Restaurant critic Giles Coren and writer and comedian Sue Perkins experience the food culture of years gone by.
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Leading chefs take host Fred Sirieix to experience the restaurants where they genuinely love to eat and explore what goes into making them so special.
Wu Cheng’en vividly depicts a world full of fantasies and myths in his 16th-century novel Journey to the West. Some say his portrayal was not mere fiction, but drawn from personal experience. Join him and his companions on a legendary pilgrimage to the “Western Regions” as they seek their path of Enlightenment after many trials and suffering.
Before he died at Honnouji in 1582, the great warlord Oda Nobunaga stood before a statue of Buddha and thought to himself that he'd committed so many sins that he'd very likely be reborn as a dog. He never expected that Buddha would take his words literally, however, but the next thing he's aware of, he's in the body of a Shiba Inu named Shinamon in modern Japan! Less than thrilled at the fact that his human warlord consciousness is trapped in the instinct-bound body of an adorable house pet, Nobunaga struggles between making the best of it (he can have that ruff all the Europeans were wearing!) and being frustrated with his reality (the ruff turns out to be a bath hat and now he has to have a bath). Is it better or worse that many of his fellow warriors also seem to have been reincarnated in canine form – and that his enemy looks like he lucked out and got to be a human?
Food Trail: South Africa is a feast for aspirational foodies and travel curious audiences, taking them on an authentic culinary journey through selected regions of South Africa to explore its people, the diversity of its regional flavours and its widely heralded cooking culture.
Sent to a distant kingdom for a political marriage, Zhangsun Wuhen is shocked to find a society unlike her own—where women can govern, fight, and even choose freely among five brothers for a husband. As she learns to navigate her new role in the Kun family and adapt to unfamiliar customs, she forms deep bonds and discovers a newfound sense of purpose and belonging in her adopted homeland.
American-Taiwanese chef Eric Sze goes around the world seeking the reasons behind Taiwanese food's global surge in popularity.
An unprecedented look at the decade-long odyssey to land a man on the moon. This documentary pulls back the curtain on the familiar narrative of the moonshot, revealing a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama.
Tropical Gourmet brings you the flavours of summer like you've never seen before. Everyday Gourmet star Justine Schofield escapes the kitchen for the ultimate foodies adventure through tropical Queensland. Along the way Justine explores the natural wonders that Queensland has to offer, unveils its beautiful local produce, stops in on talented local chefs and shares a variety of inspirational recipes.
Packed with fun, adventure and delicious local produce, Justine will swim, ride and hike her way around the islands in search of great food. Star of Australia's most watched cooking series everyday gourmet, Justine Schofield heads to the magical island of new Caledonia to explore its gastronomic wonders, tropical beaches and breathtaking natural beauty. Along the way she will also take time out to cook up a delicious variety of dishes inspired by the local, tropical and French influences that make New Caledonia such a special place.
Pulled into an otherworldly adventure with cute sidekicks and superpowers, you’d think Osamu hit the jackpot. Nope! From a time before pixels, the early 20th-century gloomy author just wants to find a quiet place to meet his maker, not to rack up XP. Sadly, his poetic demise is constantly thwarted by inconvenient heroics. Dive into the hilariously tragic life of the most reluctant hero!
To live is to eat. For people around the world in precarious and dangerous circumstances, eating itself is dangerous, precarious, and essential.
Independent episodes telling the story of a boy with glasses.
Picking up after Karaket's story in 17th century Ayutthaya, life moves on, weaving a tapestry of present day reality. 21st century Phutthan uncovers an ancient manuscript and is transported back in time where she clashes with and falls for Rit—Karaket’s son. Finally, revealing why she is destined to repeat a weary journey from one living to the next, over and over. Can their love break the vicious karmic cycle?
Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.
Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form.
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.
The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.
Star chef David Chang leads friends on a mouthwatering, cross-cultural hunt for the world's most satisfying grub. All the flavor. None of the BS.
Follow Gordon Ramsay as he meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food legend by his side - putting his newfound skills to the test as they cook a feast together for the natives.
Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.
Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.
British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel, covering everything top tourist destinations have to offer in just 48 hours.
Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.
The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans review key events and the significance of the game in America's history.
Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.
Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, ground-breaking demonstrations of human nature at work.
Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.
The F Word is a British food magazine and cookery programme featuring chef Gordon Ramsay. The programme covers a wide range of topics, from recipes to food preparation and celebrity food fads. The programme is made by Optomen Television and aired weekly on Channel 4. The theme tune for the series is "The F-Word" from the Babybird album Bugged.
An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate Books, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring Karl Pilkington. The ongoing theme of both the television series and the books is that Pilkington has no interest in global travel, so Merchant and Gervais make him travel while they stay in the United Kingdom and monitor his progress.
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
