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In Adam Ruins Everything, host Adam Conover employs a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted. A blend of entertainment and enlightenment, Adam Ruins Everything is like that friend who knows a little bit too much about everything and is going to tell you about it... whether you like it or not.

This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

In society, there are many products and ideas that we buy in to. Some of these products, services or ideas are just plain bullshit. Well known magicians: Penn and Teller are here to knock some sense into people in a humorous and informal way and to explain why some things in life are just plain bullshit.

A quiz show presented by Stephen Fry, each week he's joined by regular Alan Davies and three guests. In each episode the guests have to try and answer questions designed to inform, educate and entertain.

It is a new type of history show for a new type of audience: Big History delivered in an unadulterated hit of premium archive and jaw-dropping infographics.

Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them. In each episode of this unapologetically authentic cookalong, Selena will be joined remotely by a different master chef. Together, they'll tackle cuisines of every variety, share invaluable tips and tricks, and deal with everything from smoking ovens to missing ingredients. Each episode will highlight a food-related charity, and this casual, funny, and informative series will embrace both the struggle and the joy of learning to cook - while inviting audiences to follow along at home.

Hosted by actor Luke Wilson, "Emergency Call" is a daring hour-long show documenting the first few crucial minutes of emergencies told through the lens of America's heroic 911 call takers.

Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.

From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.

Government: a dirty word or a trusted institution? Adam Conover hosts a funny, fast-paced look at the power, complexity and shortcomings of "The G Word."

A look at 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World, from the perspective of three different story lines.

Unable to travel due to the global pandemic, Josh Gates stays at home and interviews guests pertinent to the topic of the evening.

Jonathan Van Ness lets his curiosity lead the way as he roves from snacks to wigs in this podcast spinoff chock-full of experts and special guests.

Join James May as he explores a variety of topics that are essential for everyone to know. From science to history, he breaks down complex concepts in a fun and accessible way. With his trademark wit and humor, James May's Things You Need to Know is a must-watch for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge and learn something new. Get ready for an entertaining and informative ride!

Documentaries produced by or for the BBC

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This is a current affairs counterpart to QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish. It promises to be fast, intelligent, hilarious television, completely unlike any other show on air. It's about contemporary events, but it's not 'satire'. It aims to do for the news what QI does for the universe at large: making the apparently dull interesting, the obscure clear and the frightening comprehensible. Like all great ideas, the formula is simple. Four young QI researchers - known by Stephen Fry's affectionate nickname as 'The QI Elves' - tell each other the most interesting things they've discovered in the news that week. They are likeable, ordinary, unpretentious, inveterately curious, prodigiously well briefed and extremely funny. They don't claim to be journalists and they don't look like newsreaders, but their take on the world is as accurate as any. Not bound by the conventions accepted everywhere else, No Such Thing As The News may not look like the news, but you are certain to find yourself strangely better informed.

Sex, joy and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women's pleasure - and puts stubborn myths to rest.

When you build something, do you follow the manual or do you just rely on your internal instinct? See what our How To Build Everything hosts do!

Arjen Lubach dives through the issues of the day past inspiring guests to the bottom of the news. Everyone always wants to go from the issues of the day to deepening. Arjen is really looking forward to the issues of the day.

This is a how-to show of epic proportions that teaches you how to do the things you think you already know how to do. Each episode of this hilariously dry-witted how-to adventure series, David Rees, humorist and self-made aficionado of the everyday, tackles unassuming tasks such as tying your shoes or making the perfect ice cube for your delicious beverages. Get to know the science and the history behind the seemingly mundane and uncover an unexpected appreciation for even the simplest of tasks. Think you already know everything there is to know about swatting a fly? Think again.

Dissect the news to sort the real from the rumours, separate fact from fiction and flatten conspiracy theories back down to Earth.

Science documentary series tackling everyday issues that affect us all. Each episode features different presenters and experts in their fields.

A look at the weird and wonderful world of reproduction and inheritance.

Former glamour model and Love Island star Olivia Attwood explores the new and uncharted world of selling sex online. Is it as easy and as lucrative as it may at first seem?