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Warbird Workshop

2020

Warbird Workshop

2020
Documentary following the engineers and aviators who battle to keep the UK's most historic warplanes in the air.
The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta

2019

The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta

2019
8.2
Follow a group of Atlanta detectives working together to solve one open-ended case each season.
Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies

2022

Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies

2022
7.7
In this mind-bending series, Jim Al-Khalili explores the vast range of size in the universe, from tiny atoms to gigantic, interconnected galaxies.
MLB Epic Moments

2014

MLB Epic Moments

2014
1
In-depth look at incredible moments in baseball that built careers, reputations and myths.
World's Greatest Palaces

2019

World's Greatest Palaces

2019
A behind the scenes look through the corridors of power in ten of the most opulent and historic royal residences on Earth. We reveal the stories behind the Kings and Queens who lived in these grand homes and uncover the secrets of the architects, engineers and courtiers who brought them to life.
Murderous Minds: Inside Serial Killers

2018

Murderous Minds: Inside Serial Killers

2018
Regarding criminality, not many genres inspire as much horror and revulsion as that of a serial killer. A predator in the most savage form. A beastly figure usually preying on the weak, innocent and vulnerable. Deeply-embedded negative and sometimes horrific experiences are the usual catalysts for their reign of terror. Take a look inside these murderous minds.
Roman Megastructures

2021

Roman Megastructures

2021
5.3
50 BC: Julius Cesar reigned supreme over Gaul. But this was no simple military conquest. Rome wanted to spread its greatness, bringing civilization to the defeated barbarians now part of the Empire. Rome’s new territory was transformed through huge construction projects, involving aqueducts, roads, baths, amphitheaters, and arenas. This series explores three cities that today are home to the vestiges of this industrious civilization. Through the use of CGI, archive footage, aerial imagery, and expert testimony, this trilogy unveils the secrets of these wonders of Roman engineering.
The West Memphis Three

2020

The West Memphis Three

2020
In 1993, three teenagers were believed to be responsible for the brutal murder of three eight-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. Experts delve deep inside the investigation of this triple homicide, exploring the evidence and possible motives.
Sunshine Slayings

2022

Sunshine Slayings

2022
Each episode investigates a real murder that took place in an exotic locale, while the victim should have been enjoying the trip of a lifetime.
Embarrassing Pets

2018

Embarrassing Pets

2018
4
This brand new series features an elite team of experts who help desperate yet colourful pet owners reveal the most embarrassing health or behavioural issues of their furry friends in this warm and witty series. At a very special surgery, pets and their owners arrive to be seen by an elite team of animal experts: two vets and two behaviourists. During the consultations, the experts diagnose the problem and offer practical advice and potential solutions regarding treatment or training needed.Cameras also capture some of the pets and owners at home prior to the consultation, to discover how the problem affects their daily lives. Featuring interviews with our experts and packed with take-home tips, this enlightening and entertaining series delivers a candid view on life as a vet while also showcasing the unique bond between owners and their pets – one that exists no matter how embarrassing the issue may be!
The Terror Routes

2011

The Terror Routes

2011
On September 11, 2001, all eyes were riveted on New York as the twin towers were attacked. This film explores the causes of the evil that led to the attacks, by documenting 20 years of relations between Washington, the Arab countries, Pakistan and Europe.
Real Vice Cops Uncut

2008

Real Vice Cops Uncut

2008
Real Vice Cops Uncut follows the Shelby County Sheriffs Department in Memphis and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation in Orlando as they serve and protect civilians from criminals involved in vice crimes such as narcotics, prostitution and gambling.
Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48

2018

Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48

2018
8.3
Delve into some of America’s most shocking crimes that have remained unsolved or ended with controversial outcomes. Each episode focuses on a specific case and examines the first 48 hours after the crime to reveal new angles and unravel enduring mysteries.
Hitler: Uncovering His Fatal Obsession

2021

Hitler: Uncovering His Fatal Obsession

2021
After a terrible winter, 1942 starts badly for Stalin due to a ruthless Nazi campaign that leaves millions of Soviets captive and without food.
Disaster Deja vu

2021

Disaster Deja vu

2021
History repeats itself in Disaster Deja vu, an action-packed series that showcases cities that have been hit by the craziest disasters, not once but twice! Using cutting edge GFX, original film footage, and archival photos, step inside each of these disasters as they struck in both historical and modern times.
Build It Bigger: Rebuilding Greensburg

2008

Build It Bigger: Rebuilding Greensburg

2008
A storm-damaged town is rebuilt using environmentally friendly methods.
Cathedrals of the Game

2004

Cathedrals of the Game

2004
Provides the history as well as background footage of legendary baseball stadiums and other famous baseball sites.
Paranormal Lockdown UK

2018

Paranormal Lockdown UK

2018
6
Paranormal investigators Nick Groff and Katrina Weidman spend 72 hours confined in the UK’s most haunted locations to capture physical evidence on record.
Super Sleuths

2006

Super Sleuths

2006
This six part documentary series looks at the making of some of our favourite detective dramas, from Inspector Morse to Poirot and Midsomer Murders to Wycliffe. Featuring interviews with cast and crew the series looks at how the characters were created in literary form before moving onto the small screen.
Could You Survive on the Breadline?

2021

Could You Survive on the Breadline?

2021
If you were relying on welfare to survive, what would you use it for? Rent? Food? Medicine? Bills? In 2020, over three million Australians were recorded as living below the poverty line. In new SBS three-part documentary series, Could You Survive on the Breadline?, three prominent Australians are about to discover what life is like for millions of people living on the welfare system.