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Jambo
1969
Jambo
1969
"Jambo" (Swahili for “Greetings” and rhymes with Mambo) — a live-action Ivan Tors animal series hosted and narrated by “Daktari” star Marshall Thompson. Familiar with the African scene he brings first-hand knowledge to the show. Each episode highlights different animals in personalized, real- life adventure stories. Filmed on three continents and under two oceans.Shark with Steve Backshall
2021
Shark with Steve Backshall is a revelatory series that celebrates the wonder of sharks and dispels the myth of sharks as cold blooded killers. Steve Backshall, a naturalist and shark expert, gets us closer to sharks, revealing a diverse and incredible family of over 400 different types. This global journey will travel from the freezing water of Alaska, to the tropics and down into the depths of our ocean. Teaming up with cutting edge scientists, Steve will make discoveries, from glow in the dark sharks, to sharks that walk on land, to ancient sharks over 500 years old. Now more than ever this incredible family needs our help. Every hour we lose over 11,000 sharks to overfishing, shark finning and habitat destruction. Steve will confront the uncomfortable truths and join shark advocates across the globe to help turn the tide for sharks. Coming eye to eye with this feared yet misunderstood predator, Steve will reveal sharks in a brand new light.The Warrior's Way
2020
The Warrior's Way
2020
star 7.7The most eminent fighters in human history, detailing the greatest achievements on the battlefields, command of their armies, brilliant strategies and unique fighting styles that enabled them to conquer their enemies in overwhelming force.History's Verdict
2013
History's Verdict
2013
star 6.5A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.The Jeff Corwin Experience
2000
star 8The Jeff Corwin Experience is an American television show about mostly tropical animals airing on the Animal Planet cable channel since 2001. It is hosted by actor and conservationist Jeff Corwin, who previously appeared in Going Wild With Jeff Corwin on the Disney Channel.Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography
2017
Elizabeth Smart explains her story in her own words and provides previously untold details about her infamous abduction and nine-month nightmare in the grasps of her cruel captors. Now 29 years old, she shares the perspective she gained through the ordeal and how she has moved past it to focus on marriage, motherhood and advocating for others.Lemur Island
2007
Lemur Island
2007
Les Stagiaires
2023
Les Stagiaires
2023
Inside the Operating Theatre
2019
star 8The team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Norfolk deals with everything from hearts to hernias, sterilisations to squints – and many operations in between. This series that shows lives being changed right in front of viewers’ eyes. For the first time ever, an NHS day surgery unit, its dedicated staff, and even its beds have been rigged with cameras to give a unique view of what goes on behind ward curtains, inside the anaesthetic room and under the knife.From Ice to Fire: The Incredible Science of Temperature
2018
star 7Dr Helen Czerski goes on a spectacular journey to the extremes of the temperature scale, where everyday laws of physics break down and a new world of scientific possibility begins.Scam City
2012
Scam City
2012
star 6.5Scam City is a show which started airing on Travel + Escape in June 2012 which crosses the globe visiting ten of the world’s most popular cities in an effort to expose the darker side of tourism. The host, Conor Woodman, meets with questionable characters ranging from unethical cab drivers to aggressive pimps as he witnesses and experiences the travel experience of parting with personal property and money. He intentionally falls victim to these alleged scammers and says "yes" to every hooker and pocket jeweler in the city, giving up substantial quantities of cash in the process. The show aims to expose the local adaptations of common scams - from pick pockets, expensive cab fares, to bars luring people in with adult entertainment at a high cost. Scam City has also been aired on the National Geographic Channel. In Australia, Scam City is shown on subscription TV channel Nat Geo Adventure, which airs on channel 628 on the Foxtel network.Fatal Forecast
2021
Fatal Forecast
2021
A in-depth look at the increase in major weather events, and their consequences and with a panel of experts, scientists and meteorologists.Secret Scotland
2019
Secret Scotland
2019
star 7.5Comedian Susan Calman uncovers the untold tales behind some of Scotland's iconic locations.The Twinstitute
2019
The Twinstitute
2019
Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken put competing health theories to the test with the help of 30 other pairs of identical twins.Miracle Pets
2002
Miracle Pets
2002
Miracle Pets is a one-hour, live action program on the ION network, offering a perspective into the realm of human and animal interaction. Hosted by Alan Thicke, the series features animals protecting humans or other pets, one such being a llama guarding a herd of alpacas. It is also shown on Animal Planet as Animal Miracles. Each episode contains three or four segments, some extended beyond a commercial.The Secret Life of Lighthouses
2020
star 7Presenter Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses such extraordinary feats of engineering.Mummies Unwrapped
2019
Mummies Unwrapped
2019
star 5.8The quest of Egyptologist, archaeologist and linguist and three-time Emmy Award winner, Ramy Romany, to unlock the fascinating secrets of mummies.Windrush
1998
Windrush
1998
Windrush is a 4-part series of one hour television documentaries originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival in Britain of the Empire Windrush, the ship which brought the first wave of post-war West Indian immigrants.Football's Greatest
2010
Football's Greatest
2010
star 8.5Football's Greatest was a TV series that started on the June 10, 2010 and finished on July 11, 2010 on Sky Sports for the World Cup. There were 26 shows in total all narrated by Richard Keys, 25 featuring one footballer for each show. The first show was about players that didn't make the following shows but were still notable, these players were Bobby Moore, Franco Baresi, George Weah, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lothar Matthäus, Gheorghe Hagi, Romário, Dennis Bergkamp, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Eric Cantona, Denis Law, David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Paolo Rossi, Sócrates, Steven Gerrard, Hristo Stoichkov, Ryan Giggs, Hugo Sánchez, Dino Zoff, Emilio Butragueño, Kaká, Roberto Baggio, Luis Figo and Lionel Messi.
