Pim is a savvy sales dept. head at a high-profile shoe company that has mastered the art of achieving a healthy work/life balance. At 30, her parents think she is ripe for marriage, her best friend Pon works for Bangkok Airlines. He has always stood by her through thick and thin ready to offer her a shoulder to cry on. All those around them think them the perfect couple. Except for Pim who sees Pon as a friend. She wants to be swept off her feet. The friends make a bet that whichever one is not married in the following year, must pay the bride or groom-to-be a sum of money as a wedding gift. With just a year to find their soulmate, Pim throws herself wholeheartedly into the process and Pon reluctantly so. Each finds partners who don't turn out to be the one. They still turn to each other to confide in as romances unravel.
This eight-part series interviews the Queen's Prime Ministers, members of the Royal Household and closest friends, to build a uniquely personal picture of Elizabeth, the woman, the mother, the Queen.
Following officers from Staffordshire’s overstretched police force as they talk candidly about the frustrations of being on the beat in one of the UK’s most deprived cities - Stoke-on-Trent.
Lives, loves and scandals - this new and exclusive three-part series takes an intimate look behind the closed doors of one of the most celebrated royal dynasties in British constitutional history. Based on a book by Tracy Borman and presented by Tracy, the series is packed with atmospheric reconstructions bringing to life history's enduring personalities, including Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, and the age in which they lived. From known historical scandal, to the minute details of Tudor habits and rituals, this series is entirely dedicated to revealing the 'private' aspects of life at court.
Trevor McDonald embarks on an eye-opening journey inside the secretive world of the American Mafia, gaining unprecedented access to people who have experienced first-hand, the money, glamour and violence of the United States’ most famous organised crime network. In this two-part documentary series, Trevor delves into the lives of people with a fascinating story to tell, some of whom have never appeared on television before.
Filmed with unrivaled intimacy this unforgettable and authentic story takes an in-depth look at a remarkable cross-species bond, and the passion and dedication required to save just one lion.
Troy the Train is the fastest train in the world. He makes sure that new vehicles arrive safely in Car City, and join the Car Team. Every day, Troy the train meets new friends, who follow him in amazing adventures.
From Amazon Prime Video: In this series we visit Gloriavale, a closed community of Christian fundamentalists living on New Zealand’s isolated West Coast. This is a world untouched by feminism, where women live in submission to men, welcome every baby as a gift from God, and work each day for the benefit of others while they wait for the world to end. Dwell into this isolated community though this three part series.
The real stories that inspired TV movies that have become a part of American pop culture. The program combines cinematic re-creations with first-person interviews with women in peril who recount the jaw-dropping experiences that gave them their turn in the spotlight.
Danny Baker, Simon Callow, Richard E Grant, Cerys Matthews, Miriam Margolyes and Michael Sheen follow in the footsteps of their favourite British artists.
The Second World War was a ‘total war’: in which massive armies advanced, confronting whole populations with impossible choices. The manufacture of weapons transformed industry and the workforce; area bombing campaigns reduced cities to rubble; sieges doomed populations to starvation; racial policies sponsored campaigns of genocide. Told through incredible archive footage & expert interviews.
Fury in the Pacific is a documentary about a pair of World War II battles in the Pacific: the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. It was co-produced by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marines, and directed by a series of combat cameraman. The film is noteworthy for its praise of the fighting abilities of Japanese soldiers, and its fast-paced editing.
London is a huge city with a massive story to tell. Trade centre, cultural capital, a place that embraces modernity and also its remarkable history. In this six part series we explore the stories of some of the greatest institutions of London life. Six special programmes include: 'The London Underground', 'Royal London', 'Parks', 'The River Thames', 'Castles' & 'Palaces'!
For Britain's city dwellers the temptation to exchange the daily grind for an English country living is great. The Good Life follows four couples who have headed for the hills. Discover the 'The Good Life' in the beautiful English countryside.
This superb program provides a clear and factual account of the causes, course and consequences of World War II, while also assessing the contribution of particular key leaders, such as Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, Mussolini and Stalin.