While the battlefields of WWII were a stage for acts of heroism, strategic cunning, and horrific atrocities, conditions on the home front seemed more stable. Yet from bombed-out London to occupied France, the war enabled one thing to flourish - crime.
The Florida Everglades are under siege. An invasion of Burmese pythons is decimating this natural wonder of the South. Entire species of animals are being wiped out. Aggressive, ravenous and incredibly fast-breeding, these pythons have no natural predator to stop them… except for man.
Rogelio arrives in the El Milagro neighborhood on the run from a dangerous criminal and takes refuge inside the parish church, where he is mistaken for the new seminarian. Taking advantage of the confusion and fearing for his life, Rogelio plays along, but when he tries to escape, he realizes that not only is it impossible, but he no longer wants to leave.
A glimpse into the life of Paul Pogba, the influential world-class French footballer.
An all-access look into the demanding world of junior tennis and the elite teenage players striving to go pro.
The series explores the hidden truths behind the idyllic German-themed amusement park once home to Nazis, torture chambers, extreme medical experiments, and Chile's most dangerous cult. Colonia Dignidad ('Dignity Colony') was a unique case in the world. It was a sect and an evil empire based upon sexual abuse and exploitation.
Rococo art is often dismissed as frivolous. But Waldemar Januszczak disagrees and in this three-part series he tries to bring Rococo art closer to us, and argues that the Rococo was the age in which the modern world was born.
Iliza Shlesinger's "Iliza's Locals" is a three part comedy special featuring the best up-and-coming comics in Los Angeles. Iliza sums it up best: "I love the LA comedy scene and have been out almost every night of my life for 17 years. I've watched the scene grow, I've watched comics grow and I want to give the LA comics coming up a chance to share their talent. Los Angeles has the best comics in the country and I want to share the new generation with people."
Ordinary people reveal their terrifying experiences with the paranormal through photographs, audio recordings, video evidence and chilling reenactments.
Examining what drove Harold Shipman to commit murder.
From the red earth of Broken Hill comes a look at one of the most unique emergency departments in the country. Experience just how different a life-threatening crisis can be in one of the most isolated locations on earth. 'Outback ER' introduces us to the incredible emergency response team who live and work in this remote region - the staff from Broken Hill Base Hospital Emergency Department, the Ambulance Service of NSW, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Proud Greenock lad Martin is coming home. He joins his mate Phil MacHugh on a riotous road trip showcasing the spirit of modern Scotland through its people and places.
Follows Rudy along the canals of St. Petersburg, Russia, to the Taj Mahal in India, into the jungles of Thailand's Golden Triangle and inside the tango halls of Buenos Aires.
Prepare yourself for an open and honest conversation between fathers, their sons, and the boy next door.
Galápagos, an archipelago formed by the ungovernable power of the elements. A paradise, dependent completely on the mercy of the currents, undergoes constant transformations, which grant the survival of all animals on land and in the water. Take a closer look at the most famous islands in the world! Be prepared to see Galápagos like you have never seen it before and you’ll be up for a surprise!
Convicted sex offender Lluís asks filmmaker Carles to make a documentary about his life to fix his image. He agrees, expecting an apology, but realizes Gros remains unrepentant. Carles undigs more of Gros's crimes and fights for justice.
Our Guy in Russia is the fourth in the series of critically-acclaimed adventure travelogues hosted by popular UK lorry mechanic and television daredevil, Guy Martin. He travels from Moscow to Siberia, and as usual ignores the traditional tourist attractions – preferring instead to follow his passions to discover what everyday life is really like in Russia. He rides with the Night Wolves – President Putin’s biker gang, and goes to work in the factory that produces one of Russia’s proudest exports – the Kalashnikov machine gun, to name but a few of his adventures in Russia.