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A look at the unseen side of aviation. With unprecedented access to the world of air traffic control, the series puts the spotlight on the hidden army of controllers whose job it is to keep our skies safe.

The True Story is a documentary series shown on History in the United Kingdom and on the Smithsonian Channel in the US under the name The Real Story.

Documentary following emergency response teams in the West Midlands on their most extreme medical callouts, often involving roadside surgery to save people's lives.

Putin, Russia and the West is a four-part British documentary television series first shown in January and February 2012 on BBC Two about the relationship between Vladimir Putin's Russia and the West. The series is produced by Norma Percy, whose previous series include The Death of Yugoslavia, Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace, and Iran and the West. The documentary was criticized by some dissidents for being an apology for Putin's regime.

The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey includes all 12 episodes of the 1978 television series featuring the research adventures of Cousteau, a celebrated documentarian and public conscience of mankind's stewardship of our oceans. Alongside his son Philippe Cousteau, Jacques's adventures begin with an ambitious expedition (on Cousteau's famous Calypso ship and a seaplane called the Catalina) following the course of the Nile River from Central Africa to the Mediterranean.

A series of programmes about Albert Speer, Hitler's architect and armaments minister.

An in-depth look at the life of crimes of serial killer, Ted Bundy.

Two of Japan’s top creators come together for a special fireside chat. Hideaki ANNO, creator and director of the Evangelion series, and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO, producer of Documental and FREEZE, sit down to discuss their respective creative philosophy and approaches, the spread of their work abroad, their future creative endeavors, and more.

Set against 40 years of music history, this six-part documentary series takes a deep dive into the paradox of America’s criminalization of the genre and its fascination with the street culture that created it and still exists within it. Instead of telling the story of hip hop from the top down, this documentary tells the story from the streets up, as it reveals the untold story of how America’s streets helped shape hip hop culture from an expression of survival and defiance into music’s most dominant genre.

From the moment Sinatra met each member of the Pack to their relationships with the Mob and the Kennedys, this intimate profile reveals what every fan has always wanted to know about THE RAT PACK.

From the "Christian anti-Communism" of the '50s to the sophisticated politics of the Christian Coalition today, evangelical Christians have slowly but steadily re-shaped the context of mainstream American politics and culture. Using rare archival footage and candid interviews, "With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America" chronicles the conservative Christian political movement.

Detailing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, I, Caesar takes a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine and Justinian. Their careers were made up of bloody battles and tactical bribery, stunning innovation and profound corruption, dazzling rhetoric and vicious back-stabbing – and together they form a picture of the most sophisticated highs and most brutal lows of the Roman Empire’s inception, heyday and decline. Stretching at its peak, from the north of England to southern Egypt and from the west coast of Spain to Syria in the east, the Roman Empire included within its boundaries myriad people, cultures and climates.

Presented by Victoria Coren, it was companion to the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt, in which the writers of the dictionary asked the public for help in finding the origins and first known citations of a number of words and phrases. The OED panel consisted of John Simpson, the Chief Editor of the OED; Peter Gilliver, who was also the captain of the Oxford University Press team in University Challenge - the Professionals; and Tania Styles, who also appeared in "dictionary corner" in Countdown.

What remains of the legend of Gina Lollobrigida? Amidst a vanished fortune, accusations, and deceit, a war has broken out between her son Milko Skofic, her alleged husband Javier Rigau, and her manager Andrea Piazzolla.

During World War II, many buildings, historic, grand and monumental, were destroyed, entire towns razed, demolished and burned. Through extensive redesign, restructuring and rebuilding, new cities were created for a new world, and this is their story. The story of cities that were attacked, damaged and destroyed during the Second World War, and that have risen again from the ashes.

Bibbito Garcia takes you across the country to check out some of the rarest and most unusual sneaker collections owned by celebs.

Suranne Jones investigates the most infamous witch trials in history. In Pendle in Lancashire, she uncovers the story behind a notorious mass execution for witchcraft. She also visits Germany, the epicentre of European witch trials 400 years ago, and Salem, Massachusetts, home of the most infamous witch trial ever, whilst drawing parallels with contemporary witch hunts.

Dr Adam Rutherford tells the extraordinary story of the scientific quest to discover the secrets of the cell and of life itself. Every living thing is made of cells, microscopic building blocks of almost unimaginable power and complexity.

The rise and fall of Menudo, the most iconic Latin American boy band in history. But behind the glitz and glamour was a web of abuse and exploitation at the hands of the band’s manager, Edgardo Diaz. Through revealing interviews with former Menudo members, this docuseries examines how this extravagant facade was disguising serious wrongdoings by Diaz.

Stephen Fry journeys across America, hoping to visit all 50 states of the country which has always fascinated him.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent, of art, writing and civilization itself, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world.

At 27 years old, Lucas Hauchard—better known as Squeezie—is a video creator, with over 18 million subscribers on YouTube. From the early days of his start in his childhood bedroom to the Grand Prix Explorer, he has become the icon of a generation. His friend and director Théodore has filmed all of his adventures, giving us an exclusif portrait of a young geek who rose to the top.

A colorful, true docudrama about Catherine the Great - a young girl who transforms herself from an obscure German Princess into Russia's most powerful regent.

Survivors and witnesses recall March 11 2011 - when Japan was hit by a devastating tsunami of 40-foot waves, killing 20,000 and triggering a nuclear meltdown.

Brad Meltzer's Decoded, is an American mystery and conspiracy theory investigation television series, produced by Go Go Luckey and Berman/Braun, that premiered December 2, 2010 on the History channel. The series is hosted by political thriller author and non-fiction writer Brad Meltzer and follows a team of investigators who try to determine the meanings behind various symbolism, alleged secret codes and conspiracies that surround us every day.

This suspenseful documentary thriller tells the story of the fearless Russian journalists, who risked their lives investigating civilian deaths in Syria and the Central African Republic and revealed to the world through it the existence of a dangerous group of mercenaries in charge of the Kremlin's clandestine operations. Helped by international investigators they could expose Putin’s clandestine militia. Following their fight for the truth alongside the reports of human rights defenders, the documentary discovers how this secret militia became the infamous shadowy army known as Wagner Group and the rise of its powerful leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

A music miniseries, filmed largely on location in Vienna and Germany, not only featuring Bernstein but also, noted actor Maximilian Schell, who not only provided commentary on Beethoven, but read from his letters. The miniseries contains performances of all of Beethoven's symphonies as well as several overtures, a string quartet that Bernstein re-orchestrated for the entire string section of the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Missa Solemnis, all conducted by Bernstein. It also contains commentary about the music by Leonard Bernstein.

Jeremy Clarkson's Extreme Machines was a six-part documentary series, originally broadcast on BBC Two in 1998. The series focused on presenter Jeremy Clarkson, testing out a series of cars, jet planes and powerboats.

Sit down for a chat with married gay couples as they talk about their fabulous weddings with one of their good friends. Each couple shares the story of their amazing wedding and some of the incredible guests, locations and themes from their big day.

A swiss italian language current affairs programme

A series featuring healthful recipes that don't skimp on taste.

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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.

A story of India's journey through the past, present, and future. Here, we learn how India has kept up with the modernity while remembering the integral traditions and cultures we possess. Come, join us on this journey as we travel through the story of food, faith, the leaders of the country, and more.

The golden age of the green baize. From smoky halls to superstardom – the unlikely figures who turned 1980s snooker into a money-spinning sporting soap opera.

'Stand by for Action' takes an in depth look at the career of the legendary Gerry Anderson, creator of Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, UFO, Space 1999 and many many more. Features interviews with the people who brought his ideas to life as well as Anderson himself.

What happened to the pop princess? Perfect incarnation of the American dream and its excesses, Britney Spears appears to be the guinea pig of modern celebrity. In five episodes, this documentary series retraces the trajectory of the first pop star of the 21st century and reveals the workings of a spectacle society which is running on empty, fueled by the gaze of us all.

Join Stephen Hawking and other renowned thinkers as they explore the revolutionary new ideas that have evolved since the publication of his blockbuster book. Besides interviews, this stimulating documentary uses computer graphics and simple, easy-to-understand demonstrations to explain complex concepts. Topics include black holes, string theory, supersymmetry, dimensions beyond our perception, and the mysterious M force; all potential keys to unlocking the elusive "theory of everything" that seems so tantalizingly close.