Behind every great genius was a great rival - an unstoppable adversary whose incredible vision, determination, and ambition is their match. Out of their more
Behind every great genius was a great rival - an unstoppable adversary whose incredible vision, determination, and ambition is their match. Out of their struggles came the world's most brilliant inventions, the spoils of the heated battle between competitors. close
Lives, loves and scandals - this new and exclusive three-part series takes an intimate look behind the closed doors of one of the most celebrated royal more
Lives, loves and scandals - this new and exclusive three-part series takes an intimate look behind the closed doors of one of the most celebrated royal dynasties in British constitutional history. Based on a book by Tracy Borman and presented by Tracy, the series is packed with atmospheric reconstructions bringing to life history's enduring personalities, including Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, and the age in which they lived. From known historical scandal, to the minute details of Tudor habits and rituals, this series is entirely dedicated to revealing the 'private' aspects of life at court. close
In this two-part miniseries adaptation of the classic adventure novel, young Jim Hawkins is the only one who can direct a schooner to an island known more
In this two-part miniseries adaptation of the classic adventure novel, young Jim Hawkins is the only one who can direct a schooner to an island known for buried treasure. But aboard the ship is a mysterious man whose true motives challenge Jim's trust in the entire crew. close
The story of the determined Scotland Yard Officers who worked to prove who was responsible for the death of Alexander Litvinenko, in one of the most complex more
The story of the determined Scotland Yard Officers who worked to prove who was responsible for the death of Alexander Litvinenko, in one of the most complex and dangerous investigations in the history of the Metropolitan Police. close
Bonekickers was a BBC drama about a team of archaeologists, set at the fictional Wessex University. It made its début on 8 July 2008 and ran for one series. more
Bonekickers was a BBC drama about a team of archaeologists, set at the fictional Wessex University. It made its début on 8 July 2008 and ran for one series.
It was written by Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes creators Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah. It was produced by Michele Buck and Damien Timmer of Mammoth Screen Ltd and co-produced with Monastic Productions. Archaeologist and Bristol University academic Mark Horton acted as the series' archaeological consultant. Adrian Lester has described the programme as "CSI meets Indiana Jones [...] There's an element of the crime procedural show, there's science, conspiracy theories – and there's a big underlying mystery that goes through the whole six-episode series."
Much of the series was filmed in the City of Bath, Somerset, with locations including the University of Bath campus. Additional locations included Brean Down Fort and Kings Weston House, Chavenage House for episodes 5 & 6 and Sheldon Manor.
On 21 November 2008 Broadcast magazine revealed the show would not be returning for a second series. close
In 1970s NYC, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places.
In 1970s NYC, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places. close
March 1945. In the United States, research on the creation of an atomic bomb is in full swing in Los Alamos. American intelligence establishes that Soviet more
March 1945. In the United States, research on the creation of an atomic bomb is in full swing in Los Alamos. American intelligence establishes that Soviet agents operate in this center. And the information she sends to Moscow is likely intercepted by the Germans and could be used by them to produce lethal weapons.
The Russians use an absolutely impenetrable cipher, but a new German decryption machine can crack even disposable codes. It is located in Chokha Castle in Lower Silesia. This is where Captain Jörg arrives for service. Obersturmbanführer Globke, who heads a top-secret facility, has a new employee suspicious and is being monitored. close
Historian Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of three great thinkers whose ideas shaped the modern world - Karl Marx, Frederick Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.
Historian Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of three great thinkers whose ideas shaped the modern world - Karl Marx, Frederick Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud. close
A conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history. This is the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth more
A conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history. This is the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination—as the fate of the country hangs in the balance. close
The story of Shell, one of several spy networks operating in Portugal during the Second World War. Directed by the British who operated in Portugal between more
The story of Shell, one of several spy networks operating in Portugal during the Second World War. Directed by the British who operated in Portugal between 1941 and 1942, it had a plan to destroy infrastructures and act as a counterintelligence unit in case the country was invaded by the Germans. close
Snapphanar is a Swedish miniseries which aired in three parts on Sveriges Television during Christmas 2006, directed by Måns Mårlind and Björn Stein. more
Snapphanar is a Swedish miniseries which aired in three parts on Sveriges Television during Christmas 2006, directed by Måns Mårlind and Björn Stein. The historical drama is about the Snapphane peasant rebel movement which fought against the Swedish rule of Scania in the 17th century. The "Snapphanar" was a rebellion people, who fought secretly for Denmark during 1660-1700.
The miniseries were criticised by historians due to a perceived lack of historical accuracy. The Scanian nationalist attitudes portrayed in the series did not exist in the 17th century, and the term snapphane, which is used for self-identification in the series, was in fact a derogatory term used by Swedes. close
Dateline: November 1967. Within klicks of Danang, Vietnam, sits a U.S. Army base, bar and hospital on China Beach filled with wounded soldiers and one more
Dateline: November 1967. Within klicks of Danang, Vietnam, sits a U.S. Army base, bar and hospital on China Beach filled with wounded soldiers and one very lovely but damaged Army Nurse Colleen McMurphy. Many heroes, dead and alive, try to make sense of life and death in between bourbon, bullets and battles. close
This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future of Russian politics.
This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future of Russian politics. close
Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.
Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world. close
Oleg Koshevoy, Lyubov Shevtsova, Ulyana Gromova, Sergey Tyulenin are ordinary Soviet high school students who lived in the small Ukrainian town of Krasnodon. more
Oleg Koshevoy, Lyubov Shevtsova, Ulyana Gromova, Sergey Tyulenin are ordinary Soviet high school students who lived in the small Ukrainian town of Krasnodon. They dreamed of love and made plans for the future. But their lives were turned upside down by war. On the territory occupied by the fascists, the guys create the resistance organization “Young Guard” and lead a heroic fight against the invaders. close
The story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, more
The story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, DeGaulle and MacArthur. The series examines the two wars as one contiguous timeline starting in 1914 and concluding in 1945 with these unique individuals coming of age in World War I before ultimately calling the shots in World War II. close
Count Alexander Rostov finds himself going from riches to rags following the Russian revolution. A Soviet tribunal banishes him to the attic room of an more
Count Alexander Rostov finds himself going from riches to rags following the Russian revolution. A Soviet tribunal banishes him to the attic room of an opulent hotel, where, oblivious to the world outside, he discovers the true value of friendship, family and love. close
The adventure series “Son of the Raven” tells about the events that take place in the 12th century. It all begins on a dark night off the coast of one more
The adventure series “Son of the Raven” tells about the events that take place in the 12th century. It all begins on a dark night off the coast of one of the Baltic islands. Here in the midst of a storm, pirates look for their next victim. They notice a merchant ship and display a false lighthouse. The ship, flying on the reefs, breaks up, and the sea throws on the shore the coveted prey.
Among the wreckage is found a cradle with a miraculously surviving baby, and on its edge immediately sit a crow. Considering that this is a sign from above, the heroes of the historical series “Son of the Raven” decide to keep the boy with them. Leader Radomir (Boris Shcherbakov), who lost his son in one of the raids, takes the baby into his family and names him Roarg, or the Son of the Raven... close
A young landowner Boris Raisky after a long absence comes to his family estate, where his cousins Vera and Marfenka live. Nature is passionate and artistic, more
A young landowner Boris Raisky after a long absence comes to his family estate, where his cousins Vera and Marfenka live. Nature is passionate and artistic, Paradise falls in love with Faith. The girl is passionate, intelligent, beautiful. Faith is cold with him, but Paradise feels that there is a passion and a secret in it. Over time, it is discovered that Vera has an affair with Mark Volokhov, who is under police supervision. Volokhov is a man who inspires fear in the city, rejected by society. Faith’s relationship with him is dramatic. Volokhov is a preacher of free love. Intelligent, proud Faith cannot reconcile with his views. A scandal breaks out, which can be extinguished with the help of the landowner Tushin, who is in love with Vera. close
Adventure TV movie on the motives of the adventure novel “The Wall” Vladimir Medinsky . In 1609, the Polish king Sigismund III goes to Moscow, but first more
Adventure TV movie on the motives of the adventure novel “The Wall” Vladimir Medinsky . In 1609, the Polish king Sigismund III goes to Moscow, but first intends to capture Smolensk. There comes Grigory Koldyrev, a young employee, who became aware that in fact the king wants to find the treasures of the hospitaliers in the city.
But the local voivode Shein does not search for treasures, he needs to strengthen the city, return the escaped adopted son Sanka and find a traitor who can issue plans for the fortress to the enemy. His future son-in-law and son of the citadel builder Andrei is sure that fears are in vain. Gregory is trying to unravel the legend of "treasures" and "calculate the traitor." close
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