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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
2004
star 9.5Commanding shoguns and samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans—all were part of the Japanese “renaissance”; a period between the 16th and 19th Centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the Shogun under his absolute power and control. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire brings to life the unknown story of a mysterious empire, its relationship with the West, and the forging of a nation that would emerge as one of the most important countries in the world.EPIX Presents Unprotected Sets
2018
star 1Each episode of this docuseries presents a compelling portrait of a comedian on the verge of breaking out to become the next big name in comedy. The diverse lineup of breakout talent offers insights into the motivations behind baring one’s soul for a living.Un tueur si proche
2004
Un tueur si proche
2004
This series presents crimes that stirred the Quebec public. This classic calls upon experts and the victims’ relatives to understand the scope of each drama.Reported Missing
2017
Reported Missing
2017
star 9Every two minutes someone in Britain goes missing. Multiple cameras follow the hunt for missing people, from the police tasked with finding them to loved ones left at home.Cascadeurs
2023
Cascadeurs
2023
Las Campos
2016
Simon Reeve's South America
2022
star 8.4An astonishing adventure through some of the most beautiful, fascinating places on earth. From giant cities to remote communities, Simon meets the people of a changing continent.Chasing Monsters
2015
Chasing Monsters
2015
star 6From giant barracudas to 500lb stingrays, CHASING MONSTERS takes viewers on a high adrenaline quest to seek out the world's most colossal underwater creatures in remote and dangerous corners of the planet. Hosted by extreme angler and adventurer Cyril Chauquet, this high-stakes series explores the elusive monster fish living in the hidden depths of the oceans, lakes, and rivers.Ana Bidaoui
2023
Ana Bidaoui
2023
Through interviews with historians, architects, archaeologists and local organizations, this documentary series describes the history of Casablanca, from its origins to the present day.Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future
2020
star 6Kevin McCloud is passionately optimistic about technology and the future, but Jon Richardson, Phil Wang and Alice Levine aren't so sure. Can Kevin persuade his trio of sceptics to see the light?How We Got Here
2015
Child of Our Time
1999
Child of Our Time
1999
Child of Our Time is a documentary commissioned by the BBC, co-produced with the Open University and presented by Robert Winston. It follows the lives of 25 children, born at the beginning of the 21st century, as they grow from infancy, through childhood, and on to becoming young adults. The aim of the series is to build up a coherent and scientifically accurate picture of how the genes and the environment of growing children interact to make a fully formed adult. A large portion of the series is made up of experiments designed to examine these questions. The main topic under consideration is: "Are we born or are we made?". The nature of the family in contemporary Britain is also addressed. The project is planned to run for 20 years, following its subjects from birth until the age of 20. During the first half of its run a set of about three or four episodes was produced annually. After 2008 new episodes became less frequent, and in 2011 there was some doubt about the future of the programme, including from WinstoVital Signs
1997
Creative Killers
2015
Creative Killers
2015
This series studies an array of predatory models in each location, and then looks at why particular animals are able to lift themselves above the rest. Sometimes starvation drives predators to the extreme – as in Savute, where a particular lion pride unlocks the key to hunting elephants. Or vicious competition drives them to hyper-efficiency – as in Ndutu, where cheetahs team up to out-hunt hyena mega-clans… Or sometimes the chance to kill comes so rarely that when it does appear every effort is put into the killing blow – as at the Grumeti river, where massive crocodiles wait an entire year for one feast This is the NatGeo version of "Africa's Predator Zones"The Zoo
2017
The Zoo
2017
star 6Take a trip to a zoo like no other as Jürgen and his oddball gang of gorillas reveal a secret world of talking animals. From beat boxing tortoises to humany penguins, vegetarian lions to miniature maniac monkeys – anything is possible at The Zoo.Mensch, Leute!
2003
Mensch, Leute!
2003
Martin Clunes: My Travels and Other Animals
2019
star 8For ten years, Martin Clunes has been travelling the world, trying to make sense of it through a series of magical, and often moving encounters. In this new series, he's looking back at the best of those moments.Tricky Dick
2019
Tricky Dick
2019
star 7.7Explore Richard Nixon’s life and times; tracking his rise, fall, incredible comeback and political destruction during some of America’s most tumultuous decades. From his early political maneuvers in California, to the game-changing Kennedy-Nixon debates through his disgraceful Watergate exit, featuring never-before-seen footage this fully archive based series offers fresh insight into a riveting story of politics, power and scandal.
