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BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star

2023

BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star

2023
8.2
BTS mark its 10th anniversary as globally acclaimed 21st-century pop icons. Explore the daily lives and innermost thoughts of the seven BTS members as they pursue meaning and purpose in life.
Wild Hawaii

2014

Wild Hawaii

2014
7.3
Seven millions years ago Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland, how these islands transformed themselves into paradise is a story that defies the odds and challenges our expectations. Nat Geo WILD takes us on an untamed journey to Hawaii, a place that through an alchemy of fire, ice and water has become an experiment in creation.
Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty

2021

Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty

2021
9.5
Continuing the compelling saga of the heartstring-tugging, dramatic tale of survival revolving around three families of meerkats who are descendants of the legendary meerkat matriarch, Flower. Neighbors and rivals who share a bloodline are forced to compete for food and resources in an environment that is undergoing a great deal of change: the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.
Enslaved

2020

Enslaved

2020
6.7
A look at 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World with each episode following three separate story lines: the quest for a sunken slave ship, a personal journey by Samuel L. Jackson and a historical investigation led by investigative journalists Simcha Jacobovici and Afua Hirsch.
Becoming

2020

Becoming

2020
5.8
The origin stories of 10 athletes, entertainers, and musicians. Each episode centers around a visit to the celebrity’s hometown, touring important locations central to their upbringing. A supporting cast of family members, coaches, teachers, mentors and friends are interviewed, sharing rarely heard anecdotes and insights into the star’s “becoming” story.
Deadly 60

2009

Deadly 60

2009
7.4
Wildlife presenter Steve Backshall tracks down 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
Paula

2023

Paula

2023
7
The life and death of Paula Yates - TV host, writer, and one of the most famous British women of the 1980s and 90s. What does Paula's story tell us about women in the public eye?
Mighty Trains

2016

Mighty Trains

2016
5.8
A journey riding the rails around the world, from the locomotive to rail traffic control to the maintenance depot.
Jills Veranda

2014

Jills Veranda

2014
10
Face au juge

2015

Face au juge

2015
8
Por Toda Minha Vida

2006

Por Toda Minha Vida

2006
6
Inventions That Changed History

2022

Inventions That Changed History

2022
7
The wild and often unbelievable stories behind the world's most important inventions.
Haunted History

1998

Haunted History

1998
8.2
Haunted History is a 1998 UFA/Cafe Productions series exploring the supernatural. Executive Producer Ed Babbage for Cafe. The American version of the show also debuted in 1998 with the same premise of exploring the world to investigate the "haunted history" of reportedly haunted locations.
The Moaning of Life

2013

The Moaning of Life

2013
7.6
Now Karl’s turned 40 and has officially hit middle age, it’s time for him to re-assess his life. He’s not married, he doesn’t have kids, he’s got a job where he’s known as an ‘idiot’, and he’s known for being miserable. He’s classic ‘mid-life crisis’ material. As Karl attempts to put his life in order, he’ll be dispatched around the world on a crash course to find out how other cultures deal with life’s big questions. The ups and downs of Karl’s experiences will be contrasted against the beautiful geography of the countries he visits, captured on HD with stunning aerial photography.
Ancient Mysteries

1994

Ancient Mysteries

1994
7.4
Ancient Mysteries is a television series that was produced by FilmRoos and originally broadcast on A&E between 7 January 1994 and 3 May 1998 with reruns airing until 2000. Reruns were also re-broadcast on The Biography Channel during the 2000s. The series deals with historical mysteries and is mostly hosted by Leonard Nimoy, which recalls the late-1970s TV series In Search Of ...
The ABC Of

2022

The ABC Of

2022
The ABC Of, a interview series, revisits the pasts of prominent Australians through moments drawn from the vast ABC archives.
Angry Young Men

2024

Angry Young Men

2024
8
Angry Young Men is the story of Salim-Javed, legendary screenwriters of 1970s Hindi cinema. Together, they created the archetype of the Angry Young Man - a brooding anti-hero who captured the imagination of an entire nation with his rage, defiance, and quest for social justice. Like the character they created, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, two outsiders to the Hindi film industry, defied all odds, questioning the position of writers and demanding recognition as much as the reigning stars of that time. Their break-up made headlines for many years and Indian cinema never saw a cultural collaboration as powerful again. This is a personal and candid account of their lives, their writing and their legacy.
Mastermind of Murder

2021

Mastermind of Murder

2021
7.8
The best way to get away with murder is to have someone else do it for you, which is why the most cunning killers never lay a finger on their victims. In these cases love, loyalty, faith, and family become dangerous weapons, and the most vicious criminal isn't the one who pulled the trigger--it's the one who pulled their strings.
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

2019

The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

2019
6.3
The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.
The Billionaire, the Butler, and the Boyfriend

2023

The Billionaire, the Butler, and the Boyfriend

2023
6.8
How did a conflict between the world's wealthiest woman and her daughter spiral into national scandal? This riveting docuseries tells the whole story.