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OLN Unveils its Fall 2008 Programming Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 07:47 PM
Below is aa list of new programs and specials that will air this fall and during 2008-2009. NEW SERIES: Down Beat (wt) (10x30) OLN Original Series Date TBC Down Beat (wt) is a character-driven documentary series that follows the intersecting stories of the Vancouver Police Department and the residents of city’s notorious Downtown Eastside. With unprecedented access to the Beat Enforcement Team, each of the 10 half-hour episodes reveals a gritty, never-before-seen look at these officers as they deal with the harsh realities of their beat. In the past several years, the residents in the region’s 12 square blocks have struggled with social issues including drug dealing and addiction, prostitution, HIV infection, crime and inadequate housing. Down Beat provides an insider’s look at the hard challenges faced by the residents and the officers who confront them, capturing the real story of policing one of Canada’s most troubled neighbourhoods. Lonely Planet Six Degrees (25x60) Winter 2009 Avoiding the well-known tourist attractions, each journey in the Six Degrees series begins with a traveller arriving in a new city with just a single point of contact. From this initial encounter, a chain of connectivity is forged across the city as one person leads to another and then another. Each traveller experiences his or her destination through the eyes of some of its most colourful and clued-in residents, proving that the people are the soul of a city. Discover cities including San Francisco, Hong Kong, New York, Auckland, Berlin, Cape Town and Melbourne as never before. Which Way To… (6x60) OLN Original Series November 2008 Which Way To… follows three Canadian brothers – Jeff, Chris and Stephen Eagar – as they travel the world by unique modes of transportation. Whether crossing the Arctic Circle by reindeer sled, hitchhiking across Peru or riding a felucca boat up the Nile River, the brothers are always pushing the boundaries of adventure travel en route to each of their destinations. Always off the beaten path, each episode of the six-part series reveals the trials and triumphs of travelling – with siblings – all the while revealing a colourful tapestry of cultures around the world. The Academy (11x60) Canadian Premiere November 2008 For 18 weeks, Recruit Class 355 will go through intense training under the fiercest drill instructors of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to become one of L.A.’s finest. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and achievements of the recruits as they work to prove themselves to their superiors – and most importantly – to themselves. It all begins on the first day of the Academy, the infamous "Black Monday" where trainees are grilled about everything from their commitment to their choice of socks. Don’t miss this arresting look at some of the most intense police training in America. Commando: On the Frontline (8x60) Canadian Premiere September 2008 This gripping eight-part series follows a group of 50 young men moving from civilian life to the military life before heading for battle in the Middle East. Many of them will be broken by the eight months of unprecedented physical and mental challenges of Royal Marine Commando training. Those who make it will be sent straight to the front lines in Afghanistan. With unprecedented access to both the training and battle grounds, cameras capture the exhilaration, intensity and fear of Troop 924 of the Royal Marines as they prepare for war. After 32 weeks of intensive training, are they ready for what lies ahead in Afghanistan? Outback House (8x60) Canadian Premiere November 2008 Go back in time in this compelling new series as a 21st century family takes on 19th century Outback life on a rural Australian sheep station. The men, women and children of Oxley Downs Station must dress, eat, sleep, live and work as their courageous counterparts of the 19th century did. There are no rewards and no modern comforts. For these urbanites, the romance of the bush quickly gives way to harsh reality of the past, as the group must rely on old-fashioned tools and their own ingenuity to see them through. This is a world where rewards are not measured by the rise and fall in the stock market, but by one’s ability to survive. Join the participants on an unforgettable journey which not only reveals the history of Australia but relives it. Royal Flying Doctor Service (10x30) Canadian Premiere October 2008 Each year the Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service travels a total of 20 million kilometres, treats approximately 250,000 patients and executes approximately 33,000 aerial evacuations. Set in the rugged Outback town of Broken Hill, this unique 10-part series reveals the daily trails and triumphs of the doctors and the patients they treat. Watch as the commitment and dedication of these doctors, nurses and pilots is exposed with every case they encounter. I’ll Try Anything Once (13x30) Winter 2009 Meet Toure – a fearless New Yorker who loves his urban lifestyle and is ready to try anything once. In each episode of this compelling 13-part series, Toure is given a mentor who introduces him to a strange new “world” where people pursue extraordinary activities for a living or simply for the the thrill. From stunt work to burlesque stripping, watch as he trains to complete each task like a pro. Toure must get into the mindset of each job he takes on while racking up an enviable array of “out there” experiences to match. There’s no script and some of the locations and challenges are a little scary, but Toure is willing to give it at least one try! NEW SPECIALS: Do or Die Sundays (2x60) September 2008 For two Sundays in September, OLN takes survivors of near-death experiences and brings them back to the scene of the incident where experts will show them survival tips and techniques that could have prevented it all. • Lost in the Bush Sunday, September 21 Every year, over 500 search-and-rescue operations are launched to find people lost in the New Zealand bush. Six people who came perilously close to losing their lives in the bush return for a weekend with an experienced outdoor instructor. While there, they share their near-death stories and learn vital new survival skills. • Lost at Sea Canadian Premiere Sunday, September 28 The sea is a watery playground that surrounds us, however we can underestimate its power and overestimate our ability to handle it – sometimes with tragic results. Eight people who had frightening near-death experiences at sea return for a weekend with an experienced marine safety consultant. Featuring compelling stories and practical safety information, Lost At Sea will leave you with a renewed respect for the sea, but also for the people who survived it against the odds. Antarctica: Ice World Pioneers (1x60) Canadian Premiere October 2008 The adventure begins with the 4,600-kilometre journey from the southern tip of Africa. The mission: to construct a new and advanced research base (SANAE IV) in Antarctica. This riveting one-hour special relives the history of the men and women who travelled to the continent over the past 40 years to establish, maintain and improve the research bases there. Antarctica: Ice World Pioneers celebrates the spirit of adventure, courage, ingenuity, determination and sacrifice in one of the most hostile regions of our planet. Storm (1x60) Canadian Premiere October 2008 This powerful documentary fuses dramatic imagery, CGI reconstruction and jaw dropping testimony to recall the terrifying storm that ravaged Britain in 1987. What started as Hurricane Floyd in Cuba caused millions of dollars worth of damage in a four hour blitz on the U.K. leaving 20 people dead and causing the London Stock Market to close. This thrilling documentary charts one of the worst weather events the U.K. has ever experienced. Note: Please visit BBC Canada page on falltvpreview.com for more information about this channel's upcoming fall schedule.
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