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Skin Tight
2016
Skin Tight
2016
star 8This companion series to TLC's popular "My 600-Lb. Life" presents profiles of people who go through extensive surgeries to remove up to 50 pounds of excess skin. Using modern technology and reconstructive surgical options, massive amounts of skin are removed, creating a full-body transformation.Commando: On The Front Line
2007
star 5A hard hitting ITV series that follows Royal Marines recruits from day one of training, through 32 weeks of the longest and hardest military training in the world and then to the front line in Afghanistan.Culloden
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Culloden
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star 8Culloden is a 1964 docudrama written and directed by Peter Watkins for BBC TV. It portrays the 1746 Battle of Culloden that resulted in the British Army's destruction of the Scottish Jacobite uprising and, in the words of the narrator, "tore apart forever the clan system of the Scottish Highlands". Described in its opening credits as "an account of one of the most mishandled and brutal battles ever fought in Britain", Culloden was hailed as a breakthrough for its cinematography as well as its use of non-professional actors and its presentation of an historical event in the style of modern TV war reporting. The film was based on John Prebble's study of the battle.Proof Positive
2004
Proof Positive
2004
star 3.5Proof Positive was a reality television paranormal investigation show broadcast by the SciFi Channel beginning in October 6, 2004 through December 8, 2004. It was shown as part of the "SciFi Wednesday" evening schedule line up in the United States along with other reality television programs as Scare Tactics and Ghost Hunters. Proof Positive ran for ten episodes. The show was hosted by actress Amanda Tapping of Stargate SG-1 and Sanctuary.Boris
2023
Jonathan Meades: Off Kilter
2009
Jonathan Meades takes a quixotic tour of Scotland, a country which has intrigued him since he first encountered lists of towns only known from football couponsLife, Death and Reincarnation
2015
star 6.8An epic adventure that aims to unravel the mystery at the heart of our existence: the questions of our identity and our destiny. The series features some of the world’s most baffling real life stories and exciting findings in the fields of consciousness studies, near-death experiences and past-life memories. Adventurous researchers following the evidence where it leads them have discovered that the lines of evidence converge to a conclusion that is refreshingly new – yet perennially known.Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men
2008
star 7Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men was a documentary series broadcast on Bravo between 20 October 2008 and 10 August 2009. It followed Danny Dyer as he embarked on meeting some of the most feared and prolific men in the United Kingdom.Endgame in Ireland
2021
Endgame in Ireland
2021
star 6.5A comprehensive look at the Irish people's struggle for Civil rights and how it transpired into a military campaign for independence, before a political agreement was made for fair devolution. Spanning from the late 60s up until present day.Morecambe & Wise in America
2018
Three part series hosted by Jonathan Ross, telling the story of Eric and Ernie's attempts to break America. Over the course of five years in the 1960s, Morecambe and Wise made multiple trips to New York to appear on the USA's biggest variety show, The Ed Sullivan Show. The untold story of their attempt to make it in the States is documented for the first time, including footage that has never been shown on British television before.The History of Africa
2017
Zeinab Badawi delves into the history of Africa for a brand new, eight-part series on BBC World News. The continent of Africa has a long, complex history, and its people built civilizations which rivalled those which existed anywhere else in the world. However, much of the continent's history is not widely known, and the little that is known often projects a distorted, partial picture. Sudan-born Zeinab travels to all four corners of Africa, interviewing historians, archaeologists, and citizens whose stories paint a vivid picture of their continent's past and how it informs their present lives.Simply Nigella
2015
Simply Nigella
2015
star 9Relaxed, inspiring and as mouthwatering as ever, Nigella Lawson's latest series shows us that what - and how - we cook really can make us feel better and more alive. Packed with new recipes and tips designed to make our lives easier, Nigella proves that whatever the occasion, food, in the eating and the making, should always be pleasurable.Giardini da Incubo
2014
Giardini da Incubo
2014
INK: Alter Egos Exposed
2008
The preeminent pop culture series that goes behind the myths, icons, heroes and artists that make comic books box office hits. Takes a stylized look at comics through themes like Death and Resurrection, Villains, Heroes, Social Relevance, Politics, Gender and Relationships. Features interviews with a who’s who of comic book legends – including Stan Lee, Frank Miller, Todd McFarlane & other famous comic book artists.Max Verstappen: Whatever It Takes
2020
star 9In this three-part docuseries, the people closest to Max give you a special insight into the rise of Max Verstappen in Formula 1. It is the story of a passionate racing family with a dream: making Max the new superstar in Formula 1Shaun Micallef's on the Sauce
2020
Shaun Micallef drank too much in his University days & hasn't touched a drop since. Now his sons are hitting drinking age and it's got him thinking. What kind of national drinking culture are they about to dive into?
