Browse documentary series in Australia
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Who Financed Hitler? Where did he get the money and backing to achieve power in 1933 Germany? This eye-opening mini-series unearths Hitler's money trail and exposes the people who enabled him to become the most powerful man in Europe.
Hitler's Gold (2020 )
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A look at Canada's resilient, vibrant northern communities and the determined men and women who help provide their lifeline to the outside world. These groups are linked together by the summer sealift, when ships loaded with critical cargo travel each year to the farthest reaches of the north to deliver food, clothing, supplies and vital pieces of infrastructure.
High Arctic Haulers (2020 )
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A major, revealing in-depth re-examination of the Falconio and Lees mystery, an infamous case from 2001 concerning a horror story of abduction and death on a lonely Australian highway
Murder in the Outback (2020 )
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Gok mastered how to cook the food he loves from working in his family's Chinese restaurant. He shares useful tips and tricks, interesting family stories and his favourite South East Asian recipes that are easy-to-cook.
Gok Wan's Easy Asian (2020 )
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A look inside the famous Casino de Monte Carlo, where the present fortunes of Monaco began. Its impressive architecture conjures up an era of exotic glamour but it no longer provides the vast revenues it once did. They have to work hard to attract the new wealthy, especially from Asia, where the approach to gambling is very different.
Inside Monaco: Playground of the Rich (2020 )
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From its beautiful old architecture and rich Portuguese, Chinese heritage to the bright lights of its luxury hotels and resorts, Justine will explore both the traditional and contemporary sides to Macanese cuisine. In this six-part series, Justine will cook her way across the city, sampling the unique street food, catching up with some of the finest chefs and whipping up a selection of delicious, original recipes inspired by the local produce. Join Justine on an urban adventure packed with fun and flavour as she unveils all that Macao has to offer.
Macao Gourmet With Justine Schofield (2020 )
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A powerful and revelatory account of one of the most hideous crimes in human history told entirely from the perspectives of 16 extraordinary Holocaust survivors - from a Jewish artist or a Roma resistance fighter - whose inspiring stories of survival in a Nazi death camp and armed resistance in the WWII underground are made all the more resonant and real for a new generation of viewers by the transformative power of restored and colourised black and white archive.
Auschwitz Untold: In Colour (2020 )
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The Savoy hotel... Its very name synonymous with glamour and exclusivity. But what really goes on behind those famous revolving doors?
The Savoy (2020 )
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Presenter Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses such extraordinary feats of engineering.
The Secret Life of Lighthouses (2020 )
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Michael Palin revisits his first four TV travel documentaries. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary notebooks, and reflects on how he became a seasoned global traveller. Featuring contributions from fans and friends, including David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Simon Reeve.
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime (2020 )
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Shaun Micallef drank too much in his University days & hasn't touched a drop since. Now his sons are hitting drinking age and it's got him thinking. What kind of national drinking culture are they about to dive into?
Shaun Micallef's on the Sauce (2020 )
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Reveals the engineering secrets built into six modern wonders - from Europe's fastest passenger train and largest luxury cruise ship, to North America's toughest bridge and the world's mightiest heavy-lift aircraft.
Building The Ultimate (2020 )
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Submarines today are highly complex machines crammed with technology and weapons. As impressive as their construction is, as terrifying is their destructive power. Hardly any other weapon triggers as many emotions as the submarine. It strikes from ambush and can use nuclear missiles to drag the whole world into the abyss. Submarines originated from a completely non-military idea, namely to be able to view the world under water. But the interest in the military use of submarines soon prevailed.
Submarines (2020 )
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Marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth in 1770, a documentary series that focuses on the real, complex and often difficult man behind the great composer.
Being Beethoven (2020 )
Countdown to Surrender: The Last 100 Days (2020 )
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We’ve always been a nation of dog lovers, but this year our infatuation has moved up a gear. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a boom in dog ownership as people look for the comfort and company of a pet at home. But with many of these owners getting puppies for the first time, there's no end to the challenges that come with these sweet balls of fluff! 12 Puppies and Us charts the ups and downs of a dozen puppies and their families in those first crucial months together. The series explores how the new arrivals develop, learn and adapt to their new worlds, as well as the profound effects they can have on the lives of their human owners. From unexpected loo breaks to first walks and sleepless nights, we follow both the delight and the mayhem a new puppy can bring. And on hand to offer our families expert advice when doggy difficulties get too much is dog behaviourist Louise Glazebrook.
12 Puppies And Us (2020 )
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An intimate look inside the highs and lows of year one at LeBron James’ I Promise School, serving the most at-risk students and families in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
I Promise (2020 )
PSG City of Lights, 50 years of legend (2020 )
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A journey through the magical wilderness of India, witnessing the day-to-day lives and challenges of some its most iconic species and the many other creatures with which they share their home.
Into the Wild: India (2020 )
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Millions enter the US through airports each year, and hid amongst them are a stream of contraband ill intentions. Defending our borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, whose agencies make up a three-tiered defense of America’s airports. DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler.
To Catch a Smuggler (2020 )
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Author and adventurer Sam Sheridan travels the globe in search of the most cursed places on Earth. Entrenching himself in macabre modern day culture, Sam explores the region's haunting history and fascinating folklore, employs cutting-edge science to illuminate the dangers of the curse, and paints a new and revealing portrait of a doomed place and the people who live there in the process.
Atlas Of Cursed Places (2020 )
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A 360-degree view of the trafficking world from the point-of-view of the traffickers, law enforcement agents and those caught in the crossfire with access only National Geographic can provide.
Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller (2020 )
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North Carolina is home to the world's largest zoo, with 2,600 acres, large natural habitats and more than 1,800 animals in its care. The show features several Zoo staff, including keepers and veterinarians, and highlight stories, including routine animal husbandry, emergency procedures and the Zoo’s work in conservation and rescue and release of injured wildlife
Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina (2020 )
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First person testimony accounts of those who have dared to stay or work at hotels that are cursed and troubled by paranormal activity.
Hotel Paranormal (2020 )
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Leading with curiosity and keeping it real, Gwyneth Paltrow and her goop team look at psychedelics, energy work and other challenging wellness topics.
The Goop Lab (2020 )
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From nature to nurture, this docuseries explores the groundbreaking science that reveals how infants discover life during their very first year.
Babies (2020 )
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In this reality series, a tight-knit group of Deaf and hard of hearing students share their stories and explore life at Gallaudet University.
Deaf U (2020 )
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Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.
Trial 4 (2020 )
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Soon after his birth-mother contacted him for the first time, Gary L. Stewart decided to search for his biological father. His disturbing identity would force Stewart to reconsider everything he thought he knew about himself.
The Most Dangerous Animal of All (2020 )
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One hundred hardy souls from diverse backgrounds participate in playful experiments exploring age, sex, happiness and other aspects of being human.
100 Humans: Life's Questions. Answered. (2020 )
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The competition is fierce — and the drama undeniable — as a group of young and hungry agents try to seal the deal on luxury listings in the Hamptons.
Million Dollar Beach House (2020 )
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Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom gives viewers a backstage pass to explore the magic of nature within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Each episode dives into the details, unveiling the multifaceted aspects of animal care, conservation and Disney Imagineering and showcases the parks’ magnificent array of more than 300 species and 5,000-plus animals and the herculean tasks their animal care experts undertake to keep things running day and night.
Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom (2020 )
