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Xploration Awesome Planet

2014

Xploration Awesome Planet

2014
Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, explores the most spectacular places - on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth - in this riveting earth science series.
Countdown to Apocalypse

2012

Countdown to Apocalypse

2012
7
Experts review prophecies about the Mayan calender and the significance of December 21, 2012.
America's War on Drugs

2017

America's War on Drugs

2017
6.7
The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.
America: Our Defining Hours

2020

America: Our Defining Hours

2020
10
A relevant, emotional tale of how the US, as a nation, seized moments of crisis to create a better tomorrow. The series draws upon 300+ years of US history, from the Mayflower, the American Civil War to September 11.
The Secret History of the British Garden

2015

The Secret History of the British Garden

2015
Monty Don explores the fascinating history and evolution of the British garden, from the seventeenth century through to the modern day.
Confessions of Octomom

2025

Confessions of Octomom

2025
Once known as Octomom, Natalie Suleman provides an intimate look at her life story and her life today as a mother of 14 children.
Million Dollar Genius

2016

Million Dollar Genius

2016
This series profiles people who had simple ideas that they, through hard work and perseverance, turned into highly successful products. Each hour long episode includes multiple inspirational stories that contain their share of drama but end with big payoffs for the inventors. Those profiled include the creator of the Java Jacket, the cardboard sleeve that is ubiquitous on coffee cups, and the inventor of the Rollerblade, whose subsequent idea for a collapsible garden hose made him additional millions. Each tale begins with the "light bulb moment" when the idea was first conceived, continuing through the development and eventual marketing of the product that resulted from the initial thought.
Die Kanarischen Inseln

2013

Die Kanarischen Inseln

2013
9
Hello Birdy

2014

Hello Birdy

2014
In Hello Birdy the inimitable Australian actor William McInnes gets up close and personal with some of Australia's diverse birdlife like never before. Have you ever seen a birdwatcher in a malleefowl suit or a giant yellow codpiece? Or someone using the mythical rubber red-bellied black snake to scare off a brush turkey? Have you ever wondered what to say to a horny male emu while brandishing an artificial cloaca (bird's reproductive organ)? No, well, William doesn't have much idea either, and the results are hilarious!
Beyond Invention

2004

Beyond Invention

2004
Beyond Invention is a 8-part documentary television series that premiered on February 12, 2004 on Discovery Channel Canada and, as of 2007, airs on the Science Channel. The series was produced by Mystique Films in partnership with Gryphon Productions and is narrated by John Payne. It primarily focuses on future and fictional technology that inspires many movies we see today.
Saving Sirga: Journey into the Heart of a Lion

2017

Saving Sirga: Journey into the Heart of a Lion

2017
Filmed with unrivaled intimacy this unforgettable and authentic story takes an in-depth look at a remarkable cross-species bond, and the passion and dedication required to save just one lion.
Secrets of the Chippendales Murders

2022

Secrets of the Chippendales Murders

2022
6.7
Chippendales was a nightclub that aimed to allure and please women with its scantily clad male dancers and vivacious music, and quickly advanced toward a pop culture phenomenon, until it came crashing down. Through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen crime scene video and declassified FBI surveillance audio, the special unravels the hidden tale of how sex, jealousy, arson, hefty-bags filled with cash and mafia shakedowns all led up to one of the most outrageous murders in American history.
The Royal Family at War

2019

The Royal Family at War

2019
When members of the British royal family fall out there can be consequences for the future of the monarch and the country as a whole. This by charting scandalous love affairs, bitter disputes and all kinds of royal rifts and tiffs.
The Inflight Food Trip

2019

The Inflight Food Trip

2019
6 Part Documentary series, following inflight food guru Nik Loukas, as we delve into the world of Airline Food. From concept to kitchen to serving you at 35,000ft
Serial Killers

2009

Serial Killers

2009
8
Underwater Universe

2011

Underwater Universe

2011
The Secret Life of...

2012

The Secret Life of...

2012
This brand new and exclusive 14-part series lifts the lid on established and renowned superstars from history to reveal their secret lives. But Secret Life Of… is a biography with a difference – with its tongue firmly in its cheek, it deliciously dishes the dirt on icons of the past, including Henry VIII, Marie Antoinette and Napoleon.
Smartest Guy in the Room

2016

Smartest Guy in the Room

2016
Smartest Guy in the Room pits geniuses with 140+ IQs against one another as they compete in challenges involving feats of skill across a variety of topics.
Celebrity Ghost Stories

2020

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2020
10
Psychic-medium Kim Russo brings some of the biggest names in entertainment back to the sites of their previous paranormal experiences for an unfiltered, emotional, and sometimes terrifying reunion with the ghosts of their past.
The Churchills

2012

The Churchills

2012
The Churchills is a 2012 documentary in three parts written and presented by David Starkey tells the story of two great war leaders Winston Churchill and his ancestor John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and the striking similarities in their lives.