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The Black Widower: The Six Wives of Thomas Randolph

2024

The Black Widower: The Six Wives of Thomas Randolph

2024
10
Thomas Randolph has been married six times, and four of his wives are dead. Several died under mysterious circumstances, leading some to call the Nevada man a “Black Widower.” Is Randolph really a calculated killer, or is he simply unlucky in love?
Untold: Swamp Kings

2023

Untold: Swamp Kings

2023
7
This docuseries explores how legendarily ruthless football coach Urban Meyer turned the ragtag 2000s-era Florida Gators into a ferocious winning machine.
Children of the Snow

2019

Children of the Snow

2019
6.8
In the 1970s, Detroit was experiencing an economic boom, but the idyllic suburban life ended abruptly when four children were abducted and killed by the Oakland County Child Killer in the dead of winter. Follow writer J. Rueben Appelman, Detective Cory Williams, and families of the victims in their mission to unravel one of America’s most baffling crimes.
The Jewish Americans

2008

The Jewish Americans

2008
1
Explores 350 years of Jewish American history, beginning with the first Jews who arrive in the 17th century, who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. (Yad Vashem)
WWII in the Pacific

2015

WWII in the Pacific

2015
6
WWII in the Pacific focuses on the events, notable figures, various bands of brothers, and heroic actions of the Allied powers. Take an inside look, starting with the conflict and tensions leading up to the war, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the evolution of the Pacific Theater, and the development and dropping of the atomic bomb, up until the subsequent end of WWII.
The Brain with David Eagleman

2015

The Brain with David Eagleman

2015
8
Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores the interior of the brain to reveal why people feel and think the way they do. Episodes examine how personality, emotions and memories are encoded as neural activity; the unconscious brain; and how the brain navigates thousands of conscious decisions every day. Dr. Eagleman ponders the darker side of humanity and why the brain drives people toward certain actions and behaviors. The series also looks at the future, considering what may be next for the human brain and for the human species.
Garavito: The Serial Beast

2023

Garavito: The Serial Beast

2023
7
The story behind the investigation that led to the capture and conviction of Luis Alfredo Garavito, the worst child murderer and rapist in history.
Biography: Bobby Brown

2022

Biography: Bobby Brown

2022
7
Taking a personal look at the American Music Award winner's journey to superstardom and the fallout from his personal struggles with sobriety and the tragic deaths of his two children and first wife, Whitney Houston.
When Dinosaurs Roamed America

2001

When Dinosaurs Roamed America

2001
8.8
When Dinosaurs Roamed America is a two-hour American television program that first aired on Discovery Channel in 2001. It was directed by Pierre de Lespinois and narrated by actor John Goodman. The dinosaurs were designed by Paleo-artist and art director Mark Dubeau, who is also noted for creating dinosaurs on a myriad of other Discovery Channel and National Geographic specials. The dinosaur animation was directed by noted animator Don Waller at Meteor Studios, in Montreal, Canada. The music was composed by Christopher Franke. When Dinosaurs Roamed America premiered to 5 million viewers.
Jack the Ripper

1973

Jack the Ripper

1973
7.2
The highly popular detective pair from the series Softly, Softly, Barlow and Watt, try to solve the old mystery of Jack The Ripper in this documentary series.
At Home with Venetia in Kyoto

2009

At Home with Venetia in Kyoto

2009
A natural life. Share Venetia Stanley-Smith's seasonal living in rural Kyoto, as she introduces us to local people, produce, cooking and crafts.
Jonnie's Blade Camp

2021

Jonnie's Blade Camp

2021
On the eve of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Jonnie Peacock is on a mission to help five young amputees realise their sporting potential. Over the course of a year-long training camp, Jonnie uses state of the art technology, inspirational guests and his own experiences to get the kids to achieve things they never thought possible in this epic in scope but intimate documentary two-part series.
Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour

2024

Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour

2024
8
Culture-loving Rob Rinder joins architecture fan Rylan as they follow in the footsteps of 19th century romantic poet Lord Byron and other Grand Tourists, immersing themselves in the art, culture, bad behaviour and life-changing exploits of historic Brits abroad.
DW Documentary

2017

DW Documentary

2017
Exciting stories on a wide variety of topics from around the globe: DW brings viewers background reports from the worlds of politics, business, science, culture, nature, history, lifestyle and sport.
Lupinranger VS Patranger VS Game Battle

2018

Lupinranger VS Patranger VS Game Battle

2018
The cast of Lupinranger VS Patranger play games.
Playing Fields

2020

Playing Fields

2020
Take a trip through the world of Japanese gaming during 2018-19. Explore the virtual landscape and meet some of the key people at the forefront of the country's video game industry.
Investigação Paralela

2021

Investigação Paralela

2021
Wasted Windfall

1994

Wasted Windfall

1994
Three part documentary series about the discovery and exploitation of North Sea oil and its political and economic consequences.
Jegertvillingene

2015

Jegertvillingene

2015
6.5
Motorway Patrol

1999

Motorway Patrol

1999
8
Observational documentary following the daily lives of police officers patrolling the motorways in and around Auckland, New Zealand's largest urban area.