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Chiefs

2001

Chiefs

2001
These films brings to life the power, spirit and mystery of the leaders of First Nations, and separates the myths from the men and battles.
Ships That Changed The World

2008

Ships That Changed The World

2008
This series tells the history of three great ships, the Titanic, the Bismarck, and the TS Canberra, that mirror the history of the century.
Shifting Gears with Aaron Kaufman

2018

Shifting Gears with Aaron Kaufman

2018
Aaron Kaufman is back, and this time, he’s the boss. Redefining the custom car building space, he’s pushing his design abilities to the limits and focusing on vehicle builds driven by passion. Taking on concepts and builds he’s always dreamed of.
Giant Constructions

2016

Giant Constructions

2016
Breaks down the construction, technology, and inner workings of some of the world’s most spectacular bridges, each one with a special story to tell.
The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard

2018

The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard

2018
Behind the scenes at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, taking a look back in time to the golden age of steam. A tireless army of staff and volunteers give the inside track on what it takes to run a heritage railway.
Medieval Murder Mysteries

2015

Medieval Murder Mysteries

2015
The medieval period gave us some of the greatest, most enduring stories in history. Some are of them were real – some are altered into pure Legend. These legends usually had somebody doing villainous deeds. The even greater thing is that most of these were surrounded in mystery or conspiracy. Medieval Murder Mysteries uses modern thinking from historical police criminology combined with forensics and human osteologists blended with current historical ideas to try and solve what really happened all those years ago. Magnificent castles, chivalrous knights, powerful kings and queens? You’ll have them. Also require dark deeds, illicit lovers, greedy nobles, mad cardinals? Look no further. They’re all here.
Raw Recruits: Squaddies at 16

2016

Raw Recruits: Squaddies at 16

2016
Documentary series following a batch of fresh-faced teenage recruits going through the British Army's basic training.
Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi

2007

Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi

2007
Travel from the steamy delta beyond New Orleans, upstream to headwaters in great northern swamps, and along the Mississippi's greatest tributary, the Missouri. The crew encounter a wealth of wildlife, from tropical manatees to ancient horseshoe crabs, primitive giant fish, colorful herons, industrious beavers, deadly rattlesnakes, herds of buffalo, and prairie dog colonies. Dramatic reconstructions illustrate what the river was like when the first explorers encountered it, meeting Indian tribes and witnessing new wildlife spectacles.
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs

2017

Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs

2017
Paul Murton sets out to explore the lochs of Scotland, travelling from the wilds of the west coast to the Grampian Mountains, discovering the secrets of these iconic features of the Scottish landscape.
Thief Trackers

2015

Thief Trackers

2015
Thief Trackers tells the story of what becomes of everyday possessions when they are stolen, and how police and members of the public use cutting-edge technology to fight back.
A Very British Hotel

2017

A Very British Hotel

2017
Behind the scenes at London's exclusive Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, located in the heart of Knightsbridge, in the middle of its busy summer season.
Ice Wars

2017

Ice Wars

2017
This provocative series takes us to the frontline of Australia's drug war on ice. Through unprecedented access, we follow the stories of Meth lab busts, front line importation arrests at the docks with Task Force Polaris, decontamination of suburbs by the clean up crews, forensic teams tracing precursors and toxicologists investigating human impact from passive Meth cooking.
Ross Kemp: Middle East

2010

Ross Kemp: Middle East

2010
Ross Kemp journeys to the Middle East where the bitter conflict has cost tens of thousands of lives and forced millions to live in fear and misery. Ross visits Gaza one year on from Operation Cast Lead, a massive Israeli military assault on the Gaza Strip that saw as many as 1,400 Palestinians die, thousands of homes destroyed, and much of Gaza's infrastructure obliterated. He then travels to Israel and discovers a country divided, one that is surrounded by enemies and living under the constant fear of rocket attacks and suicide bombs from groups dedicated to its destruction.
The Insider: Reggie Yates

2016

The Insider: Reggie Yates

2016
Reggie Yates enters Bexar County Jail in Texas, to experience what it's like to be an inmate in the American criminal justice system, and understand how prisoners with mental health problems are treated behind bars. Then, he puts himself through another intens
Streets of Compton

2016

Streets of Compton

2016
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The history of the city of Compton is spotlighted, featuring interviews with prominent residents and an examination of the impact drugs, gangs and political strife had on its music and culture.
Afghanistan: Inside Australia's War

2016

Afghanistan: Inside Australia's War

2016
In their own words and their own extraordinary, never-before-seen helmet-cam battle footage, Australia's fighting men and women lay bare their hearts in an epic series - not just how they waged a war, but why and to what end.
The Amazing World of War Machines

2008

The Amazing World of War Machines

2008
Learn the fascinating history and advancements made in the field of war machinery and weaponry. This comprehensive documentary series travels from the earliest weapons of a primitive era to the most technologically advanced machines used by the armed forces around the world.
Airshow

2015

Airshow

2015
Airshow is a documentary TV show that follows a group of airshow pilots and performers across Canada and the United States.[1] The show focuses on the hardships of preparing for and performing in air shows.
Jonathan Phang's Gourmet Trains

2014

Jonathan Phang's Gourmet Trains

2014
The mere mention of the Orient Express brings to mind evocative images of opulent carriages, stylish passengers and thrilling destinations all wrapped up in the romance of train travel. Jonathan Phang, a self-confessed bon viveur with a passion for gastronomy, feels the allure of old world glamour and sets off on a gourmet journey crossing continents aboard some of the world’s most elegant trains. Along the way he stops off in extraordinary culinary destinations, such as Venice, Paris and Istanbul to explore some modern fine dining. However, it is aboard the fabulous trains that Jonathan truly tests the old adage that sometimes it can be better to travel than to arrive.
Dogs of War

2014

Dogs of War

2014
“Dogs of War” documents Jim and Lindsey Stanek, a married couple who started a nonprofit organization called Paws and Stripes, benefiting PTSD veterans paired with adopted dogs who help them adjust back to regular life after returning home from war. Each episode will feature the story of one or two veterans as they get matched with a potentially life-saving best friend and begin their journey out of darkness.