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AFP: American Fighter Pilot
2002
star 10AFP: American Fighter Pilot is a reality series broadcast briefly on CBS in 2002. It followed three Air Force officers as they trained to become pilots of F-15 fighter jets at Tyndall Air Force Base outside of Panama City, Florida. The series included footage of their experiences in the air, as well as interactions with their families and instructors. Directors Tony Scott and Ridley Scott were co-executive producers. Unsuccessful in the ratings, the series was cancelled after two episodes.Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time
2021
star 8Brian Cox tackles some of the most challenging and intriguing questions facing science today by using his best material from past programmes and the latest scientific research.WW2 Treasure Hunters
2017
WW2 Treasure Hunters
2017
star 7.5WW2 Treasure Hunters pairs Britain's foremost amateur WW2 detectorist with Madness frontman Suggs, as they uncover historical finds from across the UK. Using state-of-the-art technology, original WW2 archives and maps, the pair work together to identify the best places to dig at forgotten sites, including former military bases, airfields, POW camps and barracks. Once located, they then go on to perform extensive digs to excavate the relics. As the artefacts are unearthed, the presenters turn detective, revealing the stories and people behind the finds. They meet with survivors, experts and historians to understand what happened at each of the locations.Tyler's Ultimate
2003
Tyler's Ultimate
2003
Tyler's Ultimate is a television show on The Food Network hosted by Tyler Florence. The show focuses on making "ultimate" versions of popular or common dishes. The show began as a secondary show for host Tyler Florence who was still making episodes of his original show, Food 911. At the time of its conception, Food Network became very active in creating traveling food shows. Tyler's Ultimate was unique in the regard that the host himself usually cooked on the program in addition to traveling. The original format of the show featured Tyler focusing on a particular dish for each episode. He would travel around the world to discover different versions of that dish, as well as its origins, in an attempt to discover the ultimate version of that dish. At the end of the episode, Florence would combine the recipes he learned through his travels and adding his own spin to create "the ultimate recipe," though some episodes simply had him eating the dish, not preparing it at all. The show's format has changed; the travelingStrange Evidence
2017
Strange Evidence
2017
star 6.2Worldwide, 300 million surveillance cameras are watching us, on our streets, at work, and in our homes. At times, they capture images that don't seem to follow the normal laws of physics. A new Science Channel series investigates mysteries caught on tape and uncovers the science behind some of the most bizarre occurrences ever recorded. With a team of experts analyzing footage that seems to defy explanation, including levitating cars on a freeway, a statue that appears to move on its own, and a spontaneous burst of flames.Jo Brand's Cats & Kittens
2017
star 7This British documentary series focuses on comedian Jo Brand and the RSPCA as they help different cats and kittens in need.Born This Way
2015
Born This Way
2015
star 6.4Born This Way follows a group of young adults with Down syndrome as they pursue their dreams and explore their friendships, romantic relationships, and work.The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
2022
star 5.3Through never before-seen archive material, interviews with celebrities, industry insiders, rabid fans and the Kids In The Hall themselves – this documentary tells the wild story of this cult-famous comedy troupe from the 1980s to the present day.Can't Get You Out of My Head
2021
star 7.7In six films, Adam Curtis traces the different forces across the world that have led to now. It covers a wide range—including the strange roots of modern conspiracy theories, the history of China, opium and opioids, the history of Artificial Intelligence, melancholy over the loss of empire and, love and power. And explores whether modern culture, despite its radicalism, is really just part of the new system of power.Narcoworld: Dope Stories
2019
star 7.8Documentary series that follows police officers as they hunt out drug smugglers around the worldThe Wild West
2007
Amazon: The Lost World
2020
star 5The series digs for remains of some of the earliest Amazonians, seeking clues to how villages grew, and how the jungle itself was tamed for agriculture on a massive scale.7 Days Out
2018
7 Days Out
2018
star 5.6Witness the excitement and drama behind the scenes in the seven days leading up to major live events in the worlds of sports, fashion, space and food.Warrior Queen Boudica
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Warrior Queen Boudica: With support from an array of scholars, this History Channel documentary profiles one of the most fascinating women you've probably never heard of: Boudica, queen of the Iceni, an ancient Celtic tribe that once inhabited Eastern Britain. When the Romans invaded the Iceni after King Prasutagus' death, they attacked the grieving queen and raped her two daughters. But Boudica's devastating revenge brought the unsuspecting Romans to their knees.Banged Up
2008
Banged Up
2008
10 British teen boys who had several run ins with law enforcement. They spend time in an old prison to see what prison life would be like in a real prison.The Flipping El Moussas
2023
Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa are a real estate power couple looking to expand their business and take on bigger and better flips. Newly married, it's all about family as they grow together with Tarek's two kids and a new baby on the way!Cooper's Treasure
2017
Cooper's Treasure
2017
star 6.5The incredible story of 1960's legendary astronaut Gordon Cooper and the secret treasure map he began from space.Andrew Marr's Great Scots: The Writers Who Shaped a Nation
2014
Andrew Marr explores the lives and works of the Scottish writers who helped define a national identity over the last three centuries.The Billionaires Who Made Our World
2022
star 4Landmark series lifting the lid on Silicon Valley's tech titans - Gates, Bezos, Zuckerberg and Musk - who changed our world forever, from how we communicate to how we shop and the information we get.
