENGINEERING
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GLOBAL PROGRAMME
SALES TEAM
Our sales executives operate in key offices in London,
Los Angeles, Madrid, Miami, Munich, Silver Spring, Singapore
and Warsaw – working in the same time zone as the clients they
service with first-rate market intelligence.
Elliot Wagner
VP, Programme Sales & North America Partnerships
o: +1.240.662.4378
e: elliot_wagner@discovery.com
Ched Raymundo
Manager, Programme Sales US & Global Acquisitions
o: +1.323.308.2580
e: ched_raymundo@discovery.com
Mercedes Dawson
Director, Latin America & Caribbean
o: +1.786.273.4135
e: mercedes_dawson@discovery.com
Saevar Lemke
Regional Director, EMEA
o: +49.89.206.099.151
e: saevar_lemke@discovery.com
Keshia Smart
Programme Sales Executive, EMEA
o: +44.20.8811.3983
e: keshia_smart@discovery.com
Charo Penedo
Manager, Italy, Iberia & France
o: +34.91.794.7526
e: charo_penedo@discovery.com
Anna Scheitzach
Manager, Russia, CIS & SEE
o: +49.89.206.099.161
e: anna_scheitzach@discovery.com
Anna Tomaszewska
Manager, CEEMEA
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Sales Executive, Asia Pacific
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INDEX
A
Abalone Wars..............................................12
Alaska Gold Diggers ..................................12
Alaskan Steel Men .....................................13
Alien Planet Earths ...................................29
Alive! Sixty Days Under Snow .................14
Amba the Russian Tiger ............................. 8
America’s Most Secret: Structures.........27
Autistic Gardener, The...............................25
B
Bear Grylls: Breaking Point ...................2, 7
Best Chef Worst Chef ............................5, 21
Born Schizophrenic:
Jani & Bodhi’s Journey.......................14
C
Can You Live Forever? ...............................29
Capturing Oswald ........................................ 3
CCTV: Caught on Tape............................3, 18
Cell Block Psychic ......................................16
Cold War and Beyond ................................18
Countdown to Collision .............................26
Culture Shock Norway................................. 4
D
Dangerous Toys ..........................................26
E
Everest Avalanche Tragedy......................12
Exchange Office ........................................... 7
F
Fabulous Baker Brothers, The.................20
Flamenco Spirit ..........................................19
Flight 370: The Missing Links .................17
Frank Matthews Story, The.......................17
G
Giant Pandas: Born to Be Wild................... 8
Giant Panda: Go Wild ................................... 9
H
Holy Smokers..............................................21
How Evil Are You? ......................................14
How It’s Made .............................................27
Hungry Brothers ........................................20
I
Injustice Files: Sundown Towns ...........16
L
Life Force ....................................................11
Loafers Around the World .......................... 6
M
Magic of the Big Blue, The.........................11
Man Up .........................................................23
Man V Expert ................................................. 6
Manhunt ......................................................... 3
Masterpieces for All .................................... 6
Megastorm: World’s Biggest Typhoon....29
Miracle Weddings ..................................3, 22
Money Cat ...................................................... 4
My Trip from Hell .......................................13
Myths & Legends........................................18
N
North America Inside Out .........................28
O
Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners............4, 24
Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners:
Country House Rescue ..................2, 24
P
Penguins on a Plane: Great
Animal Moves.......................................11
Point of Extreme.........................................13
R
Racing Extinction ......................................... 9
Restless Souls ............................................16
Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives ..................18
S
Savage Alaska .............................................10
Say Yes to the Dress ..................................... 7
Say Yes to the Dress Canada .....................23
Sinkholes: Swallowed Alive .......................28
Stem Cell Universe
with Stephen Hawking .........................29
Stonehenge ..................................................18
T
Tech Toys 360 .............................................26
Tourist by Surprise ...................................... 4
Truth About Your Teeth, The ................3, 15
U
Ugly Face of Disability
Hate Crime, The ...............................2, 14
Ugly House to Lovely House ................5, 24
Unchained Reaction..................................... 3
Undateables, The........................................22
Under Offer: Estate Agents
on the Job..............................................25
Untouchable: Children of God..................19
W
World’s Toughest Drive..............................12
X
X-Ray Yellowstone .....................................26
COLOUR KEY
Featured...............................................■
Formats................................................■
Animals + Nature...............................■
Exploration + Adventure .................■
Health...................................................■
Crime + Investigation........................■
History + Culture................................■
Lifestyle...............................................■
Science + Engineering......................■
INDEX
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DAYPART INDEX
DAYTIME
F
Fabulous Baker Brothers, The.................20
H
How It’s Made..............................................27
Hungry Brothers.........................................20
FRINGE
S
Say Yes to the Dress...................................... 7
Say Yes to the Dress Canada......................23
T
Tech Toys 360 .............................................26
U
Unchained Reaction .................................... 3
PRIMETIME
A
Abalone Wars..............................................12
Alaska Gold Diggers ..................................12
Alaskan Steel Men......................................13
Alien Planet Earths ...................................29
Alive! Sixty Days Under Snow .................14
Amba the Russian Tiger ............................. 8
America’s Most Secret: Structures.........27
Autistic Gardener, The ..............................25
B
Bear Grylls: Breaking Point ...................2, 7
Best Chef Worst Chef ............................5, 21
Born Schizophrenic:
Jani & Bodhi’s Journey.......................14
C
Can You Live Forever? ...............................29
Capturing Oswald......................................... 3
CCTV: Caught on Tape ...........................3, 18
Cell Block Psychic.......................................16
Cold War and Beyond.................................18
Countdown to Collision .............................26
Culture Shock Norway................................. 4
D
Dangerous Toys ..........................................26
E
Everest Avalanche Tragedy .....................12
Exchange Office ........................................... 7
F
Flamenco Spirit ..........................................19
Flight 370: The Missing Links...................17
Frank Matthews Story, The.......................17
G
Giant Pandas: Born to Be Wild .................. 8
Giant Panda: Go Wild ................................... 9
H
Holy Smokers..............................................21
How Evil Are You? ......................................14
I
Injustice Files: Sundown Towns ..............16
L
Life Force ....................................................11
Loafers Around the world ......................... 6
M
Magic of the Big Blue, The.........................11
Man Up..........................................................23
Man V Expert.................................................. 6
Manhunt.......................................................... 3
Masterpieces for All .................................... 6
Megastorm: World’s Biggest Typhoon....29
Miracle Weddings...................................3, 22
Money Cat ...................................................... 4
My Trip from Hell .......................................13
Myths & Legends........................................18
N
North America Inside Out .........................28
O
Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners............4, 24
Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners:
Country House Rescue...................2, 24
P
Penguins on a Plane: Great
Animal Moves.......................................11
Point of Extreme.........................................13
R
Racing Extinction.......................................... 9
Restless Souls.............................................16
Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives...................18
S
Savage Alaska .............................................10
Sinkholes: Swallowed Alive .......................28
Stem Cell Universe
with Stephen Hawking ........................29
Stonehenge ..................................................18
T
Tourist by Surprise ...................................... 4
Truth About Your Teeth, The ...............3, 15
U
Ugly Face of Disability
Hate Crime, The ...............................2, 14
Ugly House to Lovely House ................5, 24
Undateables, The........................................22
Under Offer: Estate Agents
on the Job..............................................25
Untouchable: Children of God .................19
W
World’s Toughest Drive .............................12
X
X-Ray Yellowstone .....................................26
COLOUR KEY
Featured...............................................■
Formats................................................■
Animals + Nature...............................■
Exploration + Adventure .................■
Health...................................................■
Crime + Investigation........................■
History + Culture................................■
Lifestyle...............................................■
Science + Engineering......................■
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Director, Latin America & Caribbean
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Saevar Lemke
Regional Director, EMEA
o: +49.89.206.099.151
e: saevar_lemke@discovery.com
Keshia Smart
Programme Sales Executive, EMEA
o: +44.20.8811.3983
e: keshia_smart@discovery.com
Charo Penedo
Manager, Italy, Iberia & France
o: +34.91.794.7526
e: charo_penedo@discovery.com
Anna Scheitzach
Manager, Russia, CIS & SEE
o: +49.89.206.099.161
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Anna Tomaszewska
Manager, CEEMEA
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