One Six Right
Southern California’s Van Nuys Airport is a landmark of aviation.  Amelia Earhart broke a world speed record over its runways.   Marilyn Monroe was discovered while working in its hangars.  Classic moments from Casablanca were filmed on its grounds. Featuring thrilling aerial photography and a sweeping original score, this exhilarating documentary film traces the little-known history and struggles of an airport icon.

Discovery HD and PBS
HD
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Elvis:  Return to Tupelo
A look at the life of Elvis Presley before his emergence as a hip-shaking, lip-snarling cultural icon. Rare photos, home movies, film clips and recordings trace Presley’s impoverished origins in Depression-era Mississippi, to his early struggles to launch a music career.  Old friends, family members, co-workers and others provide an intimate portrait of the shy boy who would become a rock ‘n’roll legend.

Biography Channel
HD
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1 X 90:00

Solidbodies:  The Guitar War
They are true music icons:  the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul.  These are the electric guitars that have been heard on more popular recordings than any other instruments during the rock era.  This is the story of their design & sounds, the people behind the instruments, and the battle for rock 'n' roll supremacy that began more than a half-century ago

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In Search of Kennedy
One of the most relevant American politicians today has actually been dead for over 45 years. Rare vintage footage and interviews with such notable commentators as Alex Baldwin, Michael Moore, James Carville, Edward Kennedy and the late Norman Mailer provide a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy as seen in the context of the modern political arena.

1 X 50:00

The Long March
Every revolution has its turning point; for the Chinese Communists, it was the Long March of 1935.  Surrounded by one million Nationalist soldiers with tanks and airplanes, 87,000 men and women of the Communist Party escaped.  What ensued was a classic battle of maneuver and retreat that changed the course of China forever. Spectacular 3D animation, stunning reenactments and filmed on location throughout China.

1 X 52:00 or
1 X 94:00

The Greatest Auto Race on Earth
On February 12, 1908, teams from America, Germany, Italy and France climbed into six automobiles and set out from New York; 22,000 unpaved miles and 169 long days later, only three cars would cross the finish line in Paris. Never before seen photos and dramatic recreations provide an unforgettable look at this incredible competition.

HD
2 X 48:00 or
1 X 94:00

The Writing Code
The written word is considered one of, if not the, greatest advance of all time. From its inception 5,000 years ago in the “cradle of civilization”, to the revolutionary Gutenberg Press, to fortune cookies, the written word has been infused into every aspect of our modern lives.  From the first representational stones to the mathematical codes of the digital age — journey through human history and rediscover the mystery and power of this essential tool.

PBS
3 X 54:00

The Real Lost World
Before King Kong, before Jurassic Park, there was Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel THE LOST WORLD.  Join a team of modern day adventurers as they trek into the summit of Roraima, the mysterious South American mountain that inspired Doyle's sci-fi classic, to see an untouched world.  Along the way, they encounter dangerous animals and explore native legends of flying reptiles and ape-men.

Animal Planet
HD
1 X 55:00 or
1 x 87:00

America's Lost H-Bomb
A deadly threat lurks off the coast of Georgia. On February 5th, 1958, a nuclear weapon loaded with live plutonium is ejected and lost during a military training mishap. The Pentagon classifies the weapon as irretrievably lost, but 40 years later independent military experts think otherwise. After studying the flight path of the plane that dropped the bomb, weather conditions and tidal patterns, a multi agency task force is sent to find the missing weapon.

Discovery Science
1 X 51:30

Hitler's Canadians
During World War II, Britain sent some 40,000 German prisoners of war to Canada.  Follow the POWs’ transition from warrior to captive and their obsessive, often comical attempts to get back to Germany.  Excellent dramatic recreations and surprising interviews with former prisoners open the door to the reality of this period - several hundred of these former prisoners returned to Canada to build new lives.

1 X 48:00

With a Right to Kill
In the last years of WWII, the Danish resistance liquidated 400 Danes suspected of being Nazi collaborators. For the first time on film and documented with graphic reenactments, Danish “liquidators” break their silence to recount the planning, staging and execution of multiple liquidations, subsequently covered up by the Danish government.

1 X 54:00

Against All Odds: The Quest for Malta
Strategically and geographically located, Malta held the outcome of WWII in both the Mediterranean and African theatres.  It was impossible for the British to give up Malta, nor could the Nazis afford to lose such a valuable transit point.  Against All Odds is completely filmed on location with dramatic recreations, first person interviews, and stunning CGI animation of the battle for this small but vital Mediterranean island.

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Inside the Britannic
Unlock the mysteries of the Britannic - the largest vessel ever to sink, as well as sister ship to the Titanic.  Hidden in the wreckage lies the explanation as to why the White Star luxury liner sank - was it targeted by a German U-boat or had ammunition accidentally exploded inside her hull? An ambitious group of shipwreck divers accomplished what Jacques Cousteau and Robert Ballard could not, a detailed exploration from inside the sunken ship.

1 X 50:00

Between the Lines
In 1980, an East German border soldier named Egon Bunge escaped into West Berlin by shooting his comrade and official gate partner at the Berlin Wall.  Was it murder or an act of self-defense? Filmmaker Dirk Simon follows the stories of these two men: Steinhauer, whose life was cut short, and Bunge, whose remaining years were filled with the horrid guilt of both killer and survivor of a brutal political regime.

1 X 50:00

Beyond Courage:  Surviving Vietnam as a POW
Survivors of the Vietnam War return to the infamous Hanoi Hilton, where they were held in brutal captivity for up to 8 years.  For the first time, cameras are allowed inside the cells of the dreaded Heartbreak Hotel, including the most torturous section of the prison, where newly shot down pilots were taken for interrogation. Rare access and five years in production.

1 X 55:00

The Restorers
Who sinks millions of dollars and years into decaying planes that may be just a footnote in history?  With an obsession that runs deep and at great expense, restorers resurrect relic warbird and vintage aircraft from the graves of history. They transform these rare airplanes into beautiful works of art that command the skies once again.

1 X 54:00

Venice:  Tides of Change
For more than 800 years, the residents of Venice have preserved their way of life.  But in recent decades, Venice has seen nearly two-thirds of its population depart, enticed by modern lifestyles and economic opportunities elsewhere.  Venice could become merely a "theme park", signaling an end to the vibrant culture.  Current residents describe the issues that threaten to engulf their society.

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The Great Bazaars
Journey across Fez, Cairo and Istanbul into the heart of ancient Islam - the Great Bazaars.  Enter a realm where religion and commerce are intertwined, where every transaction is a choreographed ritual of negotiation, where merchants and craftsmen keep alive ancient traditions in their everyday trade.  Discover what makes these commercial centers the world’s most sacred marketplaces.

1 X 50:00

Empires of Steam
Take a journey into the windswept deserts of India and the cold frontiers of Northeastern China for a rare last glimpse of powerful steam trains that have managed to survive on the fringes of Asia’s railway empires.  Brilliant cinematography documents this closing chapter of the world’s last great steam railway empires and the colorful people who still populate these remote regions.

1 X 50:00

Chocolate:  Pathway to the Gods
Our universal passion for chocolate goes back over 3,000 years. In Chocolate: Pathway to the Gods, we explore the history of this divine substance through ritual and obsession. From Mayan kings who were buried with it, to urban professionals who bathe in it, journey from ancient Mesoamerica to Europe’s finest chocolate houses, where chocolate is still revered as one of mankind’s highest expressions of decadence and sensuality.

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