Three siblings whose mother was from the Musqueam First Nation travel to their father's village in China in order to...
Over two million men from across Asia fought in the First World War. Discover what their sacrifices meant to the war...
The first class of Dalit caste students take on the ISC high school graduation exams to find a brighter future for...
Exiled journalist and activist Masih Alinejad, who has millions of followers on Instagram, amplifies the voices of...
Follows the remarkable story of Indian activist Vinay Shetty, who is fighting to save two children who are dying from...
Bollywood-obsessed Anita Rani goes beyond the glitz and glam to discover the secrets of the mega-successful Indian film...
This documentary traces the life and work of C.D. Hoy, one of Canada's most famous early photographers.
The largest concentration of sacred rock art in the world lies in the Burrup Peninsula in Western Australia. Waves of...
In May 1914, the Komagata Maru was refused permission to land in Vancouver, forcing the passengers from British India to...
Journalists Babita Sharma and Adnan Sarwar travel along either side of the volatile Indian-Pakistan border to discover...
Every winter, nuns from a Tibetan Buddhist monastery travel to a small wooden house to meditate and kowtow tirelessly...
News anchor Cheryl Marella travels across Indonesia, examining contentious issues and deciphering what they mean to the...
Journalist Yumi Araki travels across Japan, examining contentious issues and deciphering what they mean to the country...
Classicist Bettany Hughes journeys to temples, palaces and cities as she discovers the fascinating past and traditions...
Inspired by his father's childhood memories of Iran, an artist creates an installation that he hopes will lead to a...
With the story of three brothers at its heart, this documentary chronicles the rise of Australia's Bangarra Dance...
With only a 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook as his guide, Michael Portillo journeys across Asia by railway to explore the...
With his classic Bradshaw's 1913 guide to India in hand, Michael Portillo sets off an a series of train journeys across...
Nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees fled Nazi-occupied Europe during the Second World War, finding safe harbour in the city of...
Joanna Lumley shares behind-the-scenes moments from her travel adventures and reveals the physical challenges and...
Renowned for her extensive use of polka dots, contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama's fierce determination and creative...
Three educated, professional women in China - labelled "leftover women" because they are unmarried - try to balance...
Monty Don sets out to discover the true essence of Japanese gardens and what we have learned from them. He visits Japan...
Dan Snow, Anita Rani, Robert Llewellyn and John Sergeant are in India, exploring the world's busiest railway at the...
Kiwi adventurer Ellis Emmett embarks on a sailing adventure through the South Pacific, exploring remote islands and...
An archive of vintage home movies reveals the everyday experiences of a Chinese American family during the Depression...
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, this six-part series explores the sheer scale and majesty of the largest ocean on...
A collection of original documentaries featuring compelling stories by emerging filmmakers from Asia.
Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy arrived in 1970s Los Angeles and built a multi-million-dollar donut empire that scared Dunkin...
Rob Collins rediscovers the ancient innovations and scientific inventions of Australia's First People - the world's...
Singaporean curator and scholar Peter Lee explores the rise and fall of Southeast Asia's great empires, and how their...
Singaporean scholar and curator Peter Lee travels to Japan and South Korea to seek out epic legends and vibrant...
Kate Humble travels through India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, discovering how spices were once so coveted that a small...
Historian Michael Wood explores China on a fascinating journey through the landscapes, people, stories and cultures that...
Explore life on the highest mountain plateau on Earth, a beautiful and otherworldly place that is also one of the...
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Feature Documentary at the 96th Academy Awards. Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand, India...
In the Philiippines, journalist Maria Ressa and her team fight for democracy and take a stand against President Duterte...
Aaron Pedersen explores some of Australia's most fascinating animals, from orcas and parrots to the iconic red kangaroo.
Korea is a land of stunning beauty and remarkable wildlife, with lush wetlands, soaring mountains and turbulent seas.
Guarded by mountains to the north and a vast desert to the south, Mongolia is home to some of the toughest and most...
Ruled by one unstoppable force - water - Sri Lanka is a an ecological paradise that harbours wondrous and utterly unique...
From Asia's Coral Triangle to the Great Barrier Reef, discover how the Pacific's unique habitats shape the living...
Indonesia is geologically one of the most dangerous places on Earth. Cheryl Marella treads across highly active fault lines to find out how land shapes the lives of millions on this archipelago.
Michael Wood tells the tale of China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
The South Pacific is home to the planet's richest coral reefs and unique ocean wildlife. What is being done to preserve it?
On a mountain plateau at the heart of Asia lies one of the most extreme desert environments in the world, the Gobi.
Starting in the Far East on the frozen Japanese sea of Okhotsk, Joanna takes us across China and Mongolia, ending at Lake Baikal in Siberia, where she meets some amazing seals.
Proposed amendments to Indonesia's criminal code are polarizing the country. Cheryl Marella explores how a new brand of conservatism is testing its tolerant way of life.
In search of the roots of Chinese culture, Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion, where 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors on Tomb Sweeping Day.
On the isolated islands of the South Pacific, wildlife has evolved in extraordinary ways.
The demilitarized zone of Korea has existed for nearly 70 years. Amidst the barbed wire fences is a unique natural world, home to wild boar, giant hornets and rare cranes.
Bettany joins pilgrims at a thousand-year-old temple, takes India's steepest railway line in the Nilgiri Mountains and witnesses an elaborate Theyyam dance in Kerala.
Yumi Araki gets to the heart of what it means to be Japanese today, exploring the influences that have shaped the nation's sense of self and meeting those who are seeking to redefine it.
Nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees fled Nazi-occupied Europe during the Second World War, finding safe harbour in the city of Shanghai and a unique relationship with their adopted home.
Witness the birth, growth and death of an island in the greatest ocean on earth.
Korea is known as a modern, high-tech nation, but beyond the bustle of the cities there is stunning natural beauty.
There are 25,000 islands in the vast Pacific Ocean. From palm-lined pristine beaches to cold rocky outcrops, each one fosters its own ecology.
From the holy city of Varanasi to Akbar the Great's capital of Fatehpur Sikri and the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Bettany immerses herself in the spiritual worlds of India.
Japan's birth rate is at an all-time low, leaving the future of the country uncertain. Yumi Araki explores how the nation is planning to cope with the consequences of its fast-greying population.
Many animals that live in the ocean must go to extraordinary lengths to survive. Using the greatest shipwreck story of all time, the huge challenges are revealed.
Full of life, the seas around Sri Lanka boast an incredible diversity of habitats and tell the story of the region's complex climate.
Off the east coast of Australia lies the world's largest living structure - the Great Barrier Reef, home to curious residents and seasonal visitors like the humpback whale.
The Japanese are known to work some of the longest hours in the world. Yumi Araki investigates the nation's famous work ethic and whether that unbending dedication to the job is changing.
The story of the ultimate castaways who succeeded against all odds to reach islands thousands of miles apart.
The story of the ultimate castaways who succeeded against all odds to reach islands thousands of miles apart.
Full of life, the seas around Sri Lanka boast an incredible diversity of habitats and tell the story of the region's...