Browse documentary series in New Zealand
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See a different side of Snoop Dogg in this unique documentary, which details the famous rapper's efforts to mentor young athletes and create opportunities for them to compete at the highest level of youth football. We'll meet the kids and coaches that form Snoop's squad -- and witness the important life lessons they learn with every game.
Coach Snoop (2016 )
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David Hayman surveys the state of the Scotch whisky industry and examines the threats to its world dominance.
Scotch! The Story of Whisky (2016 )
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Comedienne and writer Chelsea Handler discusses the topics of marriage, racism, Silicon Valley, and drugs. Filmed in four parts.
Chelsea Does (2016 )
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Neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis goes in search of people with unusual neurological conditions that give us a fascinating insight into how our brains work.
Secrets of the Brain (2016 )
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Commander Stephen Hawking pilots his space ship, the SS Hawking, on the journey of a lifetime, zooming from black holes to the Big Bang, Saturn to Santa Barbara. After all, why should astronauts have all the fun?
Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places (2016 )
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Vint Cerf, Steve Case, and Ed Snowden -- internet insiders reveal its hidden past and startling present.
Digits (2016 )
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Joann Fletcher presents the extraordinary story of Ancient Egypt, from its beginnings to the great pyramid builders and on, to the last of the pharaohs.
The Story of Egypt (2016 )
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On a journey from Brazil to the Las Vegas championships, professional bull riders risk it all to earn money, respect and titles.
Fearless (2016 )
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Host Brendan Moar dives into the process of what it takes to bring down some of the biggest structures from around the world.
The Demolition Man (2016 )
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Four-part series in which Waldemar Januszczak challenges the traditional view of art's most important epoch - the Renaissance.
The Renaissance Unchained (2016 )
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Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell climbs aboard some of the world’s fastest theme park rides and discovers how these rides affect our bodies.
Science of Thrills (2016 )
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May 1945: With the end of the war and the surrender of the Third Reich, the world discovered the full horror of a genocidal system on a scale never before seen in the history of humanity. The elimination of millions of individuals had been meticulously planned by a regime whose organization and methods were just beginning to be understood.
Inside Hitler's Killing Machine (2016 )
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Thom hunt challenges himself to locate and catch four UK species in one week.
Hunting Fish (2016 )
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Presenter Francesca Chiorando visits ten very different places to discover what goes on in the world of modern manufacturing.
Ultimate Processes (2016 )
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The US National Parks have some of the most iconic landscapes in the U.S. But there is also an underwater side to explore!
Underwater Wonders Of The National Parks (2016 )
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Christian communicator Karl Faase takes an intellectual look at the evidence for the existence of Jesus and His impact on the world.
Jesus the Game Changer (2016 )
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Lives, loves and scandals - this new and exclusive three-part series takes an intimate look behind the closed doors of one of the most celebrated royal dynasties in British constitutional history. Based on a book by Tracy Borman and presented by Tracy, the series is packed with atmospheric reconstructions bringing to life history's enduring personalities, including Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, and the age in which they lived. From known historical scandal, to the minute details of Tudor habits and rituals, this series is entirely dedicated to revealing the 'private' aspects of life at court.
The Private Lives of the Tudors (2016 )
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How did the Rapa Nui people disappear? Is South Africa the cradle of Humankind? Who are the builders of Stonehenge? Peter Eeckhout travels the world, meeting with other archeologists to reveal recent findings and shed light on the enigmas of History.
Arkéo (2016 )
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Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries - the Romanovs.
Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley (2016 )
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When we look around our homes, sheds and garages we see an array of household objects that with one click of a button or twist of a knob will spring to life, and - most of the time - do exactly what we want them to. But how on earth do these objects work? To find out, James May (fuelled by endless cups of tea) heads into his workshop with thousands of little pieces to assemble some of our most beloved and recognisable objects from scratch to see what it actually takes to get them to work.
James May: The Reassembler (2016 )
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Professor Stephen Hawking challenges a selection of volunteers to think like the greatest geniuses in history and solve some of humanity's most enduring questions.
Genius by Stephen Hawking (2016 )
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Explore the true stories of America's covert operations told firsthand by the agents who lived it, while getting unprecedented access to the riveting and secret world of espionage.
Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies (2016 )
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Take a journey to Antarctica to experience the world’s most extreme wilderness, to see the massive undertaking it is to support human life there, and to chronicle the world-changing science being done. Embed with missions on the ice, underneath it, and atop some of its peaks, as scientists and survival experts join forces to fight brutal conditions to help change the world.
Continent 7: Antarctica (2016 )
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A look at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise (2016 )
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Watch what happens when animals are caught on camera doing wacky activities! This music video series captures the funny moments animals have in their day-to-day lives.
Party Animals (2016 )
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When the Nazis unleashed the 'Blitzkrieg', it was a kind of warfare the world had never witnessed before and immediately upended all traditional ideas of military strategy and tactics. Suddenly Europe and North Africa was reeling from this new type of combat and had to adapt quickly or suffer the consequences of Hitler's evil aims. Now, using ground-breaking graphics and state-of-the-art computer animation, as well as archival footage culled from Allied and Axis sources, the incredible initial successes of Hitler's seemingly unstoppable war machine are revealed and examined. Includes 'Hitler's Big Guns', 'Africa Korps', 'Infantry Firepower' and more!
Scorched Earth WWII (2016 )
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Follow Charlie, Kirby, and Patrick as they travel around the United States to learn about different kinds of trees—and what makes nature incredibly awesome. Science and history are explained with paper cutouts and goofy girl Casey back at headquarters.
Nature Boom Time (2016 )
A New Prehistory (2016 )
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In their own words and their own extraordinary, never-before-seen helmet-cam battle footage, Australia's fighting men and women lay bare their hearts in an epic series - not just how they waged a war, but why and to what end.
Afghanistan: Inside Australia's War (2016 )
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This is the story of the Australian Army Training Team (Vietnam) who, from 1962 to 1972, fought shoulder-to-shoulder with the Vietnamese army and became the most decorated unit in Australian military history.
Vietnam: The War That Made Australia (2016 )
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New Zealand is a geologically young land, created and shaped by tectonic forces, volcanism and the elements. It is a living laboratory for scientists seeking to more accurately understand and predict volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Beneath New Zealand (2016 )
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Cities by the sea are intrinsically defined by their position by the sea, an openness to the world, and a spirit of discovery and adventure. With the curious eyes of a stranger, the series wanders through: Barcelona, Dakar, Copenhagen, Tel Aviv, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Melbourne, St.Petersburg, Hamburg and Marseille.
Cities by the Sea (2016 )