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Among the most inherent desires of man has always been to avoid old age, to push away or avoid death. Dr. Michael Mosley knows some of the longest-lived "super-agers" in the world. From China to Italy, each person he meets has a unique perspective on life. Together with them, he discovers the secrets of their longevity, what their diet is and what kind of lives they lead.

Streaming show about finding toys.

Lindsay Ellis starts a brand new segment called "Loose Canon" where she looks at some of her favorite characters from shows and/or movies.

Pairing star athletes with another professional athlete from a completely different sport.The athletes will trade training secrets and ideas, as well as explore high-level sports science and fitness.

A documentary series following American Soldiers in Afghanistan. Real footage captured from on the ground cameras.

In the five years that separated the end of the Second World War from the start of the Cold War, the world had hoped for a lasting peace, but instead found itself on the brink of apocalypse. Five years of chaos and hope for the people of a shattered Europe, who became pawns in the games of the major powers.

The original documentary will chronicle the longest-running nationally broadcast rap show in history, "Rap City." "Welcome To Rap City" will feature sit-down interviews with all the original "Rap City" hosts.

Food Safari, the ultimate food lover's feast, returns with a spectacular new French inspired, nine-part series. French Food Safari is a celebration of exquisite French cuisine in all its delicious complexity, filmed around Australia and France. Presented by Maeve O'Meara, French Food Safari follows one of France's best exports to Australia, renowned chef Guillaume Brahimi on a personal voyage. They visit many of France's top kitchens and the many places of food pilgrimage in both Paris and regional France - tracking down world-renowned butter, cheese, chocolate, charcuterie, truffles and wine.

The series follows the activities of seven big time cray fishermen as they race to feed the huge and hungry Chinese market. The prices soar but so do the seas - who comes out best off?

In 1993, Annie McCarrick disappears without a trace from her Dublin home. 30 years later, her case remains unsolved. A recent upgrade of the case to murder gives her family renewed hope. But might vital clues have been missed? A two-part true-crime series looking at some of the most notorious cases of women who disappeared within a so-called Vanishing Triangle throughout the 1990's.

This four-part documentary series hones in on the political dimension of the personal, showcasing the unparalleled efforts of four First Nations trailblazers who altered the course of Australian history. Interweaving never-before-seen archival material with interviews with loved ones and peers, Rebel with a Cause dives into the philosophies that guided Senator Neville Bonner, magistrate Pat O'Shane, poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal and media icon Tiga Bayles to present an inspirational, vital account of First Nations-led change-making. 

Documentary series starring David Attenborough who follows zoo keepers on a quest to find different animals to be added to the zoo. David Attenborough and a team from London Zoo travel in search of exotic animals. Their aim is to capture them and bring them back to the UK for exhibit in the zoo.

This new two-part documentary series goes inside the major investigation into the brutal killing and dismemberment of grandmother June Fox-Roberts. With exclusive access to the South Wales Police Major Crime team, the documentary starts with a 999 call from her distraught daughter and follows the case as officers relentlessly hunt her killer.

The show follows creator, former UN Advisor and Alvin Ailey trained dancer, Vandana Hart across the world to explore how dance connects people, places, and culture. From Indonesia and Vietnam, to France, Nigeria, and Lebanon season one of We Speak Dance uncovers how dance is being used as a political weapon. An interconnected web of styles from remote villages, underground groups, and world famous stages reveals how dance joins us together through revolution, sacred ceremonies, and sexuality.

Series featuring David Attenborough discussing his journey through the South West Pacific in search of vanishing south sea rituals and customs.

This spectacular five-part series, presented by Tony Robinson, investigates the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present, putting a new perspective on our existence - that we are the product of catastrophe. Using the latest CGI effects and featuring scientific experts, the series reveals how the evolution of life on Earth has been shaped by lethal catastrophes that have caused mass extinctions, almost to the point of wiping out life altogether.

Nigel Slater shares his favourite festive treats that make Christmas a truly tasty time of year, with tips on cooking a feast for many, or some simple self-indulgence to get the festive juices flowing

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on our planet. This series showcases the many incredible creatures that call the Pacific home.

Rick Stein has visited Spain since he was a young boy. In the past, French and Italian cooking have been seen to have more finesse, but thanks to a handful of really dedicated Spanish chefs and a growing enthusiasm for its rugged flavours, that has all begun to change. According to Rick, no one cooks fish with more respect or grills meat better. Now, he travels the length and breadth of the country in an old campervan, going off the beaten track to discover the authentic soul ('duende') of Spanish cooking.

Love, relationships, family life and having children. Personal stories reflecting on the biggest milestones in life, as seen from the perspectives of different faiths.

Stories of people who have been medically misdiagnosed, and how they were able to be properly diagnosed and treated.

Explores new ideas of food in America and spotlights the real people who are creating viable alternatives to how we grow food and feed ourselves.

In a single moment, life can transform from routine to critical. One bullet, one alarm or one misstep can spur tragedy - and plunge average people and trained experts alike into desperate circumstances. In Situation Critical, we explore the unfolding action and the real people thrust into survivor mode by some of the most dramatic events in modern history. This fast-paced series takes you inside the seemingly stable events that became headline disasters in a matter of minutes. Each hour-long episode combines archival footage, accurate re-enactments, advanced CGI and firsthand accounts from those at the centre of the action. Building suspense with each heart-pounding movement, we vividly break down the terrifying moments - outlining the life-threatening risks, daring decisions, frantic communications, evolving tactics and last-ditch efforts developing with each decisive tick of the clock. Don't miss as we follow the hunt for Colombian drug baron Pablo Escobar and the Russian sub rescue of 2005 orchestrated by the UK's Submarine Rescue Service.

How the great shifts in Australians' faiths, ethics and beliefs have transformed a continent and its people.