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Rich Kids Go Skint

2018

Rich Kids Go Skint

2018
7
Rich kids ditch their fast cars, five-star hotels and endless shopping trips to share a home with families living on the breadline. During their stay, they will experience the shock of seeing what life is like below the poverty line.
48 Hours: NCIS

2017

48 Hours: NCIS

2017
The agents and investigators of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service reveal how they track down killers, solve fraud cases, and track down terrorists using street smarts and technology.
Wild Pacific Rescue

2021

Wild Pacific Rescue

2021
We follow veterinarian, "Dr. Marty" Haulena and his team of animal care specialists, on the seas off Vancouver, Canada, and in the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, as they rescue, rehabilitate, and release iconic ocean animals.
Extinct

2001

Extinct

2001
8
Of all the species that have ever existed, 99.9% are now extinct. This documentary brings to life the compelling stories of these lost creatures and solves the mystery of their demise.
World War II: Battles Won and Lost

2017

World War II: Battles Won and Lost

2017
This sweeping World War II series examines the outcome of battles fought in every major theater. It shows that these battles were decided by strategy and by which armies could capitalize on the terrain or gain better access to supplies. Whether waged by the Allies or by Hitler and the Axis powers, victory or defeat could determine possession of territory, resources, or the will to go on fighting.
Inside the Mossad

2017

Inside the Mossad

2017
8.9
The assassinations of Nazis, terrorists and Iranian nuclear scientists have given the Mossad a fearsome reputation that has come with a moral cost. For the first time, former spy chiefs and operatives discuss personal and operational challenges, ethical dilemmas, and the personal price they were forced to pay.
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.
Hidden Killers

2013

Hidden Killers

2013
Suzannah Lipscomb reveals the killers that lurked in every room of the home.
Finally Caught

2023

Finally Caught

2023
Each story begins with a murder and an unsuccessful investigation. But with passing time new evidence comes to light, science evolves allowing law enforcement to piece together what happened, with the killer being Finally Caught.
Mamas

2022

Mamas

2022
2
Follows powerful matriarchs of the animal kingdom, spotlighting the universality of motherhood and exploring what mothers of any species will do to protect their young.
Phenomenon: The Lost Archives

1998

Phenomenon: The Lost Archives

1998
7
A recently unearthed repository of materials formerly classified by the secret government....The Phenomenon Archives. This series covers the taboo subjects which have had light shed on them by pouring over the materials in this repository.
Ross Kemp: Back on the Frontline

2011

Ross Kemp: Back on the Frontline

2011
7
Ross Kemp: Back on the Frontline is a documentary series shown on Sky1. The show is hosted by actor Ross Kemp, best known for his role of Grant Mitchell in the show EastEnders.
United Shades of America

2016

United Shades of America

2016
6.2
Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures.
Secrets of the Morgue

2018

Secrets of the Morgue

2018
7.5
Explore high-profile murder cases from the perspective of the medical examiner, as they work alongside homicide detectives to bring justice to murder victims and their families.
Wild Italy

2014

Wild Italy

2014
4.5
From the snow covered Dolomites to the blue of the Mediterranean the landscape of Italy is already a favorite for many people.
My Murder Story

2020

My Murder Story

2020
A look at those left in the wake of a murder as they dig for the truth among the unexpected and unnerving secrets of the murdered loved ones.
Formula E: DRIVER

2025

Formula E: DRIVER

2025
Four Formula E drivers - António Félix da Costa, Mitch Evans, Jake Dennis and Dan Ticktum - face triumphs and challenges during Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

2015

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

2015
7
What happens when conflicts between landlords and tenants get out of control? This series delves into the dark side of the UK's housing crisis. It follows independent eviction specialists working on behalf of landlords attempting to evict tenants who are behind with their rent, and local authority housing officers investigating rogue landlords and unsafe living conditions, including illegal HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation).
You Ain't Got These

2020

You Ain't Got These

2020
A look at sneaker culture and its impact on our society, one piece being how that industry has been “commodified.”
Witness to Murder: Digital Evidence

2023

Witness to Murder: Digital Evidence

2023
Technology has become the new frontier in solving homicides, illustrating the surprising ways that cell phone data, smart watches, fitness trackers, GPS devices, geolocation coordinates, doorbell and traffic cameras, gaming devices, surveillance video, internet searches, apps, and social media messages can be the critical clues in murder investigations.