My name is Jonathan Meades and this Series is called 'Even Further Abroad'. It peels off the drab grey overcoat of preconception to reveal the lime green posing pouch of reality beneath.
According to recent science the Neanderthals are not the knuckle-dragging apemen of popular imagination. In fact they are our distant ancestors. About 2% of the DNA of most people is of Neanderthal origin—and it continues to affect us today. Ella Al-Shamahi enlists the skills of Andy Serkis, the master of performance capture, and a group of experts to investigate Neanderthals.
Kevin McCloud follows households as they embark on an epic mission to construct their own homes, creating brand-new streets in Britain's biggest self-build project
Dan Snow breathes new life into incredible archaeological discoveries, including an in-depth exploration of each discovery, delving into the history, myths, and legends surrounding these ancient sites. Through interviews with experts and on-site exploration, Snow brings these fascinating stories to life, offering a fresh perspective on some of the world’s most renowned archaeological wonders.
Alfred de Montesquiou, a war correspondent for the Associated Press news agency and a journalist for Paris Match – for which he has covered most of the Arab Spring revolutions – will be our knowledge broker along the Silk Road, the mythical network of trade routes that for centuries linked the Far East to the West. Follow in the footsteps of illustrious predecessors, from Alexander the Great to Marco Polo.
Journey through time, encountering specialists, historians, or just everyday people with a passion who will help you grasp the past and present identities of those countries. From Bursa in Turkey to Xi’an in China, Alfred guides and accompanies you in this fresh and original way to discover History.
Hoarding: Buried Alive is an American documentary television series that premiered on TLC on March 14, 2010. The show follows hoarders through their life experiences and helps them learn to manage their illness.
In March, ZSL London Zoo and its sister zoo Whipsnade fell silent as potential visitors stayed away. This series reveals how a dedicated skeleton staff continued to care for the 20,000 animals in Regent's Park and the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire
The cast of Private Bodyguard reunite in reality show where they share memories and experiences from filming the series, and play games. Each episode explores their on and off-screen relationships, revealing genuine friendships and romantic connections. Enjoy personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and special guests offering unique insights.
This 7 episode documentary is about the collapse of the USSR and the part Ukrainians took in it. The series brings the Ukrainian perspective into the global narrative for the first time, along with recently unclassified details from the CIA and KGB archives.
One of America's most complex and enduring figures, Thomas Jefferson struggled personally and publicly with an issue that would come to define our nation. Examining the possible relationship between Jefferson and Monticello slave Sally Hemings, the program includes comments from such noted historians as Pulitzer Prize-winner Gordon Wood, former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, noted Jefferson biographer Merrill Peterson, and others. Featuring the voices of Edward Herrmann, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, and Robert Prosky.
Hartes Deutschland talks to people addicted to crystal meth, investigators who work tirelessly against drug smuggling and compassionate social workers who never lose hope. It is about the moving fates of people living on the margins of society.
Experienced crime reporters Carsten Norton and Janni Pedersen from TV 2's crime magazine 'Skyggesiden' enlighten viewers about the revelations in the documentary 'The Black Swan'.
When winter slams into the highways of the American Rockies, heavy recovery specialists from four companies race into action, working to clear wrecks and open roads. Whether it's a raging fire or toxic spill, crews roll up ready to battle the wreckage. They've got the equipment and the skills. But with more than a million people depending on the route that crosses these three states every day, the one thing they don't have, is time.