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Ghosts of Shepherdstown

2016

Ghosts of Shepherdstown

2016
8.2
Destination America will investigate the paranormal activities within Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in its latest series. Produced by Blade Brothers outfit MAK Pictures, Ghosts of Shepherdstown will follow a trio of investigators trying to understand the slew of paranormal disturbances that constitute the majority of the historic town's 911 calls. Brought in by chief of police Michael King, the group includes paranormal investigator Nick Groff, tech whiz Bill Hartley and "paranormal sensitive" Elizabeth Saint. Each episode of Ghosts starts with a 911 call from a resident experiencing a strange happening, such as the sighting of a headless woman or the appearance of a body floating down the river. The police then call Groff, Hartley and Saint, who rush to the scene to look for evidence of ghostly activity. Later on, they enlist the help of local historians and psychics to understand the occurrences.
Looking for the Hobbit

2014

Looking for the Hobbit

2014
4.9
À la recherche du Hobbit (French for Looking for the Hobbit) is an exploratory documentary series directed by Olivier Simonnet in 2014, in which illustrator John Howe, story-teller Nicolas Mezzalira, and Professor Leo Carruthers of the University of Paris-Sorbonne explore real-world settings and famous myths that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology. The documentary explores many locations of Medieval significance.
Mackenzie's Raiders

1958

Mackenzie's Raiders

1958
5.8
Mackenzie's Raiders is an American Western television series starring Richard Carlson that aired thirty-nine episodes in syndication from 1958 to 1959. The series was narrated by Art Gilmore.
Our Guy in Russia

2018

Our Guy in Russia

2018
7.5
Our Guy in Russia is the fourth in the series of critically-acclaimed adventure travelogues hosted by popular UK lorry mechanic and television daredevil, Guy Martin. He travels from Moscow to Siberia, and as usual ignores the traditional tourist attractions – preferring instead to follow his passions to discover what everyday life is really like in Russia. He rides with the Night Wolves – President Putin’s biker gang, and goes to work in the factory that produces one of Russia’s proudest exports – the Kalashnikov machine gun, to name but a few of his adventures in Russia.
Buster

2017

Buster

2017
6
Buster is a loser with everything against trying to survive the cruel world around him. Life does not stop presenting opportunities that would have been better to let go. Still, try to do the right thing, even if it always goes wrong. Although it is always uncomfortable.
I Was Prey

2017

I Was Prey

2017
6.5
Recounting the hauntingly true stories of people who found themselves in a life or death situation, face-to-face with a dangerous animal
Simply Ming

0000

Simply Ming

0000
10
Simply Ming is a television cooking show hosted by chef Ming Tsai, and is produced by WGBH Boston and Ming East-West LLC. The show is distributed by American Public Television.
In Defence

2000

In Defence

2000
4
A sharp barrister teams up with a strong-minded solicitor to take on battles with the British legal system.
He Kills Coppers

2008

He Kills Coppers

2008
5
Three policemen are brutally murdered during the 1966 World Cup celebrations. "He Kills Coppers" follows three men connected to the deaths; Frank (a fellow policeman), Tony (an ambitious journalist, and witness to the murders), and Billy (the murderer).
Phrogging: Hider in My House

2022

Phrogging: Hider in My House

2022
7.3
Explores the phenomenon of phrogging – people secretly living inside someone else’s home and features two first-hand accounts of survivors sharing the most skin-crawling, twisted and truly terrifying stories imaginable. Along with interviews and key archive materials, cinematic recreations bring the clues and confrontations to life.
Angry Planet

2006

Angry Planet

2006
7
Angry Planet is a 39-part television series broadcast around the world featuring the adventures of storm chaser George Kourounis, Angry Planet is produced by Peter Rowe of Pinewood Films. The series plays on the following networks: ⁕Outdoor Life Network ⁕Travel Channel ⁕Weather Channel ⁕TV8 ⁕MTV3 ⁕Canal Evasion ⁕TVB The first season of the series has also been released on DVD as a box set. Each episode focuses on a different force of nature as Kourounis gets up close to investigate and document the most fierce natural phenomena the Earth has to dish out.
Surviving Mann

2021

Surviving Mann

2021
This ultimate survival competition is hosted by Don Mann, a SEAL Team 6 veteran and NYT bestselling author. Contestants from all walks of life face extreme challenges at a remote training center, battling to challenge Don in the final showdown. The excitement is taken to new heights with the addition of MMA legend Randy Couture in Season One, Sheriff Mark Lamb in Season Two, and Mike Glover in Season Three. Tune in to see who will come out on top in this high-stakes adventure.
The Very Best of Victor Borge, Vol. 2

2018

The Very Best of Victor Borge, Vol. 2

2018
A legend of radio, television, and live performance, Victor Borge entertained the world with his clever and unique blend of comedy and music. This collection includes 8 uproarious specials from the archives, including routines like Phonetic Punctuation, The History of the Piano, It's Now or Never with Sergio Franchi, and many others.
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022
6.9
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor and ex-wife of George Lucas, sits down for her first-ever on-camera interview and provides unique insight into the rise of LucasFilm — including her 14-year marriage to and eventual divorce from George Lucas — the editing of the original Star Wars trilogy, the origin of the idea that Darth Vader would be Luke’s father and if there were really originally plans for nine movies.
The Goldbergs

1949

The Goldbergs

1949
7.6
The Goldbergs is a comedy-drama broadcast from 1929 to 1946 on American radio, and from 1949 to 1956 on American television. It was adapted into a 1948 play, Me and Molly, a 1950 film The Goldbergs, and a 1973 Broadway musical, Molly.
The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe

2024

The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe

2024
5.2
William Shatner explores our earth, and beyond, in search of the universe’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features contributions from scientists, historians, astronauts and other experts—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen. Seeking answers to age-old questions that have mystified mankind for centuries. Things like, how was our earth born? Will we go back to the moon—or venture even farther? What dangers might lurk in the deep expanse of outer space? And perhaps the biggest of all—are we alone?
Costa Rica: The Rise of Nature

2020

Costa Rica: The Rise of Nature

2020
9
A journey into the heart of Costa Rica's unique landscape following the efforts undertaken by scientists and citizens to preserve and restore the country's valuable natural heritage.
Catch and Release

2021

Catch and Release

2021
6.5
A dying policewoman hopes to solve her last case when a fly fisherman is killed in a small village, but the investigation takes a personal turn along the way.
Lost U-Boats of WWII

2024

Lost U-Boats of WWII

2024
6.7
During the second world war, the Nazis looted everything they could get their hands on, including an estimated 600 tons of gold, thousands of pieces of artwork, and millions of priceless artifacts. While some of these items have been found, much of it remains missing. Treasure hunter Darrell Miklos believes some of these stolen riches were loaded into specially modified U-Boats that are currently lying at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. His evidence: two top-secret documents acquired over 40 years of research.
World Series Film

2020

World Series Film

2020
A chance to look back at the World Series games of Major League Baseball from the past.