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Series telling the story of the architects, engineers and spin doctors who entered a frantic two year race to make the Royal Opening of St Pancras on time.
David Choe hitchhikes his way across these United States by (other people's) trains, cars, and boats.
Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.
Covering thousands of miles, Sir Tony Robinson takes a whirlwind journey around the globe by train.
Intercity 125 – Britain's own original high-speed train – rules the rails today, but this national icon is set to give way to hi-tech imports. It's time to celebrate the heroic story of a design classic that saved Britain's railways from terminal decline.
How four iconic British-built trains revolutionised rail travel and inspired incredible railway projects the world over.
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us, and what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.
Documentary series revealing the inner workings of Britain's railways, introducing the track-workers, train guards, drivers, police officers and management teams determined to keep the country moving.
The invention of trains transformed everything about how humans lived. From the movement of goods and population, the design of cities, to conquest and warfare, there are few aspects of civilization that were left untouched by these machines.
A ten-part documentary series, Inside Central Station: Australia’s Busiest Railway blends unscripted high-stakes drama with extraordinary engineering marvels, introduces us to memorable diverse characters who are passionate about their jobs, shares quirky moments and brings a strong sense of Australian history.
A major political, historical, human and economic fact of the 20th century, the Gulag, the extremely punitive Soviet concentration camp system, remains largely unknown.
The stories behind the iconic structures and engineering feats that have shaped and defined our nation and our world.
Following an elite crew of workers-- brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics and train drivers – Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep the State of Alaska’s critical 500-mile long railroad rolling to deliver life sustaining supplies. From controlled avalanches to prevent catastrophe, to fascinating characters, like Jim James, the one-handed handy man, learn what it takes to keep this train on track.
Michael Portillo is in Southeast Asia, armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook. It will lead him on a spectacular 2,500-mile railway adventure across six countries. He explores towering megacities and magnificent mosques.
Professor Alice Roberts travels across Greece and thousands of years back to our collective past, tracing how the Ancient Greeks developed philosophy, art, theatre and democracy.
A 4-part documentary series capturing the compelling story of James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway.
Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, geisha, bonsai, and so much more. Local experts discuss their passions at fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.
After finding her real father Tawan changes her name to Yor Saeng. She meets Lek, whose older sister is married to her father. Lek is a nice man who treats Yor Saeng as his niece but eventually he falls in love with her.
Le Grand Journal is a French nightly news and talk show airing every weekday evening on Canal+. Debuting on August 30, 2004, it was created and hosted by Michel Denisot and in 2013 by Antoine de Caunes. Originally a one-hour program, it expanded to two hours in 2005. Even though the show is broadcast on the premium channel Canal+, this is an unencrypted program. The program features news, talk, weather and comedy. The program is produced by KM Productions for Canal+ and broadcasts from the Studios Rive Gauche on Quai André-Citroën in Paris.
An entertainment show for primary school-aged children. The series is known for its challenges that sometimes result in participants being 'gunged'.
Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora was an Hindi television series which was broadcast on Imagine TV. The show reflected the story of six-year-old Kashi who was born in a lower-caste family and her journey to fulfill her dreams. The show also reflected the situation of rural India especially Bihar where lower castes were being exploited by the so-called upper castes.
Based on true events, Mission Over Mars depicts the inspiring story of four women who played a pivotal role in the Mars Orbiter Mission. And how they fight both professional and personal battles, to triumph for India ki sabse oonchi udaan.
Second year electrical engineering student Gyoza is head hazer of her branch. As part of their initiation activities, freshy Manaow asks for Gyoza's signature. Contrary to Manaow's expectations of the small senior, Gyoza has a cool personality. Instead of getting an easy signature, Gyoza makes Manaow agree to compete in the electrical engineering freshy contest paired with her friend Ali.
Ella is a spirited little girl elephant with a big heart, bigger imagination and a magic hat that can transform into almost anything. Every day, there's a fantastic new adventure as Ella and her friends, Frankie, Belinda and Tiki, get themselves into some tricky situations.
It might be one of the most famous continents on the planet, but the story of Australia hasn't been told quite like this before. In a four-part world premiere blue-chip wildlife series, come face-to-face with Australia’s most iconic – and most mysterious – animals including the cassowary, tree-kangaroo, dingo, echidna and platypus as they soar, swim and stalk through the unspoiled and spectacular environment.
In this NBC Digital Exclusive companion series, "This Is Us" Creator Dan Fogelman and the cast sit down for a no-holds-barred roundtable discussion of each episode's most intimate and provocative moments.
This historical drama focuses on the life of Du-han Kim, who survived the times of trials and tribulations. It takes you inside the world of strong-willed men who had to live the dark days of Korean history.
ZingZillas is a television programme aimed at young children, broadcast on the BBC pre-school channel CBeebies.
A magazine show with each segment telling the story of a country, a civilization, a period or emblematic characters, rich in iconography and archival images.
