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Chris Packham uses groundbreaking science and brand-new behaviour to delve deep beneath the skin and discover the unique features that have made certain animal groups successful.
Chris Packham uses groundbreaking science and brand-new behaviour to delve deep beneath the skin and discover the unique features that have made certain animal groups successful. close
Accompanied only by music the film alternates between shots of pilgrims near the tomb of Saint Sergei in Sergiyev Posad, Russia and pilgrims at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico.
Accompanied only by music the film alternates between shots of pilgrims near the tomb of Saint Sergei in Sergiyev Posad, Russia and pilgrims at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico. close
Extraordinary Women highlights the lives of 13 women, a mix of saints and sinners, who lived their lives to the full. It celebrates their achievements, more
Extraordinary Women highlights the lives of 13 women, a mix of saints and sinners, who lived their lives to the full. It celebrates their achievements, exposes their flaws, but also poses the unsettling question, does such success also bring happiness? close
A Royal Hangover is a feature length documentary about the ambivalent alcohol culture of Britain. Think Bowling For Columbine, only with alcohol instead more
A Royal Hangover is a feature length documentary about the ambivalent alcohol culture of Britain. Think Bowling For Columbine, only with alcohol instead of guns. Drinking for Britain: We don't shoot ourselves to death here, we kill ourselves with drink - much more dignified! close
Recounting the absurd and paradoxical history of Colombia's thirty-year struggle with international drug trafficking, at once a farce and a tragedy, as more
Recounting the absurd and paradoxical history of Colombia's thirty-year struggle with international drug trafficking, at once a farce and a tragedy, as seen through the eyes of the extravagant pet of the most powerful drug baron in history: a hippopotamus named Pablo. close
Boasting an amazing selection of the most watched, most influential and most highly acclaimed programmes ever made, The 50 Greatest Television Dramas more
Boasting an amazing selection of the most watched, most influential and most highly acclaimed programmes ever made, The 50 Greatest Television Dramas presents a long overdue assessment of the rich heritage television drama has to offer. Channel 4 invited over 200 of Britain's top television drama professionals – writers, directors, producers and commissioners – to take part in an exclusive poll to discover what they consider the finest dramas ever produced. close
After completing the Pope’s visit to the UK, the historian of science Dr. Thomas Dixon dug into the BBC archives to study the complex relationship between more
After completing the Pope’s visit to the UK, the historian of science Dr. Thomas Dixon dug into the BBC archives to study the complex relationship between religion and science. From American creationists to physicists working with the Large Hadron Collider, he traces the expansion of scientific knowledge and asks whether there is still room for God in the modern world. close
Interviews with people associated with the performer and clips help to illuminate the development of the icon and myth. Interviewees include a former police officer and a plastic surgeon.
Interviews with people associated with the performer and clips help to illuminate the development of the icon and myth. Interviewees include a former police officer and a plastic surgeon. close
The documentary “An Alien Autopsy” was one of the most scandalous and most popular programs in the history of television broadcasting. It has sparked more
The documentary “An Alien Autopsy” was one of the most scandalous and most popular programs in the history of television broadcasting. It has sparked some of the most heated debates and viewers around the world have been wondering for more than a decade whether it was a complete falsification or maybe there was something about the story beyond the question of the authenticity of the autopsy recording. “An alien autopsy: Real History explores this phenomenon and answers many questions that have accumulated over the years. What was the role of Disney, the U.S. government and individuals in this story? Was the film falsified or not? If it's a fake, who did the autopsy and who made the alien body? close
The ancient culture of the Moche people, which preceded the Inca civilization in modern Peru, is known for huge temples comparable in size to the Egyptian more
The ancient culture of the Moche people, which preceded the Inca civilization in modern Peru, is known for huge temples comparable in size to the Egyptian pyramids. The most famous are two buildings - the temple of the Sun and the temple of the moon. It is definitely the largest and most important monumental structure in South America. The recent discovery of royal moche tombs, as well as ceremonial rooms dedicated to their gods, suggests that this people can be compared culturally with the ancient Greeks and with the advanced civilizations of the Middle East, Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. close
Documentary focusing on the Japanese Godzilla, featuring interviews with such people as Director Jun Fukuda, the wide of the late Ishiro Honda and Alex more
Documentary focusing on the Japanese Godzilla, featuring interviews with such people as Director Jun Fukuda, the wide of the late Ishiro Honda and Alex Cox. This documentary incorporates footage from rare shows like "Ultra Q" and films like "King Kong Escapes". close
Big hail, high winds, and extreme lightning shows are nothing compared to the real “Strangest Weather on Earth” – from raining frogs to volcano smoke more
Big hail, high winds, and extreme lightning shows are nothing compared to the real “Strangest Weather on Earth” – from raining frogs to volcano smoke rings, instant ice storms to huge sandstorms – this series presents fascinating explorations as to what causes each one. Each episode will feature several examples of weird, wacky and extreme weather such as airborne fish, saucer clouds, and a wave made of rock. close
On April 8th 1994, Kurt Cobain - the lead singer of post-punk band Nirvana - was found dead in his Seattle home of an apparent shotgun wound to the head more
On April 8th 1994, Kurt Cobain - the lead singer of post-punk band Nirvana - was found dead in his Seattle home of an apparent shotgun wound to the head and three times the lethal dose of heroin in his system. Today, the cause of his death is still debated. This film charts the tragic downward spiral and increasing isolation of this hero of a generation, which even his marriage to Courtney Love and the birth of his daughter Frances Bean could not stop. close
The documentary Tattoos: A Scarred History tells about scientific research in the field of tattoo research. Scientists have studied the culture and nature more
The documentary Tattoos: A Scarred History tells about scientific research in the field of tattoo research. Scientists have studied the culture and nature of tattoos, tried to determine what motivates people who want to apply this or that permanent decoration on the skin.
In the film Tattoos: The history of scars tells about terrible legends and terrible diseases associated with this art. Scientists are also trying to answer the question: does tattoos have a future? close
In six episodes this documentary series from UKTV History covers the 41 kings and queens of England from 1066 to the present -- almost 1000 years of monarchs. more
In six episodes this documentary series from UKTV History covers the 41 kings and queens of England from 1066 to the present -- almost 1000 years of monarchs. It shows how the history of the UK was reflected by the history of their monarchs. This UKTV History program covers the more intimate natures of the persons behind the monarchy. It shows how those privileged few have shaped the UK and made the UK what it is today. The six episodes are (1) Normans to Magna Carta (1066-1216); (2) Middle Ages (1216-1485); (3) The Tudors (1485-1603); (4) The Stuarts (1603-1714); (5) The Hanoverians (1714-1837); and (6) The Moderns (1837-Present). close
The exhibition “Manet: Life on Canvas” at the Royal Academy of Arts in London was the first ever exhibition dedicated exclusively to portraits of Edward more
The exhibition “Manet: Life on Canvas” at the Royal Academy of Arts in London was the first ever exhibition dedicated exclusively to portraits of Edward Manet. The works collected specifically for this exhibition from almost all continents of the world cover the entire period of the mysterious and sometimes controversial painter.
About 50 portraits were presented at the exhibition, including portraits of his permanent model, wife Suzanne Leenhoff, and celebrities of the time - Antonin Proust, Emil Zola, Stefan Mallarme. In all the works presented at the exhibition, the artist can be traced an innovative and ahead of its time approach to painting portraits.
In the film you can also see behind-the-scenes shootings, usually inaccessible to the general public - about how the preparation of the exhibition was going. close
Thanks to fragments from the concerts of Lenny Kravitz’s 2014 European tour, his interviews and filming rehearsals, the viewer gets a unique chance to more
Thanks to fragments from the concerts of Lenny Kravitz’s 2014 European tour, his interviews and filming rehearsals, the viewer gets a unique chance to learn more about the creative process, which lies in the basis of not only Kravitz’s music, but also the staging of his performances. close
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN open its fifth season with Canaletto & the Art of Venice, an immersive journey into the life and art of Venice’s famous view-painter. more
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN open its fifth season with Canaletto & the Art of Venice, an immersive journey into the life and art of Venice’s famous view-painter. No artist better captures the essence and allure of Venice than Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as Canaletto. The remarkable group of over 200 paintings, drawings and prints on display offer unparalleled insight into the artistry of Canaletto and his contemporaries, and the city he became a master at capturing. The film also offers the chance to step inside two official royal residences - Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle – to learn more about the artist, and Joseph Smith, the man who introduced Canaletto to Britain. close
When "American Psycho" was released early in 2000 it reaffirmed author Bret Easton Ellis as the controversial "bad boy" of contemporary American Fiction. more
When "American Psycho" was released early in 2000 it reaffirmed author Bret Easton Ellis as the controversial "bad boy" of contemporary American Fiction. "This is Not an Exit" reveals the world inhabited by Ellis. close
Planet Earth is home to seven billion people. But there are powerful forces under our feet. The weather in the atmosphere changes every minute. In 2011, more
Planet Earth is home to seven billion people. But there are powerful forces under our feet. The weather in the atmosphere changes every minute. In 2011, the planet went crazy. It's been an unusual year. Severe earthquakes, record numbers of tornadoes and catastrophic tsunamis. Thousands of people died. Scientists are trying to explain what is happening. This is the story of 2011, when the Earth went mad. close
The Old Testament book of Exodus tells the story of Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt. This documentary explores this exodus and Moses to find proof more
The Old Testament book of Exodus tells the story of Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt. This documentary explores this exodus and Moses to find proof that he really did exist. Records found in Egypt, recent scientific discoveries, and research propose that he did live. Learn how a distant volcano and flooding of the Nile could be related to the ten plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. close
Waldemar Januszczak explores the impact of Mary Magdalene's myth on art and artists. In art all Christian saints are inventions but Mary Magdalene has more
Waldemar Januszczak explores the impact of Mary Magdalene's myth on art and artists. In art all Christian saints are inventions but Mary Magdalene has been the subject of more invention and re-invention than any other. close
Joining Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas on his annual pilgrimage to the Cannes Film Festival, filmmaker Mark Cousins gives an intimate glimpse into more
Joining Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas on his annual pilgrimage to the Cannes Film Festival, filmmaker Mark Cousins gives an intimate glimpse into the life of the legendary icon behind some of the most controversial and acclaimed films of all time. close