Life StoryLife Story takes us on the greatest of all adventures – the journey through life. It is a story that unites each of us with every animal on the planet, because we all set out on this journey from the moment we are born. For animals there is just one goal in life – to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. This series follows that journey through its six crucial stages: infancy, growing-up, finding a home, gaining power, winning a mate and succeeding as a parent.
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesDavid Attenborough has spent a lifetime documenting the natural world. He’s met a great number of nature’s most extraordinary creatures yet there are certain stories of bewildering animals that continue to intrigue him – from the peculiar patterns of a zebra’s stripes to the evolutionary quirk of the egglaying platypus. Each episode explores the stories behind two natural curiosities, linked together by a common theme. Filmed on location in the UK, David’s gift for storytelling combined with wonderful images of the animal subjects creates a television series unlike any other he has made before.
The Crusades: Crescent & the CrossIn 1099, the Crusaders took Jerusalem in the bloodiest of battles, wrenching it back from the Muslims for the first time in 400 years. But, over the decades that followed, the Islamic world dreamed of fighting back.
The VowThis documentary series from Oscar(R)-nominated, Emmy(R)-winning directors Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer ("The Square," "Control Room," "Startup.com") follows members who joined the self-improvement group NXIVM--its leader, convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, among other crimes--to reveal the emotional toll of unfolding events on these individuals.
The AviatorsThe Aviators is an award-winning weekly TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, the coolest technology and the best fly-in destinations.
Gangland UndercoverGangland Undercover documents the lives of outlaw bikers who live in a world in which respect is earned through fear. The series is based on Falco’s memoir, Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws, and documented historical research of gang rivalries.
MythBustersIn Adam and Jamie’s final season of the hit factual series, there’s more epic action than ever – including the biggest explosion in the show’s history!
Escape from the CityFrom adventurous and outdoorsy lifestyles in sunny Gold Coast, to vineyards in the idyllic coastal hinterland of Margaret River, Volume 2 of Escape from the City follows 20 families across Australia making a break from the city for a new life.
Searching for SuperhumanWhat makes us human? What hidden powers lie in the bodies of those who live longer, healthier lives? How can we grow faster, stronger, smarter? Is there a way to delay ageing?
For millennia, humans have searched the heavens and Earth for answers, but in the last thirty years science has begun to unravel those most elusive secrets. The pace of discovery has been breathtaking.
In six, one-hour documentaries, drawing from the rich archives of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Searching for Superhuman chronicles the incredible scientific advances that have changed the way we understand ourselves and our biological d
Ken Burns: JazzThe story, sound, and soul of a nation come together in the most American of art forms: Jazz. Ken Burns celebrates the music's soaring achievements, from its origins in blues and ragtime through swing, bebop, and fusion. Six years in the making, this "soundbreaking" series blends 75 interviews with major artists, such as Wynton Marsalis and Dave Brubeck, and critics; more than 500 pieces of music; 2,400 still photographs; and 2,000 rare and archival film clips including performances by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and many more.
Galápagos With David AttenboroughTwo hundred years after Charles Darwin set foot on the shores of the Galápagos Islands, David Attenborough travels to this wild and mysterious archipelago. Amongst the flora and fauna of these enchanted volcanic islands, Darwin formulated his groundbreaking theories on evolution. Journey with Attenborough to explore how life on the islands has continued to evolve in biological isolation, and how the ever-changing volcanic landscape has given birth to species and sub-species that exist nowhere else in the world. Encompassing treacherous journeys, life-forms that forge unlikely companionships, and survival against all odds,
FrontlineExperience powerful investigative storytelling that answers only to you. From criminal justice to politics to global issues, the reporting of PBS’ flagship public affairs series takes you inside the controversial, complex stories shaping our times.
David AttenboroughSir David Attenborough has been at the forefront of natural history film making for over half a century, witnessing an unparalleled period of change in our planet’s history. In this unique and important series he delivers his testimony in a trio of spectacular films, focusing on three areas which have transformed most profoundly over his career: film making, science and the environment. During his extraordinary career he has seen, first-hand, more of the natural world than anyone else, and witnessed how our remarkable planet has changed more rapidly and extensively than ever before.
Jurassic Fight ClubThey were the ultimate fighters — ancient beasts who walked the earth millions of years ago. With cunning and strategy, they hunted their prey — transforming the prehistoric world into a battlefield. Today, paleontologists are uncovering these battlefields, and gaining startling new insight into how quick thinking, maneuverability, and striking at the exact moment separated the weak from the strong. The temperature, terrain, and an innate sense of the opponent’s weaknesses and strengths all played a role in how each dinosaur planned his attack. Leading scientists and experts offer play-by-play commentary on b
Dan Rather ReportsEmmy award winner and veteran journalist Dan Rather brings hard-edged field reports, in-depth interviews and investigative pieces that emphasize accuracy, fairness and guts in their reporting…from politics, the environment and international affairs. Buy a season pass and get new episodes throughout 2012.
Ben and James Versus the Arabian DesertAdventurer Ben Fogle and former British Olympian James Cracknell embark on their greatest challenge yet - to be the first Westerners to cross the Empty Quarter of the Arabian Desert alone and unguided. This is an area larger than France, Belgium and Holland combined, with mountains of sand as high as the Eiffel tower, where temperatures can reach 40 degrees Celsius. But with only the stars and the shifting patterns of the dunes for navigation, occasional oases for supplies and each other for company, how will these two intrepid adventurers cope?
Gangland UndercoverGangland Undercover takes us deep inside the notoriously dangerous Vagos biker gang to tell the story of how Charles Falco risked his life in a covert investigation into its illegal activities. One of only three men to ever infiltrate three different biker gangs, Falco spent almost three years working within the Vagos gang, rising to second-in-command of the Victorville, California chapter. With his savvy and expertise, not to mention his immense courage, Falco has helped law enforcement bring some of America’s most dangerous and feared gangs to justice. This series captures the reality of outlaw biker counterculture: a
Ancient AliensIn Season 8 of Ancient Aliens, the search for evidence of extraterrestrial intervention on Earth goes farther than ever before. Are the mysterious conditions found inside some crop formations – such as distinctive biophysical and biochemical changes in the grain structure of the affected crops – proof that some crop circles really are the work of aliens? Might ancient stories that give detailed descriptions of humanoid robots actually be historical accounts of advanced technology – proven true by the discovery of a 2,200-year-old computer? Ancient Astronaut theorists head out into the field to examine strange carving
Air Crash InvestigationsA gripping non-fiction series, Air Crash Investigations (known overseas as MAYDAY) investigates recent high-profile air disasters to uncover how and why they happened. Air Crash Investigations depicts the chaotic fear among the passengers, the struggles in the cockpits, on the bridges, or in the engine rooms, and the frantic attempts on the ground to avoid the impending catastrophe.
Air Crash Investigations follows survivors, family members of victims and investigators as they piece together the evidence of the causes of major accidents.
Each episode of Air Crash Investigations provides a compelling, in-depth look at on
Top GearJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and occasionally The Stig, have created some of the most memorable moments on TV in the past 10 years and Top Gear's Top 41 will take you on a journey through their choice of their favourites from the seasons 1 - 19 of the award winning show. Top Gear's Top 41 is the ultimate countdown of the Top Gear team's all-time favourite 41 films, including the very best of the races, the challenges, the road-trips, the often slightly ridiculous stunts and the truly spectacular celebrations of some of the greatest supercars ever created, each individually introduced in typical Top Gear sty
Finding Your RootsHost Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps leading artists, politicians and others discover the surprising stories within their own family trees. Each episode weaves together stories from cutting-edge DNA analysis and genealogical detective work.
CosmosCOSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS continues Carl Sagan’s legacy that began more than 40 years ago. This wonder-filled voyage through humanity’s past, present and hopeful future transports viewers to lost worlds and worlds yet to be revealed by science. State-of-the-art VFX, stylized animations and dramatic reenactments carry viewers deep into the future and through that hole in the curtain of reality.
The Killing SeasonFrom Academy Award–winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, The Killing Season follows documentarians Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills as they investigate one of the most notorious unsolved serial killer cases of our time — 10 dead sex workers discovered on Gilgo Beach, Long Island. They uncover connections that suggest that Long Island is just the beginning.
Tattoo TalesTattoo Tales is a revealing documentary series that offers unique, entertaining and often poignant insights into contemporary Australia from inside the walls of a tattoo studio. Where once tattoos were badges of honour for the more marginal groups in society, getting inked is now an exploding social phenomenon. A far cry from their criminal connotations of the past, these days celebrities, hipsters and grandmothers alike flock to get tattoos - with one in seven Australians now sporting ink. This is despite the fact tattoos are expensive, painful, and polarising. Tattoo Tales explores the issues by conducting a social exper
War on Waste: AustraliaIn the 1960s, Australians were considered amongst the best in the world when it came to the ways they dealt with waste. Many recycling programs – especially those involving paper and newspaper – were pioneered in Australia and expanded into other areas in the year thereafter. And in the late-60s and 1970s, the launch of the ‘Keep Australia Beautiful’ campaign put the issue of waste at the forefront of the national consciousness. But in recent decades, the combined effects of consumer demand, retail cosmetic standards for fresh produce and cynicism about the effectiveness of waste and recycling campaigns has seen a
Coast New ZealandThe return of the stunningly shot series that takes you on an epic voyage of discovery of people and places through New Zealand. The third series kicks off in Wellington, the world’s southern-most capital city. Neil Oliver visits living Moriori artefacts and Michael Stevens hears about the day the Germans infiltrated the islands’ waters during World War Two.
Peter Kuruvita's Coastal KitchenHaving bid farewell to city life in Sydney, chef and restaurateur, Peter Kuruvita is on a journey to uncover the fresh, local produce surrounding his new home on the Sunshine Coast.
Amazed by the abundance of fresh local produce available right on his doorstep, Peter sets out to explore his new surrounds and meet the community of passionate local producers, artisans and farmers peppered across the Sunshine Coast.
Driving from one picturesque location to another, Peter uncovers some of the region’s best kept secrets before heading back to his coastal kitchen to transform fresh local seafood, tropical fruits and native h
The Curse of Oak IslandIn Season 2 of The Curse of Oak Island™, brothers Rick and Marty Lagina ratchet up their search for the elusive treasure hidden within the 200-year-old mystery, hunting down clues and pursuing new theories from around the world. Located in the North Atlantic, Oak Island is believed by many to be hiding one of the world’s greatest treasures. Since the late 1700s, fortunes have been spent and lives have been lost, but no one has ever been able to dig deep enough to discover what lies beneath. A prophecy says that seven people will die before the treasure is found. So far, six have perished in accidents over the years. Wa
Rick Steves' EuropeThe 11 half-hour episodes in this season of Rick Steves' Europe include four on Spain, three on the former Yugoslavia, and four covering Nordic Europe. Covering the best of the former Yugoslavia, we dedicate episodes to Slovenia and Croatia, then venture from Dubrovnik into Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro. Heading into Europe's far north, programs feature stately Stockholm, striking Oslo, the lavish beauty of Norway's fjord country, and an episode on Helsinki and Tallinn in Estonia.
Air Crash InvestigationsA gripping non-fiction series, Air Crash Investigations (known overseas as MAYDAY) investigates recent high-profile air disasters to uncover how and why they happened. Air Crash Investigations depicts the chaotic fear among the passengers, the struggles in the cockpits, on the bridges, or in the engine rooms, and the frantic attempts on the ground to avoid the impending catastrophe.
Air Crash Investigations follows survivors, family members of victims and investigators as they piece together the evidence of the causes of major accidents.
Each episode of Air Crash Investigations provides a compelling, in-depth look at on
Stephen Fry in AmericaBritain's comic genius, Stephen Fry, travels around each of America's states in a black cab in order to discover, in his own inimitable style, what makes the country unique and to get under the skin of American life.
His journey across the vast country takes him to a whiskey distillery in Kentucky, lava fields in Hawaii, an Armish community in Wisconsin and a brothel in Nevada, as well as hunting in New York State, sailing on an America's Cup boat in Rhode Island, basket weaving with Navajo Indians and meeting environmental activists in Oregon.
Stephen is shown the country by its proud citizens as he drives across the co
The Rise of the ContinentsPiecing together clues from across the globe and using cutting edge CGI, Rise of the Continents puts the giant jigsaw puzzle of Pangaea back together; uncovering the turbulent story of each continent and revealing why each one is so unique. Spectacular aerial shots reveal the beauty and astonishing landscapes that resulted from the breakup and collision of whole continents, while underwater footage captures the world's most biodiverse seas and smoking volcanoes in the darkest depths of the ocean.
Joanna Lumley's Silk Road AdventureJoanna Lumley embarks on a grand and challenging journey into the heart of the Silk Road. This trans-formative super-highway brought silk, gunpowder, paper and pasta, among many other things, to the West. Starting in Venice, birthplace of the Silk Road’s most famous traveller Marco Polo, Joanna moves on to Albania, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, taking in beautiful cities and stunning landscapes. She visits fantastical Cappadocia in Turkey, the glorious Silk Road city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan and the ancient cities of Isfahan and Shiraz in Iran. Along the way, Joanna meets silk weavers, w
A River SomewhereJoin Rob Sitch and Tom Gleisner as they allow their passion for fly fishing to take them around the world in search of exotic waterways. Their aim - to catch dinner and have it cooked in a local style. Using planes, trains, boats, jeeps and even vespas, Tom and Rob prove the old saying that getting there is always half the fun. From Australia to Venezuela, New Zealand or Italy, Rob and Tom visit some of the most beautiful locations on earth, discovering that whether there's a lake or ocean, a stream or reef - there's always a river... somewhere.
Hunting HitlerCIA veteran Bob Baer and UN war crimes investigator Dr. John Cencich continue their investigation to uncover the true fate of Hitler and the Nazi trail at the end of WWII. Now with access to 14,000 pages of declassified documents, Baer and Cencich deploy dozens of experts armed with the most cutting-edge technology, stopping at nothing to answer questions that have lingered for over 70 years.
The UniverseAlmost every day scientists find new planets and look further into the deepest reaches of space, breaking new ground in understanding the cosmos. Using stunning HD graphics, Season 4 of The Universe transports viewers to places we didn’t know existed a year ago. From death stars to ringed planets, star clusters to space wars, The Universe uses new discoveries and more advanced CGI to help explain the mysteries of outer space. Examine which elements from popular sci-fi movies could really exist — from the ice moon of Endor to wormholes and transporters. Discover how the universe is awash in all sorts of s
Back RoadsHeather Ewart and guest presenters return to the back roads of Australia to discover more remarkable country towns and the inspiring people who live in them. Join us as they meet communities whose resilience and good humour will inspire and uplift.
Air Crash Investigation, Season 14Every time a plane crashes, the world takes notice. And so do the experts whose job it is to figure out what happened. Mayday 14 uncovers the truth behind the most legendary aviation disasters, and every episode features eyewitness accounts, captivating re-enactments, state-of-the-art CGI, and interviews with the air crash investigators who ultimately determined what went wrong.
Rachel Khoo's Kitchen NotebookPassionate and creative cook Rachel Khoo goes in search of new ideas in this vibrant and fascinating series. Rachel travels to some of the most beautiful foodie countries in the world, heading for cosmopolitan locations both urban and rural to get inspiration for dinner parties with her friends back home. Rachel gets under the skin of the local cuisine, showing two very different culinary influences, such as Barcelona and rural Spain, or in Italy, Naples and the Amalfi coast. Inspired by her travels, she demonstrates what she’s learned from each destination. Packed with delicious recipes and useful foodie tips, this seri
Secrets of Britains Great CathedralsSecrets of Britain’s Great Cathedrals explores ancient cathedrals and abbeys found throughout England and Wales, featuring interviews with historians and experts and breathtaking footage filming their legendary facades and soaring interior spaces.
Anh's Brush with FameBeloved artist, actor and comedian Anh Do uses his passion for painting to explore the stories behind some of Australia’s most intriguing personalities in this intimate and revealing new interview series.
Through deeply personal conversations, Archibald Prize finalist Anh creates a vivid portrait of celebrity, taking his subjects on a cathartic journey of self-discovery.
Drawing inspiration from archival footage and the sheer power of a portrait sitting, Anh allows the stories he uncovers to inform the beautiful paintings he brings to life – revealing a side of these household names that surprises even them.
Dan Rather ReportsHost Dan Rather presents hard-edged field reports, in-depth interviews and investigative pieces that emphasize accuracy, fairness and guts in their reporting. The program will cover topics including, but not limited to, politics, the environment, the global economy, and international affairs and conflicts.
Secrets of Great British CastlesHistorian Dan Jones is back, exploring more great British castles and their secrets. This time he looks at the turbulent history behind six of Britain’s most famous castles: Edinburgh, Cardiff, York, Lancaster, Leeds and Arundel Castle. Behind the walls of these celebrated strongholds are stories of romance, rebellion, and murder. Dan Jones recounts some of the many classic tales from 1000 years of British history, featuring a stellar cast of kings, queens, rogues, rebels, victims and villains. Along with stunning aerial footage and historical reconstructions Secrets of Great British Castles with Dan Jones captures the m
Moveable Feast with Fine CookingThis season, travel to Madrid, Lisbon, London, Brighton and other places around the world to meet some of the most innovative chefs working today as they create locally-inspired feasts in stunning locations.
The Making of Classic AlbumsThe Making of Classic Albums is a high profile music documentary series focusing in a unique way on the great albums which have influenced the course of music and touched generations. Each programme builds a picture of how that album was conceived, produced and recorded. It also includes archive footage, stills from the recording sessions.
The Celts: Blood, Iron and SacrificeAnthropologist Professor Alice Roberts and archaeologist Neil Oliver go in search of The Celts - one of the world's most mysterious ancient people.
In this series, Neil and Alice discover the origins and beliefs of these iron-age people in artifacts and human remains right across Europe, from Turkey to Portugal. What emerges is a highly sophisticated tribal culture that influenced vast areas of the ancient world - and even Rome.
Rich with vivid drama reconstruction, we create this pivotal time and meet some of our most famous ancient leaders - from Queen Boudicca to Julius Caesar. Alice and Neil discover that these k
Nigella LawsonThe essence of Italian food, like Nigella's style of cooking, is simplicity and directness. In her new series Nigellissima, our favourite home cook shows how easy it is to bring the spirit of Italy into the kitchen and onto the plate - using ingredients available in any English supermarket. With her passion for Italy and Italian cooking - she lived and worked in Florence before starting a degree in modern languages - Nigella's mouth-watering dishes have their roots in tradition but take us into fresh territory; knowledge worn light of touch but full on taste. While she is true to the spirit of Italian cooking, Nigella’s
The RoyalsThis six-part documentary series on our favourite family – the British Royal Family – takes viewers on a journey through all facets of Royal life in all its grandeur, splendour and even controversy, providing the definitive peek into the fascinating world inhabited by these beloved monarchs. Join us on a journey of discovery through the mesmerising world of The Royals.
Ancient Aliens“Ancient Aliens” returns in its continued global search for proof that extraterrestrial life exists and these unknown lifeforms visited Earth thousands of years ago. Lead expert Giorgio Tsoukalos joins Ancient Astronaut theorists as this season travels to over a dozen countries to explore firsthand signs of ancient alien visitation.
You Can’t Ask ThatYou Can't Ask That, asks groups of misunderstood, judged or marginalised Australians the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but always been too afraid to ask.
Penelope Keith's Coastal VillagesDame Penelope Keith returns for more travels through Britain’s villages armed with her trusty Batsford guides. In this new series, she’s exploring an integral part of Britain’s national character: its stunning coastline. Penelope seeks out the community heartbeat that’s unique to coastal village life; from fishing and lifeboats to pleasure boating and holidaymaking, the sea brings both joy and danger; Penelope delves into local crafts and industry as well as arts and literature. She visits three distinct parts of the British coastline and contrasts what the writers of the Batsford guides discovered in the first hal
Life Below ZeroThe icy adventures continue for Life Below Zero’s hardy characters as they race to prepare for their survival as the oncoming winter freeze begins to take hold in Alaska.
Bondi VetFeaturing charismatic and energetic Sydney Veterinarians, Dr. Chris Brown and Dr. Lisa Chimes, Bondi Vet
is an unscripted 16-part, half hour television series, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Australia's
most famous beach, Bondi Beach.
Chronicling the adventures of Dr. Chris, who lives and works in the world-famous beachside suburb of
Bondi, Bondi Vet allows viewers a unique insight into the world of one of Sydney's busiest vets and the
animals he devotes his days to caring for and treating.
For those animals that require specialist services, Dr. Chris calls on his good friend and colleague Dr. Lisa
Chimes at SASH
Napoleon Hill's Master KeyIn 1954, Napoleon Hill produced a historic television broadcast. In 13 episodes, Dr. Hill shares with you his philosophy of success and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions for its attainment. Using Napoleon Hill's Master Key, you will learn to unlock your purpose and start living a life of success, wealth, and happiness.
Origins: The Journey of HumankindOrigins is science programming done in a new way, with a modern sensibility and fresh, cool visual approach. Host Jason Silva of Brain Games is our guide and time-traveler as we step back through the twists and turns of human evolution to explorer how modern-day humankind took shape.
The Private Lives of the TudorsLives, loves and scandals - an intimate look behind the closed doors of one of the most celebrated royal dynasties - THE TUDORS.
Based on a book by Tracy Borman and packed with atmospheric reconstructions, this three part series brings to life history’s enduring personalities, including Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, and the age in which they lived.
From known historical scandal, to the minute details of Tudor habits and rituals, this series is entirely dedicated to reveal the ‘private’ aspects of life at court.
Chasing UFOsA team of investigators sets out to uncover the truth about UFOs. Paranormal researcher Erin Ryder, Geologist Ben McGee and UFOlogist James Fox are on a mission for the truth. Risking it all, this team investigates and dissects some of the most mysterious sightings on the planet.
Air Crash InvestigationsA gripping non-fiction series, Air Crash Investigations (known overseas as MAYDAY) investigates recent high-profile air disasters to uncover how and why they happened. Air Crash Investigations depicts the chaotic fear among the passengers, the struggles in the cockpits, on the bridges, or in the engine rooms, and the frantic attempts on the ground to avoid the impending catastrophe.
Air Crash Investigations follows survivors, family members of victims and investigators as they piece together the evidence of the causes of major accidents.
Each episode of Air Crash Investigations provides a compelling, in-depth look at on
DynastiesFollow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of nature, these families fight for their own survival and for the future of their dynasties.
Rick Stein's Long WeekendsPopular chef Rick Stein gives the inside track on some of our favourite destinations for a weekend jaunt. Visiting places such as Bordeaux, Berlin, Reykjavik, Bologna and Vienna, Rick is the ideal guide to this exciting collection of weekend breaks which avoid the regular tourist traps. From fabulous local markets and great restaurants to wineries, cafes and bars, Rick showcases food excellence and brilliant recipes that people will love to cook at home. Returning to his own Padstow kitchen, Rick chooses three classic dishes from each location and shows us how to cook them.
Louis TherouxLouis immerses himself in the world of Ohio’s State Psychiatric Hospitals, meeting patients who have committed crimes - at times horrifically violent - while in the grip of severe mental illness. They've been found Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity and ordered by the courts to secure psychiatric facilities to receive the treatment that, it is hoped, will one day lead to their reintegration back into society. Over the course of these two films Louis explores the nature of mental illness as he spends time with the small subsection of sufferers who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. He bears witness to the e
Hannah Gadsby’s OzHannah Gadsby is a closet art scholar. Armed with her rapier wit and a desire to pick beneath the paint, she will travel across the continent on a mission to debunk the myths of the Australian identity as defined by our art.
Anthony Bourdain's The LayoverAnthony Bourdain is a seasoned traveler who’s hit up all corners of the globe many times over. More often than not, he has time to kill in some of the world’s biggest airport hubs. Instead of sitting at the airport hotel, he sets out to explore each city in the short amount of time he has there.
In this new series, The Layover, Anthony Bourdain is back like you’ve never seen him before. He is high octane, gritty, caffeinated and traveling with a sense of urgency. Why? Because he has only 24-48 hours to unleash an unpredictable story about a place, a people and their food. Tony will travel through the US, Asia and Eu
Secrets of the DeadExplore some iconic historical moments while debunking long-held myths and shining new light on past events. Advances in investigative techniques, forensic science and historical scholarship offer new evidence on forgotten mysteries.
The Planets (2019)Professor Brian Cox is back to tell the story of the planets as never before. Nestled amongst the shimmering stars of the heavens above are some truly awe inspiring sights. Volcanoes three times higher than Everest, geysers that erupt with frozen ice, storms that have raged for hundreds of years. Along side the most accurate and detailed imagery ever produced The Planets will use the latest planetary science research to piece together the gripping history of each world.
Walt DisneyWalt Disney offers an unprecedented look at the man who created a world and built an empire.
Uniquely adept at art as well as commerce, Walt Disney was a master filmmaker who harnessed the power of technology to tell stories of outsiders struggling for acceptance and belonging, while questioning the conventions of class and authority. As Disney rose to prominence and gained financial security, his work became increasingly celebratory of the American way of life that made his unlikely success possible.
A polarizing figure—though true believers vastly outnumber his critics—Disney’s achievements are indisputable. In
David AttenboroughOver 60 years in broadcasting Sir David Attenborough has visited almost every part of the planet and has helped produce some of the most stunning nature programmes ever made. These episodes represent Sir David Attenborough’s personal choice from a remarkable career. Illustrating the breadth and depth of his interest in the natural world and beyond; they share his unrivalled ability to explain the intricacies of the natural world in a captivating and entertaining manner – and all, of course, are illuminated by the incredible camerawork of the BBC’s Natural History Unit. Each episode features a specially-shot introduct
Restoration AustraliaAcross the country, thousands of old buildings lie forgotten and neglected, tangled up by red tape and development restrictions, or just slowly mouldering into decay on the landscape. Many of these properties are of outstanding historical interest. Hosted by renowned designer Sibella Court, Restoration Australia follows seven of these wonderful buildings – from Georgian mansions to colonial pug and pine huts – as they are transformed by people committed to the daunting task of restoring heritage ruins. These people, with limited budgets, are dedicated to embracing our country’s past and to restoring not only a house
The Clinton AffairFrom Emmy-winning director Blair Foster and Academy Award and Emmy-winning producer Alex Gibney, “The Clinton Affair” examines the events leading up to the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton. The series features never-before-seen archival footage and exclusive new interviews with those closest to the events including Monica Lewinsky.
Swamp PeopleThe hidden world of the Atchafalaya Swamp is their Eden. It’s a terrain where nature rules – and history lives. Master gator hunters Troy Landry and Junior Edwards return for a second season of Cajun-style survival, deep in the bayous of the Louisiana wilderness. Danger and excitement abound, along with a rich tradition of language, food, music and generations of shared family experience. A colorful cast of characters uses techniques dating back to frontier days to live off the land, catching everything from frogs to squirrels and raccoons. Men who make gumbo and snag gators with their bare hands make history every day
America's Hardest PrisonsPlunge head-first into the gritty underworld of America's most fearsome prisons. America's prisons are teeming with dangerous and conniving criminals– who stop at nothing to get their way. In this world of absolutes, predators stalk their next prey, gang commanders order hits from isolation, and inmates are armed with deadly weapons. Here, only the strong and devious survive.
The Misadventures of Romesh RanganathanRomesh Ranganathan, everyman, comedian and self-confessed coward is heading to some of the world's least likely tourist destinations. He's getting an insider's guide to find out if they're really as bad as their reputations, or actually the next hot tourist spot. There's only one problem: Romesh can barely negotiate a travel plug, let alone a hostile foreign situation. Hosted by a local in each country, he'll meet extraordinary characters and find himself in bizarre subcultures, sampling the food, hotels and sights. He's going to work out whether we should all go there on holiday, or just stick to Spain.
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesThe natural world is full of extraordinary animals with amazing life histories. Some were surrounded by myth and misunderstandings for a very long time. Others have only recently revealed their secrets. Now, in this second run of the popular Natural Curiosities series, David Attenborough reveals another group of creatures that have baffled or fascinated us for centuries.
For the Love of CarsPhilip and Ant answer desperate calls for help from people battling to finish their classic car restoration. The featured cars this series include a Mk1 Golf GTi, a 1958 VW Beetle and a Mk1 Fiat 500.
Attenborough and the Giant DinosaurDavid Attenborough tells the story of the discovery and reconstruction in Argentina of the world's largest-known dinosaur, a new species of titanosaur. Measuring 37m long - close to four London buses put end to end - and weighing 70 metric tons, it now holds the record as the biggest animal ever to walk the Earth. In 2014, a shepherd spotted the tip of a gigantic fossil bone sticking out of a rock in the Argentinian desert. Palaeontologists soon uncovered a massive 2.4m long (femur) thigh bone. By the end of the dig they had uncovered more than 220 bones. This documentary follows the twists and turns of this forensic inves
The Adventurer's Guide to BritainIn this brand new show the handsome pairing of action-man Gethin Jones and naturalist Charlotte Uhlenbroek abandon Britain’s well-trodden tourist trail in search of places only those with the true spirit of adventure can experience - the most inaccessible, unexplored and unknown sights, sounds and heritage of the UK. Gethin and Charlotte will dive in search of drowned villages; abseil into mysterious underground labyrinths; canoe to deadly, wave-locked caverns and float over concealed treasures, only visible from the air.
Jurassic CSIJurassic CSI goes into the minds, under the skin and inside the bones of the biggest, most impressive beasts ever to walk the planet. Dr. Manning doesn’t stick to convention – or even his own discipline – on his quest to expand what we know about dinosaurs. With privileged access to some of the world’s most sophisticated technologies – from crime scene 3D mapping technology to an image machine one million times stronger than a chest X-ray – Jurassic CSI challenges long–held assumptions and poses radical questions about our understanding of dinosaurs.
For the Love of CarsPhil Glenister and internationally renowned car designer Ant Anstead are on a mission to find and restore six unsung but heroic British cars.
These cars are everyday classics. They’re the cars our dads drove, cars that we loved as kids, cars that make us smile.
They might not be super cars but they are national treasures and they desperately need saving. Having rescued them from barns and lockups Ant will undertake the ultimate bare metal restorations on each car : the Ford Escort Mexico, Land Rover Series 1, Mini Cooper, MGTC, DeLorean and Triumph Stag.
While Ant is ‘on the spanners’, Phil will meet the pe
Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain MissionEwan McGregor is on a mission to the ends of the earth to immunise some of the hardest-to-reach children in the world. Against the odds, Ewan and his team deliver vaccines to the world's most remote children as health workers do every day. But their fragile nature means the vaccines must be kept constantly cold as they are passed along the supply chain, from freezer to freezer - wherever that may be. The routes these vaccines travel are known as cold chains, and a vast network of them exists across the globe. In this series Ewan is following three of the world's toughest cold chains, supported by Unicef, who immunise over
Rick Stein's Far Eastern OdysseyChef Rick Stein sets off on an epic culinary journey to explore the Far East's most diverse food cultures which have soared to the heights of popularity the world over. Along the way, Rick visits traditional family-run restaurants, street vendors, night markets, fishing villages, and local farmers to learn about the authentic food of the area, and to sample the delicious spectrum of flavours. From the heady mix of Chinese and French influences that characterises Vietnamese food to the distinctive Khmer cuisine of Cambodia and the fragrant flavours of Bangladesh that helped shaped the menu of many so many UK curry houses, t
YellowstoneAgainst its vast and majestic landscapes, full of lush meadows, deep forests and violent hot springs, this landmark series follows the intertwining stories of Yellowstone's iconic inhabitants: the grey wolf, the grizzly bear and the herds of antelope and buffalo. In a land of beauty and peril, the dramatic lives and fortunes of these animals are inexorably bound together. Intimate and emotional, epic and engaging, Yellowstone reveals the grandeur of this unique place as its animals struggle to survive over the course of three vividly changing seasons.
NOVAPBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology, and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Outback ERFrom the red earth of Broken Hill comes a look at one of the most unique emergency departments in the country. Experience just how different a life-threatening crisis can be in one of the most isolated locations on earth. Outback ER introduces us to the incredible emergency response teams who live and work in this remote region - the staff from Broken Hill Base Hospital Emergency Department, the Ambulance Service of NSW, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. From snakebites and amputations, to farm accidents and heart attacks, every admission brings a new challenge. Witnessing real human drama and meeting some extraordinary
Vietnam: The War That Made AustraliaVIETNAM: THE WAR THAT MADE AUSTRALIA is a major 3-part series that tells the extraordinary story of the Australian Army Training Team (aka ‘The Team’), an elite unit of soldiers sent to Vietnam in 1962 to train the South Vietnamese army to fight the communists. The Team would remain in Vietnam for ten years and emerge as the most highly decorated of the entire war including four Victoria Crosses.
What makes the Team’s story so unique is that, unlike regular Australian soldiers who only fought alongside other Australians, the men of the Team were embedded in South Vietnamese and other native units, often alone or
The Aviators“The Aviators” is an award-winning weekly TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, the coolest technology and the best fly-in destinations. It’s action, intensity, and adrenalin mixed with education, entertainment, and beauty. The Aviators is for everyone who has ever gazed skyward.
Life After People - The SeriesWhat would happen if every human being on Earth disappeared? This isn’t the story of how we might vanish — it is the story of what happens to the world we leave behind. The second season of Life After People continues the exploration of a world wiped clean of humanity, in even more vivid detail. Just like the first season, each episode will use cinematic CGI to reveal — in scientific detail — the fate of every aspect of the man-made world. A range of stories, from animal evolution and structural collapse to the fate of real locations abandoned by civilization, will be covered. See what happens when the dange
Great Natural Wonders of the WorldDavid Attenborough sets out on an intrepid quest across seven continents to create a unique television event to celebrate the wealth of natural features that makes Planet Earth so varied, so distinctive, and so spectacularly beautiful.
Ancient AliensAncient Aliens® Season 5 on HISTORY® continues to explore the fascinating field of alien research. Did intelligent aliens roam the earth thousands of years ago? Were structures created to worship or guide them? Do they walk among us now? From cave paintings to ancient texts and from artifacts to firsthand accounts, this inquiry presents grounded historical depth.
Body HackWhether he's hunter-gathering in Tanzania, MMA Cage Fighting in New Mexico, training with the notorious French Foreign Legion, or working as a Himalayan Sherpa at extreme altitude, Todd uses science as a guide to deconstructing and decoding how these incredible people live, what they do differently from the rest of us, and how this impacts the human body.
British Gardens in TimeNarrated by Paul Copley (Downton Abbey), this series takes a close look at four iconic gardens created during four very different eras, each garden giving us a fascinating window into a different century and the people that created it. Beginning with Christopher Lloyd’s garden at Great Dixter, we immerse ourselves in the world of the Arts and Crafts garden. We then move on to the National Trust gardens, as we reveal the politics and intrigue behind the Georgian landscape garden at Stowe, travel around the world at Biddulph Grange, the best-surviving Victorian garden in the country, and explore the doomed Edwardian romanc
Life Below ZeroThe return of the dramatic ratings-winning series following the lives of hardy characters who make their homes in one of the toughest areas of the world. An early winter strikes across Alaska, with temperatures plummeting and snow closing in. Each one of our characters must pursue their last chance to gather, hunt, fish, and build before the land freezes around them. Alaskans face unexpected challenges and must live and die by the changing seasons, a constant battle against the brutality of the bitter cold and fading daylight. As dark winter arrives, these bush dwellers fight to prepare for months of extreme isolation wher
Black Ops: Series 1 & 2Black Ops retells the incredible stories of the world’s elite Special Forces. This collection brings together the first two series and reveals fast moving reconstruction intercut with archive of Special Forces in actions and interviews of some of the most dramatic events in recent history.
Louis Theroux: Altered StatesLouis Theroux explores the unusual ways modern America deals with birth, love and death. Changing social attitudes and radical new laws have transformed how Americans can experience some of life’s most intimate moments - how we raise children, how we love and even how we die.
The Cars that Made AmericaThe visionary titans who pioneered the U.S. automobile industry and transformed the country; archival footage and interviews with racecar drivers and experts recreate the epic journey, from the early days to the glory days of the muscle car.
