Ring of Fire: An Indonesian Odyssey

First Peoples

June 2025 •English

A five-part series that features the latest research exploring how early humans evolved. See how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species to survive and thrive around the globe. Archaeology, genetics and anthropology cast new light on 200,000 years of history, detailing how early humans became dominant.

Good Morning Kalimantan

June 2025 •English

This six-part series follows the adventures of a gibbon expert battling to save Borneo’s threatened wildlife and using a very special radio station to do it. Chanee Brule is a young French zookeeper who has been fascinated by gibbons since childhood. Ten years ago he headed the call of the wild and left France for Indonesia. Determined to save Borneo’s gibbons – the magical singing apes of the forest – from extinction, he is responsible for the biggest gibbon rescue and rehabilitation program in Indonesia. His efforts are boosted by his role as lead DJ on Kalimantan’s most popular radio stations nicknamed “Radio Gibbon”. If that wasn’t enough, he’s in the process of building a new television studio – Gibbon MTV – where wild music and wildlife will collide.

Last Chance to See

June 2025 •English

A follow-up to the 1990 Radio 4 series in which the late Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine travelled around the world in search of endangered species. 20 years later Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine go back to see what has become of the animals in two decades, and to discover what has affected their fortunes.

Lost Land of the Volcano

June 2025 •English

An international team of scientists, cavers and wildlife filmmakers venture deep into the heart of the remote tropical island of New Guinea.

The Indonesian Reckoning

June 2025 •Dutch

Historian Hans Goedkoop is of Dutch-Indonesian descent. In a two-part TV program he talks to first, second and third generation Dutch-Indonesians. This gives Dutch Indians the opportunity to talk about their feelings about the colonial past of the Netherlands.

Indonesia Merdeka!

June 2025 •Dutch

Documentary from 1976 about the Indonesian struggle for independence. Unique archive footage and interviews with former vice-president Mahammed Hatta (the only existing interview with him on film), journalist/writer Johan Fabricius, the physician dr. Abu Hafina, the nationalist youth leader Roelan Abgulgani, dr. P. J. Koets, at the time political adviser of the Lt. Governor-General, the Indonesian generals Nasution and Simaupang, and the planter couple Marsman.

Ancient Apocalypse

June 2025 •English

Throughout the ages, civilisations have risen up and then disappeared. Ancient Apocalypse seeks to explain how human achievements were destroyed by the forces of nature.

Je danse autour du monde

June 2025 •French

Fall River

June 2025 •English

In 1979, three young women were killed in a streak of brutal murders in Fall River, MA, allegedly by a satanic cult practicing human sacrifice. Twenty years later, new evidence has surfaced and shed light on murders that were thought to have been solved.

Une saison en Indonésie

June 2025 •French

First Time In Africa: Backpacking From Cape Town To Victoria Falls

June 2025 •English

My first trip to Africa is a 5 week adventure through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Captured in this travel documentary.

Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

June 2025 •English

Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.

Terres de femmes

June 2025 •French

Adventure

June 2025 •English

Long-running travel programme

Indonézia 4 arca

June 2025 •Hungarian

Tsunami: Race Against Time

June 2025 •English

The definitive story of the deadly 2004 tsunami as it travels from country to country, with unseen archive video and untold stories of survival.

Aerial Asia

June 2025 •English

A rare glimpse of Asia’s most treasured landmarks, all seen from breath-taking heights. From busy cityscapes to natural wonders, this four-part series shot in stunning 4K captures the history and culture of this extraordinary continent and reveals a spectacular view of Asia that has never been seen before.

The Miracle of Bali

June 2025 •English

The Miracle of Bali is a BBC series of cultural documentaries narrated by David Attenborough and first shown in 1969. The series comprises three programs about the culture of Bali. The complete series is available as a special feature on the DVD release of David Attenborough's 1975 series The Tribal Eye.

Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II | Australia, Indonesia and the Danube

June 2025 •English

Oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the Calypso set sail to research far-off cultures and species of aquatic life in the second installment of the explorer's nature series 'Cousteau's Rediscover the World'.

Critical Kingdoms - Stories of Hope

June 2025 •French