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DIRT: The Last Great American Sport
2023
A docuseries that gives a look into the world of dirt track racing like you've never seen before by telling the story of NASCAR superstar Kyle Larson as he travels to dirt tracks across the country battling his fiercest rivals.Space 22
2022
Space 22
2022
Space 22 follows seven strangers, each with their own lived experience of mental ill health, as they take part in an ambitious experiment to test if the simple act of participating in art can help heal invisible wounds.Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico
2023
star 8Follow Eva Longoria as she traverses Mexico exploring one of the most popular, and arguably misunderstood, global cuisines. From harvesting blue agave for tequila as the Aztecs once did, to slow cooking traditional mole sauce in Oaxaca, join Longoria as she journeys across the many vibrant regions of Mexico to reveal its unique and colorful cuisines.Dendê na Mochila
2015
Dendê na Mochila
2015
Educating …
2011
star 8.5Educating … is a British documentary television programme produced by Twofour for Channel 4 that has run since 2011. It uses a fly on the wall format to show the everyday lives of the staff and students of various secondary schools around the UK; interspersed with interviews of those involved and featuring narration from the director and interviewer, David Clews. Filmed on location at schools in Harlow, Dewsbury, Walthamstow, Cardiff and Salford respectively, there have been six series to date: Educating Essex (2011), Educating Yorkshire (2013), Educating the East End (2014), Educating Cardiff (2015) and Educating Greater Manchester 1 & 2 (2017 and 2020).This Wild Life
2015
star 2The cameras follow the lives of human and animal families living in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve. They also follow the story of a safari camp run by wildlife expert Saba Douglas-Hamilton and an elephant conservation charity run by her husband Frank Pope.When Eagles Dare: Crystal Palace F.C.
2021
star 5.7The ultimate underdog story. From the looming threat of liquidation, a points deduction and a relegation fight to avoid plummeting to English football's third division in 2010 – to the prospect of promotion to the biggest league in the world three years later, this is the extraordinary tale of a football club saved by its fans.Charley Boorman's USA Adventure
2013
star 5.3Following the success of his previous two expeditions across Canada and South Africa, Charley is back on his bike and this time he is taking on one of the most spectacular countries in the world, The United States of America. Travelling alongside fellow adventurer and director Russ Malkin, this series follows the pair from the volcanic infernos of Hawaii to the icy peaks of Alaska, and then from east to west as they venture off the beaten track to go in search of extreme adventures in the wilderness. This is a journey that tests Charley to the max as he is confronted with some of the most spine tingling challenges he has ever faced. The high risks and low margins for error bring out Charley s humour and the camaraderie he has with those who often hold his life in their hands.Dragons' Den Online
2009
star 9Dom Byrne presents the underground version of the hit BBC Two show that has been operating exclusively onlineBob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
2024
Nischelle Turner hosts a tribute to the late comic with a look back at his 70-year career, featuring never-before-seen interviews and his final interview from his home in Los Angeles.Murders at Little Bridge Farm
2024
star 8Tells the shocking story of Mark Brown and the double life he led. A self-proclaimed 'psychopath with a conscience' was convicted of murdering Alex Morgan and Leah Ware in 2022.Charmed to Death
2021
star 6Following the true stories of manipulative and deceptively dangerous criminals who use their charm to cheat, steal and lure unsuspecting victims into romantic relationships, ultimately leaving a wake of devastation and death. Each episode features a charismatic killer who successfully deceives a victim or victims, retracing their over-the-top acts of seduction and fraud.The War on Cuba
2020
The War on Cuba
2020
The documentary series, The War on Cuba, gives an inside look on the effects of U.S. sanctions on Cuban people.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.American Rock Stars
2022
star 8Nick Offerman narrates an all-access series following the defending gold medalist men's curling team as they represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics. A group of regular guys with small-town roots relives their memorable gold medal run from 2018, when they went from relative obscurity to worldwide fame. The documentary tells the personal stories of skip John Shuster, the anchor of the squad, and each team member. From their unlikely success in Pyeongchang to the challenge of fending off an upstart team of rivals at the Olympic trials, it's a feel-good story of how a team of self-described rejects tries to overcome challenges and the pressure to reach the pinnacle of their sport one more time.The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure
2015
star 0.5The Hairy Bikers head north on a big Baltic adventure in search of new cuisines to explore, travelling from Germany to Sweden via Poland, Russia, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.Icons Unearthed: James Bond
2023
star 7Before there were franchises there was James Bond. How did Bond enthrall audiences for over 60 years, surviving failed partnerships, lawsuits, competition, and corporate takeovers? Hold onto your martinis and get ready for Icons Unearthed: James Bond.
