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Living in the Shadow of World War II

2018

Living in the Shadow of World War II

2018
How life went on as war raged around. War has never been limited to the battlefield. It destroys cities and kills loved ones; it casts an almost impenetrable shadow over everything it touches … but life somehow finds a way to shine, even in the toughest of times. Using archive materials and expert interviews across three eye-opening episodes, Living in the Shadow of WW2 explores the ups and downs of everyday life - with a focus on Great Britain - while the greatest war in history raged on.
Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery

2018

Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery

2018
6
Sex, lies and a tale too twisted to be real surround the murder of Gregg Smart. Who Killed Him? And why? On May 1, 1990, 22-year-old teacher Pamela Smart finds her husband Gregg dead on the floor of their southern New Hampshire condo, leaving the town of Derry stunned. Scouring the region for clues, police shift their attention to Gregg's grieving widow, Pamela Smart, who has been making curious television appearances publicizing her plight. When investigators discover Pamela has been having a sordid affair with high school student, Billy Flynn, a complicated web of lies and deceit unravel, revealing one of the most scandalous crimes of the century. Now, leading true crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) delves into the case in Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery. From the tawdry affair, to teenage assassins, to the explosive nationally televised trial, this case transfixed the entire nation as Pamela Smart emerged as the original Black Widow.
Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep

2018

Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep

2018
Viewers are taken deep into the world of maritime murders. Despite its promise of beauty and tranquility, the sea is a lawless world where jealousy, greed and rage surface and where no one is safe.
Dead of Night

2018

Dead of Night

2018
8.5
'Dead of Night' features nail-biting true stories of victims working the graveyard shift who are thrust into real-life nightmares. A killer lies in wait to strike the most vulnerable, those alone in the dark. When the sun sets, the body count will rise.
Breaking the Band

2018

Breaking the Band

2018
6
The battling egos, power struggles and inter-band rivalries that split up The Beatles, The Supremes, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, The Beach Boys, N.W.A, Van Halen and Sonny and Cher. From crippling drug addictions to scandalous affairs, we uncover the incredible true stories by recreating the key moments the cameras missed in addition to using rare band interviews and off-stage footage to piece together each dramatic tale.
Bonacini's Italy

2018

Bonacini's Italy

2018
Italian cuisine is so much more than pizza and pasta – but there’s still lots of tasty pasta in Bonacini’s Italy. Celebrity Chef Michael Bonacini cooks his way through 15 Italian regions, exploring the flavours and ingredients that make these areas unique. Each episode takes us through an entire meal from one region, from antipasto, soup, or salad, to delicious primo, succulent secondo, and even sometimes a decadent dolce. As he cooks, Michael regales viewers with stories of his travels in Italy and tells us interesting facts about each region he focuses on. Set in a warm, contemporary kitchen, Michael inspires viewers to try their hand at making sumptuous Italian fare.
Human Nature

2018

Human Nature

2018
A brand-new educational series with a fresh, unique format – a children’s entertainment talk show, where distinguished representatives of the animal kingdom share their wisdom to convey virtues and values to their favorite people: kids. The series teaches positive behavior and character strength through fun and engaging tales, told by all kinds of animal friends while kids are entertained along the way.
The Last 24

2018

The Last 24

2018
8
For the police the final fateful hours in the victims life becomes a puzzle. They try to understand where they were, who they met, and what happened to get their answers. The Last 24 follows investigators working the most shocking murder cases as they reconstruct those tragic final hours in the victim's life.
Impossible Peace

2018

Impossible Peace

2018
7
Two world wars tore the heart out of the twentieth century. Between these two tragedies was an age that nostalgia views enthusiastically – a time of jazz, prohibition, the talkies, radio and the motor car. A time that was in reality an age of anxiety. Twenty years of peace that produced war. A peace that failed. Impossible Peace.
An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

2018

An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

2018
6.8
Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen are the toast of Durham, North Carolina. But that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Kathleen is found dead in her home at the bottom of a staircase. Michael claims it was a tragic, accidental fall. But was she murdered? In this three-part series, we investigate the shocking details of the case through the people closest to it. We'll also reveal a 16-year-old secret and examine one of the most dramatic trials in recent history.
Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World

2018

Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World

2018
6.7
Amanpour gets personal with women she meets in various corners of the globe by inquiring about their intimate lives. In the process, she shines a light on what sex and love look like around the world.
Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History

2018

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History

2018
5
A six part docuseries that explores how 12 apostles became 1.2 billion Catholics today and goes inside the Vatican to reveal the true power held by popes throughout the ages.
World's Most Evil Killers

2018

World's Most Evil Killers

2018
8.2
World’s Most Evil Killers delves into the gripping real-life stories of the world’s most terrifying and prolific killers. From Fred and Rose West to Ed Gein – The Clown Killer – and even to The Milwaukee Cannibal. Each episode focuses on one notorious killer and features authentic first-hand accounts of their behavior, from detectives who ran the case, journalists who reported on the stories, relatives, and at times survivors, alongside series experts who provide analysis. These criminologists, crime journalists and psychologists examine how the infamous killers made headlines both nationally and internationally and why they still continue to evoke fear and fascination in the public eye.
The Top Ten Revealed

2018

The Top Ten Revealed

2018
8
Spotlighting the most influential songs, bands, and musicians in the history of rock n' roll with a rotating panel of music icons and experts for an insightful discussion examining the music that has left an indelible mark on the rock n' roll scene.
Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery

2018

Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery

2018
7.7
Sex, lies and murder – what happened to Travis Alexander? This three-part special examines the most salacious murder case in American history. We explore the investigation and trial that captivated the nation with interviews from central figures.
BLACKPINK HOUSE

2018

BLACKPINK HOUSE

2018
8.3
BLACKPINK HOUSE is a South Korean variety show by BLACKPINK broadcasted by JTBC. The show follows the four members of BLACKPINK as they move into their new dorm, where they’ll be spending 100 days of vacation.
Murderous Minds: Inside Serial Killers

2018

Murderous Minds: Inside Serial Killers

2018
Regarding criminality, not many genres inspire as much horror and revulsion as that of a serial killer. A predator in the most savage form. A beastly figure usually preying on the weak, innocent and vulnerable. Deeply-embedded negative and sometimes horrific experiences are the usual catalysts for their reign of terror. Take a look inside these murderous minds.
Street Spirits

2018

Street Spirits

2018
An urban documentary-series that explores untold stories of vice, culture and humanity in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
The 101 Events That Made The 20th Century

2018

The 101 Events That Made The 20th Century

2018
8
The history of mankind is a never-ending story of change, revolution, and evolution, but surely no span of a hundred years can claim to have changed the world so dramatically as the Twentieth Century. In this series we examine the 101 Events which, in the judgment of experts, including those who contribute to the series, most influentially shaped the century, our world, and our way of life.
Myths & Monsters

2017

Myths & Monsters

2017
6.6
This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.