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How We Got to Now with Steven Johnson - Cold
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Steven Johnson
For at least 100,000 years, humans have known how to make fire. But the skill to make cold is a very modern technique. Innovation expert Steven Johnson traces the unsung heroes of cold, like the doctor who was desperate to beat fever and created a refrigerator, the rookie heating engineer who discovered how to cool our homes and set off a mass migration to the desert, and the young man who cut ice from a lake and transported it thousands of miles.
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
For at least 100,000 years, humans have known how to make fire. But the skill to make cold is a very modern technique. Innovation expert Steven Johnson traces the unsung heroes of cold, like the doctor who was desperate to beat fever and created a refrigerator, the rookie heating engineer who discovered how to cool our homes and set off a mass migration to the desert, and the young man who cut ice from a lake and transported it thousands of miles.
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How We Got to Now with Steven Johnson - Sound
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Steven Johnson
The ability to transport our voices over long distances has been one of the greatest transformations in how we live our lives.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
The ability to transport our voices over long distances has been one of the greatest transformations in how we live our lives.
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Hunt vs Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals
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Matthew Whiteman
James Hunt has never been equalled. Could swashbuckling Hunt catch the scientific Lauda? Could Niki overcome an appalling crash to come back from the dead and fight James all the way to the last race of the season?
- TV-Recordings
- Sport
- English subtitles
- 60
James Hunt has never been equalled. Could swashbuckling Hunt catch the scientific Lauda? Could Niki overcome an appalling crash to come back from the dead and fight James all the way to the last race of the season?
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I Am Bolt
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Benjamin Turner
Captivating documentary profiling Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the fastest man in history and one of the greatest Olympians of all time. The film follows Bolt as he prepares to go for gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Competing in the 100m and 200m races, he attempts to make history by winning these events for a record third time.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 88
Captivating documentary profiling Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the fastest man in history and one of the greatest Olympians of all time. The film follows Bolt as he prepares to go for gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Competing in the 100m and 200m races, he attempts to make history by winning these events for a record third time.
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Inside the Tube - Going Underground
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Channel 5
Granted special access to the secret workings of the Tube, and with the aid of the London Underground staff who know it best, engineer Rob Bell discovers the fascinating hidden history of how London’s iconic metro was built.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 180
Granted special access to the secret workings of the Tube, and with the aid of the London Underground staff who know it best, engineer Rob Bell discovers the fascinating hidden history of how London’s iconic metro was built.
Granted special access to the secret workings of the Tube, and with the aid of the London Underground staff who know it best, engineer Rob Bell discovers the fascinating hidden history of how London’s iconic metro was built.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 45
Granted special access to the secret workings of the Tube, and with the aid of the London Underground staff who know it best, engineer Rob Bell discovers the fascinating hidden history of how London’s iconic metro was built.
How the Piccadilly Line changed transport as we know it.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 45
How the Piccadilly Line changed transport as we know it.
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Is Football Racist ?
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BBC 3
Following a season in which football has been rocked by allegations of racism, former Premier league defender Clarke Carlisle explores how far his profession has really progressed since the dark days of banana throwing on the terraces in this documentary.
- TV-Recordings
- Politics & Public Policy
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
Following a season in which football has been rocked by allegations of racism, former Premier league defender Clarke Carlisle explores how far his profession has really progressed since the dark days of banana throwing on the terraces in this documentary.
Meades celebrates an oil refinery and takes potshots at overpaid footballers.
- TV-Recordings
- Sport
- No subtitles
- 60
Meades celebrates an oil refinery and takes potshots at overpaid footballers.
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Kenny
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Stewart Sugg
The unique story of a man whose life and career have become entwined with the fortunes of his adopted city of Liverpool. Known as 'The King', Kenny Dalglish was revered by fans during his time at Liverpool FC, where as a player and manager he won 27 major trophies.
- TV-Recordings
- Sport
- English subtitles
- 86
The unique story of a man whose life and career have become entwined with the fortunes of his adopted city of Liverpool. Known as 'The King', Kenny Dalglish was revered by fans during his time at Liverpool FC, where as a player and manager he won 27 major trophies.
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Kicking Off: The Rise and Fall of the Super League
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Jason Bernard
Last year, football almost changed forever. But just three days after its announcement, the European Super League was dead. Why did the owners think they could get away with it?
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 59
Last year, football almost changed forever. But just three days after its announcement, the European Super League was dead. Why did the owners think they could get away with it?
A look at the career of Barcelona's Argentinian striker who at the age of just 24 has already established himself as the greatest player currently active.
- TV-Recordings
- Other
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 45
A look at the career of Barcelona's Argentinian striker who at the age of just 24 has already established himself as the greatest player currently active.
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Maradona: In the Hands of the Gods
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Gabe Turner
Documentary telling the true story of five young British freestyle footballers' journey across the Americas to Argentina in the hope of meeting their hero, Diego Maradona, a coming-of-age road movie about a group of young men in pursuit of a lifelong dream.
- TV-Recordings
- Other
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
Documentary telling the true story of five young British freestyle footballers' journey across the Americas to Argentina in the hope of meeting their hero, Diego Maradona, a coming-of-age road movie about a group of young men in pursuit of a lifelong dream.
As the new football season kicks off this August, the television institution that is Match of the Day celebrates 50 years since it was first aired. This definitive documentary charts the history of this iconic programme and highlights its long-ingrained place at the heart of Saturday night television.
- TV-Recordings
- Sport
- English subtitles
- 60
As the new football season kicks off this August, the television institution that is Match of the Day celebrates 50 years since it was first aired. This definitive documentary charts the history of this iconic programme and highlights its long-ingrained place at the heart of Saturday night television.
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Mo Salah: A Football Fairy Tale
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Paul King
This compelling documentary charts Liverpool footballer Mo Salah's rise from humble origins in Egypt to shooting to world stardom in the English Premier League and the Champions League
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- Sport
- English subtitles
- 46
This compelling documentary charts Liverpool footballer Mo Salah's rise from humble origins in Egypt to shooting to world stardom in the English Premier League and the Champions League
Alan Yentob tells the story of London's Olympic Opening Ceremony as seen through the eyes of its artistic director Danny Boyle and his creative team.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 100
Alan Yentob tells the story of London's Olympic Opening Ceremony as seen through the eyes of its artistic director Danny Boyle and his creative team.
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Out of Their Skin Episode 1
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Jay Gill
Ian Wright fronts two programmes looking at pioneering black players in English football and the racism they had to endure.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 47
Ian Wright fronts two programmes looking at pioneering black players in English football and the racism they had to endure.
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Out of Their Skin Episode 2
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Jay Gill
Ian Wright charts the inspiring rise of black footballers in Britain through archive footage, original interviews and a compilation of individual stories from the past and present. Contributors include Ashley Cole, Raheem Sterling, John Barnes, Paul Ince, Rhian Brewster and Gareth Southgate.
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- English subtitles
- 49
Ian Wright charts the inspiring rise of black footballers in Britain through archive footage, original interviews and a compilation of individual stories from the past and present. Contributors include Ashley Cole, Raheem Sterling, John Barnes, Paul Ince, Rhian Brewster and Gareth Southgate.
Panorama goes undercover inside Azerbaijan, the host country of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, to discover the extraordinary truth about this secretive country and its approach to the world's most watched non-sporting event.
- TV-Recordings
- Music
- Politics & Public Policy
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 30
Panorama goes undercover inside Azerbaijan, the host country of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, to discover the extraordinary truth about this secretive country and its approach to the world's most watched non-sporting event.
Panorama investigates corruption allegations against some of the Fifa officials who will vote on England's World Cup bid. Reporter Andrew Jennings exposes new evidence of bribery, and accuses some executives of taking kickbacks. He also uncovers the secret agreements that could guarantee Fifa a financial bonanza if England hosts the World Cup.
- TV-Recordings
- Politics & Public Policy
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 29
Panorama investigates corruption allegations against some of the Fifa officials who will vote on England's World Cup bid. Reporter Andrew Jennings exposes new evidence of bribery, and accuses some executives of taking kickbacks. He also uncovers the secret agreements that could guarantee Fifa a financial bonanza if England hosts the World Cup.
A Panorama investigation reveals how police, politicians, lawyers and judges all played a part in burying the truth about Britain's worst football disaster.
- TV-Recordings
- Sport
- No subtitles
- 60
A Panorama investigation reveals how police, politicians, lawyers and judges all played a part in burying the truth about Britain's worst football disaster.
Evidence of racist violence and anti-semitism at Polish and Ukrainian football matches.
- TV-Recordings
- Other
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 30
Evidence of racist violence and anti-semitism at Polish and Ukrainian football matches.
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Ping Pong
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Film 4
Meet the stars of over-80s table tennis as they fight for medals in Mongolia. The inspirational documentary Ping-Pong, playing for the first time on Film4.
- TV-Recordings
- General Interest
- Sport
- English subtitles
- 96
Meet the stars of over-80s table tennis as they fight for medals in Mongolia. The inspirational documentary Ping-Pong, playing for the first time on Film4.
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Shankly: Nature's Fire
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Mike Todd
Documentary looking at the life and times of Bill Shankly, Liverpool FC's legendary Scottish manager. Gaining promotion from the old English second division, Shankly forged two great sides at Liverpool, winning numerous trophies along the way. A product of his working-class roots in Ayrshire, his career in management spanned a period when football was very much the people's game.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 90
Documentary looking at the life and times of Bill Shankly, Liverpool FC's legendary Scottish manager. Gaining promotion from the old English second division, Shankly forged two great sides at Liverpool, winning numerous trophies along the way. A product of his working-class roots in Ayrshire, his career in management spanned a period when football was very much the people's game.
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Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In
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Jason Ferguson
Rousing, heartfelt documentary charting the life and career of legendary football manager Alex Ferguson, directed by his son Jason, featuring Fergie himself, Eric Cantona and Ryan Giggs
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 108
Rousing, heartfelt documentary charting the life and career of legendary football manager Alex Ferguson, directed by his son Jason, featuring Fergie himself, Eric Cantona and Ryan Giggs
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Space Dive
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BBC
In this one-off documentary, Space Dive tells the behind-the-scenes story of Felix Baumgartner's historic, record-breaking freefall from the edge of space to Earth.
- TV-Recordings
- Physics
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 90
In this one-off documentary, Space Dive tells the behind-the-scenes story of Felix Baumgartner's historic, record-breaking freefall from the edge of space to Earth.
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Speed Machines
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Channel 4
This innovative series tells the story of eight battles to design and build the fastest cars, ships, planes, boats and trains
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- No
This innovative series tells the story of eight battles to design and build the fastest cars, ships, planes, boats and trains
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Speed Machines - Episode 01: The Great Ocean Liners.
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Channel Four
The 1930s was a highpoint for ocean-going liners. Crossing the Atlantic by boat was the only way to reach the US, and competition between the French and British shipyards was never less than fierce, a focus for patriotic pride.
- TV-Recordings
- Engineering
- History
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 48
The 1930s was a highpoint for ocean-going liners. Crossing the Atlantic by boat was the only way to reach the US, and competition between the French and British shipyards was never less than fierce, a focus for patriotic pride.
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Speed Machines - Episode 03: The Flying Boats
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Channel Four
Back in the 1930s, two giant airlines began to span the globe, flying firstly mail and then passengers around the world. Pan American flew to Latin America and eventually across the Pacific to Asia.
- TV-Recordings
- Engineering
- History
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 49
Back in the 1930s, two giant airlines began to span the globe, flying firstly mail and then passengers around the world. Pan American flew to Latin America and eventually across the Pacific to Asia.
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Speed Machines - Episode 04: The Speed Boat Kings
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Channel Four
The fourth episode in the series visits the fast, furious and all-too-often deadly powerboat races of the 1920s and 30s.
- TV-Recordings
- Engineering
- History
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 49
The fourth episode in the series visits the fast, furious and all-too-often deadly powerboat races of the 1920s and 30s.