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Crime Stories

1999

Crime Stories

1999
8
A respected small-town physician has brutally killed his wife, thus ending a four-year martyrdom from which he could not escape by any other means...
The Alaska Triangle

2020

The Alaska Triangle

2020
An area in Alaska known for unusual activity, including mysterious disappearances, sightings of strange creatures, lights in the sky, and encounters with ghosts. Some experts speculate that ley lines or electromagnetic anomalies may be causing these bizarre occurrences within the Triangle.
The Ghost Town Terror

2022

The Ghost Town Terror

2022
8.1
After more than a year of paranormal attacks, including unexplained scratches, apparitions, disembodied voices and poltergeist activity, Karen and her family - daughter Chloe, 20, and sons Cameron, 21, and Colby, 15 - are distraught and in dire need of help. Paranormal investigator Tim Wood and paranormal researcher Sapphire Sandalo come to their aid and soon discover the entire town has a disturbingly dark history, and an oppressive energy has taken over.
Somebody's Gotta Do It

2014

Somebody's Gotta Do It

2014
4.8
Mike Rowe visits unique individuals and joins them in their respective undertakings, paying tribute to innovators, do-gooders, entrepreneurs, collectors, fanatics–people who simply have to do it. This show is about passion, purpose, and occasionally, hobbies that get a little out of hand.
Icons Unearthed: Fast & Furious

2023

Icons Unearthed: Fast & Furious

2023
7
What should have been a one-off summer flick became one of the largest film franchises of all time. Fast & Furious has spawned merchandise, spin-offs, and theme park attractions, and put a series of increasingly amazing stunts on screens across the world. Cast, crew, and experts will reveal never-before-heard stories about the Fast & Furious franchise.
Calls From the Inside

2021

Calls From the Inside

2021
It's an iconic line in any crime story: when a suspect is arrested and gets to make one call. In reality, once a person enters the criminal justice system, there are multiple opportunities to make calls while awaiting trial. The vast majority of those calls are recorded. An admission, a threat, a slip of the tongue, a bribe -- it's all on tape and the suspect knows it, but this doesn't always prevent people from talking and talking. Jailhouse phone calls are used to frame the narrative of murder investigations steeped in mystery.
Victory at Sea

1952

Victory at Sea

1952
6.5
Victory at Sea is a documentary television series about naval warfare during World War II that was originally broadcast by NBC in the USA in 1952–1953. It was condensed into a film in 1954. Excerpts from the music soundtrack, by Richard Rodgers and Robert Russell Bennett, were re-recorded and sold as record albums. The original TV broadcasts comprised 26 half-hour segments—Sunday afternoons at 3pm in most markets—starting October 26, 1952 and ending May 3, 1953. The series, which won an Emmy award in 1954 as "best public affairs program", played an important part in establishing historic "compilation" documentaries as a viable television genre. Over 13,000 hours of footage gathered from US, British, German and Japanese navies during World War II were perused in the making of these compelling episodes.
A Cook's Tour

2002

A Cook's Tour

2002
9
Bad-boy chef and author Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten track in search of foods that are rare, highly esteemed and sometimes downright dangerous. The show, which aired for two seasons on the Food Network, was an offshoot of a best-selling book Bourdain wrote in 2001.
Paul Hollywood City Bakes

2016

Paul Hollywood City Bakes

2016
Renowned baker and star of the Great British Bake-Off travels to cities around the globe in search of amazing bakes.
The Italian Americans

2015

The Italian Americans

2015
8.5
The Italian Americans is a PBS documentary series about the Italian experience in America. The series, written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Stanley Tucci, explores the evolution of Italian Americans from the late nineteenth century to today, from “outsiders” once viewed with suspicion and mistrust to some of the most prominent leaders of business, politics and the arts today.
Ghost Asylum

2014

Ghost Asylum

2014
6.7
A paranormal investigation team hunt for ghosts in asylums, sanitariums and mental hospitals in this reality series.
NASA: A Journey Through Space

2016

NASA: A Journey Through Space

2016
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a historic speech where he pledged to send astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade. Eight years later, on July 20, 1969, Apollo commander Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module and made a giant leap for mankind - a step that symbolized one of the most remarkable feats in human history. From that moment on, the exploration of our universe has achieved unimaginable feats with hundreds of missions stretching light years into the distant galaxy. This exciting documentary series takes viewers into the past, present and future of NASA.
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.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling

2014

This Is Life with Lisa Ling

2014
6.9
Lisa Ling's investigative documentary series goes behind the scenes to discover the secret societies within the American society.
The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power

2019

The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power

2019
6.7
Explore the Bush family’s internal dynamics: the influential matriarchs, sibling ambitions and unceasing competitive spirit which drove them to power. Through archival footage and interviews with historians, journalists, political figures and Bush family members, the series reveals a story of triumph, tragedy, heroism, faith, and an evolving conservatism.
Deadly Case Files

2024

Deadly Case Files

2024
Hosted by retired Atlanta detectives Vince Velazquez and David Quinn, this true crime series showcases some of the toughest and most talented homicide investigators and the mind-blowing cases they solved during their careers.
Ainsley's Food We Love

2020

Ainsley's Food We Love

2020
Chef Ainsley Harriott is back on our screens to delight us with the family favourites we've forgotten mean so much. Anchored by Ainsley in the studio, the series features breakfast, lunch and dinner suggestions, as well as snacks and sweet treats. It could be a dish we don't see much of anymore, or one that is frequently on dining tables up and down the land: it's just waiting for the Ainsley twist! Additionally, Ainsley will reach out to his top chef mates across the country, who will be creating delicious meals in their own kitchens. Plus, Ainsley is joined by guests who will reminisce about their favourite meals and foodie treats, talk about what food means to them, and share a recipe that Ainsley will cook in the studio with them.
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.
Mysteries at the Monument

2013

Mysteries at the Monument

2013
8.3
Host Don Wildman takes viewers around the country without having to leave the comforts of home, visiting national parks, statues, and memorials to reveal the history and mysteries that surround these treasures. Whether it be a mysterious disappearance, an unsolved murder or an unexplained haunting, the show reveals secrets and information about each monument leaving the viewer with the a deeper understanding of these important places but often overlooked pieces of American history.
James May: The Reassembler

2016

James May: The Reassembler

2016
7.1
When we look around our homes, sheds and garages we see an array of household objects that with one click of a button or twist of a knob will spring to life, and - most of the time - do exactly what we want them to. But how on earth do these objects work? To find out, James May (fuelled by endless cups of tea) heads into his workshop with thousands of little pieces to assemble some of our most beloved and recognisable objects from scratch to see what it actually takes to get them to work.