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Nightwatch

2015

Nightwatch

2015
8
Follow the men and women who keep the citizens of New Orleans safe during the night. Ride along with the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics as they tackle the evils of the night.
Deadly Affairs: Betrayed by Love

2021

Deadly Affairs: Betrayed by Love

2021
1
Actress Susan Lucci hosts this enthralling series that looks at love triangles gone bad, office romances gone awry and other passionate love affairs that ended in death.
A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

2013

A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

2013
8.3
This documentary takes a look at some of the most horrible and despicable murders in modern British history. From Jack the Ripper in the 1880s to Agatha Christie's best known stories.
The History of Food

2018

The History of Food

2018
7
Go back in time to our earliest hunter-gatherer beginnings all the way to the future of seed storage and food production.
Scorned: Love Kills

2012

Scorned: Love Kills

2012
6.9
Scorned: Love Kills is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery that premiered on January 21, 2012 and features tales of love gone fatally wrong.
East Harbour Heroes

2023

East Harbour Heroes

2023
10
Follows the non-stop, courageous work of the people tasked with keeping the shipping lanes clear, container ships stocked, and the goods flowing in and out of the harbour of St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Battle of Britain

2015

Battle of Britain

2015
As 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes assemble for a unique flypast marking the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day, two special programmes commemorate the heroes Churchill famously called 'The Few'.
Canada: The Story of Us

2017

Canada: The Story of Us

2017
This epic adventure history series tells the grand story of people, places and events that shaped Canada. It's a tale filled with change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast, harsh land. It's the story of how native populations, European settlers and modern immigrants transcended differences to create a unique identity.
野性标志

2015

野性标志

2015
10
A number of iconic species call the vast biodiversity of Africa home. From close-knit communities of hamadryas baboons to graceful herds of springbok, get a closer look at the some of the remarkable wildlife within the continent's mighty ecosystem.
Icons Unearthed: Spider Man

2024

Icons Unearthed: Spider Man

2024
8.3
The story of the tug of war between Marvel and Sony and how two studios found a way to share the character and the profits. Spider-man's journey to the screen overcomes bankruptcy, multiple lawsuits, reboots, and unrealized potential.
Theodore Roosevelt

2022

Theodore Roosevelt

2022
7.5
The two-part premium miniseries event on Theodore Roosevelt, the first modern President of the United States, will provide a rich, panoramic biography weaving Roosevelt's captivating personal story while revealing little-known truths behind his expansive curiosity, restless spirit and the profound, lasting impact he has had on the country.
Last Chance to See

2009

Last Chance to See

2009
7
A follow-up to the 1990 Radio 4 series in which the late Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine travelled around the world in search of endangered species. 20 years later Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine go back to see what has become of the animals in two decades, and to discover what has affected their fortunes.
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.
First Flights with Neil Armstrong

1991

First Flights with Neil Armstrong

1991
NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.
Speed with Guy Martin

2013

Speed with Guy Martin

2013
7.7
Motorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin undertakes a series of speed-based challenges, exploring the boundaries of physics and learning about the science of speed.
Living with Hitler

2021

Living with Hitler

2021
8.8
The Nazi era from 1993 to 1945 is illustrated through archived material, with insights and anecdotes provided by world-leading experts and commentators.
Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution

2005

Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution

2005
7.5
This documentary series tackles one of history's most horrifying subjects: the Holocaust and the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Food Paradise

2007

Food Paradise

2007
10
A taste of America's one-of-a-kind dining experiences with the most mouthwatering and decadent specialties from around the country.
Icons Unearthed: Marvel

2023

Icons Unearthed: Marvel

2023
8
Cast, crew, and experts reveal never-before-heard stories about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Secrets of Quantum Physics

2014

The Secrets of Quantum Physics

2014
6.9
Professor of physics Jim Al-Khalili investigates the most accurate and yet perplexing scientific theory ever - quantum physics.