Solving a murder is like putting together a giant jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes, the pieces snap into place with ease and other times, they don't fit. The police must meticulously reconstruct the puzzle. Once all the pieces are found, investigators must then figure out how everything fits together, crack the case and bring justice for the victim.
For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, two immersive documentaries gave viewers the chance to re-live this awe-inspiring event as it unfolds in real time, with incredible cinematic NASA footage and global news archive. Episode One relives the drama of the launch, while Episode Two focuses on the landing, as the world followed the nail-biting moments leading up to the first ever boot print of Man on the Moon.
Have you ever wondered whether the grass is greener on the other side of the fence? From moody teenagers and spoilt children to errant husbands and trophy wives, this series gives a whole new meaning to domestic bliss and lifts the lid on what it means to be Australian in the 21st century. Wife Swap Australia is not a competition or a contest. It is a reality show unlike any other, where the battlegrounds are the kitchens and living rooms, child-rearing is a subject of intense and heated debate, and the outcome isn’t a cash prize, but a couple’s opportunity to re-discover why they love each other and decided to marry in the first place. With its mirror on Australian domestic lives, this series sees sparks fly as two wives from radically different families swap places for a week. It’s not just the wives that need to get used to a new family, but the husbands and children are given a wake-up call too as they have to adapt to new house routines.
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.
An elaborate cake can become the centerpiece of a party if it's done well, so it is important for the party host to choose a designer who can create the cake of his or her dreams. In each episode, three cake designers compete to earn a job for a client looking for the perfect pastry for a wedding, family reunion or other bash. When a client picks a cake, the designer quickly learns that making the cake is just half of the battle; it then has to make it to its destination, which can be a tall task for an elaborate pastry. Each winning cake must make it to the party on time and in one piece before the designer's job is done.
Pat Postiglione, a Nashville homicide detective with a photographic memory, recalls hundreds of crime scenes, all of which he remembers as if they happened yesterday.
Favorite Places is a half-hour documentary series that takes viewers on a personal tour through some of North America's most interesting cities-and in each city, our guide is a prominent member of the LGBT community.
Dina's ordinary life comes crashing down around her after her fiance's betrayal and her father's death. In her despair, she agrees to give up her unborn baby but when she realizes her mistake, it is too late. Desperate, she escapes and accidentally shoots at a woman passing by, killing her instantly. On the run, hiding from the law and full of self loathing at the killer she has become, Dina cannot give herself up as she doesn't want her baby to be born in prison and to grow up in an orphanage Fate sends her on many adventures both good and bad until destiny intervenes, bringing some normality back into her life and with it, the man of her dreams.
Who Wants To Marry My Dad was a NBC-produced reality show that aired in the summer of 2003 and 2004. The point of the show was to have the children pick out a new bride for their father to propose to and marry. The show was a modest hit in ratings and returned for season two in 2004. The show was cancelled soon after ratings decreased compared to season one.
Heidi Mueller, one of the daughters in season one, joined Passions after Who Wants to Marry My Dad?'s first season ended.
Set in the 17th Century, Jang Beo-jin is a young female diver on Tamra Island. She doesn't particularly enjoy her situation and dreams of one day leaving the island. One day, to her shock, she discovers a young blond haired man laying on the beach. The young man's name is William and he is a shipwrecked British citizen. Another young man named Park Kyu enters the island under the disguise of one of the many convicts sent to Tamra Island. In actuality, Park Kyu is a budding government official known as a Seonbi. These three young people then become involved in a hilarious love triangle.
The story follows a young vampire boy named Hipira who lives in Salta, an eternally dark city of vampires. He goes on a series of adventures with the rest of the town's residents.
Radio presenter Lara is a charismatic but complex woman who never minces her words. Much to her dismay, her station has relegated her to the night shift, where she plays records for lonely taxi drivers, emotional drunks, and other oddballs. A mysterious caller during her broadcast turns a boring weeknight into a grueling psychological cat-and-mouse game.
Streetmate was a dating game show in the UK that first aired on Channel 4 from 30 October 1998 to 9 March 2001 and ran for 3 series. It was hosted by Davina McCall. It returned on 27 September 2007 but it moved to ITV2 as part of the channel's XXL Thursday line-up. It was then hosted by Holly Willoughby for one series.
The idea behind the series is that the presenter has first to pick an eligible male or female from passers-by, and then with their help, approach equally eligible members of the opposite or the same sex for a date. The couple then go on the date, reporting back on its success or failure.
"Hear the Drummer" by Chad Jackson served as the show's original theme tune. 4 music shows re-runs of streetmate between 3:00 and 4:00 on weekdays
Former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton spent 30 years in the police force, a career that saw him lead many of the most high profile and successful murder investigations of his generation. In this true crime docuseries, Sutton revisits cases he led and explores everything from the crime itself through to the breakthrough moment when the suspect was identified and arrested.