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Blood + Thunder: The Sound of Alberts
2015
star 8This two-part documentary looks back to the '60s and '70s and charts how Australia got its own rock 'n' roll sound thanks to the life-long bond between music company Albert Productions and The Youngs.QAnon: The Search for Q
2021
star 6Explore the origins, rise and social impact of QAnon, whose story has been told to the public one outrageous headline at a time. A comprehensive investigation into the who, what, and why of the viral movement.Paula
2023
star 7The life and death of Paula Yates - TV host, writer, and one of the most famous British women of the 1980s and 90s. What does Paula's story tell us about women in the public eye?OuiSurf
2013
OuiSurf
2013
War of the Century
1999
star 7.5The War of the Century: When Hitler Fought Stalin, is a BBC documentary film series that examines Adolf Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 and the no-holds-barred war on both sides. It not only examines the war but also the terror inside the Soviet Union at the time due to the paranoia of Joseph Stalin - the revenge atrocities, the Great Purge of army officers, the near-lunacy orders, and the paranoia of being upstaged by others, especially Marshal Zhukov. The historical adviser is Ian Kershaw.Operation «Helium»
1991
star 1On the example of the history of the discovery of the "solar substance" Helium, the history of the most important discoveries in the field of physics and chemistry of the early XX century is given.The Evolution of Punk
2016
star 8A 4-episode documentary series chronicling former professional wrestler Phil "CM Punk" Brooks as he trains for his debut fight in the UFC.The Diana Interview: Revenge of a Princess
2020
star 7Examining how and why the interview, which stunned the nation and threw the monarchy into a constitutional crisis, took place at all, as those who were there describe what happened in the room when the interview was recorded. It's been alleged that the reporter who delivered the scoop of the century, Martin Bashir, won the trust of the Princess through his use of fake documents, something the BBC has denied.Prison Chronicles
2024
Prison Chronicles
2024
The series takes you inside some of the world’s most notorious prisons. Every episode delves into the unique history of a specific prison, showcasing its wildest practices, infamous inmates, harrowing events, and ingenious escapes. Spanning 1,000 years, the series covers legendary institutions from the historic Tower of London to today’s high-tech ADX, where El Chapo is currently held. Through interviews with journalists, former correctional officers, and previously incarcerated individuals, the series offers an authentic glimpse into the inner workings of these prisons.Jamie Oliver Seasons
2024
Jamie Oliver Seasons
2024
Jamie Oliver goes through the year, celebrating seasonal ingredients and what can be made with them as they come into season in the UK. He goes on a delicious journey through the kitchen calendar, highlighting weird, wonderful and wonky produce with inspiring recipes for when they're at their best.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.Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year
2014
Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year' is a celebration of one of the symbols of British eccentricity: the humble garden shed, a hallowed land of splendid isolation in nature, and often an arena for creativity. The competitors have all expanded the limits what a shed can be, and what they can be used for. George Clarke pays a visit to the entrants, and has seen recreations of the Millennium Falcon, a museum for antique lawnmowers, and a travelling shed that can reach 80mph. The finalists are the top four sheds entered into each of the eight categories which include Eco, Unexpected, Pub & Entertainment, Workshop & Studio, Unique, Cabin & Summerhouse, Historical and Budget.Road To Launch
2021
Age of Big Cats
2018
star 5.5We think we know big cats pretty well, don’t we? Well actually, we don’t. In this unprecedented series, recent scientific discoveries shed new light on the extraordinary prehistory of big cats and their ascent to world domination. How did these giant carnivores survive the ice age extinctions that wiped out the sabretooths, and persist into the present day? When we learn that the jaguar was once found in UK, the tiger ranged from Siberia to Turkey, and the lion, far from being African was a true worldwide phenomenon, it’s clear our view of cats has been blinkered. What happened? Brand-new night vision systems, super slow-motion cameras, and cutting-edge computer-generated imagery of a bygone age take us on a tantalising trail of evidence to answer these questions, revealing incredible and surprising stories of the world’s most charismatic predators: the big cats.Ravi Patel's Pursuit of Happiness
2020
Actor, humanitarian, and documentarian Ravi Patel takes a trip around the world to investigate societal norms in search of answers to some of life’s most pressing questions.The Irish Mob
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Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
2013
star 7.5Simon Sebag Montefiore uncovers the three identities of the city some call the Centre of the World: Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul. This one metropolis has been the capital city of three empires - Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Each brought its own faiths, Gods and traditions, and each left its mark on the city in its architecture, traditions and in the living faith-communities who still populate this vast modern metropolis of 14 million people.
