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Big Al
2000
star 7.7145 million years ago an adolescent Allosaurus lay down to die in a dried up river bed. In 1991 scientists discovered his perfectly preserved body and nicknamed him Big Al. This is the story of this predatory dinosaur's life - how he grew from a tiny hatchling to the terror of the Jurassic plains, why his body was covered in so many wounds and how he ended up in the river bed. The second part tells the story of the extraordinary forensics, spectacular paleontological finds and intricate studies of Al's closest living relatives to unravel his intriguing life for the film.Run This City
2020
Run This City
2020
Drama following Jasiel Correia, who at 23 was the youngest person elected mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts.Buried
2003
star 8Buried is a British television drama series, produced by World Productions for Channel 4 and originally screened in 2003. The programme starred Lennie James as Lee Kingley, who is serving a long prison sentence in order to protect a member of his family from a violent criminal. Critically well-received, the programme won the Best Drama Series category at the British Academy Television Awards in 2004.Paralympics: Today in Tokyo
2021
star 7Roving reporter Ade Adepitan brings you in-depth analysis of each day's Paralympic action from Tokyo, getting himself into the right place at the right time to tell you exactly what you need to knowSoundbreaking
2016
star 7.5Explore the art of music recording with a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds. Featuring more than 160 original interviews with some of the most celebrated recording artists of all time, Soundbreaking explores the nexus of cutting-edge technology and human artistry that has created the soundtrack of our lives.Universe Unravelled With The Stephen Hawking Centre
2020
There are many mysteries about the universe yet to be uncovered. The extraordinary researchers at the legendary Professor Stephen Hawking’s Centre for Theoretical Cosmology seek answers to some of the universe’s most captivatingDiggin' in the Carts
2014
Diggin' in the Carts
2014
Diggin' In The Carts shines a spotlight on the composers who created a style of music that has had an immense impact on modern pop culture. From the personal studios of these legendary composers, to the concert halls of Japan where symphony orchestras are performing their compositions to sold-out crowds today - the series will document how the music of video games was created, what inspired it, and how it evolved into its own cultural phenomenon. Peppered with commentary from some of modern music’s finest DJ’s, musicians and electronic producers from around the world, the documentary also shows the influence these Japanese composers had on the world - and the world of music.The Story
2022
The Story
2022
This programme aims to tell the stories behind the most impactful projects and components of the Thai entertainment industry.Around the World in 80 Days
2009
Around the World in 80 Days is a British travel documentary series made to support the annual BBC Children in Need charity appeal in 2009. It sees twelve celebrities attempt to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days without using air transport, recreating the journey of Phileas Fogg and Michael Palin. Like Fogg and Palin, the journey begins and ends at the Reform Club in London. It was first shown on BBC One and BBC HD in October and November 2009.Super Junior: The Last Man Standing
2023
star 8The new documentary will feature never-before-seen interviews with the group's current members— LEETEUK, Hee Chul, YeSung, SHINDONG, EUNHYUK, DONGHAE, SIWON, RYEOWOOK, and KYUHYUN. The SUPER JUNIOR members will recount their personal stories and share insights on the group as well as the modern K-pop industry.Elles parlent aux animaux
2021
Follow six women who specialize in animal communication and have made it their mission to help humans communicate with their furry, feathered and scaly friends. The animal whisperers meet animals from across Québec and use their talents to improve their well-being.Klepper
2019
Klepper
2019
In this docuseries punctuated with self-deprecating wit and lots of way-harder-than-I-thought reality checks, Jordan Klepper leaves the comfort of the studio and embeds on the front lines of America’s push for change.Body Atlas
1999
star 8Explore the mysterious regions inside the human body. See how vital organs interconnect to make human life possible. Learn how skeletons fit together. Witness the lightness and strength of bone, how muscles work as levers, what it takes to achieve the "perfect" body. See how the heart functions, and learn the roles of white and red blood cells. Discover the complex systems controlling breathing, digestion, glandular changes, and hearing.Mères à boutte
2018
Mères à boutte
2018
Five mothers are trying to find that previous balance between work, family and their lives as women.Mort en service
2015
Mort en service
2015
Fun to Imagine
1983
star 7.6Richard Feynman, theoretical physicist, enjoys thinking aloud about the adventures science can offer. Back in 1983, the BBC aired Fun to Imagine, a television series hosted by Richard Feynman that used physics to explain how the everyday world works – “why rubber bands are stretchy, why tennis balls can’t bounce forever, and what you’re really seeing when you look in the mirror.” In case you’re not familiar with him, Feynman was a Nobel prize-winning physicist who had a gift for many things, including popularizing science and particularly physics.Chatroom Japan
2022
Chatroom Japan
2022
Chatroom Japan is a platform for NHK WORLD-JAPAN to engage with international residents in Japan. The public broadcaster aims to develop a new relationship with these viewers and, together, explore ways to make their lives better.국대: 로드 투 카타르
2022
국대: 로드 투 카타르
2022
The Secret Life of Lele Pons
2020
star 4The documentary stories Lele Pons journey from social misfit to social media Queen and now global entertainer while showing her everyday struggles with mental health from an early age to her present life. Known for her unfiltered videos, candid humor and crazy stunts, Lele’s storytelling arch takes a more serious tone as she opens up to the world about living with her deepest secret. Through access to private moments, emotional interviews and never seen before footage, Lele reveals her life long struggle with OCD & Tourettes among other mental health conditions and doesn’t shy away from the most intimate details of her battle.
