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Harrow: A Very British School

2013

Harrow: A Very British School

2013
8
It's the start of another year at the elite public college Harrow School. We follow West Acre boarding house and its arrival of 66 new inhabitants. See how the boys get on througout the school year as House Master Martin Smith helps the freshman "shells" adapt to the demands of a busy new regime.
Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventure

2024

Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventure

2024
8
Paul O’Grady’s Great Elephant Adventure is a two-part series following Paul as he travels through Thailand and Laos to celebrate the wonderful work done by elephant conservation centres to rescue, rehabilitate and protect these most majestic, but vulnerable, of animals. Filmed in the months before his sudden and unexpected death, this was Paul’s final TV project and one that he was incredibly passionate about.
Knut: The Viking Emperor

2026

Knut: The Viking Emperor

2026
8.7
Scav

2025

Scav

2025
Every year, a 20-page Scavenger Hunt list plunges the University of Chicago into fun, sleepless chaos. This series will bring the audience into the action, following three top teams as they race to complete the list, and answering the question of what happens when the best and brightest turn their focus towards the silliest things you’ve ever seen.
12 Eylül

1998

12 Eylül

1998
9.5
Documentary series chronicling the political developments in Turkey between 1972 and 1983 together with before and after events of 12th September 1980 Turkish coup d'état.
WIRED Science

2007

WIRED Science

2007
Wired Science was a weekly high-definition television program that covered modern scientific and technological topics. In January 2007 PBS aired pilot episodes for three different science programs, including Wired Science. Using Nielsen ratings, CPB-sponsored research and public feedback, PBS selected Wired Science for a 10-episode run in the fall schedule. The program is a production of KCET Los Angeles. In July 2008, the show was officially cancelled.
The National Parks of China

2023

The National Parks of China

2023
Once Upon a Time in Tsavo

2023

Once Upon a Time in Tsavo

2023
9
In arid regions across Africa, a remarkable relationship between elephants and termites creates a waterhole – a green oasis which is central to every animal’s life. The story follows an extraordinary community of creatures, that call the waterhole ‘home’ over a season in their lives. They range from a family of elephants to a pair of hornbills (aka ‘Zazu’ of The Lion King) alongside dung-beetles, chameleons, bullfrogs, geese and killifish.
Hottest Place on Earth

2009

Hottest Place on Earth

2009
10
Who's Doing the Dishes?

2014

Who's Doing the Dishes?

2014
4
Over the course of a week, five different celebrities cook a meal for a group of four strangers, who must figure out the identity of each celebrity in order to win cash prizes.
The War of Lebanon

2000

The War of Lebanon

2000
This documentary chronicles the Lebanese civil war (1975-1990) in fifteen episodes. It includes interviews with Lebanese, Arab, Israeli, American and European commentators and politicians, military personnel, militia leaders and civilian victims. The content is based on historical and archived material. This 2-year project cost several hundred thousand dollars and entailed filming over 150 hours of interviews with the major players in the events that took place in Lebanon between 1976 – 1990. Moreover, the program presents in the 1st two episodes the historical background of the major events that influenced the course of the 15-year war.
De Uitsmijters

2024

De Uitsmijters

2024
6
A Plan to Kill

2024

A Plan to Kill

2024
8
A true-crime series that examines the story of sadistic and meticulous killers who plan their victims’ murders for weeks, months or even years. Each stand-alone episode is brought to life through a tapestry of firsthand interviews with investigators and those close to the victim. Over the course of the hour, we’ll follow detectives on a winding investigation.
True Crime Story: Smugshot

2024

True Crime Story: Smugshot

2024
7.6
A docu-series that spotlights entitled individuals involved in elaborate criminal behavior. At times quirky and funny, at others outrageous or disturbing, these are the stories of people who thought they could, or should, get away with it.
Wild Caribbean

2007

Wild Caribbean

2007
2
Nature programme exploring the rich variety of wildlife hidden in the diverse landscapes of the Caribbean islands.
Nine for IX

2013

Nine for IX

2013
5.7
Nine for IX is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX. The documentaries are being produced by ESPN Films in conjunction with espnW, and are intended to have the same creative, story-driven aspect that ESPN Films' other series, 30 for 30, has, with the series focusing on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers. The first film, Venus Vs., premiered on July 2, 2013.
Der Geist Europas

2016

Der Geist Europas

2016
Fatal Engineering

2025

Fatal Engineering

2025
7
Fatal Engineering meticulously dissects high-profile accidents, uncovering the human errors, design flaws, and unforeseen circumstances that led to devastating outcomes.
Extra History

2013

Extra History

2013
Videos of an educational YouTube channel made up of entertainment enthusiasts with backgrounds in game design, television production, literature and academia. The team creates short-form animated video essays every week about world history.
Whale with Steve Backshall

2023

Whale with Steve Backshall

2023
8
Adventurer and conservationist Steve Backshall has first-hand, free-diving encounters with mighty Sperm whales and intelligent, caring humpback whales; smart but deadly Orcas; and ingenious Bottlenose Dolphins across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. Using cutting-edge technology, from diver propulsion vehicles to tiny, high-quality drone cameras and split-rig cameras to film above and below the surface simultaneously, Backshall and the team capture never-before-seen behaviors and provide an immersive experience.