Browse documentary series in Australia
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Singapore: One of the fastest growing cities in the world. Once a tropical jungle, it is now 665 square kilometres of hustle, bustle, concrete and air-con. But nestled among the urban sprawl there is a wild side; - places where pangolins, crocodiles, monkeys, otters, snakes and hornbills sit right among the skyscrapers and boardwalks. This series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, discovers how nature has evolved within this teeming city. Wild City showcases the range of different habitats found in and around the built-up urban sprawl, then journeys around the island’s hidden wildlife hotspots – from the overlooked interior to the inaccessible coastline and islands that have become unplanned sanctuaries for Singapore’s natural heritage.
Wild City (2016 )
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On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a historic speech where he pledged to send astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade. Eight years later, on July 20, 1969, Apollo commander Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module and made a giant leap for mankind - a step that symbolized one of the most remarkable feats in human history. From that moment on, the exploration of our universe has achieved unimaginable feats with hundreds of missions stretching light years into the distant galaxy. This exciting documentary series takes viewers into the past, present and future of NASA.
NASA: A Journey Through Space (2016 )
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Thom hunt challenges himself to locate and catch four UK species in one week.
Hunting Fish (2016 )
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A documentary series that relives the intense stories of horrific homicides where a celebrity is at the center of the crime.
Hollywood Homicide Uncovered (2016 )
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How did the Rapa Nui people disappear? Is South Africa the cradle of Humankind? Who are the builders of Stonehenge? Peter Eeckhout travels the world, meeting with other archeologists to reveal recent findings and shed light on the enigmas of History.
Arkéo (2016 )
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When we look around our homes, sheds and garages we see an array of household objects that with one click of a button or twist of a knob will spring to life, and - most of the time - do exactly what we want them to. But how on earth do these objects work? To find out, James May (fuelled by endless cups of tea) heads into his workshop with thousands of little pieces to assemble some of our most beloved and recognisable objects from scratch to see what it actually takes to get them to work.
James May: The Reassembler (2016 )
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Elliot and his best friend Ian set off on a personal journey to explore LGBTQ cultures around the world. From Japan to Brazil, Jamaica to America, they discover the multiplicity of LGBTQ experiences, meeting amazing people and hearing their deeply moving stories of struggle and triumph. Gaycation celebrates the state of LGBTQ identities across the globe.
Gaycation (2016 )
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A look at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise (2016 )
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True-crime thriller that follows a team of homicide detectives as they open an 18-year-old cold case that occurred in one of America's notorious body-dumping grounds, the Louisiana swamplands.
Killing Fields (2016 )
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This series examines the nature of cuteness and how adorability helps some animal species to survive and thrive in a variety of environments.
72 Cutest Animals (2016 )
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The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland, a lush environment where a tangled web of lives comes together. Tree-dwelling capuchin monkeys, gravity-defying Piraputanga fish that leap out of the water to pluck fruit from trees, and over 650 species of birds call this ecosystem home. Wade into this wonderland of biodiversity and uncover its natural rhythms.
Brazil Untamed (2016 )
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Join host Sophie Fouron as she travels the globe to discover the unique lifestyles being lived out on islands.
The Island Diaries (2016 )
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New Zealand is a geologically young land, created and shaped by tectonic forces, volcanism and the elements. It is a living laboratory for scientists seeking to more accurately understand and predict volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Beneath New Zealand (2016 )
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Scattered throughout the wild lands of Africa are a number of protected havens that shelter some of the continent's most iconic wildlife. Explore these majestic natural sanctuaries dedicated to the preservation of the continent's rich yet vulnerable wildlife heritage.
Great Parks of Africa (2016 )
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Filmed around the world over a period of six months, Todd will take on some of the biggest challenges of his life as he embarks on an epic exploration, investigating some of the world’s most extraordinary people. He deconstructs and decodes how these incredible people live, what they do differently from the rest of us and how this impacts the human body.
Todd Sampson's Body Hack (2016 )
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In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the challenges for local wildlife are varied and intense. High altitudes, treacherous waterways, native predators, and more make for an ecological tightrope that delivers drama at every turn. Take a thrilling romp into the heart of this legendary North American wilderness.
Wild Rockies (2016 )
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A journey riding the rails around the world, from the locomotive to rail traffic control to the maintenance depot.
Mighty Trains (2016 )
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Get on the field and into the ring through a series of compelling stories at the fringe of culture and politics, across a range of places and people through the one lens that connects them all: sport.
Vice World of Sports (2016 )
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The year 1540 was a crucial turning point in American history. The Great Indian Wars were incited by Francisco Vazquez de Coronado when his expedition to the Great Plains launched the inevitable 350-year struggle between the white man and the American Indians. From that point forward, the series of battles between the military and civilian forces of the United States and the native American Indians began when blood was shed and ultimately tens of thousands of lives were lost on both sides. The Battle of Tippicanoe, the Battle of Horseshoe Band, all three Seminole Wars and the Battle of Little Big Horn were some of the most important conflicts that led up to the last massacre, the Battle of Wounded Knee, where America's landscape would be forever changed!
The Indian Wars - A Change of Worlds (2016 )
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A documentary series following American Soldiers in Afghanistan. Real footage captured from on the ground cameras.
My Fighting Season (2016 )
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Follow 20-somethings over the course of a single pay-period to see how they spend, struggle and thrive.
Payday (2016 )
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Follow innovative builders as they crisscross the country transforming shipping containers into luxurious and creative homes for discerning clients. Give up your idea of traditional design and start thinking inside the box!
Container Homes (2016 )
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Spartan X (2016 )
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Most comedians are broke, and a lot of them are broke in the same houses. Filmmaker Lance Bangs documents this network of couches and the stand-ups that crash on them.
Flophouse (2016 )
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The ultimate insider’s take on today’s great directors.
VICE Guide to Film (2016 )
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Hailey Gates explores global fashion and issues the industry often ignores, showing us what the world wears, and why.
States of Undress (2016 )
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Intrepid host Thomas Morton hangs out with different groups of people and gives their lives a try. It's sort of like a foreign-exchange program, but for subcultures instead of countries. And there's only one student in it.
Balls Deep (2016 )
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Skateboarder Rick McCrank explores abandoned places with the people who love them long after the lights have gone out.
Abandoned (2016 )
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At the intersection of violence and stability, of oppression and progress, are women. Gloria Steinem travels the world meeting those whose lives are in the crosshairs.
Woman (2016 )
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You love Alaska, but how much do you know about the history of America’s isolated state? Enjoy 7 films featuring the beauty and mystique of Alaska, and get a better understanding of it in this special collection from the National Archives.
Alaska: History & Beauty (2016 )
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Our children are struggling to know how to live in today’s world. Unprecedented numbers are being diagnosed with mental health disorders, being medicated, or are facing a crisis of identity. For nearly a hundred years the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust (known as ‘the Tavi’) has been at the forefront of exploring young minds, and this series goes behind their doors for the first time.
Kids on the Edge (2016 )
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Join an incredible journey through the history, chemistry and societal impacts of the world’s most extraordinary drugs.
Hamilton's Pharmacopeia (2016 )
