Documentary TV Series - Page 423
Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet
1998
star 6Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet is a 1998 three hour American PBS documentary film that explores the development of the Arpanet, the Internet, and the World Wide Web in the United States from 1969 to 1998. It was created during the dot-com boom of the late 1990s. The documentary was written and hosted by Robert X. Cringely and is the sequel to the 1996 documentary, Triumph of the Nerds.The Black Panthers of WW2
2021
star 7Narrated by David Harewood, this one-hour documentary follows the story of the history-making 761st tank battalion composed of African- American servicemen, the first US armoured unit of its kind to enter combat. Through reconstruction and interviews with historians, descendants and one of the last surviving Blank Panthers - Corporal Robert Andry - the programme reveals the untold story of the black servicemen who changed history.Railway Murders
2021
Railway Murders
2021
star 8Investigating the most notorious murders ever to take place on the British railways. The cases start from 1864 with the the first murder on a British railway.John Safran vs God
2004
John Safran vs God
2004
star 7.4John Safran vs God is an eight-part television documentary series by John Safran which was broadcast on SBS TV of Australia in 2004. It has been described in a media release as "John Safran's most audacious project yet". It had a much more serious tone than Safran's previous work Music Jamboree. The show was released by Ghost of Your Ex-Boyfriend Productions and SBS Independent, was co-written with Mark O'Toole, directed by Craig Melville, and produced by Selin Yaman. The series won the 2005 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Comedy Series. The show's opening theme is Hate Priest by the band Mozart on Crack. The opening sequence features John in a black suit breaking out of a patch of black scorched earth with his bare hands during a thunderstorm. The words "when the thousand years are over Satan will be released from his prison" are spoken in a low pseudo-ominous voice.The Great Ships
1996
The Great Ships
1996
star 7From ancient ships to modern carriers, THE GREAT SHIPS lets you step on board to explore the design, construction, technology and armaments of history's great vessels of war and peace.Mighty Planes
2012
Mighty Planes
2012
star 5.3Mighty Planes explores the art and science of aviation, on planes that soar to faraway places on astounding missions. From preparation, loading and take off, through the journey and to the landing and unloading, viewers will experience the high-stakes and high-stress jobs through the eyes and lives of the characters that make it all happen. Featuring the genius of flight technology with the aid of high-end CGI, shot in HD, and recorded in 5.1 surround sound, MIGHTY PLANES captures all the action as it happens.The Far North
2023
The Far North
2023
Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness
2000
star 7.2Alain de Botton's psychobabble-free self-help course for the philosophically minded.We're All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel)
2022
star 5Jay Baruchel joins top scientists, activists, and experts to explore the global crises that could cause humanity's demise, all while finding the solutions and technological innovations that might save us all.Hunting Atlantis
2021
Hunting Atlantis
2021
star 6.3The Lost City of Atlantis has fascinated philosophers and historians for nearly 2,400 years and is known as one of the most extraordinary mysteries of the world. With a new trail of evidence, expert Stel Pavlou and volcanologist Jess Phoenix set out on a quest to solve the greatest archaeological mystery of all time – the rediscovery of Atlantis.The Essential Lectures of Alan Watts
1972
star 10The Essential Lectures of Alan Watts video series was recorded in 1971 above Muir Woods, California, and in 1972 aboard the ferryboat the SS Vallejo in Sausalito. Produced by his son Mark and directed by long-time archivist Henry Jacobs, the series explores core philosophical themes that spawned over Watts' career.Der Sklave Calvisius
1979
Der Sklave Calvisius
1979
Aircrash Confidential
2011
Aircrash Confidential is a television series produced by WMR Productions and IMG Entertainment. The programme investigates air-disasters from around the world. Aircrash Confidential currently airs on the Discovery Channel in the United Kingdom and on Discovery Australia.RAMEN JAPAN
2023
RAMEN JAPAN
2023
star 10Ramen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish, taking you on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations. Join us as we explore a tapestry of local customs and food culture through the lens of ramen.Iain Robertson Rambles
2021
River City actor Iain Robertson walks the West Highland Way. The 96 mile iconic walk from Glasgow to Fort William. He is joined along the way by familiar faces.Jakten på lyckan
2011
Jakten på lyckan
2011
Countdown to Murder
2013
Countdown to Murder
2013
star 6Documentary series telling the story of some of Britain's most high-profile murder cases.
