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Wildest Islands

2012

Wildest Islands

2012
8.1
Islands can be home to the most extreme examples of life and the some of the most dramatic landscapes. Natural selection fuels evolution in the most extraordinary way. Isolated for hundreds of thousands of years, pockets of individuals survive, thrive and adapt to fill all available niches fuelling a rapid development of new species. Wildest Islands, a stunning five-part series featuring the world’s most spectacular island locations. Dive into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean; journey through the lush forests of Zanzibar; discover the unspoilt environs of the Hebrides; and uncover the enduring wonders of the Galapagos Islands as Wildest Islands investigates the rich history of these pristine paradises.
The Test

2020

The Test

2020
7.6
A docuseries following the Australian Men’s Cricket Team, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s best cricket teams fell from grace and was forced to reclaim their title and integrity.
Le Mans: Racing Is Everything

2017

Le Mans: Racing Is Everything

2017
5.8
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a motor race like no other. Taking place in France each year, it is an endurance test for drivers and cars that literally takes 24 hours to complete. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to the Côte D’Azur, shot in breathtaking 4K and with unprecedented access to six of the teams competing for glory, Le Mans: Racing is Everything is motorsport as you’ve never seen it before.
Jade Fever

2015

Jade Fever

2015
7
A reality show following a family-owned mining company drilling for jade in the B.C., Canada.
El show: crónica de un asesinato

2023

El show: crónica de un asesinato

2023
7.6
The murder of Paco Stanley, the most popular comedian on television in Mexico, unleashes a series of intrigues in the world of politics and entertainment. Through an in-depth investigation, the use of archival material of the time and the direct testimony of the main people involved in the case, this documentary series delves into the culture of show business and exposes the lies and tragedies that unexpectedly marked the arrival of democracy in Mexico in the year 2000.
On Death Row

2012

On Death Row

2012
6.8
A two part series on an inside look at a maximum security prison in Texas featuring interviews with death row inmates.
Narrow Escapes

2024

Narrow Escapes

2024
We meet those who call the waterways – the UK’s canal network - home. Whether it be retirees looking for freedom, young people searching for an affordable alternative to the cost-of-living crisis, newlyweds, families or divorcees, we’ll be introduced to a new and vibrant community made up of people from all walks of life, ages and backgrounds.
Mysteries Decoded

2019

Mysteries Decoded

2019
7.5
U.S. Navy veteran turned private investigator Jennifer Marshall investigates some of America's greatest unsolved mysteries.
Paramedics on Scene

2019

Paramedics on Scene

2019
Documentary following the life-saving work of Scotland's paramedics.
The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021

The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021
7
Delving even deeper into the stories behind the ruthless innovators and entrepreneurs featured in The Food that Built America, this docuseries spotlights the rest of the story you didn’t know, telling the super-charged, bite-sized history of all of the foods you love in 30 minutes or less.
Surf Girls

2023

Surf Girls

2023
8.8
The next generation of Native Hawaiian female surfers compete at elite levels to earn a coveted spot on the World Tour of professional Surfing. This 4 part series offers behind the scenes access as they train, navigate family responsibilities and battle against the highest ranking surfers to get to the top of the podium.
Young Charlie Chaplin

1989

Young Charlie Chaplin

1989
10
The challenging and spirited early life of cinema's first great comedic artist, Charlie Chaplin, is portrayed. The innately talented young Charlie must overcome a wayward life of poverty and familial chaos to reach the pinnacle of stardom.
The Great Escapists

2021

The Great Escapists

2021
6.2
Shipwrecked on a remote desert island, Hammond and Belleci use their engineering and scientific skills to not only to survive, but to construct a paradise island playground.
James May: Oh Cook!

2020

James May: Oh Cook!

2020
6.6
James May is not a chef. But that’s the whole point: you don’t need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub – all from the comfort of a home economist’s kitchen – he’ll knock up delicious recipes that you can actually make yourself, with ingredients you can actually buy. And all without the usual television cooking format trickery.
Big History

2013

Big History

2013
7.8
Explores many facets of epic moments in history from the past 13.7 billion years, from a Big History perspective.
Game 7

2024

Game 7

2024
Bringing together the two greatest words in the world of sports to life, this anthology series highlights the most memorable win or go home games in sports history.
This Is Football

2019

This Is Football

2019
5.7
An emotionally-charged, six-part documentary, exploring football's extraordinary impact on the world. From the streets of Delhi to the fields of post-war Rwanda to the pitches of the Champions League, this globe-spanning series tells a unique story of the game and its power to unite countries, inspire generations and captivate billions.
FaceOff: Inside the NHL

2024

FaceOff: Inside the NHL

2024
7.3
This series gives unprecedented access to the National Hockey League's biggest teams and most compelling players, all at different stages of their careers, as they embark throughout the season on the ultimate pursuit of glory – winning the coveted Stanley Cup.
Billion Dollar Wreck

2016

Billion Dollar Wreck

2016
4.5
Fifty miles off the coast of Nantucket, 250 feet beneath the Atlantic, lies the RMS Republic and her secret treasure. A famed White Star liner, Republic, set sail three years before her sister-ship Titanic. Like Titanic, she met a similar fate at the bottom of the ocean. As soon as Republic sank, rumors spread of a precious cargo, but Republic has kept her secrets intact for over a century. Until now. Life-long treasure hunter Martin Bayerle has devoted the past 35 years of his life researching the Republic and proving the existence of her reputed cargo of 150,000 American Eagle gold coins–a bounty worth a billion dollars in today’s economy. The quest to recover the gold is a siren’s call he’s answered before. In 1987, Martin raised millions of dollars for an expedition to recover her gold, but searched the wrong section of the massive vessel and came home empty-handed. The failure left Martin broke, embroiled in lawsuits, estranged from his wife and, eventually, landed him in prison. Despi
Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer

2020

Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer

2020
7.2
After years of silence, Ted Bundy’s long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall, her daughter Molly, and other survivors come forward for the first time in a docuseries that reframes Bundy’s crimes from a female perspective. The series reveals how Bundy’s pathological hatred of women collided with the culture wars and the feminist movement of the 1970s in one of the most infamous crime stories of our time.