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Over three hours of action from the 2003 TT races. All 8 races are covered from the road, the air, on-bike and from kerb-cams.
Max Power visits some of the biggest car shows of the year in Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris, Sydney and Birmingham, checking out the new machines such as the 1200 bhp Skyline R34 and the Wing's West R34. Also included is a behind-the-scenes look at the cult racing film 'Getaway in Stockholm, an interview with the elusive Mr X and not forgetting the Max Babes.
Over 220 spectacular crashes featuring the megaliths of motorsport - the Monster Trucks - from events such as the Paris Dakar race and the European Truck Racing Cup.
Profile of world motorcycle champion Juan Manuel Fangio who, within 10 years of appearing on the racing circuits in 1948, had become World Champion 5 times and went on to win the title a further 10 times. Fangio drove for Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Maserati and Mercedes-Benz and his partner in the Silver Arrows team was another legendary driver, Stirling Moss. This documentary re-lives some of the highlights from Fangio's career and includes an exclusive interview with the late, great man himself.
The demise of the dinosaurs, 65 million years ago, did not leave the world empty. A succession of extraordinary creatures has since come and gone, leading to our own ancestors, and yet we know virtually nothing about them. These bizarre beasts were some of the most fascinating creatures ever to have inhabited our planet. The award-winning team that brought us Walking With Dinosaurs now explores the rise of the mammals. The latest scientific findings, advanced computer graphics and strong natural history stories are combined as we return to the sights and sounds of extinct worlds... this time full of life you hardly knew existed. Walking With Beasts takes you on a journey through time to distant worlds: from the hottest, wettest climate the earth has ever known to one of the coldest... the Ice Age. See the early forerunners of the whale (walking!), avoid the carnivorous pig the size of a rhino, and pity the horse the size of a cat, eaten by a bird the height of a man! And we humans are not safe either... mighty saber-toothed cats with teeth the size of carving knives have a taste for our own ancestors!
John Betjeman double bill. In 'Betjeman's London' entertainment writer Peter Gammond presents a guide to the late Poet Laureate's home town of London. Betjeman was born in Kentish Town, and later lived in Highgate and Chelsea; he loved the city's architecture, railway stations, theatres and pubs, and all his favourite haunts are revisited here. 'Betjeman's Britain' traces Betjeman's footsteps through his favourite haunts in Norfolk, North Cornwall and London. Both titles are available separately.
A helicopter-mounted camera provides the aerial views in this unique exploration of the Jersey landscape. Included are panoramic views of the whole island, a complete circuit of its coast (examining its cliffs, caves, and castles), and new perspectives on such famous features as Jersey Zoo and the island's vineyards and lavender fields.
Experience the thrills of a high-risk lifestyle from the safety of your armchair with this compilation of over twenty different rides, filmed with high-tech cameras which place you firmly in the hot seat. Includes a flight in the Tornado fighter plane, parachuting with the Red Devils, truck racing and bungy-jumping.
RAC Rally-winning driver Tony Mason chooses his top 30 rally cars and presents this overview of their place in the world rally scene. Among the cars included are the Lancia Stratos, Audi Quattro, Austin Healey, Mini Cooper, Toyota Celica, Renault Alpine, Porsche 911 and Talbot Sunbeam Lotus.
Ken Wardrop writes and directs this documentary which examines the relationship between a mother and her son. The film focuses on a group of men in Oklahoma, who live a variety of different lifestyles, as they spend time with their mothers and discuss their relationships, often exposing an emotional side of their masculinity.
The Keeping Score: Revolutions in Music series centers on music that changed the face of the arts. In this release, Michael Tilson Thomas explores what went into Beethoven's EROICA, including elements of the composer's personal history. This masterful symphony was a highly personal work that challenged listeners in a way that music had not done in the past.
Documentary about five young British freestyle footballers who journey across the Americas to Argentina in the hope of meeting their hero, Diego Maradona. With no money for food, accommodation or travel, the boys hustle and busk their way from London to Buenos Aires using only their football skills and their charm, often being forced to go hungry and to sleep rough. The voyage of adventure and self-discovery that takes these boys far from their homes will change their lives forever. But will they eventually get to meet their idol?
Werner Herzog directs this documentary about the creation of the Internet and the connected modern world it has spawned. Consulting experts, Herzog explores the origins of the Internet and looks at what could lie in store for its future, including whether it would be possible for humans to live on Mars. The film-maker takes an in depth look at a myriad of subjects including cybersecurity, privacy, robots, artificial intelligence, gaming and the interconnections of the online world and meets those who have had the unfortunate experience of learning first-hand about the darker aspects of the modern Internet age.
Memory reveals the chilling, untold origins of Ridley Scott's cinematic masterpiece Alien, rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, parasitology, H.P. Lovecraft's weird fiction, the art of Francis Bacon, and the symbiotic genius of Dan O Bannon (writer), H.R. Giger (designer), and, of course, Ridley Scott. Discover a treasure trove of unreleased materials from the O Bannon and Giger estates, including original story notes, rejected designs and storyboards, sketches and concept art, behind-the-scenes photographs and footage, and Dan O'Bannon's never-before-seen, original 29-page script from 1971, titled Memory .
This stunningly ambitious series brings to life the most memorable events in the history of the solar system, by using groundbreaking visual effects to tell the thrilling story of all eight planets. Transporting you to the surface of these dynamic worlds to witness the moments of high drama that shaped each one, The Planets reveals how the latest science allows us to unlock their past lives. It pieces together clues of magnificent lost waterfalls on Mars, the mass planetary migrations as they jostled for position early in their history, and even the distant fate of Saturn as one of its moons awakens to form a beautiful water world.
Steven Cantor directs this biopic of the prodigal ballet genius, Sergei Polunin, who became the youngest ever principal dancer for the British Royal Ballet at the age of 19. The documentary charts his early life in Ukraine, his rapid ascension within the Royal Ballet in London, and his growing dissatisfaction and ultimate departure from the group two years later.
Historical BBC documentary that depicts the work of codebreaker Gordon Welchman. During the Second World War, Welchman worked alongside Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, breaking German ciphers, and played a key role in cracking the Enigma machine. Following the war he moved to the United States and, after retiring, released a book detailing his work for both the US and UK military which led to him being ostracised by the National Security Agency.
Documentary about the Suskind family who connected with their autistic son Owen through his love of Disney films. Having been diagnosed with regressive autism at 3-years-old, the Suskind's youngest son Owen lost his ability to speak and later developed an obsessive interest in animated Disney movies. The family decided to use this interest as a way of interacting with their son and took on the roles of his favourite characters - a creative method which would effectively restore Owen's ability to speak over years of practice.
High fashion documentary centring on the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala, or Met Ball, one of the most prestigious and highly-anticipated social events in the fashion calendar. The documentary follows Andrew Bolton, the curator of the Costume Institute as he prepares for the upcoming event and exhibition. Featuring interviews with famous designers and commentators including Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano and Anna Wintour as they muse on fashion as art.
Three-part series that looks at the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler. Examining the key moments of his life, the programme begins by exploring the first three decades of Hitler's life in which he became leader of the Nazi Party and goes on to examine his time in power, his rise to prominence and his vision for both himself and Germany. The episodes are: 'Opportunist', 'Performer' and 'Fuhrer'.
Documentary focusing on the history and culture of the Gullah people, the ancestors of African slaves who came to America through South Carolina and the Sea Islands.
Laughter Yoga, Laughter Parties, Laughercize and other laughter oriented health trends have spawned a new approach to laughter. It involves using laughter to make people laugh instead of jokes. Simple laughter according to Laughology, may be helpful in reducing heart disease, fighting stress and increasing immunity. Laughology features “The Laughman,” Doug Collins, a Memphis resident who is said to have the most contagious laugh in the world.
Documentary examining the debilitating addictions of the American working class. Irish film-maker Tony Monaghan, who himself came from a poor family and had little education, examines the addiction issues of American construction workers in St. Louis, Missouri, where he runs his own building business. Through interviews with some of the hard workers of the American Midwest, Tony tries to gain an insight into their lives, why they turned to drink and drugs, and how they manage to remain functional in everyday life. |
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