Civilisation

History 101

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

How Do They Do It?

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.

Baseball

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans review key events and the significance of the game in America's history.

American Masters

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.

The Story of Film: An Odyssey

A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.

Martha Speaks

Martha, a beloved family dog, is accidentally fed alphabet soup — this gives her the power of speech and the chance to speak her mind to anyone that will listen.

The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy

Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

The adventures of a larger-than-life red dog on Bridwell Island.

The Busy World of Richard Scarry

Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world.

Eli Roth's History of Horror

An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

Curious George

With the help of his friend “The Man in the Yellow Hat,” a curious little monkey named George sets out on adventures to learn about the world around him.

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.

American Experience

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Grand Designs

British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.

Biography

Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The older version featured historical figures such as Helen Keller and Mark Twain, or long-dead entertainment figures such as Will Rogers or John Barrymore. The A&E series has placed the emphasis on such people as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Plácido Domingo, Freddie Mercury, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Eric Clapton, Pope John Paul II, Gene Tierney, Selena, Diego Rivera, Mao Zedong and Queen Elizabeth II, and fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, Hamlet, Betty Boop, and Santa Claus. The program ended up profiling enough figures that in 1999, A&E spun it off into an entire network, The Biography Channel.

Top Gear

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

Doctor Who Confidential

Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.

Postman Pat

Pat and his black-and-white cat Jess deliver the mail in Greendale.

MegaStructures

MegaStructures is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia. Each episode is an educational look of varying depth into the construction, operation, and staffing of various structures or construction projects, but not ordinary construction products. Generally containing interviews with designers and project managers, it presents the problems of construction and the methodology or techniques used to overcome obstacles. In some cases this involved the development of new materials or products that are now in general use within the construction industry. MegaStructures focuses on constructions that are extreme; in the sense that they are the biggest, tallest, longest, or deepest in the world. Alternatively, a project may appear if it had an element of novelty or are a world first. This type of project is known as a Megaproject.

Fancy Nancy

Meet Nancy Clancy, a high-spirited young girl whose imagination and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary – from her vast vocabulary to her creative and elaborate attire.

Audacity of Host

A documentary series that charts the Haitian-American experience of Motown Maurice, a future cultural icon, featuring interviews from his past and present.

Bill Bailey’s Vietnam

Bill Bailey travels to Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of US forces from Saigon. Immersing himself in its rich culture, stunning landscapes and complex history, he uncovers what makes this fascinating country tick.

Baskoniako Historia Bat

42: The Answer to Almost Everything

What would we be without mucus? Can we live on water? How much does life weigh? Finding out the answers is the aim of ARTE's new science show. In a nod to Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", where the figure 42 is the ultimate answer to all questions, 42 tries to provide the answers.

Glimpses of a Future

Warm up to a different tomorrow with this short docuseries of personal reflections expressed through words, movement & dance. An experimental collaboration between writers and creative movers from around the world during the first covid-19 lockdown, in spring & summer 2020. From visualization to embodiment, from letters of love to sobering realizations, we're reminded in times of extreme uncertainty that a basic human need emerges... that of reimagining the future. Eight stand-alone episodes created together while being apart - in Lebanon, France, Iran, Jordan and the USA.

Ulisse - The pleasure of discovery

Alberto Angela leads the dissemination program dedicated to history, art and culture. A historical, archaeological, informative story, with the presence of some protagonists of the Italian cultural or artistic scene.

Stupéfiant !

Inspiring Journeys

he-Motions

A two part film series exploring the struggles, strength & healing of Black men. “My Vulnerability is NOT weakness.”

Escape from the British Museum

With the help of a journalist from their homeland, a Chinese cultural relic tries to escape the British Museum to return back to their beloved motherland. — The vast majority of the museum's massive collection of up to 8 million items came from countries beyond the UK. The trustees of the British Museum have become the world's largest receivers of stolen property, and the great majority of their loot is not even on public display. Data from UNESCO shows that 1.6 million Chinese cultural relics were stolen and collected by 47 museums around the world, among which the British Museum has the largest collection. Many were plundered during the Siege of Beijing by the Eight-Nation Alliance in 1900.

心“侗”的春天

A young generation in Huaihua explores and revitalizes Dong ethnic cultural heritage, showcasing traditional crafts, music, and rituals, while navigating the challenges of preserving these practices in modern times.

Awaken Lion

In a small town, a highly anticipated lion dance competition attracts performers from far and wide. Wang Lu, a high school sophomore dealing with anxiety, accidentally enters the preliminary round and secures a spot in the main event. Determined to win, she forms a team of female lion dancers and departs from traditional training methods by incorporating parkour and street dance. Despite the challenges she faces, Wang Lu demonstrates resilience through lion dancing and reignites her father's passion for the art.

Miss Tanya

Brought back to life by modern science, a century-old Nyonya named Tian Ya teams up with a ride-hailing driver on a fantastical journey through modern Singapore, uncovering hidden memories, forgotten histories, and timeless Chinese cultural ties that still shape the present.

Ciudad K

湖湘浪漫地图

An elderly couple on the brink of divorce embark on a heartfelt and humorous road trip that rekindles their love while celebrating the charm of Hunan’s local specialties.

Agui’s Village Gala

When a disheartened villager, A Gui, sets out to fulfill Yunxiang A Niang’s dream of living to a hundred, he organizes an evening gala to bring the community back together. Despite ridicule and setbacks, his determination and sincerity inspire the villagers, culminating in a heartwarming celebration that rekindles a sense of home, belonging, and renewal in rural China.

Do-ol Ah-in Going All Directions

Cultural and Educational TV Show to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea and the March First Movement

Mãe de Santo

簪花女王

Ginas world

Gina Dirawi travels around the world metting people she is curious about. We are thrown between laughter and crying, between spontaneous comedy and serious discussions about life.