LAWLESS ISLAND S3
Mondays at 19:00 from 14 June (10 x 60”), ends 25 October 2021
In the wilderness of Southeast Alaska, the residents of Port Protection use skill and perseverance to survive and thrive in their self-reliant lifestyle on the fringes of society. Long-time residents battle the elements and time as they learn from past mistakes, and new challenges. Fresh faces in town learn to adapt and survive as they build a life in this beautiful but unforgiving landscape.
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GENIUS: ARETHA
Wednesdays at 21:00 from 30 June (8 x 60”), ends 11 August 2021 (First two episodes double billed)
Suzan-Lori Parks, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of “Topdog/Underdog,” is executive producer and showrunner for this upcoming season of the first-ever, definitive scripted miniseries on the life of Aretha Franklin, the universally acclaimed “Queen of Soul.” Starring Grammy-, Tony- and Emmy Award-winning and double-Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as Aretha and Emmy- and Tony Award-winning Courtney B. Vance as C.L. Franklin, the anthology series will explore Aretha’s musical genius, incomparable career, and the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had around the world. The legendary singer is one of the world’s bestselling musical artists of all time, with more than 75 million records sold globally during her career.
STORM RISING
Thursdays at 21:00 from 3 June (6 x 60”), ends 8 July 2021
Synopsis TBC
CONTINUING SHOWS
TO CATCH A SMUGGLER S2
Thursdays at 19:00 from 6 May (10 x 60”), ends 8 July 2021
Millions enter the USA through airports each year and hidden amongst them is a stream of contraband. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will stop at nothing to catch these smugglers.
FOOD FACTORY S4
Tuesdays at 20:00 from 25 May (26 x 30”), ends 17 August 2021
Behind each bag of chips, can of beer, and bar of chocolate is a crazy production line that brings each product to the masses. Food Factory is a behind-the-scenes peek into the processes that produce everyone’s favorite foods. From fresh ingredients to finished products, Food Factory reveals just how mass-produced favorites are made. Put on a hard hat and get ready to meet the food!
CAR SOS S9
Tuesdays at 19:00 from 6 April (11 x 60”), ends 15 June 2021
Take one cherished car that has seen better days, add an owner in need a of helping hand, secretly whisk the wheels away to a well-equipped workshop, simmer for three weeks in grease, graft and mechanical know-how, then serve to an unsuspecting owner with a healthy portion of surprise. When car hungry mechanics Tim and Fuzz get the call, it’s always a recipe for a car makeover feast.
RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS S6
Wednesdays at 21:00 from 21 April (9 x 60”), ends 23 June 2021
Survivalist Bear Grylls returns to the wild with some of Hollywood’s most beloved celebrities for a new season of his outdoor adventure series. From Marvel superheroes to award winning entertainers, a new guest joins Bear each week for a no-holds-barred journey through some of the most extreme environments in the world. Together, they must rely on bush craft techniques to survive each dangerous location while pushing through both mental and physical limits to brave even the most challenging obstacles.
PRIMAL SURVIVOR S5 (Compilations, 4 x 60 + 4 x 60)
Mondays at 19:00 from 26 April (8 x 60”), ends 14 June 2021
Hazen Audel travels to the furthest reaches of South East Asia and South America to meet indigenous tribes and put his survival skills to the test.
AIR CRASH INVESTIGATION S20
Thursdays at 20:00 from 29 April (10 x 60”), ends 1 July 2021
Featuring captivating reenactments and state-of-the-art CGI, Air Crash Investigation uncovers the truth behind legendary aviation disasters.
