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The Rise of Wagner

2023

The Rise of Wagner

2023
8
This suspenseful documentary thriller tells the story of the fearless Russian journalists, who risked their lives investigating civilian deaths in Syria and the Central African Republic and revealed to the world through it the existence of a dangerous group of mercenaries in charge of the Kremlin's clandestine operations. Helped by international investigators they could expose Putin’s clandestine militia. Following their fight for the truth alongside the reports of human rights defenders, the documentary discovers how this secret militia became the infamous shadowy army known as Wagner Group and the rise of its powerful leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Greek Island Odyssey

2020

Greek Island Odyssey

2020
7.8
Historian Bettany Hughes has embarked on an epic, personal journey. Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, she will sail the unpredictable Mediterranean seas, tracing Odysseus's long journey home. Her mission: to experience what the Greek hero experienced and to uncover truths behind the myths and legends, all while enjoying the delights of ancient Greece today. Follow her 1,700-mile adventure as it takes her to over a dozen islands and 22 historic sites and puts her through two hair-raising storms and even an earthquake.
The Conspiracy Files

2006

The Conspiracy Files

2006
10
The Conspiracy Files is a British documentary television series broadcast on BBC Two, investigating various modern day conspiracy theories. So far in two series and 6 programmes, the show has investigated the theories surrounding the September 11 attacks, the Pan Am Flight 103 bomb, the Oklahoma City bombing, the 7 July 2005 London bombings and the deaths of David Kelly and Diana, Princess of Wales.
Journey into Maths Country

2021

Journey into Maths Country

2021
8.5
Math is an exotic and confusing country. We speak a bizarre language, full of homeomorphisms, differential varieties, transfinite numbers. But we also find epic landscapes, dizzying ideas and even, sometimes, useful things!
Wild Russia

2008

Wild Russia

2008
8
Through unprecedented access we showcase the spectacle that is Wild Russia. From east to west, via mountains, volcanoes, deserts, lakes and Arctic ice, this breathtaking six-part series uses stunning cinematography to chart the dazzling natural wonders of this vast country.
Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul

2018

Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul

2018
6.3
Seven well-known personalities, all with differing faiths and beliefs, put on backpacks and walking boots and, on foot and by road, set out to cover sections of the Sultans Trail - a modern-day, 2,200km pilgrimage across Eastern Europe, which starts in Vienna and ends in the historic city of Istanbul. Journalist Adrian Chiles, former politician Edwina Currie, Olympian Fatima Whitbread, comedian Dom Joly, actor Pauline McLynn, broadcaster Mim Shaikh and television presenter Amar Latif live as modern-day pilgrims, staying in basic hotels and often sleeping in shared rooms.
Royals: Keeping the Crown

2021

Royals: Keeping the Crown

2021
5
Nothing quite captures the world’s attention like the rise, the fall, and the rebranding of royalty. From Queen Victoria’s attempts to unite Europe, to the end of Russia’s Romanovs, right up to Princes William and Harry, this series explores the survival strategies of royals through the ages.
Zatopené osudy

2008

Zatopené osudy

2008
Betrayal

2023

Betrayal

2023
6
Betrayal details real-life fairytales gone horribly wrong, cautionary tales of deceitful relationships that have destroyed the lives of those involved.
Testers (Shorts)

2022

Testers (Shorts)

2022
2
Why do mosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others? What happens to the body when it faces extreme cold? What is best to lower body temperature, cold or hot beverages? Why does it hurt so much to get pricked with a needle? Rafael Cortez will be our guide in this scientific quest to answer these questions. With five guinea pig testers who will participate in fun experiments.
Prvá

2013

Prvá

2013
乃木坂46 橋本奈々未の恋する文学

2016

乃木坂46 橋本奈々未の恋する文学

2016
8
Russell Peters vs. the World

2013

Russell Peters vs. the World

2013
5
A four-part docu-series that's an exclusive, backstage pass to global comedy superstar Russell Peters' record-breaking "Notorious" world tour.
Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office

2011

Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office

2011
A fascinating 20th century journey through American history, as viewed from the unique perspective of the Oval Office. Includes memorable speeches and notable events that defined the administration of each President. Covers the 13 US Presidents who have been filmed since the start of the motion picture age, taking the oath of office.
Cartel Crew

2019

Cartel Crew

2019
8.8
A look into the lives of descendants of the Cartel life living in Miami as they navigate adulthood and the effects the legacy has had on their upbringing.
À la tribune

2020

À la tribune

2020
8.5
Volga 30 päivässä

2016

Volga 30 päivässä

2016
7
Culture Heritage 2017

2017

Culture Heritage 2017

2017
The Lost Evidence

2005

The Lost Evidence

2005
8
The Lost Evidence is a television program on The History Channel which uses three-dimensional landscapes, reconnaissance photos, eyewitness testimony and documents to reevaluate and recreate key battles of World War II.
Strut

2016

Strut

2016
3.4
A group of transgender models try to make a name for themselves in the world of fashion.