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Les Carnets De L'Aventure
1977
star 10Les Carnets de l'Aventure is a cult French television program of adventure and extreme sports documentaries broadcast on Saturday afternoons on Antenne 2 (France 2) between 1980 and 1989. At the beginning of the 80s, in full transformation of mountain activities into high level sports, Les Carnets de L'Aventure revealed from to the country that invented alpinism to the whole world the "French-Touch" of these talents of the new approach to the mountains and its new disciplines. Patrick Edlinger and solo free climbing with the film La Vie au Bout des Doigts, directed by Jean-Paul Janssen in 1982. But also his brother in arms Patrick Berhault, Christophe Profit in the solo ascent of Les Drus, the trilogies of Jean-Marc Boivin in hang-gliding, the Himalayan expoits of Marc Batard but also those of Patrick Gabarrou, opener of routes in the Alps and elsewhere, Patrick Vallencant and his extreme skiing, Paul-Émile Victor and many others...In Memory Of Leslie Cheung
2023
TV programme commemorates the 20th anniversary of Leslie Cheung's passing on April 1, 2023. The show features his iconic works and performances in different genres, such as his collaboration with Anita Mui in a legendary duet. The programme includes interviews with renowned figures in the music and film industries, who share their memories and experiences with Cheung. Cheung's professionalism and unique charisma continue to resonate with audiences today, and this programme acts as a tribute to the legendary singer and actor.Mysterious Places
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Mysterious Places
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"Mysterious Places with Stacy Keach" is a documentary series that explores the world's most intriguing lost cities, bizarre formations, and sacred sites. The series, hosted by Stacy Keach, investigates locations like the Mayan Yucatan, Loch Ness, and Tombstone, delving into legends surrounding King Arthur and more. It features original footage filmed on location throughout the world.Turkey: Empire of Erdogan
2023
star 10The inside story of Erdogan’s astonishing rise to power. With first-hand testimony from former president Abdullah Gul, former prime ministers, deputy PMs, party chiefs, opposition figures, analysts and journalists, this two-part series is a gripping and detailed account of the many battles Erdogan has had to fight along the way.Centro Médico
2015
Chasing Classic Cars
2008
Chasing Classic Cars
2008
star 8.3Chasing Classic Cars follows master car restorer Wayne Carini as he embarks on a mission to uncover the world's most rare and exotic cars. Get an insider's look at the elite club of car collectors as Wayne buys, restores, and sells vintage rides.999: Rescue Squad
2018
999: Rescue Squad
2018
star 10Go behind the scenes of HART, the Yorkshire Ambulance Service's Hazardous Area Response Team, on of 15 specialist medical units set up after the 7/7 London bombings to treat badly injured patient's in extreme environments.HMS Ark Royal
2011
HMS Ark Royal
2011
The HMS Ark Royal carried the Harrier and 3 types of helicopter during its active service, these included the Lynx which is currently the fastest helicopter in the world and the Sea King, equipped with an early warning radar system.Believers: Boston Red Sox
2025
Retraces the Boston Red Sox's haunted history and chronicles decades of heartbreak, myth, and near-misses, culminating in the 2004 championship that redefined what it meant to believe.D-Day to Berlin
2005
D-Day to Berlin
2005
star 7.13-part BBC Miniseries depicting the Allied progress from the D-Day landings in Normandy all the way to Berlin. The Normandy breakout is covered, as well as the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Market Garden, to the eventual objective of Berlin. The Series is narrated by Actor Sean Bean.MonsterQuest
2007
MonsterQuest
2007
star 7.7Follows the search for various cryptozoological creatures and paranormal entities reportedly witnessed around the world.Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand
2004
star 7Billy Connolly is back with the fourth in his massively popular World Tour series. This time Billy journey's to the other side of the globe to New Zealand, a country he has been visiting since the 1970s and of which he is immensely fond. Billy's extraordinary journey covers the length and breadth of New Zealand and is mixed with the best of his comedy from sell-out shows around the country.Filmed in 2004 during the first leg of his Too Old To Die Young Tour this series is a stunning journey around New Zealand's two islands from the Southern-most tip to the far north where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific. Along the way Billy takes in Maori traditions, sand paintings, whale-watching, a 90 mile beach and much more to give us a fascinating insight into the spectacular scenery, culture and people of this amazing country.Legends of the Pharaohs
2021
star 5.7This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a light on the personal stories of individuals who took part in the construction of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.Susan Calman's Summer By the Sea
2021
star 7Across five nights, Susan’s journey takes her to a different well-known resort every day as she enjoys all the fun of the seaside, with a few celebrity guests along to help her out.Monsters We Met
2003
Monsters We Met
2003
star 5.8Three part series detailing the dangerous prehistoric creatures humans met as they explored the world for the first time.Man's Struggle for Survival
1970
star 6Blurring the boundaries between documentary and historical fiction, this twelve-part series examines and imagines man's struggle to survive, from the days of cave dwellers to modern journeys into space.Jimmy's Big Bee Rescue
2020
star 7Bees are disappearing fast, with 46% of species having declined in the past 10 years; Jimmy Doherty looks at the reasons why, and rallies the people of Peterborough to bring back the bees.The Hoarder Next Door
2012
star 7The Hoarder Next Door is a British documentary series about compulsive hoarding. Produced by Twenty Twenty and shown on Channel 4 it features psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses helping extreme hoarders. The show is narrated by Olivia Colman.Curse of Akakor
2019
Curse of Akakor
2019
star 8.5In the 1980's, three explorers set out to find the legendary cities of Akakor and Akahim in the Amazon jungle, but one by one, they disappeared. Now, guided by the legend of Akakor and equipped with the latest technology, an international team of investigators are following in the footsteps of those missing explorers. They're aiming to solve a dual mystery. First, do Akakor and Akahim exist? And second, what happened to those explorers who went missing? Led by Irish investigate journalist, Paul Connolly, the team will include American geologist and explorer Dr. Martin Pepper, Brazilian wilderness doctor Dr. Karina Oliani, former FBI Agent Bobby Chacon, British survival expert Megan Hine and tech expert Brennon Edwards. Their journey will begin in the dark jungles of Peru, east of the Andes, where Akakor is said to be located.
