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History by the Numbers

2021

History by the Numbers

2021
2
History By The Numbers is an energetic, fast-paced series that takes a global dive into the extraordinary and often overlooked numbers that have created our world’s history. Each episode delves into the numbers and over-the-top stats behind a different subject such as the massive growth of the global fast food empire, the wealth and bloodshed of the world’s top crime bosses, the herculean numbers behind Mount Everest, and the lives of the richest people on earth.
My Murder Story

2020

My Murder Story

2020
7
In the aftermath of murder, a victim's family struggles with grief. Finding out what really happened is their only hope to heal. But, when they uncover secrets that change everything they thought they knew, a truth far more sinister emerges.
Alex Polizzi: The Fixer

2012

Alex Polizzi: The Fixer

2012
Alex Polizzi sets out to wage a one woman campaign to save Britain's family businesses.
Becoming Orangutan

2022

Becoming Orangutan

2022
8
Get an intimate look inside the Orangutan Jungle School in the heart of Borneo. Survey this sanctuary, where orphaned orangutans learn survival skills, make friends, and navigate the journey to adulthood as they prepare to return to the wild.
Very Bad Men

0000

Very Bad Men

0000
6
James May's Cars of the People

2014

James May's Cars of the People

2014
7.8
James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a particular theme; these being cars from dictatorships, microcars and the dream cars we aspire to.
Derelict Rescue

2021

Derelict Rescue

2021
They are Britain’s most ambitious home builders, determined to build a new life for their families while taking on the country’s most rundown abandoned buildings.
Butchers of the Bayou

2023

Butchers of the Bayou

2023
7.5
Over the course of a decade, two prolific serial killers terrorized the women of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, raping and murdering, dismembering and cannibalizing. Neither of them ever met, but each of them knew what the other was doing and, perversely, it appears, they were trying to outdo each other in terms of their depravity and sexual deviance.
A History Of Christianity

2009

A History Of Christianity

2009
6.9
Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch - one of the world's leading historians - reveals the origins of Christianity and explores what it means to be a Christian.
Pretty Bad Girls

2012

Pretty Bad Girls

2012
A documentary series profiling attractive female criminals.
The Golden Age of Steam Railways

2012

The Golden Age of Steam Railways

2012
7
The remarkable story of a band of visionaries and volunteers who rescued some of the narrow gauge railways that once served Britain’s industries.
Jamie's Super Food

2015

Jamie's Super Food

2015
8.5
Jamie Oliver travels to some of the healthiest places in the world to uncover the secrets of how people there live longer and healthier lives
Archivo negro: Sombras del crimen

2024

Archivo negro: Sombras del crimen

2024
City Beats

2019

City Beats

2019
DJ-producer Carly Foxx is on a musical journey, immersing herself in the life of five iconic European cities to find inspiration for a series of new tracks.
The Amazing World of War Machines

2008

The Amazing World of War Machines

2008
Learn the fascinating history and advancements made in the field of war machinery and weaponry. This comprehensive documentary series travels from the earliest weapons of a primitive era to the most technologically advanced machines used by the armed forces around the world.
World's Wildest Weather: Caught on Camera

2018

World's Wildest Weather: Caught on Camera

2018
This series presents jaw-dropping stories and footage of hurricanes, avalanches, wildfires, and other natural disasters around the world.
Inside The Mind of a Serial Killer

2015

Inside The Mind of a Serial Killer

2015
5.4
What are the tell-tale signs of a serial killer in the making? Inside The Mind of a Serial Killer reveals what makes them tick and uncovers the trademark signs for spotting murderers in the making.
Battle Factory

2015

Battle Factory

2015
2
Battle Factory takes us into the hidden world of military and frontline gear factories all over the world, where raw materials become finished products
Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year

2014

Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year

2014
Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year' is a celebration of one of the symbols of British eccentricity: the humble garden shed, a hallowed land of splendid isolation in nature, and often an arena for creativity. The competitors have all expanded the limits what a shed can be, and what they can be used for. George Clarke pays a visit to the entrants, and has seen recreations of the Millennium Falcon, a museum for antique lawnmowers, and a travelling shed that can reach 80mph. The finalists are the top four sheds entered into each of the eight categories which include Eco, Unexpected, Pub & Entertainment, Workshop & Studio, Unique, Cabin & Summerhouse, Historical and Budget.
Women on Death Row

2023

Women on Death Row

2023
“Women on Death Row” tells the stories of America’s most rarefied criminals: women who have been convicted of murder and sentenced to the ultimate punishment—the death penalty. Each episode profiles a harrowing crime and trial through exclusive interviews with the convicted women, witnesses, family members of victims, family members of the convicted women, attorneys, and law enforcement officials. The series also covers the appeals process, including resentencing in some cases, and looks at how new legislation in some states impacts the conditions under which the convicted women live in prison as they await their fate.