Social & External
Actor Mark Williams presents an amusing, spectacular and informative history of explosives, from the accidental discovery of gunpowder by Chinese alchemists 1000 years ago, to the awesome power of the atom bomb.
In each episode, geologist Dr. Iain Stewart explains the effects and importance of a specific force of nature, such as wind or volcanism. He also examines the various ways in which it shapes planet earth itself and influences life on it, often in conjunction with other natural forces, and sometimes with lifeforms, as in the 'apocalyptically' grave case of global warming.
The three-part series tells the story of British architects Richard Rogers, Norman Foster, Nicholas Grimshaw, Michael Hopkins and Terry Farrell.
A provocative and in-depth look at the making of a classic movie, providing viewers with great movies. And the stories behind them.
This fascinating two-part programme explores cutting edge research surrounding the brain and its ability to function. In part one, two renowned neurologists are working to understand the brain's "plasticity" and introduce us to a woman who functions well with literally half a brain and a blind professor who learns to "see" with his tongue. Part two explores the brain's elusive capacity to create and store memory, as seen through one man who remarkably remembers every single detail of his life, and an athlete whose memory was wiped clean following a tragic accident.
This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.
A series of films looking at the different shapes and sizes of bodies and people's attitudes to them
The Family Circle was a Canadian documentary television series which aired on CBC Television in 1957.
Alien Mysteries is a Canadian UFO documentary series featuring eyewitness testimony that is produced by Exploration Production Inc. for Discovery Channel. Alien Mysteries showcases the real life stories of ordinary people who fall victim of alien abduction or attack. Alien Mysteries debuted on Discovery Canada on March 3, 2013.
