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Queerstralia

2023

Queerstralia

2023
5
Join award-winning comedian and professional lesbian Zoe Coombs Marr, as we wipe away the straightwashing and reveal the untold and frankly fascinating Queer history of Australia.
Lost Gold of the Aztecs

2022

Lost Gold of the Aztecs

2022
6.7
Follow three families determined to break the 500-year-old curse of Emperor Montezuma and find the lost treasure estimated to be worth over $3 billion dollars. The series intercuts each family’s epic adventure as they search for the 7 Cities of Gold on three different properties in three different states – the Dillmans in Utah, the Hoaglands in Nevada, and the Villescases in New Mexico.
Helicopter ER

2016

Helicopter ER

2016
4.3
Series looking at the life-saving work of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
People Magazine Investigates: Crimes of Fashion

2018

People Magazine Investigates: Crimes of Fashion

2018
7.3
Investigation Discovery joins forces with reporters from People magazine to tell stories of high-end fashion icons and their couture crimes that captured headlines. The adage"if looks could kill" takes on entirely unique meaning in the series, which grants People's journalists exclusive access beyond the catwalk to reveal that fashion can sometimes be fatal. The hourlong tales of depravity, obsession, and family betrayal in the fashion world all have a common thread -- cold-blooded murder.
Food Markets: In the Belly of the City

2013

Food Markets: In the Belly of the City

2013
2
Going to the local market when we visit a foreign city is something we all love to do. More people visit them in one day than all the city's art museums put together. Markets attract us for their colours, smells, people, sounds and taste.
The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway

2017

The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway

2017
6.3
A man searches for answers about his daughter's mysterious disappearance from Aruba in 2005.
Cooper's Treasure

2017

Cooper's Treasure

2017
6.5
The incredible story of 1960's legendary astronaut Gordon Cooper and the secret treasure map he began from space.
Ultimate Survival WWII

2019

Ultimate Survival WWII

2019
Survival expert Hazen Audel travels across the globe to relive some of the most extraordinary stories of wilderness survival from World War II.
Derren Brown: The Experiments

2011

Derren Brown: The Experiments

2011
7.8
Derren Brown uses deception as a skill to overcome common misbeliefs and fears of individuals.
Lost Cities of the Bible

2022

Lost Cities of the Bible

2022
8.2
A land of myth and legend, ancient Iraq is the cradle of human civilization; and now, pioneering archaeologists gain rare access to investigate sacred sites and reveal the truth behind forgotten Biblical cities.
The Secrets of Quantum Physics

2014

The Secrets of Quantum Physics

2014
6.6
Professor of physics Jim Al-Khalili investigates the most accurate and yet perplexing scientific theory ever - quantum physics.
My Strange Addiction: Still Addicted?

2023

My Strange Addiction: Still Addicted?

2023
Unusual cravings and strange obsessions consume these addicts' lives. Hear brand new addiction stories and catch up with fan favorites from the past.
Inside the Tower of London

2018

Inside the Tower of London

2018
8
At 950 years old, the Tower of London is one of the oldest landmarks in Britain and has had many famous residents over the centuries, from Guy Fawkes to the Kray twins. But the only people who live in the ancient stronghold these days are the 37 ‘Yeoman Warders’ – or Beefeaters – who guard the walls and look after the three million visitors who walk through the gates every year.
In the Eye of the Storm

2024

In the Eye of the Storm

2024
7.6
This series reveals recent natural disasters as they happened in real-time through footage captured by eyewitnesses who found themselves in the wrong place at the right time and boldly held up their camera phones to capture the eye of the storm.
Scamanda

2025

Scamanda

2025
5.3
Docuseries based on the podcast of the same name. The story of Amanda Riley — a wife, mother, blogger and Christian — whose tragic cancer tale captivates thousands. But Amanda has a secret that she's dying to keep, and after an anonymous tip to an investigative reporter, her own words may prove to be her downfall.
Transformed

2022

Transformed

2022
You will be shocked and encouraged at the Bible’s ability to pinpoint a believer’s struggle, and offer a powerful cure. With the aid of Dr. Greg Gifford and Dr. Dale Johnson, your confidence in the Bible will grow, and you will be equipped to counsel others, or yourself. You will be transformed.
Prison Chronicles

2024

Prison Chronicles

2024
The series takes you inside some of the world’s most notorious prisons. Every episode delves into the unique history of a specific prison, showcasing its wildest practices, infamous inmates, harrowing events, and ingenious escapes. Spanning 1,000 years, the series covers legendary institutions from the historic Tower of London to today’s high-tech ADX, where El Chapo is currently held. Through interviews with journalists, former correctional officers, and previously incarcerated individuals, the series offers an authentic glimpse into the inner workings of these prisons.
To Catch a Killer

2014

To Catch a Killer

2014
7
(CA) A team led by criminologist and former detective Dr. Mike Arntfield uses its advanced skills, which include medical biophysics and private investigating along with 21st-century technology to try to solve longstanding mysteries and give victims' families closure. In each episode, the team goes into the field in search of new leads by talking with family members, dissecting new and old evidence, and re-enacting the crimes in their quest to solve these longstanding mysteries.
Ross Kemp: Middle East

2010

Ross Kemp: Middle East

2010
Ross Kemp journeys to the Middle East where the bitter conflict has cost tens of thousands of lives and forced millions to live in fear and misery. Ross visits Gaza one year on from Operation Cast Lead, a massive Israeli military assault on the Gaza Strip that saw as many as 1,400 Palestinians die, thousands of homes destroyed, and much of Gaza's infrastructure obliterated. He then travels to Israel and discovers a country divided, one that is surrounded by enemies and living under the constant fear of rocket attacks and suicide bombs from groups dedicated to its destruction.
Stadium Lockup

2025

Stadium Lockup

2025
10
Follows the security team at the Cleveland Browns' stadium during game day, with more than 500 CCTV cameras monitored in real time, capturing large-scale brawls, lifesaving resuscitations, and heartfelt reunions with missing children.