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In Plain Sight
2018
In Plain Sight
2018
IN PLAIN SIGHT is a riveting whodunit, featuring some of the most disturbing murder cases with the killer hiding in plain sight. The killer can sometimes be featured on TV news reports, interviewed by the media, posts on social media or speaks out in newspaper reports, brazenly showing their face while all the time they had blood on their hands.Faces of America
2010
Faces of America
2010
star 8Faces of America is a four-part Public Broadcasting Service Public television television series hosted by Professor Henry Louis Gates. The series originally aired February 10 – March 3, 2010 from 8–9 p.m. ET. In Australia, this program aired on SBS One each Sunday at 7:30pm from 9 -30 January 2011. It uses genealogical research and genetics to find the family history of 12 Americans: Elizabeth Alexander, Mario Batali, Stephen Colbert, Louise Erdrich, Malcolm Gladwell, Eva Longoria, Yo-Yo Ma, Mike Nichols, Queen Noor of Jordan, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Meryl Streep, and Kristi Yamaguchi. In the series finale, Gates explored the emerging use of full genome sequencing to understand personal ancestry and health, by learning what might be inferred from his whole genome sequence, and that of his father, through in-depth analysis by a personal genomics company and the Broad Institute. In 2012, PBS aired another miniseries entitled Finding Your Roots also examining questions of genealogy and genetics, and hosted by GatLeif GW Persson - Min klassresa
2015
star 10Documentary about Leif GW Persson, told by Jens Lind. The story spans over seven decades, from Leifs birth at the end of world war II in march 1945, until now when the working class kid has become one of Swedens most appreciated writers and tv-personalities.James May's Great Explorers
2025
star 7.6There was a time, before football and rock'n'roll, when explorers were the A-listers of their day. Death-defying antics and tales of daring made them the stuff of legend: names like Columbus, Raleigh, and Cook, who sailed off over the horizon to discover new lands and bring home treasures unimaginable to those sitting at home in dark, damp Europe. Intrepid explorers they may have been, but ‘great' might be pushing it. Across the seven seas, they spilled blood and spread disease. They enabled the destruction of civilisations and the growth of slavery. And many of their ‘discoveries' weren't quite what you'd think...On Base with Mookie Betts
2023
Star right fielder Mookie Betts interviews current MLB players for an up-close and personal look at their lives on and off the field.Secrets of Archaeology
2003
star 8Take a virtual reality tour through rediscovered cities and see archaeological sites as their inhabitants saw them centuries ago.Curse of Akakor
2019
Curse of Akakor
2019
star 8.5In the 1980's, three explorers set out to find the legendary cities of Akakor and Akahim in the Amazon jungle, but one by one, they disappeared. Now, guided by the legend of Akakor and equipped with the latest technology, an international team of investigators are following in the footsteps of those missing explorers. They're aiming to solve a dual mystery. First, do Akakor and Akahim exist? And second, what happened to those explorers who went missing? Led by Irish investigate journalist, Paul Connolly, the team will include American geologist and explorer Dr. Martin Pepper, Brazilian wilderness doctor Dr. Karina Oliani, former FBI Agent Bobby Chacon, British survival expert Megan Hine and tech expert Brennon Edwards. Their journey will begin in the dark jungles of Peru, east of the Andes, where Akakor is said to be located.Aaron Hernandez Uncovered
2018
star 6This in-depth docu-series tells the untold true story of the life of Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL superstar who was convicted of murder and ultimately took his own life in prison. Featuring special interviews with Aaron's fiancée, the lead defense attorney, the prosecutor, friends, former teammates, journalists and more, the series examines the intimate details of his tragic life, reveals his darkest secrets and explores what led him down such a dark and destructive path.El enigma Nadiuska
2023
El enigma Nadiuska
2023
Documentary about the mysterious story of the sex symbol and biggest cinema star of the 70's Spain cinema, Nadiuska. A life full of unknowns of the actress who had it all and ended up disappearing, as if she had been swallowed by the earth.Idris Elba's Fight School
2022
star 4.5Idris will provide seven disadvantaged young people with lessons in discipline, focus and determination by putting them through an experimental boxing school.First and Last
2018
First and Last
2018
star 6.8Take an intimate look at the emotionally charged first and last days of new and soon-to-be released inmates at Georgia's Gwinnett County Jail.Extinct
2005
Extinct
2005
Extinct is a British television series that aired on ITV, STV & UTV in 2006. It features eight celebrities highlighting the plight of some of the world's most endangered species and was presented by Zoë Ball and Sir Trevor McDonald. During the series, the public were asked to phone in and vote for which animal they wanted to receive 50% of the money raised through the phone votes, via the charity WWF. The winning animal got over £178,000 and the remaining seven shared £178,000. A sister programme called Extinct - The Quiz also aired at the same time.Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles
2025
star 5.5Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin reveals hidden wildlife gems from across the four countries of the British Isles.Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
2023
star 7.2Famed Rush bassist Geddy Lee travels to the homes of some of music’s most renowned bass players and digs into the stories that make these musicians stand out. A follow-up to his recent book, “Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass,” the new 4-part series features episodes with Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Les Claypool (Primus), Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins) and Rob Trujillo (Metallica).Antoine l'Aventure
2022
Antoine l'Aventure
2022
For the Win: NWSL
2025
For the Win: NWSL
2025
star 5.5An immersive docuseries offering unprecedented access into the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) playoffs and ChampionshipEntdecke die Welt
2016
Entdecke die Welt
2016
Dr Karl's How Things Work
2025
star 4Dr Karl lifts the lid on how some of Australia's best loved products are made, stepping behind factory lines to uncover the intricate workings of some of our most productive manufacturing plants.7 Deadly Sins
2014
7 Deadly Sins
2014
star 6.3Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock presents an outrageous, modern day interpretation of the seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. Each episode presents a story around one of the sins that is so extreme you won't believe it's non-fiction. It's humanity like you've never seen it, and you won't be able to look away.
