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Keep On Dancing

2022

Keep On Dancing

2022
Myf Warhurst hosts this two-part special, following nine older Australians over a 12-week experiment exploring the power of dance for people over the age of 65.
The Family

2008

The Family

2008
5
The Family is a British fly-on-the-wall documentary series that began airing 17 September 2008 on Channel 4. Each season follows a chosen family, consisting of parents and their children. The project aim was to gain a picture of everyday family life in the United Kingdom, as film-maker and director Jonathan Smith attempted to "condense four months of ordinary family life into eight films". The series is a revival of the original series of the same name that first aired in 1974.
There's Something About Megan

2017

There's Something About Megan

2017
Reality series following TOWIE's Megan McKenna as she tries to realise her ambitions to become a pop singer.
How to Get Rich

2023

How to Get Rich

2023
6.4
Money holds power over us — but it doesn't have to. Finance expert Ramit Sethi works with people across the US to help them achieve their richest lives.
A Vida Depois do Tombo

2021

A Vida Depois do Tombo

2021
6.2
Curitiba's rapper Karol Conká participated in the 21st edition of Big Brother Brasil and was eliminated with 99.17%, the biggest rejection in the history of the reality show. During her participation in the game, the singer was massively criticized for her attitudes and comments towards other participants of the house, such as Lucas Penteado, Juliette Freire, Arcrebiano and Carla Díaz.
World War II In Numbers

2019

World War II In Numbers

2019
8
Documentary using recorded figures and statistics to outline the full extent of the conflict, explaining the horrors of war and how it ever came to take place.
Who Was Jesus?

2009

Who Was Jesus?

2009
9
The Sycamore Gap Mystery

2025

The Sycamore Gap Mystery

2025
6.5
When the beloved 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall is mysteriously felled overnight, public outrage erupts worldwide. This gripping two-part true-crime documentary follows Northumbria Police’s unprecedented investigation, with exclusive access to detectives, witnesses and never-before-seen evidence. As officers untangle a bizarre case with no CCTV and no witnesses, the series explores the cultural impact of the tree’s loss and the global fight for justice in one of the UK’s most unusual environmental crimes.
J'aurais donc dû, docteur!

2016

J'aurais donc dû, docteur!

2016
Some people see their lives dramatically turned upside down because they waited for too long before seeking care. The documentary series showcases individual who should have rapidly consulted with a doctor when the first signs of illness appeared, before the situation became critical.
Gold Coast Cops

2014

Gold Coast Cops

2014
3.5
Follow the work of Gold Coast police officers from the newly created Rapid Action & Patrols Group (RAP). The elite taskforce is responsible for policing everything from bikie gangs and street violence to drug heists and organised crime.
Sex 'n' Pop

2004

Sex 'n' Pop

2004
2
Looks at the overwhelming impact pop music has had since the 90s and how our media saturated society has allowed pop music to become an overtly commercial product. The kids' have been subjected to, and manipulated by sophisticated marketing ploys from the pop music industry in order to maintain their huge profits. What kind of effect does this have on youth culture? What kind of youth do adolescents get to enjoy today, if their world seems to be one reality talent show after another? How much are adolescents affected by the stereotypes portrayed in pop video culture? Sex'n'Pop seeks to find answers to these questions.
Strip the City

2012

Strip the City

2012
8
Strip The City uses stunning CGI animation and expedition - driven actuality to strip major cities naked of their steel, concrete, air, ocean and bedrock - layer by layer, act by act - to explore their hidden infrastructure and solve key mysteries surrounding their origins, geology, archaeology, industry, weather and engineering. Each episode will explore six iconic features of each city - one per act. Each icon will take us a layer deeper into the city. They will range from man - made skyscrapers and metro systems to natural dunes and lakes.
Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales

2024

Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales

2024
Documentary focusing on Reuben Owen from Our Yorkshire Farm, attempting to grow his new heavy plant machinery business with his best friends Tommy and Sarah in the Yorkshire Dales.
Uptown Otters

2022

Uptown Otters

2022
Paddle around Singapore, where otter clans clash over surf, turf, and the right to rule their urban roosts. Meet the group’s feisty matriarchs, who ban outsiders from their close-knit communities but coexist with their human neighbours just fine.
Scienza Brutta

2016

Scienza Brutta

2016
Russia From Above

2018

Russia From Above

2018
7.3
Natural history series focusing on the spectacular scenery and indigenous wildlife of Russia. The team undertakes a nine month venture to capture the length and breadth of the largest country on Earth from a birds eye view with the best aerial cameras in the world including locations granted film permits for the very first time in cinematic history.
O Século do Globo

2025

O Século do Globo

2025
9
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the newspaper O Globo, the documentary was created by Pedro Bial and combines previously unpublished interviews, historical reconstructions and archives from the newspaper and TV Globo.
I Never Knew That About Britain

2014

I Never Knew That About Britain

2014
I Never Knew That About Britain, anchored by Paul Martin, explores Britain’s rich and surprising history, unearthing eccentric characters and stories from Britain’s past and celebrating some of the greatest technological, artistic, scientific and political achievements of the British people. Based on the bestselling book series by Christopher Winn, Paul will be joined by science presenter, Steve Mould, and British historian and broadcaster, Suzannah Lipscomb. From traffic lights to the humble toilet, from the flying bike to the skyscraper, the trio of presenters travel the length of Great Britain to reveal the unusual stories and meet the people connected with them. Across eight episodes, I Never Knew That About Britain is an entertaining cornucopia of all the things you never knew about Britain.
Gifted Kids

2019

Gifted Kids

2019
7.5
Through their passion, and armed with their tremendous talent, children of all over the world are reinventing the word “gifted”. As they progress, these young athletes, musicians and artists, must reconcile their dream of surpassing themselves with their young age, and their day-to-day lives.
Slow Tour - Italians not by chance

2012

Slow Tour - Italians not by chance

2012
Syusy Blady and Patrizio Roversi visit Italy, discovering the lesser-known places far from mass tourism. All this while recommending ideal locations for a relaxing weekend, low-cost places and suggestions for enjoying Italian landscapes without spending too much.