This richly detailed, visually stunning documentary series covers the entire dramatic saga of World War II in the Pacific. From Manchuria to Hiroshima, the people, armaments, locations and battles of the epic conflict are covered in 20 unforgettable episodes. The Allies' crusade to defeat imperial Japan's bloody expansion featured difficult, heroic fighting at sea, in the air, and on innumerable jungle islands.
Jim Stewart and the talented team at Shred and Butta are full of clever and entertaining ideas to transform vehicles, pushing the boundaries to make dreams come true.
This extraordinary series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth's continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of Earth's crust. As landmasses assemble and separate, they fuel volcanoes and spark earthquakes, building mountains and tearing valleys. We see the Earth, eons in the making, through the eyes of geologists and other scientists.
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.
Fed up of being stuck in the kitchen while everyone enjoys the festive fun? Jamie Oliver shows us how to prepare a yuletide feast in advance, so no one misses out on the big day!
Robi is the cutest, funniest and most curious robot around! He loves to explore the world around him and meet new amazing animal friends. Along with Robi, your child will learn basic facts about many animals – their habitat, what sounds they make, what they like to eat, how their babies grow up, etc. Combining incredible live footage from all around the world with our animated Robot, Robi, this series will encourage your child to expand their learning about animals in a most entertaining way.
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.
Former marine Monty Halls retraces the routes of great escapes from Nazi territory, meeting surviving escapees and locals who risked their lives to help them.
Enjoy exciting adventures in the ocean with Baby Shark Brooklyn! All of a sudden, the shark family gets swept away to the opposite side of the ocean by a massive underwater earthquake! Will they be able to adjust to these strange surroundings and make new friends? What kind of adventures will Brooklyn have in this unfamiliar environment?
What exactly makes a family in today’s often complex world? Is there such a thing a ‘normal’ family anymore? And why on earth would anyone share their home with a 2000lb bison? These are just some of the questions we ask in this new inspiring and uplifting series. Each episode features three unique families from around the world who live their lives in a less than conventional way! They all shun ‘the norm’ but at the same time they all share one common characteristic they are all happy, proud and want to share their positivity (and eccentricity) with the world.
Asia is currently witnessing a feverish pace to build, build, and build. Each country is trying to outbuild each other to the tallest building in the world. First it was the Petronas Towers, then it was the Shanghai Financial Centre, followed by Taipei 101, and now it is the Burj Dubai. Mega construction projects may seem like a new phenomena in current climate. However, such practices are nothing new in Asia, as the continent has been home to many mega projects from centuries past, inspiring similar construction in other parts of the world. Ingenuity - Engineering Ground Breakers looks at the engineering marvels currently being undertaken in Asia, and juxtaposed against an archetypal giant from the past.
A couple and their crew build custom, eco-friendly yurts on Oahu's beautiful North Shore. They teach their clients how to live off the land and make the world a better place without sacrificing even the smallest comfort.
Explore the shocking 1973 Pascagoula UFO abduction of Charles Hickson, Calvin Parker and Maria Blair. A gripping tale of alien encounters, fear, and resilience that changed their lives.
After a private plane crash leaves her with no memory and no name, Jane Doe must enter a world of corporate espionage, murder, and sex trafficking, where she may find that the truth inside her was better forgotten.