A documentary in three parts by Astrid Lindgren, whose stories and characters have traveled across all borders. The documentary shows previously unpublished material from diaries, correspondence and films.
Social & External
The people behind it
Karin Nyman
Self
Astrid Lindgren
Self (Archive Footage)
Leif G.W. Persson
Margareta Strömstedt
Lennart Hyland
Self (archive footage)
Docudrama factual series that reveals the remarkable true stories behind some of the most gripping and important international spy operations of the last forty years.
An extraordinary variety of writers, who often suffered terrible adversity throughout their lives, created wonderful places full of happiness in which children lived far from the sorrows of adult life.
Secrets are divulged and stories of espionage, conspiracy, murder, sabotage and greed are uncovered.
With almost four decades of experience in espionage and covert operations, Michel Juneau-Katsuya delves into the fascinating world of espionage in Canada, past and present.
Actor and British national treasure Sir David Jason travels around the UK and beyond to reveal the secret places and people who act as guardians and gatekeepers of the incredible but true story of Britain’s spy history.
How does the fictional world of spying compare with the reality? Peter Taylor looks at the real world of modern spies.
Rose McGowan, artist and activist, documents the work being done to spread her message of “bravery, art, joy and survival.”
The assassinations of Nazis, terrorists and Iranian nuclear scientists have given the Mossad a fearsome reputation that has come with a moral cost. For the first time, former spy chiefs and operatives discuss personal and operational challenges, ethical dilemmas, and the personal price they were forced to pay.
The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.
We've all heard them ... the Mafia killed JFK, the government had a hand in 9/11 and the existence of aliens is the world's best-kept secret. Conspiracy theories are as old as mankind itself, and for just as long people have been taking sides. The advent of the internet provides a unique opportunity to level the playing field and give all men equal access to the facts. In April 2011, the FBI finally relented and established an online repository of files, documents and reports called "The Vault". Unsealed: Conspiracy Files is a ground breaking new show that shines a light on many of these archived case files.
In the city of Ultrapolis, informed by his fellow pigeons, Randolf is fighting swindlers and crime. He transforms into a mysterious, comical and lovable hero named Pigeon Boy. He may be more Chaplin than Superman, but he does try his best...
The adventures of the elite G.I. Joe unit, whose members: Duke, Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Roadblock, Tunnel Rat and Ripcord were charged with crimes they did not commit. In order to clear themselves of the charges, they must expose the real culprits, who belong to the powerful corporation COBRA Industries.
Hashiba Takeru is the leader of Global Operation Service (GOS), a secret spy organization housed within the Public Security Investigation Bureau which is tasked with eradicating criminals who are targeting Japan for various reasons.
During the Anti-Japanese War, Yun Hongshen unknowingly chases after his father's killer, only to fall into a trap set by "Black Butler," a Japanese spy who had been undercover in China for 15 years. With the help of a close family friend and guidance from the Communist Party, Yun Hongshen joins forces with patriotic youth Wen Yeming to expose the spies hidden within the Nationalist army. Together, they set intricate counter-traps, overcoming personal vendettas to help turn the tide of war.
In 1960s South Vietnam, an undercover agent slowly works his way up through the ranks of Ngô Đình Diệm's administration to become one of its most prominent advisors
Nineteen years after being dismissed over a national security leak, former officer Wu Yu has lived on the fringes, relentlessly pursuing the truth behind the betrayal that ruined his life. As he uncovers hidden layers of deception, a new officer, Guo Weijie, inspired by Wu Yu’s determination, grows into a leader in national security. Together, they face mounting dangers to reveal the true traitor.
In the 1960s, Israeli clerk-turned-secret agent Eli Cohen goes deep undercover inside Syria on a perilous, years-long mission to spy for Mossad.
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. is an American spy-fi TV series that aired on NBC for one season from September 16, 1966 to April 11, 1967. The series was a spin-off from The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and used the same theme music composed by Jerry Goldsmith, which was rearranged into a slightly different, harder-edged arrangement by Dave Grusin.
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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.
Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening.
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
Filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
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.
Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice.
Will Smith whose curiosity and wonder is positively infectious—is guided by National Geographic Explorers traveling to different corners of the world to get up close and personal with the weirdest, most unusual, dangerous and thrilling spectacles of the planet.
Through the prism of Jeff Goldblum's always inquisitive and highly entertaining mind, nothing is as it seems. Each episode is centered around something we all love — like sneakers or ice cream — as Jeff pulls the thread on these deceptively familiar objects and unravels a wonderful world of astonishing connections, fascinating science and history, amazing people, and a whole lot of surprising big ideas and insights.
Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium.
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be showcased, such as never-before-released documents, personal diaries and DNA evidence.
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Morgan Freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act of creation and other big questions that mankind has continuously asked.
Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, ground-breaking demonstrations of human nature at work.