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New Zealand from Above

2012

New Zealand from Above

2012
7.7
An aerial journey from the deep south of the South Island to the northern tip of the North Island. We discover the landscapes and meet New Zealanders who talk about their work, interests and culture.
Mysteries at the Monument

2013

Mysteries at the Monument

2013
8.3
Host Don Wildman takes viewers around the country without having to leave the comforts of home, visiting national parks, statues, and memorials to reveal the history and mysteries that surround these treasures. Whether it be a mysterious disappearance, an unsolved murder or an unexplained haunting, the show reveals secrets and information about each monument leaving the viewer with the a deeper understanding of these important places but often overlooked pieces of American history.
The Real Man's Road Trip: Sean & Jon Go West

2012

The Real Man's Road Trip: Sean & Jon Go West

2012
7
Sean Lock and Jon Richardson head to Louisiana to live with Creole cowboys and Cajun swampmen, who wrestle 'gators and castrate bulls with their bare hands.
Battleground Afghanistan

2013

Battleground Afghanistan

2013
7.7
A documentary series following a U.S. Marine captain and his team as they battle Taliban forces in Afghanistan.
Descending

2012

Descending

2012
8.7
Descending is an exciting new weekly TV show now airing on Canada’s Outdoor Life Network, and featuring some stunning underwater video from around the world. Host Scott Wilson, from Brantford, Ontario, though fairly new to scuba, jumps right in to explore some of this planet’s “most remote locations” in the one-hour weekly show. Noting that so much of planet Earth is underwater and so few people get to see this realm firsthand, he said, “We knew it was important to shoot spectacular footage.” Wilson’s co-host is New Zealand diver Ellis Emmett, author, adventurer and friend. Emmett has penned five adventure books and is the owner of a New Zealand river rafting company. “I want people to be inspired, educated and enlightened, and have a laugh or two along the way,” he said. This year the hosts explore the underwater world on scuba, wearing full-face masks and dry suits. As post-production work continues on episodes scheduled to air in the coming weeks, they’
Long Lost Family

2011

Long Lost Family

2011
3.3
Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present the documentary series which aims to reunite family members after years of separation, and offers a lifeline for people who are desperate to find long-lost relatives.
Heston's Feasts

2009

Heston's Feasts

2009
9
Heston's Feasts is a television cookery programme starring chef Heston Blumenthal and produced by Optomen for Channel 4. The programme follows Blumenthal as he conceptualizes and prepares unique feasts for the entertainment of celebrity guests. The first series premiered on 3 March 2009, followed by a second series of seven episodes beginning in April 2010.
Nothing Personal

2011

Nothing Personal

2011
5.3
Nothing Personal is a television show that airs on Investigation Discovery in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom hosted by actor Steve Schirripa. The show is a crime docudrama series that recounts true stories of contract killings. Each episode features a real life story of a "contract" murder. It explains who was involved, how the crime was committed and the background of the killing. Nothing Personal has featured episodes about killings with variety of motives including business disputes, fraud, greed, love and vengeance.
Edwardian Farm

2010

Edwardian Farm

2010
9.7
Edwardian Farm is an historical documentary TV series in twelve parts, first shown on BBC Two from November 2010 to January 2011. It depicts a group of historians trying to run a farm like it was done during the Edwardian era. It was made for the BBC by independent production company Lion Television and filmed at Morwellham Quay, an historic quay in Devon. The farming team was historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn. The series was devised and produced by David Upshal and directed by Stuart Elliott. The series is a development from two previous series Victorian Farm and Victorian Pharmacy which were among BBC Two's biggest hits of 2009 and 2010, garnering audiences of up to 3.8 million per episode. The series was followed by Wartime Farm in September 2012, featuring the same team but this time in Hampshire on Manor Farm, living a full calendar year as wartime farmers. An associated book by Goodman, Langlands, and Ginn, also titled Edwardian Farm, was published in 2010 by BBC Books.
Zoo Days

2007

Zoo Days

2007
6
The Aviators

2010

The Aviators

2010
4.2
The Aviators is an award-winning weekly documentary-lifestyle-science TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, current technology and fly-in destinations. The show's site describes subject matter as follows: "We will take you behind the scenes to show you how airline pilots train, how planes are built, and how ATC works. We will profile aviation businesses and showcase aviation products. We will provide safety tips for private and recreational pilots and career tips for professional pilots."
City Confidential

1998

City Confidential

1998
7
Tells the story of one crime, the ensuing investigation, and the ripple effect it had on a community. Speaking with family, friends, detectives, journalists, and others close to the case, the series mixes firsthand accounts and archival footage to explore the crime and its outcome.
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections

2008

Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections

2008
6
Richard Hammond looks at the connections behind the greatest feats of engineering.
Black Gold

2008

Black Gold

2008
9.3
Black Gold is a reality-documentary television series that chronicles three oil drilling rigs in Andrews County, Texas, 30 miles northwest of Odessa. It is partly produced by Thom Beers, creator of Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers. The Black Gold theme song is sung by country music star Trace Adkins. The title "Black Gold" comes from a slang term for oil. Black Gold airs Wednesday nights on truTV at 10pm. It is also shown as a special presentation on TNT in high definition. The show also airs in the United Kingdom on Five, under the title Oil Riggers.
The Sound and the Fury

2025

The Sound and the Fury

2025
6
From the Japanese invasion of Manchuria to the siege of Stalingrad, and from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the battle of El Alamein, the events of the Second World War are presented on a 'planet level' to place it on a truly global scale
Legends of Hockey: Greatness Calling 2000-2020

2022

Legends of Hockey: Greatness Calling 2000-2020

2022
8.5
Legends of Hockey: Greatness Calling 2000-2020 is an 11-part series that honors and celebrates the players and plays of a lifetime and their enduring legacy. A follow-up to Network's award-winning Legends of Hockey, the series showcases the stories of players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame over the past 20 years and was produced in partnership with the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise

2024

Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise

2024
7.5
From his breakout role in Risky Business with his unforgettable slide and famous grin, to saving the movie business with Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise has pushed himself and those around him to make the best movies possible.
Motorway Cops USA

2023

Motorway Cops USA

2023
7
Characterful documentary series about New Jersey police as they crack down on dangerous drivers. As officers police the roads, discover the humans - and the humour - behind the badge. Dashcam shows the devastation America’s worst drivers cause.
Ecuador: On the Wild Side

2024

Ecuador: On the Wild Side

2024
7.5
Discover the most well preserved biotopes in the world and meet with the most emblematic endemic species: Macaws, Toucans, Hummingbirds, Condors, monkeys, marine iguanas, turtles, sea lions, etc. These species have evolved with the rise of the Andes and the appearance of the Galapagos Islands 4.5 million years ago, but today the growing deforestation and the climate change puts them at risk.
Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall

2021

Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall

2021
8
Dr Jane Goodall and her team rescue and help chimpanzees in danger and elaborate on the beautiful bond that one can create with animals, providing a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. Discover Dr Jane Goodall's journey to create Tchimpounga, the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa, and follow the rehabilitation of a cast of orphaned chimpanzees.