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Murder By Medic

2024

Murder By Medic

2024
They know how to kill and how to cure. Inside a hospital, at home, or maybe even next door. They are trained to save lives but also know how to take them. Delve into the stories of killers who broke the Hippocratic Oath to use their medical knowledge for murder, taking the lives of often vulnerable victims instead of caring for them.
Deep Undercover

2016

Deep Undercover

2016
6.5
Deep Undercover is a true crimes series from writer and producer Joe Pistone, the real "Donnie Brasco." Each episode tells the story of a different undercover operation from the POV of the undercover officers involved.
Cause of Death

2022

Cause of Death

2022
Documentary following the work of senior coroner for Lancashire and Darwen Dr James Adeley, who runs a team that works from the moment a body arrives in the mortuary through to the inquest, when the cause of death is determined.
The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America

2022

The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America

2022
7.5
Divulges surprising origin stories of the American alcohol, gambling, sex, and tobacco industries and the ambitiously notorious entrepreneurs who built some of history's biggest fortunes on the nation's cravings.
Secret Nazi Science

2023

Secret Nazi Science

2023
9
When the war ends in 1945, the Allies and Soviets sweep across former Nazi territory, freeing Europe from the clutches of the Axis. As the threat of the Nazis recedes, it leaves behind artefacts of a dark science geared towards world domination.
Fraud Squad

2019

Fraud Squad

2019
7.5
Following the investigators tracking down the criminals who steal £1.25 billion every year from the NHS - from organised crime rings to NHS staff themselves.
Evolve

2022

Evolve

2022
7
This refreshing and uplifting global journey deep dives into the fascinating and emerging world of biomimicry and whether the unique adaptations of the animal world can truly help us to find futuristic solutions to some of our biggest problems?
Confronting a Serial Killer

2021

Confronting a Serial Killer

2021
5.4
The timely story of the unprecedented relationship between acclaimed New York Times best-selling author and memoirist Jillian Lauren and the most prolific serial killer in American history, Samuel Little, and her race against time to identify his victims before it's too late. As she slips deeper into his sordid world, Jillian realizes that she may become, psychologically, Little's last victim.
Fortune Fights

2019

Fortune Fights

2019
10
Husband and wife media experts and attorneys Danielle and Andy Mayoras explore the legal ups and downs and fortunes earned and lost by some of America's biggest household names.
Abandoned

2016

Abandoned

2016
7.8
Skateboarder Rick McCrank explores abandoned places with the people who love them long after the lights have gone out.
A Taste of Travel

2012

A Taste of Travel

2012
A Taste of Travel takes viewers on a vibrant journey to some of the world’s most exciting destinations, from South Africa to Japan, Greece to the USA. Packed with travel tips, local insights, and colorful characters, the series highlights must-see attractions and, of course, the best places to savor local cuisine.
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.
Getting Dirty in Japan

2023

Getting Dirty in Japan

2023
6
Swedish outdoor enthusiast and reporter Janni Olsson leads her team on various outdoor adventures across Japan.
In Search of Holy Treasures

2009

In Search of Holy Treasures

2009
Noah's Ark, the Grail, and the Ark of the Covenant gave rise to real quests. Adventurers and historians set out in search of them. True treasures or simple chimeras, these objects have made the fortune of European and American novelists and filmmakers. Other relics such as the Shroud of Turin, the Robe of Trier, or the Spear of Longinius continue to arouse controversy. Are their powers or the miracles attributed to these holy objects real? What is the verdict of science? What role have these objects, venerated by millions of faithful, played in history? Investigator Christian Page tries to answer these questions and embarks on a mystical quest...
The Surgeons

2003

The Surgeons

2003
This verité documentary series profiles the personal and professional lives of Canada's best surgeons. With remarkable access to doctors and their patients, this series features riveting stories about real life and death medical procedures.
Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food

2013

Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food

2013
5
Tom Kerridge, famed for cooking food that has won him two Michelin stars in his own pub, shows how to cook dishes at home inspired by British pub classics.
The Queen Mother

2019

The Queen Mother

2019
Wife, monarch and much-loved public figure: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was one of the most respected members of the British Royal family. But did her friendly image disguise something darker? This moving profile reveals the dramatic inside story of her life. The moments of pain and upheaval that defined her legacy. How did this woman, who didn’t aspire to be Queen, fulfill her destiny?
Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall

2021

Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall

2021
8
Dr Jane Goodall and her team rescue and help chimpanzees in danger and elaborate on the beautiful bond that one can create with animals, providing a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. Discover Dr Jane Goodall's journey to create Tchimpounga, the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa, and follow the rehabilitation of a cast of orphaned chimpanzees.
My Greek Odyssey

2019

My Greek Odyssey

2019
6
Sail the Greek islands with Peter Maneas as he takes his superyacht to 227 of Greece's inhabited islands. My Greek Odyssey is a 13-part series where Peter explores their rich history, culture, cuisine, and people as well as their hidden secrets and surprises.
Murder Book

2014

Murder Book

2014
9
From the moment a slaying is reported, authorities assemble a "Murder Book" to document details of the investigation, starting from the crime scene and ending with the arrest of the perpetrator. Murder Books and the stories within them have been confidential until now. Investigation Discovery's MURDER BOOK reopens recently solved cold cases to reveal the chilling details behind the crime.