Browse documentary series in Australia
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Elizabeth Smart explains her story in her own words and provides previously untold details about her infamous abduction and nine-month nightmare in the grasps of her cruel captors. Now 29 years old, she shares the perspective she gained through the ordeal and how she has moved past it to focus on marriage, motherhood and advocating for others.
Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography (2017 )
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Follow investigators as they reexamine the murders of eleven teenage girls in and around Galveston County, Texas after discovering a confession letter from current inmate and convicted murderer Edward Harold Bell.
The Eleven (2017 )
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With compensation culture on the rise, this series reveals the stories behind the pay-outs for freak accidents and preventable calamities, and also lifts the lid on dodgy claimed getting in on the act.
Where There's Blame, There's a Claim (2017 )
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Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are defined by the current explosion of internet porn-whether they're creating it, consuming it, or both.
Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On (2017 )
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The story of the brutal murder of the Clutter family in a small Kansas town in 1959, the resulting investigation, convictions and executions of Perry Smith and Richard Hickock, chronicled in Truman Capote's landmark book, In Cold Blood.
Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders (2017 )
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This sweeping World War II series examines the outcome of battles fought in every major theater. It shows that these battles were decided by strategy and by which armies could capitalize on the terrain or gain better access to supplies. Whether waged by the Allies or by Hitler and the Axis powers, victory or defeat could determine possession of territory, resources, or the will to go on fighting.
World War II: Battles Won and Lost (2017 )
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Five girls from India's most impoverished families attend a boarding school designed to create opportunities as they strive for a brighter future.
Daughters of Destiny (2017 )
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An in-depth look at the elite fighting force, including the physical, psychological and spiritual process of becoming a SEAL, the training required to become a member of SEAL Team 6 and a history of spectacular SEAL missions.
Navy SEALs: America's Secret Warriors (2017 )
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This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.
The Confession Tapes (2017 )
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Whether it's emergency surgery on a dog that's eaten an engagement ring, a middle-of-the-night house call, or playing an owner's recorded goodnight message for one of their boarded pets, doctors Will Draper and Fran Tyler offer full-service treatment for the domestic pets and owners who call Metro Atlanta home. But running a successful vet practice while juggling the demands of a busy family life-which includes their four teens, four dogs, two cats and grandma down the street-can lead to some hairy situations. Add on top of that two popular restaurants, and life can really get hopping.
Love & Vets (2017 )
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Morgan Freeman travels the globe in search of an answer to one fundamental question for humanity: what are the common forces that bind us together?
The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman (2017 )
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The very first submarine, which legend claims lurked beneath New York Harbor during the American Revolutionary War. The small ships that rescued thousands from Dunkirk. The destroyer that forced the easing of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the centuries, conflicts have prompted advances to ship designs, making vessels stronger, faster, smarter, and capable of changing the course of wars. Join us as we examine the world's greatest Combat Ships, and reveal how they shaped world history and inspired men and women to acts of incredible courage.
Combat Ships (2017 )
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Penelope sets forth on a special journey exploring the UK's seaside villages
Penelope Keith's Coastal Villages (2017 )
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The story of a teenager wrongfully charged with theft and jailed at Riker's Island prison for over 1,000 days.
Time: The Kalief Browder Story (2017 )
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Dian Fossey's life story from childhood and her early days researching in Congo, through to her arrival in Rwanda, where she spent 18 years studying and protecting the mountain gorilla population. Through extensive and rarely seen archival footage, dozens of Fossey’s letters, interviews with friends and colleagues, and narration by Sigourney Weaver, the event series explores Fossey’s murder and the investigation and trial of her research student Wayne McGuire, who was found guilty in absentia of her murder by the Rwandan courts.
Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist (2017 )
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Plunge into the Pacific with researchers and cinematographers and see the ocean’s rare and dazzling creatures in a way never before seen on television. The show examines an ocean that covers a third of the Earth’s surface.
Big Pacific (2017 )
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The assassinations of Nazis, terrorists and Iranian nuclear scientists have given the Mossad a fearsome reputation that has come with a moral cost. For the first time, former spy chiefs and operatives discuss personal and operational challenges, ethical dilemmas, and the personal price they were forced to pay.
Inside the Mossad (2017 )
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Documentary series investigating water wars from West Virginia and Michigan to Syria and India including the corporate, political and social interests that are responsible for our water-limited future.
Parched (2017 )
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Mexican superstar actress Kate del Castillo reveals the untold story of her encounter with El Chapo Guzmán, the world’s most-wanted drug lord.
The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story (2017 )
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Powerful cats, indestructible arachnids and flesh-melting pit vipers are just the beginning in this series about Latin America's deadliest creatures.
72 Dangerous Animals: Latin America (2017 )
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As California's 2016 fire season rages, brave backcountry firefighters race to put out the flames, protect homes and save lives in this docuseries.
Fire Chasers (2017 )
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A man searches for answers about his daughter's mysterious disappearance from Aruba in 2005.
The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway (2017 )
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Originating in the hidden heart of Borneo, the Kinabatangan River winds its way for more than 560 kilometers before feeding into the rich coral reefs of the Sulu Sea. We follow local wildlife photographer, Cede Prudente, as he captures the destruction, drama and diversity of life that the river supports in the hopes of raising awareness of the challenges facing the river system.
The Amazon of the East (2017 )
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Nigel Latta returns to our screens to look at the psychology of money.
Mind Over Money (2017 )
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A wise old leopard is challenged by a young rival; a lion cub struggles to find his place in the pride; and a lowly young hyena needs to grow up fast as the dry season takes hold. Powerful, personal stories will reveal the unique characters and amazing adaptations of Africa's top predators, followed in intimate detail, in the Zambian wilderness.
Africa's Hunters (2017 )
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Thailand's complicated history with marijuana continues to play a role in its policies and laws, as well as the health and security of its citizens.
Highland: Thailand's Marijuana Awakening (2017 )
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How did North Korea build its nuclear bomb? How did India's Partition really come about? How did the death of Mao lead to a new age in China? As the world's eyes turn towards Asia, it has never been more important to understand the recent history of the world's largest continent. This landmark series deconstructs the pivotal events which have shaped the current Asian Century. Combining rare archival footage and personal eyewitness testimony, the series challenges accepted views and reveals the personalities and rivalries that have shaped history.
The Asian Century (2017 )
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From the award-winning team that brought you The Secret Life of Chaos comes a unique television event on the physics of gravity.
Amazing Gravity (2017 )
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Evolutionary biologist Dr Ben Garrod and electronics engineer Professor Danielle George explore whether machines built to enhance our lives could one day become our greatest rivals.
Hyper Evolution: Rise of the Robots (2017 )
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Actor Alfie Allen, made famous by the television series Game of Thrones, portrays us in this documentary of the two episodes of History Channel his other great love: Football.
Football: A Brief History by Alfie Allen (2017 )
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The largest island in the Caribbean is becoming a tourist attraction with its touching history and vibrant culture.
Cuba To Go (2017 )
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Galápagos, an archipelago formed by the ungovernable power of the elements. A paradise, dependent completely on the mercy of the currents, undergoes constant transformations, which grant the survival of all animals on land and in the water. Take a closer look at the most famous islands in the world! Be prepared to see Galápagos like you have never seen it before and you’ll be up for a surprise!
Wild Galápagos (2017 )
