World War I in Color is the definitive history of the First World War seen now for the first time ever in colour and narrated by highly acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh. World War I in Colour uses rare archive footage from worldwide sources including Russia, Germany, France, Italy, the USA and...
Secret Impressionists tells the story of the art revolution at the core of the Impressionist movement, through an exploration of fifty legendary paintings – hidden treasures previously inaccessible to the general public, now on display in Rome for the very first time.
Marking the centenary of the death of Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920), this special cinema event will delve into the story of a remarkable talent that surpassed legend and stereotypes.
A hundred years ago, the Great War killed an estimated 16 million people. Chris Tarrant travels across Britain, France, Belgium and Germany, to tell the story of the machine that lead to death on such an horrendous scale it was not the machine gun, the first warplanes or tanks or even mustard gas...
When Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappears after entering Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, his fiancee and dissidents around the world are left to piece together the clues to a brutal murder and expose a global cover-up perpetrated by the very country he loved. Critic Reviews:...
The United Way is the legendary story of The Red Devils an inspirational love affair for the ages. From their humblest of beginnings in Englands Industrial North at the turn of the 20th Century, Manchester United gifted working men, women and children alike, the poor and the struggling, a new Dream...
Genuine New Zealand treasures, Isey and James invite us into their lives in the week leading up to Isey's 100th birthday! #FlorianHabicht, the director of Kaikohe Demolition, captures a Northland celebration of life and aroha like no other. Critic Reviews: " Habicht has an eye and a heart and soul...
In this 9 disc collection, Chris ventures into some of the most beautiful environments on the planet. Join him as he explores some of the world's oldest and most unique railway routes. For experienced globetrotter Chris Tarrant, travelling by train is the best possible way to explore a country,...
In 2015, a fire at Bucharest's Colectiv club leaves 27 dead and 180 injured. Soon, more burn victims begin dying in hospitals from wounds that were not life-threatening. Then a doctor blows the whistle to a team of investigative journalists. One revelation leads to another as the journalists start...
The ultimate dinosaur collection comes to High Definition bringing together these 2 fascinating docu-dramas from the team who created Walking With Dinosaurs. Prehistoric Park In this thrilling docu-drama series, Nigel Marven heads back to prehistoric times to find some of the most magnificent...
Pompeii: Sin City This documentary explores Pompeii, that city cloaked in mystery which, over the course of history, has influenced culture and art, from Neoclassicism to Contemporary Art, through images and words by the great artists and writers who experienced, visited and imagined it: from Pliny...
The Yorkshire Steam Railway: Season 1 & 2 A look at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, following the lives of some of the workers who keep the wheels turning and the passengers happy on one of the world's most popular steam lines. To pull in the punters in, star engine Royal Scot is hired to...
Big Deal BIG DEAL is a wake-up call about the frightening extent to which money has infiltrated politics. Christiaan Van Vuuren's unlikely journey shows us why we should care, and how we might work together to ensure our democracy is safeguarded from being sold to the highest bidder.
Hemingway – A Film By Ken Burns And Lynn Novick Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's six-hour documentary series, HEMINGWAY, examines the visionary work and turbulent life of one of the greatest and most influential American writers – Ernest Hemingway. Intimate and insightful, the series weaves together...
On Any Sunday (1971) Documentary on motorcycle racing featuring stars of the sport, including film star Steve McQueen, a racer in his own right. Critic Reviews: " It abounds with intelligently applied stop-frame, slow motion and colour treatment knick-knacks which heighten the excitement and visual...
Raphael: The Young Prodigy Raphael: The Young Prodigy tells the story of the artist from Urbino, beginning with his extraordinary early portraits of women – the Mother, the Friend, the Secret Lover and the Client.
The Mole Agent When 83-year-old Sergio is sent as an undercover spy to a retirement home to investigate suspected neglect, he learns a deeper lesson on human connection. Nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature, THE MOLE AGENT is a stylish observational documentary and a...
My Name Is Gulpilil “I'm an actor, I'm a dancer, I'm a singer and also, a painter. This film is about me. This is my story of my story.” David Gulpilil is an iconic figure of Australian cinema and has been for fifty years. His mesmerising, electrifying presence has leapt off the big screen and...
**Shane* The definitive story of Australian cricketer Shane Warne – “I drank a bit, I smoked a bit, and I bowled leg-spin!” For a while, Shane Warne was the most famous cricketer on the planet – then he suffered a fall from grace that saw him banned, divorced, dumped by sponsors – only to fight...
Van Gogh: Of Wheat Fields And Clouded Skies A stunning new exploration of the life and work of Van Gogh, through the eyes of his most devoted admirer and owner of the largest private collection of his artworks. Gain unprecedented access to legendary artistic treasures, experience the rare...