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Survival with Ray Mears is a 3 part television series hosted by Ray Mears, as he tracks predators in their natural habitats. The series was broadcast by ITV, and was billed as the return of the Survival brand. It was followed by Wild Britain with Ray Mears. Survival consists of three, hour-long, programmes, focusing on Mears' tracking of the world's top predators. He follows the leopard in Namibia, the bear in British Columbia, and the wolf in Central Idaho. An underpinning theme is the threats faced by each species: in Idaho the crew arrives with only days to countdown before the wolf’s status as a protected species is lifted, and local farmers indicate their intention to begin hunting them; in British Columbia the impact of global warming on the salmon population is felt by the bear; and in Namibia the uneasy co-existence between leopards and local farmers is highlighted.
Survival with Ray Mears (2010 )
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Historian Dan Snow charts the defining role the Royal Navy played in Britain's struggle for modernity - a grand tale of the twists and turns which thrust the people of the British Isles into an indelible relationship with the sea and ships.
Empire Of The Seas (2010 )
My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera (2010 )
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Documentary series exploring the history of design
The Genius of Design (2010 )
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This riveting documentary goes behind the scenes at iconic London hotel, The Savoy, as it undergoes a 100 million pound makeover. With unprecedented access, the two episodes chart the hotel's extensive renovations between 2007 and 2010 - with footage detailing the landmark's rich history.
The Savoy (2010 )
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Series looking at how WW2 was documented by German and British amateur home movie makers.
Shooting the War (2010 )
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Psychologist Daniel Gilbert ("Stumbling on Happiness") hosts this three-part look at the emotional side of life.
This Emotional Life (2010 )
My Dog Ate What? (2010 )
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"Obsessed" offers an honest and unflinching look at a difficult subject: extreme anxiety disorders. It explores the world of individuals suffering from such mental illnesses as obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and hoarding, as well as the effects their illness has on their family and friends. Each participant undergoes a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that exposes the sources of their fears in an attempt to manage them.
Obsessed (2009 )
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Swords: Life on the Line (2009 )
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Ed Wardle is dropped into the unforgiving Yukon wilderness with just basic provisions and cameras to film himself as he attempts to survive completely alone in the wild.
Alone in the Wild (2009 )
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As a Hollywood star, Golden-Globe winning, Emmy Award- nominated actor and producer Idris Elba has made a career of playing a tough guy. Now he's about to find out if he really is one. He's set himself an extraordinary personal challenge to become a pro Kick Boxer in just 12 months. But even with the help of the best trainers in the world can someone with no experience become a genuine contender in the bloodiest of sports? In the brand new series, IDRIS ELBA: FIGHTER, Elba will undertake the most demanding experience of his career - training to become a professional kick boxer and ultimately compete against a seasoned fighter in a no-holds-barred bout.
Idris Elba: Fighter (2017 )
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A docu-follow-musical-reality show that explores what happens to New York's fiercest, funniest drag queens as they vie for fame, fortune, and love.
Shade: Queens of NYC (2017 )
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Where the support comes from and how it evolves and what were the sacrifices that families made. The first team, childhood friends and relatives, different teammates... collectively make up and reveal the personalities and qualities of each Real Madrid player.
Campo de Estrellas (2017 )
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One month after the outbreak of World War I, Paris is bombarded by German airplanes. Parisians witness a whole new type of warfare. Five pilots from France, Germany, and Britain take us into the world of the greatest "flying aces" of the First World War.
The Aces' War (2018 )
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With the aid of rare archives, this film retraces the bloody history of the SS, some of whose members are still alive and have accepted to speak.
Inside the SS (2017 )
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With visitor numbers approaching 70 million every year, Paddington is one of the UK's busiest transport hubs.
Paddington Station 24/7 (2017 )
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Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you'd never find if you weren't in the air.
Aerial Africa (2018 )
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World's Toughest Fixes is an American reality series that premiered on the National Geographic Channel on September 28, 2008. It features Sean Riley participating in various "tough fixes"; repairs and renovations done on equipment that is very large or dangerous. Riley is an expert in heavy duty rigging and load bearing, and works with other specialized engineers to tackle these uniquely difficult jobs. A first season aired 8 episodes beginning on September 26, 2008. A second season aired 8 episodes beginning on June 4, 2009. A third season of 7 episodes aired beginning May 6, 2010. A fourth season aired beginning September 30, 2010. The first season DVD contains 10 episodes, 2 of which aired in season 2. The second season DVD contains 11 episodes, 5 of which aired in season 3.
World's Toughest Fixes (2008 )
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Documentary series profiling the work of high-speed police units across Britain.
Police Interceptors (2008 )
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The 20th century has seen some of the largest and most devastating naval battles in history. Warships symbolised a nation's power on the world stage, watched by an awe inspired public and press. However, many of these ocean titans were to become victims of the conflict.
Sunken Warships: Secrets from the Deep (2023 )
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Two families from completely opposite ends of the financial spectrum and class divide swap homes, budgets and social status for seven days to discover how the other side lives.
Rich House, Poor House (2017 )
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Border Security: Australia's Front Line is an Australian television program that airs on the Seven Network. The show follows the work of officers of Australian Customs and Border Protection, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship as they enforce Australian customs, quarantine, immigration and finance laws. Most of the programme is filmed at Sydney and Melbourne airports. Occasionally, the program features other locations such as Brisbane Airport, Perth Airport, seaports, international mail centres, raids on workplaces suspected of employing persons contrary to the restrictions of their visa or immigrant status and the work of Customs vessels and aircraft in the waters of Northern Australia.
Border Security: Australia's Front Line (2004 )
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In the turbulent formative centuries of early Europe, power-hungry family dynasties fought for domination of the continent.
The Real War of Thrones (2017 )
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A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Who Do You Think You Are? (2004 )
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Major factual drama telling the story of history's greatest maritime evacuation, after the World War II Battle of Dunkirk in May and June 1940.
Dunkirk (2004 )
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Examines how politicians have used our fears to increase their power and control over society.
The Power of Nightmares (2004 )
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Delve into the psychological showdown that takes place inside actual police interrogation rooms and dissect what happens to yield a confession.
Criminal Confessions (2017 )
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Heroes of World War II (2004 )
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The dramatic twists and turns of the investigation into Rachel O’Reilly’s murder in 2004, and the devastating impact it had on her loved ones, featuring testimony from those who were closest to the case.
The Lie Murder in Suburbia (2021 )
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Forensic Investigators: Australia's True Crimes is an Australian television show hosted by Lisa McCune which aired on the Seven Network. It aired from 2004 to 2006. Focusing on actual Australian crimes, each episode unfolds the drama minute-by-minute showing viewers the tireless work of detectives, and the scientific procedures required to solve these mysteries. The series includes exclusive footage that has never been seen outside the courtroom, including police videos, crime scene stills and other forensic evidence. Recently the 1st and 2nd seasons have been released on DVD. The third season featured a new time slot – Wednesday at 8:30 pm. It is not known when, or if the fourth season will begin airing.
Forensic Investigators (2004 )
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From deep-sea danger to mega holiday cruises, helping rivers flow and harvesting power, this program goes deep, unlocking the ultimate challenges of our water planet.
Sea Monsters (2018 )
