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Killer Carnies

2020

Killer Carnies

2020
8.5
Don’t be scared of the rickety rollercoaster or the haunted house. It’s not the rides that will kill you. It’s the people. KILLER CARNIES unravels stories of violent crime with mysterious ties to carnivals, town fairs or arcades – deceptively cheery places perfectly poised for spine-chilling horror. Each case reveals the crime scenes behind the bright lights where detectives must piece together the truth, encountering suspicious drifters and family members left devastated by tragedy. How did the epitome of American fun descend into something so deadly? In KILLER CARNIES, it becomes clear that it’s not always fun at the fair
Go Gently

2025

Go Gently

2025
Bonnie Wright and Pattie Gonia embark on a journey of discovery as they travel a scenic road trip from LA to Portland to learn how communities along the route are inspiring eco-friendly practices to the way we eat, shop and travel.
The Hustlers

2015

The Hustlers

2015
An inside look at the cut throat high-stakes world of competitive pool players following some of the region's top-ranked pool sharks as they attempt to outwit and outplay all those who dare to challenge.
Heavy Metal Task Force

2009

Heavy Metal Task Force

2009
Wild

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Wild

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Wild is a one-hour American documentary television series that premiered in 2006 on the National Geographic Channel.
Islands: Nature's Wild Laboratories

2023

Islands: Nature's Wild Laboratories

2023
6
Each episode reveals how the unique geology of these islands forces the animals that evolved there to interact in exceptional ways: they are mother nature's freewheeling laboratories. From pygmy elephants navigating environmental changes to addicted baby dingoes never before filmed, Islands offers a glimpse into rare, heartbreaking and inspiring stories of wonder, struggle and survival.
How It Works

2012

How It Works

2012
Mark Miodownik reveals how the properties of materials are made to work for us
Beast Hunter

2011

Beast Hunter

2011
The Crimes that Changed Us

2020

The Crimes that Changed Us

2020
8.8
The stories of murder investigations and their extraordinary consequences, which overturned laws, transformed police interrogation and revolutionised forensic detection.
Women on Death Row

2023

Women on Death Row

2023
“Women on Death Row” tells the stories of America’s most rarefied criminals: women who have been convicted of murder and sentenced to the ultimate punishment—the death penalty. Each episode profiles a harrowing crime and trial through exclusive interviews with the convicted women, witnesses, family members of victims, family members of the convicted women, attorneys, and law enforcement officials. The series also covers the appeals process, including resentencing in some cases, and looks at how new legislation in some states impacts the conditions under which the convicted women live in prison as they await their fate.
My Paranormal Nightmare

2020

My Paranormal Nightmare

2020
8.3
Are ghosts and demons dwelling among us? The Fourman Brothers, a family of paranormal investigators, investigate four hauntings, including a demonic entity, a murderous specter, a dangerous force, and a dark presence in this documentary series.
Aaron Hernandez: An ID Murder Mystery

2020

Aaron Hernandez: An ID Murder Mystery

2020
10
A look at the life and downfall of Aaron Hernandez.
For the Love of Bread

2021

For the Love of Bread

2021
Discover the personalities and places behind different breads eaten the world over. Every country has its own flavour, shaped by the local produce, culture, history and bakers that spend their lives making this delicious diet staple. We're going to find the influential people behind these breads and not only learn about how they make their masterpieces, but also explore their community and tell the story behind how they came to be a baker.
Caged

2012

Caged

2012
A group of young MMA fighters growing up in small town Louisiana and struggling to make something of their lives, both inside and outside of the cage.
Deep Time History

2016

Deep Time History

2016
8
The story of humans is often driven by events from the prehistoric past. How did physics, geology, biology, chemistry shape our history?
Conmen Case Files

2007

Conmen Case Files

2007
True stories detailing the exploits of some of the world's most audacious con artists.
Dumb, Drunk & Racist

2012

Dumb, Drunk & Racist

2012
Journalist Joe Hildebrand takes four Indians on a road trip around Australia to examine our worst stereotypes – are we really beer-swilling, racist bogans, or are we simply misunderstood?
The Rapist's Journal

2023

The Rapist's Journal

2023
9
Accused of more than 20 rapes and confessing to a total of 96 rapes - the question of how this person could have acted in impunity for so long is raised in this documentary. When the police eventually arrested him, one of the strongest pieces of evidence was a diary where he had written details of the victims, the crime scenes and the planned future attacks.
Banged Up: Teens Behind Bars

2019

Banged Up: Teens Behind Bars

2019
Eight British teen tearaways are incarcerated in one of America's toughest jails in a bid to divert them from a life of crime.
Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death

2013

Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death

2013
9
Historian and author Helen Castor, presenter of the popular series She-Wolves, explores how the people of the Middle Ages handled the most fundamental moments of transition in life: birth, marriage and death. In doing so she reveals how people in the medieval world thought and what they believed in. For the people of the Middle Ages the teachings of the Catholic Church shaped thoughts and beliefs across the whole of Western Europe. But by the end of the Middle Ages the Church would find itself in the grip of momentous change and the way of medieval birth, marriage and death would never be quite the same again.