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James Blunt: One Brit Wonder (18 Nov)
Documentary. Filmed during his aptly-named 2022 Greatest Hit Tour, this documentary follows singer/songwriter James Blunt across Europe. Delving into James’ backstory – witnessing the genocide of the Kosovo War, recording the biggest selling album of the 00s, enduring the backlash that followed and then tweeting his way back to becoming a national treasure, this is an intimate portrait of Blunt as never seen before.
Osher Günsberg: A World Of Pain (21 Nov)
Documentary. Executive Producer and Presenter Osher Günsberg spearheads a very personal investigation into chronic pain, one of the biggest health issues facing Australia.
Told through the lens of Osher’s own pain journey as he meets the individuals and families affected by chronic pain, this documentary reveals what surprising new science, medications and technological innovations are being used to treat and manage it.
He also looks beyond conventional treatment into emerging alternative therapies and puts his body on the line seeking an answer to an intriguing question: could the so-called ‘fine line between pleasure and pain’ hold the key to helping us better understand, treat and manage pain?
The Steeltown Murders (21 Nov)
Series. Based on real life events. Set in both 1973 and the early 2000s, The Steeltown Murders centres on the hunt to catch the killer of three young women in the Port Talbot area and the remarkable story of how – in the first case of its kind – the mystery was solved almost thirty years later using pioneering DNA evidence.
Contrasting the policing methods of two different time periods, the series is a portrait of a town dealing with the repercussions of an unsolved case three decades on and asks if justice can ever truly be found. Starring Phil Glenister and Steffan Rhodri.
Spy/Master (21 Nov)
Series. Set during the height of the Cold War, Spy/Master covers a week in the life of fictional character Victor Godeanu,, the right-hand man and closest advisor to Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu. But Godeanu is also a secret agent for the KGB and must escape Romania and Ceaușescu before his cover is blown.
With only one shot at staying alive, he uses a diplomatic trip to Germany as a springboard to the United States. Helped by an undercover Stasi agent and former flame, and an up-and-coming CIA agent, Godeanu must elude the KGB and his own country’s spooks, fully aware that his defection is putting his family back home in mortal danger. Starring Alec Secăreanu, Svenja Jung and Parker Sawyers.
Invisible Nation (21 Nov)
Documentary. With unprecedented access to Taiwan’s sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan.
Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, Invisible Nation is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China.
At a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the ever-present threat of authoritarian aggression, Invisible Nation brings punctual focus to the struggle of Taiwan as it fights for autonomy and freedom from fear.
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Michael Mosley’s Wonders of the Human Body (13 Nov)
Series. Michael Mosley: Wonders of the Human Body features a special tribute to the late TV presenter by his wife Dr Clare Bailey. Dr Michael Mosley takes us on extraordinary journey around the human body, putting his body to the test to help you at home understand yours, as he tracks down answers to lots of burning questions.
Such as, why do we get creaky joints? What happens when we catch the flu? Can we help our brains stay fit as we age? How do doctors replace a hip? We meet people from around England with stories to share that shed light on the hidden marvels of our bodies.
My Brilliant Friend – Season 4 (14 Nov)
Series. This fourth season delves into the adult lives of Elena and Lila. They find themselves entangled in the turmoil of Italy in the late 80s, nearing the end of decades of political violence and social unrest. Elena is preoccupied by the painful separation from Pietro, the success of her novel, and her tumultuous relationship with Nino.
She yearns to reclaim lost time with her daughters, who now seem more obedient to Pietro’s parents. Amid motherhood and career demands, betrayals, threats, disappearances, and natural disasters, Elena and Lila once again reside in the same neighbourhood. They must now navigate new and formidable challenges – clashing, confronting, and supporting each other along the way.
Blondie: Glass Heart (14 Nov)
Documentary/ The story of legendary rock band Blondie, fronted by the inimitable Debbie Harry, and the band’s rise from small clubs in New York City to selling out shows around the globe.
Though today they have fallen out of the spotlight, with over 40 million albums sold and having influenced many artists working today, it’s hard to deny that Blondie has fully entrenched itself into pop culture.
This is the story of how Debbie Harry went from zero to hero, becoming a star big enough to be compared to Marilyn Monroe.
The Complete Taylor Swift Story (15 Nov)
Documentary. Taylor Swift’s career has lasted longer than that of the Beatles, and has even broken the band’s once-deemed ‘unbeatable’ records. Critics laud her ability to remain culturally relevant and successful eighteen years into her music career, writing that the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen were past their prime at that stage. Her career may have had its highs and lows, but now, there really is no stopping Taylor Swift. Watch the trailer.
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