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Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs

2019

Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs

2019
9
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 Secret History of the British Garden

2015

The Secret History of the British Garden

2015
Monty Don explores the fascinating history and evolution of the British garden, from the seventeenth century through to the modern day.
Pet Island

2016

Pet Island

2016
Meet the pet psychics who communicate telepathically with animals, cats who are learning to use the toilet, and an opera singer who serenades his miniature donkeys.
Coastal Africa

2015

Coastal Africa

2015
The narrow coast that runs along the southern tip of Africa is home to an abundance of vibrant wildlife, thanks to the two ocean currents that wash up along its opposite shores. Explore the vast ecosystems that make it a haven for biodiversity.
The Insider: Reggie Yates

2016

The Insider: Reggie Yates

2016
Reggie Yates enters Bexar County Jail in Texas, to experience what it's like to be an inmate in the American criminal justice system, and understand how prisoners with mental health problems are treated behind bars. Then, he puts himself through another intens
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.
The Big Fish Off

2015

The Big Fish Off

2015
Call the Cleaners

2017

Call the Cleaners

2017
Call the Cleaners is a series that follows extreme professional cleaners as they help people get back control of their homes.
Secrets of the Universe

2013

Secrets of the Universe

2013
10
Follows a trail of energy into the power centers of the universe. Each program visualizes these realms based on current scientific data and uses state of the art supercomputer simulations. Dive into the heart of a supermassive black hole, fly down onto the toxic landscapes of alien planets and ride along the roiling surface of a star that's about to explode!
Birds of Paradise: The Ultimate Quest

2017

Birds of Paradise: The Ultimate Quest

2017
8
Frank Gardner and Benedict Allen journey through Papua New Guinea. Gardner is pursuing a lifelong dream to see birds of paradise, while Allen is returning to the tribe he abandoned 30 years ago.
Ultimate Vehicles

2018

Ultimate Vehicles

2018
The most spectacular vehicles in the world are milestones of engineering that have changed land, water, and air transport for good. Each episode features a different class of vehicle, from the breathtakingly fast to the impressively powerful.
Walking With C.S. Lewis

2017

Walking With C.S. Lewis

2017
In this 10-segment video series filmed on-location in beautiful Oxford, England, individuals and small groups alike will walk through the life, writings, and impact of beloved author C. S. Lewis. This series, bundled with a companion guide and discussion leader's guide, is ideal for gaining insight into Lewis's works and paints an engaging portrait of the man whose ideas have shaped the thought and faith of millions of readers. You'll visit historic sites from Lewis's life, study sixteen of his most beloved books, and hear the story of how Lewis's writings have impacted Tony Ash's own life and faith.
Killer Psychopaths

2015

Killer Psychopaths

2015
3
Presented by criminologist Professor David Wilson, this series focuses on the cases of seven notorious, cold-blooded psychopathic killers. Professor Wilson walks in their footsteps, living and breathing their movements and speaking to those closest to them as he tries to get inside their twisted minds.
Someone You Thought You Knew

2018

Someone You Thought You Knew

2018
9.3
This true-crime series tells stories of actual murders committed not by strangers but by someone the victim knew, someone hiding in plain sight, or someone leading a double life. These wolves in sheep's clothing use deception as a weapon to try to get away with murder.
Greenland: Survival at the Edge

2023

Greenland: Survival at the Edge

2023
A team trek onto the second largest ice sheet in the world to investigate the impact of a warming climate.
Runs Good

2022

Runs Good

2022
Across the US, millions of project cars lay unfinished up on blocks or under tarps. Dan Brockett, Shea Seefeldt and Aaron Parker are on a mission to rescue those broken cars. And they won't just finish them, but they'll redeem them. These guys have about a week to get them across the finish line, whether it's on a track, down a dragstrip or up a mountain.
Yellowstone Journals

2019

Yellowstone Journals

2019
1
Nestled deep in the Rocky Mountains of the American west is a place unlike anywhere else on the planet. Yellowstone National Park is home to hundreds of animals that have adapted to survive in a harsh and dynamic landscape.
Super Sleuths

2006

Super Sleuths

2006
This six part documentary series looks at the making of some of our favourite detective dramas, from Inspector Morse to Poirot and Midsomer Murders to Wycliffe. Featuring interviews with cast and crew the series looks at how the characters were created in literary form before moving onto the small screen.
History's Greatest Hoaxes

2016

History's Greatest Hoaxes

2016
7
History's Greatest Hoaxes looks at some of the most spectacular hoaxes that show that you can fool some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. It looks at remarkable hoaxes including the Hitler Diaries, the Piltdown Man, the War of the World broadcast, Papillon, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Alien Autopsy film.