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- May 25, 1996 - Bruce Herrod, a South African mountaineer reached the summit of Everest at 5 p.m. On the radio, we urge him to come down as soon as possible because the descent is dangerous in the middle of the night. A few hours later, no news from him. From this South African expedition which turned into a fiasco and another expedition carried out in parallel, the testimonies of the members of these expeditions show to what extent the thirst for climbing to the top of certain mountaineers, combined with the lack of oxygen , can alter the lucidity of climbers to the point of changing their relationship to death and thus lead them to neglect other expedition members in order to ensure their victory or save their own life.
- An amateur hockey player talks about his life, his love affair with hockey and his supposed one time shot in the big time.
- Life on the Edge follows three-time world figure skating champion Kurt Browning in his pursuit of excellence - from the Calgary Winter Olympics to the Albertville Winter Olympics and beyond. This talented superstar has continued to develop unusual and untried combinations of jumps and has come of age artistically, setting the pace for those who would follow. Scenes from practice sessions, excerpts from his competitive performances, discussions with his coach about changing his style, and interviews with Kurt, his parents, his coach and others combine to create a portrait of what makes a world-class athlete.
- Take a $100 bill and create an adventure with a Taxi driver in the city of your choice.
- Biographies of famous/historical Canadian figures.
- -Meet Maurice Richard on and off the ice, and follow his spectacular career with the Montreal Canadiens--from the early 1940s, when only a few thousand people turned out for pro hockey games, to the 1950s, when the Montreal Forum (in Canada) was bursting with delirious fans. Clarence Campbell, former president of the NHL, describes him as "the most exciting player I have ever seen in my life." The Rocket features footage from games and revealing interviews with Richard himself, the first star of the golden age of hockey.
- The circus appeals to children and adults alike around the world, fueling imaginations with excitement, danger, glamour and fun. This 13-part series captures the real life of Canada's Garden Bros. Circus, both under the spotlight and behind the scenes, providing fresh insight into a chaotic, usually hidden world. Viewers will be caught up in the soaring grace - and brutal pace - of the magical and at times larger-than-life world of the circus.
- An international comparison at three attempts to establish effective community policing.
- Extreme Body Parts is a fascinating and invaluable examination of how we live as humans. With its cutting edge graphics, stunning location footage and rare archival imagery, this is an innovative series that explores the significance of our extremities on every level. From lovers who grasp hands and lock eyes on a first meeting to a stroll in the park, we explore how these body parts work and what they mean to us. In a spirited mixture of science, drama and fun, Extreme Body Parts invades, uncovers and explains everything that you need to know about your body but were afraid to ask.
- Documentary that showcases the exploits of daredevils, including: Jay Cochrane, who crossed the Yangtze River Gorge on a high wire without a safety harness; comeback motorcycle jumper Doug Danger and his rival "Death Wish" Dan Elder, jumping his cycle over churning helicopter blades; Lawrence Legend, steering his motorbike over 11 cars blindfolded and over an airplane in flight; Team Vesco going for the world land-speed record in the famous "Turbinator"; a freefall cameraman who swings from a rope 13,000 feet in the air; an 118-woman skydive formation team; a rodeo bullfighter; and a freestyle diver setting a new world record, 266 feet on a single breath.
- The story of the Native Canadian' actor most famous as the definitive Tonto on The Lone Ranger (1949).
- A taxi ride through Tijuana involves a Mexican-style birthday party. A ride through Gibraltar spotlights the Barbary apes.
- Cruising the streets of Havana, Cuba, in a 1957 Dodge Kingsway. Also, a trip to Salt Lake City.
- This episode incldues trips to Istanbul and Panama.
- This episode includes trips to Hollywood and Bombay.
- A tour of Jordan and the Czech Republic includes a chapel where human bones are incorporated into the interior design.
- This episode include trips to Cape Town and London.
- This episode includes trips to Buenos Aires and Calgary.
- This episode includes trips to Dublin and Johannesburg.
- This episode includes trips to Addis Ababa and Phnom Pehn.
- This episode includes trips to Halifax and Auckland.
- This episode includes trips to Bangkok and Reyjkavic.
- This episode includes trips to Hawaii and Brisbane.
- This episode includes trips to New Orleans and Singapore.