MagellanTV Now
United States
MagellanTV Now is a documentary-focused channel available in the United States. Its programming centers on factual content spanning history, science, nature, and technology, often drawing from the broader MagellanTV library of non-fiction titles. Viewers can expect in-depth explorations of historical events, natural phenomena, and scientific discoveries, with a tone that leans toward educational and narrative-driven storytelling rather than breaking news or entertainment. The channel does not carry sports, music videos, or religious programming, and its schedule is built around long-form documentaries and docuseries rather than talk shows or live events.
For those who prefer on-demand access, the channel’s content is also available through the MagellanTV streaming service, which offers a larger catalog of documentaries and original productions. Television listings for MagellanTV Now are typically published by cable and satellite providers, and the channel is often found in specialty or documentary tiers rather than basic lineups. Its programming does not include commercials, as it operates as a subscription-based channel without advertising interruptions.
Schedule
00:51 - 01:14
Fascinating Places
Through the Seasons in the Jura Mountains
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the Jura mountain region in the Swiss Romandy, which has a surprisingly diverse natural landscape.
01:14 - 01:36
Fascinating Places
Lake Maggiore
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the great crested grebes and lizards that show just how wild nature can be at Lake Maggiore.
01:36 - 01:58
Fascinating Places
Wild Ticino
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the varied natural landscape of Switzerland's Italian-speaking Ticino region.
01:58 - 02:20
Fascinating Places
Graubuenden in Winter
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the various different strategies Ibex, marmots and common vipers employ to survive winter's icy grip.
02:20 - 02:42
Fascinating Places
Along the Aare River
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the Aare, the longest river whose entire course lies within Switzerland.
02:42 - 03:04
Fascinating Places
The Bernese Oberland
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at nature in the Bernese Oberland, which is marked by pretty alpine meadows full of colorful flowers and rugged rocks.
03:04 - 03:24
Fascinating Places
Days of Eternal Light
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at one of the coldest regions on Earth, which turns into a paradise for animals during the summer.
03:24 - 03:45
Fascinating Places
A Summer With Polar Bears at Hudson Bay
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at polar bears during an ice-free, colorful summer.
03:45 - 04:05
Fascinating Places
Summertime Wilderness
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the brief summers in Hudson Bay, which offer ideal living conditions for numerous animals and plants.
04:05 - 04:26
Fascinating Places
Season of New Beginnings
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the major challenges for wild plants and animals, such as breeding and stocking up on energy, that come with the arrival of spring.
04:26 - 04:58
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Smell & Taste
Series, Documentary, Animals
Examining how things taste, and how vital scent is from the animal perspective; an animal's sense of smell will also detect the scent of odorants carried through the air.
04:58 - 05:30
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Superhuman Senses
Series, Documentary, Animals
Certain animals have some crazy looking sense organs; every feature has a special purpose that has evolved to ensure the survival of the animal.
05:30 - 06:02
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Sixth Sense
Series, Documentary, Animals
Animals have sense organs with which they can recognize electromagnetic fields; they can feel when an earthquake is approaching and sharks can track their prey.
06:02 - 06:34
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Sense of Timing
Series, Documentary, Animals
Living beings have an internal biological clock, modeled on the famous circadian rhythm of night and day and running over a period of 24 hours; this rhythm is particularly evident in the cicada, lizards, bears and Arctic ground squirrels.
06:34 - 07:06
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Underwater
Series, Documentary, Animals
The sea hosts an enormous quantity of species of fish, mammals, and crustaceans that have unique mechanisms to withstand pressure, low temperatures, and total darkness of the seabed.
07:06 - 08:10
Wildest Africa
Ethiopia: Land of Extremes
Series, Documentary, Animals
Uniquely diverse and ancient people coexist alongside wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
08:10 - 08:28
Fascinating Places
The Wild West Coast
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the west coast of Madagascar, remote and inhospitable but home to an astonishing array of animals.
08:28 - 08:47
Fascinating Places
The Forest of the Northeast
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at northeast Madagascar, which is a major trading center and one of the most species-rich regions in the world.
08:47 - 09:05
Fascinating Places
The Multifaceted Inland
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the Indian Ocean's island paradise of Madagascar, home to fun-loving folk and a unique natural landscape.
09:05 - 09:24
Fascinating Places
Black Forest
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the Black Forest, which captivates all who visit and has a reputation for its unique landscape and inhabitants.
09:24 - 09:42
Fascinating Places
Wilderness in the Heart of Europe
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at France's Vosges, which is home to countless species, encompassing mountains, valleys, forests and fields.
09:42 - 10:01
Fascinating Places
In the Valley of the Storks
Series, Nature, Documentary
The emblem of The Vosges is the stork; once gone almost entirely, there are now 400 resident breeding pairs.
10:01 - 10:20
Fascinating Places
On Safari in Kenya's Nature Paradise
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the Maasai Mara, one of the most breathtaking animal habitats in the world.
10:20 - 10:39
Fascinating Places
Andes
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at one of the places on earth that is closest to the stars: the Andes.
10:39 - 10:58
Fascinating Places
Untamed Wilderness
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at Patagonia, which is harsh and primarily uninhabited by man, however, remains a paradise for animals.
10:58 - 11:17
Fascinating Places
From Pantanal to the Iguacu Waterfalls
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at southwest Brazil's Pantanal, the largest marsh in the world.
11:17 - 11:39
Fascinating Places
High Up in the Jura Mountains
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the Swiss Jura mountains, a natural landscape with many beautiful facets.
11:39 - 12:11
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Sight
Series, Documentary, Animals
Many animals need a strong sense of sight to capture their prey; cats can see at night and birds of prey can catch their quarry from immense heights.
12:11 - 12:43
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Hearing
Series, Documentary, Animals
Many animals rely on their pronounced hearing in their daily struggle for survival, such as moths escaping a bat attack; most animals have a much more sensitive ear than humans.
12:43 - 13:15
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Touch
Series, Documentary, Animals
Animals, like humans, depend on their sense of touch in various situations, like bears in Alaska tracking down salmon and crocodiles knowing when their prey is approaching.
13:15 - 14:20
A Wolf's Journey
Special, Documentary
Driven out of his pack, a young wolf must face his fate alone and try to survive in a world ruled by man.
14:20 - 15:23
Antarctica
Special, Nature, Documentary
Exploring Antarctica, one of the world's most beautiful, yet inhospitable, landscapes.
15:23 - 16:28
Baboon Bandits
Special, Documentary, Nature
Follows the last baboons of Table Mountain as they have become a plague; the residents are split between sympathy and rage.
16:28 - 17:27
Chicken Planet
Special, Entertainment
The love story between chickens and humans has lasted for over 5000 years; today, there are over 19 billion chickens on Earth, three times more than human beings and more than any other bird species.
17:27 - 18:31
Animal Doctors
Special, Documentary
Exploring how animals developed over time and generations their own medicine and health care strategies and how have these may have been passed onto early humans.
18:31 - 19:35
Carousel of Life
Special, Documentary
Orchards are unique ecosystems; as seasons change, there is an interplay of nature, man and animal.
19:35 - 19:57
Fascinating Places
Through the Seasons in the Jura Mountains
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the Jura mountain region in the Swiss Romandy, which has a surprisingly diverse natural landscape.
19:57 - 20:20
Fascinating Places
Lake Maggiore
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the great crested grebes and lizards that show just how wild nature can be at Lake Maggiore.
20:20 - 20:42
Fascinating Places
Wild Ticino
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the varied natural landscape of Switzerland's Italian-speaking Ticino region.
20:42 - 21:04
Fascinating Places
Graubuenden in Winter
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the various different strategies Ibex, marmots and common vipers employ to survive winter's icy grip.
21:04 - 21:26
Fascinating Places
Along the Aare River
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the Aare, the longest river whose entire course lies within Switzerland.
21:26 - 21:48
Fascinating Places
The Bernese Oberland
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at nature in the Bernese Oberland, which is marked by pretty alpine meadows full of colorful flowers and rugged rocks.
21:48 - 22:08
Fascinating Places
Days of Eternal Light
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at one of the coldest regions on Earth, which turns into a paradise for animals during the summer.
22:08 - 22:29
Fascinating Places
A Summer With Polar Bears at Hudson Bay
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at polar bears during an ice-free, colorful summer.
22:29 - 22:49
Fascinating Places
Summertime Wilderness
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the brief summers in Hudson Bay, which offer ideal living conditions for numerous animals and plants.
22:49 - 23:10
Fascinating Places
Season of New Beginnings
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the major challenges for wild plants and animals, such as breeding and stocking up on energy, that come with the arrival of spring.
23:10 - 23:41
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Smell & Taste
Series, Documentary, Animals
Examining how things taste, and how vital scent is from the animal perspective; an animal's sense of smell will also detect the scent of odorants carried through the air.
23:41 - 00:14
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Superhuman Senses
Series, Documentary, Animals
Certain animals have some crazy looking sense organs; every feature has a special purpose that has evolved to ensure the survival of the animal.