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Roar of The Lion

2019

Roar of The Lion

2019
7.7
Dhoni. Captain Cool. Thala. Multiple names, many stories. But there's one that the world has never heard. A riveting story about the darkest phase of his career, the unexpected ban on Chennai Super Kings, and the mother of all comebacks.
Jockeys

2009

Jockeys

2009
Jockeys is an American documentary sports reality television series that premiered on February 6, 2009 on Animal Planet. The series chronicles the professional lives of jockeys during the famous thirty-day Oak Tree Meet at Santa Anita Park. First and second season episodes aired on Friday nights. The second season, which premiered on August 21, 2009 added Corey Nakatani and Garrett Gomez to the featured jockeys while Jon Court departed to race in Kentucky. The taglines of the show are: ⁕"Win or Die Trying" for season 1 and ⁕"To Win It All You Have to Risk It All" for season 2. "Stronger" by Kanye West is used as the theme song.
Australia's Wild Odyssey

2023

Australia's Wild Odyssey

2023
7
Australia's Wild Odyssey follows the flow of water across the Australian continent to uncover the incredible connections that link all creatures on earth: from ants, to eagles to us.
Kaminer Inside

2018

Kaminer Inside

2018
4
Dans le passeport de...

2021

Dans le passeport de...

2021
7
Consummate world traveler Jean-Michel Dufaux gives viewers an inside take on their favourite celebrities as they recount their three most unforgettable voyages. Their tantalizing tales filled with memories, anecdotes, and a tinge of nostalgia are highlighted with travel photos and breathtaking images that will have many packing their bags before the show is over.
Atoms Alive

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Atoms Alive

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Atoms Alive is a series about DNA and genetics, which has been produced to support the biology curriculum for upper secondary students.
Secret Britain

2010

Secret Britain

2010
7
Exploring the hidden corners of the UK in search of the best the countryside has to offer.
God in America

2010

God in America

2010
6
God in America explores the tumultuous 400-year history of the intersection of religion and public life in America, from the first European settlements to the 2008 presidential election. This series examines how religious dissidents helped shape the American concept of religious liberty and the controversial evolution of that ideal in the nation's courts and political arena; how religious freedom and waves of new immigrants and religious revivals fueled competition in the religious marketplace; how movements for social reform -- from abolition to civil rights -- galvanized men and women to put their faith into political action; and how religious faith influenced conflicts from the American Revolution to the Cold War.
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway

2022

The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway

2022
A 4-part documentary series capturing the compelling story of James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway.
8 Countries 8 Directors & Sinan

2011

8 Countries 8 Directors & Sinan

2011
The Real Manhunter

2021

The Real Manhunter

2021
7.5
Former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton spent 30 years in the police force, a career that saw him lead many of the most high profile and successful murder investigations of his generation. In this true crime docuseries, Sutton revisits cases he led and explores everything from the crime itself through to the breakthrough moment when the suspect was identified and arrested.
De proefkeuken

2015

De proefkeuken

2015
La fabuleuse histoire des jouets

2021

La fabuleuse histoire des jouets

2021
10
Veleno

2021

Veleno

2021
7
In 1997 a peaceful provincial community is disrupted by a number of cases of pedophilia and Satanism.
The Hidden Truth of World War 2

2009

The Hidden Truth of World War 2

2009
The History Channel series The Lost Evidence recounts the moments of key battles in the European and Pacific theaters through the use of recently unearthed reconnaissance photos that were taken during the actual battle as well as in the days and weeks prior. Interviews with men on both sides of each battle offer a fresh look at the war. This series offers an unprecedented viewpoint of famous battles in Europe during WWII, using recently unearthed reconnaissance photos that were taken during the actual battles. For over 60 years these photographs have remained lost, or forgotten...until now. For the first time these original high-resolution images allow the viewer to track the battle, step by step from the air. Individual stories of courage and heroism can be placed in the exact location where they took place. Using cutting edge technology, unique archive film, re-enactments and extraordinary interviews with the men who were there
Did You See...?

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Did You See...?

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Did You See...? was a long-running British television documentary series which began on the BBC in 1980. The programme took a look back at the week's television with a discussion between the presenter and three guests. In the first run there was also an item on related issues. The presenters of Did You See...? were the journalist and broadcaster Sir Ludovic Kennedy, who fronted the programme from 1980 to 1988, and from 1991 to 1993 Jeremy Paxman. Sarah Dunant hosted the show while Kennedy was absent due to ill health. The format was to review the week's TV highlights, followed by an in depth review and critique of three selected shows with a panel of three notable public figures. The last segment of the show was a commissioned review of an aspect of TV by an independent reporter. Notable editions of Did You See...? include a 1986 edition which featured a look at the history of Blue Peter in which former presenter Peter Purves recalled that on the death of Blue Peter pet parrot Joey, the show's editor Biddy Baxter
Top Gear: The Races

2016

Top Gear: The Races

2016
From very early on in Top Gear's life the phrase 'We decided to have a race' has appeared often. Some of the races have been brief, and some have been simply epic. Matt LeBlanc, one of the fastest ever celebrities round the Top Gear test track, presents a selection of the greatest and most entertaining races from the past 13 years.
WB 100th Behind the Shield

2023

WB 100th Behind the Shield

2023
Explore the rich history of Warner Bros. through 17 short features with profiles on filmmakers, TV creators and fascinating stories about Warner Bros.' historic backlot and the studio's legacy of cinematic innovation.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery

2019

The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery

2019
7.3
The construction of the Egyptian pyramids remains an enigma, an unsolved mystery. But today, Egyptologists and archaeologists have developed a new tool which uses aerial and satellite images to provide valuable fresh clues about the position, construction, and evolution of these edifices. This series sets out to decode the mysteries of the pyramids' construction, and to recreate Egypt as it was more than 5000 years ago.
Combat Trains

2015

Combat Trains

2015
7
For over a century, locomotives played a vital role in wartime. We explore some of the trains and railways, from the American Civil War through World War II, that turned the tides of battles and changed history. Rarely seen archival footage and accounts from vets who were there highlight these thrilling stories of engineering genius and extraordinary bravery.