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Building Ireland

2014

Building Ireland

2014
A team of expert presenters in engineering, architecture and geography explore some of the finest example of Ireland’s building and engineering heritage.
The Real Prime Suspect

2019

The Real Prime Suspect

2019
The Real Prime Suspect is a case of life imitating art imitating life. Former Met detective Jackie Malton - the real-life inspiration for DCI Jane Tennison from Prime Suspect - retraces notorious murder cases from the UK and US.
Three Wives, One Husband

2017

Three Wives, One Husband

2017
3.8
Documentary providing access to the community of Rockland Ranch in the middle of the Utah desert, where 14 Mormon families have made a home for themselves. Half the men here are polygamists, including father-of-16 Enoch Foster. He is one of the most influential men in the community and has two wives, who adore him and each other. But their family is set to expand again, with baby number 17 on the way - and Enoch is also courting a third wife, 25-year-old nanny Lydia.
I Alive

2019

I Alive

2019
Survivors tell their stories of how they made it through some of the worst disasters.
I Got Lucky: Survival Stories

2021

I Got Lucky: Survival Stories

2021
8
Explore some of the most death-defying accidents caught on film. Survivors and eyewitnesses explain what went wrong and a panel of experts dissect the scientific principle behind these
Rick Stein's Spain

2011

Rick Stein's Spain

2011
7.5
Rick Stein has visited Spain since he was a young boy. In the past, French and Italian cooking have been seen to have more finesse, but thanks to a handful of really dedicated Spanish chefs and a growing enthusiasm for its rugged flavours, that has all begun to change. According to Rick, no one cooks fish with more respect or grills meat better. Now, he travels the length and breadth of the country in an old campervan, going off the beaten track to discover the authentic soul (‘duende’) of Spanish cooking.
Egyptian Mummies: Immortality Unwrapped

2025

Egyptian Mummies: Immortality Unwrapped

2025
Mummies have captivated mankind since the dawn of time. The source of many myths and legends, these carefully preserved bodies hold priceless knowledge about ancient Egypt and its pharaohs.The discovery of a 2,500-year-old ointment jars - the oldest ever unearthed - promises to shed new light on mummification practices. These ancestral and mysterious ceremonies, which were supposed to offer immortality to the deceased, still raise questions for scientists and Egyptologists today.
Lake District Rescue

2024

Lake District Rescue

2024
From falls on the fells to mountainside mishaps, the Lake District Mountain Rescue Association head out to bring home the lost, injured and stricken.
Dive Detectives

2010

Dive Detectives

2010
Mike and Warren Fletcher make marine and archaeological discoveries.
Encounters with Evil

2016

Encounters with Evil

2016
5.5
This documentary series tries to get at the root of some of the most heinous crimes ever committed by deranged, cold-blooded criminals.
The Big Hospital Experiment

2019

The Big Hospital Experiment

2019
Fourteen young people are put to work on the wards at the Royal Derby Hospital.
Spartan X

2016

Spartan X

2016
7
Inside The World's Greatest Hotels

2019

Inside The World's Greatest Hotels

2019
8
Docuseries exploring the most iconic and amazing hotels around the world.
300 Million Years

2015

300 Million Years

2015
6
“300 Million Years” relates the dramatic history of how the continent of Europe came to be and the first humans to call it home.
Xploration Awesome Planet

2014

Xploration Awesome Planet

2014
Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, explores the most spectacular places - on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth - in this riveting earth science series.
The Apollo Chronicles

2019

The Apollo Chronicles

2019
8.5
A documentary mini-series that chronicles NASA's historic journey to the moon.
Firefighters

2012

Firefighters

2012
Dublin Fire Brigade and ambulance services receive around 133,000 calls a year. Whatever the emergency, whenever it happens, the firefighters are first to respond, putting themselves in danger to save lives. And it’s not just fighting fires. Every member of Dublin Fire and Rescue is a trained paramedic, and whether it’s ambulance services, rapid river rescues, marine emergency response or high line rescues that are called for, they're equipped and trained to give people in need of rescue the best chance of survival. Using state of the art technology including vehicle and helmet mounted cameras this series will bring viewers deep into the heart of the fire scene with the firefighters themselves to witness and experience a level of danger, drama and emotion never before seen on Irish television.
Impossible Builds

2018

Impossible Builds

2018
6.6
Learn about the creation of some of the world’s most ambitious and technologically advanced buildings. From subaquatic homes to futuristic towers and pencil thin skyscrapers, see how these previously impossible structures are taking shape.
Catch My Killer

2013

Catch My Killer

2013
Nazi Weird War Two

2016

Nazi Weird War Two

2016
Seven decades on from WW2...as living memory fades, the dark corners of the web are teeming with tales of the bizarre. Dr. Sam Willis, a UK-based historian, and Robert Joe (RJ), a Korean-American urban explorer, combine their talents to embark on a journey to set the record straight. They’re one of the oddest partners since Mulder and Scully, and just as determined to get to the truth that’s out there. Whether its reports of Nazis dabbling in the occult, the world’s worst man-eating crocodile attack, or a long-lost train carrying stolen gold, a path of twists and turns will show us that, when it comes to war, truth is often weirder than fiction.