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Apparitions

2008

Apparitions

2008
7.1
Apparitions is a BBC drama about Father Jacob Myers, a priest of the Roman Catholic Church, played by Martin Shaw, who examines evidence of miracles to be used in canonisation but also performs exorcisms. As he learns, Jacob's duties run deeper than just sending demons back to Hell; he later must prevent them all from escaping. Unlike most portrayals of exorcism and spirit possession in fiction, Apparitions is more religiously accurate and fact-based, incorporating the nature of demonic possession as described by the Church. It also recounts historical events associated with Christianity and other Abrahamic religions, which may have been caused by Heaven or Hell, indicating that the War described in the Bible may not have fully concluded. The series is written by Joe Ahearne.
And Never Let Her Go

2001

And Never Let Her Go

2001
7
The true story of a woman's suspicious disappearance after ending an affair with a powerful, married attorney.
Stranded

2002

Stranded

2002
7
The Robinson family set sail for a new life in America. After only a short time at sea, they are caught in a terrible, relentless storm that shatters their ship and they find themselves on the sandy beach of a deserted tropical island.
Quacks

2017

Quacks

2017
7.3
A raucous comedy set in Victorian London about four medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world.
Clue

2011

Clue

2011
5.3
Clue is an American five-part mystery television miniseries based on the Parker Brothers board game of the same name, which aired on The Hub from November 14, 2011 to November 17, 2011. The series features a youthful, ensemble cast working together, uncovering clues to unravel a mystery. The series was created by Raven Metzner and stars Sterling Beaumon as Seamus, Sarah Desjardins as Whitney, Kendall Amyre Ferguson as Agnes, Ana Golja as Liz, Stephan James as Dmitri, and Zach Mills as Lucas.
Drovers' Gold

1997

Drovers' Gold

1997
This show is about a couple broken and cheated Welsh families that decide in order to live they need to drive their cattle beasts to London for the best price. Unfortunately, there's the evil landholder that wants to kick everyone out of the valley and see the good families starve and go to workhouses. His conniving treachery enables several issues to arise while the fellas and a few more travellers in their party attempt to persevere. Talk about cattle plague and cholera outbreaks, punishment for driving cattle on a Sunday, and other interesting issues are just a fraction of what six episodes will bring you. Adventure, horses, and a young Ray Stevens without a shirt on.
Charmers

2021

Charmers

2021
8.8
When teen loner and outcast Senna Black is hauled off to summer camp at Camp Whispering Pines by her parents in a desperate attempt to get her to make friends, she is expecting a boring summer of stupid camp songs, insufferable outdoor activities and bug bites. Instead, she meets a mysterious group of girls who are not just outcasts like her, but something much more.
The Cinder Path

1994

The Cinder Path

1994
6.6
In a heroic journey of epic proportions, English everyman Charlie McFell (Lloyd Owen) wrestles with his demons -- including a coldhearted wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones), economic hardship, the horror of the world's first Great War and a painful secret he'd rather forget. But Charlie eventually comes out on top in this emotional, made-for-television miniseries based on Catherine Cookson's best-selling novel.
Círculo rojo

2007

Círculo rojo

2007
5
Log Cabin Living

2014

Log Cabin Living

2014
Follow one family as they ditch the hustle and bustle and go on a journey to find the quintessential escape in Log Cabin Living . They'll navigate this unusual real estate market as they search for their perfect log home retreat.
Starhyke

2009

Starhyke

2009
5
It's the year 3034. Everyone on Earth has become an emotionless drone set on colonizing the solar system. Their lack of emotion makes them a fearless and remorseless race that destroys without conscience. An alien race called the Reptids, intent on releasing a biological weapon to reawaken our emotions.
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

2002

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

2002
7.2
The only child in a wretchedly poor family in the Danish village of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen lives in a fantasy world. His hand carved dolls and puppets, his father's bedtime stories, and his own natural flair for fantastic tales brings the child temporary escape. It takes him all the way to Copenhagen where, he's been told, dreams can really come true.
Secrets of the Universe

2022

Secrets of the Universe

2022
6
Secrets of the Universe launches viewers on eight mind-blowing adventures to seek answers to some of the Universe’s biggest mysteries. How did the Universe begin? Are there other Earth-like worlds? What is life? Each stand-alone film tells the remarkable stories of the missions and the breakthroughs that have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos, featuring many of the world’s top space scientists, engineers, and explorers. They reveal not just wonderful far away vistas and amazing science, but also the powerful human stories that reveal the dedication and perseverance needed to explore the Universe for all of humanity.
Journey to the Center of the Earth

1999

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1999
5.8
Remake of Jules Verne's classic story finds adventurers seeking a mysterious hidden land. They are joined by the wife of another man, who had previously gone on a similar expedition and disappeared.
Moses the Lawgiver

1975

Moses the Lawgiver

1975
7
The Story of the Exodus or freedom of Hebrews from Egypt is told from a perspective that highlights Moses' efforts to persuade first the stubborn Pharaoh Merneptah, who was his adopted cousin, to release his workforce of slaves. Then, once free and in the wilderness en route to the Promised Land, Moses must prove to be a pious and patient leader or lawgiver to a people who still think they want more out of him or God. For 40 years, Moses must carry on this load and challenge for God and Israel. With the help of his brother Aaron and Joshua, the people of Israel are officially born or created centuries ago when God promised and vowed to Jacob that he would be the father of a mighty nation.
Ten Deadliest Snakes with Nigel Marven

2014

Ten Deadliest Snakes with Nigel Marven

2014
5
Adventurous naturalist and all round snake lover Nigel Marven takes a look at some of the world's most lethal snakes.
Behind the Mask

2018

Behind the Mask

2018
Lookkaew is a hi-so woman who is cheating on her boyfriend, Ratt. Her boyfriend catches her and walks away. When Lookkaew goes after him, she gets into a car accident and hits a girl named Natda. Lookkaew's selfish mother doesn't want to lose Ratt as a son-in-law because her daughter is in a coma and may not wake up. To fool Ratt and his father into continuing with the marriage, she has the unconscious Natda undergo plastic surgery to look like her daughter, Lookkaew. Natda wakes up and is told she is Lookkaew, but she has no memories except for what she is told by her fake mother. She also has to deal with Ratt who is angry and hurt because the real Lookkaew cheated on him. Nothing in her life feels familiar to her and even Ratt notices her personality change. Will Ratt find out the truth? Will Natda get her memories back? And what happens if the real Lookkaew wakes up?
Jungle Beat

2003

Jungle Beat

2003
6
Each short episode is divided into two segments - The first part involves wordless slapstick comedy among four safari explorers which introduces an animal. The second part shows (another wordless) adventure of the animal previously seen.
Harina de otro costal

2010

Harina de otro costal

2010
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper

2000

This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper

2000
7.6
Dramatisation of the real-life investigation into the notorious Yorkshire Ripper murders of the late 1970s, showing the effect that it had on the health and career of Assistant Chief Constable George Oldfield who led the enquiry.