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Wild City
2016
Wild City
2016
star 5Singapore: One of the fastest growing cities in the world. Once a tropical jungle, it is now 665 square kilometres of hustle, bustle, concrete and air-con. But nestled among the urban sprawl there is a wild side; - places where pangolins, crocodiles, monkeys, otters, snakes and hornbills sit right among the skyscrapers and boardwalks. This series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, discovers how nature has evolved within this teeming city. Wild City showcases the range of different habitats found in and around the built-up urban sprawl, then journeys around the island’s hidden wildlife hotspots – from the overlooked interior to the inaccessible coastline and islands that have become unplanned sanctuaries for Singapore’s natural heritage.Mummies Unwrapped
2019
Mummies Unwrapped
2019
star 5.8The quest of Egyptologist, archaeologist and linguist and three-time Emmy Award winner, Ramy Romany, to unlock the fascinating secrets of mummies.Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper
2024
star 3Exploring the crimes of infamous serial killer Lonnie Franklin Jr. who preyed on women in South Central Los Angeles over a span of 25 years; exploring the personal stories of the victims who were all but forgotten.Food Markets: In the Belly of the City
2013
star 5.7Going to the local market when we visit a foreign city is something we all love to do. More people visit them in one day than all the city's art museums put together. Markets attract us for their colours, smells, people, sounds and taste.The Lady and the Dale
2021
star 6.7This documentary series explores an audacious 1970s auto scam centered around mysterious transgender entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael, who rose to prominence when she released the Dale, a fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicle during the 1970s gas crisis.Catastrophe
2008
Catastrophe
2008
star 7.3This spectacular five-part series, presented by Tony Robinson, investigates the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present, putting a new perspective on our existence – that we are the product of catastrophe. Using the latest CGI effects and featuring scientific experts, the series reveals how the evolution of life on Earth has been shaped by lethal catastrophes that have caused mass extinctions, almost to the point of wiping out life altogether.Sex Diaries
2022
Sex Diaries
2022
star 4Follow eight New Yorkers in short, intimate profiles as they navigate sex and dating in the city.Timber Kings
2014
Timber Kings
2014
star 6.3The most unique log homes on earth are custom built by master log-smiths in the small town of Williams Lake, British Columbia. Each one is handcrafted on site, then taken apart, shipped around the world, and reconstructed wherever the client wants. No one else can do it like the boys at Pioneer Log Homes. They are "Timber Kings."Oddities
2010
Oddities
2010
star 7.4Oddities is a half-hour documentary/reality television program which follows the operation of an East Village, Manhattan shop which trades in antiques and other rarities. The show premiered on November 4, 2010, and airs on the Discovery Channel and its sister network, the Science Channel. Oddities focuses on the day-to-day operation of Obscura Antiques & Oddities, and stars co-owners Mike Zohn and Evan Michelson and buyer Ryan Matthew, with appearances by other employees and customers. The store's employees search flea markets, personal collections, auctions, and antique shows for unique and unusual artifacts. Odd items bought and sold by the shop or featured on the show have included a mummified cat, a Rhesus monkey skull, art made from nail clippings, and a straitjacket.The Hospital: In the Deep End
2024
Three Australian icons take a deep dive into a public hospital's frontline to find out how healthy the country's health system really is.Jamy's World
2014
Jamy's World
2014
star 6.5Extremely popular with French audiences, Jamy Gourmaud made science accessible to all with the cult programme “C’est pas sorcier” (It’s not rocket science). Today, he travels all over the world with journalist Églantiné Éméyé to demystify the world around us: climate change, food, road safety, air traffic, animal intelligence…even fireworks and roller coasters! Filled with funny, lively experiences, explanatory 3D images and breathtaking landscapes, “Jamy’s World” is the go-to, popular science show.Böda Camping
2010
Böda Camping
2010
The Holy land
2016
The Holy land
2016
star 7.5The history of the Land of Israel from prehistoric times to the Ottoman period.Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings: The Great Eight
2022
star 7.5Street racers battle at rough, untested tracks across the country and earn points depending on how they perform. Whoever has the most points at the end is crowned the true No Prep King!Gunslingers
2014
Gunslingers
2014
star 7.1American Heroes Channel's new series Gunslingers reveals the infamous tales of survival and courage from the Wild West. Exposing little-known facts about America’s first villains and heroes, the six-part series features the stories of Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, John Wesley Hardin and Tom Horn. Juxtaposed with vivid reenactments, expert commentary is layered throughout each episode to ensure the authenticity and historical accuracy of each story. Contributors include: David Milch, the creator of Deadwood; Bob Boze Bell, the executive editor of True West Magazine; and actor Kurt Russell (Tombstone).Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
2020
Simon Toohey showcases his culinary skills and prepares a variety of scrumptious dishes using the freshest produce from local farmers.The Hip Hop Years
1999
The Hip Hop Years
1999
star 7The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999. The series was devised by David Upshal who produced, directed and narrated the series. He also produced the 33-track compilation CD which accompanied the series and co-wrote the book with Alex Ogg, also titled The Hip Hop Years. The series charts the definitive story of Hip Hop, rising from the streets of the Bronx to become, what Upshal calls, "the new Rock'n'Roll". The programmes combine archive clips and performance from TV, movies and music videos with specially shot material and interviews with key players.60 Minutes Sports
2013
60 Minutes Sports
2013
The first name in news magazines is now the last word in sports. The award-winning team behind 60 Minutes now turns its investigative eye towards the world of sports. From in-depth reporting to the most compelling interviews, to get the whole story you need sixty minutes.GW:s mord
2017
GW:s mord
2017
star 8.5GW:s mord is a Swedish crime program. In the program, Leif G.W. Persson takes a look at well-known criminal cases, which he describes and analyzes in detail.State of Play
2013
State of Play
2013
star 2A cutting-edge documentary series from filmmaker Peter Berg that explores vital themes in society and culture through the unifying lens of sports.
