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In Their Own Words

2015

In Their Own Words

2015
Documenting the lives the most pivotal voices of the 20th century
Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

2015

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

2015
7
What happens when conflicts between landlords and tenants get out of control? This series delves into the dark side of the UK's housing crisis. It follows independent eviction specialists working on behalf of landlords attempting to evict tenants who are behind with their rent, and local authority housing officers investigating rogue landlords and unsafe living conditions, including illegal HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation).
Power of Attorney: Don Worley

2021

Power of Attorney: Don Worley

2021
10
Power of Attorney: Don Worley explores 12 of the most intriguing and challenging cases on Don Worley's docket, illustrating that while most lawsuits may be about financial justice, they're also about the human stories and powerful emotions behind them. In the series, Worley partners with attorneys to aid and investigate their civil lawsuits, culminating in a mock trial, where things aren't always as they appear. Set in Houston, Texas, a state known for its dislike of civil attorneys and their belief in personal responsibility, these cases are all the more compelling because they have such a tough burden of proof.
Freddy Heineken

2013

Freddy Heineken

2013
Dutch beer-brewing scion and businessman Freddy Heineken secures his family's legacy through years of ambitious dealings and one infamous kidnapping.
Chicken Girls: The College Years

2022

Chicken Girls: The College Years

2022
6.8
Birdie and Rooney navigate their first years on campus. In doing so, they’ll form their own groups of “chicken girls”.
You, Me & Them

2013

You, Me & Them

2013
6
You, Me & Them tells the story of Lauren and Ed who are madly in love, despite their 26-year age gap. The only problem is that Lauren's family and everyone around them seems to have an opinion on the subject. Ed's ex-wife Lydia rents the house next door to the couple, Lauren's family are constantly meddling and Ed's friends think she's a trophy girlfriend. Characters include Lauren's disapproving parents Emma and Clive; plus her sister Debs, who lives nearby with husband Keith and their two children Ellie and Charlie. Lauren and Ed share their home with Ed's loveably hapless brother Alan whilst Ed's chancer grandson Tim never seems to be too far from his grandfather and his grandfather's wallet. You can choose your partner but you can't choose your family.
The Surgeons

2003

The Surgeons

2003
This verité documentary series profiles the personal and professional lives of Canada's best surgeons. With remarkable access to doctors and their patients, this series features riveting stories about real life and death medical procedures.
Jamie's 30-Minute Meals

2010

Jamie's 30-Minute Meals

2010
7.8
Jamie's 30-Minute Meals is a series of 40 episodes aired in 2010 on Channel 4 in which Jamie Oliver cooks a three- to four-dish meal in under 30 minutes.
Escobar by Escobar

2021

Escobar by Escobar

2021
5.4
The true story of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar through the eyes of his son, Juan Pablo, whose life changed astronomically the day his father died.
Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge

2018

Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge

2018
Five of the country's most creative chefs put their spin on every food lover's favorite holiday.
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.
The Real Jesus of Nazareth

2017

The Real Jesus of Nazareth

2017
7
Take a pilgrimage across the Holy Land as we explore the life of Jesus of Nazareth, separating history from legend.
A Matter of Justice

1993

A Matter of Justice

1993
6
True story about the mother of a murder victim seeking to bring her son's widow to justice and gain custody of her granddaughter.
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.
Audrey's Back

2021

Audrey's Back

2021
8.2
17-year-old Audrey slips into a coma when she is found unconscious on the road of a small town, in the middle of the night. 16 years later, the impossible happens: she wakes up. Everything has changed around her, and her friends and family are no exception. She must relearn to live again in a time she no longer understands.
Mount Royal

1988

Mount Royal

1988
1
Andre Valeur, a successful businessman, lives in an upscale Montreal neighborhood and Paris. Daughter Stephanie is a model, Danielle a reporter. Rob works for his father but prefers the nightlife. Wife Katherine is unhapoy just being a socialite.
Dr Xand's Con or Cure

2023

Dr Xand's Con or Cure

2023
From cons to cures, scams to scares and sifting fakes from facts. Dr Xand van Tulleken and Ashley John-Baptiste’s health consumer show, dedicated to righting the wrongs of ‘bad medicine’.
Triple Digit Flip

2021

Triple Digit Flip

2021
Jamil Damji and his team — his best friend and flipper Pace, his project manager and big sister Rahima, and real estate agent Laura, who is also Pace's wife — look to flip houses all over the Phoenix area into triple digit flips.
Busan Boys: Sydney Bound

2023

Busan Boys: Sydney Bound

2023
"Sydney, here we come!" The Busan Boys visit the peaceful port city of Sydney, with shining waters and the sail-shaped Opera House! Four Busan Boys go on a working holiday to Sydney, Australia. Actors Heo Sung-tae, Lee Si-eon, Ahn Bo-hyun, and travel YouTuber Kwak Joon-bin (KWAKTUBE) unite under the name of their hometown, Busan. With beautiful scenes of nature, a high minimum wage, and English as the common language, Australia is a popular destination for working holidays. Will these four be able to achieve both their goals of finding a nice job and going on fun adventures? Join them on their journey as they explore Sydney, a city similar to yet different from Busan. The Busan Boys set off on a working holiday project, where they work hard and play even harder.
Megantic

2023

Megantic

2023
9
Mégantic is inspired by the events that occurred during the Lac-Mégantic rail tragedy in 2013. This fiction follows the destinies of Méganticois marked by bereavement and trauma, but also by solidarity, courage and heroism.