Investigating the most high profile art thefts of the 20th and 21st centuries, ‘Art of the Heist’ fits together the pieces of the crime jigsaw and studies the masterpieces coveted by the criminal world.
The UK driving test underwent far-reaching changes in December 2018. With unique access to the test and examiners this programme follows some of the candidates taking their test.
Regarding criminality, not many genres inspire as much horror and revulsion as that of a serial killer. A predator in the most savage form. A beastly figure usually preying on the weak, innocent and vulnerable. Deeply-embedded negative and sometimes horrific experiences are the usual catalysts for their reign of terror. Take a look inside these murderous minds.
The Impressionists and their circle have become the international superstars of Western painting. But whilst their popularity is greater than ever, it is easy to forget the revolutionary nature of the Impressionists' art. In this series, Tim Marlow takes us on a journey through the great art movement of the late nineteenth-century and explores some of the most beautiful paintings ever created.
Operation Desert Storm began when Iraq refused to withdraw from Kuwait. In 100 hours the American-led coalition destroyed the world's fourth largest army. It was one of the most successful assaults in modern warfare. In 2003, Iraq became a second front in the war on terrorism with Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Jesse James, master fabricator and founder of West Coast Choppers goes back to his metal-shaping roots in this educational and entertaining documentary series. Lots of great choppers and hot rods to see and lots of great tips from Jesse himself. No drama, just metal and grease.
World War II was the greatest rampage of destruction in the history of humanity - or inhumanity. Over a period of six years, 1939 to 1945, more than 50 million human beings died by violence, disease, exposure, or starvation, as a direct result of the war. In The Big Battles you'll see newsreel and combat footage combined with latter-day interviews with military personnel who experienced the war first-hand.
Join car builders, enthusiasts and artists as they showcase their latest projects and visits other shops and shows to scope out the best trucks, hot rods, motorcycles, art and grub around the country.
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.
With his inventions, Baltazar is always happy to help his fellow villagers out of all sorts of problems. In his colorful laboratory, very unusual inventions are created every day.
An automotive Battle Royale pitting 12 competitors against each other in a winner-take-all skills competition for a job at the most Bitchin’ custom car shop on the planet – Kindig-It Design. Dave Kindig and KevDogg are opening the garage doors in search of the most talented and driven mechanics, wrenchers and fabricators in the country. This is no ordinary job interview.