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Waco: Madman or Messiah

2018

Waco: Madman or Messiah

2018
7.5
Few had ever heard of the Branch Davidians and their leader until a raid by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms that led to a 51-day stand-off with the FBI. Who was David Koresh and why were many prepared to die for him?
Manhunt: Chasing the Fox

2023

Manhunt: Chasing the Fox

2023
6
In the blistering hot summer of 1984, a sadistic predator is terrorizing rural Britain; this is the story of the desperate police manhunt for "The Fox", one of the most prolific and depraved offenders in British criminal history.
Rick Stein's Food Stories

2024

Rick Stein's Food Stories

2024
Rick Stein celebrates British food, meeting the people and discovering the stories behind the country's beloved dishes - and from his home in Padstow, he cooks some of his own.
Afghanistan: Inside Australia's War

2016

Afghanistan: Inside Australia's War

2016
In their own words and their own extraordinary, never-before-seen helmet-cam battle footage, Australia's fighting men and women lay bare their hearts in an epic series - not just how they waged a war, but why and to what end.
Secrets of Christianity

2010

Secrets of Christianity

2010
Three time Emmy–award winning journalist Simcha Jacobovici solves ancient mysteries and finds that what really happened is often not what we have been led to believe.
Los Muchachos Revolution Circus

2024

Los Muchachos Revolution Circus

2024
6.2
In the 1970s, in the midst of Franco's dictatorship, a Spanish circus astonished the world: the Circo de los Muchachos, which was the visible face of Benposta, a children's republic run by Father Silva: the story of the rise and fall of one of the most unique utopias of the 20th century.
Cults and Extreme Belief

2018

Cults and Extreme Belief

2018
6.8
Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people's desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside.
Botched Up Bodies

2013

Botched Up Bodies

2013
6
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.
Wrong Man

2018

Wrong Man

2018
6.8
A team of esteemed experts re-investigate the cases of three inmates who have been locked up for decades and claim they're innocent.
Always Jane

2021

Always Jane

2021
5.2
Jane lives with her typical family in rural New Jersey, which may not seem like the best place for a transgender teenager to grow up. But you haven’t met her family, the Nourys. They wear their hearts on their sleeves and find the irreverent humor in daily life, while Jane sets her sights on life beyond their small town.
Air Ambulance E.R.

2015

Air Ambulance E.R.

2015
10
Time is of the essence in this full-throttle documentary charting the extraordinary endeavours of Britain's emergency helicopter medical services. Cameras capture all the action as 'chopper doctor' flying teams respond to various crisis calls, employing cutting-edge techniques honed in the world's toughest warzones to save the lives of people up and down the country.
#All of Them. Debanhi, a story of networks

2025

#All of Them. Debanhi, a story of networks

2025
7.2
A documentary that portrays solidarity networks in the search for truth and justice in cases of femicides. In addition, a criticism of the actions of the authorities, and the economic and patriarchal culture of Mexico.
Montana Wild

2018

Montana Wild

2018
Rugged mountains rising to 4.000 meters, dense conifer forests, glaciers, lakes and rivers… When it comes to nature, Montana is definitely one of the wildest American states. Yet, some people know the area better than anyone. Hunters, trappers or ranchers, they live where none of us could even imagine spending one day. Each episode of "Montana Wild" will bring you to the daily life of rural, funny and atypical characters. All of them were born and raised at the heart of the state and developed a kind of symbiotic link to the environment.
Inside Hitler's Killing Machine

2016

Inside Hitler's Killing Machine

2016
5.6
May 1945: With the end of the war and the surrender of the Third Reich, the world discovered the full horror of a genocidal system on a scale never before seen in the history of humanity. The elimination of millions of individuals had been meticulously planned by a regime whose organization and methods were just beginning to be understood.
Missing Persons Unit

2006

Missing Persons Unit

2006
1
How do investigators find missing persons? Watch dramatizations mixed with interviews of actual law officers to find out how some of the most complex cases have been pursued.
Dinner Club

2025

Dinner Club

2025
7
DINNER CLUB: Swiss three-star chef Andreas Caminada invites high-profile guests Moritz Bleibtreu, Caro Daur, Karoline Herfurth, Kurt Krömer, Franka Potente, and Teddy Teclebrhan to dinner. After culinary journeys of discovery through different countries, they take turns cooking with Andreas for the other guests and reflect on their experiences.
Celebrity Ghost Stories

2020

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2020
10
Psychic-medium Kim Russo brings some of the biggest names in entertainment back to the sites of their previous paranormal experiences for an unfiltered, emotional, and sometimes terrifying reunion with the ghosts of their past.
The Blitz: Britain on Fire

2019

The Blitz: Britain on Fire

2019
Exploring the eight days in May 1941 when Britain, and Liverpool in particular, was subjected to one of the most intense bombardments of the entire war. Featuring eyewitness accounts and recollections from many whom have never spoken out before.
Greatest Tank Battles

2011

Greatest Tank Battles

2011
8
The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

2024

The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

2024
8.2
A love story between a band and the country they call home. Canadian rock'n'roll legends The Tragically Hip share the story of their unique, complicated and wildly successful musical brotherhood. 40-years of hits and misses, friendship and frustration, triumph and tragedy. Featuring never-before-seen performances, unreleased music and unprecedented access to The Hip.