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  • Fuse

    1962

    Fuse

    1962

    star 7.6
    Fitil is a popular Soviet/Russian television satirical/comedy short film series which ran for about 500 episodes. Some of the episodes were aimed at children, and were called Фитилёк, Fitilyok, Little Fuse. Each issue contained from the few short segments: documentary, fictional and animated ones. Directed by various artists, including Leonid Gaidai who presented his famous trio of Nikulin, Vitsin and Morgunov into the cast. It was called in USSR as "the anecdotes from the Soviet government".
  • Mayday

    2003

    Mayday

    2003

    star 8.2
    Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.
  • American Experience

    1988

    American Experience

    1988

    star 6.6
    TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
  • 跟着书本去旅行

    2019

    跟着书本去旅行

    2019

  • The World Heritage

    2014

    The World Heritage

    2014

    star 8
    TBS’s ”World Heritage,” is a 30-minute weekly documentary series that is registered by UNESCO under Natural Heritage, Cultural Heritage and Cultural Sciences. The program started in spring, 1996, and over a span of 10 years has covered about 560 topics around the world. To better convey the grandeur of these treasures of the world, TBS has shot the series in High-Definition. High quality images, impeccable narrative, and beautiful music...the elements are simple and straightforward. The producers feel that this style of presentation works best to visually document and preserve the wonders of the world, and continue to do so to this day.
  • Horizon

    1964

    Horizon

    1964

    star 7.4
    Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
  • Uppdrag granskning

    2001

    Uppdrag granskning

    2001

    star 7.3
    Swedish investigative journalism series known for the use of concealed cameras and microphones.
  • Scoop

    2005

    Scoop

    2005

    star 7.2
    Scoop is a comprehensive information programme of Television Broadcasts Limited. The content of the program is mainly based on entertainment news and personal follow-up of the artists, and will also be interspersed with the latest trends of TVB dramas and artists. Some entertainment news content clips will be rebroadcast on the next day's "Entertainment Live". This program will be broadcast on Jade Channel from 19:30-20:00 (Hong Kong time) from June 6, 2005, and will be broadcast every day from March 3, 2019, and will be broadcast on myTV (later myTV SUPER) to provide "Program Review".
  • Frontline

    1983

    Frontline

    1983

    star 7
    Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.
  • MythBusters

    2003

    MythBusters

    2003

    star 7.8
    MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.
  • Eisenbahn-Romantik

    1991

    Eisenbahn-Romantik

    1991

    star 8.3
    Railway-related documentary covering modern railway systems, museum railways and their facilities as well as items on model railway layouts. Politics and criticism is not left out; the series reports on closures, controversial model ideas, delays to reconstruction plans or smart commuter transport concepts.
  • News Treasury

    2020

    News Treasury

    2020

    star 10
    "News Treasury" explores historical news events and rarely seen footage, allowing viewers to dig into the news archives. From Bruce Lee's funeral and the Baoshang Bank robbery to Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Hong Kong and the Sha Tin measles outbreak, viewers can relive important moments in history. The show offers a chance to revisit key events that shaped modern Hong Kong.
  • Ancient Aliens

    2010

    Ancient Aliens

    2010

    star 7
    Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.
  • Fun Abroad: 3D2N

    2014

    Fun Abroad: 3D2N

    2014

    star 10
    Fun Abroad: 3D2N is a tourism project. In the early days, it was characterized by a tight schedule and a high degree of freedom to participate in impromptu activities. It's also focused on getting new owners to try and experience more "firsts."
  • Découverte

    1988

    Découverte

    1988

    star 6.3
    Charles Tisseyre explores the world of science and technology through real-world stories. Each episode features reports delving into technological breakthroughs and developments in scientific research, environmental issues, space exploration, as well as health and medicine.
  • This Old House

    1979

    This Old House

    1979

    star 5.7
    TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
  • Great Performances

    1971

    Great Performances

    1971

    star 5.8
    The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
  • The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros

    2022

    The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros

    2022

    star 7
    The remarkable rise of one of the world’s most controversial leaders, Jair Bolsonaro, from obscurity to the presidency of Brazil.
  • POV

    1988

    POV

    1988

    star 6.9
    Since its 1988 premiere, this critically acclaimed documentary series has presented hundreds of films that put a human face on contemporary social issues by relating a compelling story in an intimate fashion. "POV" has won virtually every major film and broadcasting award available, including 38 Emmys, 22 Peabody Awards and three Oscars.
  • How It's Made

    2001

    How It's Made

    2001

    star 7.6
    Have you ever wondered how the products you use every day are made? How It's Made leads you through the process of how everyday products, such as apple juice, skateboards, engines, contact lenses, and many more objects are manufactured.
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