In the 5th century BC, during the Greco-Persian wars, the Persian Empire set out to subjugate the Greek city-states. On the Greek side, one man had to prove his worth and defend his ideals. Opposite him was a Persian king bent on authority and obsessed with extending the boundaries of his empire. The overwhelming scale of the Persian forces came up against the bravery of a modest city: Athens.
Great West End Theatres is a documentary series detailing the history, architecture and theatrical anecdotes of the 40 West End Theatres of London.
Presented by Sir Donald Sinden and described by The Stage newspaper as "Promises to be the most definitive guide to Theatreland", it features many of the West End's star actors, actresses and practitioners discussing the theatres that they are associated with, such as Anthony Andrews, Steven Berkoff, Simon Callow, Charles Dance, Roy Hudd, Gillian Lynne, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Shaw and Samuel West.
Host Jim Shockey travels the world to bring you the best hunting adventures around. The show takes you to the Alaska Yukon on a moose hunt, polar bear hunting by dogsled with the Inuit people in the Arctic, and crocodile hunting in Tanzania.
Bone-crushing avalanches taking down skiers. Wild grizzly bears mauling hikers. Kayakers pinned under boulders in a rushing river. These people would never get out alive without the help of a fearless team of men and women, ready to deploy to save them.
One hundred years ago, when the west was truly "wild," Buffalo Bill invited the meanest, toughest, bravest cowboys to Cody, Wyoming to show their stuff. A century later, the Big Cody Night Rodeo still attracts the bold, the daring, and the just plain foolish.
'Tis the season of togetherness, giving, and of course holiday-inspired automotive madness. Join David Freiburger and Brian Lohnes as they bring you joy and cheer by putting Fred Williams, Faye Hadley, Steve Dulcich, Eric Malone, Lucky Costa, and Tony Angelo against each other through a spectacular display of driving challenges in some of the most questionable junk this side of The North Pole.
Reopening the crime files of some of the most shocking crimes in UK history to explore unanswered questions and reveal the clues that ultimately cracked the case; along the way, eyewitnesses, survivors, and detectives share their stories.
Criminals is inspired by real incidents aimed at crime prevention by recreating a dramatized version of real-life cases. The basic idea behind the show is to make viewers alert and aware of possible danger and criminal activities prevailing in their neighbourhood. The series shows the real picture of civilians and the alert Indian police which is unfortunately often misinterpreted. The series, whose motto is “Chahul Gunhegharanchi”, showcases some of the most crimes in Maharashtra. Some episodes may have content that may be disturbing for children, hence parental guidance is advised. The hard work of the Indian police in solving real-life cases is noteworthy.
Biographer A.N. Wilson uncovers the intriguing personal life of Queen Victoria through her journals and letters in this psychological portrait of Britain's longest reigning monarch. With Queen Victoria's writings read by Anna Chancellor.
Nina Shirley is a lover of dirt and a local expert for everything it touches. From raising chickens and cows to growing their own food, Nina and her husband embody what it means to create a truly sustainable home.
When a man is accused of murdering his partner, his only defence is claiming it was a case of assisted suicide. But was it really an act of love or a cold blooded murder?
Yasmine Akram visits the playgrounds of the super-rich. She meets Irish ex-pats who have carved successful careers and made fortunes working in these glittering wonderlands.
The Finns are moving ... in the only way they can: stylishly, loudly, and unconventionally. After seven years in a house packed with two high-energy boys, a fun-loving in-law, and an endearing Corgi named Hank – this family is busting at the seams.
Motherboard is a news web series from Vice that looks at everything technology related for the average Vice fan, full of news on sound technology, internet trends, video game design and more. The show looks in depth into each topic by going to specific newsworthy events and interviewing several relevant subjects to add insight for the viewer. The series is notable for following stories that the mainstream tech media does not, forgoing showcasing the newest consumer technology in favor of niche markets and unknown innovators. Several of the episodes follow musicians who are pushing the limits of technology in music to further their craft, including RJD2 and Brian Gibson of Lightning Bolt. The stories span the entire US and beyond to find the most interesting technology related stories and highlight the men and women who are pioneers doing truly unique things with technology.
Deck Wars is a 2011 Canadian television series, airing on HGTV. It is considered a sister series to Decked Out, and like Decked Out, stars Paul Lafrance and his deck building crew. Unlike its sister series, Deck Wars is a game show that pits two teams of contestants against each other in building a deck in two days with a common theme.
Gold Rush is a reality competition created by Mark Burnett and AOL and hosted by Mark Steines. The format is of an internet scavenger hunt that is offering chances to win $US50,000, $100,000 and $1,000,000.
Gold Rush consists of 13 rounds of game play. In order to qualify for a chance to win, participants will have to correctly complete a series of tasks on AOL.com’s Gold Rush hub in order to stockpile virtual gold bars. Many of these tasks will consist of pop culture trivia challenges. Clues to help solve each of the challenges will be found in CBS Television programs and commercials, magazines, radio, song lyrics, and on AOL.
In each round, the first three players who complete the challenges and collect 12 virtual gold bars will be taken to a location somewhere in the United States where they will compete on-camera in a head-to-head, reality-style competition for a chance to win $100,000 in gold. In the Finale Round of Gold Rush, the 12 previous $100,000 winners return, joined by 6 new contestants, to vie
Monster Garage meets Trading Spaces as expert tuners combine their efforts and use their unique abilities to transform lucky viewers rides into the ultimate performance machines. The tuners encounter all sorts of trials and tribulations while transforming every type of car known to man; from imports to domestics, street and race machines.
Experience the mystery, suspense and adrenaline of the highly acclaimed series, UNCHARTED. From the windy Caucasus mountain ranges to the dark jungles of Paraguay, Jim Shockey seeks out the most amazing places, people, and wildlife that exist today. Dive headfirst into an unforgettable journey featuring culture and conflict, wildlife and danger – all from the eyes of the most well-known and respected hunter in the world, Jim Shockey, as he explores the edges of the known world.