This month’s C21 Marketplace Hot Properties playlist offers 17 new and returning titles for buyers to enjoy, including a Chinese adventure, a visit to some of the world’s most secret places and a visceral French crime drama.

From rugged mountains and ancient temples to mega-factories and dazzling modern cities, Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventures (All3Media International) reveals how China is shaping the future for us all. Ambitious and incisive, the show takes viewers on a unique journey to uncover the country’s pivotal role in the modern world. Tracing an epic 3,000-year history, Fogle explores how the nation has evolved into a global powerhouse.

They are the places you are not allowed to see inside. Places of power, wealth and cutting-edge technology. Used by the military, intelligence agencies and powerful private interests. Some are iconic, others are buried underground or hidden in remote, spectacular locations. Protected by layers of security and off limits to all but the chosen few, they are the World’s Most Secret Places (Blue Ant Media).

More places of mystery are discovered in Uncharted Amazon with Ash Dykes (Bomanbridge Media) as the British explorer and his team battle the untamed jungles of Suriname in a daring journey through one of the world’s most remote wildernesses.

The Mighty Colorado (Autentic Distribution) links mountains, canyons and deserts into a natural world rich with wildlife and unique habitats, while a journey of a different kind is taken in ABC Commercial’s The Matter of Facts, a thrilling ride into the hostile frontlines of our global information wars.

Next, in Cineflix Rights’ Cirque Life, we follow the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil as the troupe return home to Montréal for an unforgettable summer under the big top. Cameras capture every triumph and challenge of their epic four-month run.

Truck mechanic Guy Martin tries his hand at some of Britain’s most challenging jobs and finds out about the everyday heroes who do them in BossaNova’s Guy Martin: Proper Jobs, while Toronto Airport Uncovered (Serial Maven) offers a behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s busiest airport, revealing how it keeps passengers and planes flying during the brutal winter months.

This month’s drama offerings include an escape to the sun-soaked landscapes of Italy in ITV Studios’ A Taste for Murder, a compelling crime mystery blended with a poignant exploration of family bonds, loss and renewal.

Season two of Small Achievable Goals (Sphere Abacus) sees Julie and Kris redefining menopause and friendship – finding strength and humour in a bond they didn’t initially want but now depend on to survive life’s challenges.

Based on the Academy Award-nominated film by director Jacques Audiard, A Prophet (StudioCanal) is a visceral, riveting crime drama about a young African immigrant’s rise to power in Marseille’s brutal underworld.

Shakespeare and the culture wars are the battleground in The Teacher: The Last Word from TF1 Studios. Recently promoted to head of drama, Helen finds herself being challenged by outspoken pupil Cressida when she stumbles over student Dee’s correct pronouns.

Viaplay Content Distribution’s Golden Boys is a high-energy, premium heist drama inspired by Sweden’s largest financial crime. Set in 1997 Stockholm, it follows two cousins whose ambition and recklessness drive a bold, illegal takeover that spirals out of control. Blending crime and humour, it features an international cast led by Nigel Havers as real-life British aristocrat Lord Moyne.

Dustfall from Federation Studios is a gripping character-led crime drama that follows a detective whose deep sense of justice is challenged by a world where victims are doubted, predators hide in plain sight and the legal system too often falls short.

When emotion meets survival, even saviours need saving. Lifeline (Bavaria Media International) is a medical drama format with a contemporary, diverse ensemble and a fresh female lead.

In the world of kids’ TV, we join teddy bear Jeremy Buttons and his brave team of toy spies as they race the clock to save their beloved human family from mischievous pet guinea pig Silver Paw in Australian Children’s Television Foundation’s Knee High Spies.

While Cake’s Yoko follows the adventures of three children – Mai, Oto and Vik – who simply love to play outside. The enthusiasm and energy they put into their games awakens the magical forest creature, Yoko.

That’s all for this month, stay tuned for more Hot Properties throughout the year!

This month’s C21 Marketplace Hot Properties playlist offers 17 new and returning titles for buyers to enjoy, including a Chinese adventure, a visit to some of the world’s most secret places and a visceral French crime drama.

From rugged mountains and ancient temples to mega-factories and dazzling modern cities, Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventures (All3Media International) reveals how China is shaping the future for us all. Ambitious and incisive, the show takes viewers on a unique journey to uncover the country’s pivotal role in the modern world. Tracing an epic 3,000-year history, Fogle explores how the nation has evolved into a global powerhouse.

They are the places you are not allowed to see inside. Places of power, wealth and cutting-edge technology. Used by the military, intelligence agencies and powerful private interests. Some are iconic, others are buried underground or hidden in remote, spectacular locations. Protected by layers of security and off limits to all but the chosen few, they are the World’s Most Secret Places (Blue Ant Media).

More places of mystery are discovered in Uncharted Amazon with Ash Dykes (Bomanbridge Media) as the British explorer and his team battle the untamed jungles of Suriname in a daring journey through one of the world’s most remote wildernesses.

The Mighty Colorado (Autentic Distribution) links mountains, canyons and deserts into a natural world rich with wildlife and unique habitats, while a journey of a different kind is taken in ABC Commercial’s The Matter of Facts, a thrilling ride into the hostile frontlines of our global information wars.

Next, in Cineflix Rights’ Cirque Life, we follow the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil as the troupe return home to Montréal for an unforgettable summer under the big top. Cameras capture every triumph and challenge of their epic four-month run.

Truck mechanic Guy Martin tries his hand at some of Britain’s most challenging jobs and finds out about the everyday heroes who do them in BossaNova’s Guy Martin: Proper Jobs, while Toronto Airport Uncovered (Serial Maven) offers a behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s busiest airport, revealing how it keeps passengers and planes flying during the brutal winter months.

This month’s drama offerings include an escape to the sun-soaked landscapes of Italy in ITV Studios’ A Taste for Murder, a compelling crime mystery blended with a poignant exploration of family bonds, loss and renewal.

Season two of Small Achievable Goals (Sphere Abacus) sees Julie and Kris redefining menopause and friendship – finding strength and humour in a bond they didn’t initially want but now depend on to survive life’s challenges.

Based on the Academy Award-nominated film by director Jacques Audiard, A Prophet (StudioCanal) is a visceral, riveting crime drama about a young African immigrant’s rise to power in Marseille’s brutal underworld.

Shakespeare and the culture wars are the battleground in The Teacher: The Last Word from TF1 Studios. Recently promoted to head of drama, Helen finds herself being challenged by outspoken pupil Cressida when she stumbles over student Dee’s correct pronouns.

Viaplay Content Distribution’s Golden Boys is a high-energy, premium heist drama inspired by Sweden’s largest financial crime. Set in 1997 Stockholm, it follows two cousins whose ambition and recklessness drive a bold, illegal takeover that spirals out of control. Blending crime and humour, it features an international cast led by Nigel Havers as real-life British aristocrat Lord Moyne.

Dustfall from Federation Studios is a gripping character-led crime drama that follows a detective whose deep sense of justice is challenged by a world where victims are doubted, predators hide in plain sight and the legal system too often falls short.

When emotion meets survival, even saviours need saving. Lifeline (Bavaria Media International) is a medical drama format with a contemporary, diverse ensemble and a fresh female lead.

In the world of kids’ TV, we join teddy bear Jeremy Buttons and his brave team of toy spies as they race the clock to save their beloved human family from mischievous pet guinea pig Silver Paw in Australian Children’s Television Foundation’s Knee High Spies.

While Cake’s Yoko follows the adventures of three children – Mai, Oto and Vik – who simply love to play outside. The enthusiasm and energy they put into their games awakens the magical forest creature, Yoko.

That’s all for this month, stay tuned for more Hot Properties throughout the year!