Grandes Nomes

A look into the 25 years of career of famous musician Chico Buarque and his influence in Brazilian culture.

Year-end special brought together three interpreters of Brazilian popular music - Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso and Ivete Sangalo - to honour the Brazilian woman.

After the breakthrough success of 'The Cariocas', the spin-off 'The Brazilians - The Women' embraces all the diversity of Brazil and its women. Powerful, fragile, funny, protective, beautiful, talented, insightful, and especially unique; they all have a certain charm. No matter what their birthplace, age, lifestyle or preference, these remarkable women have one thing in common: they are Brazilian. Brilliantly witty and entertaining, every independent episode provides an exclusive look at the life experiences of the women who inspire everyone.

Mulher 80 emerged as a result of the success of 'Malu Mulher' (1979), a miniseries starring Regina Duarte, which addressed the female situation in Brazilian society at that time. The main focus of the special was the female presence in music, honouring the singers and songwriters of MPB with musical numbers and testimonials.

Partners Juba and Lula are up for any challenge. Living together, they embark on adventures and radiate vitality. Everything changes when they meet and fall in love with young reporter Zelda Scott.

Three stories of infidelity unfold: a man falls for a married woman, a young girl draws the gaze of her sister’s fiancé, and a husband takes his unfaithful wife hostage after discovering her affair with his best friend.

A portrait of conteporary China from Tai-chi-chuan to chinese arts.