CAPITAL FASHION (2007)
As the new century heralds the promise and razzmatazz of “Asia rising”, can fashion from this part of the world ever do a Coco Chanel? Is there such a thing as “indigenous fashion” in the capitals of Thailand, Japan, India, and China?

Capital Fashion explores the “ins” and “outs” of fashion, right out of Asia. Each episode visits a different fashion capital in Asia to chronicle central characters representing different wings of the industry, taking viewers through issues pertaining to their work.

It won the Capital Fashion (China episode) Magazine Format Silver World Medal, The New York Festivals 2008.

Number of episodes: 5 x 23 mins
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ASIA’S BEST KEPT SECRETS - SERIES 4 (2008)
This season of Asia’s Best Kept Secrets series brings you a rundown of all things delectable – divulged by the people who know their food.

Travel to Daikanyama district for cool Japanese threads, plan a trip to become a Cordon Bleu chef in the fashionable heart of Tokyo or take a historical tour devoted to the exploration of China’s most beloved restaurants, tucked away in far flung places from Nanjing to Fuzhou. And sample the best - from traditional and seasonal food to daring and plain weird gastronomy.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23 mins

SAVING GAIA - SERIES 2 (2008)
Sinking cities, dying rivers, and polluted air. Asia’s economic development has come at a high environmental cost.  In the second season of Saving Gaia, we examine the causes behind the most pressing environmental problems facing Asia as it takes us on a journey to seek out the most innovative efforts, big or small to save Gaia.

We also look at how environmental rhetoric is translated to actions. Will countries muster the will to change before it gets too late? How sustainable are the efforts, and who really benefits?

Number of episodes: 6 x 23 mins

FUNKY NEIGHBOURHOOD - SERIES 3 (2008)
Funky Neighbourhood looks at the interesting districts, communities and “secret enclaves” in various cities from China, India, Philippines, and Cambodia to Indonesia.

Eschewing the usual tourist spots, this series takes travelers off-the beaten track to places that will give them a more personal look at the city and its people beyond the tourist’s map.  The stories, told primarily through the characters from the neighbourhood in quirky, sentimental, or fiercely “territorial” of their beloved locality, with a shared stake in the place, who define and shape the atmosphere of the surroundings.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23 mins
Language: In Mandarin

YOURS TRULY, ASIA - SERIES 7 (2008)
This series reveals unusual facets of life in the region from the arts, food, leisure, health and quirky inside story from Asia.

We explore intricate crafting of the Gamelan, learn the treatment of sharks in Japan, visit ‘The Last Shangri-La’ - one of the happiest places on earth and discover the unusual relationship between elephants and human in India. This series also highlights the equestrian skills of young Koreans, the rich tradition of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley silver jewellery artisans, the legacy of Qingdao’s German past and the vineyards in the serene Asoke Valley, Bangkok.

Number of episodes: 16 x 23 mins

MOMENTUM (2007)
Asia is a treasure trove of performing art troupes - through dance, ancient martial arts, puppetry and music. They have survived on the impetus to continuously thrive, pulsating with new blood and passing on from one generation to another.

This inspiring series takes an erudite and intimate look at some of these widely acclaimed art troupes from China to South Korea, Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia and India, which are all masterpieces that possess the ability to synthesize with time.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23 mins

MIDDLE EAST - BUSINESS KINGDOM (2008)
The black gold boom has made ambitious plans for many in the Middle East a reality.  What are the upcoming projects that they are working on?   Who are the big players? The rivalry heats up as these companies go head-to-head to see who can grow bigger and faster in the Middle East. We talk to the experts behind these plans, the contractors and industry insiders to find out which projects have the upper hand in terms of size, strength and business sense.

This series delves into the region’s business culture and provide insights into the vibrant, ever-changing economic landscape in the Middle East.  A different country is explored in each episode from Dubai, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain.

Number of episodes: 6 x 23 mins
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THE CONSULTANT (2008)
For decades, brands have been regarded as a valuable asset to its companies. Powerful brands can provide you with a competitive advantage and differentiate you from your competitors ensuring corporate survival. But globalising a brand faces insurmountable challenges. How will brands in Asia be able to gain a global recognition?

How can these brands penetrate and stay competitive in the international market? As a new and emerging brand, how should you prepare yourself for the global market? Or as an existing brand, how are you able to refresh your brand image?

We will reveal to you these answers and more in The Consultant by talking to some of Asia’s top brand experts and consultants. They will share with you secrets on how to build your brand for success in the international market.  They come from different centers in Asia - from Mumbai to Shanghai, from Seoul to Bangkok. In every episode, the up-and-coming new brands from these markets will be introduced, their brand owners interviewed.

Number of episodes: 4 x 23 mins

PLAQUE FIGHTER - DR WU LIEN-TEH (2008)
This historical series is an autobiography of Dr Wu Lien-Teh, whose outstanding contributions in medical preventive theory and practical procedures earned him the accolade of "plague fighter" by the World Health Organization in 1926.

In 1910, when Manchuria, the north eastern part of China was invaded by a pneumonic plague, Dr Wu Lien-Teh led a group of inspired medical personnel and researched countless scientific methods in an attempt to contain the plague. His efforts eventually resulted in a breakthrough in the medical world. His fight against the plague in the Northeast makes a successful story in mankind's fight against epidemics.

Number of episodes: 3 x 47 mins
Language: Mandarin with English subtitles
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AKSARA - THE PASSAGE OF MALAY SCRIPTS (2007)
The Malay Archipelago or the Malay World consists of the thousands of islands which make up 5 countries today – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. In the Malay World, the significance of writing scripts and literacy has a long history. As with many traditional oral societies, the ability to read and write was and is very much revered and valued.

This documentary traces the evolution of the different writing systems used in the Malay World, their historical origin and international significance, their beauty and how they developed to become a global heritage.

Number of episodes: 2 x 23 mins
Language: Malay with English subtitles

TEARS FOR SALE (2008)
It’s a unique culture, much practised in Asia a long time ago. It’s an act of filial piety, a tribute to the dead of how much he or she is being missed with the passing. The more tears are shed at the funeral, the better. So enter a unique group of people, the professional mourners whose tears are for sale.

Shot in China, Taiwan and India, this documentary enters the lives of these professional mourners as they try to keep the tradition alive and their arduous journey walking down the valley of death.

Number of episodes: 1 x 50 min
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THE MONK ON HORSEBACK - PHRA KHRU BA (2008)
He is known as the ‘Tiger Monk’. Phra Khru Ba travels the border region between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar notoriously known as the Golden Triangle. A former Muay Thai Boxer, the monk now saves children from falling prey to drug activities and violence.

His monastery acts as an orphanage and a ranch, and he teaches these novices Muay Thai so they can protect themselves in this hostile region.

Number of episodes: 1 x 52 min
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888 BEIJING BUZZ (2008)
888 Beijing Buzz is a hundred-episode short-form programme series unfolding
the excitement that the Chinese and residents in China are experiencing in anticipation of the Beijing Olympics 2008. These short stories are told in a stylised, fast-paced and entertaining manner. 70-year old hip hop grannies dancing, environmentally greenconscious students planting 2008 trees to present to the Beijing Olympics committee, describing movies and Olympics news to the blind, and many more interesting features are covered in this programme.

Number of episodes: 100 x 3 min
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SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS (2008)
What makes a champion? When your circumstances seem bleak, how do you rise above them to emerge victorious? And once you have stood at the peak, where do you head to next? Glean revealing insights from Asia’s most elite athletes as they share with us their personal thoughts and private lives. Each episode takes us to a different country and traces the journey of some of their most revered Olympic medallists – from their childhood to their moment of glory – and the lives they are leading now. Find out what makes them champions, as extraordinary sportsmen and ordinary citizens.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min

BRING IT ON, BEIJING! (2008)
After almost two decades of preparations, from its unsuccessful bid for the 2000 Olympics in 1993 to the finals of the 2008 Summer Games, Beijing is now ready to host the ‘Greatest Games on Earth’. Before athletes, sports fans and the international media descend upon China in August 2008, a flurry of activities and preparation has been simmering and taking place. All eyes are on Beijing as it strives to play the gracious host and gear up for the muchanticipated Olympics. Behind all the glamour and anticipation lies copious and meticulous preparation and hard work. Millions labour silently to put up a great show and bring it on in Beijing.

Bring it on, Beijing! takes you behind the scenes in the run up to the 2008 Summer Games. Through eight, half-hour episodes, this programme explores
everything, from the conceptualisation of the official Olympic mascots to the total overhaul of Beijing, be it physical or sociological. The world is waiting so... bring it on, Beijing!

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min
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GLOBAL CITIZENS (2008)
More than ever, professionals are crossing borders and oceans to work in foreign lands. How do they view the native culture? What are their struggles? Where do they call home? This series provides an interesting take on some of the most colourful cities in the most diverse continent on earth. We explore the lives and livelihoods of expatriates as they manoeuvre in alien cultures – discovering social taboos, integrating with the locals, finding love and setting up roots.

Expatriates, each driven by a unique motivation, are living their dreams and making their marks in Asia. In each episode, two divergent subjects are featured in each city. Their stories are eye-opening at times, often inspiring, and always engaging.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min

ALL THINGS PAPER (2008)
A six-part series, All Things Paper is dedicated to “paper maestros” from Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Denmark, England, Scotland and America. These “paper maestros” are constantly redefining the traditional usage of the humble paper and taking it one step further with their ingenuity and amazing visions. All Things Paper takes us deep into the wonderful world of unusual paper contraptions and constructions. It will constantly surprise viewers with the ideas, creativity, imagination and craftsmanship of the “paper maestros”. They will demonstrate how paper has become an integral piece of their work and life.

Find out for yourselves how tables, accordion-like chairs and honeycomb lamps can be fashioned out of paper. Jazz up your wardrobe with the latest runway pieces tailored from paper. Feast your eyes on a meal of gourmet paper dishes and much more. Meet the amazing people behind these incredible paper creations on All Things Paper.

Number of episodes: 6 x 23min
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BRIDGING GIANTS - CHINA & INDIA (2008)
Much has been said about the competition between China and India – two of the largest economies in the world today. This series, Bridging Giants - China and India, offers viewers a glimpse of 16 unique and complementary stories where nationals from these two countries synergize to spell success. It profiles eight Indians in China and eight Chinese in India who run successful businesses in these countries and the steps taken to bridge two of the world’s greatest giants.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min

PARADISE ASIA - SEASON 2 (2008)
Across the vast plains of Asia lie some of the most unique resorts in the world. From the tropical rainforests of the Golden Triangle to the crystal blue beaches of Maldives, these luxurious getaways are as varied as the cultures found within the region. How are these lavish retreats designed and what does it take to create world-class luxury getaways? More importantly, how do they relate to the history and culture of these sites? Paradise Asia is a documentary series that brings you the stories behind some of Asia’s most sought after holiday hideaways.

Take a trip down Cambodia and uncover a luxury resort designed in the traditional style of Khmer architecture. Enter the realm of a restored Indian palace and learn of its fascinating royal history. Going beyond the standard fare of a travelogue, Paradise Asia is a unique programme that will take you through an in-depth journey behind the designs and inspiration of some of the best resorts ever built in Asia.

Number of episodes: 16 x 23min
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SPIRIT OF THE TIME - THE WORLD OF CHINESE CONTEMPORARY ART (2008)
They produce works that have reverberated round the world. From Beijing to Yunnan, a group of artists – variously called contemporary or avantgarde – are painting, sculpting, photographing, and installing images of China as they see it. They create works in their own likeness in the name of cynical-realism; they paint updated landscapes that are a world away from traditional Chinese works, or burn Cultural Revolution materials to form collages of Mao – and the
international art world is intrigued. Increasingly, Chinese contemporary art is hot, hot, hot.

This series visits the world of China’s big-name artists. We observe them at work, visit their inner circles, and listen in on their observations about their Motherland. We find out how these artists – who once upon a time knew nothing about selling their works – are coping with earnest collectors begging for new paintings, ever-demanding galleries, and even officials who now see them as China’s “new ambassadors” to the world.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min
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PURSUITS (2008)
What do you pack to pursue your dream… what do you leave behind? Pursuits asks just that of Asians who have turned their backs on material security to pursue their passions, perhaps for a year, perhaps forever. Sixteen life stories of men and women who believe their age – from forty to infinity – is no barrier to dreams. They are “dreamers” who are “doers.” Two life stories per episode, the profiles featured are contrasting yet complementary and their stories interweave together so that there is both divergence and convergence.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min

WARRING FRONTIERS (2008)
This series looks at various wars in Asia from a unique perspective. When the
shooting has stopped, how are the countries and their survivors affected? How have they picked up the pieces of their shattered lives and homes? Rather than a straightforward narrative, we invite the viewers to examine and explore the lives of these affected people and environment together with us – through the eyes of someone visually sensitive, more specifically, a photographer.

Our photographer captures the moments of hope and optimism that still exist in the survivors’ lives, and explores their environments to understand the plight that exists in a world much removed from their own. Through it all, the viewers will share his journey.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min
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THE MILLION-MAKERS - SEASON 3 (2008)
They are young, rich and successful. The 3rd season of The Million-Makers profile eight Asians who made their 1st million before they hit the age of 35. How did they turn a dream into good fortune? How did they break the norms, traditions and parameters of conservative Asia? What makes them combat challenges to reach entrepreneurial success? What are the common traits that all young successful entrepreneurs possess? How do they manage to blend business priorities with family and household responsibilities efficiently and effectively?

This series gives an insight into these successful Asian millionaires: Their high energy levels that motivate them to rise above the stereotypes of successful entrepreneurs, their unique struggles and challenges, and how they have made a mark for themselves in business.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min

TALE OF 4 CITIES (2008)
This series is a travelogue that tracks four seasoned travellers journeying through four different regions in Greater China to explore the different cultures of the locals. From food and festivities, to art and architecture, they immerse themselves into different lifestyles, and uncover the ways the locals live, work and play.

Key pillars of these societies – be it food, health and beauty, fashion, arts, festivals, recreation, pop culture and architecture. Our travellers then take an in-depth look at various aspects of the social and cultural differences in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Through these differences, we also see the similarities among these cultures, and realise that despite these differences, there are still strong ties that bind. While it offers an intimate insight into the lives of locals – experienced from the points of view of the travellers – this programme also helps to make sense of how the geography, histories and socio-economic backgrounds of these countries have shaped their cultures and norms.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min
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LUXURY CHINA (2008)
A travelogue for the “executive jet setter”, Luxury China invites our viewers to live vicariously through our hosts as they fly around the different cities of China to experience the ebullience of the modern high life there. From glamorous and highly exclusive parties, to feasting on extravagant gourmet cuisines prepared by renowned Master Chefs, Luxury China is a gateway to the opulent, dazzling world of the rich and famous. It will highlight the royal treatment and luxurious good times to be had in China, while showcasing some of the more quirky options available to the affluent looking for novel ways to spend their money.

This series will scour the length and breadth of China to show you a seldom seen side of the Middle Kingdom that only the elite is privy to.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min

INTO THE REALMS OF SHANGRI-LA (2008)
Journey and venture out into the remote Tibetan Plateau designated as Shangri-La by the Chinese, and pictured as the untouched paradise in James
Hilton’s novel “Lost Horizon”. Travel into a Tibetan valley of snow-capped mountains where harmony reigns, where gods walk among the people, and where man and nature embrace. This distant land is in the western end of Yunnan, in Greater Tibet, but the journey there will take us into the “realms of Shangri-La” – the utopia envisioned by James Hilton, and the areas which were opened to the world only recently.

This journey off the beaten track offers a rare glimpse of a distant world unchanged for thousands of years. The search will be if utopia does exist in these once untouched worlds and how these once remote areas are coping with modern influences. What is the unique experience for those who come to this part of the world?

Number of episodes: 6 x 23min

BUSINESS CONCIERGE (2008)
Business Concierge is a pocket guide for travellers doing business in Asia and the Middle East. Get information that is unique to each of the top business cities in Asia including Tokyo, Dubai, Guangzhou and Bangalore. Be informed of essential information on the best hotels, restaurants, tips on doing business in specific countries, and the do’s and don’ts in social situations.

With a palette of useful local information, this series is guaranteed to keep travellers in good standing with their business counterparts. So join our host as he travels to eight countries around the region.

Number of episodes: 8 x 23min
Available in High Definition

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