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Black Gold
2008
Black Gold
2008
star 9.3Black Gold is a reality-documentary television series that chronicles three oil drilling rigs in Andrews County, Texas, 30 miles northwest of Odessa. It is partly produced by Thom Beers, creator of Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers. The Black Gold theme song is sung by country music star Trace Adkins. The title "Black Gold" comes from a slang term for oil. Black Gold airs Wednesday nights on truTV at 10pm. It is also shown as a special presentation on TNT in high definition. The show also airs in the United Kingdom on Five, under the title Oil Riggers.Astro OK Ready!
2016
Astro OK Ready!
2016
Get an up-close look at Astro, South Korea's hottest new boy band, before they were famous. This behind-the-scenes series follows the grueling training regiment of six trainees — Jin Jin, MJ, Eun Woo, Moon Bin, Rocky, and San Ha — and culminates with their 2015 debut. Through tears, sweat and talent, Astro proves fame is a lot harder than it looks.The Destiny of Rome
2011
The Destiny of Rome
2011
star 6.6At the Battle of Philippi, Marc Antony and Octavian fight back their joint enemies to lay claim to Caesar's throne. Eleven years later, the two square off in the naval Battle of Actium to decide once and for all the destiny of Rome. The bitter personal rivalry between the two men climaxes when Marc Antony abandons his attacking forces to pursue the fleeing Cleopatra. This single act sounded the death knell of the Roman Republic and gave birth to an empire.Thames Shipwrecks: A Race Against Time
2008
Documentary series following the salvage of seven shipwrecks from the river ThamesThe Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
2021
star 6.6Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.Las Culturistas Culture Awards
2025
Celebrating culture's iconic and consequential moments of the year. With more than 100 unique award categories, musical performances and celebrity guests, this show brings culture to life.The Family
2021
The Family
2021
star 6Through five episodes we travel through more than 30 years of success (1984-2019). From the formation of the group in their teenage years to their farewell. The whole family has its generational change. Marc Gasol, Ricky Rubio, Rudy Fernández, Sergio Llull, Víctor Claver and the Hernangómez family will tell the story of their evolution until they finally take over the baton from The Family.Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean
2021
star 6.4In the automotive world, John DeLorean rose from engineer to executive to icon. But under the hood of his self-created legend lies darkness and deceit.Pawn Shop Québec
2014
Pawn Shop Québec
2014
star 6.5This documentary series delves into the fascinating world of pawnbroking, through the eyes of Nykolas, Francis and Sylvain, two employees and an owner of "pawn shops" in Quebec. The reality of their job is not easy. Their main issues are quickly assess the value of objects by detecting the "true" "false", negotiating the price with the customer, all, ensuring their safety! Indeed, pawn shops see in all colors ... Therefore, what relationship do they have with the police about the stolen items? The program also addresses more personal issues, such as how to deal with prejudices surrounding their profession, considering that they are perceived as being associated with organized crime? Here's your chance to discover what a "pawn shop" in Quebec, a place that arouses even today the inglorious judgments.Sounds Black
2025
Sounds Black
2025
SOUNDS BLACK is a documentary series tracing the origins and impact of Black Music in Canada. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cazhhmere, with contributions from luminaries such as Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, Fefe Dobson, Maestro Fresh Wes, Deborah Cox, Keisha Chante and more, the series explores Black Canadian music from its tangled diasporic roots to its international dominance. SOUNDS BLACK takes us on a journey from the early days of jazz and gospel to the fight Black Canadian performers have waged for access to mainstream radio and venues, from the birth of Canadian hip hop to home grown superstars like Deborah Cox, The Weekend and Drake. With a no-holds barred look at the triumphs and obstacles that have impacted the Black Canadian music scene, SOUNDS BLACK breaks down the uniquely Canadian story of Black Canadian music.Leguizamo Does America
2023
star 1John Leguizamo travels across the country to bring viewers inside America's thriving Latino communities - all with his characteristic edge, energy, and wit.Garde-manger
2016
Garde-manger
2016
Time Team: History Hunters
1998
star 7.5History Hunters was a British television series that aired on Channel 4 from 1998 to 1999. Presented by the actor Tony Robinson, the show was a spin-off of the archaeology series Time Team, first broadcast on Channel 4 in 1994. The series is also known as Time Team: History Hunters. Each episode of History Hunters featured people trying to discover more about an area and its history.Secrets of Wild India
2012
star 7.3India is home to over a billion people with 1/5 of the world's population on only 2% of the world's surface. Yet India still has a wild side, populated by giants, fierce predators, the rare and beautiful…all wrapped up in a land of extremes. 'Secrets of Wild India' celebrates the diversity and drama of India's extraordinary and varied landscapes. In this three-part series, each episode focus' on one iconic ecosystem, a snapshot of how life works in each unique environment.Top Gear: The Races
2016
Top Gear: The Races
2016
From very early on in Top Gear's life the phrase 'We decided to have a race' has appeared often. Some of the races have been brief, and some have been simply epic. Matt LeBlanc, one of the fastest ever celebrities round the Top Gear test track, presents a selection of the greatest and most entertaining races from the past 13 years.Equator from the Air
2019
Equator from the Air
2019
In a defining moment for the natural world, Gordon Buchanan makes an epic journey round the equator - taking to the skies with experts racing to protect both wildlife and people.The Tetsuwan Dash
1998
The Tetsuwan Dash
1998
Rock band, TOKIO, and their guests are tasked with complicated missions while dashing to the finish line. What kind of shenanigans will they be in? It's TOKIO long running, highly-rated variety show where the members work on various long term reconstruction projects. TOKIO build their village, island, seashore and so on to challenge into the future and the dream.Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with My Father
2024
star 6.6Jack Whitehall and his father embark on a globe-trotting trip to find answers to the big questions facing the comedian after becoming a dad.
