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July 2020 Primetime Schedule

Wednesday Jul 1

7:00 pmImpossible RailwaysEp. 5 - Reaching New Heights repeat

Mountains are one of the greatest challenges a railway can face. This episode investigates the solutions that have made these tough climbs possible.

8:00 pmThe Agenda with Steve PaikinPerdita Felicien's Path to Championship new

Perdita Felicien shares her story with Nam Kiwanuka and they discuss how to raise children as the Black Lives Matter movement experiences its defining moment.

8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 3 - The Housing Crisis repeat

City Councillors Ana Bailao and Stephen Holyday examine Toronto's housing crisis. From multi-residential and laneway housing to rapid densification, these two politicians hold very different views on how to house the city's exploding population. dv

9:00 pmFake or FortuneEp. 4 - Portraits repeat

Every year, the team receives hundreds of requests for help from the owners of mysterious portraits: who is it, and who painted it?

10:00 pmHuman PlusTouch repeat

The sense of touch is an invisible force of human nature. Not only does it perceive tiny elements that our eyes can't see, but it plays a vital role in our lives. dv

11:00 pmThe Agenda with Steve PaikinPerdita Felicien's Path to Championship repeat


11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 3 - The Housing Crisis repeat


12:00 amFake or FortuneEp. 4 - Portraits repeat

Every year, the team receives hundreds of requests for help from the owners of mysterious portraits: who is it, and who painted it?

1:00 amHuman PlusTouch repeat

The sense of touch is an invisible force of human nature. Not only does it perceive tiny elements that our eyes can't see, but it plays a vital role in our lives. dv

2:00 amImpossible RailwaysEp. 5 - Reaching New Heights repeat

Mountains are one of the greatest challenges a railway can face. This episode investigates the solutions that have made these tough climbs possible.

3:00 amHow to Die: Simon's Choice repeat

After being diagnosed with a fatal illness, Simon Binner tells his family he is considering ending his life at a Swiss assisted-suicide clinic. dv

4:30 amI Am the AmbassadorEp. 1 - I Am the Ambassador repeat

Rufus Gifford is turning 40 and has a busy schedule. The embassy celebrates by throwing a BBQ party and introducing him to a Danish tradition.

5:00 amThe Agenda with Steve PaikinPerdita Felicien's Path to Championship repeat


5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 3 - The Housing Crisis repeat


Thursday Jul 2

7:00 pmMy Sheepdog and Me repeat

When Kate Humble sets out to breed Welsh sheepdog puppies from her beloved pet, Teg, she learns about the threat facing British herding dogs. dv

8:00 pmThe Agenda with Steve Paikinnew

Daily current affairs show offering in-depth analysis and intelligent debate on issues of concern in the rapidly changing world around us.

8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 4 - The Food We Eat repeat

Conservative MPP Randy Pettapiece and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner look at how farmers are transforming their operations with technical innovations, and debate what role government should play in supporting large and small scale farms. dv

9:00 pmGolden Girl repeat

Sweden's Frida Wallberg was the best female boxer alive until she suffered a blow that changed everything. dv

10:19 pmLove Bite repeat

Largely ignored by the mainstream art world, American artist Laurie Lipton's haunting black-and-white drawings speak to themes of isolation. dv

11:00 pmThe Agenda with Steve Paikinrepeat


11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 4 - The Food We Eat repeat


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Thursday Jul 2

12:00 amGolden Girl repeat

Sweden's Frida Wallberg was the best female boxer alive until she suffered a blow that changed everything. dv

1:19 amLove Bite repeat

Largely ignored by the mainstream art world, American artist Laurie Lipton's haunting black-and-white drawings speak to themes of isolation. dv

2:00 amMy Sheepdog and Me repeat

When Kate Humble sets out to breed Welsh sheepdog puppies from her beloved pet, Teg, she learns about the threat facing British herding dogs. dv

3:00 amWhich Way Is the Front Line From Here? repeat

Filmmaker Sebastian Junger traces the work of his late colleague, the British photojournalist Tim Hetherington, across the world's battlefields. dv


Rufus Gifford is preparing for the approaching Pride parade in Copenhagen and trying to master Danish pronunciation.

5:00 amThe Agenda with Steve Paikinrepeat


5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 4 - The Food We Eat repeat


Friday Jul 3

7:00 pmSecret History of the British GardenEp. 3 - The 19th Century repeat

Monty Don explores the extraordinary transformations that occurred throughout the 19th century.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 5 - The High Tech Future repeat

Cambridge Mayor Kathryn McGarry and Conservative MPP Donna Skelly have different views on how to support advanced manufacturing and innovation in Ontario's auto, aerospace and medical sectors. Is it through grants or cutting red tape for businesses? dv

9:00 pmHeartbeatEp. 22 - House Rules repeat

Steve Crane's eccentric mother Babs arrives in Aidensfield, having burnt her bridges with her screenwriter boyfriend and grown tired of the London arts scene 14+

10:00 pmMidsomer MurdersEp. 8 - The Lions of Causton, Part 2 repeat

Barnaby gets to relive his former days of sporting glory when a death at a rugby club sends him and Winter into a muddle of rucks and old grudges. 14+



11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 5 - The High Tech Future repeat


12:00 amHeartbeatEp. 22 - House Rules repeat

Steve Crane's eccentric mother Babs arrives in Aidensfield, having burnt her bridges with her screenwriter boyfriend and grown tired of the London arts scene 14+

12:51 amOntario HubsThe Future of Beekeeping repeat

The Agenda discusses the beekeeping program at Niagara College.

1:00 amMidsomer MurdersEp. 8 - The Lions of Causton, Part 2 repeat

Barnaby gets to relive his former days of sporting glory when a death at a rugby club sends him and Winter into a muddle of rucks and old grudges. 14+

2:00 amSecret History of the British GardenEp. 3 - The 19th Century repeat

Monty Don explores the extraordinary transformations that occurred throughout the 19th century.

3:00 amWhere The Universe Sings (Feature Version) repeat

An intimate portrait of the life and art of Lawren Harris, a founding member of the legendary Group of Seven, and the expansive landscapes that inspired him. dv


U.S. Ambassador Rufus Gifford is busier than ever and finds it difficult when his partner, Stephen, isn't there to talk to.

Saturday Jul 4

7:00 pmNational GeographicTitanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron repeat

Filmmaker James Cameron explores myths and mysteries of the Titanic's sinking to see what his 1997 blockbuster movie got right - and wrong.


Saturday Jul 4

8:00 pmCoast New ZealandEp. 4 - Hawkes Bay repeat

Historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver tackles a coastal sport like no other and encounters one of the world's great survivors at an exclusive haven for vulnerable species.

9:00 pmJanis: Little Girl Blue repeat

Amy Berg's documentary excavates offers fresh insight into the mighty talent of singer-songwriter Janis Joplin, who died at 27 of an overdose in 1970. dv

11:00 pmThe Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution repeat

A compelling journey into the culinary world of seven female chefs who are rewriting the rules of "kitchen culture" in the male dominated restaurant industry.

12:00 amNational GeographicTitanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron repeat

Filmmaker James Cameron explores myths and mysteries of the Titanic's sinking to see what his 1997 blockbuster movie got right - and wrong.

1:00 amCoast New ZealandEp. 4 - Hawkes Bay repeat

Historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver tackles a coastal sport like no other and encounters one of the world's great survivors at an exclusive haven for vulnerable species.

2:00 amJanis: Little Girl Blue repeat

Amy Berg's documentary excavates offers fresh insight into the mighty talent of singer-songwriter Janis Joplin, who died at 27 of an overdose in 1970. dv

4:00 amThe Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution repeat

A compelling journey into the culinary world of seven female chefs who are rewriting the rules of "kitchen culture" in the male dominated restaurant industry.

Sunday Jul 5

7:00 pmNational GeographicAccess 360: World Heritage - Kilimanjaro repeat

In Tanzania, one of the world's most iconic mountains is on the verge of catastrophe.

8:00 pmRoyal RecipesEp. 4 - Birthdays repeat

Chef Anna Haugh joins Michael Buerk to prepare food cooked for royal birthdays, including a chocolate cake first made for the Queen's grandmother. dv

8:52 pmOntario HubsThe Future of Beekeeping repeat


9:00 pmShoreline DetectivesEp. 1 - Northumberland repeat

On the Northumberland coast, Tori Herridge and Alex Langlands investigate the stories of a French trawler's tragic sinking.

10:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Jordan and Ariana new

Jordan hopes to find a career that puts his extensive train knowledge to use; Ariana wants to work in the wellness field. dv

11:00 pmMy First 150 Days repeat

Newly arrived from the Philippines, the Banico family experience the emotional journey of starting fresh in a new land. dv

12:00 amNational GeographicAccess 360: World Heritage - Kilimanjaro repeat

In Tanzania, one of the world's most iconic mountains is on the verge of catastrophe.

12:49 amWalls to Bridges repeat

Inmates at the Grand Valley Institution for Women gain confidence and earn degrees in mixed classes with undergraduate students.

1:00 amRoyal RecipesEp. 4 - Birthdays repeat

Chef Anna Haugh joins Michael Buerk to prepare food cooked for royal birthdays, including a chocolate cake first made for the Queen's grandmother. dv

2:00 amShoreline DetectivesEp. 1 - Northumberland repeat

On the Northumberland coast, Tori Herridge and Alex Langlands investigate the stories of a French trawler's tragic sinking.

3:00 amEmployable MeEmployable Me - Jordan and Ariana repeat


4:00 amMy First 150 Days repeat

Newly arrived from the Philippines, the Banico family experience the emotional journey of starting fresh in a new land. dv



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 5 - The High Tech Future repeat



Monday Jul 6

7:00 pmDigging for BritainEp. 3 - Age of Bronze and Iron repeat

What kind of a place was Britain before the Romans invaded? Alice Roberts examines two Bronze Age skeletons known as the Cladh Hallan mummies.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 6 - Hydro Rates repeat

Conservative MPP Bill Walker and NDP MPP Peter Tabuns examine the government's plans for hydro rates and energy policy in Ontario, debating the merits of retro-fitted energy-efficient homes, community wind turbines, and nuclear power. dv

9:00 pmThe Dictator's PlaybookEp. 6 - Idi Amin repeat

An examination of the methods used by Idi Amin, Uganda's self-declared ,President for Life, to seize power and rule brutally for 8 years, causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

10:00 pmQueen Victoria and her Nine ChildrenEp 3 - Queen Victoria and her Nine Children repeat

In the 1870s, Victoria continued to dominate her children as they continued to rebel. But it was her relationship with Indian servant Abdul Karim that brought joy to her later years.



11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 6 - Hydro Rates repeat


12:00 amThe Dictator's PlaybookEp. 6 - Idi Amin repeat

An examination of the methods used by Idi Amin, Uganda's self-declared ,President for Life, to seize power and rule brutally for 8 years, causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

1:00 amQueen Victoria and her Nine ChildrenEp 3 - Queen Victoria and her Nine Children repeat

In the 1870s, Victoria continued to dominate her children as they continued to rebel. But it was her relationship with Indian servant Abdul Karim that brought joy to her later years.

2:00 amDigging for BritainEp. 3 - Age of Bronze and Iron repeat

What kind of a place was Britain before the Romans invaded? Alice Roberts examines two Bronze Age skeletons known as the Cladh Hallan mummies.

3:00 amQuestion PeriodQuestion Period: Monday July 6, 2020 new

Discussions at Queen's Park today.

4:05 amSuperfoods: The Real StoryEp. 1 - Tomatoes, Soybeans, Red Wine repeat

Kate Quilton explores the cancer-busting properties of the tomato and travels to Japan to see if the secret of youth is a fermented soybean.


Rufus Gifford is back in the States to celebrate his parents' wedding anniversary and his mother's 70th birthday.



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 6 - Hydro Rates repeat


Tuesday Jul 7

7:00 pmArctic SecretsArctic Secrets - Rhythm of the Bay repeat

At the mighty Hudson Bay the Arctic extends its icy reach deep into the North American continent dv



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 1 - Guns repeat

Toronto Liberal MP Marco Mendicino debates Alberta Conservative MP Glen Motz about Canada's relationship with guns. Does Bill-C71 infringe on the rights of law-abiding gun owners, and will it stop illegal guns used in violent crimes? dv

9:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Jordan and Ariana repeat


10:00 pmWhat Is Democracy? repeat

Coming at a moment of profound political and social crisis, What Is Democracy? reflects on a word we too often take for granted. Featuring a diverse cast including celebrated philosophers, trauma surgeons, factory workers, refugees, and politicians. dv




Tuesday Jul 7

11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 1 - Guns repeat




1:00 amWhat Is Democracy? repeat


2:00 amArctic SecretsArctic Secrets - Rhythm of the Bay repeat

At the mighty Hudson Bay the Arctic extends its icy reach deep into the North American continent dv

2:50 amAtikokan Calming Project repeat

Ontario Hubs producer Jeyan Jeganathan talks to two passionate teachers in Atikokan who transformed their school into calming place to learn.

3:00 amQuestion PeriodQuestion Period: Tuesday July 7, 2020 new


4:04 amSuperfoods: The Real StoryEp. 2 - Matcha, Argan, Coconut Water repeat

Kate Quilton visits Japan to see if matcha tea reduces the risk of heart disease. She discovers whether coconut water is really super-hydrating.


Rufus Gifford travels to Washington, D.C., to attend meetings and a reception at the residence of the Danish ambassador to the United States.



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 1 - Guns repeat


Wednesday Jul 8

7:00 pmImpossible RailwaysEp. 6 - Waterworld repeat

From crossing the cyclone-prone Indian Ocean to travelling under the Bosphorus Strait, railways have had to overcome challenges presented by water.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 2 - Urban Versus Rural repeat

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Conservative Party Leader from Saskatchewan Andrew Scheer set out to see what the differences and similarities are between urban and rural voters and their needs. dv

9:00 pmBrilliant IdeasThe Iconic Public Sculpture Art of Jaume Plensa repeat

Born in 1955 in Barcelona, Plensa is a renowned sculptor and public artist.

9:30 pmBrilliant IdeasAli Banisadr's Impassioned Landscapes repeat

Combining Iranian and American influences, Ali Banisadr is known for his intricate, abstract paintings.

10:00 pmHuman PlusSight repeat

The science of sight has entered a new era. dv



11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 2 - Urban Versus Rural repeat


12:00 amBrilliant IdeasThe Iconic Public Sculpture Art of Jaume Plensa repeat

Born in 1955 in Barcelona, Plensa is a renowned sculptor and public artist.

12:30 amBrilliant IdeasAli Banisadr's Impassioned Landscapes repeat

Combining Iranian and American influences, Ali Banisadr is known for his intricate, abstract paintings.

1:00 amHuman PlusSight repeat

The science of sight has entered a new era. dv


Wednesday Jul 8

2:00 amImpossible RailwaysEp. 6 - Waterworld repeat

From crossing the cyclone-prone Indian Ocean to travelling under the Bosphorus Strait, railways have had to overcome challenges presented by water.

3:00 amQuestion PeriodQuestion Period: Wednesday July 8, 2020 new


4:04 amSuperfoods: The Real StoryEp. 3 - Saffron, Coffee, Ethiopian Teff repeat

Kate Quilton travels to Morocco to see if saffron can beat the blues, and downs espresso in Naples to find out if coffee helps the liver.


U.S. Ambassador Rufus Gifford takes part in a training session with the Royal Danish Navy's elite frogman corps.



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 2 - Urban Versus Rural repeat


Thursday Jul 9

7:00 pmOff the Beaten Track with Kate HumbleEp. 1 - Off the Beaten Track with Kate Humble repeat

Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog travel from the most northerly farm on mainland Wales to the hamlet of Nantmor in Snowdonia.


Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog travel from southern Snowdonia to one of the least-populated areas in the United Kingdom.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 3 - Taxes repeat

Do Liberals tax and spend, while Conservatives cut taxes and services? Liberal MP Wayne Easter thinks tax policies help Canadians prosper, but Conservative MP Lisa Raitt thinks money should be left in people's pockets to spend as they see fit. dv

9:00 pmBugsEp. 1 - Australia repeat

Ben Reade and Josh Evans from the Nordic Food Lab travel to Australia to taste everything from delicious honey ants to grub-filled bush coconuts.

9:30 pmBugsEp. 2 - Mexico repeat

The chef-researchers visit a farmer who raises escamoles - edible ant eggs and larvae, the Mexican desert's version of caviar.

10:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Jordan and Ariana repeat




11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 3 - Taxes repeat


12:00 amBugsEp. 1 - Australia repeat

Ben Reade and Josh Evans from the Nordic Food Lab travel to Australia to taste everything from delicious honey ants to grub-filled bush coconuts.

12:30 amBugsEp. 2 - Mexico repeat

The chef-researchers visit a farmer who raises escamoles - edible ant eggs and larvae, the Mexican desert's version of caviar.



2:00 amOff the Beaten Track with Kate HumbleEp. 1 - Off the Beaten Track with Kate Humble repeat

Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog travel from the most northerly farm on mainland Wales to the hamlet of Nantmor in Snowdonia.


Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog travel from southern Snowdonia to one of the least-populated areas in the United Kingdom.

3:00 amThe Great Canadian Tax Dodge repeat

This film examines the issue of tax avoidance and the strategies used by corporations and wealthy individuals. dv


Thursday Jul 9

4:00 am19 Days repeat

This documentary follows several refugee families during their first 19 days in Canada at a resettlement centre in Calgary. dv


U.S. Ambassador Rufus Gifford has now lived in Denmark for two years, and although his time is running out there is still plenty left to do.



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 3 - Taxes repeat


Friday Jul 10

7:00 pmSecret History of the British GardenEp. 4 - The 20th Century repeat

Monty Don concludes his journey through Britain's gardening heritage by looking at how the nation's gardens have evolved over the past hundred years.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 4 - Indigenous Rights repeat

Ojibway Liberal MP, Don Rusnak, squares off with Cree NDP MP, Romeo Saganash, to examine the reality for Indigenous communities in Ontario and Quebec, and what it will take to transform the country's relationship with Indigenous peoples in Canada. dv

9:00 pmHeartbeatEp. 23 - Mackerel Sky repeat

A dying ex-con kidnaps Jenny in a plan to force old nemesis Merton into giving him the identity of the informant responsible for his 8-year prison sentence, but things don't go according to plan. 14+

10:00 pmMidsomer MurdersEp. 10 - Till Death Do Us Part, Part 1 repeat

Barnaby is less than impressed when Sarah drags him to a wedding, but he is called into action to catch a murderer with a penchant for brides. 14+

10:51 pmAtikokan Calming Project repeat




11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 4 - Indigenous Rights repeat


12:00 amHeartbeatEp. 23 - Mackerel Sky repeat

A dying ex-con kidnaps Jenny in a plan to force old nemesis Merton into giving him the identity of the informant responsible for his 8-year prison sentence, but things don't go according to plan. 14+

1:00 amMidsomer MurdersEp. 10 - Till Death Do Us Part, Part 1 repeat




2:00 amSecret History of the British GardenEp. 4 - The 20th Century repeat

Monty Don concludes his journey through Britain's gardening heritage by looking at how the nation's gardens have evolved over the past hundred years.

3:00 amThe Superfood Chain (Feature) repeat

What is the superfood industry's effect on the lives of families who grow and gather foods such as quinoa, teff, coconuts, and wild salmon? dv

4:15 amFIXED! repeat

A light-hearted look at the folks behind the Repair Café Toronto, who are challenging our throwaway culture by fixing your broken items for free.


It's a significant day for Rufus Gifford as the U.S. Supreme Court has just legalized same-sex marriage back home.

Saturday Jul 11

7:00 pmNational GeographicJaguar VS Croc repeat

World-renowned wildlife photographer Steve Winter and cameraman Bertie Gregory capture the rarely seen, remarkable lives of jaguars in the Pantanal of Brazil.

7:50 pmOntario HubsThe Future of Beekeeping repeat



Saturday Jul 11

8:00 pmCoast New ZealandEp. 5 - Christchurch repeat

Scottish historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver investigates the origins of the New Zealand accent. dv

9:00 pmScore: A Film Music Documentary repeat

A look inside the challenges and creative secrecy of the world's most widely known music genre - the film score. dv

10:35 pmThe Superfood Chain repeat


11:30 pmCity Wildlife RescueEp. 4 repeat

A young coyote suffers from mange, a snake shows up with what appears to be a dislocated jaw, and an abandoned baby mink requires special care. dv

12:00 amNational GeographicJaguar VS Croc repeat

World-renowned wildlife photographer Steve Winter and cameraman Bertie Gregory capture the rarely seen, remarkable lives of jaguars in the Pantanal of Brazil.

1:00 amCoast New ZealandEp. 5 - Christchurch repeat

Scottish historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver investigates the origins of the New Zealand accent. dv

2:00 amScore: A Film Music Documentary repeat

A look inside the challenges and creative secrecy of the world's most widely known music genre - the film score. dv

3:35 amThe Superfood Chain repeat


4:30 amCity Wildlife RescueEp. 4 repeat

A young coyote suffers from mange, a snake shows up with what appears to be a dislocated jaw, and an abandoned baby mink requires special care. dv

Sunday Jul 12

7:00 pmNational GeographicAccess 360: World Heritage - Borobodur repeat

The battle is on to beat back the forces that threaten to destroy Indonesia's most-visited monument.

8:00 pmRoyal RecipesEp. 5 - India and Empire repeat

Using recipes from the royal archive, chef Paul Ainsworth cooks quail and potato curry, said to be a favourite of Queen Victoria. dv

9:00 pmShoreline DetectivesEp. 2 - Merseyside repeat

Tori Herridge and Alex Langlands investigate a beach full of World War II rubble and find evidence of people and animals from 7,000 years ago.

10:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Kathryn and Dylan new

Kathryn hopes to find a job that puts her creative mind to use;Dylan wants a career in a dynamic environment. dv

11:00 pmWhat Is Democracy? repeat


12:00 amNational GeographicAccess 360: World Heritage - Borobodur repeat

The battle is on to beat back the forces that threaten to destroy Indonesia's most-visited monument.

1:00 amRoyal RecipesEp. 5 - India and Empire repeat

Using recipes from the royal archive, chef Paul Ainsworth cooks quail and potato curry, said to be a favourite of Queen Victoria. dv



1:59 amShoreline DetectivesEp. 2 - Merseyside repeat

Tori Herridge and Alex Langlands investigate a beach full of World War II rubble and find evidence of people and animals from 7,000 years ago.

3:00 amEmployable MeEmployable Me - Kathryn and Dylan repeat


4:00 amWhat Is Democracy? repeat





Sunday Jul 12

5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 4 - Indigenous Rights repeat


Monday Jul 13

7:00 pmDigging for BritainEp. 4 - Ice and Stone repeat

In the final episode, Alice Roberts goes in search of Britons' elusive Stone Age ancestors.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 5 - The Promise of Multiculturalism repeat

Vancouver NDP MP Jenny Kwan and Toronto Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree examine whether the promise of acceptance and opportunities are equal for everyone who arrives in Canada, no matter their origin. dv

9:00 pmNicholas and Alexandra: The LettersNicholas and Alexandra: The Letters - Ep. 1 repeat

The first episode reveals the obstacles the royal couple first faced.

9:55 pmThe Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the WireEp. 1 - First Day repeat

Historian Peter Barton explores the events leading up to the notoriously bloody first day of the Somme offensive.



11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 5 - The Promise of Multiculturalism repeat


12:00 amNicholas and Alexandra: The LettersNicholas and Alexandra: The Letters - Ep. 1 repeat

The first episode reveals the obstacles the royal couple first faced.

1:00 amThe Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the WireEp. 1 - First Day repeat

Historian Peter Barton explores the events leading up to the notoriously bloody first day of the Somme offensive.

2:00 amDigging for BritainEp. 4 - Ice and Stone repeat

In the final episode, Alice Roberts goes in search of Britons' elusive Stone Age ancestors.


Discussions at Queen's Park today

4:05 amSuperfoods: The Real StoryEp. 4 - Seaweed, Blue Cheese, Chörk repeat

Can seaweed really make you slimmer. Is blue cheese good stomach health? And will anyone buy a brand new superfood called Icelandic Chörk?


U.S. Ambassador Rufus Gifford is off to Greenland, sleeping in a tent for the first time in 30 years.



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 5 - The Promise of Multiculturalism repeat


Tuesday Jul 14

7:00 pmArctic SecretsArctic Secrets - Yukon Wild repeat

The Yukon is a true wilderness, one of the last on earth. The vast land got its name from its longest river, which the Gwich'in, one of the indigenous people of the region, call Yu-kun-ah...the "great river." dv



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 6 - Asylum Seekers repeat

Quebec Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus and Toronto Liberal MP Rob Oliphant travel to the border to see how asylum seekers are welcomed into Canada. In Toronto, they see the importance of refugees to Canada's economy and social fabric. dv

9:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Kathryn and Dylan repeat


9:55 pmShingal repeat

Through the eyes of Yazidi refugees, this film examines perseverance and family bonds against a backdrop of genocide and sexual slavery. dv


Tuesday Jul 14



11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp 6 - Asylum Seekers repeat




1:00 amShingal repeat

Through the eyes of Yazidi refugees, this film examines perseverance and family bonds against a backdrop of genocide and sexual slavery. dv

2:00 amArctic SecretsArctic Secrets - Yukon Wild repeat

The Yukon is a true wilderness, one of the last on earth. The vast land got its name from its longest river, which the Gwich'in, one of the indigenous people of the region, call Yu-kun-ah...the "great river." dv



4:05 amSuperfoods: The Real StoryEp. 5 - Cherries, Spinach, Chocolate repeat

What are the muscle-healing properties of cherries and can spinach really boost our biceps?


Rufus and Stephen are soon to be married at Copenhagen's city hall.



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp 6 - Asylum Seekers repeat


Wednesday Jul 15

7:00 pmImpossible EngineeringEp. 1 - Halley VI Research Stations repeat

The award winning Halley VI Research Centre, created for the British Antarctic Survey in 2013, is situated on a floating ice shelf 900 miles from South Pole.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 2 - Transit repeat

Doug Ford and Jagmeet Singh take each other for a spin as they hit the road to debate an issue that has divided Torontonians for decades. dv

9:00 pmBrilliant IdeasMaggi Hambling repeat

British artist Maggi Hambling is best know for her intimate portraits, paintings of the sea and controversial public sculptures.

9:30 pmBrilliant IdeasFrancesco Clemente Paints a Multicultural Landscape repeat

One of the world's most respected painters, Francesco was central to the art form's 1980s resurgence. Both figurative and abstract, his works explore the mysteries of human life.

10:00 pmHuman PlusHearing repeat

As the mysteries of hearing are revealed, we see how technology and scientific progress are working to restore, replace, or supercharge this enormously powerful human sense. dv



11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 2 - Transit repeat


12:00 amBrilliant IdeasMaggi Hambling repeat

British artist Maggi Hambling is best know for her intimate portraits, paintings of the sea and controversial public sculptures.

12:30 amBrilliant IdeasFrancesco Clemente Paints a Multicultural Landscape repeat

One of the world's most respected painters, Francesco was central to the art form's 1980s resurgence. Both figurative and abstract, his works explore the mysteries of human life.

1:00 amHuman PlusHearing repeat

As the mysteries of hearing are revealed, we see how technology and scientific progress are working to restore, replace, or supercharge this enormously powerful human sense. dv


Wednesday Jul 15

2:00 amImpossible EngineeringEp. 1 - Halley VI Research Stations repeat

The award winning Halley VI Research Centre, created for the British Antarctic Survey in 2013, is situated on a floating ice shelf 900 miles from South Pole.



4:05 amSuperfoods: The Real StoryEp. 6 - Salmon, Tiger Nuts, Dandelions repeat

Kate Quilton goes salmon fishing in Oregon, investigates tiger nuts in Spain, and takes a good look at the benefits of dandelions.

4:35 amBrilliant IdeasSun Xun: One of China's Most Ambitious Young Artists repeat

Chinese artist Sun Xun often depicts works exploring Chinese culture and history.



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp. 2 - Transit repeat


Thursday Jul 16


Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog continue their journey across the remote Welsh countryside, exploring mid-Wales.


Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog continue their journey through the Welsh countryside by exploring Carmarthenshire.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 3 - Safe Injection Sites repeat

London mayor Matt Brown and Toronto city councillor Giorgio Mammoliti take to the streets to debate supervised injection sites. dv

9:00 pmBugsEp. 3 - Kenya repeat

The team arrives in Kenya to learn how a termite queen tastes with mango and why the people of the West are not eating bugs.

9:30 pmBugsEp. 4 - Uganda repeat

Josh Evans and Ben Reade from the Nordic Food Lab join locals in Uganda on a trip to find the honey of stingless bees.

10:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Kathryn and Dylan repeat




11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 3 - Safe Injection Sites repeat


12:00 amBugsEp. 3 - Kenya repeat

The team arrives in Kenya to learn how a termite queen tastes with mango and why the people of the West are not eating bugs.

12:30 amBugsEp. 4 - Uganda repeat

Josh Evans and Ben Reade from the Nordic Food Lab join locals in Uganda on a trip to find the honey of stingless bees.




Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog continue their journey across the remote Welsh countryside, exploring mid-Wales.


Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog continue their journey through the Welsh countryside by exploring Carmarthenshire.

3:00 amMom and Me repeat

A chronicle of the relationship between director Lena Macdonald and her mother, who ended up on the streets. dv


Thursday Jul 16

4:00 amBrilliant IdeasKader Attia: Artist and Activist repeat

Kader Attia is an activist artist. His politically charged work addresses complex global issues in symbolic and thought provoking ways. dv

4:30 amBrilliant IdeasMarina Abramovic's Relentless, Violent Genius repeat

Discover the story of one of the most well-known performance artists ever, Marina Abramovic. dv



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp. 3 - Safe Injection Sites repeat


Friday Jul 17

7:00 pmMonty Don's French GardensEp. 1 - Gardens of Power and Passion repeat

Throughout history, the French have used gardens as a public expression of money, power and passion.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 4 - Corrections repeat

Can NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo move cabinet minister Marie-France Lalonde to see what needs to be done to help those at risk in Ontario prisons? dv

9:00 pmHeartbeatEp. 24 - Absent Friends repeat

Merton organises a search of the moors after a farming couple are reported missing, leaving Jenny and Liz to look after their bemused children, whilst Gina and Bellamy take over at the farm. 14+

10:00 pmMidsomer MurdersEp. 11 - Till Death Do Us Part, Part 2 repeat




11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 4 - Corrections repeat


12:00 amHeartbeatEp. 24 - Absent Friends repeat

Merton organises a search of the moors after a farming couple are reported missing, leaving Jenny and Liz to look after their bemused children, whilst Gina and Bellamy take over at the farm. 14+

1:00 amMidsomer MurdersEp. 11 - Till Death Do Us Part, Part 2 repeat


2:00 amMonty Don's French GardensEp. 1 - Gardens of Power and Passion repeat

Throughout history, the French have used gardens as a public expression of money, power and passion.

3:00 amTo Make A Farm repeat

To Make A Farm follows the lives of five young people with no farming backgrounds as they work their first seasons on the land. dv

4:20 amGrand Trunk: A City Built on Steam repeat

From 1856 to 1964, Stratford was a railway hub and locomotive repair facility for the Grand Trunk Railway, precursor to the CNR. dv

Saturday Jul 18

7:00 pmNational GeographicMission Pluto repeat

Three billion miles away a spacecraft speeds through the outer solar system at nearly 1,000 miles per minute.

8:00 pmCoast New ZealandEp. 6 - Taranaki repeat

Geologist Hamish Campbell investigates the energy-rich region's oil industry, while historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver encounters mysterious objects on the Taranaki coastline.

9:00 pmLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice new

Linda Ronstadt guides viewers through her youth in Tucson singing Mexican canciones with her family; her folk days; and her reign as the "queen of country rock" in the '70s and '80s.

10:35 pmMetamorphosis repeat

With humanity changing the planet's biosphere at an unprecedented scale, climate survivors, scientists, and others explore ecological transformation. dv

11:30 pmCity Wildlife RescueEp. 5 repeat

A raccoon runs into a peanut butter jar on a sweltery summer day and Toronto Wildlife Centre's rescue team takes the call. dv


Saturday Jul 18

12:00 amNational GeographicMission Pluto repeat

Three billion miles away a spacecraft speeds through the outer solar system at nearly 1,000 miles per minute.

1:00 amCoast New ZealandEp. 6 - Taranaki repeat

Geologist Hamish Campbell investigates the energy-rich region's oil industry, while historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver encounters mysterious objects on the Taranaki coastline.

2:00 amLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice repeat

Linda Ronstadt guides viewers through her youth in Tucson singing Mexican canciones with her family; her folk days; and her reign as the "queen of country rock" in the '70s and '80s.

3:30 amMetamorphosis repeat

With humanity changing the planet's biosphere at an unprecedented scale, climate survivors, scientists, and others explore ecological transformation. dv

4:30 amCity Wildlife RescueEp. 5 repeat

A raccoon runs into a peanut butter jar on a sweltery summer day and Toronto Wildlife Centre's rescue team takes the call. dv

Sunday Jul 19

7:00 pmNational GeographicAccess 360: World Heritage - Great Barrier Reef repeat

Marine conservationists give 360-degree access to their efforts to save the beauty and life of the Great Barrier Reef off northeastern Australia.

8:00 pmRoyal RecipesEp. 6 - Jubilee repeat

Chef Anna Haugh cooks some unusual 19th-century ingredients used in a royal dish created for Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. dv

9:00 pmShoreline DetectivesEp. 3 - Essex repeat

In Essex, Tori Herridge and Alex Langlands investigate the earthwork remains of a fort from the days of Henry VIII.

10:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Daniel and George new

Daniel is looking for a job in music or film; blind track star, George, hopes to work in software development. dv

11:00 pmTouching Life repeat

An inspiring documentary about a Vancouver family with two visually impaired parents and their sighted son. dv

12:00 amNational GeographicAccess 360: World Heritage - Great Barrier Reef repeat

Marine conservationists give 360-degree access to their efforts to save the beauty and life of the Great Barrier Reef off northeastern Australia.

1:00 amRoyal RecipesEp. 6 - Jubilee repeat

Chef Anna Haugh cooks some unusual 19th-century ingredients used in a royal dish created for Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. dv

2:00 amShoreline DetectivesEp. 3 - Essex repeat

In Essex, Tori Herridge and Alex Langlands investigate the earthwork remains of a fort from the days of Henry VIII.

3:00 amEmployable MeEmployable Me - Daniel and George repeat


4:00 amTouching Life repeat




5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp. 4 - Corrections repeat


Monday Jul 20

7:00 pmDigging for BritainEp. 4 - Ireland's Treasures Uncovered repeat

Archeologists Gavin Hughes and Alice Roberts tell the story of the iconic artifacts that have helped to shape modern Ireland, both north and south.



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 5 - Housing repeat

Toronto City Councillor Maria Augimeri and Liberal MP Adam Vaughan look at creative solutions to find homes for people in need. dv

9:00 pmNicholas and Alexandra: The LettersNicholas and Alexandra: The Letters - Ep. 2 repeat

Complete misjudgment on the part of the tsar and his wife led to the great Russian Empire's fall into economic and military collapse.


Monday Jul 20

9:55 pmThe Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the WireEp. 2 - Defence in Depth repeat

A two-month Allied advance that should have lasted only days or weeks led to more carnage on the battlefield.



11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 5 - Housing repeat


12:00 amNicholas and Alexandra: The LettersNicholas and Alexandra: The Letters - Ep. 2 repeat

Complete misjudgment on the part of the tsar and his wife led to the great Russian Empire's fall into economic and military collapse.

1:00 amThe Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the WireEp. 2 - Defence in Depth repeat

A two-month Allied advance that should have lasted only days or weeks led to more carnage on the battlefield.

2:00 amDigging for BritainEp. 4 - Ireland's Treasures Uncovered repeat

Archeologists Gavin Hughes and Alice Roberts tell the story of the iconic artifacts that have helped to shape modern Ireland, both north and south.



4:05 amCall of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees repeat

Scientist and author Diana Beresford-Kroeger explores our profound biological and spiritual connection with trees. dv



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp. 5 - Housing repeat


Tuesday Jul 21

7:00 pmArctic SecretsArctic Secrets - Waiting for Winter repeat

It's November at Cape Tatnam. Winter is coming to the lower Western shore of Hudson Bay. But the ice, which should be forming on Hudson Bay by now is nowhere to be seen. dv



8:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 6 - Carbon Tax repeat

Ontario Liberal MPP Arthur Potts and Alberta Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs go head-to-head over Canada's controversial plan for carbon pricing. dv

9:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Daniel and George repeat


10:00 pmCall of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees repeat




11:30 pmPolitical Blind DateEp. 6 - Carbon Tax repeat






2:00 amArctic SecretsArctic Secrets - Waiting for Winter repeat

It's November at Cape Tatnam. Winter is coming to the lower Western shore of Hudson Bay. But the ice, which should be forming on Hudson Bay by now is nowhere to be seen. dv




Tuesday Jul 21

4:05 amStriking BalanceEp. 4 - Bras d'Or repeat

On the Bras d'Or Lake in Cape Breton Island, oyster farming was seen as a sustainable alternative to working in coal and steel.



5:30 amPolitical Blind DateEp. 6 - Carbon Tax repeat


Wednesday Jul 22

7:00 pmImpossible EngineeringEp.2 - The Panama Canal Redevelopment repeat

Opened in 2016, the Panama Canal Extension is an engineering project on an unprecedented scale. Designed to enlarge the existing 100 year old canal, this $5.25 billion dollar project has redefined world trade routes.



8:30 pmThe Water BrothersReefer Madness repeat

The world's coral reefs are home to a quarter of all marine life, and they're being wiped out. The brothers visit the Mesoamerican Reef in the Caribbean. dv

9:00 pmAlberto Giacometti by Stanley Tucci repeat

Actor Stanley Tucci has long been obsessed with the great modernist artist Alberto Giacometti.

10:00 pmHuman PlusTaste and Smell repeat

Your sense of smell is much more developed than you might imagine. In your genetic code, 400 genes make up the receptors of your sense of smell. You are able to smell billions of odors dv



11:30 pmThe Water BrothersReefer Madness repeat


12:00 amAlberto Giacometti by Stanley Tucci repeat

Actor Stanley Tucci has long been obsessed with the great modernist artist Alberto Giacometti.

1:00 amHuman PlusTaste and Smell repeat

Your sense of smell is much more developed than you might imagine. In your genetic code, 400 genes make up the receptors of your sense of smell. You are able to smell billions of odors dv

2:00 amImpossible EngineeringEp.2 - The Panama Canal Redevelopment repeat

Opened in 2016, the Panama Canal Extension is an engineering project on an unprecedented scale. Designed to enlarge the existing 100 year old canal, this $5.25 billion dollar project has redefined world trade routes.



4:05 amBrilliant IdeasThe Tenacious Alchemy of China's Cao Fei repeat

China's Cae Fei opts for a more modern take on expression, employing technology and new media rather than the traditional means of canvas and paint.

4:30 amBrilliant IdeasteamLab repeat

Founded in 2001 by Toshiyuki Inoko, teamLab is a 400-strong Japanese digital art collective whose members include artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, architects and designers.



5:30 amThe Water BrothersReefer Madness repeat


Thursday Jul 23

7:00 pmGreat Blue WildGreat Blue Wild - S 1 - Episode 1 - Cocos Island repeat

Jacques cousteau once called Cocos Island "the most beautiful island in the world." beyond its pristine rainforest is a marine wilderness brimming with multicolored fish, enormous sea turtles, and vast schools of sharks. dv



8:30 pmThe Water BrothersCarpageddon repeat

The brothers find out what an Asian carp invasion could do to the Great Lakes' fishing economy and examine other invasive species like zebra mussels. dv


Thursday Jul 23

9:00 pmBugsEp. 5 - Peru repeat

In Peru, the team feasts on suri, the larvae of the Peruvian palm weevil, and other jungle insects roasted on skewers.

9:30 pmBugsEp. 6 - Japan repeat

The team travels to Japan to capture the Asian giant hornet, an insect whose venom can kill humans but whose larvae are a highly prized delicacy.

10:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Daniel and George repeat




11:30 pmThe Water BrothersCarpageddon repeat


12:00 amBugsEp. 5 - Peru repeat

In Peru, the team feasts on suri, the larvae of the Peruvian palm weevil, and other jungle insects roasted on skewers.

12:30 amBugsEp. 6 - Japan repeat

The team travels to Japan to capture the Asian giant hornet, an insect whose venom can kill humans but whose larvae are a highly prized delicacy.



2:00 amGreat Blue WildGreat Blue Wild - S 1 - Episode 1 - Cocos Island repeat

Jacques cousteau once called Cocos Island "the most beautiful island in the world." beyond its pristine rainforest is a marine wilderness brimming with multicolored fish, enormous sea turtles, and vast schools of sharks. dv

3:00 amMugshot repeat

"Mugshot" explores the bewildering world of mugshots and examines their cultural significance and value to contemporary society. dv

4:00 amSuperfoods: The Real StoryEp. 7 - Pomegranates, Shiitakes, Bugs repeat

Kate Quilton heads to Los Angeles, the spiritual home of superfoods, to find out whether pomegranates can fix a bad memory.

4:30 amSuperfoods: The Real StoryEp. 8 - Avocados, Cinnamon, Chilies repeat

Kate Quilton discovers whether avocados can make burgers healthy. She also looks at cinnamon for type-2 diabetes and hot chilies for heartburn.



5:30 amThe Water BrothersCarpageddon repeat


Friday Jul 24

7:00 pmMonty Don's French GardensEp. 2 - The Gourmet Garden repeat

Monty Don turns to the French love of food to find out how it has influenced the country's gardens.



8:30 pmThe Water BrothersWater in All the Wrong Places repeat

California is naturally one of the driest places in North America, but how did it become the largest agricultural supplier on the continent? dv

9:00 pmHeartbeatEp. 25 - Music of the Spheres repeat

Lord Ashfordly's sister Patricia returns to Aidensfield with a renowned Polish musician and his daughter, intending to stage a concert at the village hall, but disaster strikes when one of the violinist's expensive instruments is stolen. 14+

10:00 pmMidsomer MurdersEp. 12 - Send in the Clowns, Part 1 repeat

Things take a gruesome turn when a circus comes to town, bringing a chain of sinister clown sightings, threatening notes, and deathly dangerous acts. 14+



11:30 pmThe Water BrothersWater in All the Wrong Places repeat



Friday Jul 24

12:00 amHeartbeatEp. 25 - Music of the Spheres repeat

Lord Ashfordly's sister Patricia returns to Aidensfield with a renowned Polish musician and his daughter, intending to stage a concert at the village hall, but disaster strikes when one of the violinist's expensive instruments is stolen. 14+

1:00 amMidsomer MurdersEp. 12 - Send in the Clowns, Part 1 repeat


2:00 amMonty Don's French GardensEp. 2 - The Gourmet Garden repeat

Monty Don turns to the French love of food to find out how it has influenced the country's gardens.

3:00 amAnti-Social Limited repeat

A former drug dealer wants to turn his life around by starting a construction business that employs Indigenous people. dv

4:05 amThe Doctor Can See You Now repeat

Since the Northern Ontario School of Medicine was founded in 2005, trailblazing graduates have become models for innovative rural health care.

Saturday Jul 25

7:00 pmNational GeographicTut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets - Episode 1 repeat

Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt

8:00 pmCoast New ZealandEp. 1 - Wellington repeat

Coast New Zealand is back once more, and the third series kicks off in the world's southern

9:00 pmAmy repeat

Despite just two albums to her name, the late British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse is one of the biggest musical icons in recent history. dv

11:10 pmFIXED! repeat


11:30 pmInside Kenk repeat

Known as the world's most prolific bicycle thief, Igor Kenk was notorious even before his high-profile arrest in Toronto in 2008. Ten years later in Switzerland, Igor reflects on his past and his new life. dv

12:00 amNational GeographicTut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets - Episode 1 repeat

Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt

1:00 amCoast New ZealandEp. 1 - Wellington repeat

Coast New Zealand is back once more, and the third series kicks off in the world's southern

2:00 amAmy repeat

Despite just two albums to her name, the late British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse is one of the biggest musical icons in recent history. dv

4:05 amFIXED! repeat


4:20 amInside Kenk repeat

Known as the world's most prolific bicycle thief, Igor Kenk was notorious even before his high-profile arrest in Toronto in 2008. Ten years later in Switzerland, Igor reflects on his past and his new life. dv

Sunday Jul 26

7:00 pmNational GeographicAccess 360: World Heritage - Versailles repeat

The Palace of Versailles is a masterpiece of architecture and craftsmanship waging a constant battle against the ravages of time and tourism. dv

8:00 pmRoyal RecipesEp. 7 - Childhood repeat

Chef Paul Ainsworth cooks cottage pie, said to be a boyhood favourite of Prince William, and former royal chef Darren McGrady prepares banana flan. dv

9:00 pmShoreline DetectivesEp. 1 - East Sussex repeat

Tori Herridge and the team investigate a shipwreck from the 1740s, a prehistoric well shaft, and a harbour that took 63 years to build.

10:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Daniel and Alessia new

Daniel is looking for am employer who wants somebody who can think outside the box; Alessia wants to channel her creativity and love of kids into a career that excites her. dv

11:00 pmCall of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees repeat


12:01 amNational GeographicAccess 360: World Heritage - Versailles repeat

The Palace of Versailles is a masterpiece of architecture and craftsmanship waging a constant battle against the ravages of time and tourism. dv


Sunday Jul 26

1:00 amRoyal RecipesEp. 7 - Childhood repeat

Chef Paul Ainsworth cooks cottage pie, said to be a boyhood favourite of Prince William, and former royal chef Darren McGrady prepares banana flan. dv

2:00 amShoreline DetectivesEp. 1 - East Sussex repeat

Tori Herridge and the team investigate a shipwreck from the 1740s, a prehistoric well shaft, and a harbour that took 63 years to build.

3:00 amEmployable MeEmployable Me - Daniel and Alessia repeat






5:30 amThe Water BrothersWater in All the Wrong Places repeat


Monday Jul 27

7:00 pmDigging for BritainEp. 3 - The North repeat

A team discovers clues to Scotland's first kingdoms, and a new housing development reveals a graveyard of Iron Age warriors.



8:30 pmThe Water BrothersThe Big Thaw repeat

The North Pole is melting faster than ever and the Northwest Passage could soon be an international shipping lane. dv

9:00 pmExtraordinary WomenMaria Montessori repeat

Maria Montessori was a woman of vision. In a remarkable life spanning eight decades, Maria Montessori, challenged convention to pioneer a radical new system of education; one which focused on the child as an independent learner.

9:55 pmThe Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the WireEp. 3 - End Game repeat

Historian Peter Barton concludes his history of the battle in the final months of the campaign.



11:30 pmThe Water BrothersThe Big Thaw repeat


12:00 amExtraordinary WomenMaria Montessori repeat

Maria Montessori was a woman of vision. In a remarkable life spanning eight decades, Maria Montessori, challenged convention to pioneer a radical new system of education; one which focused on the child as an independent learner.

1:00 amThe Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the WireEp. 3 - End Game repeat

Historian Peter Barton concludes his history of the battle in the final months of the campaign.

2:00 amDigging for BritainEp. 3 - The North repeat

A team discovers clues to Scotland's first kingdoms, and a new housing development reveals a graveyard of Iron Age warriors.

3:00 amRisk Factor repeat

Filmmaker Robert Lang explores the nature of risk, how it informs our decisions, and ultimately shapes our lives. dv

4:00 amHard Rock MedicalEp. 1 - Trouble repeat

With school on hiatus, the students pursue personal interests - but the break is anything but quiet. dv 14+

4:30 amHard Rock MedicalEp. 2 - Tent City repeat

Half the class visits a "tent city" on the outskirts of Sudbury where they endeavour to help a host of people living in a makeshift shanty town. dv 14+



5:30 amThe Water BrothersThe Big Thaw repeat



Tuesday Jul 28

7:00 pmArctic SecretsEp. 1 - Land of Extremes repeat

Take a fascinating look into the Arctic seasons and the impact that rising sea levels have on local wildlife. dv



8:30 pmThe Water BrothersValley of the Dammed repeat

For thousands of years, the culture and people of Southeast Asia have been shaped by the flow of the Mekong River. dv

9:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Daniel and Alessia repeat


10:00 pmKollwitz: A Life with Art and War repeat

The work of German graphic designer and sculptor Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) was shaped by the horrors of two world wars.



11:30 pmThe Water BrothersValley of the Dammed repeat




1:00 amKollwitz: A Life with Art and War repeat

The work of German graphic designer and sculptor Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) was shaped by the horrors of two world wars.

2:00 amArctic SecretsEp. 1 - Land of Extremes repeat

Take a fascinating look into the Arctic seasons and the impact that rising sea levels have on local wildlife. dv

3:00 amTouching Life repeat


4:00 amHard Rock MedicalEp. 3 - Prison Confidential repeat

Charlie's unauthorized prescription to a prisoner puts both he and Farida in jeopardy. dv 14+

4:30 amHard Rock MedicalEp. 4 - Big Fish repeat

Gary and Cameron find themselves trapped at a fly-in only camp with television fishing show icon, Sam Pisano. dv 14+



5:30 amThe Water BrothersValley of the Dammed repeat


Wednesday Jul 29

7:00 pmImpossible EngineeringEp. 3 -The Pioneering Spirit - Europe repeat

The Pioneering Spirit is a behemoth of the shipping world. Weighing over 900,000 tons at maximum draft, at 124 meters wide and up to 477 meters long with equipment deployed, this steel giant is the biggest vessel on the planet.



8:30 pmThe Water BrothersBottlegate repeat

Canada has clean and plentiful freshwater supplies. Tap water is also cheap and easily accessible, so why is there such a huge demand for bottled water? dv

9:00 pmStrange and Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island repeat

Architect Todd Saunders' sculpture-like artist studios perch on the rocky shores of Fogo Island.

10:00 pmHuman PlusOrchestra of the Senses repeat

Sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell send sensory messages to the brain at a speed of 430km/hr dv




Wednesday Jul 29

11:30 pmThe Water BrothersBottlegate repeat


12:00 amStrange and Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island repeat

Architect Todd Saunders' sculpture-like artist studios perch on the rocky shores of Fogo Island.

1:00 amHuman PlusOrchestra of the Senses repeat

Sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell send sensory messages to the brain at a speed of 430km/hr dv

2:00 amImpossible EngineeringEp. 3 -The Pioneering Spirit - Europe repeat

The Pioneering Spirit is a behemoth of the shipping world. Weighing over 900,000 tons at maximum draft, at 124 meters wide and up to 477 meters long with equipment deployed, this steel giant is the biggest vessel on the planet.

3:00 amThe Woman Who Joined the Taliban repeat

Before 9/11, Beverley Giesbrecht was a B.C. publishing executive and devout Christian. Converting to Islam, she set off for Taliban territory. dv

4:00 amHard Rock MedicalEp. 5 - Tree of Life repeat

During a tornado disaster simulation, Dr. Helvi's patience is tested by the students, the role-playing actors, and a real-life casualty. dv 14+

4:30 amHard Rock MedicalEp. 6 - Knockin' on Heaven's Door repeat

Melanie and Gina try to help a wheelchair-bound octogenarian through a suicidal crisis. dv 14+



5:30 amThe Water BrothersBottlegate repeat


Thursday Jul 30

7:00 pmGreat Blue WildGreat Blue Wild - S 1 - Episode -2 - Socorro Island repeat

Three hundred and seventy miles off the coast of Mexico in the eastern Pacific, the waters surrounding Socorro Island are home to some of the world's largest marine life.



8:30 pmThe Water BrothersThe Pure and the Poisoned repeat

For Hindus, nothing is more holy than the Ganges. This river has a central role in many of India's diverse cultures and religious traditions. dv

9:00 pmBugsEp. 7 - Italy and Denmark repeat

In Sardinia, the casu marzu method of cheesemaking results in a pecorino that has been deliberately infested with the larvae of the cheese fly.

9:30 pmBugsEp. 8 - The Netherlands repeat

Chefs and researchers from the Nordic Food Lab prepare meals with farmed bugs, and visit an international conference called Insects to Feed the World.

10:00 pmEmployable MeEmployable Me - Daniel and Alessia repeat




11:30 pmThe Water BrothersThe Pure and the Poisoned repeat


12:00 amBugsEp. 7 - Italy and Denmark repeat

In Sardinia, the casu marzu method of cheesemaking results in a pecorino that has been deliberately infested with the larvae of the cheese fly.

12:30 amBugsEp. 8 - The Netherlands repeat

Chefs and researchers from the Nordic Food Lab prepare meals with farmed bugs, and visit an international conference called Insects to Feed the World.



2:00 amGreat Blue WildGreat Blue Wild - S 1 - Episode -2 - Socorro Island repeat

Three hundred and seventy miles off the coast of Mexico in the eastern Pacific, the waters surrounding Socorro Island are home to some of the world's largest marine life.


Thursday Jul 30

3:00 amThe Beat Goes On repeat

Members of an innovative music program for older adults rehearse for their year-end concert. dv

4:00 amHard Rock MedicalEp. 7 - True Nature repeat

Gary and Charlie attend an autopsy conducted by Dr. Helvi and learn some unsettling news. dv14+

4:30 amHard Rock MedicalEp. 8 - Change is Gonna Come repeat

A seemingly healthy Dr. Healy tries to get his job back and Farida tries to atone for her sins. dv 14+



5:30 amThe Water BrothersThe Pure and the Poisoned repeat


Friday Jul 31

7:00 pmMonty Don's French GardensEp. 3 - The Artistic Garden repeat

Monty Don turns to France's famous artistic tradition to see what influence it has had on the country's gardens.



8:30 pmThe Water BrothersPlastic Ocean repeat

The brothers embark on a sailing adventure to the middle of the Pacific Ocean with no land in sight in any direction for over 1,500 kilometers. dv

9:00 pmHeartbeatHeartbeat - episode 1 - Speed new

Vernon makes a lot of money from a lucky investment; Liz may have broken a doctor-patient confidentiality; and Billy and Jason plan a chicken run with stolen cars.

10:00 pmMidsomer MurdersEp. 13 - Send in the Clowns, Part 2 repeat




11:30 pmThe Water BrothersPlastic Ocean repeat

The brothers embark on a sailing adventure to the middle of the Pacific Ocean with no land in sight in any direction for over 1,500 kilometers. dv

12:00 amHeartbeatHeartbeat - episode 1 - Speed repeat

Vernon makes a lot of money from a lucky investment; Liz may have broken a doctor-patient confidentiality; and Billy and Jason plan a chicken run with stolen cars.

1:00 amMidsomer MurdersEp. 13 - Send in the Clowns, Part 2 repeat


2:00 amMonty Don's French GardensEp. 3 - The Artistic Garden repeat

Monty Don turns to France's famous artistic tradition to see what influence it has had on the country's gardens.

3:00 amStealing Van Gogh repeat

Andrew Graham-Dixon pieces together the story of a 2002 Van Gogh heist and examines the world of art crime and the black market.

4:00 amMuch Too Young repeat

What does it mean to be a young adult who becomes a caregiver for a parent with early-onset Alzheimer's? dv


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