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In March, ZSL London Zoo and its sister zoo Whipsnade fell silent as potential visitors stayed away. This series reveals how a dedicated skeleton staff continued to care for the 20,000 animals in Regent's Park and the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire
London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year (2020 )
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A look at women in their 20s who make money from having relationships with men over 50. This work earns these women over thousands of pounds.
Me & My Sugar Daddy (2020 )
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In this brand new six-part ITV series, presenter Paul O’Grady shares the beautiful sights, stories and secrets of his beloved adopted home county, Kent. With foreign holidays off the cards, Paul’s heading off in search of thrills, spills and misadventure on his very own doorstep, from his Kent farm. He will escape across all corners of the county to discover the weird, wonderful, extraordinary and unusual gems that Kent has to offer. From exploring some of the county’s extraordinary scenery and wildlife to unearthing quirky tales of local history and tradition – Paul is on a mission to share the ultimate Kent staycation and lots of laughter along the way.
Paul O'Grady's Great British Escape (2020 )
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This is the extraordinary untold story of how the two most notorious women in British crime, Rose West and Myra Hindley, became lovers in jail, and how their weird life behind bars gives terrifying new insight into crimes that shocked the world. Myra Hindley was labelled the most evil woman in Britain for her part in the Moors murders of the 1960s, but with her husband Fred, Rose West became an even more prolific serial killer in the 1970s and 80s, as the pair killed 10 women and girls.
Rose West and Myra Hindley: The Untold Story (2020 )
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It's 1945 and the final 100 days of World War II play out on both sides of the globe. In Europe, it begins with the Battle of the Bulge and ends with Hitler's suicide. In the Pacific, it picks up midway through the bloodbath in Okinawa and ends with a blast that will change warfare forever. Examine the final act of the European and Pacific theaters, captured through rare war footage and the personal accounts of U.S. soldiers from both campaigns, a British correspondent, and a Japanese admiral.
Race to Victory (2020 )
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Going behind the scenes at some of Britain's most iconic food factories to discover how they keep the shelves stocked and put food on our tables, from mega-factories making meals in their millions to family firms trading on secret recipes.
Inside Britain's Food Factories (2020 )
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When Chinese state television blames his faith for a fiery public suicide, Chen Ruichang is detained in a Clockwork Orange-style brainwashing facility and forced to accept the government's account.
Ask No Questions (2020 )
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Three generations of women come to terms with a radical approach to dying.
Laura's Choice (2020 )
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A new, original documentary from Connecticut Public, Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation, takes on this topic, just in time for the 2020 election season. Viewers will learn how and why misinformation spreads, and how to be a smarter information consumer in our increasingly digital world.
Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation (2020 )
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Lucy Worsley tells the story of the royal photograph, showing how the royal family worked with generations of photographers to create images that reinvented the British monarchy.
Lucy Worsley's Royal Photo Album (2020 )
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From heart-stopping close shaves and averted disasters to incredible brushes with danger, this show counts up from 1 to 101 to feature some of the most unbelievable near misses of all time.
101 Near Misses (2020 )
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The crimes have never been solved to this day and the story of "Jack the Ripper" is still the stuff of nightmares. Conspiracy theories abound and suspects literally range from British Royalty to the lowest of the low. There is not a soul worldwide, who can resist the challenge of unmasking "Jack the Ripper" and this program has been presented in such a way as to help both learned expert and amateur sleuth alike do just that. The facts are placed before you, and the conspiracies that have emerged are all considered in their various merits. Visit for yourself the murder sites and make your own judgement on the evidence available, study the achieves and police records and met the women who fell victim to Jack the Ripper's vicious blade. The atmosphere of Victorian London is terrifyingly realistic, so be prepared, this is a journey of discovery that will chill you to the very marrow and you never be able to forget Jack the Ripper and his evil deeds for as long as you live.
Jack the Ripper: London's Most Notorious Killer (2020 )
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Part one of On the Trail of Bigfoot. Journey back through the history of one of America's last great mysteries in this new documentary from Small Town Monsters (The Mothman of Point Pleasant, The Bray Road Beast) and director, Seth Breedlove. Join researchers, investigators and historians as they uncover the story behind centuries-old mystery; the creature known as Bigfoot.
On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Legend (2019 )
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Mark Patton sets the records straight about the controversial 1985 sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, which ended his acting career, just as it was about to begin.
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street (2019 )
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Revealing the fascinating impact of the ground-breaking Gothic drama Dark Shadows with a compelling blend of rare footage and behind-the-scenes stories exploring the diverse talents of creator-producer-director Dan Curtis.
Master of Dark Shadows (2019 )
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A man's 10-year search for the underlying cause of his chronic illnesses becomes an exposé of the dental root canal procedure's harmful health risks.
Root Cause (2019 )
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Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape.
The Elephant Queen (2019 )
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A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world, from famous comedians to everyday parents. Their unfiltered stories speak to the beauty, struggles, and ridiculous hilarity of being a dad today.
Dads (2019 )
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The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.
In Search of the Last Action Heroes (2019 )
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One of the most fearless and accomplished athletes of her generation, Bethany Hamilton became a surfing wunderkind when she returned to the sport following a devastating shark attack at age 13. As she continues to chase waves she also now tackles motherhood.
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable (2019 )
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AFL legend Adam Goodes shares the story of his life and career to offer a deeper insight into race, identity, and belonging.
The Australian Dream (2019 )
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The powerful story of the Vegas Golden Knights in their very first year of existence, when they healed and unified their home city after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history and took an unprecedented run for the Stanley Cup.
Valiant (2019 )
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From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.
Love, Antosha (2019 )
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The origin story behind one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof, and its creative roots in early 1960s New York, when "tradition" was on the wane as gender roles, sexuality, race relations and religion were evolving.
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019 )
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Everyone knows Elvis Presley’s In the Ghetto and A Little Less Conversation. But who wrote those songs? That was Mac Davis, and almost no one has heard of him. He shares this fate with dozens of other songwriters who have been responsible for massive hits. Coincidentally, many of them live in Nashville, Tennessee – though this documentary reveals that isn’t quite as accidental as it seems.
It All Begins with a Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter (2019 )
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Presented by Paul McGann, The Cavern Club and LA Factual have come together to produce "The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On" - a unique documentary feature, telling the untold, complete and colourful story of the 'greatest club in the world'.
The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On (2019 )
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Marshal Bruce Mathers III, better know by his stage name Eminem and his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and actor. His somewhat humorous songs combined with dark and edgy lyrics give detailed accounts of his troubled upbringing, and feature all the personal struggles he went through on his journey to superstardom. Eminem recently released the much hyped and anticipated album The Marshall Mathers LP 2, a sequel to the recordbreaking and multi platinum album The Marshall Mathers LP. There is quite simply no other Hip Hop artist like Eminem, he has been on top of the game since his debut album The Slim Shady LP, and he shows no signs of letting up. This is the story of how a poor kid from Detroit rose to become a Hip Hop Legend. This is….A Shady Story.
Eminem: A Shady Story (2019 )
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A documentary detailing the journey it took two passionate filmmakers to achieve their impossible dream, creating the world's first fully painted feature film.
Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream (2019 )
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Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Common in Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives. Not Recy Taylor, who bravely identified her rapists. The NAACP sent its chief rape investigator Rosa Parks, who rallied support and triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice. The film exposes a legacy of physical abuse of black women and reveals Rosa Parks’ intimate role in Recy Taylor’s story.
The Rape of Recy Taylor (2019 )
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Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany and the dissolution of his country.
Meeting Gorbachev (2019 )
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What separates many denominations of Christianity from each other and what brings them together? “Different Roads To Heaven” interviews priests and pastors from the Baptist, Catholic, 7th Day Adventist, and Lutheran churches to answer and discuss their different roads to heaven.
Different Roads To Heaven (2019 )
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Secret government plans, behind closed door dealings and connections and that remained lost or secret are revealed in this investigative documentary. Covering the decades since Rupert Murdoch arrived in Britain from those who bore witness.
Behind the Headlines (2019 )
