Out Where The West Begins is a 4 part series that chronicles the driving forces and achievements of extraordinary innovators and risk takers, of men and women that helped propel this country west. It highlights the origin stories of these great leaders, what adversity they had to overcome and the creativity, foresight and innovation they embraced to emerge triumphant. It highlights lesser-known stories of those leaders that are household names, and sheds light upon individuals who had a major impact on this country, but were never truly recognized. They are Politicians, Artists, Writers, Entertainers, Entrepreneurs, Titans of Industry, Ranchers, Activists and underdogs. This series is about the history of the west as seen through the lens of opportunity, ingenuity, perseverance and passion.
Ed Stafford, filmmaker and former army officer who has carved out a career as an explorer and survivalist, spends 60 days in some of the UK's most troubled housing estates to look beyond the tabloid headlines and experience first-hand the daily hardships that locals face.
Lisa Ling goes undercover in North Korea for a rare glimpse of the secretive country, and reports on dictator Kim Jong-un creating international crises.
The Lost World of Communism is a three-part British documentary series which examines the legacy of Communism twenty years on from the fall of the Berlin Wall. Produced by Peter Molloy and Lucy Hetherington, the series takes a retrospective look at life behind the Iron Curtain between 1945 and 1989, focusing on three countries in the Eastern Bloc - East Germany, Czechoslovakia and Romania. Through film and television footage and the personal recollections of those who lived in these countries, the series offers a glimpse of what daily life was like during the years of Communist rule.
The Lost World of Communism debuted on BBC Two on Saturday 14 March 2009 at 9:00pm. There is also a book which accompanies the series.
Complex and deeply mysterious, the human brain is an odyssey unto itself. Take this journey into the inner workings of the mind with the guidance of scientist Dr. David Suzuki, the host of this Discovery Channel documentary. This series explores the way the brain evolves from birth to adulthood; how memory works; how humans recover from brain injury; and the origins of creativity and identity.
Take a trip back in time to see what Christmas and the holiday season were like in America not too long ago as we reveal how many of today’s popular holiday celebrations and traditions had their start in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s. With experts and cultural icons offering their own insight and personal memories, we reveal how your favorite holiday films, fads, television specials, songs and toys are still part of your holiday celebrations today.
A landmark series taking you inside the recent Coalition government in a revealing tale of politics, ambition and power. Key players tell all in riveting no holds barred interviews.
Viewers are taken on a breathtaking journey through the planets in our solar system. In each episode, see stunning images of each planet including highly detailed images captured by today’s ultra high-tech telescopes. Advanced animation takes you up close and personal with these distant worlds, as we plunge through space to get a better look at the neighbors.
Jack and Kelly Osbourne set out on a terrifying three-day investigation of the Queen Mary. What will they encounter on the infamously haunted ocean liner?
It’s not just humans who mess up. The lion and the cheetah are the most graceful and deadly predators on Earth— but that doesn’t mean they always gets it right on the first go. See what happens when nature’s most powerful predators get it wrong.
Our best times, our warmest memories, our worst nightmares. When real life home movies and photos meet real crime scene video and stills, murder mysteries become emotional powerhouses.