Documentary TV Series - Page 453
WWII Battles in Color
2021
star 7World War II was marked by its epic battles, which decided the fate of nations and changed the course of history. From Germany's Blitzkrieg attacks on Poland that launched the European campaign to the Allied invasion of Berlin that signaled its violent end, we bring these seminal conflicts to life through never-before-seen colorized combat footage. This six-part series puts you in the center of the action through rarely scene films from the frontline plus personal memoirs and oral histories from both sides of the battle lines.Islam: Empire of Faith
2001
Between the fall of Rome and the European voyages of discovery, no event was more significant than the rise of Islam. Within the span of a few centuries, the Islamic empires blossomed, projecting their power from Africa to the East Indies, and from Spain to India. Inspired by the words of a prophet, and led by Caliphs and Sultans, this political and religious expansion has not been equaled in speed, geographic size, and endurance before or since.Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams
2022
star 8.3Freddie returns to his home town for the sporting challenge of a lifetime. Can he inspire some unlikely teens to give cricket a chance - or has he bitten off more than he can chew?How to Make a Royal Marines Officer
1989
1989 two-part documentary following the progress of 29 men who want to become Royal Marine Officers.Who Killed Lake Erie
1969
Who Killed Lake Erie
1969
Who Killed Lake Erie is a two and a half hour television documentary that aired on NBC in September 1969.Nuclear Secrets
2007
Nuclear Secrets
2007
star 7.5A series of spy thrillers exploring the key turning-points in the race for nuclear supremacy. From the development of the A-bomb, via the Cuban missile crisis, to the spread of nuclear weapons to the Middle East and beyond, each story is told through the eyes of the men who risked everything to proliferate their nuclear secrets and those who tried to stop them. Nuclear weapons and the actions of these men have transformed the face of war - and now the world could pay the price.Life of Kai
2020
Life of Kai
2020
Ride shotgun with Kai Lenny as he redefines what’s possible on the world’s biggest waves, chasing his dreams to become the ultimate waterman. This is Life of Kai.Dispute
1967
Dispute
1967
This BBC documentary film shows, for the first time anywhere, the actual events of both sides of a genuine industrial conflict. The dispute is shown exactly as it happened; there was no preparation or rehearsal.Dragons' Den: What Happened Next
2010
Series following the Dragons as they leave the Den to return to their business empires and multimillionaire lifestylesWild Arabia
2013
Wild Arabia
2013
star 7.2Deep in the Gulf region is one of the world's last great wildernesses - a mysterious and magical landscape hidden to the world for decades. Observe the dramatic and varied geology and extraordinary wildlife in the world premiere of 'WILD ARABIA'. With unparalleled access, Animal Planet takes viewers to the crossroads of three continents to a clandestine kingdom of rich culture and breathtaking beauty. Once the trade hub of the ancient world, Arabia has transitioned into a secluded splendor where the modern world brushes up against a vast and ageless sweeping terrain. Feast your eyes on the scenic and sculptural sand dunes of Saudi Arabia and Oman, which are populated by camel trains and elegant white gazelles. Discover the scores of undersea volcanoes in the deep trenches off the coast of Yemen, and uncover the secrets of the Tigris-Euphrates River Delta.Bill Oddie's How to Watch Wildlife
2005
Bill Oddie's How to Watch Wildlife is a British BBC 2 TV programme about natural history presented by Bill Oddie and produced by Stephen Moss. A first series of eight episodes were broadcast in early 2005, and a second series of eight episodes in early 2006.Beneath New Zealand
2016
Beneath New Zealand
2016
New Zealand is a geologically young land, created and shaped by tectonic forces, volcanism and the elements. It is a living laboratory for scientists seeking to more accurately understand and predict volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.Road Quest
2019
Road Quest
2019
star 10Join us for the biggest production LRR has ever taken on! Over the next 12 episodes, our six hosts will take $10,000 worth of used cars on an epic adventure into the backroads of Canada.Doc Vadeboncoeur contre-attaque!
2021
In this groundbreaking science series, Dr. Alain Vadeboncoeur takes us through the processes some of the most deadly threats use to attack the human body, as well as the strategies that doctors and other specialists take in trying to turn the tide and save lives.The Profiler
2012
The Profiler
2012
"To understand history is to understand the present." Together with a variety of guests, Junichi Okada uncovers life lessons for modern audiences from the dramatic stories of historical figures.Meine Geschichte
2002
Meine Geschichte
2002
25 from the Sixties, or the Czechoslovak New Wave
2010
Two-part documentary about the Czechoslovak "New Wave" in the '60s, including interviews with directors, actors, and others involved in the industry at the time.The Great Smog: Winter of '52
2022
star 6Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the Great Smog of 1952 - the deadliest environmental disaster ever recorded and one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. Lasting just over four days, the Great Smog plunged London into a terrifyingly murky gloom - the acrid pollution seeping into homes, leaving Londoners gasping for breath, shutting down transport and emergency services, and overwhelming hospitals and undertakers alike.
