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Charley Boorman's USA Adventure
2013
star 5.3Following the success of his previous two expeditions across Canada and South Africa, Charley is back on his bike and this time he is taking on one of the most spectacular countries in the world, The United States of America. Travelling alongside fellow adventurer and director Russ Malkin, this series follows the pair from the volcanic infernos of Hawaii to the icy peaks of Alaska, and then from east to west as they venture off the beaten track to go in search of extreme adventures in the wilderness. This is a journey that tests Charley to the max as he is confronted with some of the most spine tingling challenges he has ever faced. The high risks and low margins for error bring out Charley s humour and the camaraderie he has with those who often hold his life in their hands.Paul Merton in Europe
2010
Paul Merton in Europe is a six-part television series airing on Channel 5 from 11 January 2010 onwards. The series is a follow-up to Paul Merton in India. It follows presenter Paul Merton as he travels around several countries in Europe including Germany, Ireland, Italy, France and Spain. The series was released on DVD on 8 March 2010.Wonders of the Moon with Dara Ó Briain
2023
The moon has been the source of myths, legends and wonder across time. In this series, Dara takes viewers on a journey to explore the ways in which the moon shapes just about everything – from who we are, to the world we live in. Across the series Dara will be speaking to some of the world’s top lunar experts, scientists, researchers and geologists, as well as experts in other fields such as biology, to get a sense of how widely the moon influences every aspect of our lives.Submarine Life Under the Waves
2021
star 10British cameras have been given access on board a hunter-killer submarine on live operations. Go on board HMS Trenchant, a nuclear submarine, on its tour of duty to uncover the reality of life at sea.Bettany Hughes' Voices of the Dead
2022
star 6.5A forensic dig into history's most enduring mysteries. In Voices of the Dead, Professor Bettany Hughes leads a forensic investigation into some of the most enduring mysteries of the ancient world and brings viewers face-to-face with the extraordinary people of the past she unearths along the way.How to Take Stunning Pictures
2010
Suzi Perry meets six top photographers who will oversee their own masterclass in the art of taking beautiful pictures.Into the Congo with Ben Fogle
2024
star 10Exploring the remote rainforests of the Congo and meeting the tribes that live there. Ben Fogle experiences the vibrant culture that makes the country the 'beating heart of Africa'. Ben arrives in the capital Brazzaville where he prepares for a two-day journey into the wilderness to visit one of the longest-surviving cultures in the world, the Mbendjele BaYaka tribe living deep in the jungle in traditional huts made from leavesRiptide
2022
star 2.7Alison has just married Australian Sean Weston. Both of their children struggle with the new family situation, and Alison's former husband wants her back. When Sean disappears during a morning surf, it is not clear if he got caught up in a rip tide or if there is more to his disappearance.The Great Plague
2020
star 7Xand van Tulleken, Raksha Dave and John Sergeant trace the spread of the Great Plague of 1665 week by week and discover parallels with the coronavirus.Being: Liverpool
2012
star 6.9Cameras were allowed full access to all aspects of the club and players, on the pitch and training fields, in the gyms, changing rooms and boardrooms, at team meetings and at home. The film captures the recruitment process as the club sought a new manager and the moment when, two weeks later, Brendan ‘Buck’ Rodgers arrived at Melwood, prior to Liverpool’s North American tour. He had an impressive track record at Swansea City, but would the new ‘king of the Kop’ be able to raise Liverpool’s game in time for the new season? Endorsing the appointment, managing director Ian Ayre says, “Brendan was always first choice. He has his own style and philosophy, which is evident in watching what he achieved last year with Swansea.The Great Smog: Winter of '52
2022
star 6Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the Great Smog of 1952 - the deadliest environmental disaster ever recorded and one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. Lasting just over four days, the Great Smog plunged London into a terrifyingly murky gloom - the acrid pollution seeping into homes, leaving Londoners gasping for breath, shutting down transport and emergency services, and overwhelming hospitals and undertakers alike.Pompeii's Final Hours: New Evidence
2018
star 9Exploring life in Pompeii during the final days of the doomed city.Britain's Psychic Challenge
2006
A nationwide search for psychic talent, in which eight finalists compete to prove their paranormal powers.Sally Lindsay's Posh Sleepover
2021
star 8The actress visits upmarket homes around the UK for an overnight stay. Sally looks around the opulent residences getting a taste of the owners' luxury lifestyles.Blindspot
2023
star 9Hannah Quinn, who works monitoring the CCTV on a rough estate, sets off to solve a murder that she witnesses.Robson Green: Coastal Fishing
2021
Robson Green goes in search of the biggest, wildest and tastiest fish in British waters.Promzillas
2011
Promzillas
2011
Promzillas is a reality television program that features the outlandish, extravagant plans for prom night and a beauty squad traveling around the UK to make those dreams come true.Elizabeth: Our Queen
2018
Elizabeth: Our Queen
2018
This eight-part series interviews the Queen's Prime Ministers, members of the Royal Household and closest friends, to build a uniquely personal picture of Elizabeth, the woman, the mother, the Queen.Walking Tudor England
2021
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb wends her way around the country on the trail of history's most fascinating dynasty.
