The series aims to portray Domingo both as artist and person: his working process, the “blood, sweat, tears” behind the opera, and his relationships with productions.
In Spaceship Earth, astronaut André Kuipers and narrator Kim van Kooten go on a journey of discovery in the Netherlands. With fascinating space satellite and nature images, they explore the beauty and fragility of Dutch nature and how inhabitants of the Netherlands are connected to it.
Art of Spain is a BBC Four documentary series on Spanish art presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon. It consists of three one-hour episodes, and premiered on 31 January 2008.
If the medieval dead could speak, what would they tell us? They would recount extraordinary tales of pagan rituals, plague, and the cruel land in which ordinary folk struggled just to stay alive. Now, centuries after they were buried, the medieval dead are about to rise from their graves. This series reveals true stories of medieval life by examining the skeletal remains that lie buried below the earth's surface. Combining atmospheric dramatic reconstructions of gripping stories with archaeological science, Medieval Dead takes viewers deeper into the medieval world than ever before.
Exclusive testimonies of the actions taken by Chilean guerilla organization FPMR. The stories about the memebers killed in the confrontations against the CNI and the new way of fighting against the oppression Pinochet's dictatorship.
Stars, pop culture and the attitude to life between the fall of the Berlin Wall and 9/11 are shown in this documentary on the 30th anniversary of the former music channel VIVA, which first shaped the zeitgeist - and was then overrun by it.
Archival footage and interviews with historians mark this fascinating documentary on the 1950s, based on David Halberstam's bestseller. Among the subjects covered: work and the family; the impact of TV; the Cold War; and the beginnings of the civil-rights movement and the sexual revolution.
Explore the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change. The twelve years that composed the post-war Reconstruction era (1865-77) witnessed a seismic shift in the meaning and makeup of our democracy.
"Mysterious Places with Stacy Keach" is a documentary series that explores the world's most intriguing lost cities, bizarre formations, and sacred sites. The series, hosted by Stacy Keach, investigates locations like the Mayan Yucatan, Loch Ness, and Tombstone, delving into legends surrounding King Arthur and more. It features original footage filmed on location throughout the world.
As the UK prepares to go to the polls, Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart discuss, dissect and deconstruct the biggest news stories from the campaign trail
We follow host Jean-Simon Leduc as he sets off in search of underground communities. From tunnels and bunkers to underground homes, each person lives underground for a different reason, whether economic, political, ideological, spiritual or environmental.
In its video essays KinoPoisk tells and shows how outstanding films and soap operas are made: why do we love "Harry Potter" or why David Lynch soundtracks fascinate us so much?
Follows some of Britain's top plastic surgeons who correct cosmetic surgery disasters. With behind-the-scenes access to the renowned plastic surgery unit at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, the surgeons correct the catastrophes and give the victims the boobs, faces, teeth and tums that they have always wanted.
Average Rob embarks on a six-month journey to complete an Ironman triathlon, undergoing rigorous training and meeting with world champions Luc and Frederik Van Lierde. Alongside his brother Arno, Rob faces both physical and mental challenges to achieve their ultimate goal.