Accidental Heroes
History TV 18, Friday, 6 p.m.
This series documents real life stories of bravery and courage.
From a group of cricketers that comes to the aid of a woman trapped under a car after a horrific road accident to how a ten-year-old boy helps his best friend after he slashes his neck with broken glass in a freak accident. This series encompasses it all… thrill, danger and emotions of real people caught in real situations.
Dhani Tackles the Globe: Ireland : Hurling
Fox Traveller, Friday, 7.30 p.m.
In this episode, Dhani tackles the national sport of Ireland: Hurling. An ancient prehistoric Gaelic outdoor team sport, Hurling is a brutal and bloody stick and ball game.
Paul Merton's Adventures: In The Alps
Fox Traveller, Saturday,
8 p.m.
Paul Merton revisits his childhood holidays, and tows a caravan across England to rediscover the traditional beach holiday including Punch and Judy shows, a travelling circus and Egg Russian Roulette. In this episode, Paul is out to improve his mind, body and spirit. The road to health and happiness isn’t easy as he finds himself performing with a vegetable orchestra in Vienna and under doctor’s orders in a Swiss clinic.
Stratusphere: Kerala - kalaripayyatu
Fox Traveller, Sunday, 5 p.m.
Trish Stratus arrives in Kochi, a Kerala, where she learns about the ancient martial art of Kalarippayatu. She watches as stick-fighting progresses to brandishing metal swords in dance-like graceful steps.
