THE MYSTERY OF THE THREE KINGS
1 hour special for BBC/PBS
The journey of the Three Kings to Bethlehem is celebrated all over the world at Christmas
time but the story is filled with riddles. This documentary special is a quest for the truth
behind the myth. Following a trail of clues from ancient Persia to the modern-day German
Cathedral town of Cologne, THE MYSTERY OF THE THREE KINGS unearths the real-life places, people,
festivities and facts behind an exotic legend. Nominated for a Bafta in 2003
MUMMY AUTOPSY
13 x One-Hour Series for Discovery Channel
MUMMY AUTOPSY on the web
From Italy to the Yemen, Egypt to Alaska the world is a treasure
trove of the human beings that have become immortal through the simple
act of mummification and the preservation of their remains. Preserved
within all of them lie extraordinary secrets, secrets science is only
now beginning to fully penetrate.. Forensic science and forensic scientists
put mummies under the microscope. From samples of hair, textiles, even skin
we will piece together profiles of these special people who lived and
died thousands of years ago.
"Entertaining and informative"
- Archaeological Institute of America
"Armchair archaeologists and crime scene groupies will enjoy
this one, bones and all"
"Science junkies will be happy"
- Alibi
"The fictional detectives on A&E's 'Cold Case' could take
some lessons from the folks featured in this new series"
- Detroit Free Press
"Entertaining and informative. The programme has a
nice feel to it"
- Archaeology.org
"All drama, suspense, action and adventure, built on the Law
and Order franchise model Mummy Autopsy uses hyper-contemporary
technological and scientific tools"
- The Daily Star
LOST WORLDS: PALENQUE -
METROPOLIS OF THE MAYA
One-Hour Special for The History Channel
Deep in the jungles of Southern Mexico lies Palenque, one
of the greatest lost cities of the New World. Built in the
5th century by the Maya, this amazing city flourished for
centuries before being mysteriously abandoned by its people.
Now at this ancient site a team of scientists, engineers and
archaeologists are seeking to uncover the secrets of its builders
and unravel how the city would have looked at its height. For
the first time, using state of the art computer graphics and
cutting edge science, we resurrect these great temples, palaces,
majestic aqueducts and dark labyrinths to reveal them as they
once were. What the team discover could change our understanding
of this great Mayan city forever.
LOST WORLDS - SEASON ONE
12 x One-Hour Series for The History Channel
LOST WORLDS on the web
Tombs; temples; castles; fortresses; lost civilizations; secret cities.
Each week, a team of skilled field investigators decipher the clues on the
ground that will recreate vanished or hidden worlds. From the fortresses of
the Knights Templar and Dracula's castles, to Jesus' Jerusalem and Hitler's
super-city, the team use the latest research, expert analysis and cutting edge
graphic technology to take us back in time. We reveal some of the greatest
feats of engineering ever undertaken; the most ambitious building projects;
the most technologically advanced cultures and bring them back to life.
Twelve hours, twelve Lost Worlds: this is the past rebuilt.
THE REAL LAPD
12 x Half-Hour Series for Discovery Channel/five/Pearson
This major series gains unprecedented access to the Los Angeles Police Department. It attained
record ratings on the Discovery Channel and achieved one of five's highest ratings for a
primetime factual program on its premiere.
'One of the best series of the Year' - The Times
'Stylish and pacy' - The Daily Telegraph
'Superb documentary series' - Q magazine
THE CONQUISTADORS
3 x One-Hour Series for Discovery Channel/Granada International/TLC
In the early 16th century some 35 million people were ruled by two men whose names have
resonated down the centuries: the Aztec Montezuma and the Inca Atahualpa. They were kings
and gods in one, divine rulers with total sway over their subjects, yet these all-powerful
emperors were swiftly brought to their knees by small bands of Spanish Conquistadors and the
ruthless determination of two men: Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro.
THE CONQUISTADORS tells the tale of the fateful years when the Spanish Empire overwhelmed
two of the greatest civilisations the world has known: the Aztecs of Mexico and the Incas
of Peru. This three-part series shows how European overcame Native American in violent,
shattering confrontations that sealed the destiny of a continent.
THE REAL UNTOUCHABLES
Narrated by James Woods
3 x One-Hour Series for TLC
Between the World Wars America faced its own war - a war on crime. Prohibition engulfed
America in violence and corruption. Gangsters believed they were Untouchable -
beyond the reach of the law. But a new breed of lawman showed how to fight back.
They were The Real Untouchables: Eliot Ness, Melvin Purvis and Thomas Dewey.
This groundbreaking series weaves beautifully shot drama sequences,
rare archive footage and exclusive testimony to tell the real stories of the men who
kept the American dream alive.
SEVEN
WONDERS OF EGYPT, GREECE AND ROME
3 x One-Hour Series for five/Discovery Channel
The wondrous structures built by the three great
civilisations of antiquity, Egypt, Greece and Rome, have
fascinated man for over a hundred generations. Now we
bring them together for the first time, in a series
that captures the grandeur, majesty and sheer scale
of the ancient world, as we travel from the Acropolis
to the Great Pyramids and from the to Coliseum to the
Sphinx in search of The Seven Wonders of Egypt, Greece and Rome.
"A celebration" - Radio Times
"Fascinating... Compelling..." - The Times
THE REAL MIAMI VICE
6 x Half-Hour Series for Discovery Channel/five
THE REAL MIAMI VICE goes behind the scenes to reveal the day-to-day problems faced
by the officers of the Miami Police. It uncovers the characters of the force and highlights
the very unique and different problems they face every day on patrol. Behind its white sand
beaches, art deco sea-front and glamorous facade, Miami is not as innocent as it seems.
