Across Asia, a new generation of activists, archaeologists and Internet sleuths are working to bring colonial plunder back home. Their collective mission involves more than precious artifacts - itโs about restoring identity and demanding justice.
Looted
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Former miners and police officers recall the Battle of Orgreave โ a violent flashpoint during Britain's 1984/85 Minersโ Strike. Previously hidden government documents and never-before-seen archival footage give insights into the nationโs most divisive labour dispute.
Strike: An Uncivil War
Like her younger brother, Maria Anna Mozart was a child prodigy, performing throughout Europe. So why has she been forgotten? Insights are revealed in this musical investigation, while examining larger questions of female underrepresentation in the arts.
Mozart's Sister
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From majestic lions to the tiny rusty-spotted cat, discover the surprising lives of wild cats around the world. Cats are naturally secretive and elusive animals, but the latest filming technology and a surge in cat research have brought them out of the shadows.
Big Cats
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As development encroaches on once-pristine lands across BC, a Tsay Keh Dene man and his Grandfather reflect on the past and future of caribou in their territory. This contemplative film explores the impacts of modernity on an ancient species.
WฦDZฤฎH NฦNE' Caribou Country
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In a story of grace and forgiveness, Jamaican American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin seeks out the mother who abandoned her as a child in Kingston. Meanwhile, she and her young daughter forge a new sense of home.
A Mother Apart
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This beloved mystery series marks it's 25th season packed with twists and deadly surprises! Barnaby and Winterโs latest cases lead them to some surprising places โ from lawn bowling clubs and old-time carpentry fairs to the curious world of mudlarking.
Midsomer Murders
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Ugandan Canadian filmmaker Ian Mark Kimanje explores why Carnival means so much to so many people and why itโs still going strong today. Travelling the world, it's a deep dive into this celebration of resistance, culture and community.
Carnival: They Can't Steal Our Joy
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Explore the rise and fall of Mozart, one of classical musicโs greatest composers, in this symphony of drama, documentary and music. Travelling across 18th-century Europe, it paints a portrait of a man who changed music โ and society โ forever.
Mozart: Rise of a Genius
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The daughters of Mimie Ho, a force in the annual Vancouver Chinatown parade, navigate the choice between honouring their past and letting it go. Intimate interviews, archival footage and evocative visuals come together in this poignant family story.
Spring After Spring
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Explore an inspiring collection of documentaries that centre Black creativity, spotlight the fight for racial justice and share powerful stories of connection and community.
Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music
A Mother Apart
Carnival: They Can't Steal Our Joy
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For over a century, Black artists have been exploited by the music industry. This series chronicles their fight for fair pay and justice, featuring stories of music legends from Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith.
Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music
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At 99 years old, cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch recounts painful and poignant experiences playing in the prisoner orchestra at Auschwitz. Her story reveals how, amidst the horrors of the Holocaust, music could be a lifeline.
The Last Musician of Auschwitz
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Filmmaker Kent Donguines returns home to learn about the traditional art of Kalinga tattooing from 108-year-old tattoo artist Apo Whang-od. In the village of Buscalan, he explores its deep cultural meaning and impact on Filipino identity.
Treasure of the Rice Terraces
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This acclaimed Aussie crime drama sees detective Jay Swan taking on a new post in the fading timber town of Loch Iris in Western Australia. His hopes for a fresh start are shattered by a stolen car, a suspicious death and a missing child.
Mystery Road: Origin Season 2
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Join Canadian chef and author David Rocco as he serves up more travel adventures featuring a delicious mix of food, culture and community. This time, he savours la dolce vita in Naples, where his father comes from.
David Roccoโs Dolce - Napoli
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45 years of Knowledge - thank you British Columbia!
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Our viewers tell us how much they love the nostalgic drama Heartbeat - our longest-running series! So we're pleased to be bringing back the entire 18 seasons, starting at the beginning with Constable Nick Rowan's arrival in the Yorkshire village of Aidensfield.
Heartbeat
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Every January 6th in Nunatsiavut, the Inuit celebrate Nalujuk Night, an exhilarating and spooky tradition featuring skeletal-faced beings and treats. This film by Jennie Williams takes us to the North for a look at this centuries-old community celebration.
Nalujuk Night
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When a woman goes missing with her 9-year-old son, detectives Ruth Calder and Tosh McIntosh are drawn into a case that blurs the line between the personal and professional. This new investigation tests their evolving partnership.
Shetland, Season 8
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A quintessentially English detective and his investigative team solve murder mysteries on the idyllic Caribbean island of Saint Marie. This lighthearted crime series comes with quirky characters, baffling cases and a dose of sun-soaked scenery.
Death in Paradise
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This portrait of singer Anne Murray follows her journey from small-town Nova Scotia to global superstardom. An in-depth interview with Anne is interwoven with archival footage, insights from fellow music stars and some of her best-loved songs.
Anne Murray: Full Circle
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At this annual festive gala, the ORF Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Claire Levacher, is joined by the Vienna Boysโ Choir, the Choir of the Vienna Konzerthaus and soloists Magdalena Koลพenรก, Jonathan Tetelman and Erwin Schrott.
Christmas in Vienna 2024
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London cold case investigators Jessie James (Sinรฉad Keenan) and Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) untangle lies that have been covered up for decades. As they dig deeper, the secrets of seemingly unconnected suspects are exposed.
Unforgotten, Season 5
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With her diminutive frame, German accent and uninhibited approach, Dr. Ruth Westheimer transformed the conversation around sexuality. This intimate profile, reflects on her past and the path that led to her becoming the world's most famous sex therapist.
Ask Dr. Ruth
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Scientists have suspected Earth's cryosphere is hiding historical mysteries, precious resources and the key to life beyond our universe. As global warming alters the planet's landscapes, leading experts discover the secrets emerging from beneath the ice.
Lift the Ice
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Renowned wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan follows a baby elephant and its family in Kenya's spectacular Elgon Mountains. With the help of local expert Benjamin Kyalo, Gordon witnesses first-hand the dangers they face in the African bush.
Elephant Family & Me
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Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved tale of the Snow Queen and her icy enchanted mirror, this glittering Scottish Ballet production features music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
The Snow Queen
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Julie Walters travels on the UKโs dramatic coastal railways, meeting local characters and marvelling at historic feats of engineering. Along the way, she discovers how much this seaside-dwelling nation still depends on the rails.
Coastal Railways with Julie Walters
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Guided by his historical Bradshaw's Continental Handbook, Michael Portillo explores Europe by train. At each destination, he delves into local culture and history, and shares what travellers in the early 20th century experienced.
Great Continental Railway Journeys, 8
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