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Chasing Monsters: El Niño

2018

Chasing Monsters: El Niño

2018
5
Chasing Monsters show cases the unique lives of big wave surfers, as they pursue the storms of the 2016 El Nino season in search of the biggest waves.
Mysterious Worlds

2002

Mysterious Worlds

2002
Do vampires roam the night? Are crop circles an elaborate hoax or a message from above? Visit dark underworlds to explore the unknown, the paranormal and the bizarre subcultures that lurk just underneath society's surface.
The Fabulous Baker Brothers

2012

The Fabulous Baker Brothers

2012
6
Two brothers - one a baker, the other a chef and butcher - unlock the trade secrets of baking, and without a cupcake in sight
Inside the Spitfire Factory

2020

Inside the Spitfire Factory

2020
8
A team of dedicated engineers and enthusiasts turn the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire from rusty remains into flying legend.
Don't Drive Here

2013

Don't Drive Here

2013
After nearly a decade behind the wheel of Discovery's "Canada's Worst Driver", Andrew Younghusband really thought he'd experienced the worst-case driving scenarios ever. Terrible drivers are one thing -- and they're everywhere - but what happens on the roads in the most challenging and congested urban centres on the planet? Premiering on Discovery, DON'T DRIVE HERE finds Younghusband on a terrifying and thrilling global adventure, tasked with learning to navigate six of the world's worst driving cities - just as the locals do. Way outside of his comfort zone, Younghusband steers around unbelievable free-for-alls involving cars, bikes, pedestrians - and even animals - on white-knuckle rides in these incredible cities. But he's not alone. Bold and often incredibly skilled, Younghusband's local guides teach him how to navigate and experience the city in a way no guidebook ever could.
Following the Messiah

2017

Following the Messiah

2017
"Following The Messiah" is 10-part docuseries; a visually stunning journey that tells the story of Jesus Christ as told through the Bible and its lands, filmed on-location in Israel.
Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48

2018

Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48

2018
8.3
Delve into some of America’s most shocking crimes that have remained unsolved or ended with controversial outcomes. Each episode focuses on a specific case and examines the first 48 hours after the crime to reveal new angles and unravel enduring mysteries.
I'll Have What Phil's Having

2015

I'll Have What Phil's Having

2015
6
Embark on an international culinary expedition with Phil Rosenthal, creator of the TV hit Everybody Loves Raymond, and one of Hollywood’s funniest producers. Join Phil as he explores six culinary capitals of the world in search for the best of a city’s specialty, or one of its most unusual dishes.
The Big Fish Off

2015

The Big Fish Off

2015
The Amazing World of Aviation

2013

The Amazing World of Aviation

2013
When the Wright brothers successfully took to the sky in 1903, the world paid attention. Civil aviation has since developed into a multi-billion dollar industry. We look at the incredible history and development of civil aviation in this series. From ailed beginnings through to modern marvels such as the Boeing 787, we present 13 themed episodes suitable for all audiences.
Die Kanarischen Inseln

2013

Die Kanarischen Inseln

2013
9
Bitchin' Rides: Road to the Ridler

2025

Bitchin' Rides: Road to the Ridler

2025
10
The pinnacle of the custom car world is the Don Ridler Award, given out every year at the Detroit Autorama. Dave Kindig has always had a Ridler-sized itch he needed to scratch, and has finally found the right client and idea to make it a reality.
Stalkers Who Kill

2016

Stalkers Who Kill

2016
3
When relationships go bad and one partner becomes obsessive, the gruesome fact is that, sometimes, the victim can pay the ultimate price.
Coastal Defenders

2023

Coastal Defenders

2023
Meet the team of dive engineers on England's south coast as they battle time and tide to keep Britain’s coastlines and waterways moving.
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.
The Kindness Diaries

2017

The Kindness Diaries

2017
8.3
Leon is counting solely on the kindness of strangers for food, shelter and fuel, he travels around the world on a vintage motorcycle looking for the good in humanity.
Wild Carpathia

2011

Wild Carpathia

2011
6
A travel documentary exploring the scenic beauty and rich culture of the Romanian Carpathian mountains.
Rogue Earth

2017

Rogue Earth

2017
A series of looks into extraordinary natural disasters and their impact on the people around them.
Super Heists

2021

Super Heists

2021
6
“Super Heists” cracks open the case files of master thieves, examining their crimes from two distinct, yet parallel points of view: the masterminds themselves and the investigators who doggedly pursue them. Whether it’s the huge bankrolls that fund these heists or the thieves’ mad dash to stash their loot, investigators know that the best way to solve the case is to follow the money.
Murderous Minds: Inside Serial Killers

2018

Murderous Minds: Inside Serial Killers

2018
Regarding criminality, not many genres inspire as much horror and revulsion as that of a serial killer. A predator in the most savage form. A beastly figure usually preying on the weak, innocent and vulnerable. Deeply-embedded negative and sometimes horrific experiences are the usual catalysts for their reign of terror. Take a look inside these murderous minds.