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Scam City

2012

Scam City

2012
6.5
Scam City is a show which started airing on Travel + Escape in June 2012 which crosses the globe visiting ten of the world’s most popular cities in an effort to expose the darker side of tourism. The host, Conor Woodman, meets with questionable characters ranging from unethical cab drivers to aggressive pimps as he witnesses and experiences the travel experience of parting with personal property and money. He intentionally falls victim to these alleged scammers and says "yes" to every hooker and pocket jeweler in the city, giving up substantial quantities of cash in the process. The show aims to expose the local adaptations of common scams - from pick pockets, expensive cab fares, to bars luring people in with adult entertainment at a high cost. Scam City has also been aired on the National Geographic Channel. In Australia, Scam City is shown on subscription TV channel Nat Geo Adventure, which airs on channel 628 on the Foxtel network.
Ultimate Cowboy Showdown

2019

Ultimate Cowboy Showdown

2019
3.7
Top cowboys from across the United States compete to win a herd of cattle, a coveted belt buckle and a lifetime of bragging rights.
Culture Kitchen

2021

Culture Kitchen

2021
Cuba native and proud Afro-Latina Bren Herrera cooks delicious and authentic recipes with lots of flavor.
My Giant Life

2015

My Giant Life

2015
7.6
Viewers step into the shoes of women who are seemingly too tall and lofty for the average-sized world, standing at six feet six inches and above.
The Ghost of Faffner Hall

1989

The Ghost of Faffner Hall

1989
7.7
The Ghost of Faffner Hall is a British/American children's television series from The Jim Henson Company and the British ITV company Tyne Tees Television which aired from August 16, 1989 to November 11, 1989 in the UK, and slightly later in the US. The puppets for this show were created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, and the series was recorded at the Tyne Tees Studios in Newcastle upon Tyne and directed by Tony Kysh, then senior director within that company's children's department.
Posh Pawn

2013

Posh Pawn

2013
6.5
Prestige Pawnbrokers are the kings of pawning luxurious and costly objects in cash-strapped Britain and are part of a growing number of high-end pawnbrokers focusing on expensive and exclusive objects. This documentary goes behind the scenes at Prestige and discovers that, when it comes to upmarket pawn, everyone has a story to tell.
Engineering the Future

2019

Engineering the Future

2019
4.5
An engineering revolution is underway, driven by dedicated individuals who are building extraordinary machines that will change our lives.
Roadkill's Junkyard Gold

2017

Roadkill's Junkyard Gold

2017
10
Classic car authority, Steve Magnante, pieces together the history, life, and death of automotive relics and rarities among junkyards across the nation. Dissect the bones of old machines, learn their history, check out restoration mock-ups, and meet the owners who run America’s greatest automotive junkyards. It doesn’t have to shine to be gold.
Chasing Coffee

2023

Chasing Coffee

2023
For over twenty years, Joey Chase has traveled the world searching for exceptional coffees. This series is a 13-part travelogue that uniquely leverages the fascination of travel with the world's great love affair of coffee.
Junk Raiders

2009

Junk Raiders

2009
Junk Raiders is a 2009 Canadian reality television series that airs on The Discovery Channel and ION Life. The series follows the titular Junk Raiders, a team of seven professionals as they attempt to renovate an old steel factory in downtown Toronto and turn it into a high-end loft in one month with only a C$5500 budget. Because of the extremely limited budget, many of the materials needed must be found by freecycling: finding something unwanted for free and reusing it. For the production of the series, the team had commissioned a "junk hot-line", urging Torontonians to donate any garbage that they could use. In addition, as looking through other peoples' trash is illegal in Toronto, the show also has a special exemption that allows the team to do just that.
World War Weird

2017

World War Weird

2017
5
World War II is the source of hundreds of unsolved mysteries. `World War Weird' explores some of World War II's most confounding stories, from platoons that disappeared to strange `alien' war machines, each bringing its own set of unique and bizarre twists, turns and revelations. In the fast paced and frantic chaos of battle, there was no way for these inexplicable occurrences to be investigated. However, thanks to extensive archive footage, expert interviews and eyewitness accounts, the truth behind some of these instances can now be unearthed.
Tutankhamun: Life, Death & Legacy

2019

Tutankhamun: Life, Death & Legacy

2019
Dan Snow, Raksha Dave and John Sergeant retrace the final 100 days of ancient Egypt’s most legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun, to find out what daily life was like for the 19-year-old king.
Scuba Jake

2022

Scuba Jake

2022
Take a dive with treasure hunter and scuba fanatic Jake Koehler! From uncovering murder weapons to returning lost technology and sunken engagement rings, there is never a dull moment in Scuba Jake's aquatic adventures.
My Crazy Obsession

2012

My Crazy Obsession

2012
8.3
Americans who have an obsession for a certain item or entity are interviewed and discuss their obsessions on reality TV.
Endurance: Race to the Pole

2023

Endurance: Race to the Pole

2023
4
Following intrepid adventurers Ben Fogle and Dwayne Fields as they journey to Antarctica to relive the trials and tribulations of the deadly Race to the Pole at the beginning of the 20th Century.
Great Lighthouses of Ireland

2018

Great Lighthouses of Ireland

2018
Great Lighthouses of Ireland tells the story of Ireland’s lighthouses and their continuing importance to the country’s survival. For all their romance and mystery, lighthouses remain a vital part of Ireland’s maritime infrastructure.
Scam Land: Money, Mayhem and Maseratis

2021

Scam Land: Money, Mayhem and Maseratis

2021
6
Mobeen Azhar investigates the story of a 20-year-old medical student who went from handing out cash to strangers to being at the centre of an alleged multi-million-pound scam.
Worst Cooks in America: Dirty Dishes

2021

Worst Cooks in America: Dirty Dishes

2021
7.5
Each week, memorable boot camp alumni, celebrity recruits, and comedians watch along and dish the dirt on the funniest episodes of Worst Cooks in America.
Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo

2019

Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo

2019
7.3
The life and crimes of Tony Alamo, who, together with his wife, became a born-again, fire-and-brimstone televangelist and cult leader. It explores the cultural consequences of the Alamo empire and features rare archival footage, including an exclusive videotaped deposition with Alamo himself. It also weaves together interviews with the FBI agent who took Alamo down as well as cult survivors who have never previously shared their stories.
Dream Room in a Day

2020

Dream Room in a Day

2020
Only have 24 hours and a big idea? Our experts help homeowners transform a neglected space into a thriving sanctuary - and all they need is a day! No need for construction, sawdust, or a massive demolition, watch as they reshape their client’s spaces in record speed, with innovation and a little elbow grease. From home offices to living rooms, say “goodbye” to old and “hello” to beautiful design!