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How did a small island once rule over a quarter of the world's population? This shared history still shapes us today - and billions of people are part of its story.
The specter of drug trafficking haunts Europe. Struggling with ultra-violent criminal groups that control the vast majority of cocaine trade, European police forces are overwhelmed. The epicenter of all this trafficking: the Netherlands. A nation at the forefront of international trade and drug policy. This two-part film delves into the origins of European drug trafficking through the unique history of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Invented 2700 years ago, closely linked to the destiny of empires and wars, money has changed the course of civilizations. From ancient Greece to contemporary America via ancient China and the French Revolution up to today's dematerialization of money initiated by Bitcoin, this documentary series deciphers the place it has played for millennia.
The famous racing driver Jason Watt drove wrong and became paralyzed for life. Now he has got another chance through his son Noah, who will also be a race car driver. They share the dream of becoming the best in the world, but it's hard to be a father and son when there's so much at stake.
The Librije of Jonnie and Thérèse Boer has had three stars for more than twenty years: a rare achievement. Now it is time for the next generation. Their children Isabelle and Jimmie and chef Nelson Tanate bought in. They will be followed in this process for a year.
Series in which intrepid presenter Kate Humble follows the ancient frankincense trade route of Arabia across the amazing modern world of the Middle East. Kate's journey along the 2,000-mile trail that first connected the Arab world with the West takes her on a quest that's steeped in history, searing with desert heat, and full of characters and adventure.
The only program on brazilian tv dedicated only to international subjects, Sem Fronteiras explains what happens around the world
A reality show following a family-owned mining company drilling for jade in the B.C., Canada.
International trade has been ferried around the world via boat for centuries. If the business of shipping stopped tomorrow, half the world would starve, and the other half would freeze. A testament of humanity's will to tame the elements and expand our reach; shipping has pioneered new technologies, revolutionized the global economy and reshaped the world as we know it.
Omar Chaparro takes his son on a motorcycle trip to Chihuahua to show him his humble origins. You think you are teaching your son a lesson, but he may have more to learn.
The family of Wong Yuk-Ting, the chairman of a five-star hotel chain, has always assumed that the business would be passed down to the younger generation. But when Yuk-Ting suddenly dies and the business is strangely handed to an outsider named Ko Fung, the family goes up in arms, and Ko Fung quickly becomes embroiled in a tangled power struggle with the family.
When death is your business, what is your life? For the Fisher family, the world outside of their family-owned funeral home continues to be at least as challenging as—and far less predictable than—the one inside.
After the death of her husband, the leader of Loetwara business ring, Erin is being prevented by his cousin from inheriting his assets. At the same time, she needs to not only fight to survive but also preserve everything that rightfully belongs to her son. Everything she is confronted with, work, money and even love, comes seeking something from her. Erin calls all of this the war of money".
Alphonse, a quadragenarian going through a professional and marital crisis, reconnects with a father he barely knew and discovers a surprising new calling. Along the way, he meets a galaxy of women, each more exciting and quirkier than the last, plunging him into a journey that is both perilous and transgressive, yet filled with kindness.
Famous comedian Gad Elmaleh moves to LA to reconnect with his son and must learn to live without the celebrity perks he's accustomed to in France.
After loosing his wife and baby, a man finds a baby boy and raises him. The lakorn slowly shows the relationship and the difficulties for the both of them, from alcohol addiction to being bullied.
Xiang Qian, the hardworking son of laborers, and Xun Zhao, raised in a cultured family, marry despite her parents’ objections. As Xiang Qian pours all his energy into climbing the ranks of a top investment firm, Xun Zhao struggles with the reality of becoming a full-time housewife. Unable to adapt and feeling increasingly left behind, their once-passionate relationship begins to crumble under the weight of ambition, sacrifice, and growing distance.
The Porcelain series takes its starting point in actual historic events surrounding a shipment of porcelain from Asia to Europe in the 17th century. On the morning of Christmas 1601 the San Jago set sail from Goa bound for Lisbon. The cargo included the first consignment of South East Asian porcelain destined for the European market. On 14 March 1602, off the coast of St. Helena, the San Jago unexpectedly encountered three Dutch ships and a fierce battle followed. After three days of fighting the Portuguese surrendered and the Dutch took possession of the San Jago. This historic event formed the basis for a three-part television series called "Porcelain" filmed in Vietnam and broadcasted on Vietnamese television in March 2010.
There was a fire in the middle of the night at Kairoutei that was caused by a man. Even though Jiang Yuan Xing managed to stay alive, she was severely burned, disfigured and had a mark on her neck from being strangled and everyone suspects that her boyfriend and rich second generation Cheng Cheng was the person behind everything. The fire alarmed the police and they started to investigate everything, not only the arson but everyone in the Gao Family.
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Bob the Builder and his machine team are ready to tackle any project. Bob and the Can-Do Crew demonstrate the power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and follow-through. The team always shows that “The Fun Is In Getting It Done!”
The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary artist. Jackson discusses her controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime show performance with Justin Timberlake, her father Joe Jackson, the death of her brother Michael Jackson, and more.
Follow Rubble and his pup family as they use their awesome construction vehicles to build and repair whatever the town of Builder Cove needs in high-stakes adventures.
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.
Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are defined by the current explosion of internet porn-whether they're creating it, consuming it, or both.
The F Word is a British food magazine and cookery programme featuring chef Gordon Ramsay. The programme covers a wide range of topics, from recipes to food preparation and celebrity food fads. The programme is made by Optomen Television and aired weekly on Channel 4. The theme tune for the series is "The F-Word" from the Babybird album Bugged.
Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world.
An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magical school bus.
Follow different Trainers around the Pokémon world as they grow and evolve with their Pokémon.
This compelling series investigates the motives and m.o. of female murderers. While males are often driven by anger, impulse and destruction, women usually have more complex, long-term reasons to kill.
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.
A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
Morgan Freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act of creation and other big questions that mankind has continuously asked.
Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.
This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.
