Browse documentary series in Australia
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A visceral, rarely-seen look into the personal stories of those most affected by ongoing national emergencies.
The Trade (2018 )
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Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (2018 )
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In this true-crime docuseries, veteran detective John Cameron investigates convicted serial killer Ed Edwards and uncovers mounting evidence that connects Edwards to some of the most infamous murder cases of the last 60 years, many of which are still unsolved. Cameron is joined by Edwards's own grandson, Wayne Wolfe, as they search for the truth.
It Was Him: The Many Murders of Ed Edwards (2018 )
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Delve into some of America’s most shocking crimes that have remained unsolved or ended with controversial outcomes. Each episode focuses on a specific case and examines the first 48 hours after the crime to reveal new angles and unravel enduring mysteries.
Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48 (2018 )
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A challenging and stimulating view of one of history's most enigmatic periods, shining a light on the people and events that shaped the decade while illuminating the trends that helped design our future.
The '80s Greatest (2018 )
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This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.
How the Victorians Built Britain (2018 )
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Rob Bell explores the lost landscapes and infrastructure of some of Britain's former railway lines. From the 1960's the axe fell on 4,000 miles of Britain's rail network. Now, decades later, Rob Bell is going on journey to uncover those lost railway lines. Every week Rob will explore a different line; experiencing the hidden landscapes, lost infrastructure and forgotten worlds that disappeared when the line closed.
Walking Britain's Lost Railways (2018 )
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The complex love story of Tsar Nicholas II and his wife, the Empress Alexandra. Through their personally revealing letters, explore the couple's role in the lead up to the Russian Revolution of 1917, which led to their eventual brutal and tragic executions.
Nicholas and Alexandra (2018 )
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Lifelong nature lover Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall pursues his fascination with the wildlife of the West Country as he teams up with the region's most dedicated nature lovers.
Hugh's Wild West (2018 )
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Dominating the landscape for centuries, ancient cathedrals and abbeys reflect Britain's turbulent history through their architectural grandeur-stories of its kings and queens and the religious and social changes brought about by the English Reformation, as well as many other tales of intrigue, love, faith and conviction.
Secrets of Britain's Great Cathedrals (2018 )
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The story of Qin Shi Huang is as epic in life as it is in death. Crowned as a boy king over 2,000 years ago, he grew to unify China for the first time, establishing a new form of government, uniform laws, and a single writing system that is still in use today. He also ordered the construction of a royal tomb that is larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza and is guarded by a massive army of terracotta warriors. Explore the transformative life and magnificent afterlife of China's first emperor.
China's Dragon Emperor (2018 )
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Explore the tropical forests, dense jungles, and vast grasslands of Colombia, where a tremendous array of animals face a daily struggle against fierce predators and harsh weather. Watch as young tamarins face deadly boa constrictors, capuchins dodge hungry jaguars, capybaras share streams with caimans, and dazzling hummingbirds engage in an endless quest for nectar. In these unforgiving landscapes, stunning creatures and hidden dangers are waiting to be discovered around every corner.
Into the Wild: Colombia (2018 )
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Restoration experts restore iconic rail carriages back to their former glory
Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow (2018 )
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History is taking to the seas and walking in the footsteps of Captain James Cook. 250 years after Cook began his epic exploration of the Pacific, Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, The Piano) journeys in his wake uncovering stories that resonate from those times on both sides of the beach. Sam begins with a disclaimer – he is merely an actor – but the story of Cook, and the impact he has had on the Pacific in the 250 years since his first voyage, has always fascinated him.
The Pacific: In The Wake of Captain Cook (2018 )
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This two-part series chronicles the story of the Doug Anthony Allstars. For the first time they confront how Tim Ferguson's Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has impacted on their friendships at each step to international stardom.
Tick F***ing Tock (2018 )
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Under-qualified comedian Corey White tries to solve the biggest problems facing everyday Australians. Watch Corey's collision course with conventional wisdom as he tries to fix things his way.
Corey White's Roadmap to Paradise (2018 )
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'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interviews. The cast encompasses basketball's most prominent figures and explores the complex nature of love as it relates to the game.
Basketball: A Love Story (2018 )
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A compelling documentary series offering unprecedented insight into the daily lives of emergency service heroes. This series is produced with the help of Ambulance Victoria and features unrivalled access to paramedics, with vision captured from up to 60 cameras rigged in ambulances, helicopters and on motorbikes.
Paramedics (2018 )
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This two-part prime time social history documentary explores how the women who wed into the house of Windsor over the last century have transformed the most famous dynasty in the world.
The Royal Wives of Windsor (2018 )
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Soon after Trudie Adams disappeared 40 years ago, young women began to report being taken from Barrenjoey Road and raped. ABC Reporter Ruby Jones teams up with highly experienced crime reporter Neil Mercer in a search for the truth.
Barrenjoey Road (2018 )
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Search for Second Earth brings to life, in breathtaking CGI, an epic future journey that our species has already begun: the voyage of an autonomous spacecraft to a planet beyond our Solar System in search of life. Join NASA planetary explorers Gentry Lee and Steve Squyres; and exo-planet hunters Sara Seager, Francois Forget and Natalie Batalha on their quest to find life beyond Earth.
Search for Second Earth (2018 )
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In 1968, young people from Berkeley to Paris and from Prague to Tokyo rose up against the world they were being offered. In this sprawling but riveting two-part documentary, veteran filmmaker Don Kent tracks the development, decline and legacy of this global movement against the fiery backdrop of the Vietnam War, civil rights struggles, dueling ideologies, and international coup d’états. A time capsule full of evocative sights and sounds, narrated by leading historians and political activists, Les années 68 effortlessly connects apparently discrete events to form a blazingly timely analysis of a decade that shaped the way we live now.
1968 - The Global Revolt (2018 )
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Tropical Gourmet brings you the flavours of summer like you've never seen before. Everyday Gourmet star Justine Schofield escapes the kitchen for the ultimate foodies adventure through tropical Queensland. Along the way Justine explores the natural wonders that Queensland has to offer, unveils its beautiful local produce, stops in on talented local chefs and shares a variety of inspirational recipes.
Tropical Gourmet: Queensland (2018 )
Green Cops (2018 )
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The four-part series follows the wildlife during every season (spring, summer, autumn, winter) in the Iberian Peninsula.
Wild Iberia (2018 )
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This spectacular documentary series invites us to visit Chile. Traveling behind the tracks of its great animal diversity, Chile also offers impressive geographical variations, from the cold coasts of the south to the Andes mountain range and its fantastic landscapes. Chile, a magical and captivating country where the sky embraces the sea while it unites with the earth.
Wild Chile (2018 )
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The Mediterranean Basin is located in one of the planet’s temperate zones. The subtropical climate makes it cold and wet in winter, hot and dry in summer, and mild and rainy in autumn and spring. Occupied by human beings for more than 8,000 years, the Mediterranean Basin has experienced dramatic changes to its forest and woodland areas, but nevertheless, these areas are still among the most diverse on the planet. From marshlands to high mountain ranges, from forests of holm and cork oaks to oak and pine forests high up in the mountains, all of them are home to thousands of animal and plant species whose paths cross on their adventures.
Stories of the Mediterranean Forest (2018 )
Wild Russia: Earth’s Last Great Wilderness (2018 )
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An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018 )
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Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.
Haunted (2018 )
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Doctors, nurses and patients give first-hand accounts of encounters with patients who have returned from the dead.
Haunted Hospitals (2018 )
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Groundbreaking artists share their life stories in this vibrant documentary series that captures hip-hop's impact on global culture.
Rapture (2018 )
