2016 Headliners

Syndication

800 Words

800 Words is a heart-warming drama series built around newly-widowed George Turner’s decision to start afresh and take his teenage kids from Sydney to the New Zealand coastal town of Weld, where George spent his summer holidays as a child.

A Place To Call Home IV

Season four of the sweeping romantic drama A Place To Call Home focuses on the relationships between the characters as affected by two contrasting social issues. The first is the conservative wave of fear generated by the “Reds Under the Beds” scare surrounding The Petrov Affair. The second, the wave of liberal change that opened up new social and moral choices.

Hinterland II

Aberystwyth. A place of searing beauty. A natural crucible of colliding worlds where history, myth and tradition come face-to-face with the modern and the contemporary. But its panoramic vistas hide a multitude of sins... Atmospheric and disturbing, this is a detective drama of poetry and scale, a story of blood, soil and belonging. This is hinterland. 

Fake or Fortune V

With a crack team of forensic scientists and art historians, Fiona and Philip recount tales of lost masterpieces and criminal forgeries, inviting the uninitiated into the elite world of high art with triumphant and shocking results. With reputations and fortunes on the line, these high-stakes investigations have the potential to shake the art world to its core. 

Midsomer Murders XII

Based on the award-winning detective novels by Caroline Graham, Midsomer Murders XII abounds with blackmail, intrigue, deceit, adultery and murder, as the dastardly goings on in the seemingly idyllic county of Midsomer are unraveled by DCI Barnaby.

Royal Good Guys

Britain’s world-famous royal family has become one of the UK’s most lucrative tourist attractions – but what do they actually do? From Princess Diana’s campaign against landmines to Prince Harry’s work with HIV-positive children in Africa, The Royal Good Guys explores the royal family’s philanthropic efforts around the world.

Martin Clunes: Islands of Australia

In the three-part series Martin Clunes: Islands of Australia, Doc Martin star Martin Clunes embarks upon a fascinating journey through 16 of Australia’s 8,000 islands. Characterized by their resourceful inhabitants, exotic animals, and unique marine environments, these islands represent a true cross-section of Australia’s diverse people, terrain, and history.

Ottomans vs Christians: The Battle For Europe

While the Mediterranean Sea has become one of today’s top tourist destinations, in the 16th century it was at the center of a bloody power struggle between Christian Europe and the Muslim Ottoman Empire. Lasting nearly three centuries, this conflict was more than just a fight over wealth and territory: it was a battle for cultural and religious supremacy. Featuring interviews with top historians, live reenactments of pivotal events, and visits to historical sites, the three-part series Ottomans vs Christians: The Battle For Europe explores this legendary clash of civilizations and its continuing repercussions on the modern world.

Hollywood Idols II

Hollywood Idols presents 12 biographies of film superstars, including Marilyn Monroe, Charlton Heston, Mae West, and Joan Crawford. Each installment features memorable film clips and intimate interviews with friends and relatives, providing both professional and personal perspectives on the lives and careers of these silver screen legends.

Boom Bust Boom

The economic crash of 2008 sent shockwaves around the globe, prompting many to question how experts failed to see it coming. However, this crash was not an isolated event: from the Tulip Mania of 1637 to the Wall Street crash of 1929, economic “boom and bust” cycles have been happening for centuries. Each has been fueled by uncontrolled speculation, a phenomenon that now seems almost intrinsic to human nature. Hosted by Monty Python’s Terry Jones, the hour-long documentary Boom Bust Boom investigates the history of these events while looking for ways to avoid another global collapse in the future.

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Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust

For Jews during the Holocaust, there was not much reprieve from the despair and horror around them, but music—particularly that of violins—offered temporary solace and a glimmer of humanity. Narrated by Adrien Brody (The Pianist and The Grand Budapest Hotel), Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust follows the journey of Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein, his efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust, and the lessons and music the instruments now bring to others.

West of the West: Tales From California's Channel Islands

Narrated by Joe Walsh of the legendary Eagles, the three-part documentary series West of the West: Tales From California's Channel Islands tells the stories of the crown jewels of the California coast.

Christopher Cross and Friends

Known for his chart-topping hit songs "Sailing," "Ride Like the Wind" and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)," singer and songwriter Christopher Cross returns to the spotlight in Christopher Cross and Friends. Recorded live at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas for Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live), this concert special features performances with some of Cross' long-time friends and mentors in the music business, including Mike Love of The Beach Boys, Michael McDonald, and guitarist Eric Johnson.

An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story

This film examines the career and global impact of renowned American-born theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, who became a voice of conscience to an America reaching the pinnacle of its economic and political power. A former pacifist, he actively persuaded Christians to support the war against Hitler and after World War II had considerable influence in the U.S. State Department. Niebuhr is the favorite theologian of U.S. President Barack Obama and is the author of what has become called the "Serenity Prayer" which has been adopted by 12-step recovery programs.

Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen

For the first time, Nick invites viewers into his home to experience the recipes nearest to his heart. He travels down memory lane to revisit dishes inspired by his childhood in Sicily and offers step-by-step instructions on Italian classics.

It's "Just" Anxiety

It's "Just" Anxiety takes viewers on the crippling ride that people with anxiety go on every day, and explores the unpublicized fact that anxiety is the most treatable form of mental illness. According to Dr. Hatton, an anxiety specialist, people need to expose themselves to their fears in order to overcome them. The real-life stories of the people featured demonstrate how they were able to get on the path to recovery via various therapies.