Extreme Businesses is a 3x60 minute documentary that takes an in-depth look at several unique European businesses that are thinking outside the box. From flying cars to underwater habitats, from space tourism to humanity’s desire for immortality, innovation, creativity and imagination are the principles used by these EU companies to develop and manufacture game-changing technology. The CEOs and owners of these “Extreme Businesses” have decided to create the future they want to live in.
Extreme Businesses examines 3 companies in The Netherlands, Portugal and the UK. Each story is connected by the theme of science-fiction becoming science fact.
Fading Trades is a 6x30 minute (or a 3x60 minute) documentary series that chronicles the livelihoods of men and women across the UK and mainland Europe. We document their attempts to preserve their old-world trades and pass on their knowledge to the next generation, before their jobs become footnotes in history. This documentary series focuses on their hopes and fears over what the future may hold for their legacies as well as the plans these ‘Master Craftsmen’ have to survive. Each story is connected through the similar theme of their ‘fading’ trade, the apprentices learning their crafts, the use of our camera work and ultimately, the characters.
In 2014, Scotland will celebrate the 700th anniversary of Robert the Bruce’s victory against the might of Edward II’s English army. In seven centuries, historians have never doubted who won the battle, but they have never been able to accurately depict how this David and Goliath scenario came to be - until now. The Truth Behind Bannockburn (1x60 minute) offers a brand new exploration of how Bruce masterminded one of the most daring and successful victories in military history. This is the true story of that victory, it has never been told before, yet the significance of the anniversary offers us a timely reminder to put the record straight.
The Truth Behind Bannockburn documentary will combine all the ingredients of a great legend; action, drama, betrayal and underdogs ultimately triumphant against an ancient foe.
This (3x60 minute) documentary series explores 3 fascinating mysteries of the sea. From The Flannan Isles in Scotland, to the Great Lakes of the United States, we will explore disappearances of crew and craft. We will talk to scholars and historians about these oft disputed events and sift through the folklore to find the truth, if there is any truth to be had. Our cold case forensic detective will also be on location to examine all of the evidence and try to explain these historic events.
This quirky 1x60 minute host-led documentary explores the unusual history behind the Spoon, Fork and Knife. Historians, anthropologists, and museum curators will take us on a tour of the evolution of these everyday items. We’ll also discuss their often-misunderstood cousins the Spork, Knork and Snife.
The Host will lead us on a tongue in cheek journey, assisted by fun animated characters that will reenact important scenes from the pivotal points in the utensil’s history. We will also have retro stock footage of kitchen utensil inventions that seemed like such a good idea at the time.
Two rugged highlanders, Grant MacNicol and Halde Pottinger, are on a journey to see what is left of the country they both grew up in. Their tour of the UK will take them through remote villages and hamlets in an effort to experience the life and food of the heartland of England, Scotland and Wales. Grant is a successful chef and Halde is an experienced farmer. Attending festivals and sampling the local cuisine will inspire them in the meals they create on the road as they travel from place to place. Their aim is to explore the vanishing country life in Britain, while making new friends along the way.
(13 x 30 minutes)
This single documentary (1x60) investigates what must be ranked as one of the most tragic naval disasters of the Great War. Using reconstructions, CGI and underwater cinematography, shot in High Definition, this story unveils a catalogue of harrowing events and dark secrets that have only recently come to light.
This 3x60 minute documentary series uncovers the fascinating stories behind some of the most extraordinary pistols and rifles on Earth. Focusing on the history and folklore surrounding these remarkable firearms, this documentary series provides a unique insight into their past.
Control over weapons of mass destruction is the topic under discussion during a conference on “National Security in the 21st Century”. However, when a biochemical experiment gets into the wrong hands, controlling the situation is not an option. Control is a myth.
There is only one way to get ketchup out of the bottle.
