NonfictionAmerican colonists oppose efforts by the British Crown and Parliament to seize greater control in North America, escalating simmering tensions over land, taxes, and sovereignty into violent confrontation. After protestors dump tea in Boston Harbor, the British government enacts martial law in Massachusetts. Fighting at Lexington and Concord ignites a war that will last eight years.
NonfictionThe Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York City from invasion by sea. The resulting Battle of Long Island is a huge defeat for the Americans, who narrowly escape and spend the next several months on the run. In late December, Washington’s army regroups and prepares to attack an outpost in Trenton, New Jersey.
NonfictionIn one of the most spectacular and incredible Top Gear road trips ever attempted, the boys head to Vietnam, aiming to travel the entire length of the country in just eight days, thereby achieving what the American military failed to do in 10 years.
NonfictionIn the first of a two-part Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are in Africa with a simple mission to find the definitive source of the Nile. Over the years many explorers claim to have already done just that, but the Top Gear trio believes that they can do better by traveling further and faster than any exploration team in history using only grit, ingenuity and three ageing estate cars.
NonfictionNew Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins, Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny and govern themselves.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May continue their journey in three ancient and barely functioning trucks, heading toward their final challenge - building a bridge over River Kwai in Thailand. Having climbed mountains and endured a Burmese trucker stop, they must now venture into the Shan state, an area rife with civil war and normally closed to Western TV crews.
NonfictionThe three wise men of Top Gear embark on a seasonal road trip as they attempt to recreate a certain famous journey across the Middle East to Bethlehem. They do so in a trio of open top sports cars, each wholly unsuited to the conflict ridden mountains of Southern Turkey, the dangerous warzones of Iraq and the searing deserts of Syria. Along the way they test the limits of mechanical and physical endurance as well as asking the vital question, what exactly is myrrh and where do you buy it?
NonfictionIn the second part of the Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May continue their epic African Odyssey. Having survived insane traffic, lethal mud slides and some distinctly dubious map reading, the trio and their ailing estate cars reach the climax of their quest to find the definitive source of the Nile.
NonfictionIn the first of an all-new two-part special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are on a mission to build a bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. In order to do so, they must first drive across a country that has been largely closed to Westerners for over 40 years: Burma. The trio must make this trip in three trucks that have been bought for a limited budget. What follows is an epic journey of beautiful scenery, regular adversity, ongoing malfunction, and constant bickering between the three hosts.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are dropped deep in the Bolivian rain forest armed only with three shabby 4x4s which they bought from the local small ads for a maximum of 3500 a piece. What follows is set to be their most extraordinary journey to date as they attempt to drive from the heart of Bolivia to the coast of Chile, encountering local drug lords, the debilitating effects of high altitude and the terrifying sheer drops of the infamous Death Road along the way. But before all that, they've got to escape from the deep, dark centre of the rain forest in what is without doubt the toughest and most unmissa
NonfictionIn a shocking conclusion, as Tulsa Detective Jason White continues to investigate Courtney Palmer's disappearance, the missing persons case turns into a detective's worst nightmare.
NonfictionAs America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States.
NonfictionRacers are at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first time, and the points chase is heating up. A tech dispute gets testy, Damon and Nate try to move Team Boddie forward, and a driver makes it all the way to the finals for the first time.
NonfictionOur story begins in a little village on the border between Zimbabwe and Botswana. Unusually, James was the first to arrive, in his 1985 Mercedes 230E. Next up is Jeremy with a 1981 Lancia Beta Coupé. Finally, Richard turns up in an Opel Kadet made in 1963, which he immediately bonded with and named Oliver.To reach their destination on the Namibian border, the guys have to negotiate the vast openness and primordial sludge of the Makgadikgadi salt pans, the choking dust of the Kalahari Desert, not to mention the treacherous rivers and hungry wildlife of the Okavango Delta. Along the way, they encounter more or less every da
NonfictionWashington’s Continental Army emerges from the harsh winter at Valley Forge to fight the British Army in the inconclusive Battle of Monmouth. But the alliance with France changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Navies battle off England’s coast and in the Caribbean, while armies advance into Indian Country and the southern states. Together, the British Army and Navy capture Charleston.
NonfictionWhen UJ, owner of the family-run R&O's Restaurant in New Orleans, becomes fed up with the lack of respect he's receiving from his relative employees, he contacts Charles for help.
NonfictionBeginning with an examination of slavery, this episode looks at the causes of the war and the burning questions of union and states' rights. Significant events include John Brown's rebellion at Harper's Ferry, the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the firing on Fort Sumter and the jubilant rush to arms on both sides. Introducing the series' major figures -- Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant -- the episode concludes with the disastrous Union defeat at Manassas, where both sides realize it is to be a very long war.
NonfictionAfter years of a married couple ruling their street, a new neighbor who doesn’t abide by them moves in. Years of tension fester between the two parties until one is pushed over the edge, resulting in a shocking double-execution caught on security camera.
NonfictionThe British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British. Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington’s Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
NonfictionThe Top Gear boys are once again let loose in the USA, this time for an epic road trip up the east coast. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are comparing the Mercedes SLS, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the Ferrari 458 Italia. Along the way they undertake a series of challenges culminating in a fight to find the fastest way into New York, all in the name of crowning the world's greatest sports car. There's a round up of car-related Christmas tat and Oscar-winning film director Danny Boyle takes to the track as the star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
NonfictionA man gunned down inside an apartment sets off a chain of events unlike anything Tulsa Homicide has ever seen in the dramatic first hour of a two-part episode.
NonfictionAs the Laginas and the team relaunch their search for treasure on Oak Island, a stunning revelation may help prove the Knights Templar were connected to the 230-year-old mystery.
NonfictionIt's the ultimate test of man against machine - or should that be dog against machine - as the Top Gear team set out on one of their most ambitious and arduous challenges ever. Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond take part in an epic land race starting in the town of Resolute, Northern Canada, finishing 450 miles later at the Magnetic North Pole.
NonfictionThe world's biggest car program is back with a brand new, two-part special in which Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take three V8-engined sports cars on a grueling 1600 journey through the spectacular landscapes of Patagonia.
NonfictionIn part two, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May continue in their quest to take three V8-engined sports cars on an epic journey through Patagonia to the southernmost city in the world. Along the way they encounter stunning landscapes, mechanical meltdowns and torturously unpaved roads before a terrifying turn of events brings their adventure to a heart-stopping climax.
NonfictionTeen Mom star Farrah Abraham finds fame at a young age, but it isn't until her sex tape "leaks" that her star power skyrockets... though the backlash is equally swift.
NonfictionAfter a health crisis, a New Jersey couple looks for a fresh start with their two kids in Edinburgh, Scotland. They're looking for a place near the city center, and while she wants a home with Scottish charm, he prefers something that's more modern.
NonfictionPresident Clinton's past statements come home to roost as Independent Counsel Ken Starr sends the Republican-led House his referral outlining the grounds for impeachment.
NonfictionTony gets to know a little bit about the lives of the city's working class. Explore the varied ethnic communities that contribute to the pulse of Paris.
NonfictionTony teams up with some notable guests and visits some of the oldest, most classic, and undoubtedly NYC restaurants. Unfortunately, these cornerstones rich with culture and diversity struggle against the changing landscape of the new Manhattan.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May attempt to find a trio of cars which are equally at home on the race track as they are transporting a family to the shops, for a budget of 5,000 pounds. They end up with a BMW M3, a Mercedes 190E and a Ford Sierra Cosworth which they put through their paces in Europe's home of speed, Germany. Plus James makes a rare visit to the Top Gear track to test a pair of Porsches - the 911 Sport Classic and Boxster Spyder - and Alastair Campbell is the star in the all-new reasonably priced car.
NonfictionOn a rainy night in a parking lot in Arkansas, a mysterious trash bag turns up in a truck. Police come to the scene and find Connie Goodwin beheaded, and go into overdrive to find out who killed the grandmother and how her head ended up in a truck.
NonfictionHosts James and Oliver Phelps challenge the baking teams to create supersized iconic Harry Potter artifacts that reveal something from within. Special guest Afshan Azad joins judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef.
NonfictionAt the Scout Elves' Enchanted Cottage, Duff Goldman asks the teams to create an edible shelf for their own Scout Elf. To avoid elimination, the bottom teams must impress judges Kardea Brown and Ashley Holt with their memory-filled snow globe showpieces.
NonfictionTony’s first visit to Tokyo launches him into the world of meticulously crafted Japanese breads; guided by the practice of “Kaizen”, a philosophy of continuous improvement that permeates the culture.
NonfictionFacing the devastation of losing the Forever Claim, Jared makes a desperate deal with the powerful businessman who outbid him -- but new challenges could destroy his logging season before it begins.
NonfictionZak and the crew travel to Casper, Wyoming, to investigate local reports of UFO sightings, alien abductions and hauntings near an ominous mountain and abandoned military base. Will a massive storm prevent the team from unraveling the mystery?
NonfictionIn this celebration of Louisiana's Cajun culture, complete with Zydeco music and a crawfish boil, Bourdain goes off the beaten path and takes part in the less familiar Mardi Gras traditions of the region's history stemming from the French Middle Ages.
NonfictionCostco is famous for turning the experience of warehouse shopping into an adventure. Costco, one of the nation’s top three retailers and the world’s largest membership warehouse chain, has thrived by turning convention on its head. The company never advertises, charges its 64 million members to shop there and doesn’t mark up any product more than 15 percent. It’s a business model that works, generating $93 billion in annual sales. Correspondent Carl Quintanilla shows how Costco has grown to 600 stores, attracting loyal and affluent customers. This CNBC Original documentary takes you inside a cultural icon where bar
NonfictionCesar helps a desperate couple with a newborn baby whose Corgi has bitten his pet parent over thirty times. After removing the dog from their home, Cesar realizes that the mother’s energy and past are working against them. And later, Cesar comes to the aid of two private dog park owners and their German Spitz mix’s who’s policing of the park has become a liability for the business.
NonfictionDestiny Orr Clark’s friend calls 911 hysterical after two men shoot and kill Destiny behind a Chuckie Cheese late at night. Police race to the scene and begin their investigation to see who killed the 19-year-old and why they wanted her dead.
NonfictionIn Reno, NV, Zak helps a couple consumed by overwhelming darkness while renovating the abandoned River Inn, causing them to sleep in an RV. The crew suspects nearby hot springs are connected to the unnerving activity and the property's strange history.
NonfictionOceanside police hunt down a violent criminal after a brutal domestic shooting. A reckless driver hurtles towards thousands of runners during a mass participation 10k event, and officers risk their lives to save residents trapped in a raging house fire.
NonfictionJosh Gates hunts down the world's most elusive treasures. What really became of Konigsberg Castle's Amber Room, stolen by the Nazis? Could a lost hard drive in a British landfill hold millions in Bitcoin? Did King Solomon's legendary mines ever exist?
NonfictionDave and Jenny renovate a tornado-ravaged house for their child's preschool teacher. They're looking to create a beautiful space with thoughtful design, and with a storm shelter and play areas, the makeover helps the family feel safe and at home.
NonfictionFor decades the dinosaurs of Africa were lost to us. But recent discoveries have now revealed some of the most spectacular dinosaurs ever found. Two giant killers, both bigger than T.rex; one of these has captured our imaginations; Spinosaurus, the biggest killer known to have walked the earth. Only now has evidence been unearthed that reveals just how two giant killers managed to survive side by side.
NonfictionTony visits Prague, capital of the Czech Republic - the world's capital for beer, birthplace of the Velvet Revolution and now one of the cultural centers of Europe.
NonfictionThe lives of animals and plants are dominated by the sun and fresh water which trigger seasonal journeys. The latest technology and aerial photography enable the Planet Earth team to track some of the greatest mass migrations.
NonfictionIn the early morning hours, at a warehouse music venue in Texas, someone shoots a man who later succumbs to his wounds. Police find a chaotic crime scene where they search for answers on who shot Keyundta Barrett and the location of the murder weapon.
NonfictionThe boys build motorhomes before setting off for a bank holiday weekend in the West Country to see how each of their creations performs in the real world. Meanwhile, Jeremy is also at the track to test the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder against the latest version of Porsche's enduring 911 Turbo cabriolet. Plus, Andy Garcia takes his turn as the Star in the brand new Reasonably Priced Car.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond travel to Florida in order to prove that a fly-drive holiday would be more fun if you bought a car instead of renting one. Having picked up some wheels for no more than $1,000 each, the boys embark on an epic road trip to find out who got the best deal, encountering heat, flies and some very angry locals along the way.
NonfictionCan the Poodle actually read? Is the French Bulldog the loudest snorer? Did John Wayne's Airedale give him his nickname? Do Labs swim faster than ducks? And is the Chihuahua actually related to a fox?. These questions and more will be answered!
NonfictionTony knows New York City has a way of making everything its own - including bread. He discovers hidden culinary gems, from Chinatown eats to Irish soda bread, and finds that he can still be surprised by the city he’s lived in for years.
NonfictionA man is found lying outside his family home with a bullet in his head, and Tulsa homicide must find a way to make the killer reveal himself.
NonfictionBourdain joins the throngs of locals as he motorbikes through Vietnam's capital and indulges in its singular cuisine with president Barack Obama, who, over a dish of Bun Cha, shares personal stories and reflects on his own international travels.
NonfictionIn this week's episode Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond tackle the twin problems of an ageing population and the increasing complexity of modern cars. Their solution is to design a vehicle exclusively for the elderly and then test it out in Dorset with a little help from a trio of pensioners. Meanwhile, James May assesses the new Range Rover around London and then shifts to Nevada for the ultimate challenge against an autonomous military machine. Plus actor James McAvoy is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
NonfictionSunny Anderson kicks off the holiday season with a Friendsgiving takedown unlike anything Bobby Flay's ever seen! Chefs Damaris Phillips, Jet Tila and Antonia Lofaso are serving up festive dishes with a heaping side of revenge.
NonfictionIna Garten and her husband, Jeffrey, are on a getaway in the Berkshires with friends. They're kicking off the festive season with a great winter weekend of snowy food and fun.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May bring relief to flood-stricken areas of Britain by building a car that can turn into a hovercraft. After a bumpy start, the presenters demonstrate the brilliance of their creation with an eventful journey down the River Avon. Also in this show, Jeremy is on the track in the insane Mercedes SLS Black and the 739 horsepower SLS Electric while Hollywood star Hugh Jackman is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
NonfictionHave you ever wondered what holds the ocean on the Earth? Or what makes the Earth round? Host Bill Nye provides the explanations for these and other questions about the Earth's gravity.
NonfictionJeremy, Richard and James immerse themselves in the lifestyle of the traditional classic car enthusiast. Armed with affordable classics including a Fiat 124 Spyder, a Peugeot 304 Cabriolet and an MGB GT, the trio set off on an adventure that includes brown beer, breakdowns and a hair-raising classic car show. Then, Clarkson, Hammond and May try to become lifestyle leisure enthusiasts with the help of some cheap lifestyle leisure vehicles. Restricted to a budget of £250, the trio buy a Vauxhall Frontera, a Jeep Cherokee and a Mitsubishi Shogun and embark on a series of action-packed challenges.
NonfictionHemingway enjoys an idyllic childhood in Oak Park, Illinois but, yearning for adventure, volunteers for the Red Cross during World War I. He marries Hadley Richardson, moves to Paris and begins his life as a writer, publishing In Our Time and The Sun Also Rises. He finds critical and commercial success with his second novel, A Farewell to Arms.
NonfictionBill Nye shows all kinds of unexpected places where magnets can be found. In fact, the Earth itself is a huge magnet! Find out how to make a compass and why opposites attract.
NonfictionThe walls finally talk! While some Roman baths were palatial and luxurious, the bathhouses weren’t the exclusive haven of the privileged. Surrounded by sophisticated vaulted ceilings and revolutionary heating systems, men and women from all classes and backgrounds bathed, drank, shouted and sang in a daily ritual that defined what it meant to be Roman. But after the fall of the Roman Empire, this state-of-the-art community center became a mystery. Join NOVA and unlock the secrets of the social, cultural and technological center of one of history’s most impressive civilizations.
NonfictionCNBC's David Faber takes viewers inside the story behind WorldCom's unprecedented fall from grace. Selected as a finalist for the Gerald Loeb Awards, "The Big Lie: The Rise and Fraud of WorldCom" reveals the charges, the lies and -- for the first time -- the man behind it all.
NonfictionAfter being seen with a mysterious stranger, a beautiful teen girl completely vanishes from her small town, turning up brutally slain days later in the Nevada desert. The search for her killer envelops the entire community, and the fear is palpable.
NonfictionFrom 1861-1865, the United States of America found itself in a bloody four-year struggle known as the Civil War. While history often focuses on the politics and battles of this bloody discord, there are fascinating stories of the people and places that played a role in the "War Between the States." From rumors of lost treasure and haunted battlefields, to mysterious premonitions and secret societies, could these intriguing tales shed new light on America's darkest days?
NonfictionAfter the murder of a university professor in bed, police find that the killing is not a crime of passion. Detectives uncover six failed murder attempts, and a chilling conspiracy between a daughter and her mother that pushes obsession to deadly extremes.
NonfictionCarla Hall conjures up a holiday nightmare for Bobby Flay as he's haunted by three ruthless ghosts from his past. Chefs Amanda Freitag, Esther Choi and Maneet Chauhan have taken Bobby down before, and now they're back, hungry for another victory.
NonfictionIn this year's Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging countries, devotedly promoting Britain with distinctly mixed results.
Nonfiction“Wish You Were Here”, released in September 1975, was the follow up album to the globally successful “The Dark Side Of The Moon” and is cited by many fans, as well as band members Richard Wright and David Gilmour, as their favourite Pink Floyd album. On release it went straight to Number One in both the UK and the US and topped the charts in many other countries around the world. This programme tells the story of the making of this landmark release through new interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason and archive interviews with the late Richard Wright. Also featured are sleeve designer Storm Thorg
NonfictionExplore the city of light and love's unexpected surprises on a journey through the lives of the city's working class. Explore the varied ethnic communities which contribute to the pulse and edginess of glitzy Paris.
NonfictionTucci visits the Italian Riviera famous for the glamour of Portofino and stunning fishing villages of the Cinque Terre. He tries Genoese pesto and discovers how Ligurians have learned to adapt to life in the difficult landscape.
NonfictionTony has always been fascinated by the notion of "natural fusion", the way cuisines and cultures blend over the centuries, and he finds Malaysia to be quite the melting pot.
NonfictionAs the ice shrinks in the Arctic, polar bears are struggling to survive in a fast melting world. Although classified a marine mammal, the polar bear is not adapted to hunting in the water. And it is certainly no match for the world’s greatest aquatic hunter — the killer whale. In the last few years, scientists have noted an ever-growing number of killer whales in Arctic waters in the summer months. More and more have been attracted to these hunting grounds by the growing expanse of open water. They attack the same prey as the polar bears: seals, narwhal, belugas and bowhead whales.
NonfictionAnthony Bourdain has come to Brittany to experience not only the cuisine, but also both the ancient cultures and traditions that have influenced this area as well as the achievements of the contemporaries that define it today.
NonfictionRecent deadly flash floods have wreaked havoc in the US and beyond. Explore why dangerous floods are on the rise and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. From NOVA.
NonfictionRacers are in Colorado, where the high elevation is a huge challenge for generating power. Kayla tries to help Team Dave move up the rankings, but Kye and his newest teammate, Clay Cole, make an impressive performance.
NonfictionWe journey deep into the abyss to see strange creatures, many of which are new to science. Including terrifying fish with massive teeth that eat prey twice their size and weird jellyfish that flash in the darkness. Deep sea sharks never filmed before are revealed along with submerged mountain ranges and volcanoes far larger than anything on land.
NonfictionThe boys have a second crack at crossing the channel in their amphibious cars, Jools Holland settles into a different kind of rhythm on our track and Jeremy drives Audi's everyday supercar…Jeremy gets all excited as Audi launches the first everyday supercar to challenge the 911 since the Honda NSX. Then Richard shows up in a 911. Cue much arguing. The chaps discover that, as well as making nice cars, Porsche also makes "smoking tools". Surely that smoking ban doesn't stretch to the TG studio, does it?
NonfictionHollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attempt a takeover of the world’s third oldest professional football (a.k.a. soccer) club, located in Wrexham, a working class town in northern Wales in the United Kingdom.
NonfictionTony visits a bar and grill in southwest Texas, journeys to Piedras Nigras in search of a dish that has become synonymos with Mexico, nachos, takes a boat tour of the Rio Grande River with a Texas town Mayor and has an authentic meal in Monterrey, Mexico.
NonfictionViking versus Samurai. The savage Scandinavian raider that plundered Europe for almost a thousand years, against the blinding speed and skill of Japan's elite warrior class.
NonfictionAnthony Bourdain is in beautiful Tuscany, exploring this contrasting land of heaven and hell. Heaven because of its breathtaking scenery, hell not only because of Tuscany's famous hell-writing native, Dante, but because of the hellish trip to get there.
NonfictionThe Thai cuisine blends five fundamental flavors: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty. To experience each of these tastes, Tony explores the bustling streets of Bangkok and immerses himself in all things Thai.
NonfictionU.S. Navy SEAL, a cunning killer on both land and sea, faces off with an Israeli Commando, a covert op assassin, when the world’s most lethal special forces battle-to-the-death.
NonfictionNari, an employee at Tony's office, has been bothering him to do a show on her native Korea. Tony gives in to the pressure and next thing you know, they're in Seoul and the adventure begins.
NonfictionTony visits Sardinia, his wife's homeland, and learns what it means to be Sardinian. From the craggy mountainous landscape to the exotic cuisine and ages old traditions, Tony learns that Sardinia really is its own country with a strong island mentality.
