Granted special access to the secret workings of the Tube, and with the aid of the London Underground staff who know it best, engineer Rob Bell discovers the fascinating hidden history of how London's iconic metro was built.
From the beginning of the Second World War the sea became a vitally important scene of conflict. Great Britain relied on receiving supplies by sea and, therefore, a total blockade of the United Kingdom was one the main objectives of Hitler's Germany. The British government was forced to maintain a strategy of antisubmarine warfare throughout the conflict, while the Royal Navy sought to interrupt the Third Reich's maritime traffic. In these circumstances the submarine became an important weapon of war. Headed by Karl D nitz, who would later succeed Hitler as Head of State, the German U-boats gained the initiative in the sea war and from the beginning launched all-out attacks against shipping en route to Great Britain. One of the great unanswered questions of the war is what would have happened if Hitler had granted the numerous requests made by D nitz for more submarines?
Eighty-seven-year-old adventurer Tim Slessor sets out to recreate his own 1955 record-breaking drive from London to Singapore - in the same badly behaved old Land Rover. What could possibly go wrong?
A five-episode docuseries, "Missing Kenley" explores the case of Kenley Matheson, who vanished after leaving his dorm for a party on September 21, 1992. The series includes interviews with people who knew Kenley and possible suspects.
Mega Manufacturing takes the viewer behind the scenes of the biggest or the most advanced factories in the world, focusing on the creation of inimitable products that are of its own kind.
Explore the wonders of science and nature, from deep oceans to distant galaxies; discover how natural forces shape planet Earth and the universe beyond.
Cowboys and Outlaws is a documentary series on The History Channel that details key figures and events in the history of the American West in the latter half of the 19th century. It uses dramatic reenactments, historian interviews and forensic evidence to highlight famous figures such as Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp and Tom Horn. It also covers historical events such as the first drive along the Goodnight-Loving Trail and the transformation of Abilene, Kansas from a small settlement into a major cattle town.
As of February, 2010, only six episodes have aired. A DVD collection was released on January 26, 2010.
Join car builders, enthusiasts and artists as they showcase their latest projects and visits other shops and shows to scope out the best trucks, hot rods, motorcycles, art and grub around the country.
The body of a young woman is discovered hanging over the Main Street of Provincetown, Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the dead of winter, or "off season." The townspeople begin to question whether or not it was a suicide. The motive is not as transparent as it would seem. Produced by 100% local talent with characters created by the actors who play them, Offseason is a quirky, independent ensemble.
Motor City Motors is a garage based competition reality television show on the Discovery Channel hosted by the Detroit Brothers. During development, the show was referred to as MG: Motor City, a successor to the similar Discovery show Monster Garage.
The first episode aired on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 9:00pm. The first season has thirteen episodes.
From Edinburgh to the Jurassic Coast, scallop diving to street food, Dame Mary Berry delights in adventure and celebrates the joy of being able to cook and share with others.
"For it is owning to their wonder that men now begin and first began to philosophize," wrote Aristotle. Examine the profound impact Western history's intellectual giants had on their time and on stimulating the minds of future generations.
Are ghosts and demons dwelling among us? The Fourman Brothers, a family of paranormal investigators, investigate four hauntings, including a demonic entity, a murderous specter, a dangerous force, and a dark presence in this documentary series.
Trailblazers is a television series presented by Kara Miller and first aired in October 2007 on the Community Channel. Trailblazers is a celebration, for Black History Month, of people of colour who have achieved extraordinary things. The four interviewees are performing at the highest level in their chosen fields.