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Riddle of the Skies

1999

Riddle of the Skies

1999
10
Since rumours of alien spacecraft emerged from Roswell, New Mexico in 1947, UFOs have increasingly been the subject matter of grainy, hand-held, out-of-focus 'proof'. Riddle of the Skies however presents the eyewitness accounts of distinguished scientists and astronauts.
Runs Good

2022

Runs Good

2022
Across the US, millions of project cars lay unfinished up on blocks or under tarps. Dan Brockett, Shea Seefeldt and Aaron Parker are on a mission to rescue those broken cars. And they won't just finish them, but they'll redeem them. These guys have about a week to get them across the finish line, whether it's on a track, down a dragstrip or up a mountain.
Destination Flavour - China

2018

Destination Flavour - China

2018
Adam Liaw embarks upon his adventure across China, beginning in his mum’s hometown of Beijing, he then travels through the provinces that gave birth to the eight great regional cuisines of China. And while this series is about food, travel, history and culture, it's also got an even deeper personal aspect for Adam as he returns to the island of Hainan, his father's ancestral homeland.
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.
Theodore Roosevelt

2022

Theodore Roosevelt

2022
7.4
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.
Ghost Chasers

2016

Ghost Chasers

2016
2
Kay Nambiar joins psychic Ian Lawman and paranormal investigators Paul Hobday and Chris Howley on a journey to some of Europe's most haunted locations, in search of definitive proof of whether or not ghosts really exist.
Sex Next Door

2020

Sex Next Door

2020
3.7
A documentary series that reveals the personal and professional lives of four young sex workers in Seattle. The show explores the stigma and pressures sex workers face by examining their relationships with family, clients, partners, and themselves.
Hitler vs Churchill: The Eagle and the Lion

2016

Hitler vs Churchill: The Eagle and the Lion

2016
A documentary which explores the remarkable parallels between the careers of Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill, as well as their personal rivalry and animosity.
Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now

2009

Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now

2009
2.1
Toddlers & Tiaras is an American reality television series on TLC. The series debuted on January 27, 2009. The pilot for the series aired on September 7, 2008. The series follows the families of contestants in child beauty pageants. Toddlers & Tiaras is now broadcast on TLC in the United Kingdom.
World of The Wild

2016

World of The Wild

2016
A deeper journey into the crucial, fragile interdependence between animal life and the environment. Guided by the most up-to-date research we travel through jungles, forests, mountain ranges, deserts and oceans to discover animals, their habitats and the environment that sustains them. Their behaviour, ability to develop, survive and adapt to a changing environment is evident.
Alien Mysteries

2013

Alien Mysteries

2013
6
Alien Mysteries is a Canadian UFO documentary series featuring eyewitness testimony that is produced by Exploration Production Inc. for Discovery Channel. Alien Mysteries showcases the real life stories of ordinary people who fall victim of alien abduction or attack. Alien Mysteries debuted on Discovery Canada on March 3, 2013.
Booked: First Day In

2023

Booked: First Day In

2023
6.2
Follows arrested individuals through America’s booking process, offering an extraordinary look at the most unusual, bizarre and often tense bookings. Each episode follows the story of an arrestee, with their permission, as they move through the system and recount what ultimately led them to their time in jail. From petty offenses to serious crimes, viewers will be taken on a harrowing adventure while they watch the arrestees throughout the booking process.
Wunderwelt Schweiz

2017

Wunderwelt Schweiz

2017
Deadly Women: Fatal Instincts

2022

Deadly Women: Fatal Instincts

2022
Crime experts explore the motives and modus operandi of female killers. While males are often driven by anger, impulse and destruction, women usually have more complex, long-term reasons to kill.
First On Scene

2024

First On Scene

2024
With first-hand accounts from emergency responders, police and journalists, this thrilling series is a jaw-dropping insight into the most heroic, uplifting, bizarre, life-changing, and heart-breaking moments captured on camera.
Origins of Hip Hop

2022

Origins of Hip Hop

2022
Explore many of Hip-Hop’s most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the experiences that molded them into the legendary artists they became.
Jonnie's Blade Camp

2021

Jonnie's Blade Camp

2021
On the eve of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Jonnie Peacock is on a mission to help five young amputees realise their sporting potential. Over the course of a year-long training camp, Jonnie uses state of the art technology, inspirational guests and his own experiences to get the kids to achieve things they never thought possible in this epic in scope but intimate documentary two-part series.
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).
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.
Europe's Great Wilderness

2016

Europe's Great Wilderness

2016
10
Europe is the second smallest continent, yet is incredibly diverse. It's temperatures range from 40 degrees to minus 40 degrees across several ecoregions. It is home to the most northerly feline species as well as the only spider to live entirely underwater. Its hectares of forests are on the increase and it boasts off shore islands deep within the Arctic Circle and far out in the Atlantic Ocean. Europe's Great Wilderness is a three part series exploring its wildlife and the mosaic of habitats in which they live: Life Below Zero- discovering the life that the arctic supports, characterised by hardiness and an amazing ability to survive at the very edge of the world. Green Heart - charting life across the seasons in Europe’s most ancient and enigmatic forests. Living Waters - exploring the major waterways that provide home to a myriad of life forms.