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A story that revolves around five aristocratic families, set during the reign of Alexander I, and centered on the love triangle between Natasha Rostova, Pierre Bezukhov, and Andrei Bolkonsky.

Inspired by a true story, this series follows a group of Roman teenagers as they defy society in their search for identity and independence.

With a mysterious planet hurtling towards Earth, extinction is imminent for the people of the world. While most feel liberated to pursue their wildest dreams, one quiet and always uncomfortable woman stands alone - lost among the hedonistic masses.

Set in the idyllic rural landscape of southern England, this tale of adventure, courage, and survival follows a band of rabbits on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, towards a promised land and a more perfect society.

The series is inspired by events during the eighteenth century when Britain established a penal colony in Australia to which convicts were sent.

Paris, November 1897. In just a few minutes, a devastating fire destroys the Bazar de la Charité, a building that houses a very popular charity event, leaving more than 130 dead, mainly high society women and their entourages. Three women - Adrienne de Lenverpre, Alice de Jeansin and Rose Rivière, her maid - see their destinies turned upside down. Identity theft, forbidden love, radical life change, betrayal, emancipation: Le Bazar de la Charité plunges us into Parisian society at the end of the 19th century, as we follow the romantic destiny of its three heroines.

In 1950s Spain, a couple summon their son home from Mexico to introduce him to his fiancée, but are shocked when he returns with a ballerino.

Rebellious teens ignite a fast-spreading political movement that takes a terrifying turn.

In her new documentary film series, Chelsea Handler delves into four topics that fascinate her: marriage, racism, Silicon Valley and drugs.

Award-winning journalist and author Lisa Ling takes us on a gritty, breathtaking journey to far corners of America. Here, Ling introduces us to sub-cultures and communities that are unusual, extraordinary and sometimes dangerous; often getting people to share things that they haven't shared with their closest friends or even family members. Each hour-long episode, in the eight-part series, gives a raw and honest look into unconventional lifestyles that exist in our own backyard.

The economic situation is a nightmare: only 20% of the population is employed. The Actives live inside the city. On the fringes, in the Zone, live the Jobless. Separating them is a wall.

The series challenges the dystopian framework embraced by popular culture by offering a refreshing take on the future exploring potential solutions to our existential threats. The program invites viewers to imagine a world that is full of discovery, hope, and possibility - inspiring each of us to understand our power to shape the future that future generations need us to so they can flourish.

In this funny and provocative series, rapper and activist Killer Mike puts his revolutionary ideas about achieving social change into action.

Examining bullying within Korea's social hierarchies. Kyung Min and Jong Suk are both struggling to make their way in the worlds of business and literature. They meet up to discuss their childhood.

The show follows five dynamic women on the rise as they face high stakes in both their social circle and the medical world. These doctors and wives of doctors appear to have it all: they are educated, attractive, and polished professionals, but beneath the surface, viewers will see major obstacles that threaten their upward momentum. After putting their lives on hold to be a physician or a dedicated wife, the ladies must navigate marriage, children, family, and Houston society. Will these powerful females prove that they truly can rise to the top as they struggle to juggle it all?

A Four-part series looking back at a body of work spanning 25 years, and over 60 hours of some of the most distinctive and celebrated documentaries on British television. Award-winning film-maker Louis Theroux has become synonymous with documentaries involving subcultures, people on the fringes of society, those who engage in life-endangering lifestyle choices, and subjects who live with mental health issues. The series will feature interviews with Louis, as well as new conversations and catch-ups between him and some of his most notable contributors - many of whose stories have since unfolded in unexpected ways. Louis has also plundered his own home movie footage and news archive to tell stories about human psychology, the myriad of ways in which people behave or deal with adversity, and how the world has changed over the last three decades.

Documentaries produced by or for the BBC

Take an intimate look at the emotionally charged first and last days of new and soon-to-be released inmates at Georgia's Gwinnett County Jail.

Based in the fictional city of Kashipur, is an empire created by a self proclaimed Godman - Kashipur waale Baba Nirala, who derives his power from the influence he has over the lower strata of the society. He has often stood for them and they consider him to be their Messiah. A lower caste girl Pammi, is drawn into his devotion as he comes to her rescue. The sudden resurfacing of a skeleton in the adjacent forest land, disrupts the peace of the city in the crucial times of the upcoming state elections and all the links of the investigation mysteriously point towards one place - THE AASHRAM. Doubts begin to float about Baba Nirala truly being a Messiah.

Dispatches is a British television current affairs and investigative documentary series that covers issues about society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the environment.

This new three-part documentary for ITV looks at the controversial world of parking through the eyes of motorists and traffic wardens.

It spans over 5,000 years of history that have shaped the world. It is full of spectacular sites and epic stories and an evolving society of inventors, heroes, heroines, villains, artisans and pioneers. Professor Joann Fletcher reveals the highs and lows of the most beguiling civilisation in humanity's rich history in this four-part series made for BBC2.

Host Peter Barakan looks at various aspects of traditional Japanese life.

The show tells the stories of crime, mystery, and murder that unfold behind the veil of wealth and privilege. Secret affairs, hidden accounts, and false identities are just the tip of the iceberg in a world clouded by money that could lead to murder. Hosted by society columnist Christopher Mason, this series uses expert testimony, stylized recreations, and narration from the victim's first-person perspective, escorting viewers behind picture perfect facades, where greed leads to murder and no one is above the law.

This is a documentary series which follows Michael as he finds out more about the country of Brazil.