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The Romanovs

2013

The Romanovs

2013
6.8
An elegantly produced documentary divided into eight parts and running nearly seven hours in length, The Romanovs beautifully encapsulates the epic story of the Russian Dynasty over the course of over three hundred years.
The Illegal Eater

2013

The Illegal Eater

2013
The Illegal Eater follows musician and foodie Steven Page as he embarks on a journey to uncover some of the tastiest, creative, illegal food in a city's unlicensed - secret - underground venues. It's in these places where the food is always fresh, local, and the experience is completely authentic.
A Stranger in My Home

2013

A Stranger in My Home

2013
6.3
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.
The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies

2013

The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies

2013
With nearly a quarter of British households owning a dog, they are the nation's favorite pet - but this isn't always reflected in the way some are treated. Here we follow the RSPCA officers who, committed to the rescue and welfare of man's best friend, are tasked with investigating reports of cruelty and neglect.
Snow Leopards of Leafy London

2013

Snow Leopards of Leafy London

2013
A stone's throw away from London, the Cat Survival Trust has the largest collection of snow leopards outside of Asia and with numbers seriously threatened in the wild something is being done to safeguard their future. Something remarkable, unconventional and very surreal!
Forbidden History

2013

Forbidden History

2013
6.6
Jamie Theakston uncovers the startling truth behind great myths, historical legends, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.
Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food

2013

Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food

2013
5
Tom Kerridge, famed for cooking food that has won him two Michelin stars in his own pub, shows how to cook dishes at home inspired by British pub classics.
Posh Pawn

2013

Posh Pawn

2013
6.5
Prestige Pawnbrokers are the kings of pawning luxurious and costly objects in cash-strapped Britain and are part of a growing number of high-end pawnbrokers focusing on expensive and exclusive objects. This documentary goes behind the scenes at Prestige and discovers that, when it comes to upmarket pawn, everyone has a story to tell.
Street Hospital

2013

Street Hospital

2013
4
Street Hospital follows a team of Wellington Free Ambulance paramedics and their tireless, often comical, frequently frustrating and sometimes life-saving work on the front line of the city's busiest party street.
Building The Dream

2013

Building The Dream

2013
8
Many people think building their dream home is out of their budget. But it doesn't have to be. As far as architectural designer Charlie Luxton is concerned, it doesn't have to break the bank, and he wants to prove it. As presenter of `Building the Dream', Luxton works with potential homeowners looking to turn a plot of land into their dream home that suits their lifestyles but doesn't cost too much to build. He helps them get the best out of their designs and introduces them to others who have created their own dream homes. The first-time builders then must choose whether to take the advice under consideration in their designs or ignore it and stick to their original plans.
Hustling America

2013

Hustling America

2013
4.7
Surviving Evil

2013

Surviving Evil

2013
4.7
Charisma Carpenter is the survivor of a real-life incident that she endured more than 20 years ago. The actress and two friends were swimming at San Diego's Torrey Pines State Beach in 1991 when they were violently attacked by an armed serial rapist. Carpenter fought for her survival after being held at gunpoint, but her two friends were both shot by the attacker. In the first episode of the series Charisma tells her story in raw emotional detail about what happened that night.
Boogeymen: Monsters Among Us

2013

Boogeymen: Monsters Among Us

2013
8
BOOGEYMEN takes an in-depth look at the history of local monsters and travels to the small, picturesque towns where they appeared to listen to both believers and skeptics as they investigate the most recent sightings.
Crimes That Shook Australia

2013

Crimes That Shook Australia

2013
8
Through gripping interviews, drama reconstructions and archival footage, piece together the murders that shocked Australia. The detailed events leading up to the crime, the crime itself and the aftermath will be revealed.
The Science of Crime

2013

The Science of Crime

2013
With the introduction of forensic science, the battle between the police and the perpetrators of crimes has become ever more tactical. Each side has developed more sophisticated ways of committing, and solving, crimes...
Crimes of the Century

2013

Crimes of the Century

2013
7.5
Never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews offer a vitural scene-of-the-crime vantage point for history's most major news events.
Don't Drive Here

2013

Don't Drive Here

2013
After nearly a decade behind the wheel of Discovery's "Canada's Worst Driver", Andrew Younghusband really thought he'd experienced the worst-case driving scenarios ever. Terrible drivers are one thing -- and they're everywhere - but what happens on the roads in the most challenging and congested urban centres on the planet? Premiering on Discovery, DON'T DRIVE HERE finds Younghusband on a terrifying and thrilling global adventure, tasked with learning to navigate six of the world's worst driving cities - just as the locals do. Way outside of his comfort zone, Younghusband steers around unbelievable free-for-alls involving cars, bikes, pedestrians - and even animals - on white-knuckle rides in these incredible cities. But he's not alone. Bold and often incredibly skilled, Younghusband's local guides teach him how to navigate and experience the city in a way no guidebook ever could.
How It's Made: Dream Cars

2013

How It's Made: Dream Cars

2013
7.1
Join the legendary ‘How It's Made' crew as they immerse themselves in automobile heaven, and discover how incredible machines are designed and created. From a Maserati to the Audi R8, from a Morgan Aero Coupe to a Porsche 911, the team travel around the world to visit the birthplaces of a host of dream cars. Each half hour episode will reveal the car's inner workings and gorgeous exteriors, which is enhanced with unprecedented access to the factories and test labs that are integral to their conception and creation.
Southern Fried Homicide

2013

Southern Fried Homicide

2013
5.2
Southern Fried Homicide probes the juiciest stories from down in the Bible Belt. Classic true crime is served up against a backdrop of Southern hospitality, etiquette and Christian values. Good ol' morals give way to cold-blooded murder in these grim tales of love gone wrong, business deals turned sour, families divided, and more.
Deadly Devotion

2013

Deadly Devotion

2013
7
DEADLY DEVOTION reveals a family's clash with Scientology over their son's medical treatment; the story of a Jehovah's Witness with serious cold feet; the ungodly actions of an Amish woman's husband; a loving boyfriend who turns out to be a polygamist preparing for war; and the tragic tale of a woman who unknowingly fell for a white supremacist.