Behind the scenes with the West Midlands Police Drone Unit who hunt criminals from the sky. Drone tech is a specialist ultra-modern tool that has the capacity to help officers as they conduct investigatations and attempt to track criminals. The Unit pursues suspected wrongdoers as they try to hide up in the trees, discard drugs, or run away from the scene of a crime. The Sky Coppers make it a point to watch from above because, as they know from experience, criminals always forget to look up.
A great sporting past is something our country can be proud of. Since their debut at the Olympic Games in 1952, our athletes have won dozens of victories. The USSR national team, and later Russia, is one of the strongest teams on the planet. The whole world applauded the courage and character of our Olympians.
Visit the most wonderful microbreweries and brewpubs and meet the talented people that are the driving force behind the unique and delicious beers being produced. They share with us stories, successes, failures, and maybe even a secret or two about how they make the magic happen.
A 6-part documentary series that tells the story of women’s gymnastics — the events and milestones, icons and hopefuls, triumphs and heartbreaks — through the voices of its greatest champions.
One family has been fighting for over 70 years to recover what they say is rightfully theirs—a $28 billion treasure buried deep inside a mountain in the New Mexico desert. Some believe the U.S. Government stole the 16,000 gold bars and priceless artifacts, while skeptics claim it never existed. Now, the family and its supporters reveal exclusive evidence to prove their case and crack open the mystery of America's greatest treasure story.
For one ordinary Australian with an extraordinary voice this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live the dream and be transported from obscurity to stardom.
Over four drama-filled episodes amateur singers from all over Australia come out of their closets, showers and sheds to compete for the chance to perform with professional opera singers at the Sydney Opera House.
Across 10 captivating episodes, this docuseries delves into the influential factors that defined the transformative decade known for changing the world forever. From the Y2K scare to the musical genius of Weird Al Yankovic, the cultural impact of Tupac and the phenomenon of Titanic, as well as the iconic presence of Madonna and the global dance sensation of the Macarena, the series examines the powerful forces that shaped this era. Prepare to embark on a nostalgic journey that unravels the essence of a decade that left an indelible mark on history.
How did an Indian Buddhist shrine influence a Japanese pagoda? How are Italian pigs and cowry shells related to porcelain? Why did the ferocious warriors of Mongolia wear silk underwear? And how did wood block printing bring about a revolution in Japan and in European culture? These intriguing questions are investigated in Artifacts, a series that explores the origins and hidden connections among the art and artifacts of the great cultures and belief systems across Asia - on a journey through time and across continents from India to Thailand, China and Japan - to understand the impact of calligraphy, porcelain, architecture, metallurgy, wood block printing and silk on Asian history and on the history of the world in general.
Built especially for the challenging conditions of Antarctica, HMS Endurance is the Royal Navy’s only ice patrol ship and its only one capable of breaking into the icy wastes of Antarctica. We join the elite, 140-person crew as they embark on a four-month expedition in perhaps the most extreme and hostile environment on the planet. Follow the extensive and diverse duties of the Royal Navy and the British Antarctic Survey, and the trials and tribulations that the frozen continent brings. In the first episode, Return to the Ice HMS Endurance prepares for another season in Antarctica. Captain Bob Tarrant has taken her there for the last two years but in 10 days time he must hand over to a new captain and is determined that the ship is ready for the ice before he leaves. Faced with a series of engine problems, can the crew get the vessel ready for both a long and dangerous journey and a new commander? Then bad news from home causes further problems as the ship leaves the Falklands.