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Every January 6th in Nunatsiavut, the Inuit celebrate Nalujuk Night, an exhilarating and spooky tradition featuring skeletal-faced beings and treats. This film by Jennie Williams takes us to the North for a look at this centuries-old community celebration.

Nalujuk Night

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January 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
When a woman goes missing with her 9-year-old son, detectives Ruth Calder and Tosh McIntosh are drawn into a case that blurs the line between the personal and professional. This new investigation tests their evolving partnership.

Shetland, Season 8

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January 5, 2026 at 7:07 PM
A quintessentially English detective and his investigative team solve murder mysteries on the idyllic Caribbean island of Saint Marie. This lighthearted crime series comes with quirky characters, baffling cases and a dose of sun-soaked scenery.

Death in Paradise

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December 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This portrait of singer Anne Murray follows her journey from small-town Nova Scotia to global superstardom. An in-depth interview with Anne is interwoven with archival footage, insights from fellow music stars and some of her best-loved songs.

Anne Murray: Full Circle

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December 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
At this annual festive gala, the ORF Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Claire Levacher, is joined by the Vienna Boys’ Choir, the Choir of the Vienna Konzerthaus and soloists Magdalena Kožená, Jonathan Tetelman and Erwin Schrott.

Christmas in Vienna 2024

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December 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
London cold case investigators Jessie James (Sinéad Keenan) and Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) untangle lies that have been covered up for decades. As they dig deeper, the secrets of seemingly unconnected suspects are exposed.

Unforgotten, Season 5

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December 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
With her diminutive frame, German accent and uninhibited approach, Dr. Ruth Westheimer transformed the conversation around sexuality. This intimate profile, reflects on her past and the path that led to her becoming the world's most famous sex therapist.

Ask Dr. Ruth

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December 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Scientists have suspected Earth's cryosphere is hiding historical mysteries, precious resources and the key to life beyond our universe. As global warming alters the planet's landscapes, leading experts discover the secrets emerging from beneath the ice.

Lift the Ice

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December 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Renowned wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan follows a baby elephant and its family in Kenya's spectacular Elgon Mountains. With the help of local expert Benjamin Kyalo, Gordon witnesses first-hand the dangers they face in the African bush.

Elephant Family & Me

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December 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved tale of the Snow Queen and her icy enchanted mirror, this glittering Scottish Ballet production features music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

The Snow Queen

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December 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Julie Walters travels on the UK’s dramatic coastal railways, meeting local characters and marvelling at historic feats of engineering. Along the way, she discovers how much this seaside-dwelling nation still depends on the rails.

Coastal Railways with Julie Walters

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December 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Guided by his historical Bradshaw's Continental Handbook, Michael Portillo explores Europe by train. At each destination, he delves into local culture and history, and shares what travellers in the early 20th century experienced.

Great Continental Railway Journeys, 8

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December 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Mark Coles Smith stars as a young detective Jay Swan in this prequel to Australian crime drama Mystery Road. Posted to remote towns, Jay investigates crimes while dealing with life as an Indigenous police officer straddling two worlds.

Mystery Road: Origin, Season 1

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December 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Historian Lucy Worsley takes us behind closed doors for a fascinating look at the houses that inspired novelist Jane Austen. From a Hampshire cottage to imposing Stoneleigh Abbey, they provide revealing insights into the beloved author.

Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors

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December 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Filmmaker Éli Laliberté embarks on a journey with his son Lucas, who has Down syndrome, to explore questions about the value of human life. They meet experts, researchers, advocates and people with Down syndrome in Canada and Europe.

Lucas: An Endangered Human Species

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December 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Jessica Hall's film is a tribute to her mom and sister, chronicling their journey as Katherine navigates life with an intellectual disability. Family movies are interwoven with scenes of their shared Saturday ritual: thrifting and building dollhouses together.

Saturday

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December 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan follows a wild cheetah family on foot in the Kalahari to understand the threats they face. Joined by guides Richard Satekge and Julius Mkhize, he witnesses the challenges brought by drought and rival predators.

Cheetah Family & Me

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December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Inspector Rojas investigates the mysterious disappearance of a lonely student after a party. Searching for answers, he unearths secrets from his own life while facing a powerful institution operating under a pact of silence.

Inspector Rojas: At the End of the World

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November 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Shot over 10 years, this award-winning film follows the journey of a charismatic migrant worker who becomes a refugee from the Syrian Civil War. Living in a Lebanese refugee camp where she once farmed, Maria offers the thing many others have lost sight of: hope.

Batata

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November 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
London detective Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) leads Shetland into a new chapter after the departure of DI Jimmy Perez. Ruth's partnership with Tosh will be tested as they track down a young witness to a gangland murder who’s fled to the remote isles.

Shetland, Season 7

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November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Vancouver ornithologist Dr. Rob Butler explores the complicated and beautiful lives of crows while looking back on a lifetime obsession. His dedication has shaped the way we perceive these fascinating creatures.

Society of Crows: The Art and Practice of Dr. Rob Butler

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November 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul "Piglet" Middleton explore some of the most beautiful parts of Britain using nothing but steam power - traveling by steam boats, trucks, traction engines and everything in between.

The Big Steam Adventure

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November 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Black-Punjabi singer Judi Singh was a fixture in the Edmonton jazz scene from the 1950s to 1970s, yet her legacy is largely forgotten. Vancouver filmmaker Baljit Sangra shines a spotlight on this unsung artist's life and musical journey.

Have You Heard Judi Singh?

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November 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Have the world's must-see destinations become victims of their own success? Is authentic travel even possible? What are the environmental costs? This series takes a deep dive into tourism’s most pressing issues, exploring the problems and possible solutions.

Overbooked

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November 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Family liaison officer Jenn Townsend investigates cases of missing persons and murder in the British seaside town of Morecambe. Professional and personal lives start to blur as she gathers information from family members and pieces together vital clues.

The Bay, Season 5

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November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM