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Karen Carney's Leaders of the Pack
2023
star 7Karen Carney shines a light on the achievements of female footballers on and off the pitch.Jeremy Clarkson: War Stories
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Jeremy Clarkson tells the story of Major Cain at the Battle of Arnhem, and one of the most daring operations of World War II – the Commando raid on St. Nazaire.Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories
1991
star 8Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories was an American paranormal anthology television miniseries that originally broadcast from May 15, 1991 to November 28, 1995, on CBS and UPN. This short-lived program comprised three primetime specials that featured re-enactments of ghost stories told by real people who experienced alleged paranormal activity. The docudrama series used actors and special effects, and then introduced the witnesses who reported such phenomena. The series was developed for television by Bruce Nash and Allan Zullo, authors of the popular book series, Haunted Kids: True Ghost Stories.Beyond the Headlines: The Series
2023
Explores shocking true crime cases that made national headlines through interviews with survivors, investigators and experts.Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries
2008
Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries is a documentary on the Discovery Channel, written and directed by Ben Mole and hosted by Zahi Hawass featuring a list of the top 10 discoveries of Ancient Egyptian sites and artifacts which are of cultural significance to the country. The list was compiled by Hawass with the assistance of some of the world's leading Egyptologists. Each discovery has a theme centered around a part of everyday life in Ancient Egypt. For six of those discoveries, a certain emphasis is placed on how some of their themes have managed to influence modern life. The documentary concludes with a short segment on how the practice of mummification influenced modern surgery with both procedures sharing much of the same techniques.Looking for Leia
2019
star 6Looking for Leia is a seven part docu-series about women as well as non-binary fans who found identity, connection, and purpose in their love of the galaxy far, far away.The Fake Sheikh
2023
star 5.3This three-part documentary series unveils how Mazher used false identities to expose sports stars, politicians, and other celebrities in order to rise to fame. However, the very same thing caused a drastic downfall in his career and life when he was convicted of breaking the law and imprisoned for 15 months.The First War for Western Civilization
2016
The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.Lost Kingdoms of Central America
2014
star 8Dr Jago Cooper explores the rise and fall of the forgotten civilisations of Central America.Gok Wan's Easy Asian
2020
Gok Wan's Easy Asian
2020
Gok mastered how to cook the food he loves from working in his family's Chinese restaurant. He shares useful tips and tricks, interesting family stories and his favourite South East Asian recipes that are easy-to-cook.The Pressure Game
2023
The Pressure Game
2023
"The Pressure Game - In the Heart of the Swiss Nati" is a docutainment series with six episodes of 30 minutes each. The focus is on the Swiss men's national soccer team - the Nati. The series is produced by the Zurich-based film production stories AG in co-production with SRG and freshcom GmbH and in cooperation with the Swiss Football Association, which allows the camera team free access behind the scenes. The series will be broadcast nationally from March 21 on all SRG SSR channels and via the streaming platform Play Suisse. International exploitation is also planned. The series is based on an idea by Simon Helbling and Samy Ebneter. Simon Helbling is the director.The Cult of The Family
2019
star 8A three-part investigation that chronicles the rise and fall of Australia's most notorious cult, The Family and its strange but charismatic female leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne.From Moscow to Magadan
2009
From Moscow to Magadan is a documentary about a journey through Russia. Jelle Brandt Corstius speaks to Russian citizens during this journey to find answers about the Russian soul.PULISIC
2024
star 9.5A behind-the-scenes look at American soccer's biggest star Christian Pulisic, providing unprecedented access to his life and growing celebrity in Italy as he competes in UEFA Champions League and Serie A competitions. Cameras capture Pulisic's journey in meeting the demands of global stardom while he prepares for the biggest moment of his career – the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup on home soil.From Handsaw to Scalpel
2023
A fascinating insight into the evolution of modern medicine as we explore the medical treatments for certain issues from past to present, seeing just how much we have learned through trial and error. The series is also a chance to see how medical advancements are currently used to treat problems in the fields of oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, neurology, obstetrics and orthopaedics, and to see what the future may hold.Bloodline Detectives
2020
star 7.7Detectives and forensic experts recount the most extraordinary cold cases that were solved using the revolutionary technique of familial DNA testing.Storage Hoarders
2012
star 7Aggie MacKenzie exposes the rise for storage units and look at different couples who suffering because they have too many possessions. They are challenged to sort through their belongings and say goodbye to things with no value and turn their collectibles into money.Green Warriors
2021
star 8Martin Boudot, investigative journalist, investigates major environmental scandals around the world: river contamination, air pollution, radioactivity, illegal exploitation of resources, toxic waste...
