We travel the world to see how the devastation wrought by droughts, wildfires, floods, and catastrophic rains – all the direct results of climate change – are a political problem, and require political solutions.
Beat the Burglar is a BBC television programme that uses ex-professional burglar Mike Fraser to break into people's homes with their permission to show how vulnerable they can be. Forensic teams then harvest the evidence for analysis by experts before giving the homeowners a home security makeover.
The ex-professional burglar shows them what a real burglary would be like while they watch from a camera.
Firstly he shows them how easy it is to enter their homes, then he takes their prized possessions. Later he returns the items and tells them how they can improve security in their homes. At the end of the show their home's security is improved and the ex-burglar returns to see whether they have beaten the burglar.
Beat the Burglar is presented by Dominic Littlewood .
The show is currently showing on UKTV and was previously shown on BBC One in Spring 2005.
This rare WWII collection focuses on the story of the ill fated 'Operation Market-Garden'. These programs feature extensive footage from both sides of the conflict, revealing the the tragic outcome of one of the Allies biggest disappointments. Includes: '1944', 'A Bridge Too Far' and more!
The architecture of the future is here, now. One key aspect of this new kind of architecture is "sustainability" - and it's become a huge challenge for architects and engineers all over the world.
This engaging film tells the story of Walt Whitman’s remarkable life (1819-1892), the turbulent era in which he lived, and the timeless poetry he created. This documentary brings to life many of Whitman's most famous poems.
Cutting-edge research has found genes are much more flexible than we think. They can change over surprisingly short periods of time, with dramatic effects. Take a journey inside the human body to learn about the mysterious genes that make you who you are.
Come and meet the Atoms of Atom Town, and explore the magic and wonder of the universe. Atom Town is a colourful community of characters based on the Elements of the Periodic Table.
Mis 3 Hermanas is a successful Venezuelan telenovela produced by RCTV and distributed internationally by RCTV International. An original story written by Perla Farías, the telenovela starred Scarlet Ortiz and Ricardo Alamo as the main protagonists.
Covers the United States involvement with Korea and testing of Korean weapons. John Ford directed this film which is the only color documentary made during the Korean War.
The Hairy Bikers radically change lifestyles but stay true to their love of great food, as they embark on a campaign to lose two-and-a-half stones in three months.
Choppertown presents - Jesse James is assaulting the Earth with his bone crushing Trophy Truck. From the grueling and dangerous Baja 1000 to the treacherous terrain of the Nevada Desert and uncharted off-road territory in Germany and England, this series takes you on an hour long insane ride with Jesse behind the wheel of his 800 horsepower beast. Jesse's kicking up dirt around the globe.