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Wild City

2016

Wild City

2016
5
Singapore: One of the fastest growing cities in the world. Once a tropical jungle, it is now 665 square kilometres of hustle, bustle, concrete and air-con. But nestled among the urban sprawl there is a wild side; - places where pangolins, crocodiles, monkeys, otters, snakes and hornbills sit right among the skyscrapers and boardwalks. This series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, discovers how nature has evolved within this teeming city. Wild City showcases the range of different habitats found in and around the built-up urban sprawl, then journeys around the island’s hidden wildlife hotspots – from the overlooked interior to the inaccessible coastline and islands that have become unplanned sanctuaries for Singapore’s natural heritage.
Ade in Britain

2011

Ade in Britain

2011
9
Former comedy actor Ade Edmondson travels with a caravan all over Britain, where each episode he stops in a different county to find out about its unique foods and traditions.
Miracle Pets

2002

Miracle Pets

2002
8
Miracle Pets is a one-hour, live action program on the ION network, offering a perspective into the realm of human and animal interaction. Hosted by Alan Thicke, the series features animals protecting humans or other pets, one such being a llama guarding a herd of alpacas. It is also shown on Animal Planet as Animal Miracles. Each episode contains three or four segments, some extended beyond a commercial.
Battlefront

2001

Battlefront

2001
5
The fiercest battles of WWII come to life as never seen before in this stunning collection of one of the most powerful epics of history. Actual footage from all sides of the war in color. This documentary series takes you behind enemy lines and to the front lines of the tumultuous campaigns of the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific theatres where the soldiers, sailors and airmen fought in the most defining time in the history of the modern world.
Skin A&E

2020

Skin A&E

2020
London-based dermatologists offer an inside look at their dermatology clinic, where they help patients with their skin problems.
James May's Man Lab

2010

James May's Man Lab

2010
7.2
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.
Twisted Love

2020

Twisted Love

2020
4.5
Follow investigators as they dissect complicated relationships between spouses, friends and family members to answer the question: Who felt a love so strong it drove them to kill?
Einsatzgruppen: The Nazi Death Squads

2009

Einsatzgruppen: The Nazi Death Squads

2009
7.7
This documentary series examines the Einsatzgruppen, Nazis responsible for the mass murder of Jews, Romani and Soviet prisoners in Eastern Europe.
Islands

2011

Islands

2011
Fiji, Cuba, Cyprus, the Galapagos, Iceland and Zanzibar. This great world treasure is under threat. Although it is one of the world’s most extraordinary island locations, its ecological diversity battles against a rising human population.
Stepping Up

2012

Stepping Up

2012
Stepping Up was a five-part drama programme shown on the CBBC Channel from 3 to 7 September 2012. It was a series of one-off dramas about children making the move from primary to secondary school.
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.
The Moment of Proof

2021

The Moment of Proof

2021
5.5
True-crime documentary series telling the story of police investigations, focused on the moment detectives realise they have cracked the case. It may be a DNA match, the moment an alibi is disproven or a dramatic interview room confession.
The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door

2014

The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door

2014
6.5
Colchester man Andy welcomed his new neighbour David with open arms. But when David started to come between Andy and his wife Irene, the friendship quickly soured. Pensioner Peter took no prisoners when Gary moved in next door and started making all sorts of complaints, and the peace of the Dorset countryside ...
Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons

2016

Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons

2016
7
These are some of the toughest prisons in the world. Prisons so tough, even gang bosses and killers learn the meaning of fear. Across four continents, six different prisons, the series takes us beyond the gates, walls, barred windows and cells into an unknown world, a world we know exists, but a world nobody wants to think about.
Women Who Made History

2013

Women Who Made History

2013
7.4
This series explores both the personal lives and careers of a series of influential women, examining their lives in a modern context.
On Death Row

2012

On Death Row

2012
6.8
A two part series on an inside look at a maximum security prison in Texas featuring interviews with death row inmates.
Crimes That Shook Britain

2008

Crimes That Shook Britain

2008
7.2
Uncover the truth behind the crimes that shocked the nation.
Facing Evil with Candice DeLong

2010

Facing Evil with Candice DeLong

2010
7
Former FBI profiler Candice DeLong interviews convicted killers from prison about their crimes.
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.
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.