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No Gods, No Masters: A History of Anarchism

2017

No Gods, No Masters: A History of Anarchism

2017
8.1
The story of Anarchism. By going back over the key events of the last two centuries of social history, the series reveals the origins and destiny of a political trend that has been fighting all gods and all masters for over 150 years.
Inside the World's Most Luxurious...

2025

Inside the World's Most Luxurious...

2025
An all-access pass to decadence and adventure, taking us aboard some of the world's most opulent movable feasts - from cruise liners with enviable art collections, to million-pound motorhomes.
The World's Longest Train Ride

2023

The World's Longest Train Ride

2023
9
El Viaje En Tren Más Largo Del Mundo follows the adventurous journey of Ramilla de Aventura as he embarks on the longest train journey across the world, from Portugal to Singapore. Over the course of 25 days, Ramilla exclusively uses trains, navigating through various countries and experiencing diverse cultures and landscapes. The series documents daily updates, capturing both the challenges and excitement of train travel. Ramilla encounters logistical obstacles, scenic views, and local experiences as he weaves his way through Europe, Russia, Mongolia, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and finally arriving in Singapore. Each episode offers a unique glimpse into the life on trains, blending the monotony of long hauls with the thrill of continuous travel.
Empire Builders

2018

Empire Builders

2018
1
Throughout the centuries great empires have been erected, whose creators have governed nations, regions and continents for hundreds and even thousands of years. From the great civilizations of antiquity to the first world powers of our days, this series reviews the legacy left to us by the great empires that have written the history of humanity. Combining computer-generated images with dramatic reconstructions, experts and historians analyze the role these civilizations have played and how their heritage has survived to this day.
Food Odyssey

2014

Food Odyssey

2014
Jews and Muslims: Intimate Strangers

2013

Jews and Muslims: Intimate Strangers

2013
6.5
This journey through time retraces fourteen centuries of a rich shared history between Jews and Muslims. A story of great historical rigor, without concessions or bias, driven by fluid and inspired realization.
Inside Hitler's Killing Machine

2016

Inside Hitler's Killing Machine

2016
5.6
May 1945: With the end of the war and the surrender of the Third Reich, the world discovered the full horror of a genocidal system on a scale never before seen in the history of humanity. The elimination of millions of individuals had been meticulously planned by a regime whose organization and methods were just beginning to be understood.
Hunting Atlantis

2021

Hunting Atlantis

2021
6.3
The Lost City of Atlantis has fascinated philosophers and historians for nearly 2,400 years and is known as one of the most extraordinary mysteries of the world. With a new trail of evidence, expert Stel Pavlou and volcanologist Jess Phoenix set out on a quest to solve the greatest archaeological mystery of all time – the rediscovery of Atlantis.
The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best

2010

The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best

2010
8
The Hairy Bikers are on a mission to savour Britain’s best family recipes as they travel up and down the country in search of mums and their recipe books.
Nazi Hunters

2022

Nazi Hunters

2022
2.5
Shortly after the end of the Second World War: In 1945 and 1946, the men of the British "War Crimes Investigation Unit" drove through northern Germany on the hunt for Nazi criminals. One of them is Captain Anton Walter Freud, the grandson of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. Anton Walter Freud fled to London with his family from the Nazis in 1938. Now an intelligence officer, he's back to track down killers on Allied wanted lists: hitmen in pinstripes, brutal SS henchmen, and ruthless doctors who conducted medical experiments even on children. The soldiers who witnessed the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp months earlier are not squeamish about it. 24-year-old Freud is a free spirit known for his unorthodox methods. He knows how to make war criminals talk. So he comes across a crime that has hardly been known before, the murder of 20 children in Hamburg in the last days of the war.
Surviving Jeffrey Epstein

2020

Surviving Jeffrey Epstein

2020
5
This docuseries investigates billionaire New York financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is alleged to have used his connections to the rich and famous to shield his predatory behavior with young girls. Revealing how Epstein set up a pseudo sexual Ponzi scheme to bring in underaged girls, the doc delves into the aftermath the survivors are experiencing with no justice to be served.
Ireland's Dirty Laundry

2022

Ireland's Dirty Laundry

2022
For seven decades, the Irish state conspired with families, parishes and religious congregations to imprison and enslave over 10,000 Irish girls and women in the so-called Magdalene Laundries. After decades of silence, survivors of that system share their experiences during and since their incarceration, and reveal how they are having to fight for the care, redress and acknowledgement that was promised to them.
Joanna Lumley's India

2017

Joanna Lumley's India

2017
4
Joanna Lumley returns to the country of her birth for a deeply personal journey around the vibrant and unique country of India, traveling its length and breadth, an immersive and extraordinary exploration of its diverse landscapes, varying cultural traditions and incomparable spirit. Along the way, she meets an eclectic mix of people and discovers how independence has shaped India into the constantly evolving and endlessly fascinating country it is today.
1989: The Year that Made Us

2019

1989: The Year that Made Us

2019
7
A chronicle of the most consequential events of 1989, which saw the rise of radicalism, the intensification of tabloid news culture, the birth of the internet, and diverse voices gaining unprecedented traction.
The Ascent of Civilization

2014

The Ascent of Civilization

2014
The Ascent Of Civilsations’, questions the myths and unravels age-old clichés about some ancient cultures. It examines their strange and sometimes amusing idiosyncrasies, gives fresh insights into who they really were, and provides a novel take on their societies, peppered with surprising new revelations. This is a new look at the Ancients that will change our perception of them.
Country House Auction

2024

Country House Auction

2024
At Castle Durrow in the heart of Ireland, beautiful and extraordinary antique treasures are repaired, valued and bid for at this stunning country house auction.
Tomorrow's World: People of Science

2018

Tomorrow's World: People of Science

2018
Explore the future with a series of programmes and interactive digital content. Hosted by Brian Cox.
CSI on Trial

2022

CSI on Trial

2022
Host Molly Hermann reveals the lack of science behind some of the most well-known crime scene investigation tools, and tells the stories of the wrongfully convicted who went to prison for years.
The Yangtze River

2022

The Yangtze River

2022
PROMISELAND

2021

PROMISELAND

2021
Take an intimate journey with NBA rookie Ja Morant as he navigates the perils of the 2019–2020 season—not just a challenging year for live basketball, but for humanity. Apart from the suspension of his sport, the young point guard must grapple with a world utterly transformed by a global pandemic and the urgent call for racial justice. Guest stars include Carmelo Anthony, A’ja Wilson and more.