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Although the range of Stephen Hawking's cosmological investigations is almost boundless, he's long been drawn to a handful of really big ideas that are also powerful engines of curiosity and imagination across the world.

This all-new American Heroes Channel series unveils the startling truth and hidden history behind the world's most iconic, clandestine institutions, top-secret locations, and mysterious symbols.

This is a how-to show of epic proportions that teaches you how to do the things you think you already know how to do. Each episode of this hilariously dry-witted how-to adventure series, David Rees, humorist and self-made aficionado of the everyday, tackles unassuming tasks such as tying your shoes or making the perfect ice cube for your delicious beverages. Get to know the science and the history behind the seemingly mundane and uncover an unexpected appreciation for even the simplest of tasks. Think you already know everything there is to know about swatting a fly? Think again.

Income Property is a home renovation show with a twist - it helps homeowners turn their space into a rental property to generate income. Host Scott McGillivray guides homeowners through the process of creating a rental suite, from design to construction, to help them save on their mortgage and increase their monthly cash flow.

Each episode of this show tells the fascinating stories behind the world's greatest inventions - and the perseverance, passion and price required to bring them to life.

Les Stroud is known for traveling to some of the remote locations on earth. This time around Les Stroud will get to know the traditions and ceremonies of tribes before they vanish.

This is an Australian television series starring The Chaser's Julian Morrow and Craig Reucassel, in a 10-part series on exposing the nasty tricks that see Australian consumers ripped off and manipulated.

Behind the gates of the world's most impressive castles, manor houses and mansions are secrets waiting to be revealed. See these amazing structures in all their glory and hear their remarkable, mysterious and bizarre tales.

Every Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood episode offers a parenting strategy. The clip below is from an episode about first experiences a visit to the doctor and a 'look around' visit to school. The parenting strategy being modeled shows that by talking to children in advance about what to expect, parents can ease any apprehension they may be feeling. As in all Daniel stories, the strategy is offered as a musical 'jingle' - in this case "When we do something new, let's talk about what we'll do"!

The show takes a look at the lives of some of the country's cleverest children and their families.

Discovery Channel gives viewers the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the intense world of military special forces training. Whether they are training to be divers, snipers or a bomb specialist, these trainees must earn their place in their units. Who will survive the cut?

There are certain places in the United States that are shrouded in mystery and conspiracy. Here, the America Declassified team investigates some of the most mysterious locations, buildings and events in the history of the U.S.

After more than 15 years on his English River Cottage farm, Hugh is heading to the other side of the world in search of someone ready to take on the challenge of becoming a self-reliant farmer in a rural location. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will pass everything he's learned to a willing "Aussie" disciple- Paul West. Paul will has the same passion and verve for living off the land, he will take on Hugh's good living principles and build on them, he will take forward the message of River Cottage and lay the ground for a sustainable future in Australia

The hit show "The Biggest Loser" comes to Australia, taking the country by storm. Hosted by Ajay Rochester - who herself has halved her body weight - and under the expert guidance of American trainers, overweight contestants battle not only for the 200 000 prize, but for their lives, their health and their futures.

Each episode of Big History will begin with an iconic topic from the pages of traditional history such as the Great Pyramids, The Titanic or the American Revolution but then will spin into surprising journeys through other fields, weaving together insights and evidence from various disciplines such as astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, anthropology, history and economics.

Ever wonder if Noah's Ark actually exists, or if the Holy Grail's supernatural powers provide eternal youth? For some, these seeming legends are an authentic reality. This show tells the gripping adventures of the ultimate quest seekers who believe in the myths and are on a mission to prove their historical accuracy.

The series follows Dominic as he exploressome of the most remote corners of the globe, as he looks for the biggest, scariest and weirdest insects on the planet.

New forensic techniques are radically altering our understanding of the past, and helping to resolve mysteries about the lives of some of the greatest figures in history. In this series leading experts from around the world apply modern forensic techniques to re-examine the myths and mysteries that have fascinated us for centuries.

Join Billy Bretherton and his family as they take care of the most interesting and unusual pest problems in Louisiana. From spiders to cougars, Vexcon pest control has seen it all.

It is a gardening programme. The original plot of land used was the small area of garden attached to the BBC studios in Beechgrove Terrace, Aberdeen. Due to its small size, the programme's popularity and the fact the garden had been transformed several times over, a new area of ground to the west of Aberdeen was acquired for the programme by Tern Television who have produced the series since 1992.

Ashley Cowie, a real-life symbologist, travels the globe to find legendary artifacts and relics.

This all-new special is an "Encyclopedia Galactica" of non-Earth life forms, and an investigation into the latest scientific understanding of life beyond planet Earth.

It's the world's all-time best-selling book and has been read and studied by billions over the past 2,000 years. Yet, after all this time, there are still so many mysteries and unanswered questions about the Bible: Who wrote it? How old is it? And is it accurate?

Flipping Vegas follows Scott and his team "wife and interior designer Amie, and a host of wild project managers and beautiful real estate agents" as they work to breathe new life into run down properties.

When it comes to celebrity hair, Kim Kimble is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. From movies to music, Kim is an image maker and a trendsetter. Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland and Shakira are just a handful of A-listers who keep Kim's number on speed dial so she can whip up their custom wigs and handcrafted weaves for glamorous events. Handling her star-studded clients is only part of her hectic day, this elite style queen also runs her exclusive Hollywood salon, staffed with talented but high-strung stylists, including her mother! Rivalry is fierce and the desire to be on top is even fiercer - hair isn't the only thing in this salon that gets cut.