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An insider's look into the political world of motorcycle clubs.
Ride Free or Die (2019 )
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George Gittoes’ latest film focuses on South Side Chicago, with worse gun violence statistics than any active war zone of the last two decades.
White Light (2019 )
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Some of the most notorious murderers in recent history are examined. Using dramatic reconstruction and expert testimony, this is a forensic account of the perpetrators and the detectives in the crimes that shook the world.
Crimes That Shook the World (2006 )
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Across three trips to the front-line beginning last October, and under the echoes of snipers and shells, two film-makers tell the story of the Iraqi assault on Mosul: 'the biggest battle anywhere on the planet this century.' At the centre of IS power, the battle's result will have a huge impact on the future of IS and terrorism across the globe.
Highway to Hell: The Battle of Mosul (2017 )
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The film follows the Spanish film director as he publishes a book of his mostly unknown photography. His intimate and often surprising photos create a striking portrait of daily life in 1950's Spain that contrasts with dictator Francisco Franco's propaganda. The documentary follows the two-year process of narrowing down the collection and designing the book.
Carlos Saura Photographer - Journey of a Book (2017 )
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We all have hobbies regarding the world of insects, they are very annoying with their buzzing, their pecking and even their horrifying appearance, but without these invertebrates man would have problems.
Insect World (2017 )
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Louis Theroux interviews some of the biggest names in UK entertainment and is granted exclusive access into their lives, both at work and at home.
Louis Theroux Interviews (2022 )
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Michelin-starred Chef Tom Kerridge offers a step-by-step guide to preparing his favourite meal of the week. He shows us how to create the perfect Sunday lunch from from the amazing main meal to an indulgent pudding to wrap things up.
Tom Kerridge's Sunday Lunch (2022 )
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's iconic series returns with its inspiring food philosophy - and River Cottage has never been busier or more relevant.
River Cottage Reunited (2022 )
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The extraordinary story of Bernie Ecclestone's meteoric rise from post-war car dealer to the creation and 50-year reign over the cutthroat world of Formula One.
Lucky! (2022 )
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A 34-year-old cold-case investigation into the murder of student athlete Denise Pflum in Indiana.
Small Town Secrets (2022 )
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Documentary series examining the Industrial revolution, the age of smoke and steel, a time when history's great engineers pioneered solutions that would forever change the way people live, think, and build.
Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World (2022 )
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Each episode introduces mysterious icons from the past who shared one obsession–from exotic animals to billion-dollar parties to nine-figure palaces. Episodes take viewers on an immersive ride through this jaw-dropping decadence– to discover who these icons were, and ultimately, who among them spent the most.
History's Crazy Rich Ancients (2022 )
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From the sea lochs of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the nation's coastal regions.
Great Coastal Railway Journeys (2022 )
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Louis Theroux returns to the USA for three documentary films exploring the alt right and its use of social media, rap artists and their often bloody and fatal vendettas, and the repercussions in the porn industry following the #MeToo movement.
Louis Theroux's Forbidden America (2022 )
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A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
The Last Movie Stars (2022 )
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Examines the stories behind the unsolved murders of four women across four decades in Northern Ireland.
Murder in the Badlands (2022 )
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Never-before-told story of how rural detective Charles Henry used his spare time to hunt down and bring Malcolm Webster - a ruthless killer who targeted wealthy women - to justice.
Married to a Psychopath (2022 )
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British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones begins his journey across Canada, the second biggest country on the planet, starting on the Atlantic coast of its Easternmost province
Griff’s Canadian Adventure (2022 )
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A look at what life is like for the millionaires and billionaires who live in the tax haven in the United Arab Emirates, as well as the people who serve them.
Inside Dubai: Playground of the Rich (2022 )
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Revisit the extraordinary story of a girl who sprang from nowhere to become the most famous woman in the world. Narrated by Golden Globe-winning actress Jessica Chastain and featuring a star-studded cast of female voices, this series re-examines Monroe’s story to uncover themes of feminism, sexuality and power that continue to drive the cultural conversation today.
Reframed: Marilyn Monroe (2022 )
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Michael Palin embarks on an epic, revelatory journey through Iraq, one of the most dangerous and complex countries in the world. Following the Tigris river for over 1,000 miles, from its source in eastern Turkey to the Persian Gulf, Michael wants to discover what life is like for the 40 million people who live in Iraq.
Michael Palin: Into Iraq (2022 )
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Draws on new evidence, insight and expertise from investigators, alongside accounts from experts and armchair sleuths to chart the journey of the victims' families to find out what might have happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in March 2014 and has never been found.
MH370: The Lost Flight (2022 )
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Richard Hammond explores Britain's most beautiful rivers. From the rivers Severn and Test to Clyde and Derwent, Richard explores the historical, ecological and economic importance of each.
Britain's Beautiful Rivers with Richard Hammond (2022 )
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Hosted by President Bill Clinton, the series explores the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union across six themed episodes: race, extremism, the struggle for rights, presidential vision, global power.
The American Presidency with Bill Clinton (2022 )
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Follow the harrowing journey for justice driven by the only survivor whose case could be tried in a court of law, Andrea Constand. Based on her memoir, 'The Moment: Standing Up to Cosby, Speaking Up for Women', The Case Against Cosby reveals the stories of the many who have finally been able to raise their claims publicly against the serial sexual predator and television icon, Bill Cosby.
The Case Against Cosby (2022 )
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There are more than ten thousand monuments across the country that honour the war dead . But what of the bloody battles fought on our home soil, in our longest-running war that established the Australian nation?
The Australian Wars (2022 )
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For some, football is not just a dream, it's a way out. Join some young footballers from South London as they enter a crucial time in their careers.
One Shot: The Football Factory (2022 )
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An alternative history of the British Isles, told through art. Looking at 1,500 years and eight dramatic turning points, acclaimed artists and thinkers encounter key historic art works from across the UK that have shaped the history of the British Isles and inspired their own work.
Art That Made Us (2022 )
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Michael Portillo embark on an extraordinary voyage of self-discovery, exploring the dramatic mountain range that straddles the border between France and Spain, the Pyrenees. The four-part series is a real adventure for Michael as he walks a stretch of the 270 mile trail through the Pyrenees, from the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast in the West to the shores of the Mediterranean in the East.
The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo (2022 )
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Natascha Kampusch - A Lifetime in Prison (2022 )
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Follows the design, service and loss of some of the world's greatest ocean liners, covering 100 years, from luxury floating palaces to national symbols, all tragically lost through conflict, accidents or human error.
Secrets of the Lost Liners (2022 )