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This series of programmes consists of episodes which profile evil men throughout history who have used their power to torture, kill, maim and eradicate millions of people.

Jonathan Meades scrutinises the 95 per cent of France that Brits drive through and don't notice en route to the 5 per cent that conforms to their expectation

The noisy commemoration, celebrated by the Germans in 1993, reached a peak. It was only a question of reconciliation between the adversaries of yesterday and reciprocal pardon. Very laudable intentions which perhaps conceal a memory problem. And if, to too much want to turn the page, the Germans did not come to lose their memories? If history, covered by noise, became mute? If the faults were changed into "details"? The grandchildren of the combatants react in front of the camera to the evocation of these questions and to the spectacle of the vast market of commemorations.

Almost two millennia after the Viking's often-terrifying reign, the modern age is used to uncover their secrets. By investigating burial sites, we discover who the Norsemen really were, what the truth was about the raids and battles, and what every-day life in a Viking settlement entailed.

Follow pet expert and trainer Travis Brorsen on a four-month long weight-loss and behavior modification journey with pet owners and their overweight animals with the aim of helping each pet live a healthier and happier life.

Nowhere else in the world is so regularly ravaged by infernos of the intensity, scale and destructive force of the Australian bushfire. As our population grows and spreads and as the effects of climate change are felt, the danger to loss of life and property escalates. What do we know about bushfires and how can we prevent their devastating consequences? Not surprisingly, Australia is a world leader in fire research and the complex and technologically sophisticated job of fire fighting and prevention. Inside The Inferno takes us into the terrifying heart of major fire events, unfolding the research that explains how fires start, grow and change; and how we predict them, prevent them, fight them and hopefully survive these violent natural disasters. Inside The Inferno explores not only the devastating mega fires such as Black Saturday in Victoria 2009 and the Canberra fires of 2003, but also major fire-fronts that received little attention.

Exploring modern-day parenting though the patient visits to Birmingham Children's Hospital

Can man's best friend be trained to fly a plane? Featuring some of the cutest, most adorable contributors ever seen in a factual entertainment series, 'Dogs Might Fly' is an extraordinary series that will inform, entertain and amaze as it sets out to see if a dog can actually fly a plane.

A man searches for answers about his daughter's mysterious disappearance from Aruba in 2005.

After decades of conflict Vietnam’s railway system was badly damaged and rebuilt post the Vietnam War. The Reunification Express railway line symbolises the coming together of the north and south of the country. In this 10-part series, Luke visits ten locations from the spectacular coastline of Hoi An to the majestic mountains of Sapa. In his own engaging style, Luke cooks dishes incorporating some rather unusual ingredients to challenge the most adventurous palate.

A documentary series that explores sex in the information age.

Documentary follows the construction of eleven fountains in eleven Frisian towns, as part of European Capital of Culture 2018 Leeuwarden. Artists from all parts of the globe have to familiarise themselves with a province they do not know; the organisers have to create a support base among the critical Frisian population. The film exposes the dilemmas involved in art in the public space and presents a humorous picture of the tension field between artist and audience.

Welcome to The Mighty Northwest – a land of giants. Here you’ll find the tallest trees on earth, the last of America’s big glaciers, the most active volcanoes in the lower 48, and an epic meeting of land and sea that attracts some of the biggest marine life on the planet. From the redwoods to the Rockies, The Mighty Northwest supports animal protagonists with big personalities and enormous life-and-death challenges.

Documentary revealing the weird and wonderful stories of some of the natural world's most incredible parents.

Seven challengers gather on the remote Caribbean island of Dominica to take on Mother Nature’s most brutal challenges. It’s a journey across four distinct terrains: jungle, coast, mountains and canyons. Over these challenging landscapes, the men and women must live completely off the land, while tackling punishing obstacles and facing conditions that early inhabitants faced hundreds of years ago, relying on nothing more than basic tools, mental toughness, and physical strength. Seven will attempt to conquer the island of Dominica, but only one will become American Tarzan.

Following some of the communities taking part in one of the UK's largest annual competitions - the Royal Horticultural Society's Britain in Bloom contest.

The Supermarine Spitfire was Britain's most successful fighter plane and remains an iconic symbol of Britain's resistance during WWII. Guy Martin joins a restoration team as it embarks on a two-year rebuild of this Spitfire.

Conspiracy is a video documentary series that explores the dark and controversial stories behind history's most well-known conspiracies. The series aims to take a neutral position on very polarizing topics while helping viewers uncover the truth.

Every day they test even the most seasoned pilots. While innovative in design and technology they're also a reminder that tragedy can happen at any moment. The preils are many: short runways, high altitude, umpredictable wheather, difficult terrain, take-off and approach procedures. And in the worst cases a combination of these dangers. These are the world's most extreme airports.

Series celebrating the historical and contemporary links between Scottish and Irish Gaelic song by bringing together top exponents of both traditions to sing and play with no audience except themselves, using a house band of their peers.

Dressmaker Thelma Madine, famous creator of extravagant Gypsy wedding dresses, attempts to train a group of gypsy and traveller girls to create elaborate wedding outfits.

This compelling documentary series follows the history of the aerial assault vehicle from the creation of the aeroplane to its militarization during WWI and the Russian Revolution. With remarkable narration and incredible archival footage, including many never-before-seen sequences, this groundbreaking 5-part series is a complete historical overview from 1900-1945.

A Belgian music festival draws crowds from all over the planet, enjoying a fantastic and free world where music, dance and communion prevail.

The Michael Vick Project is an American documentary following football player Michael Vick. The ten-part series premiered on January 26, 2010 on BET and aired Tuesdays at 10 p.m.

Some have razor sharp teeth that can slice thick layers of muscle, straight to the bone. Others have jaws that can crush your skull with a single snap. And others are equipped with fangs to squirt neurotoxins directly into your veins. It's World's Deadliest.

A look at traditional Japanese crafts and craftspeople. Each edition of the series follows the work of those making a culturally important product in the time-honoured way.

It has uncovered some of the most shocking, scary and heart-warming footage recorded from around the globe.

Documentary series about the resurgence of steam power on the Welsh railways, including the ambitious Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia.

A two-part documentary marking the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India, examining the stories of three British families, one Muslim, one Hindu and one British colonial, who lived in India at the time. Dr Binita Kane travels to Bangladesh to discover what happened when her Hindu father had to flee his ancestral village as a young boy. Mandy Duke travels to Calcutta, scene of some of the worst partition violence, to uncover the story of her grandfather, who filmed there as violence broke out. And Asad Ali Syed and his grandson Sameer, two British Muslims with Pakistani heritage, journey to Ambala, India, to search for the house where Asad was born before his family were forced to flee to Pakistan.

A look at rock 'n' roll's technological inventions and innovations.

They’ve solved thousands of murder cases, and now they’re getting together for some killer conversation. Welcome to The Detectives Club: New Orleans—where a group of dedicated homicide investigators recount the most challenging, high profile, and emotional murder cases of their careers. They’ve solved some of the most heinous crimes the city has ever seen. This series combines riveting testimony, emotional interviews, and dramatic recreations with a tone that’s unmistakably New Orleans.

A Comprehensive Look at America's Most Controversial Punishment The death penalty in the United States is as old as the country itself, with roots to the original European settlements. During this time over 15,000 men and women have been executed, eventually spurring a heated debate about this ultimate punishment. Featuring interviews and commentary from leading criminal and sociology experts, this documentary takes an inside look at the origins of America's capital punishment laws, the methods of execution, and the faces of evil who have received the death sentence including Ted Bundy, Timothy McVeigh, and John Wayne Gacy. Also get a glimpse into the prison cells and lives of those who await their fate on Death Row.

This is a program that looks at the "now" of the world while at the same time considering the future of Japanese people. In the first year, they aired "Chinese in Paris," which looked into the suffering of Chinese refugees, "Private Manning's War," which looked into the reality of the American war, and "Steve Jobs' Children," which followed the students who listened to Steve Jobs' speech at Stanford University.