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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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Join host Sophie Fouron as she travels the globe to discover the unique lifestyles being lived out on islands.
The Island Diaries (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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A behind-the-scenes series discovering what it takes to keep the largest freight operator moving.
Mega Shippers (2016 )
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Perhaps Australia's most iconic creature of all, these cuddly looking little characters can face surprising challenges, and in different parts of Australia the koalas have very different stories. Meet Jimmy, a little koala who is trying to find a new home range in the dense woodlands of New South Wales; the koalas at Moreton Bay in Queensland whose population is being monitored; and the koalas of Cape Otway in Victoria, who are overeating their own food supply.
Secret Life of the Koala (2016 )
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Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley showcase delicious recipes that are free from grains, gluten, and refined sugar. Each episode the sisters find new inspiration then head back to the kitchen to prepare meals and share tips on how to make impressive dishes.
Hemsley + Hemsley: Healthy and Delicious (2016 )
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Filmed around the world over a period of six months, Todd will take on some of the biggest challenges of his life as he embarks on an epic exploration, investigating some of the world’s most extraordinary people. He deconstructs and decodes how these incredible people live, what they do differently from the rest of us and how this impacts the human body.
Todd Sampson's Body Hack (2016 )
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Close to the cool highlands of the Snowy Mountains in South East Australia, lies an enchanted secret world where a group of very special creatures make their home. Shy and elusive, the common wombat may appear to be hidden from view – but the quiet wood is alive with scenes of marsupial friendship, new life, burrow hopping, and wombat disagreements.
Secret Life of the Wombat (2016 )
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Dive into the secret and surprising lives of some of Australia's signature wildlife. From mini marsupials to flying foxes, join these extraordinary creatures thriving in the otherworldly landscapes of this astonishing island-continent.
Secrets of Wild Australia (2016 )
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Presented by Rav Wilding, the show commemorates brave police officers murdered in the line of duty. The series tells the stories of the most high-profile police murders of the past 50 years, including the infamous Shepherd's Bush murders, Dale Cregan's murder of PC Nicola Hughes and PC Fiona Bones and the murder of PC Ian Broadhurst. Combining first-hand accounts and expert analysis, viewers are given real background and insight into the role of the police officer and how the thin blue line they walk often leads them into danger.
British Police Murdered On Duty (2016 )
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Tasmanian devils are the bruisers of the animal kingdom: feisty, fearless, and always up for a fight. But despite being at the top of the food chain, these marsupials face extinction due to a deadly disease they pass on to one another through biting. Join conservationists as they step into the turf of this brawling ball of ferocity, in a bid to rescue them from themselves.
Secret Life Of The Tasmanian Devil (2016 )
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This series profiles people who had simple ideas that they, through hard work and perseverance, turned into highly successful products. Each hour long episode includes multiple inspirational stories that contain their share of drama but end with big payoffs for the inventors. Those profiled include the creator of the Java Jacket, the cardboard sleeve that is ubiquitous on coffee cups, and the inventor of the Rollerblade, whose subsequent idea for a collapsible garden hose made him additional millions. Each tale begins with the "light bulb moment" when the idea was first conceived, continuing through the development and eventual marketing of the product that resulted from the initial thought.
Million Dollar Genius (2016 )
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Animals congregate in places where their basic needs can be met: havens from predators where competition for food is manageable and breeding opportunities are abundant. Journey to the habitats of these one-of-a-kind animals and learn their survival stories, from nesting fairy penguins, to migrating caribou.
Animal Empires (2016 )
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With their distinctive appearance, trademark bounce, and babies in pouches, kangaroos are Australia's most iconic marsupial. But kangaroo life isn't without its challenges: Predators like the dingo or goanna are always looking for dinner, and evading them is life's number one priority. Take a closer look at the up-and-down life of an Australian icon.
Secret Life of the Kangaroo (2016 )
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Huge dramas play out daily in the natural world and never more so than when a predator is hunting or when prey manages to break free and escape. With dangers around every corner, all creatures live close disaster and this exciting trilogy charts the highs and lows.
Deadly Game (2016 )
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Reggie Yates enters Bexar County Jail in Texas, to experience what it's like to be an inmate in the American criminal justice system, and understand how prisoners with mental health problems are treated behind bars. Then, he puts himself through another intens
The Insider: Reggie Yates (2016 )
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In his most personal project to date, Michael K. Williams explores underground economies in America and around the world.
Black Market (2016 )
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When a group of people get together and take it upon themselves to kill. It can happen for a litany of reasons. But nothing is quite the same as a group murder.
Murder Among Friends (2016 )
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In this global series presented by Michael K. Williams, we embed ourselves inside criminal enterprises to see how contraband moves across borders, and explore the politics behind a hidden economy nearly as big as the one you know.
Black Market: Dispatches (2016 )
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Stacey Dooley immerses herself deeper than ever before into extreme worlds, joining some of the world's most controversial groups to try to understand their unique ideologies.
Brainwashing Stacey (2016 )
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Welcome to the do-it-yourself instruction manual for humanity’s greatest modern-day inventions. You will need: a ton of curiosity, a healthy dose of awe and a sense of humor. Sit back and join an awesome cast of brilliant scientists (and people who just love science) on HOW TO BUILD… EVERYTHING while they break down the most complicated tech and machines into a few simple steps. Structured in the spirit of a home installation guide, each half hour episode of HOW TO BUILD… EVERYTHING breaks down the step-by-step process behind some of the world’s most complex apparatuses in a way that armchair engineers and curious minds can follow. From an Apache helicopter to a hovercraft, a cruise ship or a satellite, each episode features three machines as part of a tongue-in-cheek instruction manual.
How to Build... Everything (2016 )
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Two-part series in which The Great British Bake Off 2015 winner Nadiya Hussain explores the recipes that have shaped her love of cooking.
The Chronicles of Nadiya (2016 )
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When relationships go bad and one partner becomes obsessive, the gruesome fact is that, sometimes, the victim can pay the ultimate price.
Stalkers Who Kill (2016 )
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Biographical miniseries about the late Mexican singer Joan Sebastian.
Por siempre Joan Sebastián (2016 )
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Go inside the competitive world of Drum Corps International and follow rivals, The Cadets and Blue Devils as they battle it out for the championship title. Who will win?
Clash of the Corps (2016 )
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Get on the field and into the ring through a series of compelling stories at the fringe of culture and politics, across a range of places and people through the one lens that connects them all: sport.
Vice World of Sports (2016 )
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Historian Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of three great thinkers whose ideas shaped the modern world - Karl Marx, Frederick Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.
Genius of the Modern World (2016 )
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The year 1540 was a crucial turning point in American history. The Great Indian Wars were incited by Francisco Vazquez de Coronado when his expedition to the Great Plains launched the inevitable 350-year struggle between the white man and the American Indians. From that point forward, the series of battles between the military and civilian forces of the United States and the native American Indians began when blood was shed and ultimately tens of thousands of lives were lost on both sides. The Battle of Tippicanoe, the Battle of Horseshoe Band, all three Seminole Wars and the Battle of Little Big Horn were some of the most important conflicts that led up to the last massacre, the Battle of Wounded Knee, where America's landscape would be forever changed!
The Indian Wars - A Change of Worlds (2016 )
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A documentary series following American Soldiers in Afghanistan. Real footage captured from on the ground cameras.
My Fighting Season (2016 )
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Follow 20-somethings over the course of a single pay-period to see how they spend, struggle and thrive.
Payday (2016 )
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Follow innovative builders as they crisscross the country transforming shipping containers into luxurious and creative homes for discerning clients. Give up your idea of traditional design and start thinking inside the box!
Container Homes (2016 )
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Spartan X (2016 )
