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Playmate Playback
2015
Playmate Playback
2015
star 4.5Magazine covers, parties, exclusive photo-shoots, behind-the-scenes confessions and more. Meet the latest Playmates of Playboy like never before.A History of Britain
2000
A History of Britain
2000
star 8.4Stretching from the Stone Age to the year 2000, Simon Schama's Complete History of Britain does not pretend to be a definitive chronicle of the turbulent events which buffeted and shaped the British Isles. What Schama does do, however, is tell the story in vivid and gripping narrative terms, free of the fustiness of traditional academe, personalising key historical events by examining the major characters at the centre of them. Not all historians would approve of the history depicted here as shaped principally by the actions of great men and women rather than by more abstract developments, but Schama's way of telling it is a good deal more enthralling as a result. Schama successfully gives lie to the idea that the history of Britain has been moderate and temperate, passing down the generations as stately as a galleon, taking on board sensible ideas but steering clear of sillier, revolutionary ones. Nonsense. Schama retells British history the way it was--as bloody, convulsive, precarious, hot-blooded and severalFit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser
2025
star 5.6Takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the documentary examines the show's approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming reality television.Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
2022
star 6In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.Real Vikings
2016
Real Vikings
2016
star 7The history of the Vikings is explored by "Vikings" star Clive Standen, who joins experts in Europe to learn how the Vikings successfully invaded England and France.Cruising with Jane McDonald
2017
star 8.5TV presenter and former cruise ship entertainer Jane McDonald hosts a travel show in which she embarks on a series of ocean odysseys aboard some of the world's largest and most luxurious cruise ships.WWE Rivalries
2014
Futari no Distance
2021
Futari no Distance
2021
Life Story
2014
Life Story
2014
star 8.4The remarkable and often perilous story of the journey through life. It is a story that unites each of us with every animal on the planet, because we all set out on this journey from the moment we are born. For animals there is just one goal in life – to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. This series follows that journey through its six crucial stages: first steps, growing up, finding a home, gaining power, winning a mate and succeeding as a parent.Pioneers of Television
2008
star 6A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.The Titans That Built America
2021
star 7.7Out of the ashes of World War I, a new generation of titan rises…Pierre Du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford, and William Boeing. Their fight to reach the top will transform America as they compete to dominate new industries—from the highways to the skyways. After years of fighting each other, and FDR, these rivals must unite during World War II to defeat a greater enemy and save the world.To Catch a Smuggler
2020
To Catch a Smuggler
2020
star 8.6Millions enter the US through airports each year, and hid amongst them are a stream of contraband ill intentions. Defending our borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, whose agencies make up a three-tiered defense of America’s airports. DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler.A Football Life
2011
A Football Life
2011
star 6.4A Football Life is a documentary series developed by NFL Films and aired on NFL Network that documents the lives of select National Football League players, coaches, owners, and teams. Friends, teammates, family members and other players and coaches associated with the subjects are interviewed. The name of the series originated in a quote from Steve Sabol of NFL Films: Originating as an NFL Network special on the career of Bill Parcells in November 2010, it premiered as an episodic series on September 15, 2011, with the first part of Bill Belichick's documentary. The documentary was viewed by about 657,000 viewers, the most-watched documentary in NFL Network's history, and was the second-most watched program in Boston at the time with 151,000 viewers, trailing behind a Boston Red Sox game. Season One was eventually released on DVD. Season Two began on September 12, 2012, with The Faces of Tebow. The series was nominated for an Emmy Award for "Outstanding Edited Sports Series/Anthology" and "Outstanding PromotioDrinking Made Easy
2010
Drinking Made Easy
2010
star 6.7Drinking Made Easy is a pub-crawl television series that premiered in 2010 and airs on AXS TV in the United States. Comedian Zane Lamprey hosts a humorous bus trip around the United States and Canada, exploring the local drinking culture of various cities in the countries. In each episode, Lamprey samples popular or original cocktails and beers from bars and breweries in the area. Season two premiered with an hour long episode on October 5, 2011, on HDNet.Who Killed Our Daughter?
2025
star 8.3This gripping four-part docuseries centers on the 2022 disappearance of 18-year-old Debanhi Escobar in Monterrey, Mexico.Wicked Attraction
2008
Wicked Attraction
2008
star 6.4Wicked Attraction is a true-crime documentary television series on Investigation Discovery which began airing in the United States in 2008. The series focuses on how two seemingly ordinary people can come together to commit heinous crimes, thereby forming a "wicked attraction."Great Greek Myths
2016
Great Greek Myths
2016
star 8.5Based on original animation and selected iconographies throughout art history, this series of twenty episodes tells the Greek myths. An all-picture creation, which features the fascinating destinies of gods, heroes, and great figures of mythology.The Dawn of Gaia
2002
The Dawn of Gaia
2002
star 8This show delves into contemporary social and business topics in Japan, focusing on the journey of 'Samurai Companies' determined to astonish the world anew. It documents their endeavors rooted in a tradition of craftsmanship and provides an inspiring glimpse into their pursuit of global success.The Tetsuwan Dash
1998
The Tetsuwan Dash
1998
Rock band, TOKIO, and their guests are tasked with complicated missions while dashing to the finish line. What kind of shenanigans will they be in? It's TOKIO long running, highly-rated variety show where the members work on various long term reconstruction projects. TOKIO build their village, island, seashore and so on to challenge into the future and the dream.How to Become a Mob Boss
2023
star 7.5This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.
