Presented by Victoria Coren, it was companion to the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt, in which the writers of the dictionary asked the public for help in finding the origins and first known citations of a number of words and phrases. The OED panel consisted of John Simpson, the Chief Editor of the OED; Peter Gilliver, who was also the captain of the Oxford University Press team in University Challenge - the Professionals; and Tania Styles, who also appeared in "dictionary corner" in Countdown.
Our intrepid celebrity hosts endure physical and emotional battles, to make difficult and dangerous deliveries to the needy and underprivileged. Travelling by any means possible through inhospitable terrain, they tackle everything from a cow that won’t budge to mountain roads that have tragically disappeared. Their hope is to make a difference to communities lacking food, shelter, education and medicines. Join them as they go the extra mile in their extraordinary challenges!
All MMA stars in one series! Khabib, Fedor Emelianenko, Alexander Shlemenko, Islam Makhachev, Peter Yan, Magomed Ismailov, their coaches and families for the first time talk about how much it costs to win in a cage and why, after all the injuries, worries and losses, they still return there. Khabib's relationship with his father, what Emelianenko's daughter was crying about, how weight loss is going on and, of course, how money is earned and spent in MMA and why this particular sport has become one of the most popular in the world — this and not only will be told by the TV series "Big Battle" 2023 exclusively on Wink.
Series of reports declassified in 1992 by the Ministry of Defense and that document in detail multiple sightings of unidentified objects within Spanish airspace, mostly carried out by the military. These papers talk about circumstances that really give food for thought: from mere sightings to the vision of crew members inside those objects.
The lives of 6 demolition derby drivers, in a sport where (almost) anything goes. Referees, firefighters and an army of volunteers are in charge of making sure this big circus runs like clockwork.
Short films with big ideas. Take a break and learn more about everything from faith, hope, and love to war and death. Talented film directors interpret research from Denmark's brightest minds.
As the prosecution builds its case, Alex Murdaugh's defense team pokes holes at every turn—but will a damning piece of digital evidence be checkmate for the king of the Lowcountry?
Where there's a will there's a war. The first inheritance battle ever to hit the High Courts featured blood brothers. Their parents had adopted a son into their home and hearts - and left everything to him.
Lovers learn the true meaning of "happy wife, happy life" when scorned women become hell bent on getting sweet revenge. These women don't get mad, they get even. This docuseries tells the stories of how women planned and executed their plots for revenge on their husbands, boyfriends and lovers.
The series gives viewers a look inside the most spectacular, one-of-a-kind, seven-figure spaces. It's the best in high-end design and lavish living around the globe, including a home with a full-size train and petting zoo in the backyard, one with a two-story custom closet worth $5 million, and an estate that features a nightclub inside.
Stories of strangers, homeowners, guests, and neighbors who come together under one roof. Trace the path where strangers cross the threshold into intimacy and deceit, leaving trusting victims in their wake.