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Behind the scenes of one of the most arduous basic military training programmes in the world. Each episode focuses on a cross-section of trainees that are either struggling or excelling at the physical and mental challenges the training presents.

Series looking at the history of 20th-century farming in Britain.

Wildlife series following the lives of a group of orphaned African bush elephants at a sanctuary in Kenya as they face some of the biggest challenges of their lives.

In the wealthy London suburb of Hampstead, residents are scammed out of a million pounds by a prolific fraudster who masquerades as a shaman.

A 9-part docuseries following a British pop band S Club 7 during their 2002 Carnival Tour. Starting with tour rehearsals, it shows the group dealing with a hectic day-to-day life of being a pop star, performing live at night while promoting their music and giving interviews during the day. Each episode is narrated by an S Club member.

A magazine that explores a common theme, analysing its perception and its evolution throughout history.

As Saudi Arabia bids to host the FIFA World Cup, a female journalist goes undercover to investigate what life is really like in this increasingly autocratic state. This is the first time footage of this kind has been filmed by documentary-makers since the Crown Prince's rise to power and this powerful film exposes the disturbing reality behind his transformation of Saudi Arabia.

"L'histoire au scalpel" (History under the Scalpel) is a French documentary series, notably broadcast on France 5 and Histoire TV, in which the forensic doctor and anthropologist Philippe Charlier uses modern scientific methods to investigate historical mysteries. By examining the relics and bodies of historical figures such as Napoleon, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, or Saint Louis, he seeks to elucidate the causes of their death, the diseases they suffered from, or to authenticate objects.

The series takes us on a journey around some of the world’s most dangerous routes, with some rather unique truckers. As we accompany them on their everyday adventures, we will explore the most hostile regions, the most extreme conditions and the most unpredictable tracks. Consisting of three seasons, the series lets viewers discover landscapes, cultures and roads that stray from the beaten path.

Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explores the stories behind some of the most familiar scientific diagrams.

Wild In Your Garden was a live BBC television show, broadcast in 2003. Presenters Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King presented live action from a number of hidden cameras in or near nest boxes, badger setts and the like. Short, pre-filmed documentary pieces were also included. It was shown twice a day, but at different times, sometimes after midnight. A sequel, Britain Goes Wild with Bill Oddie, was broadcast in 2004 and the format eventually developed into the Springwatch series.

Professional nature photographer Colin Stafford-Johnson takes a year-long journey up the west coast of Ireland, once thought to be "the edge of the world." As he winds he leisurely way up the coast he stops to appreciate some of the natural wonders the area offers, both biological and geographical.

Having spent the best part of 10 years talking about buildings, getting excited about new technologies and materials, plus critiquing the emotional journey of more than 50 Grand Designers – finally, it's time to turn the tables on Kevin McCloud's traditional role and watch him build his own house. But, clearly it won't be that straightforward...

Yellowstone is one of the most remarkable places on the planet. It’s home to North America’s most iconic wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, great grey owls, beavers and bison. Every year they must survive extreme weather as the thaw transforms this mountain wilderness from freezer to furnace.

Pharaohs were Gods among men. This series tells the story of these iconic figures—from the first pharaoh, Narmer, to Cleopatra VII.

Al Murray's Road To Berlin is a British documentary television series about World War II, presented by Al Murray. The ten episode series was produced for the Discovery Channel, and first broadcast in 2004. During the series, Murray travels across the Western Front in a restored Willys MB Jeep, covering the timeline from the Invasion of Normandy to the fall of Berlin, interviewing survivors and showcasing some of the equipment used.

Documentary miniseries about contemporary artists who create challenging views of the human body. One of a 3-part series exploring how contemporary photography is challenging some of our deepest-held taboos about the human body. "American photographer Joel-Peter Witkin discusses his dark visions of human bodies.

December 2021, a man with Covid wakes up from a coma in a Glasgow hospital surrounded by detectives. They say he is Nicholas Rossi, one of America's most wanted fugitives. He claims to be a disabled academic called Arthur Knight. This is the astonishing story of one of the world's most dangerous conmen and the transatlantic battle for justice.

In this first ever television documentary of Banks' life, journalist Ian Cross explores his influence over five decades during a critical period of great change in the world, from 1770 to 1820.

Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch - one of the world's leading historians - reveals the origins of Christianity and explores what it means to be a Christian.

Historian Jean-Marc Berlière delves into police archives, uncovering forgotten facts and dissecting myths about the French police’s complex history. Over four episodes, he traces societal changes and human tragedies, piecing together testimonies and evidence like a detective.

Two brothers - one a baker, the other a chef and butcher - unlock the trade secrets of baking, and without a cupcake in sight

What makes a great railway journey? Distance, scenery, the train itself, the people you meet on the way? Undoubtedly, it is all those things and more. Experience the spirit of the railway in this fabulous DVD featuring breathtaking photography and high quality footage.

Saving Planet Earth is a season of nature documentaries with a conservation theme, screened on BBC Television in 2007 to mark the 50th anniversary of its specialist factual department, the BBC Natural History Unit. The series featured films contributed by a number of celebrities on the plight of various endangered species, and coincided with the launch of the BBC Wildlife Fund, a charitable organisation which distributes money to conservation projects around the world. The television series culminated in a live fundraising telethon on BBC Two, hosted by Alan Titchmarsh, which raised over £1 million for the charity. The BBC broadcast a second live telethon in 2010. Wild Night In was presented by Kate Humble, Chris Packham and Martin Hughes-Games and featured conservation projects which had benefited from the support of the BBC Wildlife Fund. This helped to raise a further £1 million.

A retrospect on the sexual revolution of the late 1960s.

The child that started the Mini Estadi

Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin captures beautiful footage of incredible animal behaviour on one of the most spectacular locations on the planet - Scotland's Ardnamurchan peninsula

A three-part documentary that tells the story of one of the most emblematic groups of the nineties and of a time that marked the history of Spain. It is a unique story that goes beyond the famous fans of the group, it is also a story about success, betrayal, jealousy, anarchy, homophobia, and oblivion. Directed by Jorge Laplace, ‘Locomía’ features the participation of the original members of the group that revolutionized the Spanish music scene, such as its founder, Xavier Font, and the music producer who put them on stage, José Luis Gil.

Stories about the impact of World War I around the regions.

Venetian architect and historian Francesco da Mosto sets out from Venice to cross the Mediterranean - following in the wake of his ancestor, the explorer Alvise da Mosto - to discover the cities and islands where Western civilization was born. Sailing in a late nineteenth-century yawl, his journey starts in Venice and finishes in Istanbul. Along the way he takes in spectacular ruins, like the Acropolis in Athens and the Lycian Tombs in Turkey; sacred sites like the monasteries of Mount Athos and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul; and beautiful Dubrovnik (destroyed and rebuilt in the last decade). Ancient history and bygone legends intertwine as Francesco visits these wonderful ancient sites, bringing the past vividly to life, and taking viewers on a thrilling cultural odyssey.

Art of Spain is a BBC Four documentary series on Spanish art presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon. It consists of three one-hour episodes, and premiered on 31 January 2008.

Jamie Oliver travels to some of the healthiest places in the world to uncover the secrets of how people there live longer and healthier lives

Documentary telling the stories of the men and women who travelled across Egypt to uncover the earliest Christian texts.

How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung heroes that brought them into the world – and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations has triggered.

Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin sets off on a worldwide journey of discovery to find out why animals of different species make friends with each other, and even with humans.

Series which follows the journey of farm animals from the pasture to the plate

Àngela Mármol and Archie Ted are going through their first major relationship crisis while their public lives continue as usual. Amid trips, photo shoots, and events, they must reconnect and rediscover each other, striking a balance between what they show their followers and what they experience behind the scenes. A premiere in Berlin becomes the perfect opportunity to turn everything around between them.

Almost 200 days of filming, 27,000 kilometers, and countless encounters and stories along the way from Berlin to Tokyo: never before has a film crew taken on the challenge of crossing the highlands of Iran, the rainforests of Myanmar, the deserts of China, and the megacities of Japan in a single journey.

Classic books are considered with a fresh eye. Returning to the authors' original manuscripts and letters, expert writers and performers bring their personal insights to these great works.

Since her glittering coronation, Queen Elizabeth II has become one of the most powerful and respected leaders on Earth and has been on the British throne for 67 years. Historians, royal insiders and the wider family provide fresh insight into who the Queen and her family really are, and how they have navigated the sometimes-turbulent seven decades of her record-breaking reign.

Dr Jago Cooper visits South America to find out the truth behind some of the ancient civilisations that lived there.