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- Two car enthusiasts have just 5 days to flip a car that is headed for the scrap heap and double their money.
- Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most dramatic parts of the globe to explain the fundamental principles that govern the laws of nature - light, gravity, energy, matter and time. With the world's most profound science at its heart, Wonders Of The Universe reveals how the story of humanity is intimately entwined with that of the complex story of the origins of the universe.
- While dangerous, extreme weather makes for some riveting video and lends itself to being easily shared online and going viral. Such videos of destructive weather are featured on this series, which showcases the weather footage in addition to featuring first-hand accounts of survivors who lived through the treacherous conditions. On-air meteorologists also share their tales of being on the front lines and experiencing the fury that Mother Nature sends their way, sometimes even becoming the story themselves. Tsunamis, lightning storms and tornadoes are among the weather phenomena that take center stage on "Weather Gone Viral."
- Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers.
- In this four-part series classicist and historian, Professor Mary Beard draws on her immense scholarship, unique viewpoints and myth-busting approach to Roman history, to give her definitive take on the Roman Empire. How and why did it happen? In search of answers, she takes us to the most telling sites and the most revealing artifacts, and she examines the legacy the Roman Empire has left behind.
- On November 18, 1947, as a fire took hold in the basement of Ballantynes department store in Christchurch, 500 employees kept working and hundreds of shoppers roamed through the showrooms or chatted over tea and cakes in the cafe. Staff were eagerly awaiting a visit from reigning Miss New Zealand Mary Wootton and management were quick to reassure staff and customers alike that, despite a bit of smoke, there was nothing to worry about. Hours later, 41 people were dead.
- Nature's majestic freshwater giants are disappearing at an alarming rate. For extreme angler and biologist Jeremy Wade, known for investigating stories of monstrous and mysterious fish in Animal Planet's River Monsters, this is dramatic evidence that some of the world's most important rivers are in trouble. In Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers, Wade sets out around the world to take the pulse of the Amazon, the Ganges, the Yangtze, the Mississippi, the Danube, and the Zambezi and understand how exploitation and pollution are contributing to the ruin of rivers that were once the lifeblood of communities and home to his beloved monsters.
- Historians Dan Jones and Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and engineer Rob Bell explore how London faced daring invasions, catastrophic fires and deadly plague. Also, how it grew from a small Roman trading post, to the capital of the British Empire, and ultimately to the thriving mega-city we know today.
- This is a documentary about unsung heroes of World War II. In 1943, a 24-year-old maths student and a GPO engineer combined to hack into Hitler's personal super-code machine - not Enigma but an even tougher system, which he called his 'secrets writer'. Their break turned the Battle of Kursk, powered the D-day landings and orchestrated the end of the conflict in Europe. But it was also to be used during the Cold War - which meant both men's achievements were hushed up and never officially recognized.
- There's no denying we are obsessed with our cats. But have you ever wondered why your cat always lands on all fours? Why it purrs? And where it goes when it leaves the cat flap? Secret Life of Cats follows the incredible story of a newborn kitten as it grows into a nimble athletic neighborhood cat.
- Wild Africa is a nature documentary series exploring the natural history of the African continent. The series comprises six episodes. Each concentrates on a particular environment. The producers use aerial photography and wildlife footage to show how natural phenomena such as seasonal changes influence the patterns of life.
- The history of ABBA's success told in retrospective by its former members.
- Showcases Irish history, charting the origin and impact of the myths that have been passed off as history in the past.
- Intrepid chef Rick Stein embarks on a spectacular culinary journey through India in his quest to find the perfect curry and discover the origins of dishes, ingredients and spices that are celebrated the world over.
- Frank Lloyd Wright is America's greatest ever architect. But few people know about the Welsh roots that shaped his life and world-famous buildings. Now, leading Welsh architect Jonathan Adams sets off across America to explore Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces for himself. Along the way, he uncovers the tempestuous life story of the man behind them, and the secrets of his radical Welsh background . In a career spanning seven decades, Frank Lloyd Wright built over 500 buildings, and changed the face of modern architecture.
- It's 1916, and Indiana Jones is living with his dad in Princeton, New Jersey. Spring break is fast approaching, and all Indy can think of is taking his girlfriend Nancy (daughter of cliffhanger author Edward Stratemeyer) to the prom in a slick new Bugati. The car's foreign engine is impossible to get parts for, but a favor from a professor working at Thomas Edison's laboratory raises his hopes. His plans are sidetracked when a mysterious break-in, the theft of an electric motor, and rumors of German spies result in a mystery that only Indy and Nancy can unravel. Indy and his father then head to the southwest to visit family in Albuquerque. With his mischievous cousin Frank, Indy heads to Columbus, New Mexico to sew some wild oats when the town is suddenly attacked by Pancho Villa and his riders. Playing hero, Indy follows the Villistas into the desert and is soon taken captive. As a 16-year old itching for a good fight, Indy is stirred by Villa's words, and joins his cause, riding with the Villistas as General Pershing chases them throughout the desert. Indy meets and befriends the Belgian expatriate Remy, witnesses the intensity of a young George S. Patton, and also finds a murderer who escaped the law eight years earlier in Cairo in this adventure that sets the teenage Indy on a path that will lead him to war-torn Europe.
- Two thousand years ago one of history's most notorious individuals was born. Professor Mary Beard embarks on an investigative journey to explore the life and times of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus - better known to us as Caligula. Caligula has now become known as Rome's most capricious tyrant, and the stories told about him are some of the most extraordinary told about any Roman emperor. Piecing together the evidence, Mary puts Caligula back into the context of his times to reveal an astonishing story of murder, intrigue and dynastic family power. Above all, she explains why Caligula has ended up with such a seemingly irredeemable reputation. In the process, she reveals a more intriguing portrait of not just the monster, but the man.
- When large man-made machines and structures fail, teams of experts examine the aftermath and try to determine what went wrong. Join in as the History Channel reveals the answers in When Big Things Go Wrong.
- Don't hate the Player, hate the game.
- The cast and creators of the award-winning drama series tell the story of the show from the inside. The actors talk exclusively about their characters and the gripping story-lines, giving the audience a real insight into the romance and conflict portrayed in the series. There is also behind-the-scenes footage from key locations - the historic Ealing Studios in London where the 'below stairs' scenes are shot and the fabulous Highclere Castle in Berkshire, site of most of the 'above stairs' scenes. Plus there is a look at the filming of the dramatic opening of the second series, set during the Battle of the Somme and shot on location near Ipswich.
- This special brings together former and current actors on the show as well as producers and others working behind the scene to talk about memorable moments from the past 20 series. Presented by John Nettles, the original Barnaby, this anniversary special features stars past and present discussing the peculiar quirks of the delightful yet deadly county that have made the show such a success.
- From the birth of the fatal iceberg to the hours after it struck the ship, this film follows the Titanic's journey from construction to catastrophe.
- This is a documentary series that takes audiences inside the demolition industry. From high rise apartments to sunken yachts, bizarre structures and massive warehouses. The roof is being lifted on the incredible and action-packed demolition industry.
- Is Elvis still alive? Has extraterrestrial life really visited Earth? Is it possible that some people see religious statues move or bear the crucifixion wounds of Jesus? Experts and eyewitnesses explore some of the most-extraordinary happenings in recent history that science can't explain.
- At the edge of Europe, the British Isles is home to one of the world's richest collections of sacred sites. With stunning photography, Sacred Wonders of Britain tells stories of the landmarks that have attracted visitors not just today, but for thousands of years; from the Orkneys to Canterbury, and Stonehenge to Glastonbury. Exploring major new discoveries about what our ancestors believed, this illuminating series reveals how these ancient people's view of the sacred meets our own today.
- Robson Green explores the region known as "Britain's best-kept secret". This series reveals why the county of his birth still remains for him a magical and mysterious ancient kingdom. He immerses himself in the unique experiences it has to offer, camping wild in the most remote spot in Britain, stargazing into the darkest skies in England and exploring the rich and deep history of a county which has its own flag, along with iconic locations such as Holy Island and Hadrian's Wall.
- Michael Palin attempts to emulate the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days without flying .
- A journey through space and time to reveal Australasia's natural wonders. Each episode is a detective story, delving into Australasia's hidden secrets to explain why its wildlife is so special. Its wildlife is an astonishing mix of the surprising, the strange and the deadly. It's one of the world's great melting pots for both people and wildlife.
- Through beautiful photography and the extraordinary stories of the animals and people that live there, this series celebrates Latin America's most iconic and dramatic locations. Trek across the mountainous peaks and volcanic slopes of the Andes; explore the windswept plains of the Patagonian wilderness; journey into the teeming forests of the Amazon, and wade through the giant swamps of Venezuela, as this beautiful five- part series celebrates the region's most iconic and dramatic locations.
- Documentary series exploring how each of the four seasons transforms the planet.
- Explore Zambia's diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful baboons, through this captivating collection. Venture into breathtaking habitats and witness fascinating animal behaviors on a virtual safari.
- A Supersonic Story follows the story of the most glamorous aeroplane ever built - told by the people whose lives she touched. We uncover rare footage telling the forgotten row between the French and British governments over the spelling of Concorde which threatened to derail the whole project.
- Bradley Walsh hosts the 2023 Royal Variety Performance in front of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Guests include Tom Allen, Derren Brown, Rosie Jones, Viggo Venn, Paloma Faith, Simon Lipkin and McFly, while the headlining act is Cher.
- Starting his journey in South Africa, Simon travels around the coast of the Indian Ocean, heading up the east coast of Africa, around India and back down the western coast of Indonesia to SW Australia. The extraordinary adventure takes Simon to 16 countries, as he braves the horrors of front-line conflict in Mogadishu in Somalia, perhaps the most dangerous place on the planet, and visits the beautiful Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles.
- Documentary about English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, the pioneer of systematic methodology in archaeology. Ancient Egypt was vandalised by tomb raiders and treasure hunters until this Victorian adventurer took them on. Most people have never heard of him, but this maverick undertook a scientific survey of the pyramids, discovered the oldest portraits in the world, unearthed Egypt's prehistoric roots - and in the process invented modern field archaeology, giving meaning to a whole civilisation.
- Along the wild edges of the Earth, against a stunning backdrop of aerial, underwater, and wildlife photography, we are led on an unforgettable journey retracing the adventure and uncovering the evidence that inspired Darwin's revolutionary work: 'On the Origin of Species'.
- A tale of power, domination and triumph over adversity, we follow the hardships of beaver's struggle to build a dam. Dam Beavers is a tale of power, domination and triumph over adversity. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Grand Teton Mountains, we tell the story of one hectic beaver building season and ultimately reveal the biggest beaver dam in the world.
- In its 109th year, the Royal Variety Performance returned with a stellar line-up. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were the royal presence this year as they helped mark exactly one hundred years of Patronage from the reigning Monarch, beginning with King George V in 1921.The show was hosted at the Royal Albert Hall in London with Chatty Man Alan Carr presenting the show. Included in the performances were Sir Rod Stewart, Ed Sheeran, Years and Years, Elvis Costello, Gregory Porter, James Blunt and Anne Marie. Four comedians, Judi Love, Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe and Chris McCausland, took to the stage to make audiences laugh. Cirque du Soleil appeared again with their jaw-dropping performance from their latest show Luzia and The Messoudi Brothers also performed to impress with their unique act. There was also theatre performances as the cast of the Royal Shakespeare Company's show of Matilda performed parts of the musical and an exclusive performance from the Moulin Rouge The Musical production.
- Elephants: Spy In The Herd provides the most intimate portrayal of the everyday life of an elephant herd. Narrated by David Attenborough and filmed over a year, throughout the program the elephant herd exhibits many human similarities: their life span, social structure, wisdom of age and emotional bonds.Witness two males clashing over territory, the birth and slow development of a calf and jealous rivalries between herd members. A real sense of these animals' incredible flexibility and intimacy is shown as they bathe in mineral salts, mud and dust, while their astonishing sensory perceptions are also revealed. Spy cams based on dung expelled by the elephants themselves infiltrate the herd. Unlike Spy in the Wild, there is no animatronic egret.
- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall embarks on a road trip in search of culinary inspiration and some regional recipes he can bring back home.
- Guy Martin celebrates the workers of the Industrial Revolution by getting stuck into six of the country's biggest restoration projects, bringing some of the 19th century's most impressive engineering achievements back to life.
- Colombia is a naturalist's paradise, with more vertebrate species than any other country on Earth, including over 160 species of hummingbird and more than 800 types of frog. From the Andes to the Amazon, the Pacific to the Caribbean, wildlife adventurer Nigel Marven journeys to the country's major habitats to meet rare and unusual creatures, many filmed for the very first time.
- Travel back in time and explore the ancient myths and legends of this fabled city.
- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall invites different groups of urban dwellers to spend a wholesome week at his new River Cottage HQ living the green life. It's a clash of food cultures, as fast food-loving and convenience-obsessed non-cooks come to Hugh's farm for a taste of the River Cottage "grow your own" philosophy. Hugh's mission, of course, is to change their ways forever and it's not going to be easy.
- Female tiger, Machli, has held her lakeside territory for 11 years. Her three cubs, Satra, Athara and Unis, are on the verge of adulthood. They are about to face one of the most dangerous times of their young lives, leaving the safety of their mother's company and venturing into the wilderness to find their own territories. When one of the tigers sets her sights on the lakeside territory, battle commences, and one by one, the tigers are pushed out. The only tiger remaining is Machli. Will daughter challenge mother in this battle for supremacy over India's Ranthambhore National Park?
- The range of seasons in Britain are as extraordinary as the climate is unique. The splendour of the autumn colour change is as magnificent as anywhere on earth, while the animal migration is of planet-wide importance. For the first time, the BBC Natural History Unit's filming techniques and expertise are focused on Britain.
- The actor embarks on a quest to fulfil his ambition to swim with giant manta rays. His journey starts in the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, before he moves on to an aquarium in the American state of Georgia. In Ecuador he meets ray expert Dr Andrea Marshall, and in Sri Lanka finds out that the creatures are being hunted by fishermen because of the use of their gills in Chinese medicine. Martin's dream finally comes true when he travels to the Maldives in the Indian Ocean and swims with 40 feeding mantas.
- The ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamun is one of the most famous leaders in history, yet even now, thousands of years after his reign, mystery still surrounds his life and death. These fascinating programmes follow leading Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass as he and his team attempt to uncover the truth behind one of the ancient world s best kept secrets.
- 2 part documentary following engineers and designers as they construct the liner Seven Seas Explorer. The aim of cruise boss Frank Del Rio is to make it the most luxurious ship of its type, designed to convey 750 passengers when others of its size would hold 5,000.
- James Castrission and Justin Jones became the first people to cross the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand in a kayak. They set off from Forster, New South Wales on 13 November 2007 and arrived at Ngamotu Beach in New Plymouth, New Zealand on 13 January 2008, taking a total of 60 days, 20 hours and 50 minutes for crossing. Cas and Jonesy travelled in a double kayak named Lot 41, custom designed by Rob Feloy.