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On Saturday February 11th, 2012, Whitney Houston checked into the Beverly Hilton Hotel, ahead of the Grammys. On Houston’s assistant’s return to the Hotel she was met with a tragic scene, Houston was laying motionless facedown in the bathtub.
Fame Kills: Whitney Houston (2021 )
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"Laserium" is a feature length documentary that explores the history of Laserium and the pioneers behind creating moving laser images to the sounds of music.
Laserium: The Gods of Light (2021 )
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An explosive viral video shows a white policeman throwing a Black teenager from her school desk. One woman uproots her life to help the girl, face the officer, and dismantle the system behind the “Assault at Spring Valley.”
On These Grounds (2021 )
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A woodsman from the Catskills helps a group of people get through the COVID-19 pandemic with a daily livestream.
Heart of the Bear (2021 )
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The heart-rending story of a family profoundly impacted by not one but two nuclear tragedies: Hiroshima and Fukushima.
Son of Fukushima (2021 )
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This phenomenon stretches far beyond the boundaries of England with over a thousand crop circles spanning the globe. Although there have been some claimants to come forward to take responsibility for the creation of some crop circles, this documentary seeks out the most incredible crop circle designs and a possible E.T connection to their making. Realities that some may never have been exposed to before in regards to the UFO and crop circle phenomena.
Crop Circle Realities (2021 )
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Rare footage of endangered animals and interviews with the world's leading animal welfare specialists and conservation scientists working to protect animals from all seven of Earth's continents, and its mighty oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Escape from Extinction (2021 )
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Taking us through Bangarra Dance Theatre’s spectacular growth, we follow the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers — Stephen, David and Russell Page — turned the newly born dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse.
Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra (2021 )
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DARK SHADOWS & BEYOND – THE JONATHAN FRID STORY reveals the real man beneath the vampire’s cloak, exploring Frid’s personal and professional struggles, artistic triumphs and rise to fame. Among the family, friends and co-workers who offer fresh insights are actresses Marion Ross (Arsenic & Old Lace) and Christina Pickles (Seizure), American Shakespeare Festival associate Anthony Zerbe and Dark Shadows colleagues David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, Nancy Barrett, Marie Wallace and James Storm. The documentary also includes rare performance footage and previously unseen interviews and archival materials from Frid’s private collection.
Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story (2021 )
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To mark the ten year anniversary of her death, Amy Winehouse's closest family and friends reveal the truth about the music icon and the impact that her loss has had on them. With access to never-before-seen family archives and rare musical performances, this highly personal and powerful account of the life and death of one of Britain’s best-loved musicians offers a new interpretation of her life, her loves and her legacy.
Reclaiming Amy (2021 )
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A look at the special relationship between Nirvana and the UK on the 30th anniversary of their seminal album Nevermind, including the role Britain played in paving the way for their success.
When Nirvana Came to Britain (2021 )
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Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth travels to the West Yorkshire moors, known as "Bronte Country". It is an area that shaped the Bronte sisters, and they have, in turn, helped shape it. He explores some of the influences on their writing.
In Jane Austen's Footsteps with Gyles Brandreth (2021 )
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A study of the comedian and actor based on interviews, TV appearances, and stand-up performances from his career, revealing his journey from a childhood of mother abandonment in Glasgow tenement blocks to the pinnacle of worldwide showbusiness.
Billy Connolly: In His Own Words (2021 )
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The UK schools scandal through the eyes of Black parents, teachers, and activists who banded together to expose the injustice and force the education system to change.
Subnormal (2021 )
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Pop star Leigh-Anne Pinnock confronts her experience as the only black member of Little Mix, and as a black woman in the music industry. She embarks on her own very personal journey to understand how she can use her platform and privilege to combat the profound racism she sees in society around her.
Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop and Power (2021 )
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A behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of one of the UK's most popular pub chains, shining a light on the secrets of the brand's success. The programme explores how Wetherspoons has gained ground on its rivals by being cheaper, quicker or more responsive to customer demands, and reveals some of the tactics used to keep their customers coming back, from cheap deals on food and drink to opening their doors morning, noon and night.
Wetherspoons: How Do They Do It?! (2021 )
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In 1981 Prince Charles married Diana Spencer – but prior to that, he’s rumoured to have romanced at least 20 women and proposed twice. Who were the women who could have been queen?
Charles & the Women Who Could Have Been Queen (2021 )
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This true crime documentary about the case of Milly Dowler looks in new detail at the role of the media, the police investigation into her disappearance and Levi Bellfield, the man who was eventually convicted of her murder. Why did it take police so long to look at Bellfield, who lived just yards from where Milly was last seen? And what was behind the tabloids’ hacking of Milly’s phone?
The Abduction of Milly Dowler (2021 )
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Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines.
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021 )
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Stacey Solomon and her crack team help families transform their homes with a life-changing declutter. All of the homeowners possessions are taken to a warehouse where they will choose what to let go and what will return to their reorganised home.
Sort Your Life Out (2021 )
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There's no better way to take in Greece's great diversity, natural beauty, and mythic grandeur than to experience it from a god's-eye-view. This exhilarating aerial tour whisks you away on a four-part, cross-country journey above the heart of Athens, over the timeless, contrasting Aegean archipelago, and across eastern islands of mesmerizing beauty and priceless heritage. Along with the physical splendors, we also explore the human stories of the people who embody the ingenuity, resilience, and vibrant spirit of this remarkable country.
Aerial Greece (2021 )
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Trial in the Outback: The Lindy Chamberlain Story explores the case that has figured in Australia's collective consciousness since 1980 when a dingo took Chamberlain's defenseless baby in a random horrific attack. But it quickly turned into more than that, resulting in the trial of the century and Australia's most notorious miscarriage of justice. Through interviews with Chamberlain, her children, and eyewitnesses today, archival footage and broadcasts, and – for the first time – access to Chamberlain's personal archive of family stills, movies, audio recordings, and letters, the series is a compelling universal story that still resonates today.
Trial In The Outback: The Lindy Chamberlain Story (2021 )
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This four-part docuseries chronicles one unforgettable season with one of Mexico's most popular soccer club, the Chivas of Guadalajara, as they strive to resurrect their legendary franchise from a series of devastating losses.
CHIVAS: El Rebaño Sagrado (2021 )
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The groundbreaking and prolific music documentary series returns with several new episodes and the best of the vault remastered and updated for today’s audiences featuring artist interviews, a creative refresh and reimagined visual style.
Behind the Music (2021 )
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Investigating the most notorious murders ever to take place on the British railways. The cases start from 1864 with the the first murder on a British railway.
Railway Murders (2021 )
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In honor of the sci-fi franchise’s 55th anniversary this year and produced by The Nacelle Company, the project will feature interviews with cast, crew and experts as it explores pivotal moments in the franchise’s history, from its inception at Lucille Ball’s production company Desilu to recent film and television adaptations.
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021 )
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At the scene of every crime is a story of a time, the place, and its people. This six-part series steps back in time to examine the most gruesome and compelling murder mysteries of the past 200 years, viewed through the lens of the eras and cities in which they took place. Through cinematic reenactments, we follow the determined investigators and complex perpetrators while revealing how each case made its own mark on history.
Murderous History (2021 )
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Hitler’s Secret Sex Life exposes the myriad of rumours, theories and disputed historical accounts of Adolf Hitler's sexual psychology. There is no shortage of experts on Hitler's sex life who consider his predictions to be a barometer of the dictator's twisted psyche. Each episode will address a specific time period of Hitler's alleged and proven sex life and explores the role it played in shaping his behaviour.
Hitler's Secret Sex Life (2021 )
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Covers the 1941 Japanese military strike on a Hawaiian naval base in never before seen detail.
Attack on Pearl Harbor: Minute by Minute (2021 )
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Exploring the buildings that were built to defend Britain from a German invasion during World War II. From coastal defences, to secret bases, travel across Britain looking at the buildings that were built to fight Hitler and his advancing army.
The Buildings That Fought Hitler (2021 )
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After a terrible winter, 1942 starts badly for Stalin due to a ruthless Nazi campaign that leaves millions of Soviets captive and without food.
Hitler: Uncovering His Fatal Obsession (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 )
