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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.

Get a glimpse into the world of plastic surgery gone wrong with Botched Up Bodies. Follow top UK surgeons as they fix cosmetic surgery disasters. From botched nose jobs to disastrous lip fillers, witness the transformations as patients regain their confidence.

Chris Packham examines some of the weirdest natural events on the planet. With the help of footage taken by eyewitnesses and news crews, he unravels the facts behind each story.

Eight out-of-work Alabama construction workers are locked in the fight of their lives, risking everything they've got on a long-shot chance to find gold in the Amazon jungle.

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.

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

Encore enters the original programming front with this new mini-series about one of the most highly-regarded novels of all time. Moby Dick features an all-star cast including William Hurt, Ethan Hawke, Gillian Anderson and Donald Sutherland.

The show follows two highly skilled pickers - an antiques dealer, auctioneer and appraiser by trade, and his partner - a full-time lawyer and life-long picker - as they rummage through old barns, messy yards and abandoned attics in search of objects with historical, collectible and pop culture value.

Brent Sr. is summoning his children to finish the construction of his enormous, only half-completed castle isolated deep in the Carolina mountains in an undisclosed location, and to test their survival skills to find out if they each have what it takes to survive the coming apocalypse.

This glossy, fast-paced and highly fashionable real-estate series is set amongst the towering skyscrapers of New York City, where real-estate firms show expensive NYC apartments in an industry filled with high drama and larger-than-life characters. Gumley Haft Kleier and The Core Group are two of Manhattan's finest full-service boutique real-estate firms in the luxury residential segment. Whether their clients are looking for a co-op, condominium, town house, apartment, or loft, these accomplished professionals provide highly personalized services to find dream homes for their clients.

Did you know that President John F. Kennedy was a bodybuilder, Roman ruler Caligula loved to gamble and drug kingpin Pablo Escobar burned millions in cash to keep warm? In the series 10 Things You Don't Know About, author and maverick historian David Eisenbach reveals intriguing and provocative details about some of history's most fascinating individuals and groups. Tune in each week to explore the lives of historical figures ranging from Abraham Lincoln to the members of the Rat Pack, discovering what your textbooks never told you.

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.

High-end Crush is a delightful romantic comedy that follows the story of a wealthy man who falls in love with a girl from a humble background. The series is packed with humor, heartwarming moments, and a great cast of characters. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves a good love story!

This show will feature group of would-be restaurateurs as they compete to show a panel of investors from the cooking and business worlds their skills. The winner will be able to open a chain of restaurants across America.

Located next to the legendary Fort Bragg military base, Guns Plus is staffed mostly by military veterans, including an ex-Marine and a Special Ops soldier, who have amazing first-hand knowledge of the rare and collectible weapons that come through the doors on a daily basis.

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.

The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius is a thrilling TV series where contestants compete to solve seemingly impossible engineering challenges. Each week, the contestants showcase their genius as they battle it out to come up with the most innovative solutions. Get ready for some mind-blowing engineering feats!

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?

A master designer and sculptor, Archer-Wills creates pools to look as though they were formed by nature's hand more than 1,000 years ago. In each episode of POOL MASTER, Archer-Wills connects to the spirit of each house and its grounds to complement his pool design, and then, he goes on a 'stone hunt' in search of the perfect natural rock for the project. Once the client's dream swimming pool is fulfilled, cameras share the inaugural swim. These are not your everyday swimming holes!

Join hosts Doug Anderson and Jimmy Smith as they travel the globe in search of a variety of fighting challenges. The pair immerse themselves in the local culture as they prepare to face off against a local in a no-holds-barred battle. Locations include the Philippines, China, Japan, Korea, Mexico City, Thailand, Israel, Brazil and India.

This show follows R. Lee Ermey as he demonstrates some of the greatest weapons to ever touch the battlefield. Learn how each weapon works and the history behind it.

Mandated by the United States Congress shortly after 9/11, the Fugitive Task is an elite squad dedicated to getting the very worst criminals off the streets. They are law enforcement's toughest.

Everyone's favorite obsessive-compulsive house-flipper is taking on a new role - as a therapist? This series follows Jeff and Jenni as they move into someone else's home and Jeff does what Jeff does best: redesign their space and judge their flaws.

Former pro wrestler Ric Savage works to convince homeowners to let him and his American Savage team find long lost treasure in their backyards.

History is taking on one of most celebrated TV programs of all time, blockbuster 1977 miniseries Roots. The cable network is planning a new eight-hour Roots miniseries after acquiring rights to the 12-hour original.