Documentary TV Series - Page 467
Ancient X-Files
2010
Ancient X-Files
2010
star 7.6Ancient X Files travels around the world to solve some intriguing riddles. Each story is a piece of detective work by an expert trying to make sense of some puzzling ancient artefact, to find the truth behind some extraordinary legend, to discover the origins of a bizarre myth or to establish the authenticity of a venerated religious relic. This series explores the bits of archaeology and history which seem to defy explanation. Our experts are following chains of clues and putting theories to the test, in an effort to explain the unexplained. Ancient X Files investigates claims about the whereabouts of the lost Ark of the Covenant; attempts to establish the authenticity of a cup some believe to be the Holy Grail; tries to de-code the mysterious Phaistos disc; investigates a cloth which is believed to carry traces of the DNA of Jesus Christ; and deciphers an encrypted book of alchemy written by the great Sir Isaac Newton.Wild Australia
2014
Wild Australia
2014
star 7.1It might be one of the most famous continents on the planet, but the story of Australia hasn't been told quite like this before. In a four-part world premiere blue-chip wildlife series, come face-to-face with Australia’s most iconic – and most mysterious – animals including the cassowary, tree-kangaroo, dingo, echidna and platypus as they soar, swim and stalk through the unspoiled and spectacular environment.The Directors
2018
The Directors
2018
This series looks at the 20th century’s iconic film directors; the real innovators whose breakthrough direction made film into the movies. Their early lives, often escaping war or poverty found expression in theatre, then film, forming the fundamental art that is cinema. Each episode brought to life by Derek Malcolm, Neil Norman, Stephen Armstrong, Dr. Bonnie Greer OBE and Ian Nathan along with classic moments from each film career.Rick Stein's India
2013
Rick Stein's India
2013
star 6.5Rick Stein sets out on a journey around India to discover the different cuisines celebrated the world over.Britain's Ultimate Pilots: Inside the RAF
2015
Join the Red Arrows and the RAF's finest aerial display teams in an action-packed series featuring exclusive access to the fast moving world of aerobatics, fearless flying and aviation excellence.The Train Now Departing
1988
Despite being phased-out by British rail networks in 1968, the steam train has resisted its bleak fate of becoming a mere museum exhibit, and fading into obscurity. This series charts their re-emergence over the subsequent twenty year period following the end of the age of steam.Boris & Brambor
2020
Boris & Brambor
2020
La Californie !
2023
La Californie !
2023
star 8From the 1950s to the present day, from Los Angeles to San Francisco via Berkeley University or Silicon Valley, this three-part documentary series unfolds the recent history of California, which is revolutionizing the world by its way of life and its incredible capacity for innovation.Beachclub
2015
Beachclub
2015
The War of Lebanon
2000
The War of Lebanon
2000
This documentary chronicles the Lebanese civil war (1975-1990) in fifteen episodes. It includes interviews with Lebanese, Arab, Israeli, American and European commentators and politicians, military personnel, militia leaders and civilian victims. The content is based on historical and archived material. This 2-year project cost several hundred thousand dollars and entailed filming over 150 hours of interviews with the major players in the events that took place in Lebanon between 1976 – 1990. Moreover, the program presents in the 1st two episodes the historical background of the major events that influenced the course of the 15-year war.Gemma & Gorka: Life Behind the Lens
2023
Documentary series following the unfiltered lives of actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson and professional dancer Gorka Marquez.BXXXL
2022
BXXXL
2022
行行吃狀元
2020
Museum AHA
2019
Museum AHA
2019
Cold War & Cinema
2021
Cold War & Cinema
2021
Hosted by Ian Nathan, this series features the cinematic stories of the Cold War era: propaganda, nuclear fear, a change in the US society; the spy games; and the rise and fall of the USSR and East Germany (and everything in between). Film critics and historians examine the industry both as it was happening in real time, and how films from this period have become seminal classics.An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates
2020
Sprawling estates and magnificent castles dot Britain's landscape, passed down from one aristocratic heir or heiress to the next. But life in a stately home isn't quite the fairy tale it's made out to be. Join Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke as she ventures through some of the most storied and remarkable estates in Great Britain. From England's Newby Hall and Holdenby House to Scotland's Inveraray and Floors Castles, this is an all-access look at grand residences and the families who keep their histories alive.Guga por Kuerten
2024
Guga por Kuerten
2024
star 6.5"Guga by Kuerten" chronicles Guga's rise to the top, from his humble beginnings and the early death of his father to becoming a global tennis legend and retiring in 2008. The series highlights his victories and struggles, including the injuries that threatened his career. Through archival footage and exclusive access to his inner circle, the humanity of the Brazilian idol is revealed.Secrets of the Brain
2025
Secrets of the Brain
2025
Professor Jim Al-Khalili unravels the mysteries of arguably the most complex object in the cosmos: the human brain.
