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Johnny's New Kingdom
Johnny's New Kingdom is a British television series presented by wildlife cameraman Johnny Kingdom. 10 episodes were first shown on BBC Two in March and April 2008.
Black Magic
A two-part mini-series which examines Civil Rights-era America through the prism of basketball at historically black colleges and universities.
Russia - A Journey With Jonathan Dimbleby
In this landmark five-part series, he explores the extraordinary changes that are taking place in Russia today and reveals the contours left by history on this vast land. From the Arctic Circle, where the summer sun never sets, to the breathtaking cities of Vladivostok and St Petersburg, from white witches to hirsute masseurs, from oil wells to shamans, Dimbleby’s journey by boat, train, truck and foot is heart-warming, entertaining and compelling. This is television’s first comprehensive look at a country shrouded in myth. Look through one window and you see an authoritarian regime trying to modernise itself into an oil-rich economy. Look through another and you see exuberant people enjoying new opportunities, struggling with old problems. Everywhere, the marker stones of their turbulent past. Uncover an enormous and diverse country in transition in this beautiful and exhilarating series
Around the World in 20 Years
Around the World in 20 Years is a BBC television travel documentary first broadcast in December 2008, presented by Michael Palin. It follows him as he retraces the Dubai - Mumbai leg of his journey Around the World in 80 Days. Also featured is his reunion with the Captain and Crew of the al-Sharma dhow, in which he had undertaken the journey 20 years ago.
A Special 20th Anniversary Edition of the Around the World.. book was also published, titled Around the World in 80 days - Revisited, which incorporated pictures from, as well as an account of, this journey.
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The Paper
The Paper is a reality television show on MTV. The show covers the lives of the Cypress Bay High School newspaper staff, focusing mostly on four senior editors. It is set in Weston, Florida.
The series finale aired on May 26, 2008.
The second season had been cast at a high school in Texas but midway into production the season became the TV series My Life As Liz.
The Real Monarch of The Glen
Documentary following the staff at the Alladale estate in Sutherland, Scotland where millionaire Paul Lister plans to set up an enclosed animal reserve.
Surviving History
Surviving History was a series that aired on the History Channel. In the show, ancient weapons, devices, and execution methods are recreated and tested.
Weird, True & Freaky
Weird, True & Freaky Join a fast-paced rundown of the strangest, craziest real-life stories on four legs. Freakish swarms, mutant survivors, mysterious mating rituals, and totally bizarre breeds. Amazing animals caught on tape. Shocking footage that will make your jaw drop. From klepto creatures caught on tape to unbelievable pet plastic surgery, check out animal antics that became tabloid news... Only on Weird, True and Freaky.
Greensburg
Greensburg is a US television series broadcast on the TV network Planet Green. The show takes place in Greensburg, Kansas, and is about rebuilding the town in a sustainable way after being hit by the May 2007 EF5 tornado.
The Story Of The Guitar
How did the guitar become the world’s favorite instrument? Alan Yentob begins this personal journey, fascinated by both the sound of the Oud, an ancient middle-eastern ancestor of the lute, and the iconic guitar draped round the necks of Bill Hailey and Elvis Presley, which rocked the cosy world of popular music in the 50s.
Crimen - Monsters of Crime: Vampires and Human Flesh Eaters
Real Vice Cops Uncut
Real Vice Cops Uncut follows the Shelby County Sheriffs Department in Memphis and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation in Orlando as they serve and protect civilians from criminals involved in vice crimes such as narcotics, prostitution and gambling.
Caribbean Cops
Caribbean Cops is an 8 part documentary created for Virgin 1.
The series was shot on location in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and St Lucia, and was designed to capture the drama behind policing these holiday destinations and keeping the islands safe.
Throughout the series, cameras followed each of the islands' local police forces in their battles against international drug smuggling, gun crime and homicide, as well as other crimes directly linked with the tourist trade. The series is narrated by English actor Shaun Parkes. Series Producer: Tricia O'Leary
Scotland - The Edge of the Land
The edge of the land is where geography becomes history, much of what defines the Scots happened where the mountains tumble into the sea, where the Atlantic's long fingers reach into the heart of Scotland. From the air we see where man has patterned the landscape.
When Were We Funniest?
When Were We Funniest? is a Gold documentary series broadcast in 2008.
Feeding Frenzy
Feeding Frenzy is a four-part American documentary reality television mini-series that premiered in 2008 on Animal Planet. The program follows, stars, and is hosted and narrated by actor Christopher Douglas. In the show, Douglas sits inside a transparent, cubical plastic box while filming canivorous predators, which are attracted to the bait and surround the box.
Tribal Wives
Six women are given the opportunity to travel to some of the most remote parts of the world and experience life with a tribe in this new series for BBC Two. Like many women today, juggling with the pressures of Western life from careers to home and family, all the women think something is missing. By spending time with tribes in which women's roles are very different, they hope they can find some answers and, in doing so, change their own lives. The series provides a unique and intimate insight into the lives of women in tribes around the world, from the Amazon to sub-Saharan Africa. For the six Western women, it proves to be a life-changing experience as they immerse themselves into living as a tribal woman in some of the world's most remote and beautiful locations.
Sex... with Mom and Dad
Sex... with Mom and Dad is MTV's version of the British TV series. The series features teens and their parents working through their sex, dating and love life problems under the guidance of relationship expert Doctor Drew Pinksy.
Untamed & Uncut
Untamed & Uncut is an American documentary television series that premiered on June 10, 2008 on Animal Planet. The program depicts unexpected and surprising animal encounters that are caught directly on tape at the scene. Each different video usually has something to do with an animal attack on a human, either intentionally or unintentionally, animals fighting each other, animals causing havoc within a community, or animal rescues in which the animal is in grave danger or has been severely wounded. Most of the time, no one is killed, although a few deaths and many minor and severe injuries have occurred. Due to the disturbing content, Untamed & Uncut holds a TV-14 rating.
A sneak peek originally appeared on June 10, 2008 - the show officially debuted on October 12, 2008 with the special "Vacation Nightmares".
Rodeo announcer Bob Tallman appeared as himself in two episodes of the program.
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By Any Means
By Any Means, also known as Ireland to Sydney by Any Means, is a television series following Long Way Round and Long Way Down star Charley Boorman. Travelling from Wicklow, Ireland, to Sydney, Australia, it features him completing the journey using 112 modes of transport and only travelling by plane when absolutely necessary.
Alexei Sayle's Liverpool
Alexei Sayle returns to Liverpool to examine his troubled relationship with the city by meeting those who have played a role in its recent history
Sci Trek
Sci Trek takes an in depth look at the science behind how our world works. From investigating the possible outcome of major earthquakes in metropolitan areas to the prospect of mining the moon, Sci Trek tests the limits of how prepared we really are for the future.
911: The Bronx
Medical personnel are followed as they respond to emergency calls in the New York borough.
Customs UK
In Gatwick and Bristol airports in England customs agents check baggage and travelers to uphold allowances and prevent illicit activity and substances from entering the UK.