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The Big Boss: A 21st Century Criminal

2019

The Big Boss: A 21st Century Criminal

2019
6
From drug trafficking to gold smuggling to dealing in battlefield weapons, there was no criminal venture that Paul LeRoux would not embark on. We reveal for the first time how one man ran a criminal empire spanning the globe from his penthouse in the Philippines, and became the world’s most prolific, yet least known crime boss. For too long LeRoux was able to hide behind a cloak of computer encryption, protected by corrupt officials and an army of hired killers. We reveal the astonishing sting operation that brought elite law enforcement agencies from the USA and Southeast Asia together to take down the Big Boss.
Secrets of the Lost Ark

2021

Secrets of the Lost Ark

2021
8
For centuries, explorers have searched for the Bible’s most sacred religious artefacts. One of the most mysterious of these objects is the famed Ark of the Covenant. The gold-plated wooden chest – one of the most instrumental symbols of faith and God's presence – was believed to house the two tablets bearing the Ten Commandments. The Ark’s exact whereabouts has long puzzled scholars. Where did it go? And why has it remained such a mystery?
Great Estates of Scotland

2014

Great Estates of Scotland

2014
8
This four-part series takes an in-depth look at the workings of some of Scotland's most magnificent country estates through the eyes of the current owners, the ghillies, the gardeners and the housekeepers, not forgetting the paying guests who frequent these stunning country estates. The programs, filmed entirely in Scotland, tell the fascinating stories behind these magnificent buildings.
How I Caught The Killer

2018

How I Caught The Killer

2018
7
In this true crime series, we reveal as never before, what it's like to be a police officer working on the most incredible and inconceivable murder cases in criminal history in the UK and USA. Focusing solely on the perspective of the police, former policeman and Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding narrates this series packed with revelations from the people who solved some of the most infamous murders from around the world. Featuring exclusive officer accounts, chilling interview recordings and stylish reconstructions, How I Caught The Killer provides a gripping insight into what it's like to work on indecipherable cases.
Elizabeth Smart: Finding Justice

2020

Elizabeth Smart: Finding Justice

2020
6.5
Told through the eyes of Elizabeth Smart, America’s most renowned survivor who overcame her own abduction at 14, each episode provides behind-the-scenes information of crimes & features breakthroughs as Elizabeth actively helps place victims on their journey to healing.
Wild Baltic

2018

Wild Baltic

2018
10
The Baltics are rich in superlatives: a fifth of the world's spotted eagle stocks breed here. One of the largest courtship arenas for snipes is located here in the floodplains of Latvia. More than 1000 wolves go on the hunt in Latvia's forests. Lithuania is the land of storks - with over 13.000 pairs, no other region in the Baltic States has more white storks.
America's Surveillance State

2014

America's Surveillance State

2014
5
Dark Side of Football

2021

Dark Side of Football

2021
6
Transgressions, crimes and scandals from America's most popular sport: football.
Spying on the Royals

2017

Spying on the Royals

2017
8
This 2-part documentary series reveals the truth about King Edward VIII's affair with American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and the espionage operation that accompanied the investigation.
Filthy House SOS

2020

Filthy House SOS

2020
7
A pair of expert cleaners take on some of Britain's filthiest and most cluttered homes.
America's Mississippi

2018

America's Mississippi

2018
7
It begins at Minnesota's Lake Itasca and ends in the Gulf of Mexico. From top to bottom, the mighty Mississippi River is a 2,300-mile marvel and America's lifeline to the world. Follow the river as it carves its path from the northern headwaters to the nation's heartland to the southern bayou. Discover how the Mississippi operates as an engine of commerce, and see how its creatures thrive in and above its rushing waters and along its lush, green banks.
Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

2013

Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

2013
6
Paul Murton sets out to experience island life today. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present, pointing to the quirky, the surprising and the beautiful lying just offshore.
Real Life Nightmare

2019

Real Life Nightmare

2019
1
Heart-wrenching, personal stories of unsolved missing cases and unexplained deaths that continue to baffle investigators and horrify those left behind. Each mystery is brought to life by unravelling the evidence, compelling viewers to hunt for answers as police continue to seek the public's help.
Country of the Soviets. Forgotten leaders

2017

Country of the Soviets. Forgotten leaders

2017
9
This is a project that talks about the key figures in the leadership of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1953. Felix Dzerzhinsky, Kliment Voroshilov, Semyon Budyonny, Vyacheslav Molotov, Andrey Zhdanov, Victor Abakumov, Lavrenty Beria. Their names are known throughout the country today, but few people remember how they went down in history and what they did for their state. They were in the midst of civil confrontation and social upheaval, changing the course of history. Cities, streets and mountain peaks were named in their honor, monuments were erected to them, their victories were told in schools, but they could not know that after years their biographies would undergo careful editing, and all achievements would be forgotten.
For Real: The Story of Reality TV

2021

For Real: The Story of Reality TV

2021
10
Explore with Cohen a theme or moment from reality television and sit down with the biggest names in the unscripted world.
Breaking Bobby Bones

2021

Breaking Bobby Bones

2021
7
Bobby Bones crisscrosses the country to meet everyday heroes who have extraordinary jobs, hobbies and abilities, welcoming him with open arms to give him a crash course in their specialized skills.
To Catch a Killer

2014

To Catch a Killer

2014
7
(CA) A team led by criminologist and former detective Dr. Mike Arntfield uses its advanced skills, which include medical biophysics and private investigating along with 21st-century technology to try to solve longstanding mysteries and give victims' families closure. In each episode, the team goes into the field in search of new leads by talking with family members, dissecting new and old evidence, and re-enacting the crimes in their quest to solve these longstanding mysteries.
Witness

2011

Witness

2011
2
A National Geographic series about those who saw extraordinary events.
Framed By the Killer

2021

Framed By the Killer

2021
2
Elaborate who done it murder mysteries where every episode explores a case that points police to one suspect only to later discover that person was framed by the actual killer.
Deadly Power

2018

Deadly Power

2018
8
Examining the twisted and true stories where people in positions of power and prominence take advantage of their authority to commit heinous acts of crime, all stemming from their control and unyielding power.