Beyond The Silk Road

Led by actor Dominic West, BEYOND THE SILK ROAD is a feature-length documentary exploring the heart of Kyrgyzstan, a hidden gem of Central Asia. Through encounters with traders, herders and highland farmers, it reveals how the ancient Silk Road and nomadic traditions continue to shape the country’s identity. West begins in the south at a remote high-altitude caravanserai, before meeting a yak herder whose animals remain central to life in the mountains. In the capital, he travels with adventurer Alexandra Tolstoy and reunites with The Wire co-star Clarke Peters for a breathtaking horseback journey into the western highlands, living as nomads have for generations. What begins as a travelogue becomes a reflection on resilience, hospitality and the quiet strength of tradition.

Scotland's Scenic Railways

Meet the people who work the railway and safeguard these iconic routes through coastal towns and rural villages, a breath-taking Highland landscape voted the world's most beautiful railway. This programme meets the people who work on the railway and those who safeguard these iconic routes. We follow in Harry Potter’s footsteps on The Jacobite steam train across the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct. We join YouTube sensations, Geoff and Vicki, who have visited all 2,567 of Britain’s railway stations and now travel on the Caledonian Sleeper on a 24-hour return journey to the UK’s highest station and we join two hundred lucky passengers aboard the last tour of a steam train as she says goodbye to traveling the lines after 50 years.

Beyond The Edge

Best friends, sky diver Jokke Sommer and big wave surfer Niccolo Porcella are on a mission to push the boundaries of their human capabilities to become elite athletes in both of their sports in this awe-inspiring travel adventure series. With some of the world’s most progressive athletes along for the ride, they travel to breathtaking locations in Hawaii, California, Brazil, Switzerland, Italy, Tahiti, Sweden, and Norway, experiencing the vibrant landscapes and cultures that are unique to each location, as they explore the limits of their physical and mental capacity. From riding the stunning big waves of Maui, to flying over the epic fjords of Norway, viewers will witness heart-stopping feats of athleticism, experience the sights, sounds, and colours of the planet's most beautiful destinations, and be moved by the spirit of those pursuing the ultimate adventure. As they journey across the world, making lifelong friendships, and creating unforgettable memories, Jokke and Niccolo discover that sometimes dreams are more about the road it takes to get there and who you become on the journey.

Adam Richman Eats Football

ADAM RICHMAN EATS FOOTBALL follows globally renowned food explorer Adam Richman as he embarks on a unique food tour of Britain, blending his two passions: food and football. Traveling from London to Liverpool, Brighton to Glasgow, Adam explores the food cultures surrounding some of the country’s biggest football clubs. From classic fan-favourites pies and burgers to elevated fine dining at top stadiums, the series showcases the diverse culinary offerings at the heart of matchdays. Along the way, Adam meets talented chefs, passionate fans, and local food makers, uncovering the stories behind the ingredients and traditions that fuel football culture. It’s a delicious journey through Britain’s love of food, football, and community.

Trading Places

TRADING PLACES is an unscripted format that brings together people from contrasting social groups and asks them to live inside each other’s worlds. In each episode, three members of a contemporary “tribe” spend a full week immersed in the daily life, routines, and rules of a community whose values and way of living are very different from their own. Filmed around the clock, the series observes what happens when preconceptions are confronted, differences become apparent, and new relationships emerge, revealing whether the experience leads to conflict, understanding, or lasting change for both guests and hosts. FORMAT AVAILABLE

The Beautiful People

Each year hundreds of international brands shoot their advertising campaigns in the idyllic city of Cape Town. THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE follows a group of American, British and Brazilian fashion models who travel to the city to cash in on the summer season. Each episode delves into the reality of their day-to-day interactions as they attempt to find work, friends and build their careers over a 3 month period. Featuring appearances from The Model Agency's Carole White and America's Next Top Model's Aminat Ayinde, the show offers viewers a true reality check on the business of selling your looks.

Britain's Scenic Railways At Christmas

BRITAIN'S SCENIC RAILWAYS AT CHRISTMAS follows the railway workers, volunteers and travellers who share their experiences of Britain’s most scenic railways with both warmth and humour during this festive time of year.

Earth Oven

Acclaimed actor Temuera Morrison (Star Wars' Jango and Boba Fett) hosts EARTH OVEN, a cultural, round-the-world adventure that explores the earth oven - a way of cooking that transcends location and time. At the heart of the journey is the hangi - New Zealand’s traditional earth oven - and Temuera’s deep personal connection to this ancestral way of cooking. But earth ovens are found in Indigenous cultures around the world, each with their own rich stories. From the the volcanic islands of Hawaii to the sacred mountains of Chile, the red soils of Australia, the heartlands of Mexico, and the mystical landscapes of Jordan, Temuera explores how food, fire, and earth connect people across continents. Each episode is a celebration of Indigenous resilience, culinary tradition, and the spiritual bond between land and culture. EARTH OVEN offers a globally resonant series that’s as nourishing to the soul as it is to the senses.

Living Beach

Where do waves come from, and why are they always parallel to the shore, no matter which way the shore faces? THE LIVING BEACH highlights the world’s most unique and amazing beaches, and reveals how physics, nature and our own interactions contribute to the creation and evolution of these coastlines.

World's Most Scenic River Journeys

There’s no better perspective than from a boat on a river, as it gently winds its way through stunning landscapes and outstanding natural beauty. Bill Nighy narrates this visually stunning six-part documentary series, telling the stories of six epic river journeys through the characters who live and work on them. Winding through rivers in the UK, Europe, Canada and the USA, each episode showcases beautiful and distinctive landscapes, from emerald green hills, ancient forests and biodiverse river deltas, to fairytale castles, chocolate box villages and iconic cities. We meet the rich diversity of people who live and work on the rivers, hitch rides on fishing boats and yachts, even canoes and replica Viking Ships, hopping on and off to explore the wealth of hidden stories along the riverbanks of the world’s most beautiful rivers. *Ratings: 1.2 million viewers each and the 4th highest rated show in the Friday night slot on Channel 5 in the UK *Brand new series World's Most Scenic River Journeys launched on Channel 5 on 2nd April 2021 in the Friday 8pm slot *Running for six episodes, the show averaged 1.2m/6.5% Individuals, growing 8% against the weekday slot average *The programme also performed well for key demographics, increasing 45% for ABC1s to a share of 8.0% and an even higher 51% for ABC1 Men to a share of 8.6% *Whilst on air, Channel 5 was the fourth most popular terrestrial for ABC1 Men, beating the likes of Joe Lycett and News on Channel 4 *Across its run, 6.7m came to the show at one point, with 38% watching two or more episodes