Wednesday, July 26th TV Schedule for Documentary Channel (Canada)
The Nature of Things Surviving :) the Teenage Brain
Examines the science behind the teenage brain and how it differs from that of an adult.
Follows the dramatic coming-of-age story of prodigal pianist Marika Bournaki, from age 12 to 20, whose life has focused on becoming a world-class concert pianist since the age of five.
Louis Theroux Transgender Children
Louis visits the Child and Adolescent Gender Center in San Francisco to learn how medical professionals are working to lower the suicide rates of transgender children by transitioning them as early as possible.
Featuring unprecedented access into the life of iconic tennis player Martina Navratilova.
Follows the dramatic coming-of-age story of prodigal pianist Marika Bournaki, from age 12 to 20, whose life has focused on becoming a world-class concert pianist since the age of five.
The Nature of Things Brain Magic: The Power of Placebos
For centuries, placebos have been thought of as just fake medicine. Brain Magic explores the growing scientific evidence that placebos can have powerful, and real, effects on our minds and bodies.
The Wonderful Kingdom of Papa Alaev
Eighty-year-old Allo "Papa" Alaev is the head of a folk music band. Alaev acts as a patriarch of the group, deciding everything that each member of the group does, from what they eat to what instrument they play.
Join Ben Fogle as he travels the planet looking for people living in remote locations.
Follows the dramatic coming-of-age story of prodigal pianist Marika Bournaki, from age 12 to 20, whose life has focused on becoming a world-class concert pianist since the age of five.
The Wonderful Kingdom of Papa Alaev
Eighty-year-old Allo "Papa" Alaev is the head of a folk music band. Alaev acts as a patriarch of the group, deciding everything that each member of the group does, from what they eat to what instrument they play.
A look at the different countries in which consuming bugs is a normal, beneficial practice, and how people are trying to bring the custom to the Western world.
Into the Weeds Prince Edward County
Explore the process of local sustainable cuisine, including foraging for edible plants.
Into the Weeds Cattails
Explore the process of local sustainable cuisine, including foraging for edible plants.
Canada: A People's History Ordeal By Fire (1915-1929)
Canada's military role in the First World War transforms its society and its politics.
Rwanda and Juliet (2016)
A professor from an Ivy League school travels to Rwanda in an effort to foster cooperation between college students from different social groups. He produces Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with the students.
the fifth estate Cops, Criminals and Confessions
When police pretend to be criminals to get answers, the line between confessions and lies is blurred. Bob McKeown investigates Mr. Big stings across Canada.
Canada: A People's History Ordeal By Fire (1915-1929)
Canada's military role in the First World War transforms its society and its politics.
Tea connoisseur Jeff Fuchs travels far and wide searching for the perfect cup of tea.
Into the Weeds Wild Black Raspberries New
Explore the process of local sustainable cuisine, including foraging for edible plants.
Into the Weeds Wild Ginger New
Explore the process of local sustainable cuisine, including foraging for edible plants.
Nazi Hunters Gustav Wagner/ Franz Strangl
Follows the events of 1964, when the world's most famous Nazi hunter, Simon Wiesenthal, received an anonymous tip about Stangl's whereabouts.
The fates of three people are interconnected and tell the story of the secrets of Sambir.
Mighty Planes T-38 Talon
A look at the T-38 jet trainer, which is the ultimate test for any pilot wanting to join the world's elite club of fighter jet pilots. Follow three NATO airmen who push themselves and the T-38 to the limits.
Nazi Hunters Gustav Wagner/ Franz Strangl
Follows the events of 1964, when the world's most famous Nazi hunter, Simon Wiesenthal, received an anonymous tip about Stangl's whereabouts.
The fates of three people are interconnected and tell the story of the secrets of Sambir.