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Grumpy Old Men
2003
Grumpy Old Men
2003
star 7.2Series giving a voice to 35- to 54-year-old men, very probably the grumpiest sector of our society.Reinventing China
2023
Reinventing China
2023
star 7.5China's history of the last 200 years seems like a boomerang, returning to the West what it once unleashed. The series reveals how devastating the struggles for identity and power have been for the population since the fall of the "Middle Kingdom," and how closely these tragedies are intertwined with our own. Great hopes were placed in a wide variety of visions for the future—and each time, bitter disappointment ensued. From the decline of the empire to its resurgence as a superpower, China's history is both a dream and a nightmare, in which human life is of little value.How the States Got Their Shapes
2010
star 6.8The show deals with how the various states of the United States established their borders, but also delves into other aspects of U.S. history, including failed states, proposed new states, and the local culture and character of various U.S. states. It thus deals with the "shapes" of the states in a metaphorical sense as well as a literal sense. The show format follows Unger as he travels to various locations, and interviews local people, visits important historical and cultural sites, and provides commentary from behind the wheel of his car as he drives from location to location. Interspersed with these segments are brief historical synopses by notable U.S. historians.The Lost Pirate Kingdom
2021
star 7.3The real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series.Miriam's Big Fat Adventure
2020
star 7.5After a lifetime of worrying about her weight, 78-year-old actress Miriam Margolyes attempts to work out why the nation is getting ever fatter.Expedition Files
2024
Expedition Files
2024
star 6.8Adventurer Josh Gates travels through history on a search to uncover new evidence and answers to the world’s most captivating and unexplained mysteries.Battleground
2012
Battleground
2012
star 8.8Battleground is a mockumentary comedy-drama television series created by J. D. Walsh streamed on Hulu. The show follows a group of political campaign staffers working to elect a dark horse candidate to the U.S. Senate in the battleground state of Wisconsin. Walsh serves as executive producer alongside Hagai Shaham and Marc Webb. The show marks Hulu's first foray into original scripted programming. It premiered online on February 14, 2012.Gnosi S' Afton
2019
Gnosi S' Afton
2019
star 10What happens when you combine education with comedy? When you put together some serious guests with a jester host? Christos Athanasoulis welcomes scientists and other professionals to learn about the secrets of their area, while they learn the secrets of his area, since they record at his house.UXA: Thomas Seltzer's America
2020
star 8.2With the 2020 election on the horizon, Thomas Seltzer embarks on a journey in a divided country to find out: What happened to the American dream?Biography: Comedy Icons
2019
Part of the award-winning Biography series, A&E Network will premiere three new documentaries exploring the lives and careers of comedy giants Chris Farley, Jeff Dunham and Jeff Foxworthy. Airing across two days, the specials will delve deep into the careers and personal lives of these dynamic performers to give viewers an insider’s look at what it took for each to reach the top.El hombre y la Tierra
1974
star 7.4El hombre y la Tierra is a 1974 television series produced by Radio Televisión Española.MythBusters: There's Your Problem
2021
Epic problem-solving – MythBusters style! This hugely popular and iconic franchise returns with a spin-off series featuring themed episodes, each packed with handpicked myths on a particular subject - all drawn from the depths of the MythBusters archive.First Responders Live
2019
star 7A live in-depth look at the brave American heroes who put their own lives on the line as they race into danger to save others. Television journalist Josh Elliott puts the spotlight on first responders, such as police officers, EMS technicians and firefighters who risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of their communities.Cruise Ship Killers
2020
Cruise Ship Killers
2020
star 10Cruise Ship Killers is a true crime series that tells the stories of people who never returned home after taking a holiday on a cruise ship, featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts.Recht oder Unrecht
1970
Recht oder Unrecht
1970
Monitor
1958
Monitor
1958
star 6Monitor was a BBC arts programme that was launched on 2 February 1958 and ran until 1965. Huw Wheldon was the first editor from 1958 to 1965. He was also the principal interviewer and anchor. Wheldon set about moulding a team of talents, including John Schlesinger, Ken Russell, Patrick Garland, David Jones, Humphrey Burton, John Berger, Peter Newington, Melvyn Bragg, Nancy Thomas and Alan Tyrer. Monitor ranged in subject over all the arts. Wheldon's Monitor lasted until he had "interviewed everyone I am interested in interviewing", and he was succeeded by Jonathan Miller for the series' last season.
