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Monitor

1958

Monitor

1958
7.3
Monitor was a BBC arts programme that was launched on 2 February 1958 and ran until 1965. Huw Wheldon was the first editor from 1958 to 1965. He was also the principal interviewer and anchor. Wheldon set about moulding a team of talents, including John Schlesinger, Ken Russell, Patrick Garland, David Jones, Humphrey Burton, John Berger, Peter Newington, Melvyn Bragg, Nancy Thomas and Alan Tyrer. Monitor ranged in subject over all the arts. Wheldon's Monitor lasted until he had "interviewed everyone I am interested in interviewing", and he was succeeded by Jonathan Miller for the series' last season.
The Convention Crasher

2007

The Convention Crasher

2007
The Convention Crasher is the title of a documentary originally broadcast in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2007 on Channel 4. The one-off documentary followed Justin Lee Collins as he entered the world of celebrity lookalikes and attempted to become one himself before visiting a convention for them. The show returned on 17 January 2008 for a series with Justin Lee Collins this time crashing three conventions, each on magic, ventriloquism and clowning.
D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!

2022

D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!

2022
5.9
In 1971, a skyjacker parachutes off a plane with a bag of stolen cash — and gets away with it. Decades later, his identity remains a compelling mystery.
Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time

2021

Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time

2021
8.2
Brian Cox tackles some of the most challenging and intriguing questions facing science today by using his best material from past programmes and the latest scientific research.
The Tournament: A History of ACC Men's Basketball

2022

The Tournament: A History of ACC Men's Basketball

2022
The story of arguably the most storied, significant and successful conference in the history of men’s college basketball. The documentary series takes a deep dive into the extraordinary history of ACC men’s basketball by exploring the transformative tournament that started in 1954.
Art of Scandinavia

2016

Art of Scandinavia

2016
10
Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the history of Scandinavia through its art.
Reckon

2019

Reckon

2019
In the world of country music, it’s not uncommon to hear tunes about dogs, pickup trucks and cheating, so it’s no surprise those artists have become extremely relatable and have conquered not only America, but also the world.
Rise of the Billionaires

2022

Rise of the Billionaires

2022
8
The origin stories and turbulent journeys of the tech titans who shape our world. We track how tech became the dominant industry in the world, from the dawn of internet to the present day.
Czech mystery

2020

Czech mystery

2020
Ancient mysteries, new findings and state-of-the-art scientific methods on the way to sensational discoveries. Actor Jan Novotný searches for the greatest secrets of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia.
Bleu, Blanc, Vite

2023

Bleu, Blanc, Vite

2023
8
Charismatic Thinker

2017

Charismatic Thinker

2017
A series of personal essays by Max Joseph
Chef's Table: Noodles

2024

Chef's Table: Noodles

2024
8
Uncover the art of noodle-making with world-renowned chefs as they share their culinary journeys and the stories behind their delicious signature dishes.
青春夜佰味

2019

青春夜佰味

2019
Gold Rush The Dirt: The Hoffman Story

2021

Gold Rush The Dirt: The Hoffman Story

2021
On the brink of returning to gold mining, Gold Rush founding father Todd Hoffman and crew reveal new insight on the eight years they struggled to strike it rich, own up to past mistakes and look forward to the future.
James and Jupp

2017

James and Jupp

2017
Comedians Elis James and Miles Jupp take a series of unconventional trips around Wales.
Curious City

2021

Curious City

2021
Explore and discover the interesting facts around Singapore that goes unnoticed by the public. Armed with unlimited curiosity for the undiscovered, our 3 vibrant and young hosts will lead audiences every week on a fun journey to explore and learn about the many unknown and quirky facts that are hidden everywhere inside our island country.
La Sexta columna

2012

La Sexta columna

2012
2
Western Tribune

2025

Western Tribune

2025
A story about the structure of elite European football through portraits of the strongest Russian players.
Internet.be

2023

Internet.be

2023
In Internet.be, Manu Van Acker takes everyone through the most memorable events and phenomena from our Belgian internet history for twelve episodes. From the comings and goings of the social media platform Netlog to the crazy journey of YouTuber Acid.
The Desert Sea

2016

The Desert Sea

2016
9
The Desert Sea is an Ultra High Definition 2 part series that centers on North America's diverse Sonoran Desert. The first hour explores why the Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Gulf of California and the great Pacific Ocean - a coastal desert next to an extraordinary rich marine environment of sea lions, dolphins and even blue whales. The second hour focuses on the abundant and diverse creatures that have adapted to desert life in this unique environment: from big cats, giant hares and killer insects, to extraordinary reptiles and even a bird that can run at high speeds.