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The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd (25 Nov)
Series. This smart and entertaining series digs up the weirdest people, places, objects and events in human history. Presented by legendary actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd . Episode One explores the Lake Michigan Triangle and many other wild and weird places, including a creepy doll-filled island, caves that harbour deadly viruses, and the most haunted place in the US. Watch the trailer.
The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles (25 Nov)
Series – two parts. Nick Knowles embarks on another extraordinary adventure, travelling right to the heart of America, where he follows the mighty Mississippi River from Minneapolis in the north all the way south to New Orleans. Following the Great River Road, which hugs the Mississippi for most of its length, Nick explores the river’s tragic past through its connection to slavery and, nearly 100 years later, its role in the civil rights movement.
Who Do You Think You Are? UK – Season 19 (26 Nov)
Series. This series takes viewers on personal journeys into the pasts of popular celebrities, who uncover the surprising stories that lie at the heart of their family histories. Each episode follows a famous face as he or she discovers family stories of heroism, tragedy, love, and betrayal. As the participants travel the world discovering their ancestry, we’ll discover how history has shaped everyone’s world. Episode One sees Andrew Lloyd Webber learning more about his family history.
The UnXplained: Mysteries Of the Universe (26 Nov)
Series. Host and Executive Producer William Shatner explores our earth, and beyond, in search of the universe’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Episode One focuses on unidentified objects, witnessed by military pilots, and a potential alien home world that may be hidden in the darkness of space.
Hoarders – Season 15
Series. Compulsive hoarders confront the clutter they have collected in their respective houses and talk about what led them to hoard.
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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.
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.
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.
