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Willie Nelson & Family

2023

Willie Nelson & Family

2023
10
The first authorized work exploring the extraordinary life of Willie Nelson traverses the personal and career ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the world’s most beloved musicians.
Tomb Hunters

2021

Tomb Hunters

2021
7
It was an archaeological find that became global news. An extraordinary mega-tomb, filled with the largest concentration of coffins ever unearthed in Saqqara, Egypt. This four-part series places you at the site to witness this ground-breaking discovery as it happened and follows Egyptologists as they try to determine why all of these mummies were buried together and what this ancient cemetery can tell us about the Egyptian civilization's way of death 2,500 years ago.
Searching for Secrets

2021

Searching for Secrets

2021
6
Journey back in time to uncover buried tales in cities across the globe, following local guides and historians on a journey that is both travel exposé and urban mystery.
Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly

2021

Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly

2021
9
Host Monica helps unravel the mystery and the motives behind high-profile celebrity crimes, revealing a dark side to being in the public eye.
Into the Wild: India

2020

Into the Wild: India

2020
7
A journey through the magical wilderness of India, witnessing the day-to-day lives and challenges of some its most iconic species and the many other creatures with which they share their home.
Undiscovered Vistas

2015

Undiscovered Vistas

2015
9
Across the globe lie a number of little-known, breathtaking natural settings. Get acquainted with these areas of outstanding natural beauty, their native wildlife, and the unique historical forces that shape them.
How Did They Build That?

2021

How Did They Build That?

2021
6
An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.
Land of Gremlins

2015

Land of Gremlins

2015
7
The island of Madagascar is home to some of Earth's rarest and most fascinating creatures. Take a journey through the ecosystems of this pristine paradise and get a glimpse into the lives of its elusive inhabitants.
Million Dollar American Princesses

2015

Million Dollar American Princesses

2015
7
Join Elizabeth McGovern as she takes an in-depth look at the young American heiresses whose real life stories inspired the acclaimed TV drama Downton Abbey. This series explores the time between the 1870s and the outbreak of World War One, when more than 200 daughters of America's new industrial millionaires marry into the money-strapped British aristocracy. They use their affluence, allure and ingenuity to their advantage, and they bring dramatic changes to the English ruling class and eventually the world.
Macro Worlds

2017

Macro Worlds

2017
6
Secret Life of the Koala

2016

Secret Life of the Koala

2016
9
Perhaps Australia's most iconic creature of all, these cuddly looking little characters can face surprising challenges, and in different parts of Australia the koalas have very different stories. Meet Jimmy, a little koala who is trying to find a new home range in the dense woodlands of New South Wales; the koalas at Moreton Bay in Queensland whose population is being monitored; and the koalas of Cape Otway in Victoria, who are overeating their own food supply.
Secret Life Of The Tasmanian Devil

2016

Secret Life Of The Tasmanian Devil

2016
9
Tasmanian devils are the bruisers of the animal kingdom: feisty, fearless, and always up for a fight. But despite being at the top of the food chain, these marsupials face extinction due to a deadly disease they pass on to one another through biting. Join conservationists as they step into the turf of this brawling ball of ferocity, in a bid to rescue them from themselves.
Wild Wild East

2016

Wild Wild East

2016
7
Using the latest in technology, this series journeys to the North American maritime woods and waters, a legendary land-of-plenty that is unrivaled in natural beauty, wildlife and rough-hewn diversity on an epic scale. More than twice the size of the UK, though with only 3% of the human population, it’s a world where wildlife runs strong and free.
Secrets Unlocked

2020

Secrets Unlocked

2020
8
Join host Adam Mastrelli as he brings us face-to-face with the puzzling treasures of remarkable relics that are full of secrets, written in stone, gold, and blood. Explore hidden corners of the world, decipher ancient documents, and apply groundbreaking research and forensic techniques in our quest to discover the truth about these fabled cities, monuments, and remnants.
America's Wild Seasons

2019

America's Wild Seasons

2019
7
America’s Wild Seasons is a landmark four-part documentary series that celebrates the drama and spectacle of the American wilderness, captured over the course of a turbulent and perilous year. On the ground, in the air and beneath the waves, the changing conditions provide a distinctive narrative arc as every wild inhabitant confronts life and death challenges.
Mike Brewer's World of Cars

2020

Mike Brewer's World of Cars

2020
3
This Wheeler Dealer is going global! Watch Mike Brewer travel the world to indulge his passion for all things automotive.
Aerial Africa

2018

Aerial Africa

2018
9
Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you'd never find if you weren't in the air.
Africa's Wild Horizons

2016

Africa's Wild Horizons

2016
7
Africa's spectacular biodiversity extends across a vast, numerous network of ecosystems. Explore the continent's incredible landscape and the unique wildlife that call its many different environments home.
Die Anden - Natur am Limit

2018

Die Anden - Natur am Limit

2018
10
Wild Castles

2017

Wild Castles

2017
8
From the exquisite brown bears and aquatic salamanders of Predjama Castle, to the Neuschwanstein Castle that inspired the fictional fortresses of some of Disney's most iconic princesses, explore the curious history of these imposing European structures and the creatures that now call them home.