In sporting competitions, thousandths of a second can secure a championship title or a new world record. Explore how timekeeping at the Olympic Games has evolved with the advancements of technology to ensure accurate results.
When a young black man dies in police custody in New Iberia, Louisiana, his family's investigation reveals a web of corruption, police brutality and civil rights abuses that span years.
In the 1970s, movie star Tippi Hedren and her family set out to make a unique film with 150 untrained lions and tigers. Archive footage and compelling interviews reveal the story behind the controversial film that left 70 crew members injured.
In the summer of 2018, the world was gripped by the story of a junior football team who were stuck in a Thailand cave. How did ground-breaking technology and a team of brave rescuers help to pull off an unlikely rescue?
Nostradamus nay-sayers and supporters alike attempt to unlock the genius of the greatest seer of all time.
The bio-diesel industry turns an ostensibly worthless raw material, spent kitchen grease, into a green energy source capable of fuelling all the trains, ships and trucks throughout the country. However, powerful forces are working against them.
An inside look at the extreme efforts and smuggling schemes employed by nefarious drug, weapons and wildlife dealers.
Extraordinary people embark on an extreme adventure in some of the most perilous locations on the planet. Armed with just a camera to capture their ultimate survival test, these individuals must confront fear, hunger and thirst alone in the wild.
Astonishing innovations in aviation technology have transformed the way we live our lives. Revelatory interviews, archival footage and CGI recreations help tell the stories of planes that have made a lasting impact on the world.
The Autobahn A2 is one of Europe's busiest, most dangerous and important highways. For many, it's their place of work, and many more use it to travel across Europe. From the fast to the furious, there are no limits to this legendary German Autobahn!
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It takes a certain kind of person to convince another to commit murder. In many cases, it’s a seducer — someone who can manipulate the person who loves them into killing for them. They’ll offer love, sex, money, or just plain lie to get what they want.
Al Murray explores key moments of the Second World War, covering the timeline from the invasion of Normandy to the Battle of Berlin. He drives a genuine 1944 British Jeep to each location, interviews survivors and showcases the equipment used.
Angus MacKenzie sits down with people who were there to witness amazing moments in automotive history.
In the United States, there is an active shooter incident every 12 days. We hear in detail from survivors and first responders of the horrific attacks at the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest music festival, the Sutherland Springs Baptist Church in Texas, and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
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Paul and James team up off Palau to find out what it's like to crash in shark-infested waters.
Devonport is the largest naval base in Western Europe. Follow the extraordinary lives of the people who work here, from their relationships to the unusual challenges they face day to day.
This series follows workers in a world of demolition, salvage and waste management. From tower blocks to ships, bridges to Victorian mansions, every scrap of material has its value in the eyes of the scrap kings.
From the Blitzkrieg to Hiroshima and the Battle of Britain to Stalingrad, the most critical turning points of the Second World War come to life using advanced colourisation techniques.
The stories of iconic Americans who created new ideas and industries that transformed the world. Explore how the future unfolded as a result of these critical moments and how different the world would be if things had been done differently.
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Experts examine some of the Victorian era's most extraordinary and gruesome killings, exploring their similarities with those in today's news headlines.
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Fast, furious and 100 percent real, High Speed Chase puts you directly in the driving seat for some of the most extraordinary and dangerous police chases ever captured on camera.
