DocuBox HD

DocuBox HD

DocuBox HD offers an unforgettable collection of fascinating and award-winning documentary features, exploring the mysteries and beauty of our planet. The channel library includes over 1100 hours of programming and over 250 hours of new programs a year.

TV vodič - petak, 10.05.2024

00:25
VERSAILLES FURNITURE
Via six masterpieces, the film reveals the beauty of the spirit of Versailles of the 17th and 18th centuries. A unique homage to the people that crafted it, the furniture reveals the personal tastes of its commissioners, and portrays something that has ceased to exist! These unique items of furniture that once belonged to Louis 14th, Louis 15th, Marie-Antoinette and Louis 16th have fascinating stories to tell: the tortoise-shell chest-of-drawers with inlays of brass; an astronomical clock - a veritable miracle of science; the most emblematic example of French furniture art in the world - the King’s Desk; and the exquisite items made for Marie-Antoinette - the queen’s jewellery case and the wheat-sheaf furniture.
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01:15
CORNWALL'S NARCISSUS ISLAND
Díky Golfskému proudu nabízí tento kout Velké Británie každý rok v zimních měsících nádhernou podívanou na úchvatnou záplavu žlutých květů. A nejen to! Je také pokladnicí přírodních krás a unikátní mořské fauny. Souostroví Scilly, které leží 45 km jihozápadně od Hrabství Cornwall, jehož je součástí, je v mnoha ohledech výjimečné. Díky mimořádně teplému mořskému proudění mají ostrovy o celkové rozloze 16,33 km2 oceánské, téměř subtropické podnebí s mírnými léty, takže je zde možné nalézt vřesoviště i palmy jen pár metrů od sebe. Hlavním zdrojem příjmů místních obyvatel, kterých je zhruba 2 100, je turistický ruch. Doplňují jej rybolov a zemědělství, zejména slavné pěstování narcisů, které zde má již více než stopadesátiletou tradici. Farma Churchtown na ostrově St. Martin's se specializuje na pěstování a přímý prodej řezaných květin. V zimě jsou hlavním a nejžádanějším artiklem narcisy všech barev a velikostí, v létě pak karafiáty a další květiny. Jedná se o rodinnou firmu a práce je zde více než dost, zejména před svátky jako jsou Vánoce či Velikonoce. Dvacet pracovníků farmy musí zvládnout mnoho úkonů – od výsadby a ošetřování sazenic, přes sběr květin a vázání kytic, až po jejich expedici a dopravu. Pro všechny to většinou představuje velký boj s časem, protože životnost řezaných květin je velmi krátká. A všichni zde vědí, že za zvadlé květiny jim nikdo nezaplatí, a navíc už si je příště ani neobjedná. Kromě záplavy květin ale ostrovy nabízejí ještě mnoho dalších krás. Vzhledem k jejich poloze a příznivému klimatu se zde daří velkému počtu rostlinných i živočišných druhů, a to jak na zemi, tak ve vodě. Zejména jsou však ostrovy rájem profesionálních i amatérských ornitologů, protože jsou místem zastávek tažných ptáků na jejich cestě z Arktidy do Afriky, a tak je zde možno na velmi malém prostoru pozorovat řadu i těch nejvzácnějších ptačích druhů.
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02:10
GALLA WALLAH: THE SEARCH FOR THE BEST
Gurkhové prosluli statečností, věrností a nesmírnou houževnatostí. Dodnes jsou symbolem elity mezi speciálními vojenskými jednotkami.Britská armáda už 200 let provádí v Nepálu nábor Gurkhů. Už začátkem 19. století během války s Velkou Británií na sebe Gurkhové upozornili tím, jak odhodlaně bránili proti britskému vetřelci své malé království. Angličané, na které udatnost těchto bojovníků udělala mimořádný dojem, se prozíravě rozhodli si z nepřítele udělat spojence. Gurkhové pak pro britskou korunu bojovali a ztráceli životy ve všech významných válkách a ozbrojených konfliktech. Symbolem těchto ozbrojených jednotek se stal nůž khukrí—zahnutá mačeta, sloužící údajně k odsekávání nepřátelských hlav a opatřená kanálkem pro odvod krve, aby se vojáci při krvavé řeži nezašpinili. Tak se to alespoň traduje v legendách... Skutečností ale zůstává, že v současné době je pro mnohé nepálské rodiny přijetí jejich syna k britským vojenským jednotkám synonymem lepšího života. Ze svého žoldu jsou totiž tito rekruti schopni podporovat nejen svou rodinu, ale často i celou vesnici, ze které pocházejí. Zájem o přijetí je mezi nepálskými chlapci obrovský, vstupní testy jsou ovšem mimořádně náročné a projdou jimi pouze ti nejlepší. Kromě extrémně náročných fyzických testů musejí nováčci prokázat dovednosti jazykové, matematické a technické. Účastníci, kteří nevyhoví tvrdým kritériím, jsou bez milosti vyřazeni. Odmítnutých zájemců jsou každý rok tisíce. Výběr nových rekrutů je také dlouhý a náročný proces, který trvá zhruba tři měsíce. Zahajují jej členové odvodových komisí, sami bývalí Gurkhové, kteří se vydávají na pouť po nepálských vesničkách, kde vyhledávají vhodné uchazeče. Naděje všech vybraných chlapců se pak obracejí k hlavním centrům příjmu vojenských nováčků—městům Pókhaře a Dharanu, kde se v tvrdých podmínkách rozhodne o jejich dalším osudu. A všichni doufají, že budou mezi těmi úspěšnými...(Česká televize)
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03:00
ORGANIC PANIC (FASHION)
FASHION. Fashion isn’t just about adornment and style. What you wear can change the lives of people around the world, for better or worse. In this episode we look at how local designers and global chains respond to the growing demand for organic fashions. Furniture designer Lisa North is passionate about her personal style, but wonders if her clothes were made at the expense of garment workers’ health and safety. Kelly Drennan, founder of Fashion Takes Action, a group committed to reforming the fashion industry, explains how toxic materials and waste from conventional clothes pollute the earth and cost you money. Emily Scarlett, PR manager for H&M takes Lisa on a tour of their private showroom and makes the case for a corporate giant doing more to promote organic materials than anyone else. Lisa’s love of vintage clothes inspires her to simplify a complex problem.
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03:25
SPITSBERGEN (ICY ISLAND)
Během polárního dne, trvajícího několik měsíců, všichni pracují a všude vládne chaos a shon. Ale s příchodem polární noci jakoby se tu čas zastavil.Špicberky, norsky Svalbard, jsou ostrovy rozkládající se v Severním ledovém oceánu. Je to nejsevernější část Norského království a zároveň také Evropy. Podle Špicberské dohody z roku 1920 spadá souostroví pod přímou svrchovanost Norského království a od roku 1925 je rovněž jeho součástí. Podle Špicberské dohody ale také mohou občané zemí, které se staly jejími signatáři (dohodu podepsalo i bývalé Československo) stejným právem využívat přírodní nerostná bohatství ostrovů. Díky této dohodě zde například mohlo vzniknout několik osad majících stálé ruské osídlení. Nejvýznamnější aglomerací ostrovů je městečko Longyearbyen, které je správním střediskem souostroví a má kolem 2 000 obyvatel, převážně Norů a Rusů. Špicberky vypadají na první pohled malebně, ale jejich obyvatelé rozhodně lehký život nemají. Ostrovy leží za polárním kruhem a jsou z 60% pokryté ledovci a sněhem. Místní arktické podnebí ovlivňuje Golfský proud, který výrazně otepluje zejména západní pobřeží, a proto tu moře ani v zimě většinou zcela nezamrzá. Nicméně i přes příznivé působení Golfského proudu zde průměrné letní teploty dosahují maximálně 5° Celsia. Polární noc zde nastává v listopadu a končí v polovině února, aby ji zhruba od poloviny dubna vystřídal polární den. Hlavním zdrojem příjmů Špicberk je těžba uhlí. Norská státní uhelná společnost zde zaměstnává téměř 60% norské populace žijící na ostrově, a také zajišťuje některé místní služby a infrastrukturu. Další příjmy přináší rybolov a v posledních letech také vzrůstající turistický průmysl. A v neposlední řadě jsou Špicberky také domovem výzkumníků a badatelů, neboť po celém souostroví je roztroušeno mnoho klimatologických, geologických a dalších výzkumných stanic.(Česká televize)
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04:15
AUTISTS, A PLACE AMONG THE OTHERS?
Autism remains a mystery. People with autism will live with this disorder all their life and our societies are all facing the same question: how to take care of them? France lags behind on this subject. Comparing the experiences of other countries, Italy, Sweden, Germany, and Quebec, we will clarify the French situation and demonstrate that practices exist and allow to improve significantly the autist’s life. Every time it comes to real societal choices that reveal our various ways to approach difference. But there are in any case, no simple answers to this complex problem.
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05:10
PAST HUNTERS (S1 EP 07: RAZOR RUOCK'S HOME)
S1 EP 07: RAZOR RUOCK'S HOME. We visit the home of Soccer legend Neil "Razor" Ruddock which seems to be haunted. Is it his home specifically? Or are these ghosts attached to him?
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06:00
A DOG'S LIFE
Ve filmu Psí život z roku 1918 se obvyklá postava Charlieho Chaplina – tulák – jen těžce protlouká životem. Spí na ulici, nemá co jíst a potkávají ho jen samé nepříjemnosti. Jednoho dne zachrání opuštěného psíka Scrapse, kterého se ujme a který se stane jeho nejvěrnějším přítelem. Oba se vydají do salónu Zelená Lucerna, kde tulák potká nesmělou zpěvačku, do které se zamiluje. Je ale vzápětí vyhozen, neboť nemá peníze. Tam, kde obvykle tulák spává, poté Scraps ze země vyhrabe peněženku, kterou zde schovali zloději. A tak se tulák chopí příležitosti a vydává se opět do salónu…(Česká televize)
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06:45
MAN EATERS
The first documentary about the Human-leopard conflict in Sri Lanka, “Man Eaters: A Human Leopard Story” approaches the conflict by analyzing past and present cases of man-eating leopards in Sri Lanka and what led to their strange behavior. Unlike India, man-eating leopards in Sri Lanka are very rare.
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07:30
CAPTURE WILD SCHOOL (EP. 06)
EP. 06. A student is prepared to carry out the darting of a massive problematic buffalo that has been terrorizing staff members close to a camp. This task must be done on foot and the student needs to practice darting from many different distances before he can proceed.
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08:00
STOLEN TREASURES (EP. 2)
EP. 2. It’s the biggest museum in the world…the museum of artworks stolen over the centuries and never rediscovered. These works haunt the nightmares of their owners, and occupy the days of hundreds of police officers across the world, as well as those of a handful of private agencies; no country or museum of importance can claim to have been spared. According to Interpol, art theft is the fourth largest criminal trade, after the drug trade, the weapons trade and money laundering. How could it be otherwise, when the soaring price of art propels the value of some paintings into the tens of millions of Euros? This world appears to be full of mysteries. Crime syndicates rub shoulders with petty criminals and the police care more about recovering the items than they do about arresting the perpetrators.
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08:40
SPEED KILLS (EP. 03)
EP. 03. In the forest’s dark underworld, there’s a lot more happening than meets the eye. Under every rock, behind every tree, death could be lurking.Africa’s largest cobra is beat to the chase by the Giant bullfrog. Big Brown Bats use sonar to take out Wax moths at high speed. And the world’s 2nd fastest cat leaps 10 feet into the air after its aerial prey.When death comes to the underworld, it takes the express!
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09:30
DIVING OFF CAPE HORN
Mid-July, during the Antarctic winter when night-time temperatures sink to -20ºC, marks the beginning of the Centolla season on Tierra del Fuego. Spider crabs can grow up to a half meter long and may only be caught during a few months. It's peak season for crab fishermen on Cape Horn. Taking their boats out to sea, they will hoist the popular delicacy out of the icy water.
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10:25
TRAVEL THRU HISTORY (LOUISVILLE)
LOUISVILLE. And we're off! We learn the history of the world famous Kentucky Derby. Then, call your shot as we learn about one of America's most famous brands, Louisville Slugger. Also, we zip line in the world's only underground zip line attraction and visit the Ali Center.
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10:45
QUIRKY SCIENCE
In contrast with popular belief, Edison did not invent the light bulb. Many people contributed to the invention. Mind you, the first lamp was invented around 70,000 BC. Once upon a time we had limelight, which was actually quite unsafe, and then there were arc “arc lamps” – shedding light that blinded movie stars up to the point where they had to wear sunglasses. What Edison did was improve the light bulb to become a practical, affordable and safe product. He tested over 5000 filaments to make the bulb last: from bamboo fiber to a hair out of an assistant’s beard. At the same time others were working on light bulbs made with gasses, which we now know as energy efficient lamps. Modern-day lighting innovations are quite startling, a lot of them - we can’t even see with the naked eye… Lasers, for example. For the longest time it was merely a pet-theory of the grand Einstein. Nobody knew what to make of this idea that ‘atoms could release their excess energy as light’ When the laser was invented, people joked that the laser was ‘a solution looking for a problem’. Now it is omnipresent. In the near future: laser-light therapy by flashing the human brain.
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11:10
QUIRKY SCIENCE
In contrast with popular belief, Edison did not invent the light bulb. Many people contributed to the invention. Mind you, the first lamp was invented around 70,000 BC. Once upon a time we had limelight, which was actually quite unsafe, and then there were arc “arc lamps” – shedding light that blinded movie stars up to the point where they had to wear sunglasses. What Edison did was improve the light bulb to become a practical, affordable and safe product. He tested over 5000 filaments to make the bulb last: from bamboo fiber to a hair out of an assistant’s beard. At the same time others were working on light bulbs made with gasses, which we now know as energy efficient lamps. Modern-day lighting innovations are quite startling, a lot of them - we can’t even see with the naked eye… Lasers, for example. For the longest time it was merely a pet-theory of the grand Einstein. Nobody knew what to make of this idea that ‘atoms could release their excess energy as light’ When the laser was invented, people joked that the laser was ‘a solution looking for a problem’. Now it is omnipresent. In the near future: laser-light therapy by flashing the human brain.
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11:35
SHATTERED GROUND
V severní Britské Kolumbii se k ložisku plynu vrtá do dvou kilometrů hluboké skály pomocí hydraulického štěpení, frakování. Je to příslib nového, lukrativního zdroje energie. Tento způsob získávání plnu však vyvolává obavy a diskuze. Vrt se může směrovat téměř kamkoliv a ve skále může doslova zatáčet. Následně se napěchuje výbušninami, které vytvoří díry do skály. Poté je pod vysokým tlakem vrt propláchnut miliony litrů vody, písku a chemikálií. Skála se tak rozbije, jako sklo. Po vypuštění vody ve zlomech zůstávají zrnka písku, což umožňuje únik plynu. Použitá voda je chemikáliemi znehodnocená. Některé chemické složky jsou dokonce zákonně chráněny před zveřejněním, jako obchodní tajemství. V Americe vzniká tímto způsobem tisíce vrtů. První frakovací práce byly zahájeny poblíž města Dish v Texasu. Momentálně je zde 15 000 břidlicových vrtů a v brzké době se předpokládá 100 000. Jak se vývoj stupňoval, starosta Calvin si začal uvědomovat, že to jde s jeho městem z kopce. Občany začal obtěžovat agresivní zápach, který způsobuje svědění, škrábání v krku atd. Dětem se začalo spouštět krvácení z nosu. Ze studie o ovzduší byla zjištěna vysoká koncentrace nebezpečných chemikálií. Calvin studii zveřejnil pomocí médií a zpráva vyvolala rozruch.
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12:25
THE PAST HUNTERS (THACKRAY MEDICAL MUSEUM)
THACKRAY MEDICAL MUSEUM. Derek Acorah's The Past Hunters investigate Thackray Medical Museum, believed to one of Leeds most haunted buildings. Workers claim to have witnessed constant paranormal activity in the museum and one claim is that two Victorian ghosts are trapped inside of the location.
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13:10
SAVE THE BUCARDO
Lidé jsou fascinováni horskými kozami už věky. Málokdo však tuší, kolik úsilí bylo vloženo do záchrany jednoho poddruhu – vzácného kozorožce pyrenejského. Na konci minulého století se kozorožec pyrenejský ocitl na seznamu ohrožených druhů a jeho čas se nebezpečně nachýlil. Lov i přirozeně nelítostné životní prostředí kozorožců kriticky zredukovalo jejich počty. Mezinárodní tým vědců se chopil iniciativy a začal pracovat na řešení, jež by vzácnému živočichu umožnilo přežít. Pablo Lozano představuje toto úsilí a jeho výsledky v dokumentu, jehož tvorba trvala celkem tři roky. Film zachycuje nejen práci vědců, ale také vášeň, strach a naděje, které je na této záchranné misi provázely.
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14:10
BOTETI: THE RETURNING RIVER
Uplynulých 20 let byla řeka Boteti jen suchým a prašným korytem. Nyní se vše změnilo. Řeka znovu ožila a přináší životadárnou vodu zvířatům, která zde žijí. Vydatné deště na Angolské vrchovině způsobily záplavy v deltě Okavanga v Botswaně, které umožnily vodě proudit desetiletí starými cestami. Obnovená řeka Boteti nyní dodává tento životně důležitý živel slonům, krokodýlům a mnoha dalším zvířecím obyvatelům, kteří v této vyprahlé a nemilosrdné krajině přežili díky dlouhým pochodům ke vzdáleným napajedlům. Řada těchto zvířat v životě neviděla tekoucí vodu a obnovu dlouho zapomenuté Boteti oslavují především sloni.
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15:00
IN THE STARLIGHT
During the darkest hours of the night, while the rest of the world is sleeping, outdoor photographer Paul Zizka ventures out into the wilderness in search of the world's starriest skies. His journey to photograph the celestial wonders takes him from his home amongst the peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the wild, desert dunes of Namibia and remote ice caps of Greenland. Ever the adventurer, he must balance his work and passion for photography with his equal devotion as a family man. In the Starlight is an intimate portrayal of Paul's quest to capture the night skies, and what his time spent under the stars has taught him about life, love, adventure, and our place in the universe.
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15:50
OH DIOR!
Oh, Dior is an exclusive and sophisticated documentary on the French designer Christian Dior, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the brand.
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16:40
TROUBLE IN LEMUR LAND
Vysoko v horách na severovýchodě Madagaskaru žije jeden z nejvážněji ohrožených primátů na světě. Sifaků bílých už dnes zbývá pouze necelá tisícovka a tato oblast v odlehlém deštném lese zvaná Marojejy-Anjanaharibe-Sud je jejich jediným domovem. Zdejší rozeklaný terén v minulosti udržoval sifaky v relativním bezpečí, ale situace se nyní znepokojivým tempem mění. Toto malebné místo vážně ohrožuje ilegální těžba dřeva zapříčiněná zvýšenou mezinárodní poptávkou po vysoce vyhledávaném růžovém dřevě a ebenu a zbytky přirozeného prostředí sifaků decimují bezohledné dřevařské gangy.
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17:30
CHINA UNCOVERED (THE COST OF BEAUTY RISING)
Fashion designer Ji Cheng has shown her designs at London fashion week and, like beauty stylist A Zhi, is beginning to challenge the monopoly of Western brands in China. New levels of expendable income mean the wallets of the wealthy elite are helping fund this rising beauty scene and creating a market for luxury goods for shrewd businesswoman Felicity Feng. Expats from everywhere are trying to gain a foothold in this blossoming city, but can they handle its lightning speed?
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18:30
FENTANYL (THE UNSTOPPABLE EPIDEMIC)
THE UNSTOPPABLE EPIDEMIC. Canadians’ attention has been briefly grabbed by the headline: the story--an abnormally high number of overdose deaths caused by a drug called fentanyl. It merited a few days attention and then was pushed off the stage by other concerns. What Canadians failed to appreciate was that those few headlines offered a foreboding glimpse of what might be one of the most destructive waves of illegal drugs to hit North America since Pablo Escobar flooded the continent with cheap and powerful cocaine. Fentanyl is a killer. And fentanyl isn’t just preying on the addict population of this country. Its victims are also Canada’s unsuspecting middle-class. And the epidemic is showing no signs of letting up. In fact all signs point to the death count rising as more and more powerful versions of this drug seep into the country.The result, Canadians have no idea what’s “slouching” towards them in the near future. Through the eyes of four insiders in the fentanyl industry, Dam Builder Productions will take the audience inside this world in way that will enlighten, outrage, and even fascinate.
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19:15
SARAH SHARK (EP. 01)
EP. 01. Sarah travels to one of the top 10 dive destinations in Australia (Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW) to dive with three species of Wobbegong Sharks within the Cape Byron Marine Park. She also conducts a street poll with members of the public to find out what they think about sharks.
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19:40
A YEAR IN THE WILD (EP.1)
EP.1. Rosemary catches up with the conservancy’s rarest large carnivore, a coalition of 3 male cheetahs. The Pungwe pack get waist deep into their hunting as they pursue a wildebeest into a water pan. Denning season has begun. The pack are on the hunt for impala. Rosemary deals with a shocking snare removal. The splinters take on another herd of wildebeest.
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20:25
THE BEST SHEEPDOGS FROM WALES
The film follows Nigel and his dogs throughout the summer. Nigel Watkins is a farmer and vice-world champion sheepdog handler. Together with his partner, Janet, he runs his little farm Llanddeusant in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the south of Wales. Farming takes up a fair amount of his time, but his hobbies take up much more of it: he trains Border Collies, a breed of sheepdog.
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21:15
YVES SAINT LAURENT (FIRESTARTER)
FIRESTARTER. A documentary of a true pioneer of fashion. Sabbatical Entertainment celebrates one of the most influential designers ever as we explore the designer's unparalleled professional acclaim, as well as his fascinating and tumultuous personal life. Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise in the 1960s as well as the tuxedo suit for women. He was able to adapt his style to accommodate the changes in fashion during his entire career. Sabbatical Entertainment’s original documentary shows viewers how YSL approached fashion with a different narrative by wanting women to look comfortable yet elegant at the same time.
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22:00
SHOW ME WHERE YOU LIVE (RIO DE JANEIRO, ANOTHER FACE OH THE FAVELAS)
RIO DE JANEIRO, ANOTHER FACE OH THE FAVELAS. Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them? As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it. In this series of 20 films, of 26 minutes each, the habitat will be a major showcase revealing our capacity to adapt ourselves at a time where we need to find solutions in order to address immense changes.
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22:30
SHOW ME WHERE YOU LIVE (BOLIVIE THE ALTIPLANO’S SALT DESERT)
BOLIVIE THE ALTIPLANO’S SALT DESERT. Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them? As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it. In this series of 20 films, of 26 minutes each, the habitat will be a major showcase revealing our capacity to adapt ourselves at a time where we need to find solutions in order to address immense changes.
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23:00
WONDER (NATURE'S GAMES)
NATURE'S GAMES. Seg 1 Carrion flowers. Carrion flowers are the unorthodox perception of flowers for they are rare, big, and very unpleasant. Other terms are stink flowers and corpse flowers. The biggest flower in the world, rafflesia arnoldii, is a carrion flower. These flowers are difficult to find and reproduce and could breed through cross-pollination by attracting flies and dung beetles. Seg 2 Aposematism. Aposematism is a form of signalling that enables protection for both preys and predators by giving signs of poison and danger through showing off the bright colors and patterns on their epidermal layers that become associated with inedibility. Some species have developed mimicry based on aposematism in order to avail the protection aposematic colors give. Seg 3 Cuckoo Misdirection. Cuckoo misdirection demonstrates the mimicking abilities of a female cuckoo in order to find host nests to hatch her eggs. The female mimics a cry of a predator bird in order to frighten the hosts, leaving them vulnerable, thus the cuckoo can seize the chance to drop her egg on a host nest. Seg 4 Pheromones. Animal pheromones are the chemicals secreted and released by different species to communicate with other organisms. There are various types serving different purposes, ranging from reproduction, to trailing, to alarms. Some pheromones are also specific to one species of animals. Seg 5 Deimatic Behavior. Deimatic behavior is another type of defensive behavior in animals that also involves mimicry. It’s the opposite of aposematism because while aposematism works by blatantly showing or signalling its danger or unpalatability, deimatic behavior relies on the element of surprise to startle predators in order for species to flee to safety.
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23:30
JAPANESE HEIGHTS
There is more to Japan's natural landscape than just Mount Fuji! Discover the country's numerous mountains and the ethos of the people who live there. From mountains with eight peaks, mountain gods who keep locals in their awe to building snow monsters & embracing modern activities like skiing - this documentary shows the unseen side to Japan!
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TV vodič - subota, 11.05.2024

00:20
INDIANS IN CANADA
The six remaining Indian tribes of the Tsilqhot’in in Canada are trying to combat the commercialization and exploitation of their land. The Xeni Gwet'in First Nation has been litigating to finally secure rights to their own land against the British Crown in a huge court case going back over 20 years. Representing all Indian tribes, Chief Roger William is the chief plaintiff in the most significant case in the history of indigenous case law. The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa has handed down its verdict.
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01:20
THAILAND'S ELEPHANTS, GET OUT OF THE CITY!
In former times, 4.000 elephants and their Mahouts used to work in Thailand's forestry but nowadays, they are no longer welcome in Bangkok. Since then, at the end of the 1980s, when the government stopped deforestation, they have been unemployed. More and more elephant guides have moved to the big cities. For 4 years now, the government has been trying to ban them from the cities, as they are a safety risk for street traffic. Non Yamdee lives with his elephant Poon Thap in the outer districts of Bangkok but doesn't want to be caught by the police and resettled. He has heard about a new elephant camp in the south – and that is where he intends to go.
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02:10
NEW FRONTIER (FROM THERE TO HERE)
FROM THERE TO HERE. Series introduction and the study of Earth from orbit. The sky above is littered with stars and countless galaxies. It is where we come from and where we are destined to return. The first phase of this journey is complete, now commences the second, with robotics, advanced technologies and sheer daring we are now going where before we only dreamt.
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02:35
NEW FRONTIER (RETURN TO THE MOON)
RETURN TO THE MOON. The Moon, our closest celestial companion. Our indispensible dance partner through the cosmos. Lighting our night sky and gently tugging at our shores. Few have walked on her surface, though her allure remains strong, once again we are glancing her way with renewed interest and with a view to return very soon.
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03:05
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP (10: MENORCA)
10: MENORCA. The European islands are renowned primarily for their hotel resorts. However, we will show you a completely different face of theirs: forests, beaches, coves, mountains, valleys and rivers. Perhaps you will find places that will take your breath away. Why just lie on the beach when there is so much to see? Put on some good hiking shoes, pull your shoelaces tight, and get to know the entire island like the back of your hand.
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03:40
TRAVEL THRU HISTORY (LOUISVILLE)
LOUISVILLE. And we're off! We learn the history of the world famous Kentucky Derby. Then, call your shot as we learn about one of America's most famous brands, Louisville Slugger. Also, we zip line in the world's only underground zip line attraction and visit the Ali Center.
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04:05
TRAVEL THRU HISTORY (NEW ORLEANS)
NEW ORLEANS. The Saints come marching in as we tour the iconic St. Louis Cathedral and the mysterious Ursuline Convent in New Orleans. We delve into Mardi Gras history at Mardi Gras World and visit the National WWII Museum's world class collection.
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04:30
PAST HUNTERS (S1 EP 08: BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH)
S1 EP 08: BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the most visited attractions in the United Kingdom. People visit it not only for the fun, but to also hopefully catch a glimpse of the many ghosts that haunt there.
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05:15
INFESTATION (FORESTS UNDER ATTACK)
FORESTS UNDER ATTACK. Forests are crucial for our survival on Earth. They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and supply all living forms with clean oxygen. “We are like a patient in a hospital bed that is turning down their oxygen tank and thinking they could live with a little bit less oxygen and meanwhile the CO2 is increasing in the room” says journalist Andrew Nikiforuk.
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06:10
APPLE THE TYRANNY OF COOL
Apple, the brand that symbolises counter-culture, has become a giant that dictates cultural norms and trends. At the root of their success story lies the genius marketing ploy of making mainstream power look tacky by declaring themselves counter to it, thereby conquering consumers with their cool. The death of Steve Jobs, on October 5th, provided a dramatic illustration of the paradox of Apple, which is at the heart of this film. It is the first time in history that an entrepreneur has been applauded and mourned as a benefactor of mankind, and their commercial success lauded as a work of genius. This fascinating ability to combine a "rebel-brand" image with huge commercial profits will be the object of this documentary investigation, which examines both the universe of Mac and modern man and his ambiguities. Tracing the history of the brand, from the beginnings of the small computer company to today's multinational, the film shows how Apple has taken a giant bite out of the market, thanks to its aesthetic choices, emotional marketing and indisputable technological ingenuity.
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07:05
ANATOLIA LAND OF THE APRICOTS
Millions of golden yellow fruits dry out in the sun. They are called 'Gold of Mesopotamia', the juicy apricots of Anatolia. On the plantations at the shore of the Euphrates grow 95 % of all apricots processed worldwide. But the idyllic atmosphere is deceiving: behind this picturesque façade, seething conflicts erupt among the old patriarchs about more self-determination and, above all, the concerns over climate change and its effects on the harvest are hovering.
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08:00
STOLEN TREASURES (EP. 3)
EP. 3. It’s the biggest museum in the world…the museum of artworks stolen over the centuries and never rediscovered. These works haunt the nightmares of their owners, and occupy the days of hundreds of police officers across the world, as well as those of a handful of private agencies; no country or museum of importance can claim to have been spared. According to Interpol, art theft is the fourth largest criminal trade, after the drug trade, the weapons trade and money laundering. How could it be otherwise, when the soaring price of art propels the value of some paintings into the tens of millions of Euros? This world appears to be full of mysteries. Crime syndicates rub shoulders with petty criminals and the police care more about recovering the items than they do about arresting the perpetrators.
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08:40
ZENITH (EP. 9)
EP. 9. Zenith – Advances in Space Exploration reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.
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09:10
ZENITH (EP. 10)
EP. 10. Zenith – Advances in Space Exploration reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.
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09:40
BHUTAN IN THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, the small kingdom of Bhutan has decided to do away with the dictatorship of Gross Domestic Product and economic growth at all costs. A new wealth indicator has now become the country’s gold standard: Gross National Happiness. Launched by the country’s fourth King, the “new paradigm” is based on four pillars: protection of the environment; conservation and promotion of Bhutanese culture; good governance; and responsible and sustainable economic development.
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10:45
QUIRKY SCIENCE
In contrast with popular belief, Edison did not invent the light bulb. Many people contributed to the invention. Mind you, the first lamp was invented around 70,000 BC. Once upon a time we had limelight, which was actually quite unsafe, and then there were arc “arc lamps” – shedding light that blinded movie stars up to the point where they had to wear sunglasses. What Edison did was improve the light bulb to become a practical, affordable and safe product. He tested over 5000 filaments to make the bulb last: from bamboo fiber to a hair out of an assistant’s beard. At the same time others were working on light bulbs made with gasses, which we now know as energy efficient lamps. Modern-day lighting innovations are quite startling, a lot of them - we can’t even see with the naked eye… Lasers, for example. For the longest time it was merely a pet-theory of the grand Einstein. Nobody knew what to make of this idea that ‘atoms could release their excess energy as light’ When the laser was invented, people joked that the laser was ‘a solution looking for a problem’. Now it is omnipresent. In the near future: laser-light therapy by flashing the human brain.
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11:10
QUIRKY SCIENCE
In contrast with popular belief, Edison did not invent the light bulb. Many people contributed to the invention. Mind you, the first lamp was invented around 70,000 BC. Once upon a time we had limelight, which was actually quite unsafe, and then there were arc “arc lamps” – shedding light that blinded movie stars up to the point where they had to wear sunglasses. What Edison did was improve the light bulb to become a practical, affordable and safe product. He tested over 5000 filaments to make the bulb last: from bamboo fiber to a hair out of an assistant’s beard. At the same time others were working on light bulbs made with gasses, which we now know as energy efficient lamps. Modern-day lighting innovations are quite startling, a lot of them - we can’t even see with the naked eye… Lasers, for example. For the longest time it was merely a pet-theory of the grand Einstein. Nobody knew what to make of this idea that ‘atoms could release their excess energy as light’ When the laser was invented, people joked that the laser was ‘a solution looking for a problem’. Now it is omnipresent. In the near future: laser-light therapy by flashing the human brain.
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11:40
CREATIVE KILLERS (EP. 01)
EP. 01. Peppered across Africa are a few iconic locations that are renowned for killing action. Arenas bathed in a history of blood, places where Africa’s icons have hunted successfully for generations. Predators here develop unique and clever ways to hunt. But the circumstances aren’t the driving factor in this story. Sometimes these predators look for the perfect patch of ground to kill, a small area of long grass, or a single path that leads to the perfect ambush. How do they amplify their age-old skills by using the lie of the land? Savuti is big cat country. But only the most resourceful cats make it to the top.The Marsh Pride, Savuti’s resident lions, is faced with their toughest challenge this winter: Buffalo. The complicated mix of boggy marsh, open plains and dense woodland provide extra obstacles in their path to a meal. Over centuries these heavyweights have adapted their hunting strategy to Savuti’s every challenge and the buffalos’ every move. And their secret: The nighttime hunt. When the sun sets, the tables begin to turn and Savuti is at the pride’s mercy. But there’s no shortage of challenges: Saba, the pride matriarch and most experienced hunter, has got to provide for her pride and keep them, and her territory, safe from two young male lions that are trespassing on Marsh Pride territory. It all seems doable until she gets injured after a run-in with hyenas… A lone female leopard is Savuti’s ultimate innovator. Her environment has forced her to change her hunting strategy and her prey, and she’s thriving!We follow three characters through Savuti’s winter, starting with the disappearance of the small game and the arrival of the buffalo. The film looks at how our characters use the environment and features of the landscape to their advantage. We focus on the numerous challenges of Savuti – the things that make it such a hostile place for predators, and also highlight the inter-predatory battles between the Marsh Pride and the Nomads. We look at the challenges the young leopard is faced with while hunting under the lions’ radar and trying to survive in her non-leopard-friendly environment.
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12:30
SEED HUNTER
Our planet is heating up and one of the first casualties will be the crops that supply our food. Scientists are working overtime to find solutions including going back to the ancestral origins of our staple foods. SEED HUNTER will take you on a remarkable journey from the drought ravaged farms of Australia, to the heart of the Middle East, to the mountains of Tajikistan where charismatic Australian scientist Dr Ken Street – a real life version of Indiana Jones – and his team of ‘gene detectives’ hunt for plant genes that will help our food withstand the impact of 21st century global warming. Along the way we meet farmers around the world who are struggling to grow crops in a climate that’s gone haywire, as well as scientists working at the front line of gene technology to save tomorrow’s food. At journey’s end, deep in the Arctic Circle, Ken deposits his bounty of seed in the newly constructed seed bank known as the ‘doomsday vault.’
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13:20
TUNING 2 YOU: INDIA'S LOST MUSICIANS (WEST BENGAL)
WEST BENGAL. Soumik arrives in the city of joy Kolkata in search of his musical roots and puts together his team. They head into the villages in search of travelling minstrels known as Bauls. Their journey leads them deeper into impoverished rural hinterlands where an old man sings under his broken down house. These musicians are driven by deep faith and extraordinary spiritual resilience. Their daughters sing and children learn deep lessons in simple words.
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13:50
TUNING 2 YOU: INDIA'S LOST MUSICIANS (RAJASTHAN)
RAJASTHAN. In Ajmer, Soumik meets Qawwali group who invite him to play inside the spectactular Ajmer Sharif Darga. He crashes a wedding, jams with tribal drummers, escapes from the police and discovers a group of women singers who have never left their village but who would like to travel and sing in the cities.
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14:20
BIG COAST (DUNCANBY LODGE SEASON KICKOFF)
DUNCANBY LODGE SEASON KICKOFF. For 15 years the Big Coast Crew has remained completely committed to expedition boating, showcasing West Coast adventure and telling the tales of this final frontier. From iconic Chinook salmon to Grizzlies, Spirit Bear and Orcas, incredible wildlife roams this land and keeps watch over one of the last great coastal ecosystems on Earth. Each season, Big Coast runs the BC Inside Passage from Alaska and Prince Rupert Southbound through Great Bear Rainforest and Vancouver Island. It’s an epic journey of 1,500 kilometres through pristine coastal waterways and wilderness. And each season, with marine weather, wildlife and fish migrations, is a little bit different. In the spirit of coastal conservation, Big Coast practices catch-and-release Tyee Chinook Salmon (over 30lbs) angling and only taking what you need. Going strong for 15 years, Big Coast features 13 new half hour episodes every year! A 300-mile boat trip from Vancouver to Duncanby Lodge in Rivers Inlet for Percy Walkus Hatchery Chinook Fundraiser!
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BIG COAST (PRINCE RUPERT CHINOOK AND HALI)
PRINCE RUPERT CHINOOK AND HALI. Fishing Prince Rupert, Ha-Nee-Nah Lodge on Dundas Island and Hecate Strait for Chinook Salmon and Pacific Halibut!
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15:10
HAWAII (BEACHBOYS ON PATROL)
BEACHBOYS ON PATROL. For many people Hawaii is paradise on earth. The Archipelago is a veritable jewel in need of special protection. 360° GEO Report closely follows Hawaii's Nature Conservation patrol. The police of the Departments of Land and Natural Resources carry out their duty on all the islands of Hawaii. The officers of the DLNR wander through the Islands on a daily basis, patrolling from the mountain peaks to the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
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16:05
RACE OF LIFE (EP. 07)
EP. 07. With predators practically always on the lookout for a meal, prey must constantly avoid being eaten. Any defensive adaptation that prey can utilize adds to the chances of survival for its species. Some adaptations are defense mechanisms which can give the prey an advantage against their enemies. The first is very direct and comes naturally. Animals can use speed as a very effective means of escaping predators. In the evolutionary history of big herbivores and the carnivores that prey upon them, the phrase “arms race”is only technically a metaphor. Antelope are literally born to run, and many of the things that chase them, such as the cheetah, are either masters of endurance or champion sprinters. The evolutionary story almost writes itself: over millions of years of chasing, and being chased, wherever predators evolved to move quickly, their prey were selected to run even faster. Except of course there’s more to life than running for your life. An antelope’s frame is under more demands than evading cheetahs—it also needs to travel long distances to follow food availability with the shifting rainy season. The ostrich meanwhile stands at one extreme of bird evolution, for although unable to fly, of all the birds the ostrich runs the fastest race of life. More peculiar still is the Golden Wheel spider, the only creature known to turn itself into a wheel in order to get away from trouble. There are many ways to win the race, when the goal is always survival.
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16:35
OUTTA TOWN ADVENTURES (S2)
S2. Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
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17:00
OUTTA TOWN ADVENTURES (S2)
S2. Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
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17:25
CHINA UNCOVERED THE RHYTHM OF MODERN CHINA
Famous Chinese Erhu player Zhao Lei is leaving his stamp on classical Chinese music by experimenting with musical fusion between the East and West. On a sharper note in downtown Shanghai, Yuyintang Livehouse opens its doors to contemporary music lovers. The spiritual home of cutting edge beats in Shanghai, Yuyintang has started the careers of Visual Kei band Lilith and progressive metal rockers Mathlotus, but the modern music scene is still reeling from the Rock ‘n’ Roll ban of the Cultural Revolution. Join them as they strive to become the rock stars of tomorrow.
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18:30
MINDWORKS (THE BRIAN-EYE PROCESS)
THE BRIAN-EYE PROCESS. Understanding how we think and see by playing games with our brains. This factual entertainment series explores the way we see and interpret the world around us with engaging tests, activities, demonstrations and explanations. In each episode we experience visual and audio illusions, sensory puzzles and brain tricks from the worlds of art, science, nature and psychology and learn why they baffle our senses.
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18:55
MINDWORKS (OUR AMAZING BRAIN)
OUR AMAZING BRAIN. Understanding how we think and see by playing games with our brains. This factual entertainment series explores the way we see and interpret the world around us with engaging tests, activities, demonstrations and explanations. In each episode we experience visual and audio illusions, sensory puzzles and brain tricks from the worlds of art, science, nature and psychology and learn why they baffle our senses.
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19:20
A YEAR IN THE WILD (EP.2)
EP.2. A resident baboon on one of the ranches requires some human help to extract a snare. The splinters pack run into a coalition of cheetahs. Jess visits the new-born Splinters pups. Pungwe are on the hunt for big game as they take on formidable buffalo. The Splinters once again demonstrate their extraordinary hunting tactics.
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20:00
AFRICA'S DEADLIEST (EP. 01)
EP. 01. Masters of stealth or speed, using enhanced senses and lethal strategies to hunt, Africa’s killers include the incredibly fast cheetah and lions, which while slower, have raw power and ingenious teamwork on their side. The rivers, meanwhile, hold fearsome crocodiles.
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20:50
THE RESCUE DOGS OF LAKE GARDA
17 year old Ester and her dog Mia have big plans: saving lives at Lake Garda. In the north of Italy swimming rescue dogs are on duty at several lakes and the Mediterranean Sea. After traffic accidents, drowning is worldwide the second most common cause of death by accident. But a rescue is always difficult as the rescuer itself can be in danger. Like Mia, the Italian rescue dogs are mostly Newfoundland's- dogs who love the water and with a weight of at least 66 pounds (30 Kilo?), are able to pull people out of the water. For 3 years the dog- owners and their animals are trained to save lives. But the biggest challenge for Ester waits at the end: a jump out of a helicopter.
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21:45
ORGANIC PANIC (HOME)
HOME. Is your home making your family sick? From cleaners to carpets, most of our homes are filled with potentially deadly chemicals. New mother Jaya Bone wants to keep her baby happy and healthy, but worries that she can’t afford an all-organic house. She visits eco-expert Kym Klopp at her natural lifestyle store. Kym describes key home products and furnishings that can be toxic and identifies organic alternatives. Brendan Seale, Sustainability Manager for Ikea tries to convince Jaya that everything doesn’t have to be organic to be safe. Jaya becomes emotional when she struggles to make the best choices for her daughter.
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22:10
LIFE IN THE BLUE
Naše oceány neúnavně mění pevný povrch Země, ovlivňovány přitažlivostí Slunce a Měsíce. Tato obrovská vodní masa pokrývá 70 % povrchu planety a dosahuje průměrné hloubky 4000 metrů. Přesto zůstává skrytý svět pod její hladinou do velké míry nespatřený. My do něj nahlédneme... Snímek Úžasný mořský život odhaluje výjimečnou rozmanitost života v modravých dálavách otevřeného oceánu. Jeho děj se odehrává ve zvláštním desetimetrovém pásu těsně pod hladinou. Mnoho druhů využívá tuto část moře k migraci a lovu. Jiné dokázaly najít geniální způsoby maskování na i na tomto místě, kde se zdánlivě nedá ukrýt.(TV Prima)
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