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The Stationary Ark

1975

The Stationary Ark

1975
The Stationary Ark was a documentary television miniseries hosted by zoologist Gerald Durrell on location at his Jersey Zoological Park in the United Kingdom. It was based on his 1976 book of the same name. The series was produced by Canadian company Nielsen-Ferns and aired from September to December 1975 on CBC Television and TVOntario. Ark on the Move, a follow-up TV series, was also hosted by Gerald Durrell.
The Hairy Bikers: Pubs That Built Britain

2016

The Hairy Bikers: Pubs That Built Britain

2016
8
The Hairy Bikers take their charm and humour on the road as they encounter brilliant, eccentric and fascinating people across Britain whose lives surround the nation’s pubs. Their epic journey will take them into the secret world of the pubs that made Britain. From the first Roman taverns, to Anglo Saxon alehouses which sprung up in peoples’ homes, and the travelers Inns providing respite for a more mobile population, they’ll reveal the fascinating story of how Britain’s pubs evolved - but also tells a bigger story of Britain itself.
Ancient Aliens: Special Presentation

2022

Ancient Aliens: Special Presentation

2022
8
These special compilation episodes of "Ancient Aliens" explore the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for thousands of years.
Inside the Bank of England

2019

Inside the Bank of England

2019
A documentary look inside the Bank of England during the turbulent year 2018
Twisted Sisters

2018

Twisted Sisters

2018
7
The most outrageous and provocative crimes ever committed by sisters, who sometimes work together and sometimes turn against each other.
Sagenhaft

2013

Sagenhaft

2013
Kerttu ja Markku - Toivoa etsimässä

2024

Kerttu ja Markku - Toivoa etsimässä

2024
Africa's Deadly Kingdoms

2018

Africa's Deadly Kingdoms

2018
An exploration of Africa's diverse landscapes, including its deserts and grass plains, as well as the creatures that are unlike any other on Earth.
La grande traversée

2017

La grande traversée

2017
Aboard a replica of an 18th century ship, ten participants set sail from the port of La Rochelle, France. Their destination: Quebec City. Dressed in period attire, fed the typical fare, and obliged to travel as their ancestors once did.
The Hand of Stalin

1990

The Hand of Stalin

1990
Examining the legacy of Stalin's 25 years of crimes against humanity through the experiences of victims and perpetrators, the films also show how people's memories of that time persist in the present day. Some victims who have stayed silent for over 50 years now speak out.
Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places

2013

Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places

2013
In this documentary series, Ifor ap Glyn travels across Britain, exploring some if its most holy and sacred sites.
Hustlers Gamblers Crooks

2024

Hustlers Gamblers Crooks

2024
6
Hustlers Gamblers Crooks features true stories of high-flying hustlers, gamblers and con artists, told by those who lived them. Structured like a Hollywood thriller, it is full of poignant moments. Cheer on these underdogs who risk everything to change their future.
The End of the Ottoman Empire

2016

The End of the Ottoman Empire

2016
9
The Ottomans ruled over three continents and seven seas for six centuries. The century-long collapse of the Ottoman Empire created a whole new world along with many political, religious and ethnic challenges that persist to the present day – in Bosnia, in Kosovo, in Turkey, in Lebanon, in Syria, in Israel, in Palestine, in Irak…
Les Enfants Du Rock

1982

Les Enfants Du Rock

1982
Storm Stories

2003

Storm Stories

2003
6
Storm Stories is a non-fiction television series aired on The Weather Channel and Zone Reality hosted and narrated by meteorologist and Storm-Tracker Jim Cantore. Storm Stories showcases various types of severe weather, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. Each episode features a famous severe storm and had survivors sharing their experience during the storm. The program also featured real footage of the storm, but typically a re-enactment would be used because no footage is available. The videos would often play while the survivors offer their account of what is being shown. Often, TWC would air a special week dedicated to one specific type of storm.
The Tale of Sweden

1985

The Tale of Sweden

1985
9
Series about Sweden's prehistory by Bo G Eriksson and Carl Löfman
China from the Inside

2007

China from the Inside

2007
China is rapidly becoming a world power, but much of the country and its people remain hidden to those outside its borders. China from the Inside, provides a rare insider's view of China, her institutions and people. China is at a critical point in its history -- it is richer and stronger than ever, but the clash between economic policies and the Communist political agenda complicates the lives of many of its citizens. China from the Inside includes perspectives ranging from those of the powerful to the powerless, the scholars and the uneducated, and the supporters and detractors of today's China. It does not shy away from China's many contradictions, with scenes from some of the most breathtaking places on the planet as well as the most polluted. Across four extraordinary hours, the series explores a country of 1.3 billion people undergoing astonishing growth while facing prodigious obstacles.
No One Can Hear You Scream

2022

No One Can Hear You Scream

2022
4
Survivors and investigators tell the true stories of horrifying crimes in the most isolated corners of the country, and one thing is perfectly clear -- no one is safe when they are alone.
Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons

2016

Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons

2016
tvN Shift

2018

tvN Shift

2018
Documentaries that offer a shift in perspective on a variety of topics in modern society.