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The Derbyshire Auction House

2024

The Derbyshire Auction House

2024
7
Following one of the few women in Britain to helm an auction house, Irita Marriott. The series follows her as she builds her business in south Derbyshire, helping vendors make money from unwanted items.
Wildest Africa

2010

Wildest Africa

2010
9.5
A documentary series about the landscape, animals and people of Africa.
KGB - The Sword and the Shield

2018

KGB - The Sword and the Shield

2018
7.3
The KGB has influenced world events on numerous occasions before. Assassinations, coup d’états, theft of nuclear secrets and sexpionage are just standard trademarks for an organisation that still sends shivers down the spines of politicians and military figures the world over. It may have changed its name on various occasions, from Cheka to SPD to OGPU to NKVD to MGB to KGB to an array of different names after the collapse of the Soviet Union to FSB and SVR today, but it will forever be known, internally and externally, as the KGB.
History Retold

2017

History Retold

2017
Destruction Decoded

2023

Destruction Decoded

2023
10
This series will go back through the record to explore life-altering, earth-shattering, unforgettable events using a combination of carefully selected archive, cutting edge CGI and informative scripting in this popular science format. As well as exploring spectacular archive, illustrating the full toll these disasters can take, we'll dig into the science behind each event, shining a light on the most fascinating elements and giving an understanding on how and why these events occur.
Dino Hunters

2020

Dino Hunters

2020
6.6
Cowboys and ranchers rely on their deep knowledge of the land to search for prehistoric dinosaur fossils - from T-Rex and Triceratops to discovering a rare and disputed dinosaur species.
James May's Man Lab

2010

James May's Man Lab

2010
7.1
James May's Man Lab sees James attempting redeem the reputation of the modern man by teaching them skills that were cherished by their forefathers.
Monster Moves

2005

Monster Moves

2005
8
Impossibly large structures... Teams with a mission to move them! This is the kind of daunting challenge facing teams of building movers from the UK, America and Canada.
My Strange Arrest

2023

My Strange Arrest

2023
7
An in-depth look at the people who were arrested for allegedly committing some of the weirdest, wildest and most bizarre crimes ever, digging beyond the headlines and the viral videos to take a look at the incidents and consequences, hearing the stories from the accused, the arresting officers and eye witnesses. These are bizarre crimes with real-life ramifications.
The Beechgrove Garden

0000

The Beechgrove Garden

0000
Gardening show that celebrates Scottish horticulture and growing conditions.
Til Death Do Us Part

2019

Til Death Do Us Part

2019
7.3
Investigative series that follows lovers as they embark on doomed romances that end in unexpectedly tragic ways. Illustrated through split-screen archives and new materials, this series includes interviews with family, friends, and law enforcement personnel who paint a picture of love stories twisted by rage, curdled by obsession and crippled by paranoia.
Into the Wild Frontier

2022

Into the Wild Frontier

2022
5
As America expands westward, intrepid explorers and rugged mountain men risk their lives to blaze new trails into the wild frontier.
Southern Fried Homicide

2013

Southern Fried Homicide

2013
6.2
Southern Fried Homicide probes the juiciest stories from down in the Bible Belt. Classic true crime is served up against a backdrop of Southern hospitality, etiquette and Christian values. Good ol' morals give way to cold-blooded murder in these grim tales of love gone wrong, business deals turned sour, families divided, and more.
Amazing Dinoworld

2019

Amazing Dinoworld

2019
7
New discoveries of dinosaur fossils are completely changing what we know about the animals that lived on our planet millions of years ago.
Mythbusters Jr.

2019

Mythbusters Jr.

2019
6.7
Six of America’s most talented kids get a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills as they tackle myths similar to those seen in MythBusters, ranging from driving, explosions, chemistry, physics, popular culture and more.
Story of Masters

2020

Story of Masters

2020
6
Embarking on an exploration, Dan encounters martial arts masters, delving into their lineage from ancient times to modern-day arenas.
Penn & Teller's Magic & Mystery Tour

2003

Penn & Teller's Magic & Mystery Tour

2003
7.3
Penn & Teller's Magic and Mystery Tour is a 2003 television documentary miniseries starring Penn & Teller. The program was created by the CBC in association with Channel 4 Film. The show focuses on street magic, and the subjects of each of the three shows are China, India, and Egypt. Unusually for Penn and Teller, Teller speaks in the Egypt episode, even though part of their trademark performance is that Penn does all the speaking.
Nefertiti - The Lonely Queen

2020

Nefertiti - The Lonely Queen

2020
6
A documentary that explores the dim world of illicit trade in antiquities, as well as the long and hard struggle for the repatriation of all stolen treasures.
Phrogging: Hider in My House

2022

Phrogging: Hider in My House

2022
7.3
Explores the phenomenon of phrogging – people secretly living inside someone else’s home and features two first-hand accounts of survivors sharing the most skin-crawling, twisted and truly terrifying stories imaginable. Along with interviews and key archive materials, cinematic recreations bring the clues and confrontations to life.
Secrets of the London Underground

2021

Secrets of the London Underground

2021
7.4
Railway historian Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway from the London Transport Museum explore hidden areas of the London Underground that—despite being just feet away from where millions of people regularly travel—hardly anyone knows about. The pair will explore abandoned tunnels, secret bunkers and hidden staircases that have been concealed from public view for years.