An NHK flagship program, centered around a diverse range of documentaries, delves into the dynamic shifts of society, politics and history, as well as the breathtaking wonders of the natural world.
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MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.
Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.
The extraordinary story of Bernie Ecclestone's meteoric rise from post-war car dealer to the creation and 50-year reign over the cutthroat world of Formula One.
Professor Brian Cox asks the biggest questions we can ask. Are we alone? Why are we here? What is our future? Join him in a stunning celebration of human life as he explores our origins, our place and our destiny in the universe.
How To Survive the End of the World examines terrifying and scientifically plausible doomsday scenarios by exploring distinct, world-threatening events and the methods by which humanity would fight to survive against grim odds.
Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.
Tracing Xi Jinping's defining moments, how he's exercising his power and the impact on China and relations with the U.S.
It is said to be one of the oldest books in the world. Has it been altered? If yes why? A remarkable journey back in time to see what the Old Testament and the New Testament is hiding from us.
The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.
Explore the impact of A.I. and how it is transforming the way we live and work -- both now and in the future, featuring some of the brightest minds in science, philosophy, technology, engineering, medicine, futurism, entertainment and the arts to tell the dynamic story of A.I.
A documentary which explores the remarkable parallels between the careers of Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill, as well as their personal rivalry and animosity.
A landmark series taking you inside the recent Coalition government in a revealing tale of politics, ambition and power. Key players tell all in riveting no holds barred interviews.
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
The naturalist visits uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries. Steve Backshall takes on physical challenges, encounters extraordinary wildlife and meets remarkable people.
The year 2024 is the 10th year of the Grand Canal's successful application for World Heritage. In order to spread the pulse of the times when the thousand-year-old Grand Canal flows to the current day, and polish the Chinese cultural card, "The Grand Canal" opens a new chapter of documentary on the Grand Canal. The scholars from various fields and young talent representatives organize into a "Canal Visiting Group" and embark on a journey along the Canal, and each episode will bring them together in a city along the Canal. Through in-depth field visits, "Shining Night" with local characteristics, and in-depth chats about the "Opening of the Canal", the "Canal Visiting Group" will lead the audience to experience the blending of the Canal's history and modernity, and present the long-standing and well-established cultural essence of the Canal to everyone.
Carla Hall travels around the world to track down the unexpected lineage and international origins of America's favorite dishes.
When Narumi, an office lady who hides the fact that she is a yaoi fangirl, changes jobs, she is reunited with Hirotaka, her childhood friend who is attractive and skilled but is a hardcore gaming otaku. They decide to start dating for now, but being otaku, both of them are awkward so a serious romantic relationship is rather difficult for them...
Explore the relationship of two people as they go from being “just acquaintances” to “a genuine couple” — Yoon Jin Ah, a coffee shop supervisor in her 30s, and Seo Joon Hee, a designer at a video game company who has just returned from working abroad.
In 16 and Pregnant, they were moms-to-be. Now, follow Farrah, Maci, Amber, and Catelynn as they face the challenges of motherhood. Each episode interweaves these stories revealing the wide variety of challenges young mothers can face: marriage, relationships, family support, adoption, finances, graduating high school, starting college, getting a job, and the daunting and exciting step of moving out to create their own families.
Shaun, Harvey, Gadget, Trev and Kelly hit up the nightlife of raves and ecstasy. Woody and Lol are happy, living together with their kids and Combo is still in prison. But things slowly change. This is the year 1990 and This is England.
Chuck Zukowski, who has researched UFOs for over 30 years, teams up with his son and an investigator to pursue cases in search for definitive proof of UFOs along America's Alien Highway.
A struggling student becomes a caregiver to a fading badminton star, and as his sight slips away, the two forge a bond tested by time and fate.
Kevin Pacalioglu may have no money and no clue, but he can see dead people, so that’s pretty cool. Faced with a constant stream of stubborn spirits, Pac goes to whatever lengths require the least amount of effort to help New York City’s most frivolous ghosts finish their unfinished business, occasionally with the help of his best friend and drug dealer, Roofie.
Six teenagers fight for their dream of happiness and freedom, leaving behind all the problems with parents, teachers and others. Christiane, Stella, Babsi, Benno, Axel and Michi throw themselves into the heady nights of Berlin, without limits or rules, and celebrate life, love and temptation - until they have to realize that this rush will not only destroy their friendship, but can drive them into the abyss.
Selena Gomez is at the top of her game as a musical artist, actor, businesswoman, and philanthropist, but she calls in the experts to help amp up her kitchen skills for the holidays. This year she has invited all-star chefs Eric Adjepong, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon, and Claudette Zepeda to bring their favorite dishes and culinary wisdom to her home kitchen so they can cook up perfect holiday meals to share with friends and family.
After his mentor Zan Maochang’s death, archaeologist Fang Kun joins an excavation of a newly discovered tomb, where he reunites with his former lover, Luo Qing. Their investigation sparks controversy and draws the attention of artifact criminals. Together with Qi Dacang from the public security bureau, they must confront challenges to protect the tomb and preserve cultural heritage.
A big-city dentist opens up a practice in a close-knit seaside village, home to a charming jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way.
Fantasy and reality collide when a surprisingly diverse group of online video-game addicts struggle to balance the game with personal relationships.
The mini-project starts with a solemn event that unites the hearts of two characters already familiar to the audience of the original. The main characters are happy, but besides them, at that time, the story unfolded in the lives of other characters, each of whom went through adolescence in his own way and faced unexpected difficulties along the way.
David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.
After his daughter goes missing, a widower begins uncovering the dark secrets of the people closest to him.
The black sheep of the Argyll family, Jack Argyll, was accused of murdering their matriarch a year ago, but now a man shows up on their doorstep claiming Jack’s innocence. The family must come to terms with this news and the fact that the real killer might still be among them.
To reunite with his long-dead love, a man uses a mystical secret to lengthen his life until her rebirth — only to learn her reincarnation is a young man.
Atom has a crush on Matmee, but a mix-up over an eraser makes Kongthap think Atom likes him instead—leading to unexpected feelings and confusion.
A 28-year-old layabout begins to re-examine his life when his dysfunctional family assembles to pay respects to a dying grandmother who won’t pass on.
The story of two wedding planners in Delhi, where tradition jostles with modern aspirations against the backdrop of big fat Indian weddings revealing many secrets and lies.