Animal Planet: Baby Planet 11 July 4pm

The important work of wildlife sanctuaries, zoos and animal parks is the focus of Parthenon Entertainment’s latest five part series Baby Planet.

The series – which follows the lives of baby animals from all over the globe – also highlights the dedicated work of people on the frontline of animal conservation. Filmed across four continents Baby Planet chronicles the complex and difficult journey undertaken by organizations and individuals whose goal is to rescue and breed threatened species in order to preserve healthy, diverse, populations of some of the world’s most loved animals.

With many species now endangered, the series includes a unique and privileged view of the early days of some of the planet’s rarest animals – including the white rhino, red panda, black bear and Siberian tiger.

Baby Planet is a Parthenon Entertainment production for Animal Planet and France 5. Executive produced by Andrew Buchanan and Carl Hall for Parthenon, the series was produced by Molly Fry and Emma Peddie.

National Geographic UK: Sea Patrol UK
12 July 9pm

The award-winning producer of Who Do You Think You Are? has made a second run of its successful National Geographic series Sea Patrol UK about the policing of our southern coastline.

The 8 x 60 series from indie Wall to Wall - currently still in production - follows the multi-agency enforcement team that regulates the English Channel - one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes - all the way from Dover along the entire south coast to Lands End.

On call 24/7 with nine agencies and teams including the RNLI, the Marine Police, the RAF helicopter search & rescue and two super tugs, Sea Patrol UK documents the high-risk operations necessary to keep the Channel safe.

A co-production between National Geographic and Five, the series features rescues at sea, bomb disposal, the policing of trawlers, dangerous cliff rescues as well as featuring life on operations with customs “deep rummage” search teams and the Fisheries Protection Squad.

National Geographic UK general manager Simon Bohrsmann, comments: “The second series promises to be even more gripping, featuring high action incidents and the daily exploits of the unsung heroes regulating our coastline.”

Five’s Head Of Factual Andrew O’Connell adds: “This series combines extraordinary characters with thrilling action in an eye-opening account of the work of these elite emergency teams, in the world’s busiest waterway.”

Patricia O’Leary is series producer, with Ralph Perring and David Howard as series directors and Guy Davies as senior executive producer. Executive Producers are Simon Bohrsmann for National Geographic and Andrew O’Connell for Five.

Bravo: Gavin Henson: Human Guinea Pig
1 July 9pm

Welsh rugby star Gavin Henson is set to cheat death in a gruelling TV show from indie Dragonfly Productions that will turn him – as its title suggests - into a Human Guinea Pig.

Gavin Henson: Human Guinea Pig will see the sportsman place his faith in science and test his pain threshold to the limit by taking a hit of 750,000 volts of electricity directly to the head from a Tesla coil, a specially designed mega-generator.

The experiments are overseen by scientist Greg Foot, whose job it is to persuade Henson to take part in the death-defying experiments using scientific evidence to convince him he will be safe.

If the show, commissioned by VMTV head of commissioning Mark Sammon, exec produced by Sarah Swingler and directed by Paul O’connor, is given the go ahead for a full series, the idea is for it to star a different celebrity each week.

Bravo director of programmes Daniela Neumann said the show was designed to have broad appeal. “This is popular science the Bravo way. Human Guinea Pig is like nothing anyone has seen before – a stand out commission that will not only amaze viewers but it will surprise them.”

CNN International: Living Golf
8 July 1.30pm, 5.30pm, 10 July 8.30am, 6.30pm 9pm, 11July 4am, 8.30am and 4pm

CNN International’s sports strand Living Golf has scooped an exclusive interview with American tycoon Donald Trump, focussing on his controversial plans to create the "world's greatest golf course" on the Aberdeenshire coastline.

Interviewed by CNN sport reporter Alex Thomas, Trump claims the new course, which starts construction this month, will become “the greatest golf course anywhere in the world” – because it will be built in one of the largest and most spectacular dune systems in the world.

“It was formed by God… I mean this is a truly amazing system. You just look down and see the holes. You don’t even have to do too much work. It’s going to be something very, very special and people are going to enjoy it for many years to come,” declares Trump.

Trump claims that his development has the support of some high profile figures, from Scottish actor Sean Connery, who supported the project very early on, to golfer Colin Montgomerie. Trump admits: “There was some controversy initially, but there is very little of it now. We did a recent poll and 93% of the people are in favour of this project, so that’s good.”

The Living Golf team visit the links site to assess whether or not a venture of this magnitude can succeed. The 30 minute show, produced by Colin Hancock with Christina MacFarlane as assistant producer will be screened on 8 July at 1.30pm, repeated at 5.30pm, and again on 10 July at 8.30am, 6.30pm and 9pm, followed by 4am, 8.30am and 4pm on 11 July.

MTV: Baby High July

DCD Media-owned September Films has been commissioned by US cable TV network MTV to produce a high profile documentary exploring the issue of teenage pregnancy. The one-hour special is due to air this month alongside MTV’s current biggest hit series 16 and Pregnant in the US as well as on MTV in the UK.

According to the US National Center for Education Statistics, the dropout rate for high school mothers is staggeringly high - 60% compared to just 5.6% for those without children. The film will go behind the statistics and sensational headlines to discover what it is really like to be a pregnant teen or teenage mom while remaining in school, focusing on the real-life drama that four girls face as they learn how to raise their children while struggling to grow up themselves.

September Films executive producer Sheldon Lazarus commented: “Baby High is not intended to legitimize teen pregnancy in any way; but rather will show how one community has come together to address the issue by offering a second chance to teens who otherwise might sacrifice their education entirely.”

Baby High was commissioned by Lauren Dolgen, SVP, series development, MTV Networks. It was executive produced by Sheldon Lazarus and Morgan J. Freeman for DCD-owned September Films.

Dave: Red Bull X-Fighters 21 July

UKTV’s men’s channel Dave is to screen its branded extreme sports series Red Bull X-Fighters - a high-energy spectacle in which the world’s best freestyle motocross riders combine power and skill to perform jaw-dropping stunts - for a third year.

Ordered by Dave’s channel head Steve North from indie UMTV, the latest series will follow the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2010 around the globe, where all roads lead to Rome and a high-octane final.

James Milnes will series produce the six shows, with UKTV’s Tess Cuming and UMTV’s Chris Gillett as executive producers.

Steve North said: “There is nothing quite like the adrenaline fuelled punch of bikes flying though the air. Each year the stunts get bigger and more frightening to watch so we wait with bated breath to see what they can produce in 2010.”

This year the world tour will visit Mexico City, Giza in Egypt, followed by Moscow, Madrid and London’s Battersea Power Station. A final stop in Rome’s Colosseum will crown the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour Champion.

Dave’s exclusive UK coverage of the competition will comprise one hour weekly shows from each of the overseas events, while the London event will be broadcast for two hours as-live. Featuring the world’s greatest FMX riders performing as many hair-raising stunts as possible in just two minutes, all six shows will again be hosted by maverick sports presenter Ed Leigh (The Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010, Ski Sunday, High Altitude) and retired professional mountain biker Rob Warner to create the perfect blend of humour, entertainment and expertise.