Browse documentary series in Ireland
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May 10th, 1940, Hitler takes on the West. Will he precipitate Europe into the Apocalypse?
Apocalypse: Hitler Takes on the West (2021 )
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This series takes viewers deep into the heart of battle, to reveal the critical turning points in some of WWII's most decisive confrontations.
WWII Frontlines (2021 )
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Documentary series looking at some of the most exclusive travel destinations, the ultra-wealthy who frequent them and the savvy locals who cater to every whim, making their own millions along the way.
Playgrounds of the Rich and Famous (2021 )
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Explaining and investigating the world's most infamous plane crashes by putting skilled pilots into state of the art simulators, and replicating the scenario.
Plane Crash Recreated (2021 )
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A gloriously escapist exploration of one of the world's most glamorous and iconic places. Peek inside Beverly Hills' opulent homes, hotels and businesses to see how the other half work, rest and play.
Inside Beverly Hills: The Land of the Rich and Famous (2021 )
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From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms
Strangest Things (2021 )
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A three-part film project dedicated to exceptional travel routes through six important Southern and Central Asian countries. These journeys take us on adventurous routes through diverse and remote landscapes, as well as to culturally diverse people, rich in traditions of various religions.
Dream Routes (2021 )
Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets (2021 )
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British true crime documentary series about forensics teams, looking at some of the cutting edge techniques that have been used to solve infamous crimes.
Killer at the Crime Scene (2021 )
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We follow veterinarian, "Dr. Marty" Haulena and his team of animal care specialists, on the seas off Vancouver, Canada, and in the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, as they rescue, rehabilitate, and release iconic ocean animals.
Wild Pacific Rescue (2021 )
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True-crime documentary series telling the story of police investigations, focused on the moment detectives realise they have cracked the case. It may be a DNA match, the moment an alibi is disproven or a dramatic interview room confession.
The Moment of Proof (2021 )
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On October 13, 2019, the Dutch village Ruinerwold becomes world news when a hidden farm is discovered. One of the children who lives there runs away and asks for help. Together with his sibling, he turns out to have led a secret, unrecorded life for years. The four oldest children tell their exclusive story in this 4-episode documentary series. They talk about their hidden existence, the faith of their father and the alleged abuse within the family. The documentary shows them as they celebrate a birthday for the first time, receive their own ID and visit their father in prison.
The Children of Ruinerwold (2021 )
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The Royal Gibraltar Police and customs forces enforce the law on land and sea - dealing with everything from cannabis smugglers to cocaine dealers and sinking boats.
Cops On The Rock (2021 )
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"Champions" (Campeonas) explores the past, present and future of women's soccer by looking at three generations united by passion across different European countries. In each episode, a pioneering player will talk about the past, a current star will showcase the current challenges and a future heroine will reflect on what's to come. With a road movie narrative, each episode will travel the world with the aim of uncovering the origins of women's soccer, the obstacles it has overcome, the challenges it still faces and what's left to do. The series will also focus on inclusion, the different game styles by country and, of course, meet and share testimonials of today's top European players.
Champions (2021 )
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British true crime documentary series examining what happens when neighbourly disputes, feuds, grudges or flirtations are taken to murderous extremes.
Kill Thy Neighbour (2021 )
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The security and customs services at the border of Poland are on constant watch to stop illegal items entering the country. It's their job to detect criminals trying to smuggle items.
Border Control Poland (2021 )
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Sandi Toksvig's joined by some of the nation's most fascinating and funny women to explore the delights of the UK's wildest, most remote and beautifully designed holiday hideaways
Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig (2021 )
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2-part true crime documentary examining the case against Luke Mitchell who was convicted of the 2003 murder of his girlfriend, 14-year-old Jodi Jones in the Scottish town of Dalkeith. Two former detectives reexamine the case.
Murder In A Small Town (2021 )
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In the 1980s, Liverpool became the epicentre of a drugs boom that was to change Britain forever. With unprecedented access to some of the biggest players, this is the story of how drugs went mainstream and dealing became a multi-billion pound business
Liverpool Narcos (2021 )
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An investigation of the 2012 disappearance of Alabama teenager Brittney Wood reveals a truth more shocking than anyone could ever imagine.
Monster in the Shadows (2021 )
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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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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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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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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 )