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Before It’s Too Late
(15 x 1 hr)

Is arguably the first and only TV series to deal soley with endangered species.

The series looks at more than one hundred species and what is driving them along the road to extinction.

We also look at the people who are fighting to save these creatures from extinction. An environmental series that gives hope in these uncertain times.

It's the story of the species and their place in our world.

It's a story of the plight of the species and what's cauing thier extinction.

It's the story of amazing human beings who have dedicated their lives to saving "their" species not only for future generations to marvel at, but for the sake of the wider picture. The world we enjoy today is this way because of the web of life that holds it all together. We did not create the web of life we are part of it, What we do to the web we do to ourselves. What we do to the world we do to ourselves, to miss-quote Chief Seattle.

It's a story of one species helping another.

The story of humanities fight back.

Before It’s Too Late
The Great Whale Rescue – Lost Angels
For centuries, whales have mysteriously stranded themselves in great numbers along the coastlines of the world. The Great Whale Rescue - Lost Angels, documents one of the largest known strandings near a small town in Western Australia. For three long days and nights more that 1000 people joined together in a gruelling battle to save 90 false killer whales. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

Before It’s Too Late
The Zoos – Future Proofing
The modern zoo is no longer a caged menagerie, but an Ark for the future. In zoos around the world, dedicated conservationists are fighting to save endangered species. San Diego Zoo, The Bronx Zoo, and Minnesota Zoo in the USA along with London Zoo and The Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust in the UK, are all linked by a computerized captive breeding program to help save endangered species. In this documentary we also join a re-introduction program, which sees the Bettong (a mini kangaroo) and the Golden Bandicoot re-introduced into the Australian Desert. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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From the Brink of Eternity
We travel to the Amboselli National Park in Kenya where indigenous people are fighting to save their land from the once endangered African Elephant. The recovery of this species has been so dramatic that its numbers are now threatening the very environment that helped save it. On the Seychelles, we meet locals battling against time to save the Black Paradise Fly Catcher, the Giant Tortoise and the Giant Millipede. In Mauritius, we join those fighting to save the Mauritius Kestrel. Just over a decade ago, only 4 individuals remained, but today thanks to the efforts of a handful of people the species is once again thriving. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Orangutan – Just Hanging On
On Kalimantan we join a dedicated group of indigenous locals and international volunteers fighting to save the desperately endangered Orangutan. We visit a rehabilitation Centre in Borneo, where confiscated pets are prepared for release back into the wild. Also, at the San Diego Zoo we watch open-heart surgery performed on an Orangutan. At the Perth Zoo we watch the first ever filming of an Orangutan giving birth. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

Before It’s Too Late
WhaleSong
This documentary takes you to a magic place, a special place where humpbacks mate and give birth. We journey to the West Coast of Australia aboard ‘Whalesong’, the Catamaran-home to a team of researchers and eco-tourists as they gather data to help save the fragile Humpback Whale population. As we live amongst these huge leviathans, swimming with them and watching them breach and thrust their enormous tails into the air, we marvel at how such a gigantic creature can be so gentle. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Whaleshark – Gypsy of the Deep
Whalesharks are the biggest fish in the ocean but they remain an enigma. Despite their enormous size very little is known about their life cycle and migratory habits. Unless something is done to save the Whaleshark it may soon become extinct. Despite a rise in eco-tourism we ask why some cultures continue to dine on Whaleshark meat. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Madagascar – The Island Ark
Madagascar has some of the world’s most unique animals, but over 100 species that live here are under threat of extinction. The amazing dancing Sifika, a weird looking Gremlin like creature called the Aye Aye, Chameleons, Spiders, Radiated Tortoises and the recently discovered Golden Bamboo Lemur are all battling for survival. Madagascar‘s jungle, the home to this diverse animal population, is rapidly being destroyed by desperately poor people struggling to survive. In this documentary we meet the amazing people who are working to save their wildlife from extinction. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Mini Monkeys of Brazil
The vast majority of Brazil’s dense rain forest has been destroyed by humanity’s greed for timber, leaving the wonderful animals of this region fighting for survival. Golden Lion Tamarins, Woolly Spider Monkeys and tiny Marmosets are all on the brink of extinction. Brazil’s natural habitat is so unique that new creatures are still being discovered. Meet the people who have the plan and vision to save the mini-monkeys of Brazil. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Mini Marsupials
Australia’s wildlife is far more diverse than most people realise. An array of mini-marsupials with strange names like the Chuditch, Bettong and Woylie live quietly in the Australian bush. But these tiny marsupials are now under threat of extinction. See what is being done to save these creatures and curb the mass destruction of their habitat. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Wildlife Warriors – Allies of Nature
In Denmark, a strange partnership is being forged between the country’s military and those fighting to save what remains of the Danish wildlife and heritage. Huge tracts of land, previously reserved for military training, have acquired a new purpose. This purpose is the protection of life - animal life. Denmark, a country proud of its military forces, is now tackling a problem that is affecting much of the world - how to protect endangered wildlife species and encourage them to breed. The Danes believe they have the answer. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Dogs Cats & Horny Beasts
Africa is home to the superstars of the animal kingdom, but its rich menagerie is under threat. Gripped by savage drought - the game reserves, which are now the only refuge for these magnificent creatures, are fighting an uphill battle to maintain a dwindling gene pool and provide an effective deterrent to the poachers seeking big rewards from the illegal animal trade. The loss of each Rhinoceros, Cheetah and Painted Hunting Dog is a dramatic blow to the future of these species. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Croaking Frogs
Humanity is on the brink of a revolution in pharmaceuticals that has the potential to free us from the scourge of hitherto incurable diseases. But the source of much of this potential medicine, the humble frog is under threat. Just as science is uncovering this bonanza, frogs are suffering the biggest mass extinction since the demise of the dinosaur. The devastating cause of their ongoing extinction has now been uncovered, and it has astounded scientists the world over. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

Before It’s Too Late
Hawaii – Isles of Extinction
Hawaii, the island playground to the rich and famous, is paying a high price for its popularity. Many of Hawaii’s unique plants and animals are under threat from habitat destruction, development, pollution and perhaps worst of all, alien pests. Today, with so many native species struggling for survival, Hawaii has become known as the endangered species capital of the world. We investigate a gruesome disease killing the region’s ancient green sea turtles, and in a magical moment witness the birth of a Hawaiian monk seal pup. From below the waterline, to one of the tallest mountains in the world, viewers will see the struggle many Hawaiian species face and meet the determined human helpers who are acting to save them. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Cambodia – Beyond the killing fields
Cambodia is home to the enigmatic and playful Sun Bear, its cousin the Asiatic Black Bear and also the powerful and impressive Asiatic Tiger. But the survival of these species is under enormous threat; they are on the brink of extinction. Victims of exotic medicine and horrific culinary delights such as ‘bear paw soup’, these creatures are hunted relentlessly by desperately poor poachers. We witness the pitiful condition of a recently rescued Sunbear, and share the joy of knowing that a small number of creatures are now safe in sanctuaries designed to educate future generations. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

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Land of the Unexpected - PNG
Papua New Guinea is truly a land of unexpected beauty and charm; but as its primitive people struggle to survive and move into the new millennium they are placing the unique flora and fauna of their small nation under great threat. The heart of PNG is a species-rich rainforest, while its coast is fringed with fragile coral reef. Pollution, hunting, mining and logging pose real and immediate threats to these habitats. For centuries this forgotten paradise has been hidden from the eyes of industrial opportunists. But that is no longer the case. This documentary is a rare opportunity to see some of nature’s best-kept and most enchanting secrets, including the tree kangaroo, the long-beaked echidna and the cassowary as well as the rich coastal marine life. Buy an episode of Before It's Too Late

Dogs of Peace with Heather Mills-McCartney
(60 mins)
Landmines hidden below the earth are devastating the lives of people in Afghanistan. The entire country is under siege from this buried enemy. Land cannot be farmed, roads cannot be travelled and children cannot play outside. In this documentary, presented by Heather Mills-McCartney, we join the extraordinary landmine detection dog teams as they risk their lives to make Afghanistan safe again. A unique insight into the people of this colourful country. Buy an episode of Dogs of Peace

Encounters With Speed (Sport)
(30 mins)
Imagine driving a car that can out-accelerate a Concorde, go faster than a jumbo jet, and cover a mile in 5 seconds. Encounters with Speed is a documentary about having the nerve to sit behind a monster with enough power to break the speed of sound. For one mad mile, he must hold his jet car perfectly straight. Join Roscoe McGlashen on an outback Australian salt lake as he battles to become the fastest man on earth. Buy an episode of Encounters with Speed

Exposed Eagles (Sport)
(60 mins)
A no-holds-barred look into the personalities and dreams of 5 players from the premier AFL football team, West Coast Eagles – as you’ve never seen them before. Exposed Eagles will appeal to all. For the serious footy fan – you will learn things about players, which you never knew before. For the not so serious – you will see the guys doing the things that they have always wanted to. Introducing Guy McKenna, David Hynes, Chris Mainwaring, Peter Wilson and Drew Banfield. Buy an episode of Exposed Eagles

In Search of a Lost Princess (Historical)
(75 mins)
Mystery surrounding the escape of Princess Anastasia Romanov from the hands of her Bolshevik executioners has long fascinated the world. This feature length documentary scientifically investigates claims by one man that his Grandmother was the missing Anastasia living in hiding in distant land. We travel to Australia, South Africa, the UK and Russia in search of the answers to his fascinating riddle. The results of this investigation could change your view of history. Buy an episode of In Search of a Lost Princess

A Century of Sundays (Historical)
(30 mins)
The Sunday Times is an icon in Western Australia. For over a century it has both written and been a part of history. This documentary gives a rare insight into the running and history of the Sunday Times newspaper and looks at many of the prominent stories covered during the first century of its operation. Celebrate 100 years of “the people's paper”. Meet journalists, editors, printers and photographers as they prepare an issue, reflect on the last 100 years, and look forward to the future. Buy an episode of A Century of Sundays

Russian Bohemia (Cultural)
(60 mins)
Russia’s music tradition dates back thousands of years and carries with it a very gripping drama that engulfs its people, its history and its landscape. To a backdrop of stunning Russian landscapes and architecture, we take a musical journey with members of the Moscow Male Choir and some of Russia’s most prominent musicians. We join Russia’s treasured performers as they sing and play at the Kremlin. A performance video for lovers of fine music. Buy an episode of Russian Bohemia

Secret Treasures of the Kremlin (Cultural)
(60 mins)
Secret Treasures of the Kremlin is a magical look at Russia as you’ve never seen it before. Full of "coffee table book" images, this documentary uses the music of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov, played by the Rossiyane Folk Orchestra and the Kremlin Capella to provide a wonderful background to the Russia of today. We journey through the beautiful Russian countryside visiting its historic cities. We also visit the Kremlin to view valuable treasures including the extraordinary Faberge eggs. Buy an episode of Secret Treasures of the Kremlin

secret_treasures_4x3.mov Malice or Mutiny - The Koolama Incident (Historical)
(30 mins)
The Koolama, pride of the WA state shipping fleet, lay crippled in the shallows. Its 200 passengers and crew, some with horrific injuries sought refuge on a nearby beach. 10 days earlier their peaceful life had been turned upside down. Their voyage brought to an abrupt end, as Japanese zeros bombed their decks. What followed is a story of survival and heroic achievement. It's also a tale of conflict, jealousy and fascinating personalities. Many say it's the story of Australia's forgotten mutiny. Buy an episode of Malice or Mutiny

Matthew’s Miracle (Medical)
(60 mins)
The touching story of young Matthew Fiddick and his incredible battle to stay alive. At three he was diagnosed with a massive brain tumour and his parents were told it was unlikely he’d reach four. Matthew however has defied the odds with the help of Dr Charles Teo and survived 16 brain tumours and 5 operations. In an emotional and compelling journey we follow Matthew and his family as they travel to Sydney for the most dangerous operations he has yet faced. Buy an episode of Matthews Miracle

Bush Fires - The Summer Wars (Historical)
(60 mins)
*distributed, not produced by Storyteller Media Group.
Every Summer, as the mercury soars in Australia, the country is at war with the environment. Bushfires are a dark cloud that threaten all rural communities and the fringes of urban development. The effects can be devastating. Each year thousands of hectares of bush are blackened, houses are destroyed and lives are lost. In this documentary we examine the effects of recent tragedies, meet the victims and the heroes. We try to understand this natural phenomenon and ask what can be done to prevent fires in the future. Buy an episode of Bushfires - Summer Wars

The Great Gold Rush (Historical)
(60 mins)
*distributed not produced by Storyteller Media Group.
Discovery of gold was the turning point in Australia’s history. Fabulous riches were instantly available to anyone lucky enough to dig in the right place. The fever that swept across the land changed the country forever. In this documentary we trace the rush for gold as it raced through the state of Victoria. We explore the harsh life of a prospector and visit towns that owe their beginnings to the nuggets that were once found there. Buy an episode of The Great Gold Rush.