Browse documentary series in Australia
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The series shows how meditation can help in your daily life. From tackling stress to embracing gratitude, each episode first teaches the basics and techniques of the practice, and then concludes with a guided meditation. Push play, close your eyes, and explore the many benefits of meditation.
Headspace Guide to Meditation (2021 )
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This series features interesting crimes stories where forensic science played critical role in solving.
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science
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9/11 changed the world. This compelling four-part special tracks the US-led response to the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington D.C – and the subsequent unravelling of the Middle East. Beyond the Towers traces the US quest for vengeance directed against Al Qaeda bases in Afghanistan and against the extreme Islamist Taliban government which had protected them. Over time the Afghanistan campaign evolved into what US President George W. Bush called a global ‘war on terror’. Many Muslims regarded ‘the war on terror’ as a western ‘crusade’ against the Islamic religion and fought back accordingly.
Beyond the Towers (2021 )
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This documentary series explores the 1960 brutal murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois, and the decades of questions and doubts that have haunted the son of the prosecutor in the case, as the man found guilty seeks to clear his name after sixty years in prison.
The Murders at Starved Rock (2021 )
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In a "nation of middle-class" the IIT dream involves clearing the world's toughest public exam for guaranteed lifelong success. Life is not an exam though. It's a hustle, one that nobody trains them for. The result? Eternal tumult.
Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream (2021 )
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Morgan Freeman explores real-life prison breaks that have captured the attention of the public, showcasing an up close and personal view of what the prisoners are faced with in executing their break outs.
History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman (2021 )
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With plenty of passion and little know-how, two musicians undertake a daunting project: turn a late singer's houseboat into a creative musical space.
The Houseboat (2021 )
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The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the point of view of a single character and features new interviews and narrations from the actors that portray these iconic characters, interwoven with clips from the most pivotal moments of their journeys so far.
The Walking Dead: Origins (2021 )
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The story of the first sexual harassment case in Spain was a scandal. Nevenka Fernández, its protagonist, discusses it in this documentary.
Nevenka, Breaking the Silence (2021 )
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In American Detective, Kenda trades in his own case files to bring viewers astounding investigations from across the country, with each episode featuring a different homicide detective whose tireless efforts helped put a killer behind bars and bring justice for the victim.
American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda (2021 )
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A look at Lake Winnipeg's commercial ice fishing industry, where descendants of Icelandic Vikings bring their catch to shore before the ice gives way.
Ice Vikings (2021 )
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Jane lives with her typical family in rural New Jersey, which may not seem like the best place for a transgender teenager to grow up. But you haven’t met her family, the Nourys. They wear their hearts on their sleeves and find the irreverent humor in daily life, while Jane sets her sights on life beyond their small town.
Always Jane (2021 )
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The Costa Concordia's demise remains one of the 21st century's most fascinating disasters. Combining first-person testimony from survivors and rescuers, and previously unseen footage, reconstructions and expert insight, the programme tells the astonishing story in forensic detail of what happened on that fateful night.
The Sinking of the Costa Concordia (2021 )
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British true crime documentary series telling the real life stories of those who paid the ultimate price for offending an obsessive lover.
My Lover My Killer (2021 )
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Taking viewers behind prison walls to meet the convicted murderers featured on "Snapped" who are now willing to discuss their cases; exclusive jailhouse interviews with the killers.
Snapped: Behind Bars (2021 )
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Eighty-five million acres make up the National Park System, and only 33 special agents nationwide are responsible for investigating crimes that occur on this public land. This documentary series follows the uniquely qualified team that leads the investigations as they seek to bring law and order to some of America’s most rugged and remote landscapes, tackling a new case each season.
Wild Crime (2021 )
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This franchise is made up of series that tell a wide variety of true crime stories from unique perspectives. Each will shine a new light on crime and the genre, focusing on fresh and unexpected stories from unlikely, and much-needed voices.
True Crime Story (2021 )
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In this special edition series of The Proof Is Out There, journalist Tony Harris will present compelling evidence of UFO sightings from around the globe. Are these videos proof that aliens exist? Tony and a team of experts will analyze the evidence and render a verdict.
The Proof Is Out There: Alien Edition (2024 )
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In this funny, heartfelt and moving docuseries, real people unpack the fascinating and quirky stories around their most meaningful pieces of clothing.
Worn Stories (2021 )
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Beneath the sunlit glamour of 1985 L.A. lurks a relentlessly evil serial killer. In this true-crime story, two detectives won't rest until they catch him.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021 )
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Exploring the vital role colour plays in the daily lives of many species.
Attenborough's Life in Colour (2021 )
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From training to launch to landing, this all-access docuseries rides along with the Inspiration4 crew on the first all-civilian orbital space mission.
Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space (2021 )
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A re-examination of the tragic murder of a family at a secluded English farmhouse in 1985 using first-hand testimony and unseen archive footage to reflect on the events and the conviction of Jeremy Bamber.
The Bambers: Murder at the Farm (2021 )
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The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. A dive into crime's darkest places.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021 )
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Railway historian Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway from the London Transport Museum explore hidden areas of the London Underground that—despite being just feet away from where millions of people regularly travel—hardly anyone knows about. The pair will explore abandoned tunnels, secret bunkers and hidden staircases that have been concealed from public view for years.
Secrets of the London Underground (2021 )
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A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
The Crime of the Century (2021 )
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I mean, like, hello! Nabilla was only 20, it took 22 seconds, and it made her famous. Today, a fashion icon, mother, and number one French influencer with over 6.6 million followers, she has charted a course which led her, step by step, to success and fame. Nabilla opens up like never before, complete with her doubts, flaws, and strengths, entirely unfiltered.
Nabilla : Sans filtre (2021 )
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In the late 1970s, an accused serial rapist claims multiple personalities control his behavior, setting off a legal odyssey that captivates America.
Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan (2021 )
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The mavericks who shaped American culture.
Superstar (2021 )
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Sicily boasts a bold "Anti-Mafia" coalition. But what happens when those trying to bring down organized crime are accused of being criminals themselves?
Vendetta: Truth, Lies and The Mafia (2021 )
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Carlos Sainz has turned 59 years old. While the rivals of his generation have already hung up their helmets, he continues at the highest level, year after year. His story is an example of perseverance. A two-time World Rally Champion and three-time Dakar winner, his ambition knows no bounds. We live with him through his most exciting year, including Carlos Jr.’s debut as a Ferrari F1 driver.
Sainz: Live to compete (2021 )
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Set against 40 years of music history, this six-part documentary series takes a deep dive into the paradox of America’s criminalization of the genre and its fascination with the street culture that created it and still exists within it. Instead of telling the story of hip hop from the top down, this documentary tells the story from the streets up, as it reveals the untold story of how America’s streets helped shape hip hop culture from an expression of survival and defiance into music’s most dominant genre.
Hip Hop Uncovered (2021 )