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.
Three long-term unemployed families on benefits will each be given a cash lump sum of £26,000 upfront (the current maximum amount of benefits given in a year to most families) in return for signing off. Will the families have what it takes to escape the benefit trap and start a business or get a job? Or will they just blow the lot?
The world's oldest psychiatric institution opens its doors in a documentary series challenging the myths, taboos and stigma around mental illness in Britain today.
Meet Aaron Best: a former NBA player who has fallen on hard times. The favorite son in a city where high school basketball stars are eternally idolized. Amid a government takeover in the city, Aaron catches the attention of Rose Fiori, the city's Political Kingmaker, who is intent on ensuring Camden's billion-dollar Development Initiative funnels directly into her purse.
Presented by Choppertown - Following four superbike riders through their dramatic British Superbike Season. They are the new gladiators, battling at 200MPH, riding through torturous conditions and risking life and limb at every race meeting. Only one can be the true champion. Film score by David Vanian of the Damned, music by Phil Collen of Def Leppard and Manraze.
Jesse James, master fabricator and founder of West Coast Choppers goes back to his metal-shaping roots in this educational and entertaining documentary series. Lots of great choppers and hot rods to see and lots of great tips from Jesse himself. No drama, just metal and grease.
At the site of his father's murder, Eli King discovers a mysterious crystal which imbues him with an array of special powers. As he tries to deal with the death of his father and find the men responsible, Eli must also grapple with the powers of the crystal and how it will indelibly alter the course of his life. What Eli doesn't know is that the men he is hunting have crystals of their own and need Eli's stone to fulfil an ancient and devastating prophecy which will threaten the lives of millions. And caught up in the middle of everything is Eli's best friend, Kay, and the love of his life, Maya.
The extraordinary development of modern techniques and equipment has heralded an inspiring new era in historical research. Now, with exclusive access to a team of experts and historians in Norway who are making astonishing new discoveries, this enlightening and entertaining two-part documentary challenges much of what we think we know about the great Nordic ‘warrior race', the Vikings.