Neighborhood Wars
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Reality, Clip Show
With a record number of Americans trading city life for homes in the suburbs, relationships between neighbours are being put to the test.
Neighborhood Wars takes you into the homes and backyards of neighbours across the country with some of the most unexpected and emotionally-charged events caught on camera.
Featuring footage from cellphones, drones, home security cameras and more, the series showcases the kindness and conflict between real-life neighbours throughout the US.
In the series premiere, "Welcome to the Neighborhood": First up, a woman is incensed by her neighbour's parking and takes revenge - on her car.
Then, a dog owner allows her pooch to poop on a neighbour's lawn. She doesn't pick it up but her neighbour is watching and has a surprise in store.
Another young neighbour wants to show off his driving skills but ends up with a serious dent to his pride.
And finally a neighbourhood hero stops an arsonist in his tracks, saving a grandma and her grandkids, showing us the true meaning of the phrase "love thy neighbour".
Paddy and Chris: Road Tripping
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality, Travel, Adventure
Growing old (dis)gracefully?
Facing down 50, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris are on a quest to crack the code of ageing well, seeking secrets from the Europeans who do it best.
Sweden
Paddy has just turned 50, and Chris is not far behind. Some might say they are well and truly middle aged now.
So, they are on a mission to find out how to grow old gracefully, and possibly disgracefully, and discover ways to make the years ahead their best ever yet.
There are blokey bants and plenty of soul-searching as they head to Europe on a road trip, starting with Sweden.
They meet some of the healthiest, happiest, "well-preserved" and long-lived people alive. And they take a deep dive to discover a few brilliant and madcap midlife secrets on the planet.
In episode one, Paddy and Chris head to Sweden, one of the healthiest and most outdoorsy places on Earth.
They face off their 50 years of age and classic midlife tropes by plunging straight into mastering the art of the Nordic mindset of "friluftsliv", which means getting back to nature and embracing the great outdoors.
Swedes swear by 'friluftsliv' to restore body confidence, calm stress levels and ultimately improve mental health.
Paddy and Chris sweat it out in a Swedish sauna, where all the men are an average age of 70 and let it all hang out, as naked as the day they were born.
They train primal-style with a diehard Swedish 50-year-old in a "forest gym" and play the national team sport of ice hockey - although neither have been on ice since they were boys.
There is also some fairground rollercoaster joy, all with the perfect excuse of having fun and helping to turn back the clock.
Along the way, there is banter in their classic, old Volvo, stunning stop-offs, truly breathtaking scenery and some proper soul-searching from the old mates.
No Swedish midlife trip is complete without friendly and flashy boys toys, such as a hydrofoil Candela boat, or fishing for and eating a Swedish delicacy – golden seaweed, which is a Swedish health food.
There is also a big man versus nature challenge at the end with a stunning but arduous hike on a remote island, followed by an ice-cold swim across a lake for final reflections and some Swedish 'fire water' around a firepit.
The question is, when push comes to shove, how are their stress levels and body confidence, and can they step away from their hectic, daily lives to fully connect with nature and get the reboot they need?
Greece
For the second leg of their European health adventure, Paddy and Chris touch down on the rocky Greek island of Ikaria, nicknamed the island of longevity.
One in three Ikarians live well into their 90s, 10 years more than most people in the UK, and Paddy and Chris are on a mission to find out how.
Their first stop is a village in the Highland Plateau where the majority of the really old-timers live.
They meet a typical Ikarian family, who embody the simple way of life, and are set to work earning their self-sufficiency stripes.
Whilst Chris gets to grips with milking the family's goats for cheese, Paddy helps dad and daughter put up a fence in their fields.
It's hot and hard work, but the lads are rewarded with a beautiful Ikarian feast, the islanders' organic diet also being a key ingredient to long life.
Next, Paddy and Chris head to the south of the island to meet Stavros, a 78-year-old fisherman.
They might be more hindrance than help in bringing in the catch of the day, but as they head out into the Aegean Sea, the lads endeavour to find out if the Ikarian habit of not retiring helps to put more miles on the clock.
Some Ikarians put their longevity down to their stress-free lifestyle and when it comes to winding down, the island has it all, including surf.
Novices Chris and Paddy hit the waves for a stress-busting surf session that's more wipeout than Hawaii Five-0, but both agree it definitely releases feel-good endorphins.
Having de-stressed, the lads decide to have a night out Ikarian style, which much to Paddy's disappointment, is less Bacardi Breezers and more backgammon.
All over the island, men can be found playing this board game, and it's not just a bit of fun.
Board games like Backgammon are thought to keep the brain healthier for longer. Chris tries to teach Paddy, but it doesn't go well.
For their penultimate day on the island, Paddy has a challenge up his sleeve designed to test their mettle, get them out of their comfort zone and build their mental resilience - rock climbing.
Under the guidance of pro climbers Nick and Evangelos, and with all the appropriate safety gear, they go about scaling a 20-metre-high, almost vertical rock face.
With a fear of heights, it could be a challenge too far for Chris.
After facing their fears on Mikri Pounta, their final day on the island sees Chris and Paddy back on more familiar ground - well on two wheels anyway.
They head to the hills on scooters and join one of the island's famous village parties, a panigiri, which is a festival that celebrates a saint's day, and every village on the island has at least one.
After another big welcome plus feast, Paddy decides to give something back with a game from home - bingo.
Luckily, he doesn't go anywhere without his bingo balls, but will this beloved game travel? And what will both learn from their Ikarian adventure?
Switzerland
For their final journey, Paddy and Chris are heading to Switzerland to explore its multi-million-pound wellness industry.
The lads travel to one of the country's top wellness resorts for a full body MOT to assess how well they're ageing.
After a consultation with specialists, they're put through a rigorous training programme that reveals their true biological ages, surprising them both.
Paddy, also eager to address his thinning hair, travels to Zurich to a men-only clinic to explore available treatments.
Will he be able to turn back the clock and reinstate his crowning glory?
Although Switzerland has a wide array of anti-ageing procedures, the lads quickly learn that shortcuts are helpful, but they can't neglect the basics of living a healthy life.
So, for their final challenge, they join cycling legend Fabian Cancellara for a heart-pumping ride through the scenic Swiss countryside, including part of the Tour de Suisse.