This is a simple yet profound look at the Irish landscape, weaving archaeology, history, psychology and sociology into a modern story, which asks the question - how have the Irish been shaped by their landscape?
Irish born John Minihan is a successful photographer with a very creative eye. His portfolio includes swinging London in the sixties, its rock bands including The Who, The Rolling Stones and Jimmy Hendrix and iconic portraits of Samuel Beckett.
For three pioneering Irish women, the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 brought freedom: the kind they could only dream of back home in Ireland.
In the series we set out to see who commissioned and designed these ancient monuments.
Re-examining, redefining and ultimately rebuilding Ireland's most iconic ancient monuments is the core mission of Secrets of the Stones; decoding Ireland's lost past.
Caribbean Moments shows a different side to the Caribbean. In this episode we visit the island Grenada.
Caribbean Moments shows a different side to the Caribbean. In this episode we visit the island Guadeloupe.
Caribbean Moments shows a different side to the Caribbean.In this episode we visit the island St.Vincent.
Caribbean Moments shows a different side to the Caribbean. In this episode we visit the island Tobago.
Caribbean Moments shows a different side to the Caribbean. In this episode we visit the Trinidad Carnival.
Wines should be able to tell you about their history. If this piece of winemaker's wisdom also extends to South Africa, then the wines of the Cape region should have a bitter aftertaste - a taste of slavery, exploitation and inhumane working conditions.
The very year of 1859, when Charles Darwin presented his work "On the Origin of Species" and therefore his theory of evolution to general public, David Livingstone in south-eastern Africa reached a yet undiscovered inland sea.
As the last British slave ship, the George, docked in Jamaica on the 17th of February 1808, a new era began for the native "Maroons".
For over 20 years a bloody civil war has raged in northern Uganda. The conflict is the longest and perhaps most brutal in the history of the African continent.
Before the arrival of Europeans, they controlled large swathes of southern Africa.
Host Justine Shapiro does a walking tour of the historic centre of Old Hollywood.
In 1851 Prince Albert husband of Queen Victoria held The Great Exhibition. It promoted the best of the British Empire with exhibits brought from all over the world.
Katy Haswell guides us through this historic "City Of Power" as she makes her way along Whitehall in the west of London.
It's U.S. Independence Day in Philadelphia and host Justine Shapiro, after soaking up some good old fashioned July 4th ambiance, goes beyond the traditional parade route.
In the heart of Washington D.C. is a green space known as the National Mall, which harbours a collection memorials and monuments dedicated to the sweeping history of the nation.
Holly Morris hikes and mountain bikes through the breathtaking beautiful Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USA.
Zoe Palmer travels to one of the least known nations in Europe -- Albania.
Zoe Palmer travels to the spectacularly beautiful Caribbean islands of St Lucia, Martinique and Montserrat.
West of the desert town of Alice Springs, at the dead centre of Australia, the West MacDonnell National Park is home to the Larapinta Trail, one of Australias best, and newest, long-distance walking tracks, opened in 2002.
It is a road of mountain passes and India's access to the roof of the world - the Himalayas. This 475-kilometre long route at the northernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent connects the cities of Manali and Leh at the heart of the Ladakh region.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is famous for antiques, arts and crafts, textiles and gems. Presenter Estelle Bingham unveils some of Bangkok's best-kept secrets.
Berlin is a fantastic shopping destination and in this programme, we visit some of the city's highlights for the shopaholic.
Situated 150 kilometres north of Australia, Papua New Guinea has some of the world's most impenetrable rainforest.
In the South Pacific, 3500 kilometres northeast of New Zealand, the Cook Islands comprise 15 coral atolls and volcanic islands. Host Zoe Palmer visits four of them.
Zay Harding travels through two of Europe's least-known and most spectacular countries, Bosnia-Hercegovina and Montenegro, which were both once part of the former war-torn country of Yugoslavia.
New York's skyline is world famous - and it's punctuated by the silhouettes of some of the most iconic skyscrapers in the world.
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, an empire which once straddled the Pyrenees and ruled the trading routes of the Mediterranean.
Autumn in Burgundy is a foodies dream. Our new presenter Merrilees Parker explores the golden vineyards of the Cote D’Or.
Vienna is the capital of the republic of Austria and has a population of just under 2 million people. Its rich history is reflected in the cities stunning architecture and a wealth of world class museums and stylish shops.
In Metropolis Venice, presenter Julian Davison explores the history of one of the world's most extraordinary cities through its architecture.
Merrilees Parker heads for the sunny islands of the Caribbean in search of the world's original fusion cuisine.
Bobby Chinn lands in the capital of China and adds his fusion touch to making a classic breakfast dish- Tofu Nao.
Bobby Chinn meets up with fellow chef Jeremy Leung in Shanghai. Together they cook Stir-Fried Hairy Crab with Ginger Egg Custard.
n this episode, Adventure Golfer Ian Cross heads home to his native Australia.
Ian Cross travels to the ultimate golfers' destination - a country renowned for its beauty, independent spirit and, best of all, its hundreds of golf courses - you guessed it; welcome to Scotland!
Ireland is perhaps most famous for its raw nature pounding waves, sea spray, cliffs, rain and storms.
Lots of sun and rain, good soil and the warm Gulf Stream have made Ireland a botanical paradise.
Meandering rivers, romantic lakes, ruined monasteries and gently rolling countryside the Midlands have their own distinctive charm.