Browse documentary series in United Kingdom
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Hosted by Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, A More or Less Perfect Union features perspectives and interviews from constitutional experts of all stripes - liberal, conservative and libertarian - examining the key issues of liberty: freedom of religion and press, slavery and civil rights, the Second Amendment, separation of powers and more. Constitutional experts, citizens and in dramatic recreations, the Framers themselves--weigh in on the unique document, the rule of law, the three branches of government separated to prevent tyranny, and the debate over originalism versus a living Constitution.
A More or Less Perfect Union (2020 )
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Can you really make an EV supercar, or an electric racing series, or simply head out into the wilderness for days on end with no charging points in sight? Tom Ford is on a mission to drive the performance EVs that matter.
Hard Cell (2020 )
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The stories of murder investigations and their extraordinary consequences, which overturned laws, transformed police interrogation and revolutionised forensic detection.
The Crimes that Changed Us (2020 )
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Enjoy a multifaceted exploration of Winston Churchill’s life, accomplishments, and legacies in 24 lectures that unfurl like a great story. You’ll delve into Churchill’s military leadership during World War I and World War II, his abiding passion for history and public speaking, and his political relationships with historical giants like Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Queen Elizabeth II.
How Winston Churchill Changed the World (2020 )
Global science (2020 )
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From the dawn of mankind, they have been here guiding us, monitoring us, perhaps helping us with our advancement, but also manipulating us to some kind of end game. No, we are not alone and never were. From the true stories of credible eyewitnesses, learn fascinating insight into the Alien Presence on Earth and what it may mean for mankind.
Alien Chronicles (2020 )
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Adventurer Ryan Pyle is normally climbing mountains and crossing deserts; pushing his limits in the most extreme conditions. In The Nomad, Ryan places a spotlight on the towns where these expeditions begin and their vibrant culture.
The Nomad (2020 )
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Documentary about the three different orders of Crusader knights from 1000 AD to 1500 AD
The Crusaders (2020 )
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How Vladimir Putin has used his experience as a spy to create and lead modern Russia: arrogance, anger and betrayal; military interventions, cyber-attacks and political assassinations.
Putin: A Russian Spy Story (2020 )
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Neil Oliver presents a drama-documentary series telling the tales of Scotland's most epic and bloody conflicts and the characters who made their mark in this memorable era of the country’s history.
Blood of the Clans (2020 )
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This stunning, modern natural history series embarks on a 24-hour journey with the most extraordinary animals on our planet, revealing the surprising and ingenious ways they thrive at different moments throughout the day.
Extreme Animals: One Wild Day (2020 )
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A major, revealing in-depth re-examination of the Falconio and Lees mystery, an infamous case from 2001 concerning a horror story of abduction and death on a lonely Australian highway
Murder in the Outback (2020 )
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A look at the unique and bizarre assortments of flora and fauna in Madagascar.
Madagascar's Weirdest (2020 )
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The Wadden Sea goes inside the lives of (e.g.) a group of grey seals, shell ducks and a family of peregrine falcons in the Wadden Sea, a sea which changes completely over the seasons or even a couple of times per day. At one moment, it is kilometers of extensive tidal flats full of life and at another a mass of water with reckless waves; all tied to the invisible influence of the moon and the sun on the tides.
The Wadden Sea (2020 )
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Exploring body image, sex, and beauty, Elaine Chong challenges all she learned from movies, TV, and even family while growing up British East Asian and explores why the desire to fit in to a foreign culture while meeting the standards demanded by Asian family can leave some in an almost impossible situation.
Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies (2020 )
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Gok mastered how to cook the food he loves from working in his family's Chinese restaurant. He shares useful tips and tricks, interesting family stories and his favourite South East Asian recipes that are easy-to-cook.
Gok Wan's Easy Asian (2020 )
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Grayson Perry, one of Britain's leading artists, brings the nation together through art, making new works and hosting masterclasses set to unleash our collective creativity during lockdown.
Grayson's Art Club (2020 )
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Today's high-end high-performance Supercars are an amazing combination of art and science. Super Car Build finds out how they do it and goes behind the scenes at some of the most legendary automotive marques to discover the hidden engineering secrets and keys to each machine's success.
Ultimate Supercar (2020 )
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Sir David Jason explores his favourite great British inventions and discovers how and why they were first thought up
David Jason's Great British Inventions (2020 )
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Three-part documentary telling the chilling story of a nurse who was convicted of murder, attempted murder and grievous bodily harm of 13 children under her care at hospital in 1991.
The Beverley Allitt Tapes (2020 )
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The story of how Cuba struggled in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union, their main economic and political supporter. The massive decline in living standards triggered refugee crises, which played havoc with Cuba's already difficult relations with the US and forced the two enemies to negotiate for the first time one-on-one and officially.
Cuba: Castro vs. the World (2020 )
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A Wild Year is a unique insight into the nature of three iconic regions of the British countryside: The Pembrokeshire Coast, The North York Moors and The Fens.
A Wild Year (2020 )
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Ashley Ard has been dubbed ‘The Most Hated Woman in Alaska’ after being accused of killing her newborn baby. She pleads not guilty, and her lawyer draws attention to her ex-husband.
Accused: A Mother on Trial (2020 )
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The story of how the crimes of ‘respected’ GP Harold Shipman were first discovered and how he was eventually apprehended and charged with the murder of 15 of his own patients.
The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story (2020 )
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There are many mysteries about the universe yet to be uncovered. The extraordinary researchers at the legendary Professor Stephen Hawking’s Centre for Theoretical Cosmology seek answers to some of the universe’s most captivating
Universe Unravelled With The Stephen Hawking Centre (2020 )
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A look inside the famous Casino de Monte Carlo, where the present fortunes of Monaco began. Its impressive architecture conjures up an era of exotic glamour but it no longer provides the vast revenues it once did. They have to work hard to attract the new wealthy, especially from Asia, where the approach to gambling is very different.
Inside Monaco: Playground of the Rich (2020 )
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Michael Palin revisits his first four TV travel documentaries. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary notebooks, and reflects on how he became a seasoned global traveller. Featuring contributions from fans and friends, including David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Simon Reeve.
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime (2020 )
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Reveals the engineering secrets built into six modern wonders - from Europe's fastest passenger train and largest luxury cruise ship, to North America's toughest bridge and the world's mightiest heavy-lift aircraft.
Building The Ultimate (2020 )
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Artist and social commentator Grayson Perry crosses the US, exploring its biggest fault lines, from race to class and identity, making art as he goes
Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip (2020 )
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Two of Britain's greatest monarchs are profiled.
Elizabeth I & Elizabeth II: Britain's Golden Queens (2020 )
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Michael Buerk and Arthur Williams reveal the hidden stories and events that changed the course of the Second World War. Throughout the series, they take an in-depth look back at some of the turning points during the conflict, and meet the experts and family members who bring alive the unsung heroes and heroines who made victory possible. In the first episode, the pair reveal the hidden stories behind the opening stages of the War, when Britain stood isolated and alone against Hitler's seemingly unstoppable occupation of Europe.
How Britain Won WW2 (2020 )
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Beneath vast mountains and across open moorlands, Scotland's railways connect coastal towns and rural villages through a Highland landscape voted the world's most beautiful railway. This programme meets the people who work on the railway and the steam enthusiasts who safeguard these iconic routes, offering a glimpse into a diverse community united by a passion for the nation's railways.
Scotland's Scenic Railways (2020 )
