Ahead Of Their Time: Fitbit & Garmin (U)


How did wearables go from a fantasy idea in sci-fi and spy movies to the smartwatches and tracking gadgets we now wear? 

Pioneers ushered in this new reality of what consumers have come to expect today, like Garmin who turned their GPS prowess into devices for athletes, and Fitbit who led the consumer health movement from clip-ons to our wrists.

Bento Stars: All We Need Is Loaf (U)

Chefs Haikal and Sufian return to bring some loaf to our lives. They will be whipping up a healthy sandwich guaranteed to colour your taste buds purple!

Echoes Of Change: Indonesia (U)


A new generation of youth is creating a better future for Indonesia’s rural communities. They are seizing and creating new job and business opportunities, tapping on tools like social media and the digital economy. By doing so, they are empowering the communities in their hometowns. 

From a packaged local snacks manufacturer to a YouTube content creator, to an animator, we follow the stories of these youths from small towns and villages to find out why they are bucking the rural-urban migration trend that’s existed for generations. And, through their quest to build a brighter tomorrow, we learn how they are fostering a sense of pride in their hometowns.

Order & Disorder (U)

Professor Jim Al-Khalili takes a deeper look at the modern human condition and what evolutionary histories led up to it. Energy and information are pivotal concepts that have been used to impose order on and help understand the universe we live in, and Al-Khalili attempts to explain what exactly energy is and how we harnessed the power of symbols.

Bento Stars: Chilli Chilli Bang Bang (U)

Chef Rishi meets two sisters who love chilli so much, they set out to concoct their own blend of chilli paste. It’s a hot date and it smells like double trouble! Curious Juju tags along to keep Chef Rishi in check. Inspired by the sisters’ fiery passion for chilli and his own love affair with Thai food, Chef Rishi’s lunch bento is a Thai beef salad that requires little cooking but definitely packs a punch.

Slumfood Millionaire (U)

Embark on a culinary odyssey in the unlikeliest places on earth – Asia’s slums. This unique documentary series explores the delectable world of underrated dishes crafted by skilled cooks in Manila, Bangkok, Mumbai, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, and Kota Kinabalu. Using affordable ingredients, they create mouthwatering meals celebrated within the slums, proving that great food doesn’t have to be costly.

Bento Stars: A Brew-tiful Bento (U)

Ever helpful Juju has ideas for a coffee-inspired bento and Chef Mural rises to the challenge. To make a brew-tiful bento, Chef Mural first investigates the art of cold brew coffee with a local artisan and cold brew connoisseur. What he then brings to the table is a brew-tiful bento fit for a king. Juju gives Chef Mural 5 Juju stars for his coffee marinated vermicelli with prawns.

A Street Like This: Maravanthuruthu (U)

Hugging the banks of the Muvattupuzha river in Kerala is the quaint little village of Maravanthuruthu. This hamlet’s canals were clogged with garbage for years before local-led efforts cleared up the water pollution  and gave new life to its canals. And that’s where we find Spancer – he who has decided to use the terms canals and streets interchangeably in his addled brain. Spancer absolutely fails to catch a fish like the locals, indulges in copious amounts of the local liquor that he swears is healthy and paddles through the canals in a kayak – all to get a sense of how Maravanthuruthu has swapped sewage for sustainability. 

Ctrl+Alt+Del: A Tech Restart: Boosting Efficiency (U)


Time is money. From medicine to manufacturing, businesses strive for efficiency in their operations. Dr Wong Keng Mun of T32 Dental and his team of dentists have transformed the clinic chain through digital means. The traditional method of taking dental impressions is replaced by an integrated dental imaging tool, which also helps to explain the diagnosis to patients with real-time visual information. On the other hand, a glass processing company, Carlton Glass, adopts a tech tool to inspect their products. When operations get affected by constant machinery breakdowns, Rachel Syn and her brothers upgrade their production line with a high tech scanner that detects defects in glass sheets.

Deciphering Japan (U)

Explore the complexities of womanhood in Japan, Asia’s first industrialized economy, currently ranked 121 on the Gender Gap Index. Journalist Yumi Araki delves into the challenges of being a woman in a society steeped in patriarchy. From finishing schools teaching traditional roles to women challenging norms by prioritizing careers, Yumi witnesses the evolving narrative.

Bento Stars: Hooked on You (U)

In the debut episode of Bento Stars, Chef Mural of restaurant Song of India teams up with bento extraordinaire and irresistible fur ball Juju to whip up an original Japanese-inspired bento lunch. Smoked salmon is the star this week and Chef Mural scores an exclusive invite to visit one of the biggest smokehouses in Singapore.

Deciphering Japan (U)

Explore the complexities of womanhood in Japan, Asia’s first industrialized economy, currently ranked 121 on the Gender Gap Index. Journalist Yumi Araki delves into the challenges of being a woman in a society steeped in patriarchy. From finishing schools teaching traditional roles to women challenging norms by prioritizing careers, Yumi witnesses the evolving narrative.

Ctrl+Alt+Del: A Tech Restart: Enhancing The Customer Experience (U)


Customer preferences are constantly changing, and businesses must keep up. Commune is a high-tech furniture retailer that understands the importance of providing good customer experience. Together with an in-house developer, Joshua builds on the company’s existing cloud-based platform with new features that helps salespeople answer complex customer queries. At the same time, freelance singer and host Audrey Lim and her fellow music-lover Caspar Francis build an immersive virtual concert experience complete with playable avatars, elaborate cityscapes and real F&B delivery. All to change the way audiences experience local live music.

Slumfood Millionaire (U)

Embark on a culinary odyssey in the unlikeliest places on earth – Asia’s slums. This unique documentary series explores the delectable world of underrated dishes crafted by skilled cooks in Manila, Bangkok, Mumbai, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, and Kota Kinabalu. Using affordable ingredients, they create mouthwatering meals celebrated within the slums, proving that great food doesn’t have to be costly.

Bento Stars: Green is the New Black (U)

Chef Beppe relives his days at his grandfather’s farm when he visits Firefly Health Farm, an organic vegetable farm in Singapore. With his harvest of three varieties of greens, Chef Beppe prepares a vegetable cannelloni – an oven-baked dish that can be prepared the night before and reheated to be enjoyed as a hearty, piping hot bento lunch.

Deciphering Japan (U)

Explore the complexities of womanhood in Japan, Asia’s first industrialized economy, currently ranked 121 on the Gender Gap Index. Journalist Yumi Araki delves into the challenges of being a woman in a society steeped in patriarchy. From finishing schools teaching traditional roles to women challenging norms by prioritizing careers, Yumi witnesses the evolving narrative.

Growing Wild (U)

Amidst Singapore’s abundance of green spaces, the sporadic nature of our interaction with nature poses concerns. Urban farmer Chris Leow advocates for integrating nature into daily habits, emphasising its importance for well-being and community. Whether you’re a plant enthusiast or new to greenery, fostering a connection with nature holds the key to understanding our food sources.

Bento Stars: The World is Our Oyster (U)

Chef Beppe of restaurant Braci demonstrates how oysters can be whipped up in a yummy and healthy way. Getting these oysters will prove tricky as he will have to navigate the wild seas of Singapore. Staying true to his Italian roots, Chef Beppe’s bento lunch features pasta, much to the delight of our resident foodie pooch, Juju!

The Tim Ferriss Experiment (U)

Business guru Tim Ferriss pushes his mind and body to the extreme as he attempts to learn notoriously difficult skills in just a few days.