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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

2014

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

2014
2
This series is presented by self-confessed Python nut Hugh Bonneville, each show with a group of five famous comedians remembering their favourite Python moments. Each guest chooses a sketch (or two) and it's played with their comments..
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?

2022

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?

2022
5.7
The film follows Ghislaine Maxwell growing up in Oxford as the daughter of notorious media tycoon and fraudster Robert Maxwell, her life in London, and then her reinvention in New York, where she meets Jeffrey Epstein.
Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel

2025

Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel

2025
8.1
The unbelievable true tale of convicted drug trafficker Owen Hanson's rise from USC college football champion to smuggling for the world's most dangerous cartel.
Crime Inc.

1984

Crime Inc.

1984
With archive film including home movies and FBI surveillance material, the award-winning Crime Inc. tells the true story behind the world's most powerful crime syndicate, the Mob, La Cosa Nostra or The Mafia. Interviews with mob members turned informants, including former boss Jimmy 'The Weasel' Fratianno, reveal the inner workings of the mafia, from the ritual of becoming a "made" man and their code of honor, to the harrowing and detailed descriptions of their work, accompanied by equally graphic images and film footage.
The Will: Family Secrets Revealed

2010

The Will: Family Secrets Revealed

2010
A looks at the most contentious stories of inheritance and an exploration of the family dynamics, legal wrangling and high emotions surrounding real-life stories in a world where grief and greed collide.
Xploration Earth 2050

2014

Xploration Earth 2050

2014
7
What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math lead us? Host Chuck Pell takes viewers on a mind bending journey in search of these answers.
Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity

2011

Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity

2011
8
Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the electrifying story of our quest to master nature's most mysterious force - electricity. Until fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the modern world and underpins every aspect of our technological advancements. Without electricity, we would be lost. This series tells of dazzling leaps of imagination and extraordinary experiments - a story of maverick geniuses who used electricity to light our cities, to communicate across the seas and through the air, to create modern industry and to give us the digital revolution.
MonsterQuest

2007

MonsterQuest

2007
7.7
Follows the search for various cryptozoological creatures and paranormal entities reportedly witnessed around the world.
Departures

2008

Departures

2008
8.1
From epic landscapes and unforgettable culture, to the often trying times that come with international travel, Departures chronicles the unforgettable friendships, personal successes and sometimes crushing disappointments that befall travellers Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach on their journey. Departures is as much about the journey as it is the destination.
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

2023

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

2023
Gavin & Stacey stars Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb take a 210-mile road trip from Billericay to Barry Island.
Cruise Ship Killers

2020

Cruise Ship Killers

2020
10
Cruise Ship Killers is a true crime series that tells the stories of people who never returned home after taking a holiday on a cruise ship, featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts.
Stepping Up

2012

Stepping Up

2012
Stepping Up was a five-part drama programme shown on the CBBC Channel from 3 to 7 September 2012. It was a series of one-off dramas about children making the move from primary to secondary school.
Her Story: The Female Revolution

2016

Her Story: The Female Revolution

2016
Full Steam Ahead

2016

Full Steam Ahead

2016
9.3
With the help of Victorian steam enthusiasts across the country, historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Alex Langlands journey back in time to the era of steam which shaped modern Britain.
Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty

2021

Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty

2021
8
Continuing the compelling saga of the heartstring-tugging, dramatic tale of survival revolving around three families of meerkats who are descendants of the legendary meerkat matriarch, Flower. Neighbors and rivals who share a bloodline are forced to compete for food and resources in an environment that is undergoing a great deal of change: the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.
Marc Márquez: All In

2023

Marc Márquez: All In

2023
7.1
The remarkable story of the eight-time MotoGP world champion. Marc Márquez is facing the most difficult decision of his career. You will need to take drastic measures to try to win again. The series illustrates directly and in the first person a decisive year in the life and career of Marc. The fear, the risk, the suffering, the emotion of the races and the infinite ambition of the one who wants to be champion again.
The Challenge: ETA

2020

The Challenge: ETA

2020
6.1
The story of how the Guardia Civil, a militarized police force, fought for nearly half a century against ETA, a ruthless terrorist gang dedicated to murder, kidnapping, extortion and arms and drug smuggling while cynically demanding independence for the Basque Country in northern Spain.
Building The Dream

2013

Building The Dream

2013
8
Many people think building their dream home is out of their budget. But it doesn't have to be. As far as architectural designer Charlie Luxton is concerned, it doesn't have to break the bank, and he wants to prove it. As presenter of `Building the Dream', Luxton works with potential homeowners looking to turn a plot of land into their dream home that suits their lifestyles but doesn't cost too much to build. He helps them get the best out of their designs and introduces them to others who have created their own dream homes. The first-time builders then must choose whether to take the advice under consideration in their designs or ignore it and stick to their original plans.
The Money Game

2024

The Money Game

2024
7.5
Name, Image, and Likeness has turned many college athletes into celebrities. But fame and fortune won't shield them from the pressure of competition. Social media phenom and gymnast Olivia Dunne longs to win a championship in her senior year. Meanwhile, quarterback Jayden Daniels has his NFL dreams and the hopes of all Louisiana on his shoulders ahead of a showdown with archrival Alabama.
You Are Here

2023

You Are Here

2023
A travel memoir series hosted by award-winning actor, playwright and director Colman Domingo, who takes us on an intimate tour of the cities, places and hidden spots that hold special meaning in his life story.