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Cosmic Vistas

2009

Cosmic Vistas

2009
7.5
Learn how mysteries are being unraveled through the most beautiful images ever captured of our universe. From extreme close ups of our nearest cosmic companion the moon, to images of galaxies 15 billion years away, Cosmic Vistas will show and explain how scientists are trying to get the big picture of existance.
Sharon "La Hechicera"

2018

Sharon "La Hechicera"

2018
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

1960

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

1960
7
Tom Sawyer is a 12-year-old boy in Missouri in the 1840s. His best friend is Huckleberry Finn, who doesn't go to school or to church, spends his days fishing, smokes a corncob pipe and has no use for society.
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.
Access All Areas

2017

Access All Areas

2017
Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels around the world to places like Iceland and Morocco, and discovers some of the world's most challenging and terrifying places. She uncovers fascinating stories, meets remarkable people, and investigates long-standing mysteries: human and natural events that have puzzled communities for generations.
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.
Amber the Ambulance

2017

Amber the Ambulance

2017
Amber the Ambulance is the doctor of Car City, whenever a bulldozer, tractor, garbage truck, or bus needs to get healed, he goes to see Amber.
Jeffrey Dahmer: Killer Cannibal

2019

Jeffrey Dahmer: Killer Cannibal

2019
5.3
Jeffrey Dahmer's childhood, combative parents, obsession with dead animals, strange behavior in high school, and first sexual yearnings collide and turn a once-happy boy into a cannibalistic serial killer.
Born To Kill? Class Of Evil

2017

Born To Kill? Class Of Evil

2017
10
Not all serial killers are the same – but many share twisted desires and use similarly devious methods to get their perverse kicks. Just as many serial killers have a victim type, so there are types of murderers: from the handsome charmers, who could seduce any woman in the blink of an eye but can’t be satisfied unless they kill, to the power hungry sadists for whom there’s no pleasure without pain. This is a new twist on the globally successful ‘Born To Kill?’ series. As usual, one new killer is investigated in each episode, but this series we will be delving into the extensive ‘Born To Kill?’ archive, to draw comparisons with some of the most iconic serial killers in history.
Million Pound Pawn

2021

Million Pound Pawn

2021
Million Pound Pawn pulls back the curtain on the world of pawnbroking in the midst of the current economic crisis, telling the story of both the pawnbrokers and the people looking to part with their prized possessions. With over a million pounds worth of assets passing through Britain's pawnbrokers hands each day, there's no way of knowing who will be walking through the pawnbroker's door next or what their valuables will be.
Animal's Armory

2016

Animal's Armory

2016
9
Interrogation Files

2024

Interrogation Files

2024
Featuring incredible, real crime stories and spotlighting the techniques used by investigators to uncover unbelievable revelations in the pursuit of justice.
Butchers of the Bayou

2023

Butchers of the Bayou

2023
7.5
Over the course of a decade, two prolific serial killers terrorized the women of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, raping and murdering, dismembering and cannibalizing. Neither of them ever met, but each of them knew what the other was doing and, perversely, it appears, they were trying to outdo each other in terms of their depravity and sexual deviance.
Chasing Monsters: El Niño

2018

Chasing Monsters: El Niño

2018
5
Chasing Monsters show cases the unique lives of big wave surfers, as they pursue the storms of the 2016 El Nino season in search of the biggest waves.
Storied Spaces

2022

Storied Spaces

2022
Owners share stories of how they transformed unexpected properties into spaces that feel like home.
The Uncommon History of Very Common Things

2021

The Uncommon History of Very Common Things

2021
Examine the unknown, sometimes shocking, often irreverent and always entertaining history of the everyday items that make up our lives.
The Coolest Places on Earth

2013

The Coolest Places on Earth

2013
If you're expecting this show to feature locations like Antarctica and the North Pole, you may be disappointed because the "coolest" in the title refers to how impressive a place is, not its temperature. Instead, the show explores the history and culture of cities and landmarks that are among the most astonishing sites on the planet. Each episode features three locations, showcasing the history, geography and traditions of each to help young people gain a better understanding of the diverse world in which they live.
Max's Big Tracks

2008

Max's Big Tracks

2008
Wildlife expert Ian "Max" Maxwell explores the habitats of the world's most intriguing beasts.
Dead Famous DNA

2014

Dead Famous DNA

2014
7.3
Host Mark Evans investigates whether the DNA extracted from privately-owned remains of historical figures and celebrities like John Lennon's tooth or Eva Braun's hair can tell us something about these dead famous people.
Yellowstone Journals

2019

Yellowstone Journals

2019
1
Nestled deep in the Rocky Mountains of the American west is a place unlike anywhere else on the planet. Yellowstone National Park is home to hundreds of animals that have adapted to survive in a harsh and dynamic landscape.