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Last Chance to See

2009

Last Chance to See

2009
7
A follow-up to the 1990 Radio 4 series in which the late Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine travelled around the world in search of endangered species. 20 years later Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine go back to see what has become of the animals in two decades, and to discover what has affected their fortunes.
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022
6.9
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor and ex-wife of George Lucas, sits down for her first-ever on-camera interview and provides unique insight into the rise of LucasFilm — including her 14-year marriage to and eventual divorce from George Lucas — the editing of the original Star Wars trilogy, the origin of the idea that Darth Vader would be Luke’s father and if there were really originally plans for nine movies.
Black Market

2016

Black Market

2016
6.1
In his most personal project to date, Michael K. Williams explores underground economies in America and around the world.
Zenith: Advances in Space Exploration

2019

Zenith: Advances in Space Exploration

2019
2
A revolution in space technology is unfolding. New players in the launch industry are radically cutting the cost of access to space and understanding of the universe is growing exponentially thanks to space-based research.
The Killer Beside Me

2018

The Killer Beside Me

2018
8.2
The Killer Beside Me exposes the dark underbelly of workplace evil where rivalry, romance, and the abuse of power culminate in a brutal slaying. Each episode in this series retells the shocking events leading to a horrific murder. How well do we really know our co-workers?
My Life as a Rolling Stone

2022

My Life as a Rolling Stone

2022
7.6
One by one the extraordinary, exhilarating stories of each of The Rolling Stones are vividly told with exclusive interviews from the band and a stellar cast of rock stars.
Reported Missing

2017

Reported Missing

2017
9
Every two minutes someone in Britain goes missing. Multiple cameras follow the hunt for missing people, from the police tasked with finding them to loved ones left at home.
Race of life

2016

Race of life

2016
10
Each week, Race of Life shows you the animals that have adapted and evolved to survive in their environments and keep predators at bay. In the animal kingdom, each day is a battle for survival, and rushing to stay one step ahead of predators is a tiring job…as the sun rises the race begins all over again.
Warship: Life at Sea

2018

Warship: Life at Sea

2018
6.7
Documentary series exploring everyday life on board various ships in the Royal Navy fleet.
Deadly Affairs

2012

Deadly Affairs

2012
5.3
Whether it's a love triangle that violently collapses or a workplace affair that implodes, the re-enactments -- two per episode -- allow viewers to knock down closed bedroom doors, navigate secret trysts, and witness salacious liaisons. Hosted by Emmy-winning actress Susan Lucci, who's been a part of a few steamy scandals and deadly dalliances in her daytime soap career.
Food Paradise

2007

Food Paradise

2007
10
A taste of America's one-of-a-kind dining experiences with the most mouthwatering and decadent specialties from around the country.
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

2018

Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

2018
5.3
Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.
Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

2015

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

2015
7
What happens when conflicts between landlords and tenants get out of control? This series delves into the dark side of the UK's housing crisis. It follows independent eviction specialists working on behalf of landlords attempting to evict tenants who are behind with their rent, and local authority housing officers investigating rogue landlords and unsafe living conditions, including illegal HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation).
Hitler: The Rise and Fall

2016

Hitler: The Rise and Fall

2016
6.1
Using the latest research across the course of Hitler’s life, world-renowned experts investigate the man behind the monster and pinpoint the key moments in his meteoric rise and ultimate downfall.
The Hitler Chronicles

2018

The Hitler Chronicles

2018
8.5
The person Adolf Hitler shaped the 20th century like no other. This series documents the Hitler's life using unpublished material.
Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

2019

Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

2019
8
The individual stories of previously convicted child offenders sentenced to mandatory life terms, without parole, who are now seeking resentencing on the heels of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling. While some may be resentenced to life, others could be immediately released or given a new sentence that makes them eligible for parole.
Emergency Helicopter Medics

2018

Emergency Helicopter Medics

2018
9
Britain's busiest air ambulance teams race to bring the hospital emergency department to where it's urgently needed
Dirt Every Day

2013

Dirt Every Day

2013
6
Finally, a show for all you dirt heads out there! Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Technical Editor Fred Williams introduces the new Dirt Every Day show with a brief overview of what it's all about and where it's headed. Check back in every other Thursday as Fred continues his crusade against asphalt.
Bloodline Detectives

2020

Bloodline Detectives

2020
7.7
Detectives and forensic experts recount the most extraordinary cold cases that were solved using the revolutionary technique of familial DNA testing.
Down in the Valley

2024

Down in the Valley

2024
5.5
Down in the Valley takes viewers on a tantalizing tour of the Deep South, unveiling a complex South that is equal parts poignant, joyful, and magical.