Christmas at Stately Homes

Christmas is celebrated with England's grandest Stately Homes as they throw open their doors to welcome more than a million visitors through the festive season. Exclusive behind the scenes access has been negotiated with aristocrats and staff as they deck their halls with hundreds of Christmas trees, millions of baubles and billions of fairy lights. Tradition runs deep, and each ‘Stately’ celebrates Christmas in their own unique way, and the festive season is the key to unlocking a privileged insight into Britain’s most famous family homes. All combine the magical ingredients of this special time of the year with enchanting history and access to aristocracy.

My Retreat

MY RETREAT takes you inside the iconic and the unique properties found along some of the world’s most scenic shorelines, riverbanks and mountainsides. It might be called a chalet, country house, cottage or cabin, but at its core it is a retreat – a place people go to escape their everyday life. MY RETREAT visits them all, from the humble to the spectacular, and from the traditional to the bizarre.

What's In A Name

A fun and exciting romp through history telling the stories of the names we know best—from perfume to hockey teams and cars to cocktails. What names have worked, why, and what impact have they had? Every episode sets out to help name something new like a newly invented electric car, a mouth-watering chocolate bar, or a baby about to be born! Branding experts and celebrities weigh in - actor George Wendt (Norm from Cheers) gives tips on branding beer, wrestling legends Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan weigh in on punchy monikers in the ring, and musician Randy Bachman gives a young band tips on finding a name that rocks.

Cabin Truckers

There’s a dream home—and there’s a dream location. CABIN TRUCKERS follows the incredible exploits of hauling colossal cabins to remote, picturesque locations. Watch as an expert team navigates through extremely rocky, mountainous terrain to deliver precious cargo to thrilled homeowners.

Out of Country

We’ve all seen footage of rock stars on stage or in the studio. But what do they do in their off time? Unscripted, informal and insightful, we travel with well-known music makers including Kathleen Edwards, Colin James, Kim Stockwood, Doc Walker, Emerson Drive and Tara Oram as they make their great escape from the hectic and demanding world of recording and touring. From New Zealand to Europe, OUT OF COUNTRY takes the road less travelled as our music star tour-guides step out of their element and into the best kind of trouble.

Brojects

In BROJECTS, brothers Kevin and Andrew are masters of the coolest, most extreme renovations to their weekend getaway home.  Brotherly teasing and one-upmanship is par for the course as they turn their dock into a bowling alley, build a chair ski so that they can combine water sports with relaxing, or construct the ultimate resort-inspired swim up bar – all in an effort to create the ultimate summer weekend.

Pet Heroes

PET HEROES showcases extraordinary stories of animal heroism. In each episode of this documentary series, two incredible stories are told through interviews with pet owners and family members and dramatic re-enactments. Hear about Emma, the rescued dog who alerted her diabetic owner to her dangerously low blood sugar and saved her life; a chow-chow that got between a potentially lethal bear and a toddler; and a cat that furiously woke up the wife of a man who'd just had a heart-attack. These are the real-life stars of PET HEROES, a series about the love and loyalty of man’s best friend.

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

Mystery Cars

In the 1950s scientists harnessed nuclear energy, jet-propelled airplanes were breaking speed records and the race to space was on! But perhaps more than anything else, it was the concept car that melded imagination and consumerism, putting this era in perfect context. People flocked to auto shows like GM’s Motorama to see these cars in their titanium bodied glory. These concept cars were jaw dropping and unforgettable. MYSTERY CARS explores what happened to these legendary vehicles and the stories behind their concepts.

Dream Chasers

We all have dreams, but how many of us have the opportunity to pursue them? This new series helps people actually live their greatest dreams. From a safari on the Serengeti, to a round of golf with a PGA pro, or a gut-wrenching ride in a supersonic fighter jet, DREAM CHASERS is a documentary series giving 12 participants the chance to fulfill the fantasy of a lifetime.