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The Last Tycoons

An eight-part series on the history of French cinema from the postwar era to New Wave and beyond. Unearths the stories behind the films’ creation through live and archival interviews with the producers of the films in the series, as well as colleagues, family members, and experts on French cinema. Interlaced throughout is footage from a wealth of classic French films.

Elstree: Britain's Hollywood

Two-part documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of what was once the biggest film production centre outside Hollywood: Elstree.

Back to Barrytown

Colm Meaney presents a celebration of Roddy Doyle's trilogy about Dublin family the Rabbittes and the film adaptations of the books, The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van.

Cold War & Cinema

Hosted by Ian Nathan, this series features the cinematic stories of the Cold War era: propaganda, nuclear fear, a change in the US society; the spy games; and the rise and fall of the USSR and East Germany (and everything in between). Film critics and historians examine the industry both as it was happening in real time, and how films from this period have become seminal classics.

Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties

Five programmes that trace a remarkable decade in British film-making through interviews with its stars and directors.

Talking Film

Movie expert Elwy Yost interviews industry people on both sides of the camera, encouraging them to talk about themselves, the state of their art, and its history. The series features many famous film personalities who, along with producers, directors, designers, screenwriters, and critics, offer candid insights into the making of motion pictures.

Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema

As told through clips from 183 female directors, this epic history of the cinema focuses on women’s integral role in the development of film art. Using almost a thousand film extracts from thirteen decades and five continents, Mark Cousins asks how films are made, shot and edited; how stories are shaped and how movies depict life, love, politics, humour and death, all through the compelling lens of some of the world’s greatest filmmakers – all of them women.

The Bollywood Story

Shashi Kapoor presents a history of the Hindi film industry from its roots in 1913 to the 1980s, illustrated with clips and interviews.

At Your Service

At Your Service is an Irish makeover television programme, the first series of which was broadcast on RTÉ One in 2008. It is a creation of Waddell Media, who are behind How Long Will You Live? and Looking For Love. Presented by expert hotelier brothers Francis and John Brennan of the five-star Park Hotel in Kenmare, County Kerry, the premise of the show is that business makeovers are given by the duo to B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels across Ireland. The advice given covers various aspects of management, including staffing, catering arrangements, menus, room inspections and indoor and outdoor redecoration. Francis is responsible for the main inspection, whilst John investigates financial issues, searches for new marketing opportunities and advises on how to develop in the future. Francis is particularly known for his meticulous attention to detail.

Ashes Series 2010/2011

Gloriously and comprehensively, England won the 2010/11 Ashes Series in Australia. It’s been 24 years since England were on top, down under, but it was well worth the wait.

INK: Alter Egos Exposed

The preeminent pop culture series that goes behind the myths, icons, heroes and artists that make comic books box office hits. Takes a stylized look at comics through themes like Death and Resurrection, Villains, Heroes, Social Relevance, Politics, Gender and Relationships. Features interviews with a who’s who of comic book legends – including Stan Lee, Frank Miller, Todd McFarlane & other famous comic book artists.

Docventures

Documents about the surrounding world and Interesting conversation with experts about documentary subjects. Your hosts: Riku Rantala and Tunna Milonoff. Welcome to the journey!

Ms. Lucy’s Classic Cajun Culture & Cooking

Sound of Cinema: The Music That Made the Movies

Series celebrating the art of the cinema soundtrack, as Neil Brand explores the work of the great movie composers and demonstrates their techniques.

Autopsie - Mysteriöse Todesfälle

The series reports on mysterious criminal cases based on true events. The cases presented are mainly cases that happened in the United States or Canada. However, there are also occasional cases presented by German criminologists. Autopsy - Mysterious Deaths is based on the US television series Autopsy.

Nathan for You

Self-proclaimed business expert, writer, director and comedian Nathan Fielder helps real small businesses turn a profit with marketing tactics that no ordinary consultant would dare to attempt. From driving foot traffic to an off-the-strip souvenir shop by using Hollywood flair and a Johnny Depp impersonator, to creating a rebate that can only be redeemed by climbing a mountain, to founding a coffee shop called "Dumb Starbucks,” Nathan has always gone to the limit to make his ideas come to life. With his unorthodox approach to problem solving, Nathan’s genuine efforts to do good often draw the real people he encounters into an experience far beyond what they signed up for.

King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Michael Wood argues that the most important and influential British kings were a father, son and grandson who lived over a thousand years ago during the age of the Vikings.

The Howard Years

The Howard Years was a documentary series about the prime ministership of John Howard produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was divided into four one-hour episodes - one episode for each term Howard served as Prime Minister of Australia - and originally broadcast on ABC1 from 17 November to 8 December 2008.

Obese: A Year to Save My Life

Jessie Pavelka tries to help nine morbidly obese individuals shed more than half their bodyweight before it kills them.