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Great Indian Railway Journeys
2018
star 6Guided by a century-old Bradshaw’s Handbook of Indian, Foreign and Colonial Travel, Michael Portillo embarks on a railway adventure across India and takes in the extraordinary variety of the Indian landscape.Greek Island Odyssey
2020
Greek Island Odyssey
2020
star 7.8Historian Bettany Hughes has embarked on an epic, personal journey. Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, she will sail the unpredictable Mediterranean seas, tracing Odysseus's long journey home. Her mission: to experience what the Greek hero experienced and to uncover truths behind the myths and legends, all while enjoying the delights of ancient Greece today. Follow her 1,700-mile adventure as it takes her to over a dozen islands and 22 historic sites and puts her through two hair-raising storms and even an earthquake.We Are Newcastle United
2023
star 7.3Having spent over £300 million to buy the club, appointed a new Head Coach, Eddie Howe, and made a bold statement of intent by signing several big name players, fans' expectations are rocketing and the new owners and Head Coach have much to do to transform the club's fortunes. This series follows life at the club both on and off the pitch.The Real Mill with Tony Robinson
2014
In this series Tony Robinson explores the true story of the factory workers whose blood, sweat and toil forged the Industrial Revolution. He finds out how they rose up to launch a wave of social change that laid the foundation for the country we know today. His investigation focuses on Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire – the inspiration for Channel 4s drama series The Mill. Quarry Banks buildings and machinery are remarkably well preserved and its original records from the 19th century are almost entirely intact. Together, these unique resources reveal the stories of the men, women and children who toiled in the mill.Britain From Above
2008
Britain From Above
2008
star 8.7An epic journey revealing the secrets, patterns and hidden rhythms of our lives from a striking new perspective. Join host Andrew Marr as he discovers how each and every one of us is interconnecting making Britain what it is today. Britain looks very different from the skies. From a bird's eye view of the nation, its workings, cities, landscapes and peoples are revealed and re-discovered in new and extraordinary ways. Cutting edge technology allows you to see through cloud cover, navigate the landscape and witness familiar sights as never seen before.Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
2018
This gripping documentary explores the mysteries surrounding our planet's most notorious stretch of water: the Bermuda Triangle. This half-million-square-mile expanse of the Atlantic Ocean has seen ships and planes vanish without trace. Theories about their disappearance abound, from the plausible to the paranormal, from hurricanes to human error, ghosts to UFOs, sea creatures to time travel.The Tracker's Diary: Bears of Katmai
2022
star 2Join filmmaker Casey Anderson as he embeds in the Alaskan wilderness to follow the largest terrestrial carnivores in the world.Breaking New Ground
2024
Breaking New Ground
2024
star 10Follow Broadway performer, entrepreneur, and educator Robert Hartwell as he takes on the challenge of transforming a 200-year-old house with a complicated history into a home filled with love. It's a renovation story that celebrates the resilience of Robert's journey as well as those who came before him.Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America
2016
star 7.4Billy Connolly takes to the rails for a six thousand mile trip through the backyard of America.Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román
2024
star 6.4This docuseries analyzes a murder case implicating a Spanish chef, who built a career in the spotlight through a web of secrets and false identities.Mirrorball
1999
Mirrorball
1999
star 6.3Mirrorball is a documentary series showcasing the work of several music video directors.100 Deutsche Jahre
1998
100 Deutsche Jahre
1998
Inside Greenpeace
2023
Inside Greenpeace
2023
star 8From daring actions at sea to strategic planning in the office: a film team accompanies the activists of the environmental protection organisation Greenpeace for a year. 5-part documentary by Sky.Mysteries of the Ancient World
2022
An investigation into the secrets of ancient civilizations, using their approach to death and the hereafter to shed new light on the great beyond.How to Survive a Dictator with Munya Chawawa
2022
Satirist Munya Chawawa explores the lives of some of the world's most notorious tyrants.East Harbour Heroes
2023
East Harbour Heroes
2023
star 10Follows the non-stop, courageous work of the people tasked with keeping the shipping lanes clear, container ships stocked, and the goods flowing in and out of the harbour of St. John’s, Newfoundland.Future of Work
2021
Future of Work
2021
Explore monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. Employment is part of the American Dream. Will the future provide opportunities for jobs that sustain families and the nation?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.
