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Michael Palin explores a nation of extremes, from dazzling natural wonders to deep political and economic turmoil, meeting communities across slums, forests, and mountains, while offering his characteristic warmth and curiosity, even when briefly detained by authorities. Venezuela is a huge oil rich country that has been called the most dangerous in South America; under authoritarian rule, financially in meltdown and facing massive social challenges from this economic collapse. But it is also one of the most beautiful places in the world where visitors are few and awe-inspiring regions remain unexplored.
In recent years, our knowledge of what goes on in our Ocean has been transformed. Blue Planet 2 uses cutting-edge breakthroughs in science and technology to explore new worlds, reveals astonishing creatures and extraordinary new animal behaviours. As we journey through our deep seas, coral reefs, open ocean, green seas and coasts we share these extraordinary new discoveries. But we now know that ocean health is under threat. Never has there been a more crucial time to explore our remotest seas, and to examine what the future will hold for our blue planet. Episodes:
Four-volume documentary collection about two of the greatest boxers of
the 20th century, Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali.
Don Henderson is a corporate marketing whiz at Mickey's Fast Food Restaurant chain, home of 'The Big One'. When he discovers that contaminated meat is getting into the frozen patties of the company's best-selling burger, his investigations uncover more than he bargained for. Directed by Richard Linklater and based on Eric Schlosser's best selling expose of America's junk food industry, Fast Food Nation features an all-star cast including Bruce Willis, Greg Kinnear, multi-million selling MTV Award winner Avril Lavigne, Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette and Oscar nominee Kris Kristofferson.
Georg Wübbolt directs this documentary celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legendary conductor's birth. The film traces Sir Georg Solti's career from his days as Toscanini's assistant at the Salzburg Festival, through to his famous recording of Wagner's 'Ring', culminating in his tenure as Musical Director at both the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
An intimate profile of the renowned conductor, composer and musician, who creates and plays music across a variety of genres. Includes contributions from Anne-Sophie Mutter, Oscar Peterson and Renee Fleming.
Lara Hudson presents this collection of five ten-minute Pilates workouts designed to give rapid results and slot into even the busiest of schedules. You can mix and match to target your own unique problem areas, or do all of them together for one total-body 50-minute workout. Routines are: 'Super Tones Buns and Thighs', 'Arm and Shoulder Shaper', 'Waist Slimmer', 'Total Body Blast' and 'Slim and Sleek Stretch'.
Profile of the celebrated authors Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte.
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?
An historical look at one of the most famous wars of the 19th Century which involved Russia against Britain, France, Turkey and Sardinia. Many soldiers were killed in battle and many others were ravaged by disease. The war featured Cardigan's famous Charge of the Light Brigade disaster and Florence Nightingale, noted for her efforts to help the sick and the wounded. With over 1500 illustrations.
BBC documentary series, using cutting-edge CGI effects to explore life on earth in the time before the dinosaurs, when the planet was ruled by an extraordinary succession of plants and animals, including a two-tonne fish that could come on land to hunt, and four-metre sea scorpions that prowled the ocean depths.
Thought-provoking political documentary by Canadian filmmakers Jennifer Abbott and Mark Achbar. In the mid-19th century, American corporations began to be legally recognised as individuals, a move that has given them unprecedented rights. In collaboration with novelist Joel Bakan, the filmmakers pose the question: if a corporation was a person, what sort of person would it be? Applying psychiatric principles and social research, they come to the conclusion that this 'person' would be a power-hungry, egocentric and highly destructive psychopath. The film won Best Documentary World Cinema Audience Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.
A close-up look at some of the world's most desirable and powerful cars, revealing the secrets of their aesthetic and technical superiority. Cars featured include: Lamborghini Diablo and Miura; Jaguar XJ220; Viper; Corvette; Mustang; AC Cobra; GT40; F1 Espace; and Porsche 959.
Powerful political documentary shot in the occupied territories of Palestine, drawing a parallel between the Israeli-Palestinian struggle and the ancient myths of Samson and Masada.
Transporting you to locations across the globe and back in time through tens of millions of years, Planet Dinosaur uses unique hi-tech graphics to bring to life the most awesome and amazing creatures that ever lived. Almost all the dinosaurs featured were discovered in the last 10 years or so and forced a rewriting of the prehistory books. Palaeontologists now know that dinosaurs spread to every part of the globe, and evolved in ways so monstrous, horrific and bizarre they make T Rex look very tame indeed. Planet Dinosaur is a completely immersive visual experience studded with curious facts and jaw-dropping action as well as charismatic monsters. Presenting a brand-new global perspective on the prehistoric era, the series re-creates the creatures, their habitats and how they lived, from analysing their bones to watching them fight to the death.
Liverpool Football Club returned to the pinnacle of continental football at the end of the 2018-19 season, lifting their sixth European Cup on the back of a record-breaking league campaign. Having watched their team rack-up a stunning 97 points and take the battle for the Premier League crown to the final day, Kopites descended upon Madrid to draw the curtain on one of the finest season’s in their history. And, in the heat of the Spanish capital, Jurgen Klopp’s men stepped out in the Champions League final for the second year running. This time it was Tottenham Hotspur who stood in their way and, this time, the famous old trophy returned to Anfield after a 14-year absence. This was a season in which the Reds were firm and thrilling throughout, with a defence as solid as any in the club’s rich history and a strike-force that struck fear into teams throughout Europe. It was a season in which technical superiority and a collective will to win produced unforgettable results and, at times, defied belief. Disc 1: Season Highlights of every game. Disc 2: Champions League - Semi-Final 2nd Leg vs Barcelona (Full Game), and Champions League - Final vs Tottenham (Full Game)
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.
Documentary about the life, tragic death and legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales. Known as the people's princess, they respected and related to Diana as a mother and a public figure. She was an avid campaigner for causes she believed in and helped to make the British monarchy more accessible and relatable. This documentary looks at her life and her work and the legacy she left behind.
Dan Snow presents this three-part BBC documentary in which he examines events from the year 1066 which changed the course of British and European history. Alongside dramatic reconstructions, Snow explores the power struggle between the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans as Norwegian King Harald Hardrada (Clive Russell), King Harold Godwinson of England (Adam James) and William of Normandy (Ed Stoppard) contest the English throne, before the decisive Battle of Hastings on October 14th 1066.
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