Browse documentary series in Australia
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This true crime limited series exposes new theories about the "Fatal Attraction Killer," a case named for its similarity to the blockbuster film centered around a woman who becomes obsessed with her married lover. After spending 27 years in prison for the crime, Carolyn Warmus is speaking for the first time since her release. The three-hour series aims to untangle the twisted web of sex, lies and deceit that defined the infamous case.
The Fatal Attraction Murder (2022 )
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Chippendales was a nightclub that aimed to allure and please women with its scantily clad male dancers and vivacious music, and quickly advanced toward a pop culture phenomenon, until it came crashing down. Through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen crime scene video and declassified FBI surveillance audio, the special unravels the hidden tale of how sex, jealousy, arson, hefty-bags filled with cash and mafia shakedowns all led up to one of the most outrageous murders in American history.
Secrets of the Chippendales Murders (2022 )
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When social connector Larry Sims invites six of his friends from different phases in his life on a luxury vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, no one knows what to expect, especially since most of his friends know next-to-nothing about the other guests.
Invite Only Cabo (2017 )
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A shopping mall Santa targeted and terrorised Toronto's gay village - murdering eight men in a seven-year killing spree. Why wasn't he stopped sooner?
Santa Claus: The Serial Killer (2022 )
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Inspiration, power, greed, scandal – a story that was made for the movies. The gripping drama of how Hollywood was built.
Titans: The Rise of Hollywood (2022 )
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Host Molly Hermann reveals the lack of science behind some of the most well-known crime scene investigation tools, and tells the stories of the wrongfully convicted who went to prison for years.
CSI on Trial (2022 )
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year? or is it? The holiday season is known to be joyous, but for some it brings out trouble. From Black Friday shopping madness, to full family brawls, CHRISTMAS WARS gives viewers the gift of seeing the human behavior that will secure a place on Santa's Naughty list.
Christmas Wars (2022 )
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To understand today's West Bengal and its crises and challenges, one needs to know the nitty-gritty of West Bengal's fascinating political history. This docu-series attempts to provide a primer of that history through the reigns of eight Chief Ministers who have ruled the state.
Mukhyamantri (2022 )
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Expect drama, emotion and tender moments as we follow the work of midwives delivering babies in people’s homes.
Yorkshire Midwives On Call (2022 )
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Far From being passive or boring, Plants have evolved a host of tricks to beat the elements, predators and other plants
Power Of Plants (2022 )
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Race to the Red Planet (2022 )
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Twenty-five years of contempt, controversy and conspiracy lead to one question -- who killed Biggie and Tupac? With exclusive interviews and unique insight into both shootings, hear the riveting answers from key players. Who is telling the truth?
Who Killed Biggie and Tupac ? (2022 )
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A five-part sports documentary that tells the stories of five young female sports talents in Nigerian communities, highlighting their personal struggles, financial setbacks, and other factors that have hindered their career progress.
Green: The Amazons (2022 )
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This is a showcase of wildlife throughout the diverse landscape of this enthralling African country. From Tanzania's oldest park, the Serengeti, famed for its annual migration, to the islands of Maziwe, Fanjovi and Chumbe, where marine conservationists work hard to preserve its fragile ecosystem, the series captures the pressures of natural and human threats on the Tanzanian flora and fauna.
Wild Tanzania (2022 )
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This documentary series follows five hardened criminals and their experience in the concrete purgatory of Singapore’s Changi Prison.
Inside Maximum Security (2022 )
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A look at the ripple effect that crimes have on the families and friends of the victims and criminals.
Shattered (2017 )
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Rare firsthand accounts bring us inside some of the most daring escape stories from the American Civil War.
Impossible Escapes: Civil War (2022 )
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A dedicated biker who leads weekend bikers on a road road trips starts a biker boot camp of 17 men from three states to see if they have what it takes.
American MC (2017 )
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Today´s surgeons stand on the shoulders of people who risked their lives to solve the puzzle of the human body.
The Invention of Surgery (2022 )
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The Latin Kitchen is an upbeat half-hour of culinary favourites from Mexico, Spain, and Venezuela. In their very own rustic Latin Kitchen, Juan Pablo (Venezuela), Luis (Mexico) and Tigretón (Spain) give us fresh takes on traditional Latin meals. Our hosts introduce us to simple techniques and new ingredients sure to spice up any dinner party or weeknight meal. In each fast-paced episode, we’ll explore Spanish, Mexican, or Venezuelan cooking, with hosts focusing on an ingredient or regional flavour for four mouth-watering recipes. The hosts bring their own unique culinary style to the table, sharing stories of growing up in Latin kitchens with recipes passed down through the generations to inspire and entertain audiences.
The Latin Kitchen (2017 )
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Popular Youtube vloggers, SerpentZA & Laowhy86, head to the northernmost point of China on their most grueling and punishing adventure to date.
Conquering Northern China (2017 )
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A journey to solve the mystery of a murder at sea and get immersed in the world of maritime crime.
Lawless Oceans (2017 )
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Reexamining some of the most high-profile and controversial cases in history through the eyes of the people who served on the original jury. Each episode delves into a new case including Michael Jackson, OJ Simpson, George Zimmerman and Robert Durst, as jurors uncover what really happened inside the courtroom.
The Jury Speaks (2017 )
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Eric Hanson travels to around the globe to backpack the world's most epic trails. The show also showcases the people, culture and experiences to be had in the regions he visits.
Epic Trails (2018 )
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British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
Grand Designs (1999 )
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There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.
Blue Planet II (2017 )
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Hosted by Suzanne Whang, the show takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode follows a prospective buyer and real estate agent through the home-buying process, from start to finish.
House Hunters (1999 )
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Combining fact and informed speculation with cutting-edge computer graphics and animatronics effects, the series set out to create the most accurate portrayal of prehistoric animals ever seen on the screen.
Walking with Dinosaurs (1999 )
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This docuseries examines the decades-old murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik and its suspected link to a priest accused of abuse.
The Keepers (2017 )
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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.
City Confidential (1998 )
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A respected small-town physician has brutally killed his wife, thus ending a four-year martyrdom from which he could not escape by any other means...
Crime Stories (1999 )
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, celebrity chef, television personality, journalist, food writer, and campaigner on food and environmental issues, leaves London to pursue an ambition of self-sufficiency, growing his own vegetables and raising his own animals in Dorset.
River Cottage (1999 )