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East Harbour Heroes

2023

East Harbour Heroes

2023
Follows the non-stop, courageous work of the people tasked with keeping the shipping lanes clear, container ships stocked, and the goods flowing in and out of the harbour of St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Mamas

2022

Mamas

2022
2
Follows powerful matriarchs of the animal kingdom, spotlighting the universality of motherhood and exploring what mothers of any species will do to protect their young.
The Queen's Palaces

2011

The Queen's Palaces

2011
8.8
Fiona Bruce fronts this eye-opening new three-part series on the stories behind Britain's official royal residences: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Walking Through History

2013

Walking Through History

2013
5
Tony Robinson goes for a walk through some of Britain's beautiful and historic landscapes.
Fight Inc: Inside the UFC

2024

Fight Inc: Inside the UFC

2024
8
Unlimited access to UFC CEO Dana White and his team: The documentary will also tell key stories featuring the UFC's biggest stars.
Icons Unearthed: Batman

2024

Icons Unearthed: Batman

2024
9
The story of the dark knight's journey to the screen fraught with false starts, accidents, big personalities, and endless reinventions. A visionary director, two upstart producers and an unlikely star overcome a troubled production to deliver a hit.
The Tracker's Diary: Bears of Katmai

2022

The Tracker's Diary: Bears of Katmai

2022
2
Join filmmaker Casey Anderson as he embeds in the Alaskan wilderness to follow the largest terrestrial carnivores in the world.
Inside the Forest Seasons of Wonder

2021

Inside the Forest Seasons of Wonder

2021
Exploring the legends, heritage, ancient settlements and hunting history of Kielder Forest, including a rare window into the wild woodlands that once stretched the length and breadth of Europe.
Alone: The Beast

2020

Alone: The Beast

2020
6.8
Three strangers attempt to endure 30 days in a remote wilderness location with no tools or modern amenities; faced with extreme challenges, it'll take all their ingenuity and stamina to work together as a team and survive.
The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade

2018

The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade

2018
7.5
A look at notorious murders and crimes that happened during the 1990s.
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.
The Real Man's Road Trip: Sean & Jon Go West

2012

The Real Man's Road Trip: Sean & Jon Go West

2012
7
Sean Lock and Jon Richardson head to Louisiana to live with Creole cowboys and Cajun swampmen, who wrestle 'gators and castrate bulls with their bare hands.
Bad Nature

2020

Bad Nature

2020
7.5
Bad Nature has the answers to all the wonderfully weird questions you never knew existed – like which animal's poo can be seen from space?
Hairy Bikers: Route 66

2019

Hairy Bikers: Route 66

2019
The Hairy Bikers traverse the infamous Route 66, serving up plenty of delicious food along the way.
The Pizza Show

2016

The Pizza Show

2016
7
Host Frank Pinello—owner of Best Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn—travels around the world eating great pizza and meeting even greater people. From Brooklyn to Seoul, Chicago to New Haven, there's pizza culture everywhere, but it's the people we're most excited about.
Dark Marvels

2023

Dark Marvels

2023
7.7
Since the dawn of civilization through modern times, humankind’s capacity for cruelty and darkness has known no bounds. Dark Marvels is a documentary series that explores the history and engineering behind the world’s most diabolical inventions. From devious torture and death devices, to terrifying weapons of war, sinister spy tools, and games that kill, these are the fascinating origin stories of the innovations that emerged from the darkest recesses of the most wicked minds. Compelling expert interviews, evocative recreations, archival footage, and premium 3D graphics unpack the twisted tales behind these nefarious technologies, their creators, and the historical figures who succumbed to their lethality. It’s a heart-pounding probe into evil ingenuity, that shows the darkest marvel of all is the human imagination.
Icons Unearthed: Marvel

2023

Icons Unearthed: Marvel

2023
8
Cast, crew, and experts reveal never-before-heard stories about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Abandoned

2016

Abandoned

2016
7.8
Skateboarder Rick McCrank explores abandoned places with the people who love them long after the lights have gone out.
Waterfront Cities of the World

2011

Waterfront Cities of the World

2011
As seen through the eyes of world-famous photographer Heidi Hollinger, we set off to discover vibrant port cities and capture their true essence and soul. Settled centuries ago when boat travel was the only means of communication, these ports have developed into commercial and cultural metropolises, rich in their unique history. Native and new residents alike share with us the love and charm each city has to offer.
The Fighting Season

2015

The Fighting Season

2015
8