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Stalker Files

2018

Stalker Files

2018
7
Take an unnerving dive into the cases of stalkers whose unrelenting obsession with a celebrity led to jarring and tragic ends. Every episode unfolds with two seemingly separate timelines building to a climax of fear and violence with each story presented through expert interviews, recreations, actual case files and insights from seasoned law enforcement officials.
Thomas Cromwell: A Very Modern Tudor

2021

Thomas Cromwell: A Very Modern Tudor

2021
9
Tracy Borman investigates to the rise of Thomas Cromwell from the son of a Putney blacksmith to Henry VIII's right hand man, and his eventual downfall.
Agua Santa

2022

Agua Santa

2022
2
Agua Santa brings to light the melting pot of flavors, regional cultures and unmissable places that to the amazement of all we must know. Under the motto that you cannot love what you do not admire, we expose the precious, diverse and brilliant tradition.
Ecuador: On the Wild Side

2024

Ecuador: On the Wild Side

2024
8.3
Discover the most well preserved biotopes in the world and meet with the most emblematic endemic species: Macaws, Toucans, Hummingbirds, Condors, monkeys, marine iguanas, turtles, sea lions, etc. These species have evolved with the rise of the Andes and the appearance of the Galapagos Islands 4.5 million years ago, but today the growing deforestation and the climate change puts them at risk.
Beyond Invention

2004

Beyond Invention

2004
Beyond Invention is a 8-part documentary television series that premiered on February 12, 2004 on Discovery Channel Canada and, as of 2007, airs on the Science Channel. The series was produced by Mystique Films in partnership with Gryphon Productions and is narrated by John Payne. It primarily focuses on future and fictional technology that inspires many movies we see today.
After Hitler

2016

After Hitler

2016
May 1945. Even though populations are celebrating Allied victory, the German defeat doesn't promise a better tomorrow. In the five years that separated the end of the Second World War from the start of the Cold War, the world had hoped for a lasting peace, but instead found itself on the brink of apocalypse. Five years of chaos and hope for the people of a shattered Europe, who became pawns in the games of the major powers. May 8th, 1945 : A terrible war finally ended in the smoking ruins of the Reich. The civilian populations celebrated the victory. It was a time for jubilation. But the celebration lasted little more than a few days. The defeat of Nazi Germany did not mean a rosy future lay around the corner. A shattered Europe had to rebuild, heal its wounds, and deal with the fall-out from an interminable and barbarous conflict, whilst sketching the outlines of its future. Throughout Europe a human tide is rising.
Hunting Fish

2016

Hunting Fish

2016
Thom hunt challenges himself to locate and catch four UK species in one week.
Scottish Vets Down Under

2020

Scottish Vets Down Under

2020
Scottish vets Dr Chris Allison and Dr Mike Whiteford are best friends who have traded life in the heart of Scotland for the bushlands of Australia.
Looting History

2023

Looting History

2023
Docuseries lifting the veil on the global crime wave that is destroying the world's cultural heritage and lining the bank vaults of some of the worst criminals on the planet.
The Grey Wolves: Echoes from WWII

2016

The Grey Wolves: Echoes from WWII

2016
Grey Wolves captures life on board a U-boat, from the German perspective. First hand accounts in text, letters, diaries, journals, memoirs, relaying tales of the mundane and the routine, dramatic and heroic; the fear and resilience of every crew member, from Kapitainleutnant to Mechaniker. It is a vivid, brutally realistic portrait of the men who fought and died beneath the surface of the Atlantic in what was, perhaps, the most critical battle of the war.
The Danube

2020

The Danube

2020
The Danube is a truly European river. It measures 2,888 kilometers (nearly 1,800 miles) from its source in the Black Forest to its mouth in the Black Sea, and it connects 10 countries with very different cultures. The Danube is therefore not only the second-longest European river after the Volga, but also the most international river in the world. It was and is one of the most important trade routes in Europe and forms a lifeline for many people.
Italia 90: When Football Changed Forever

2022

Italia 90: When Football Changed Forever

2022
The story of the World Cup that determined the future of English football - a watershed tournament for the team, fans, and the nation back home.
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.
Animal's Armory

2016

Animal's Armory

2016
9
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.
Billionaire Resorts: On Holiday with the Super Rich

2022

Billionaire Resorts: On Holiday with the Super Rich

2022
7
Series going behind the scenes at the world's most luxurious holiday destinations, revealing the dedication and expertise it takes to deliver a first-class service.
Pretty Bad Girls

2012

Pretty Bad Girls

2012
A documentary series profiling attractive female criminals.
Canada: The Story of Us

2017

Canada: The Story of Us

2017
This epic adventure history series tells the grand story of people, places and events that shaped Canada. It's a tale filled with change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast, harsh land. It's the story of how native populations, European settlers and modern immigrants transcended differences to create a unique identity.
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.
Wartime Crime

2017

Wartime Crime

2017
7
While the battlefields of WWII were a stage for acts of heroism, strategic cunning, and horrific atrocities, conditions on the home front seemed more stable. Yet from bombed-out London to occupied France, the war enabled one thing to flourish - crime.