Nicolas Philibert is one of the world's leading documentary makers and is the winner of a BAFTA and a Cesar. The protagonists in this documentary are the patients and staff at the La Borde psychiatric clinic in France. Each summer they perform a play on a stage set in the grounds of La Borde. The film charts the rehearsals for the play and allows the viewer a glimpse at life in one the world's most highly regarded psychiatric institutions.

Documentary about the Ed Wood Awards, created to celebrate the worst horror films ever made. With ballots cast by 'Midmar' readers, categories include Worst Teenage Horror Film and Vegetables Most Past Their Expiration Date. In addition to the awards this also contains the short 'The History of the Horror Film' by The Horror and Fantasy Society and 'Guilty Pleasures of the Horror Film' featuring members of the society.

Mark Sloper directs this feature-length documentary taking you through the thrills and spills of the 2013 British Superbike season. This year saw riders Shane Byrne and Ryuichi Kiyonari battle it out for the chance to become the first ever four-time champion.

Documentary about Russian avant-garde art collector George Costakis and the painters whose works feature in his vast collection. Director Barrie Gavin investigates the reasons behind Costakis's obsession with artists including Wassily Kandinsky, El Lissitzky and Alexander Rodchenko and takes a look at how he managed to protect them through the political disorder in Russia that saw many works of art destroyed.

Our early explorers paved the way for the development of America. They had the courage, the drive, the passion, to be the first and their discoveries proved to the world that America was a land of extraordinary resources and beauty. This program is about American explorers and pioneers who were pathfinders: those who first explored the valleys, rivers and mountains of America, and those who were the first to make it their home. Men like Christopher Columbus, Sir Francis Drake, Henry Hudson, James Cook, Daniel Boone, Robert Gray, Lewis and Clark, Charles Wilkes, John Fremont and many more.While outlining the exploration of our continent, this video also captures the great beauty and abundant natural resources of our great land. You'll see expansive landscapes and breathtaking vistas, from the eastern seaboard, where the pilgrims first set foot, to the dense forests of Shenandoah...from the great plains of the Midwest, to the soaring Rocky Mountains, and from the stark beauty of the southwestern desert to the magnificence of the California coastline.Our great explorers remain heroes, and their stories are both thrilling and fascinating. The Just the Facts Learning Seriesbrings these adventures alive in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun!

Docu-drama about the expedition that led mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary up Mount Everest. As part of the British team led by Brigadier John Hunt, Norgay and Hillary quashed pessimistic thoughts of the undefeatable mountain by making it to the summit on 29th May 1953 and becoming the first British mountaineering team to conquer the formidable peak.

Concluding part of the documentary series looking at the course of the First World War. This volume examines the events of 1918, the last year of the war, when Germany was on the verge of starvation following the successful British naval blockade of the North Sea ports. Gambling everything on a final knockout blow, the German army launched a series of lightning-fast attacks on the Western Front that were initially successful but that lacked the supplies needed to keep them going. When the Allies successfully counter-attacked it saw an end to the static warfare of the previous three years, and a return to the mobile warfare of 1914. By the 11th of November, the Germans were defeated and preparations were in place for the Peace Conference at Versailles.

Collection of documentaries which explore the lives and works of four celebrated authors. The documentaries are: 'The Madness of Sherlock Holmes', 'The Extraordinary Voyage of Jules Verne', 'The Initiation of Alice in Wonderland: The Looking Glass of Lewis Carroll' and 'Diary of a Vampire: The Legacy of Bram Stoker'.

Documentary about the unexpected adult fan base of the 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' (2010) television series. Voice actor John de Lancie first discovered this new demographic, affectionately dubbed the 'Bronies', after receiving numerous emails from fans about his portrayal of the show's villain, Discord. Curious to find out why the show appealed to this older group, de Lancie enlisted the help of producer Michael Brockhoff to film a documentary and learn more about the individuals themselves.

Documentary detailing how the world has changed since the advent of technology. Narrated by actor Tom Baker, this documentary focuses on developments in the military, particularly the changes in how wars are fought. Technological advances that are discussed include laundry detergent, aerosol sprays and the wristwatch.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'Kashgar', 'Pre-Romanesque Asturian' and 'Life in the Great Barrier Reef'.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Kings of Africa', 'The City of Navateos' and 'Storks'.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Glacier Explosion', 'The First Christians' and 'Coral in the Caribbean'.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Tomb of Rhodes', 'The Merchants of Atitlan' and 'The City in Flames'.

Actor Richard Todd presents this documentary on the iconic Elstree Studios, where many classic English films were made between 1927 and the programme's recording in the 1950s. As well as relating the history of the studios, situated near the towns of Borehamwood and Elstree in Hertfordshire, the documentary features footage from over 40 films made there, including the first feature film produced in the studios, 'The White Sheik' (1927), and Alfred Hitchcock's 'Blackmail' (1929).

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Dance of the Derviches', 'The Phoenix Bird' and 'The Tam-Tam'.

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Camels of Pushkar', 'Cape of Good Hope' and 'Dr. Schweitzer's Hospital'.

Documentary following a team of archaeologists in La Joya, Peru. Hoping to learn more about the Chachapoya people who lived on mountainous fringes between the years 800 and 1500 AD, the group traverse high-risk and high-altitude environments while on their expedition.

Historical documentary detailing the events leading to the Spanish War of Independence. On the 2nd of May 1808 the French army turned on its ally Spain, resulting in a war against Napoleon's forces which lasted nearly six years. This film tells the story of the fallen men who led the Spaniards in the war and helped regain their nation's identity.

The BBC's political commentator, Andrew Marr journeys across the globe to present this eight-part series tracing humanity's history over 70,000 years. Alongside re-enactments and state-of-the-art CGI, the series charts the major events in the story of mankind's development, from its earliest beginnings in Africa through to the position of dominance it holds today. The episodes are: 'Survival', 'Age of Empire', 'The Word and the Sword', 'Into the Light', 'Age of Plunder', 'Revolution', 'Age of Industry' and 'Age of Extremes'.

David Attenborough presents this series detailing the many and varied breeds of bird to be found around the world. In 'To Fly or Not to Fly', David traces the evolution of the bird back millions of years to the time of the dinosaurs. 'The Mastery of Flight' reveals the secrets behind birds' aeronautical skills. In 'The Insatiable Appetite', David looks at the tools birds use to help them forage for and consume food. 'Meat-Eaters' details the strategies and skills used by meat-eating scavengers. In 'Fishing for a Living', David looks at the birds who feed on the sea, from filter feeders to fish eagles. 'Signals and Songs' details the ways in which birds communicate, from song to colour patterns. In 'Finding Partners', David looks at the mating rituals and patterns and the part they play in a bird's life. In 'The Demands of the Egg', David looks at the dangers inherent in the natural urge to reproduce. 'The Problems of Parenthood' investigates the demands made on the parents of insatiably hungry young birds, while in 'The Limits of Endurance', David looks at the challenges birds must face in order to survive their constantly changing environment.

Collection of highlights from the 2010 US punk rock festival. The bands featured include Pennywise, Sum 41 and Bouncing Souls.

Freedom campaigner Ian R. Crane highlights a range of controversial issues that he claims are threatening basic freedoms worldwide, including the Swine Flu epidemic, European totalitarianism and the 'New World Order'.