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Earth's Tropical Islands

2020

Earth's Tropical Islands

2020
8.2
Exploring some of the world's most isolated and iconic tropical islands.
Aircrash Confidential

2011

Aircrash Confidential

2011
Aircrash Confidential is a television series produced by WMR Productions and IMG Entertainment. The programme investigates air-disasters from around the world. Aircrash Confidential currently airs on the Discovery Channel in the United Kingdom and on Discovery Australia.
Spiritual Warfare: Truth or Territory?

2021

Spiritual Warfare: Truth or Territory?

2021
With all of the books and teachings on spiritual warfare, it is hard to know what is truly biblical and what is nonsense. Based on his book of the same name, Jim Osman analyzes the modern practices in resisting Satan and his demons and guides Christians into what the Bible actually says in its context.
Stilbruch

2008

Stilbruch

2008
Coach Snoop

2016

Coach Snoop

2016
5.7
See a different side of Snoop Dogg in this unique documentary, which details the famous rapper's efforts to mentor young athletes and create opportunities for them to compete at the highest level of youth football. We'll meet the kids and coaches that form Snoop's squad -- and witness the important life lessons they learn with every game.
Capitalism

2014

Capitalism

2014
8.2
Capitalism has been the engine of unprecedented economic growth and social transformation. With the fall of the communist states and the triumph of "neo-liberalism", capitalism is by far the world's dominant ideology. But how much do we understand about how it originated, and what makes it work?
Yi Zhongtian: Analysis of the Three Kingdoms

2006

Yi Zhongtian: Analysis of the Three Kingdoms

2006
9
CCTV-10 Lecture Room series: Pin San Guo (品三国; Analysis of the Three Kingdoms). "Yi Zhongtian's Analysis of the Three Kingdoms" is a CCTV-10 historical broadcast program and one of the "Hundred Forums" series. The main speaker, Yi Zhongtian, restored the real Cao Cao, defended Zhou Yu's false accusations, spoke up about Zhuge Liang, and re-evaluated Sima Yi. When talking about the world, there are only three points of gossip. Discuss the merits and demerits carefully, and summarize the gains and losses of successes and failures. Professor Yi Zhongtian of Xiamen University will use stories to tell characters, characters to tell history, history to tell culture, and culture to tell human nature. Discuss the major events of the Three Kingdoms and carefully analyze the success and failure of the heroes. Professor Yi Zhongtian will explain it from a civilian perspective.
Goliath

2023

Goliath

2023
6
Three-part documentary series examining the historic life, career and impact of Wilt Chamberlain. One of the greatest and most misunderstood athletes of all time, Chamberlain changed the game of basketball, breaking records and racial barriers along the way while conforming to his own standards on and off the court. From his unparalleled athleticism to his pioneering achievements, Wilt Chamberlain was an icon who lived his life on an epic scale.
Ice Cold Gold

2013

Ice Cold Gold

2013
6
Re-join the hardy American prospectors as they go for gold as the massive ice sheet melts on Greenland, revealing immense mineral wealth in the virgin rock.
Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life

2012

Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life

2012
9
Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life is a three-part television documentary presented by Richard Dawkins which explores what reason and science might offer in major events of human lives. He argues that ideas about the soul and the afterlife, of sin and God's purpose have shaped human thinking for thousands of years. He believes science can provide answers to some of these old questions we used to entrust to religion.
Full Circle with Michael Palin

1997

Full Circle with Michael Palin

1997
7.7
Michael Palin travels to 18 countries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.
Newton's Apple

1983

Newton's Apple

1983
7.8
Newton's Apple is an American educational television program produced and developed by KTCA, and distributed to PBS stations in the United States that ran from 1983 to 1999. The show's title is based on the rumor of Isaac Newton sitting under a tree and an apple falling near him—or, more popularly, on his head—prompting him to ponder what makes things fall, leading to the development of his theory of gravitation. The show was produced by Twin Cities Public Television. For most of the run, the show's theme song was Ruckzuck by Kraftwerk, later remixed by Absolute Music. Later episodes of the show featured an original song. An occasional short feature appeared called "Science of the Rich and Famous" in which celebrities appeared to explain a science principle.
A Cold War of Spies

2023

A Cold War of Spies

2023
They passed intelligence, intercepted communications, stole blueprints and mapped targets. But ultimately they drove the deep-seated paranoia and distrust that would forever change the course of history.
Karine and the Yellow House

2025

Karine and the Yellow House

2025
The series follows Karine Vanasse's latest project: renovating an ancestral home she bought on a whim in the Eastern Townships. Having fallen under the spell of this old residence in the heart of nature, Karine dives headfirst into this challenge with the desire to create a space that truly reflects her. No more magazine-style houses; now she wants a home that defies convention, where every imperfection tells a story. Surrounded by artisans from all walks of life, Karine also hopes to make it a place where art plays an important role.
Jury Duty Presents: Behind the Scenes of Company Retreat

2026

Jury Duty Presents: Behind the Scenes of Company Retreat

2026
A behind the scenes look at the making of the Company Retreat, a documentary-style comedy series that follows the annual week-long getaway for Rockin' Grandma's Hot Sauce through the eyes of their new temp worker, Anthony. And behind the scenes audio commentary with cast and crew for all episodes of Company Retreat.
Floyd's Fjord Fiesta

2001

Floyd's Fjord Fiesta

2001
9
Join Keith Floyd as he embarks on an exciting culinary adventure! In this seven-part series, Floyd traverses the frozen arctic wastelands of Lapland, crosses Sweden and Denmark, visits Norway's majestic fjords, and finally takes in the sights of Greenland, cooking tasty gourmet delicacies along the way. From Herring Fillets with Dill and Parsley; to Smoked Loin of Pork in Cherry Sauce; Scandinavian cuisine is brought vividly to life. The recipes are simple to follow and as always, Floyd shares his trademark witticisms and entertaining travelogue anecdotes.
Al Daheeh Museum

2014

Al Daheeh Museum

2014
Inside a wax museum that contains statues of historical figures, we find a statue of Al-Dahih, but after the sun sets, something suspicious is happening, as the statues come to life and history repeats itself.
The Premiership Years

1993

The Premiership Years

1993
A complete Premier League season is summarised in every episode.
Diggin' 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.
Seimei Dai Yakushin

2015

Seimei Dai Yakushin

2015
9
Yui Aragaki serves as the program navigator for this documentary box set that explores the evolutionary leaps that led to mankind becoming human. The evolution and the great strides that humans have made to attain our current form and civilization are told through cutting-edge DNA research and other results, as well as CG depicting the prehistoric world.