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Ancients Behaving Badly

2009

Ancients Behaving Badly

2009
8.7
Ancients Behaving Badly is a British and Canadian produced documentary series that aired from November to December 2009 on the Canadian The History Channel and the American counterpart. The show focuses on the misdeeds of famous historical figures using forensic investigation, animated sequences, and historian interviews. Although events are depicted in a serious manner, the series has an occasionally tongue-in-cheek narrative style.
Bible's Buried Secrets

2011

Bible's Buried Secrets

2011
8.5
Dr Francesca Stavrakopoulou examines how archaeological discoveries are changing the way people interpret stories from the Bible.
The Haunted

2009

The Haunted

2009
7.2
The Haunted is an American paranormal television series that premiered on November 22, 2009 on Animal Planet. Produced by Picture Shack Entertainment, the program features ghost stories and paranormal investigations involving animals. It also incorporates actual footage and photographs from the famiilies and paranormal research teams involved.
Last Chance to See

2009

Last Chance to See

2009
7.3
A follow-up to the 1990 Radio 4 series in which the late Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine travelled around the world in search of endangered species. 20 years later Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine go back to see what has become of the animals in two decades, and to discover what has affected their fortunes.
Surviving Disaster

2006

Surviving Disaster

2006
6.7
Natural and man-made catastrophes retold by eyewitnesses and dramatic reconstructions.
Paradise Islands

2017

Paradise Islands

2017
6.7
The tropical islands that lie between Asia and Australia are among the biologically richest on earth, and home to a vast number of plants and animals. From tree kangaroos to tarsiers, manta rays to mudskippers, the region abounds with life. But why? The answer lies deep in time, due to the many millions of years these islands have existed - and the power of the earth, the sun and the moon.
Big Chef Takes on Little Chef

2009

Big Chef Takes on Little Chef

2009
8.3
Backstory

2000

Backstory

2000
7.7
A provocative and in-depth look at the making of a classic movie, providing viewers with great movies. And the stories behind them.
Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World

2009

Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World

2009
6.3
Comedian, actor and musician Billy Connolly braves the elements in this adventurous journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, via the legendary Northwest Passage.
Movies That Shook the World

2005

Movies That Shook the World

2005
7.7
V.I.P. Schaukel

1971

V.I.P. Schaukel

1971
7.7
V.I.P.-Schaukel is a 45 minute documentary-family-news-talk show starring Margret Dünser as Host. The series premiered on Sun May 09, 1971 on ZDF and Folge 37 - Final Show last aired on Fri May 09, 1980.
Monkey Life

2007

Monkey Life

2007
6.2
Monkey Life was created in 2006 and has continuously documented the work of Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE and her team at Monkey World; Ape Rescue Centre. Filmed at Monkey World in Dorset, Monkey Life follows the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected primates. Many have mental as well as physical problems so the Primate Care Staff treat their individual needs until they can be reintegrated with primates of their own kind. The primates at the park range from apes, who were taken from the wild as babies and used as photographers props on Spanish beaches to monkeys, many of which were rescued from the UK pet trade. With unparalleled access Monkey World's dedicated team are filmed dealing with medical emergencies, primate moves, births and sometimes heart-breaking decisions. We follow Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE around the globe as she continues the park's mission to rescue abused primates. Monkey Life documents the daily life and drama of the world’s largest primate rescue centre.
The Story of Light Entertainment

2006

The Story of Light Entertainment

2006
5
The Story of Light Entertainment is a British documentary series shown on the BBC in 2006. The series comprises eight episodes and is narrated by Stephen Fry.
Sex Change Hospital

2007

Sex Change Hospital

2007
4
Sex Change Hospital is an American six-part documentary series following trans men and women having genital reassignment surgeries. Dr. Marci Bowers performs the surgeries and calls upon her own experiences as a transgender woman to guide her patients as they go through the ultimate life changing procedure.
3001: A Sex Oddity

0000

3001: A Sex Oddity

0000
3.7
3001: A Sex Oddity is an insightful series exploring what sex lives will be like in the next millennium. It covers a massive range of topics, from the logistics of sex in space to the potential for male pregnancy. This fantasy voyage is a delicate mixture of current fact and speculative fantasy.
Hollywood's Best Film Directors

2009

Hollywood's Best Film Directors

2009
4
True Crime with Aphrodite Jones

2010

True Crime with Aphrodite Jones

2010
7
Aphrodite Jones goes behind the scenes of famous murder cases to uncover hidden secrets and new information to shed new light on these sensational stories.
Playing Shakespeare

1984

Playing Shakespeare

1984
9.7
John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.
The Alzheimer's Project

2009

The Alzheimer's Project

2009
4.7
Alzheimer's disease is the second-most-feared illness in America, after cancer. Is our anxiety justified? HBO presents this multi-part campaign that looks at the causes, symptoms, treatments and possible cures for this insidious disease.
Heston Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection

2006

Heston Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection

2006
8.3
Culinary alchemist and three Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal once again demonstrates his incomparable approach, revolutionising some of the nation's favourite dishes.