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Exploration of great archaeological discoveries, fascinating ancient civilizations, forgotten architectural marvels and tantalizing historical mysteries.

An immersive, action-packed and discovery-led series following International teams of archaeologists during the excavation season in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.

Using the very latest in drone and aerial photographic technology, tour across countries and their seasons, getting a unique view from above.

The lives of people living in Alaska with the railroad as a backdrop.

Drone cameras tour unique homes around the world, exploring surroundings and interiors. Owners reveal secluded locations and what drew them to the properties. Secret passages, customized spaces, natural features, and more.

The most iconic and historic buildings from the ancient and medieval world are examined using CGI animation to reveal how they were built.

Ant Middleton leads a team of eight volunteers to recreate the perilous voyage led by Captain William Bligh in 1789 following the famous mutiny on the H.M.S. Bounty.

A series exploring the history, archaeology and truths behind legendary creatures such as vampires, cyclops, sea monsters, and dragons.

Scientists study the nature, anatomy and evolution of some of natures most fascinating creatures.

Investigators have unique access to Persepolis in the mountains of Iran. They forensically hunt for clues to find out what makes Persia the first imperial powerhouse in the world.

A land of myth and legend, ancient Iraq is the cradle of human civilization; and now, pioneering archaeologists gain rare access to investigate sacred sites and reveal the truth behind forgotten Biblical cities.

British composer Leo Geyer discovered 200 forgotten scores in the Auschwitz archives, as he and his orchestra bring this music to life once more.

Do you want to know what your future holds? A life beyond 150 years old? A world where computers can read our emotions? A planet transformed by unlimited clean energy? Mathematician Hannah Fry will explore these questions and more.

Engineer Rob Bell reveals the secrets behind some of the historic ships that shaped the history of our island nation.

From the box: The SAS has always shrouded itself in secrecy. Its men regularly undertake some of the most dangerous missions imaginable in war zones around the world. But the world's finest elite fighting force prefers to operate strictly out of the spotlight. Now, Channel 4's highly acclaimed SAS - THE REAL STORY penetrates that veil of secrecy for the first time to offer an unrivaled insight into the true combat history of the regiment. As never before, this unique DVD reveals the hidden history of the SAS, from its formation in the North African desert in WWII to its highly secret operations in the jungles of Malaya and Borneo. It reveals 'the hidden wars' fought by the SAS in Oman in the 1950s and 1970s, undercover operations in Northern Ireland and missions previously shrouded in secrecy in the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Bosnia and the Yemen. The Iranian Embassy Siege operation is followed in detail as is the notorious 'Bravo Two Zero' mission and other less-well known operations during the 1991 Gulf War, taking the story up to the war in Afghanistan and the brutal hand-to-hand fight in the caves of Torah Borah. These dramatic events are recounted using vivid battle recreations, rare archive film and even the private 'home movies' and photographs of SAS personnel, while ex-SAS veterans provide their own graphic first hand accounts of what it was like to undertake covert missions in places as diverse as Malaya and Northern Ireland. Further fascinating insight into the secret world of the SAS is provided by Denis Healey, who deployed them while Defence Secretary, Tony Geraghty, author of Who Dares Wins, and Adrian Weale, author of Secret Warfare. For the first time, this is the real story of the SAS. __________ As a side note, IMDB lists the running time as 60 minutes but this 2-disc set actually contains 4 60-minute programmes.

Four elite climbers endure Olympic qualifying events, training, postponement due to Covid-19, and personal struggles on their journey to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, showcasing the demands of being an Olympian.

Each episode explores the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop the largest structures currently in existence. This is done by presenting multiple landmark inventions.

British television show with a comedy panel in the style of a pub quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr.

The inside story of the race to raise and re-float the Costa Concordia shipwreck.

The collaboration between architects, scientists, archaeologists and engineers in their efforts to restore Notre Dame.

Car bloke Mark Evans talks folk through various boat builds and rebuilds.

From the world's longest tunnels to the world's most advanced skyscraper, Building Giants reveals the extraordinary innovations that help record-breaking superstructures to be built, and uncovers the inner secrets of how they work.

Two couples go for fertility treatment to a British IVF clinic on the same day. One couple is black, the other white. A lab technician thinks he might have mixed up their embryos, and confesses his uncertainty to the IVF team. The white woman becomes pregnant but the black woman does not. The (real) IVF consultant wants to tell both couples about the suspected mix-up, but is astounded when his (real) hospital lawyer tells him that under British law, he can only inform the pregnant woman - she should be offered a test which will indicate the growing baby's origins, and, if she chooses, she could have an abortion. The other couple should not be informed in case they trace and pressurise the pregnant woman. The white woman refuses the test - she is determined to have the baby whatever its origins. Eight months later she gives birth to a healthy black boy that she names Joe. At this point the doctor has a legal duty to inform the black couple that a baby has been born and that they are its genetic parents, but under British law he cannot disclose its name, its gender, or its whereabouts to them. The black couple are incensed and seek legal advice. The case comes to court. A (real) psychiatrist and (real) Guardian prepare reports for the judge. They assess both couples as prospective parents, and declare them both to be fit for the role. (Real) barristers cross-question both couples aggressively in the courtroom. A (real but retired) judge has to decide which couple should have Joe.

In the final months of World War II, prisoners of war in Colditz began building a glider to fly out of the camp. However the war ended before they could try it. Now Dr Hugh Hunt, an engineer from Cambridge University, leads a team of aeronautical engineers and carpenters who build a replica glider from the original plans, using only the materials and improvised tools that the POWs used. They then fly it from Colditz to see if the escape would have succeeded.

Mega Machines unlocks the secrets of iconic machines, such as roller coasters, bullet trains, and cargo planes. This series goes inside the machines, revealing how they were built, how they work, and more.