TVF Docs: Planet

Filmed as an intimate and engaging portrait through one of the most important and ambitious years in its life, and timed to coincide with the grand opening of its new biome, this film will show how Eden has achieved its iconic and inspirational status, and will reveal the dilemmas and challenges it faces for the future. It will explore how Eden strives to remain both on the cutting edge of building and design, on the forefront of provocative and constructive thought and action, both domestically and internationally and how it maintains its position as a leader in stimulating environmental art and education.

This film follows the Eden horticultural year and its 60 strong gardening team. Filmed both inside the biomes and outside, in the large and fast-maturing gardens, it follows Eden’s extreme gardening – abseiling, aerial pruning and jungle plant management, its vast planting and display projects like Bulb Mania and the appliance of science in cutting-edge pest control and quarantine techniques. Eden’s gardeners are expert in working around a fast-developing site and are expert too at imparting their practical knowledge with passion. The film aims to be a joy for all who have ever visited Eden and an inspiration for all those who have yet to be able to undertake the voyage.

Bear CSI takes two bear experts back to the crime scene of four bear attacks to investigate what went wrong. Blending expert interviews, stock footage, reenactments and special effects with a forensic science approach, Bear CSI unravels the mystery of bear attacks and teaches new lessons of a fearsome animal.

Wandering along a misty creek bed in northwestern British Columbia, appears a pure white bear the Tsimshian First Nation calls, the 'Ghost Of The Rain Forest'. But this ghost is real; one of the rarest animals on earth, and one of the rarest experiences in nature.

Three of the world's leading experts share their intimate understanding of wolf behavior. John and Mary Theberge and Michael Runtz have spent a lifetime studying wolves and in particular, wolf language. Against the magnificent natural backdrop of one of the world’s greatest parks, we learn the nuances of wolf language and, in turn, perhaps better understand what they might be

In the towering rain forests along the northern shores of the Pacific, scientists recently discovered a new subspecies of the gray wolf. Unlike its genetic kin anywhere else in the world, this wolf swims, fishes for salmon and roams great distances from island to inlet across both water and rough terrain. Secrets of the Coast Wolf blends modern science and traditional knowledge to create a fascinating portrait of a unique wolf subspecies and the pristine, fragile world they inhabit.

Dog Of The Midnight Sun, is the story of an icon, the Canadian Inuit Dog; from ancient roots in the Arctic as the working sled dog of the Inuit to its confrontation with modern technological society and sadly, it's potential demise as a species.

This is the story of how the coyote - at once revered and reviled - has learned to adapt across diverse landscapes. While grizzlies and wolves narrowly missed extinction, the coyote has earned its status today as top dog

The sea otter's deft aquatic acrobatics are truly befitting of nature's prima ballerina. After a century of extinction on Canada’s remote West Coast, the sea otter’s re-introduction into the wild has forced it to share the stage with another specie that dances to a different tune.

Numbering less than three hundred, The Northern Right Whale is the world's most endangered whale species. Every summer half the population migrates into the Bay of Fundy where, although whaling is long gone, fishing still poses a deadly threat to the future of the species

No one has ever found a bowhead whale that died of old age. Biologists share their new research techniques as they confirm that bowhead’s may live longer than 200 years. We also join Alaskan Inupiat on a traditional hunt to discover new insights about the planet's eldest statesman

The Pacific coast of North America is the largest laboratory on earth where on-going studies into the state of the Killer Whale reveal startling new information about the oceans we inhabit. Killer in Peril is a sobering report on our planet’s heath told from the unique perspective of an extraordinary animal

Featuring exclusive footage of a species never before filmed in the wild, Searching For A Monster chronicles an incredible four year scientific quest to find and explore one of nature's most reclusive, little-known creatures; the Greenland Shark.

This is the story of Nature’s Extreme Machine. We study the beavior of the Beaver from Argentina to Alberta and reveal insights into the role Beavers play in a larger ecosystem.

Animal House Secrets looks at an average suburban home owner from the perspective of the pet, among the other creatures who share, visit and borrow our kitchen, bedrooms and the spaces in between. From the roof to the basement, Animal House Secrets blends animal behaviour and environmental science with a sense of humour as we discover the biodiversity that thrives in our homes.

This is the story behind the multibillion dollar fever that has led internationally renown geologists to the most unlikely place on earth – a land package the size of Texas in the empty, remote and vast barren lands of the Artic. Fueled by the fever of the hunt for that rare and precious find and in spite of deathly obstacles, geologists began what has become the biggest staking rush in world history. This is the search for the oldest, hardest, and most valuable gem in the world

In Canada, more people are killed or injured in vehicular collisions with moose than by all other wildlife species combined. In Newfoundland, where moose densities are the highest in the world, there's proof that it is indeed Canada's most dangerous animal.

Three teams, one goal: create a nutritious three-course meal using only wild foods found in the woods. At the end of the show, the three teams gather at a northern resort where they prepare and enjoy their wild meal outside. Eating Wild is ‘Survivor’ meets ‘Emerald’. Who knew nature tasted so good?

450 miles from the North Pole stands Horizontal Everest, the mountainous jewel of the remote north. It boasts the highest peaks of the Western Hemisphere, east of the Rockies. While many have climbed vertical Everest, only explorer Jerry Kobalenko has climbed Horizontal Everest. Using exclusive photography, Kobalenko shares this world of enchanted beauty as we travel over the frozen ocean for 50 hours under the midnight sun, uncovering the mysteries of the north

This is the story of studying Mars on Earth at Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island in the world located 500 kilometres southwest of the Magnetic North Pole. Devon Island is an analogue to Mars which has made it extremely interesting to NASA. Mars on Earth follows the largest scientific mission on Earth known as the NASA/Haughton-Mars Project. With exclusive access, we follow Dr. Pascal Lee and his team of 60 scientists in their exploration of Mars on Earth.

From the high Arctic, to the Columbia ice fields, from the Yukon's Mount Logan, to the Pacific coast, the glaciers of Canada are the planet's most diverse frozen repository of secrets, telling the tale of our past, present and future in magnificent detail.

The Owl's huge, night-piercing eyes are like a radar, constantly surveying the environment. Once Nature’s Stealth Fighter focuses, its unique first strike capability allows the Owl to swoop in for the kill on swift, silent wings in the dark of night. For most, there is no defense against the Owl. Shot on film and employing the latest cinematography techniques, leading experts guide us to a greater understanding of the Owl and its place in a larger theater

In the winter of 2001, a team of high altitude balloonists embarked on a rare and dangerous expedition over the world’s largest in-land sea – the Hudson Bay. Polar Safari is an adventure across virtually uncharted territory, rarely seen at this time of year and never traversed before by balloon. Along the way, the team encounters the unique people that inhabit the surrounding land and observe spectacular wonders. The expedition’s success put these fearless adventurers into the record books

In the exotic tundra of eastern Siberia a bizarre Canadian experiment is delivering extraordinary natural and human dividends. Featuring original footage of Muskox in the Siberian Badlands, The Soviet Muskox is the epic journey of the returning Muskox and the secret world into which they were placed and includes the dramatic new discovery of the spectacular Nickolai Mammoth.

The North American west was once a wild horse dominion. In fact, as late as the 19th century, huge herds roamed the prairies alongside the buffalo. Today, only a few hundred remain wild. In captivity they literally will themselves to die. We photograph that rare sight of a wild mustang running free

The Thelon Game Sanctuary, located hundreds of kilometers north of the tree line, is a boreal oasis that should not exist. Rich with wildlife unparalleled on the Arctic barrens, it is both one of the world's oldest and largest wildlife preserves and in First Nation's legends revered as the place where God began

Massive in scale and scope, oceanic Weather Bombs are a new and deadly force of nature to be reckoned with. Yet, Weather Bombs remain illusive and unpredictable. They form suddenly and with little warning. Today, meteorologists scramble to understand and forecast their trajectory while the Coast Guard train elite, special teams to save countless victims. Weather Bombs blends storm science with an exhilarating and dangerous adventure on the high seas in the study of mother nature’s newest destructive power.

This the exciting story of how scientists employ cutting edge technology on land, sea and in the air, to study the natural environment in amazing and heretofore impossible ways.

Citizens of remote areas of the West Country in England have reported sightings of large non-native wild animals. These have been variously described as pumas, leopards or panthers. This film follows the search over one late summer for the ‘beast’ of these moors.

Despite the protest about the killing of whales and the impact of international whaling bans, the people of the Faroe Islands, a Danish community, still practice a brutal annual pilot whale cull. This documentary looks at the arguments from both the Faroese people and the conservationists on the issue of Pilot Whale hunting.

When a sick dog is rushed into clinic it's the new-boy Laurie Hippmann who has to sort it out

Jane treats a dog with distemper, an often-fatal virus, rare in the UK. It's doing really well.

Baby the cat can't pass water. It sounds trivial but his life's at risk. Can the vets save him?

An SPCA client is unhappy after their dos' routine operation and fiona wants to re-home a Chow

A paralysed dog comes in. The owners don't realise but it's serious.  Can Laurie do anything?.

Alison and Tudor have to act fast to save a cat that has fallen from a fifth floor window.

Fiona battles to save a dying dog in the middle of the night. Nicola visits a wildlife park

Carmel's sees a dog that has heartworm. The owners are devastated. Can she save its life?

Tudor works hard to treat a dog that has almost drowned. It looks better, but is that the case?

An SPCA client is unhappy after their dos' routine operation and fiona wants to re-home a Chow

Chris is trying to choose between Tudor and Ali as the vet to open the new Lantau Clinic

Tudor tries to fix a tiny dogs leg which has been in an accident. But it's not easy.

The New Clinic at Lantau island is due to open, but will Ally have it ready on time?

Coral reefs have gone from vibrant health to decline, disease and destruction. Alarmed by the warning signs, 2 Fish Behaviourists set out on a mission: To find 'The Perfect Reef' and share it with the world, before it's too late. Globally leading Scientists provide definition and direction: A journey is launched, to the heart of the Caribbean. Complex tunnels, forgotten shipwrecks and coral encrusted caves; how it is formed, why it is being destroyed, its importance to our planet and the tiny animal that builds it all: This is a dream search for ‘The Perfect Reef’, inspired by their imminent disappearance. Is there a Perfect Reef? Or is it already too late?

At the heart of the coral reef live its enigmatic inhabitants….Whether feeding daintily, attacking aggressively or ambushing when least expected, reef creatures use body shape to determine their lifestyle. Whether flirtatious or monogamous, multi-partnered or nurturing their young, the animals have adapted over eons, developing ingenious ways to survive. In a fast-paced, ever-changing world, ‘The Circle of Life’ explores the extraordinary behaviour, overwhelming will and captivating character of the reefs most elusive creatures. Including footage never seen before, this is an inspiring look into fish behaviour.

One mans unique ability to understand, interact and bond with marine life brings a quest to discover whether fishes have feelings & intelligence. Filmed entirely in the wild over a 4 year period, this is a dazzling, innovative portrayal of marine animals as they really are and an emotional story about making contact.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

This series examines the big league of wildlife vets - the men and women whose work takes them to far corners of Africa to deal with some of the world’s wildest creatures. Regular customers include rhinos, savage wild cats and fifteen foot crocodiles. The wildlife vets are tough, resilient and utterly dedicated to saving their beautiful and often endangered species. This series celebrates their demanding work with dramatic footage and stunning photography.

According to the world’s scientists sea level rise is “arguably one of the world’s most important potential impacts of global climate change.” This documentary explores two remote regions of the world, The Marshall Islands and The Arctic. It investigates the problems of climate change from the perspective of these two environmentally threatened cultures.