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Wild America
1982
Wild America
1982
star 5Wild America is a documentary television series that focuses on the wild animals and wild lands of North America. By the mid-1970s, Marty Stouffer had put together several full length documentaries. At this time, he approached the programming managers at Public Broadcasting Service about a half-hour-long wildlife show, the first to focus exclusively upon the flora and fauna of North America. PBS signed for the rights to broadcast Marty Stouffer's show Wild America in 1982. The show went on to become one of the most popular aired by PBS, renowned for its unflinching portrayal of nature, as well as its extensive use of film techniques such as slow motion and close-ups. Stouffer earned $135,000 per show from PBS. The show's production ran from 1982 to 1994. The series is no longer on PBS; reruns still air in syndication on commercial television through much of the United States. In 1997, Warner Brothers released a full-length feature film entitled Wild America, which was based loosely on the biographical story of MarSimply Ming
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Simply Ming
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star 10Simply Ming is a television cooking show hosted by chef Ming Tsai, and is produced by WGBH Boston and Ming East-West LLC. The show is distributed by American Public Television.Country House Rescue
2008
Country House Rescue
2008
star 9An expert visits a struggling country house and tries to turn its fortunes by giving advice and suggestions to the owners. The first four seasons saw Ruth Watson in this role. The fifth season saw Simon Davis take the role.The Naked Archaeologist
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star 10The Naked Archaeologist is a television show produced for VisionTV in Canada and History International in the US that is hosted and prepared by the Emmy Award–winning journalist Simcha Jacobovici together with Avri Gilad. The show ultimately reviews Biblical stories, then tries to find proof for them by exploring the Holy Land looking for archaeological evidence, personal inferences, deductions, and interviews with scholars and experts. Subsequent to its original run on VisionTV, it was picked up in the U.S. by The History Channel and its sister network, History International. The third season began airing on Vision TV on March 22, 2010 and on History International on November 8, 2010.The Infographics Show: Mind & Body
2025
In this series of "The Infographics Show," delve into animated videos on psychology and biology as we examine one of the most complex species on earth: humans.Words + Music
2025
Words + Music
2025
Iconic artists share stories about songs pivotal to their careers, followed by all-new performances of those songs either solo or with a band. As the artists' stories unfold, the environment around them transforms to reflect each anecdote and song, creating an intimate yet visually stunning experience.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.Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm
2025
Sarm Heslop disappeared from a luxury Caribbean charter yacht in 2021. Did she vanish of her own accord? Was there a terrible accident? Or did something more sinister happen?A Taste of Travel
2012
A Taste of Travel
2012
A Taste of Travel takes viewers on a vibrant journey to some of the world’s most exciting destinations, from South Africa to Japan, Greece to the USA. Packed with travel tips, local insights, and colorful characters, the series highlights must-see attractions and, of course, the best places to savor local cuisine.Missing Kenley
2022
Missing Kenley
2022
A five-episode docuseries, "Missing Kenley" explores the case of Kenley Matheson, who vanished after leaving his dorm for a party on September 21, 1992. The series includes interviews with people who knew Kenley and possible suspects.Last Night Out
2025
Last Night Out
2025
Last Night Out reveals the chilling stories of the final night of fun for those whose evenings end in tragedy. We meet the under 35s who go out to have a good time but a terrible turn in events leads to their murders. This UK series uses intimate, down-the-lens interviews with family members, friends, and key figures from the investigation team to tell the stories of these tragic deaths. Blending CCTV footage, social media posts and home movies, each episode forensically pieces together the narrative of their last night out.Good Chef Hunting
2022
Good Chef Hunting
2022
Chef Alejandro Saravia is on a food treasure hunt, travelling up and down his adopted home state of Victoria, seeking out the best local ingredients for his Melbourne restaurant.In Search of Edgar Allan Poe
2024
This documentary tells the poignant story of the poet, short story writer, and critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale yet was beset by personal demons.Tutankhamun: Life, Death & Legacy
2019
Dan Snow, Raksha Dave and John Sergeant retrace the final 100 days of ancient Egypt’s most legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun, to find out what daily life was like for the 19-year-old king.Forbidden Places
2002
Forbidden Places
2002
Join us as we explore the world's most Forbidden Places! They're all top secret and highly secure.Serial Swindlers
2018
Serial Swindlers
2018
Exposing the world's most conniving, creative, and criminally adept con men, Serial Swindlers goes inside their minds. While their crimes and exploits are a ready-made Hollywood script, their escapades have left a trail of heartache, poverty and destruction. Ordinary criminal minds they are not.Shocking Family Secrets
2012
From kidnapped children reared in hiding, to married cousins, to fugitive moms, Shocking Family Secrets pulls back the curtain of normalcy to unravel the deeply buried mysteries behind these twisted family betrayals and tearful family reunions, while revealing how and why these secrets were kept in the first place. Every family has a secret...and the secret could be you.Death of the Party
2023
Death of the Party
2023
Investigating mysterious murders linked to house parties, banquets, concerts, festivals and events.Evidence of Murder
2020
Evidence of Murder
2020
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.
