Married at First Sight

The earthquake that claimed more than 300,000 lives. The storm that caused $2 billion worth of damage. The industrial accident that left 600,000 exposed to a deadly gas cloud. These were some of the most dramatic and significant disasters in living memory – but do we know what really caused them? ‘Code Red’ takes a forensic look at the anatomy of a different catastrophe in each episode. Examining elements such as human error and misplaced ambition, geological chain reactions and natural phenomena, the science is explored to detail how disasters can reshape the world, and inspire scientists and engineers to devise new ways to prevent and deal with future tragedies. A vivid, informative and eyeopening experience, this is as close to the real thing as you will ever want to get! FACTUAL / SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Produced by Wildbear Entertainment for Discovery (Portugal/Spain/Italy)

Wars can be waged at home or thousands of miles away. They can be fought from the air, or down in the trenches. They can be over in months, or can last years – but one thing wars will never be is cheap. From the economic and environmental costs, to the social and human impacts, this fascinating six-part documentary takes a forensic look at the mechanics of war to discover the price that must be paid – and who will ultimately pay it – when our leaders choose conflict over peace. Combining dramatic recreations and archive footage with insightful interviews and cutting-edge graphics, each episode explores, investigates and exposes a different conflict. From the two World Wars and Vietnam, to more recent wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the global War on Terror, we see how the costs escalate and accelerate as each conflict develops. FACTUAL / HISTORY

Directed by Big Media for ZDF (Germany)

The relationship between the military and the British royal family is a long and illustrious one. From the First World War to the frontline of Afghanistan, four generations of Windsors have served in the Armed Forces. ‘Windsors at War’ explores the trials, tribulations and triumphs experienced by the royal family while fighting for the country they reign over. Amongst the many fascinating tales, we learn of the Queen’s time as a truck driver in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, Prince Andrew’s daring helicopter maneuvers in the Falklands, and Prince Harry’s fury at being pulled from a top-secret deployment when a newspaper revealed his position in Afghanistan. The series features refreshingly frank interviews with key royals, as well as never-before-seen archive footage, expert analysis, and fascinating insights from the men and women who served alongside them. FACTUAL / HISTORY

Produced by Forces TV Productions and Woodcut Media for UKTV and Forces TV (UK)

In Season Two of ‘Strike Carrier’, HMS Queen Elizabeth sets off on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic for a challenging four-month deployment. She must now prove herself not only as a front line battle platform but also a diplomatic platform for high profile visitors. The ship’s company has doubled from 700 to 1,400 and now includes an entire company of Royal Marines Commandos, a full Royal Marines Band and a vastly expanded aviation wing. Ahead is a series of exciting firsts for the new warship: the first replenishment at sea, a potentially dangerous mid-ocean refueling from a vast tanker, the first dramatic landing of an F35B Lightning Stealth Fighter on her untested flight deck, and the first dropping of an anchor in a foreign port (New York). Along the way she has to deal with floods, fires, stowaways, savage hurricanes and a Russian warship that comes a little too close for comfort. FACTUAL / SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Chris Terrill Produced by Uppercut Films and STV Productions for the BBC (UK) and the Smithsonian Channel (US)