You Asked for It was a popular human interest show created and hosted by Art Baker. Initially titled The Art Baker Show, the program originally aired on American television between 1950 and 1959. Later versions of the series were seen in 1972, 1981, and 2000.
On the show, viewers were asked to send in postcards describing something that they wanted to see on television, such as the reenactment of William Tell shooting an apple off his son's head.
The show was originally broadcast live, so some of the riskier propositions took on added elements of danger and suspense. A segment where animal trainer and stuntman, Reed Parham wrestled a huge, deadly anaconda, for example, nearly became disastrous until assistants interceded with guns drawn, visibly unnerving host Art Baker.
Discover the personalities and places behind different breads eaten the world over. Every country has its own flavour, shaped by the local produce, culture, history and bakers that spend their lives making this delicious diet staple. We're going to find the influential people behind these breads and not only learn about how they make their masterpieces, but also explore their community and tell the story behind how they came to be a baker.
From freak accidents to amazing escapes. Jaw-dropping footage of road mishaps as caught on camera by thousands of drivers around the world. First used widely by drivers in Russian and eastern Europe, dashboard-mounted cameras are constantly recording motoristsʼ behaviour on the roads. Thousands of dash cams around the world have captured just about every bizarre, ridiculous and downright dangerous mishap imaginable. Car Crash TV features some of the most shocking, from freak accidents and amazing escapes to racehorses on the loose. One of the most amazing facts of the series is that no one was seriously injured in any of the crashes featured.
Spark works as a repaircar, but his dream is to become a racer. One day, he discovers a launcher and his dream becomes within reach. From then on, he starts training very hard and challenging all the tracks. Meanwhile, the conspiracy of the Rulers emerges. Finally, Spark realizes his dream and beats the Rulers, becoming a hero.
Regarding criminality, not many genres inspire as much horror and revulsion as that of a serial killer. A predator in the most savage form. A beastly figure usually preying on the weak, innocent and vulnerable. Deeply-embedded negative and sometimes horrific experiences are the usual catalysts for their reign of terror. Take a look inside these murderous minds.
Following the Otteson family of Tonopah, Nev. as they mine for turquoise in the unforgiving Great Basin Desert; they risk blistering heat, dangerous explosions, and treacherous slopes in their quest to unearth the elusive blue stone.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli recalls his famous shot that broke the internet in his match against Pakistan, and was termed as the 'Shot of the Century' by ICC at the T20 World Cup.
A series that examines the lives, legends, and heritage of the first twelve men chosen by Jesus. Some of them, like Peter and Judas, are instantly recognizable but others, like Thaddeus and Bartholomew, are more obscure. A fascinating encounter with the founders of the Church, following their progress and exploring their significance in the 21st Century.
Four top dermatologists treat a range of skin conditions in a specialised clinic; inspecting, squeezing and popping their way towards a better life for their patients.
A new breed of warrior has emerged to fight a global plague of coups, kidnappings and assassinations: the commando. Follow these international super soldiers on actual covert missions as they take on the world’s worst villains.
Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure is a four-part British documentary television series that aired on BBC Two.
Chefs Ken Hom and Ching He Huang, both Chinese food specialists, describing their travels through China and the recipes and personal stories they find there.Hom and Huang will travel to Beijing, learning about Peking Duck, and on to the Silk Road, Kashgar, and the Sichuan Province,together bringing a unique and authoritative perspective on Chinese food that will surprise and inform.Ken and Ching undertake an epic 3000-mile culinary adventure across China - not only to reveal its food, but its people, history, culture and soul.BBC Books has acquired and published the title to accompany the BBC Two series of four hour-long episodes.
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.
History series in which Professor Sue Black and her team use forensic science to analyse the skeletons of everyday people from across the ages in staggering detail to shed light on our forebears.