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Destruction Decoded

2023

Destruction Decoded

2023
10
This series will go back through the record to explore life-altering, earth-shattering, unforgettable events using a combination of carefully selected archive, cutting edge CGI and informative scripting in this popular science format. As well as exploring spectacular archive, illustrating the full toll these disasters can take, we'll dig into the science behind each event, shining a light on the most fascinating elements and giving an understanding on how and why these events occur.
I Love Benfica

2023

I Love Benfica

2023
10
East Harbour Heroes

2023

East Harbour Heroes

2023
10
Follows the non-stop, courageous work of the people tasked with keeping the shipping lanes clear, container ships stocked, and the goods flowing in and out of the harbour of St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Murder She Solved: True Crime

2010

Murder She Solved: True Crime

2010
6
Murder She Solved tells the true stories of female crime investigators who, against all odds, have solved some of the most daunting murder cases in North America. Combining elements of mystery and intrigue, the series' unique visual style and riveting storytelling compels viewers to connect the dots as crime-solvers unravel the clues in their journey to solve the crime.
Wicked Inventions

2015

Wicked Inventions

2015
8
Designing the Hebrides

2023

Designing the Hebrides

2023
7
Stunning locations, logistical headaches. Interior Design Masters champ Banjo Beale returns to his Hebridean home, breathing new life into homes and businesses across the Islands.
Vikings: The True Story

2022

Vikings: The True Story

2022
7
The extraordinary development of modern techniques and equipment has heralded an inspiring new era in historical research. Now, with exclusive access to a team of experts and historians in Norway who are making astonishing new discoveries, this enlightening and entertaining two-part documentary challenges much of what we think we know about the great Nordic ‘warrior race', the Vikings.
Great Australian Stuff

2023

Great Australian Stuff

2023
5
Hosted by Tony Armstrong, this four-part series uncovers the surprising stories behind some of our most loved - and loathed - iconic Australian 'stuff'.
I Met My Murderer Online

2021

I Met My Murderer Online

2021
6
Chilling true stories from the headlines where people met their murderer online. Experts provide analysis and dramatizations take us through these devastating dates with death. The world of online connections becomes the latest landscape for murder and mayhem.
Queerstralia

2023

Queerstralia

2023
5
Join award-winning comedian and professional lesbian Zoe Coombs Marr, as we wipe away the straightwashing and reveal the untold and frankly fascinating Queer history of Australia.
The Future with Hannah Fry

2023

The Future with Hannah Fry

2023
6
Do you want to know what your future holds? A life beyond 150 years old? A world where computers can read our emotions? A planet transformed by unlimited clean energy? Mathematician Hannah Fry will explore these questions and more.
World's Most Secret Homes

2019

World's Most Secret Homes

2019
7
From extravagant underground bunkers to cabins on remote islands. Homeowners discuss what attracted them to such unusual and secluded properties. A round the world tour of some spectacular homes, using drone photography to explore the natural surroundings of each home and 'fly-through' tours of their interiors and secret passages, to reveal what makes them unique. The owners explain why they wanted to live in such an unusual property, and how they found their secluded plots.
The Last Overland

2022

The Last Overland

2022
10
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?
Forensics - The Science of Crime

2022

Forensics - The Science of Crime

2022
2
Hidden behind the laboratory doors of the forensic institutes, universities and research centres, scientists and experts uncover important information on how to convict the perpetrators.
A Taste of History

2009

A Taste of History

2009
7
A Taste of History is a TV cooking series that explores America’s culinary beginnings from the birthplace of American cuisine. This innovative series brings America’s history to life and makes it vibrant as we step back in time and get to know the founders of our country through the food they ate and the recipes they prepared.
Children of the Sun - Wild Bees & Butterflies

2017

Children of the Sun - Wild Bees & Butterflies

2017
10
Bees and butterflies play an important role in the pollination of plants and the production of crops for human and animal consumption. The buzzing of the bees and the vibrant colours of butterflies are the staples of the tranquillity and raw beauty of the countryside – a place which beguiles the eyes and calms the soul. But with the hustle and bustle of modern day life, we tend to neglect the microscopic worlds embedded within our own; the symbiotic relationship between their worlds and ours.
The Great Smog: Winter of '52

2022

The Great Smog: Winter of '52

2022
6
Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the Great Smog of 1952 - the deadliest environmental disaster ever recorded and one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. Lasting just over four days, the Great Smog plunged London into a terrifyingly murky gloom - the acrid pollution seeping into homes, leaving Londoners gasping for breath, shutting down transport and emergency services, and overwhelming hospitals and undertakers alike.
The Survivors: Colonia Dignidad

2022

The Survivors: Colonia Dignidad

2022
2
The series explores the hidden truths behind the idyllic German-themed amusement park once home to Nazis, torture chambers, extreme medical experiments, and Chile's most dangerous cult. Colonia Dignidad ('Dignity Colony') was a unique case in the world. It was a sect and an evil empire based upon sexual abuse and exploitation.
Being Beethoven

2020

Being Beethoven

2020
8
Marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth in 1770, a documentary series that focuses on the real, complex and often difficult man behind the great composer.
The Three Drinkers in Ireland

2022

The Three Drinkers in Ireland

2022
2
The Three Drinkers in Ireland is an escapist, gastronomic journey through the picturesque island of Ireland. Join drinks experts Aidy Smith, Helena Nicklin and special guests as they indulge in a true, Irish feast for the senses, scoping out famous local landmarks and meeting characterful locals, while taking in numerous points of interest, lots of delicious food and drink and of course, unmissable scenery. Light-hearted and aspirational with plenty of take-home tips, it's the perfect pour of armchair travel and feel-good entertainment.