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The Gene: An Intimate History

2020

The Gene: An Intimate History

2020
8
“The Gene: An Intimate History” brings vividly to life the story of today’s revolution in medical science through present-day tales of patients and doctors at the forefront of the search for genetic treatments, interwoven with a compelling history of the discoveries that made this possible and the ethical challenges raised by the ability to edit DNA with precision.
Combat Dealers

2014

Combat Dealers

2014
7
Combat Dealers follows the adventures of Bruce Crompton, a buyer and seller of old military kit. He travels around the barns and battlefields of Europe and the old Eastern Bloc, hunting down everything from old radio kits to WWII tanks. There is nothing Bruce won't do to get the right kit at the right price, and to make a tidy profit. Across the series Bruce and his team turn rusty military metal into historical and financial gold.
The Yorkshire Vet

2015

The Yorkshire Vet

2015
5.7
Documentary about Yorkshire vet Julian Norton, his business partner Peter Wright and their team as they administer modern-day medical and surgical aid to creatures great and small. From bulldogs to bullocks, there are no creatures too large or too small for these vets.
Rob Riggle Global Investigator

2020

Rob Riggle Global Investigator

2020
7.5
Actor, comedian and retired Marine Rob Riggle is taking on a new mission: traveling the globe to unearth some of the world’s greatest legends and mysteries.
Murder Comes Home

2020

Murder Comes Home

2020
10
Pairing actual crime scene videos with real home video to create an intimate and emotionally powerful mystery.
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

2018

Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

2018
6
Modern day treasure hunter, Drew Pritchard is one of Britain's leading architectural salvage dealers, traveling the length and breadth of the country in search of weird and wonderful objects. Drew loves the thrill of the hunt and while he gets his hands dirty in the country's architectural backwaters, a crack team of restorers are back at base giving old and rare finds a new lease of life. We've seen them at work on Salvage Hunters, restoring, repairing and refining Drew's finds but for the first time, Salvage Hunters: The Restorers is going behind-the-scenes with this expert team to see what it really takes to transform junk into gems.
My Grandparents' War

2019

My Grandparents' War

2019
7.3
In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey into their family's past by re-tracing the footsteps of their grandparents during World War Two. We follow the moving, personal stories of Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan as they travel to historic locations, from the beaches of Dunkirk to prisoner of war camps in Asia, to learn about the war their grandparents experienced. All of the actors have unanswered questions about the scars war left on their grandparents, and in each episode one of the actors explore how six years changed the lives of their family and the world forever while learning about the life and death decisions that their grandparents faced.
Murder in Amish Country

2019

Murder in Amish Country

2019
7.7
Solving murders inside the Amish community is unlike solving any other kind of criminal case. These closed communities are pious, principled and notoriously distrustful of the outside world. Murder in Amish Country uncovers some of the most heinous crimes committed by seemingly moral subjects, and reveals that what happens in the dark.. eventually comes to light.
Broken Trust

2018

Broken Trust

2018
9.3
Real-life stories of people who betrays others with deadly consequences; these infiltrators convince their victims to trust them, gaining access to homes, to secrets and to bank accounts.
Kings of Pain

2019

Kings of Pain

2019
7.3
A wildlife biologist and professional animal handler get bitten and stung by some of the most dangerous animals and vicious stinging insects in the world in an attempt to create a complete and comprehensive pain index that will ultimately help save lives.
Hometown Horror

2019

Hometown Horror

2019
6.3
This paranormal series explores the dark secrets lurking in the shadows of sunny bucolic American communities, many of which are haunted by centuries-old tragedies, such as bloody battles and deadly train derailments.
Someone You Thought You Knew

2018

Someone You Thought You Knew

2018
9.3
This true-crime series tells stories of actual murders committed not by strangers but by someone the victim knew, someone hiding in plain sight, or someone leading a double life. These wolves in sheep's clothing use deception as a weapon to try to get away with murder.
Hurricane Man

2019

Hurricane Man

2019
4
Hurricane Man follows Josh Morgerman, one of the world's leading hurricane chasers. Josh predicts where a storm will hit before racing right into the eye of some of the biggest and most dangerous storms around the globe.Josh and his on-screen team of British producers will give first-hand accounts from the eye of the storm. They have unprecedented access to the human stories, from sheltering families to emergency rescues that unfold around them on the ground, while the storm rages. Altogether creating the ultimate hurricane documentary series.
Inside the Tower of London

2018

Inside the Tower of London

2018
7.3
At 950 years old, the Tower of London is one of the oldest landmarks in Britain and has had many famous residents over the centuries, from Guy Fawkes to the Kray twins. But the only people who live in the ancient stronghold these days are the 37 ‘Yeoman Warders’ – or Beefeaters – who guard the walls and look after the three million visitors who walk through the gates every year.
The Case That Haunts Me

2018

The Case That Haunts Me

2018
4.7
Detectives recall the career-defining cases that still keep them up at night, from mysterious disappearances to twisted family murders.
Raiders of the lost art

2014

Raiders of the lost art

2014
7.7
Throughout history, some of the world's most amazing works of art have simply disappeared. Through re-enactment, rare archive, and expert comment we see how these treasures were looted, stolen or vanished into the archives. Some have been recovered but many more are still waiting to be found
Twisted Sisters

2018

Twisted Sisters

2018
7
The most outrageous and provocative crimes ever committed by sisters, who sometimes work together and sometimes turn against each other.
The Strongest Man in History

2019

The Strongest Man in History

2019
5.3
After years of competing as rivals, four of the world's strongest men travel the world investigating strongman legends and taking on epic feats of strength in a quest to prove who really is the Strongest Man in History.
Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo

2019

Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo

2019
7.3
The life and crimes of Tony Alamo, who, together with his wife, became a born-again, fire-and-brimstone televangelist and cult leader. It explores the cultural consequences of the Alamo empire and features rare archival footage, including an exclusive videotaped deposition with Alamo himself. It also weaves together interviews with the FBI agent who took Alamo down as well as cult survivors who have never previously shared their stories.
Homicide City

2018

Homicide City

2018
8.7
Takes a deep dive into the stories of unforgettable murders from the streets of Philadelphia. Told through the eyes of veteran homicide detectives, local reporters and the victim's families who have lost so much, these are the cases they will never forget.