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Evolve

2008

Evolve

2008
5
Evolve is a 2008 documentary television series on History. The series premiere, "Eyes", was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Science, Technology and Nature Programming. Each episode attempts to explain the evolutionary origins of a particular trait of living creatures: for example, Tyrannosaurus Rex's 13-inch teeth, the gecko's "Velcro-like" toe pads, and the bald eagle's "telescopic" vision capable of spotting a hare a mile away.
Celebrity Obsessed

2020

Celebrity Obsessed

2020
Exploring the phenomenon of obsessive stalking of celebrities, focusing on the medical and sociological causes of stalking and the stories of the overly zealous predators who have made victims of their idols.
That Chapter

2023

That Chapter

2023
7.5
With extensive research, That Chapter reveals the details of some of the most chilling true crime cases, some of which remain unsolved today.
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.
Navy SEALS - BUDS Class 234

2000

Navy SEALS - BUDS Class 234

2000
9.3
A Six Hour Series for The Discovery Channel that follows 80 candidates of Class 234 and their efforts to become US NAVY SEALS. You WILL feel the pain after watching the physical and mental challenges these candidates are faced with.
Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi

2007

Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi

2007
Travel from the steamy delta beyond New Orleans, upstream to headwaters in great northern swamps, and along the Mississippi's greatest tributary, the Missouri. The crew encounter a wealth of wildlife, from tropical manatees to ancient horseshoe crabs, primitive giant fish, colorful herons, industrious beavers, deadly rattlesnakes, herds of buffalo, and prairie dog colonies. Dramatic reconstructions illustrate what the river was like when the first explorers encountered it, meeting Indian tribes and witnessing new wildlife spectacles.
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.
The Challenge: ETA

2020

The Challenge: ETA

2020
6.1
The story of how the Guardia Civil, a militarized police force, fought for nearly half a century against ETA, a ruthless terrorist gang dedicated to murder, kidnapping, extortion and arms and drug smuggling while cynically demanding independence for the Basque Country in northern Spain.
Vroom Vroom

2006

Vroom Vroom

2006
Vroom Vroom was a British television series. shown on Sky One. The presenters were Brendan Coogan, Jon Desborough, Lisa Rogers, and Emma Parker Bowles. Each show ran for one hour, and featured a varied mix of segments, from test drives to banger racing and tips for buying and selling cars. Each episode included a regular strand presented by Emma Parker Bowles who turns her hand to banger, lawn mower and mini-auto grass racing. Other contributors included segments by Bruno Senna, nephew of late Grand Prix driver Ayrton Senna and professional test driver Duncan Gray. For the second seires of the show, it had some new segments. Brendan Coogan's 'Test Drive' section was changed, instead of the car being put through various tests, it was subjected to an unusual test - such as the Audi Q7 was navigated through various courses, but driven by children. Another long running segment was run at Santa Pod to make a 1992 Mk 3 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 estate go faster via a weekly modification costing less than £150. Solutions
Texas True Crime

2021

Texas True Crime

2021
8
Everything is bigger in Texas, even the crime. The Lone Star state is home to some of the most brutal crimes in the country, and the most bizarre and outrageous. Texas True Crime takes you on a journey through firsthand bone-chilling accounts and never-before-seen photos and video from the investigations.
Alex Polizzi: The Fixer

2012

Alex Polizzi: The Fixer

2012
Alex Polizzi sets out to wage a one woman campaign to save Britain's family businesses.
True Crime Story: Smugshot

2024

True Crime Story: Smugshot

2024
7.8
A docu-series that spotlights entitled individuals involved in elaborate criminal behavior. At times quirky and funny, at others outrageous or disturbing, these are the stories of people who thought they could, or should, get away with it.
The Renaissance Unchained

2016

The Renaissance Unchained

2016
Four-part series in which Waldemar Januszczak challenges the traditional view of art's most important epoch - the Renaissance.
Chiefs

2001

Chiefs

2001
These films brings to life the power, spirit and mystery of the leaders of First Nations, and separates the myths from the men and battles.
God. Family. Football.

2024

God. Family. Football.

2024
Head Coach and Pastor, Denny Duron, leads the Evangel Christian Academy football team in their quest for a 15th State Championship. Off the field, he mentors students as they tackle life's difficulties.
#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.
A Week To My Wedding

2015

A Week To My Wedding

2015
4.8
A Week to My Wedding features ordinary couples taking, what is essentially, an extraordinary step - that of committing themselves to one person for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health for all the days of their lives. This year over 24,000 couples will say ‘I do’. The average wedding will cost over 21,000 euro and no wedding is the same. In this new series, we join six couples with one week to go. A week set to be one of the most intense, stressful, unpredictable and exciting weeks they will ever experience.
Nature Tech

2006

Nature Tech

2006
10
All In Earth's 4 billion year history, nature has solved all of lifes problems, from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean. Evolution is the ultimate inventor and many of mans most clever engineering solutions have exact counterparts in nature. In three amazing episodes, NatureTech views our world with fresh eyes, where nature and technology stand hand in hand.
Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones

2015

Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones

2015
6
Griff Rhys Jones explores Africa the unhurried way, as he takes to the continent’s railways to immerse himself in the joy and sometimes the frustration of travelling through a beautiful and beguiling continent, using the most romantic method of transportation. Travelling a total of 7000 miles over five journeys, he explores fascinating landscapes, encounters unforgettable wildlife and meets extraordinary people. Stunning aerial photography combines with observational travelogue to produce a fresh portrait of Africa through Griff’s experiences on and off the train. On each epic trip across five episodes, he discovers how the railway reveals a great deal about the places he travels through. Griff uses the train to get to unexpected places in deserts and forests, villages and cities, learning stories of their past and finding out how they are used today. Griff travels th
True Nordic Crimes

2015

True Nordic Crimes

2015
2
Illegal smuggling, armed robbery, large scale prostitution and malicious murders are among the 16 unique stories in this true crime series.