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Acclaimed actress and award-winning singer Justine Clarke (Tangle, Rake, The Time Of Our Lives), Logie Award-winning star of stage and screen, Rob Collins (The Wrong Girl, Glitch, Cleverman) and Logie Award-winning actor Stephen Peacocke (Home and Away, Wanted) lead the cast of RFDS (working title), a gripping new action-drama on a grand scale, based in Australia's red heart, where the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service navigate private lives as turbulent and profound as the heart stopping emergencies they attend. Based on remarkable real-life stories and filmed on location in and around Broken Hill, this series will capture the beauty and brutality of Australia's vast centre where the doctors, nurses, pilots and support staff of the RFDS negotiate the unique challenges of emergency retrievals across some of the most inhospitable places in the country. It's also a story about community and people coming together to laugh, to cry and to triumph, in spite of the huge obstacles they face.

Violent con artists. Stone-cold killers. These terrifying true stories unveil some of the worst cohabitation experiences one could ever imagine.

TRAFFICKED provides a 360-degree view of the trafficking world from the point-of-view of the traffickers, law enforcement agents and those caught in the crossfire with access only National Geographic can provide.

Ripped from the pages of one of the nation's top weekly magazines, People Magazine Investigates goes beyond the headlines to uncover the heart-wrenching stories of lives and families ripped apart. These are crime stories that transcended news and became part of popular culture. Interlaced within each episode are exclusive interviews with People's journalists and firsthand emotional interviews with those closest to the investigation revealing shocking twists, new evidence, and unexpected resolutions.

Since it began in 1983, "Frontline" has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

You've got the home you've always dreamed of and the neighborhood to match. But someone close by has very different ideas. FEAR THY NEIGHBOR reveals what happens when a new homeowner unwittingly takes up residence within a stone's throw of a psycho, or when evil minds decide to lay down roots right next door. These are the terrifying tales of the unwanted neighbors who turn home sweet home into home sweet hell.

Featuring different comics and their personal journeys, explores the internal battles, unexpected fame and societal pressures in the comedy world.

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.

Millions in stolen cash. Missing luxury bourbon. Watch ordinary people almost get away with these extraordinary heists in this true crime series.

A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.

An up-close and personal look at a team of 911 dispatchers at a call center just outside of Cleveland where they take on a never-ending bombardment of panic-stricken callers and save lives.

This gripping docuseries follows New York City's frontline medical professionals as they balance the intensity of their work with their personal lives.

Our worst nightmares in the sky, caused by engine failure and human mistakes are combated with courage and may end up in amazing miracles or disasters.

Follow the journey of four real doctors - two brain surgeons, an emergency room physician, and a Chief Resident OBGYN - who struggle to balance their personal lives with the highs and lows of working on the frontlines of America's healthcare system. From birth to brain surgery, each patient's story offers a rare, inside look at the complex, fascinating, and emotional world of medicine.

This is an eight episode series exploring hostage situations and negotiations around the world. From the highest profile cases to those kept hidden from the public, the producers have gained privileged access to some of the most challenging negotiations of recent times. The episodes look at a wide range of situations from the viewpoint of everyone involved: the victims and their families back home, the experienced negotiators, business leaders, government officials and the kidnappers themselves.

Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus chronicles the tales of some of country music's most eccentric characters.

The Last Defense explores and exposes flaws in the American justice system through emotional, in-depth examinations of the death row cases of Darlie Routier and Julius Jones. The series will seek to trace the path that led both Routier and Jones to their places on death row, while taking a deep look into their personal stories.

Catfish UK (MTV) is presented by the journalist and documentary-maker Oobah Butler and the radio host Julie Adenuga. It is the first television presenting job for either. While they are more than good enough to hold their own separately, they make a wonderful pairing.

Step into the dark world of drug production and distribution with Drugs, Inc. as National Geographic explores the entire supply chain from farm to dealer. Witness the dangerous and often violent world of drug cartels, the inner workings of law enforcement, and the devastating impact on individuals and communities. Brace yourself for an eye-opening journey into the heart of the drug trade.

When parents send their children off to college, they are filled with pride and hope for the future of their children. These institutions of higher education should be the place where dreams begin - not nightmares. Yet at colleges around the country, there are shocking instances of murder. Death In The Dorms tells the stories of students at different schools whose lives were senselessly cut short. However, in the aftermath of these tragedies there comes hope for change.

Follows six stories of sports and crime, told by the athletes, coaches and law enforcement officials.

Hosted by star of Ellen and The Ellen Show, Ellen Degeneres. Featuring a unique mix of celebrity interviews, chart-topping and up-and-coming musical performances, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real life stories, and amazing talent throughout all age-groups.

Experience the gritty reality of the drug world through the eyes of dealers, users, and law enforcement in this intense and gripping series. With unparalleled access to all sides of the war on drugs, Dope takes viewers on a raw and unfiltered journey. Get ready for a wild ride.

It is a true-crime docu-series that highlights the real-life stories behind unique homicide cases with in-depth interviews, authentic archival material and cinematic recreations all packaged together into a fresh spin in the genre.

A documentary series which takes a powerful and sometimes comical look at life on the frontline of the National Health Service.