An observational series that will chart entrepreneur David Fishwick's progress as he tries to create a bank from scratch and get it into profit in only 180 days.
The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and oil's key role in 20th century history are brought to life by participants and historians.
Mary Berry draws on her wealth of cookery know-how and shares a selection of her absolute favourite Christmas recipes - seasonal dishes guaranteed to go down a treat with family and friends.
This extraordinary series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth's continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of Earth's crust. As landmasses assemble and separate, they fuel volcanoes and spark earthquakes, building mountains and tearing valleys. We see the Earth, eons in the making, through the eyes of geologists and other scientists.
I Hostage is a documentary television series that tells the stories of people that were taken against their will and held captive, but managed to survive. Using first-hand accounts, expert analysis and recreations, I Hostage will take you inside some of the most dramatic and harrowing experiences ever documented.
Celebrating the third and biggest year yet, the Whole Home Concept House returns, bringing bolder and smarter design to one of the country's hottest markets just outside Denver. A modern take on slowed-down living, imagine a home that reconnects you with the natural world.
How does an oil platform work? What keeps a Boeing 747 up in the air? How big is the engine of a cross channel ferry? Engineering Giants lets us see these monster machines like never before. With access to some of the most fascinating demolition jobs on the planet, we'll get under the skin some of the largest things mankind has ever created and show you how they really work.
Behind the gates of the exclusive community of Avalon, dark secrets begin to be revealed, as murder and power struggles show the true nature of the glamorous citizens who live there.
CCTV Cities is a 2008 British television documentary program, produced and presented by journalist Donal MacIntyre. Each episode featured a British town or city. Leeds, Wigan, Edinburgh and London were all featured. The documentary was shown on Five.
Instances shown include an attempted suicide on a bridge in Leeds, where a man attempts to commit suicide by jumping into the River Aire, as well as police being attacked with missiles in Halton Moor, Leeds, when criminals attempted to regain a stolen car which the police were recovering.
This observational documentary series follows a genuine beginners’ class in stand-up comedy, taught by veteran comedian Rob McHugh. Ten students embark on a life-changing and hilarious quest to transform from curious novice to emerging comedian.