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Mega Shippers: Land, Air and Sea | S3E07 | Monopiles P2 / Spanish Trains / Refuse Bails In Denmark loading 2400 tonnes of wind turbine sections, hangs in the balance and risks capsizing the ship. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

James May's Toy Stories | S1E03 | Meccano James joins forces with Edwina Currie to build a full size bridge from nothing but Meccano. Top engineers pitch incredible designs, but the project soon careers out of control when the Meccano does not arrive and James realizes it will take longer to build than he ever imagined Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Science Behind the 2010 Pakistan Flood Tragedy | Code Red Heavy monsoon rains engulfed approximately one-fifth of Pakistan’s total land area in 2010. An unprecedented disaster but why did it happen? By interviewing disaster scientists and unpacking other flood and mudslide events we find out why Ban Ki-moon called this the worst disaster he had ever seen. - Pakistan floods - 2010 - Vargas tragedy (Venezuela) - 1999 - Louisiana (United States) - 2016 - Mozambique flood - 2000 Documentary : Code Red | S1E05 | Floods and Mudslides Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Mega Shippers: Land, Air and Sea | S3E02 | Satellite/ Liverpool Flyover / Wood Ship In Liverpool, heavy lift specialist Alistair Smith brings in massive machinery to take down and move 1000 tonnes of raised dual carriageway. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Mega Shippers: Land, Air and Sea | S3E06 | Gantry Cranes P1 - China / Hebb Isles / Sand Ship In one of China’s biggest docks aix massive specialist container cranes are destined for the shipping port of Miami, 18,500 km away with just 3 days for loading. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

James May's Toy Stories | S1E02 | Plasticine James tries to make a garden entirely out of Plasticine and then enter it at the Chelsea Flower Show. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Mega Shippers: Land, Air and Sea | S3E01 | Rotor / Super Cars / Fertilizer Ship Craig Williams has 48 hrs to get one and a half million pounds worth of supercars to Spain in pristine condition, ready for an exclusive race day. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

James May's Toy Stories | S1E01 | Airfix James takes model aeroplanes to a whole new level when he tries to make a full size spitfire out of Airfix. But the venture soon hits problems when it becomes clear the giant 36 foot pieces may not be strong enough and nobody knows how they will fit together Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Intense World of Bollywood Auditions and Life in India | Welcome To India | Ep 3 Prakash and Mangesh are brothers in their early twenties from an illegal settlement surrounded by the buzz of downtown Mumbai. Prakash is deckhand on a yacht while striving to realise his dream and launch a Bollywood career. But his family are playing the long game, and make it clear his sole purpose is to earn enough to fund in their joint future: his brother Mangesh’s course in software engineering. Apparently doomed to be the underdog, an audition does finally come Prakash’s way… Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

I Shot JFK: The Shocking Truth Documentary about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, with testimony from the "man on the grassy knoll" himself, James E. Files. At first, reluctant to talk, Files eventually confessed, implicating organized crime members, Charles Nicoletti, Johnny Roselli, and Sam Giancana, as well as his own role in the crime of the century. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Ross Kemp Investigates the Israel Defense Force | Ross Kemp: Middle East | EP 2 *NOTE: This was filmed in 2009, and as such, is very dated. Ross Kemp travels to Israel to see how a nation survives with the constant threat of terrorist attacks, and sees for himself how many groups are making peace in the region so elusive. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Daily Life of a Bottle Recycling Sorter (With Seven Kids) | Welcome To India | EP 2 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Johora started out as a rag-picker. But through building a bottle recycling business on a railway embankment, she has big ambitions for her family of 7 kids. When the local gangsters increase their protection payment demands, she boldly takes out a big loan and attempts to push her illegal business to another level. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

FBI Agents re-examine the JFK Assassination. A detailed investigation into the evidence arising from the event, and the story of the man, who confessed to firing the fatal shot from the Grassy Knoll in Dealey Plaza, Dallas Texas, on November 22nd, 1963, that killed President John F. Kennedy. Documentary: Confessions From The Grassy Knoll: The Shocking Truth Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Ross Kemp travels to the Gaza strip to meet military factions, terrorist organisations and ordinary Palestinians caught up in one of the most complex political and military situations in the world. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

How India Survives Overpopulation | Welcome To India | EP 1 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Learning how to survive on an increasingly crowded planet is probably our ultimate challenge. But there’s one place, home to over a sixth of the world’s population, which is already making a good shot at adapting: welcome to India. This extraordinary observational series casts aside the usual preconceptions about the sub-continent, and lets a few of India’s 1.2 billion show how their world really works. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

JFK Conspiracy Marathon Revisit the explosive events of 1963 and explore new evidence on JFK’s assassination consisting of detailed, never-before-heard eyewitness accounts, forensic analysis, and insights from some of Kennedy's closest associates in this mammoth documentary. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The first prison interview with former soldier and mob associate James E. Files, who confessed to being the man on the grassy knoll, who shot President John F. Kennedy, with details of his involvement in clandestine activities involving the mob and the CIA. Documentary: Confessions Of An Assassin Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Genetic Engineering extends far beyond the controversial news headlines that obsess over ‘designer babies’. In the science community, gene-editing tools like CRISPR and PRIME editing will do nothing less than save the planet. Methods like this allow scientists to alter and ‘re-program’ the genetics of living organisms. This episode shows scientists at large using gene-editing technologies to revolutionize the food supply chain, bolstering food crops to prevent famines, and even speed up reforestation efforts that will reverse global warming. Genetic Engineering in farm animals is helping scientists to ‘select’ desirable traits, like physical features and gender. Incredibly, one scientist is using gene-editing technologies to resurrect the DNA of extinct species, like the Wooly Mammoth! Documentary: Forging The Future | S1E06 | Life Off Earth Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

By understanding the Microbiome as a kind of ecosystem, scientists are using innovative techniques to discern the microbes' various functions in the body as a whole. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Forging The Future | S1E04 | Life Off Earth Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Forging The Future | S1E03 | Human Immortality If you thought Human Immortality was just a concept in science fiction, this episode reveals how it will become science fact. For some scientists featured in this program, achieving Immortality is not a question of "If." The real question is "When?" One scientist shows how she is making lab-grown organs called "ghost hearts" that not only grow quickly, but that can be accepted in any host's body without rejection-ending the agony for those waiting for organ transplants. Another biologist is looking at Immortality at the microbiological level. In his lab, he's identified the "longevity gene" (called SIR2) that can slow the aging process, and which holds the key that will unlock our ability to better control the rate at which we age. One gerontologist is unearthing the immortal secrets of lobsters, who never stop growing and naturally live up to the astonishing age of 122 years. Inspired by how their bodies regulate cellular division, he's developing cutting-edge medications that will boost human longevity. Incredibly, one pioneer is creating a unique medical cocktail

If you trust in your money just as it is - this film has news for you. This documentary traces the history of money from the bartering societies of the ancient world to the meeting rooms of powerful central bankers and the trading floors of Wall St. Written and presented by award-winning filmmaker Torsten Hoffmann it exposes the practices of central banks and the dubious financial actors who brought the world to its knees in the last financial crisis. It highlights the Government influence on the money creation process and how it causes inflation. Moreover, this film explains how most money we use today is created out of thin air by banks when they create debt. Epic in scope, this documentary examines the patterns of technological innovation and questions everything you thought you knew about money. Finally we arrive at the questions our modern world is faced with today: Is Bitcoin an alternative to national currencies backed by debt? Is it remedy against inflation and Government dedbt or merely a tool for money launderers and criminals? Based on extensive archive

A visit to the most cutting-edge engineering firms, where innovative technologists are using artificial intelligence to transform machines into thinking robots. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Featuring a true-to-life cyborg, who at four months of age, was the youngest American to be outfitted with a myoelectric hand. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Danny Moss explores this turbulent era, the time of Shakespeare, the Plague and Henry VIII’s barbaric reign. Buildings from this time seem to be especially active and Danny finds himself overcome in a Tudor building with a chilling reputation. Meanwhile, a Tudor museum in historic Stratford Upon Avon lays claim to associations with Shakespeare and a terrifying killer who stalks its rooms to this day. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In 1971, the Shah of Iran, the self-proclaimed 'king of kings', celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party in history. Money was no object - a lavish tent city, using 37km of silk, was erected in a specially created oasis. The world's top restaurant at the time, Maxim's, closed its doors for two weeks to cater the event, a five-course banquet served to over sixty of the world's kings, queens and presidents, and washed down with some of the rarest wines known to man. Over a decadent five-day period, guests were treated to a pageant of thousands of soldiers dressed in ancient Persian costume, a 'son et lumiere' at the foot of Darius the Great's temple, and the opening of the Azadi Tower in Tehran, designed to honour the Shah himself. Every party leaves a few hangovers. This one left a country reeling, never to recover. It crystallised the opposition, led by the Ayatollah Khomeini. More than any other event, this party marked the break between the king of kings and the people of Iran

MJ Dickson explores an historic fort where the whistling spirit of a long dead sailor is reputed to walk the corridors to this very day. Britain’s southern coast has been its last line of defence for centuries, so little wonder that numerous fortified buildings, tunnels and historic ships have all been prime sites for paranormal activity. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

My Floating Home | S1E07 | Mega Houseboat A couple builds an experimental oversized houseboat so they can take their home with them anywhere on the vast network of canals that crisscross the UK. Janet and Dwayne have never lived on the water before – nor even driven a boat. So taking the plunge and building their own dream floating home from scratch is a huge challenge. On their wish list are; a spare bedroom, large kitchen-diner, and en-suite in the master bedroom. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

MJ Dickson travels to Portsmouth to investigate a historic house that has garnered a ghostly reputation. It is believed that the spirit of a serial killer may be stalking the basement corridor or this terrifying building. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Danny Moss travels to the famed Pendle Hills, the site of 16th century witch trials, which still trades on its Wiccan reputation today. This large stretch of Derbyshire wilderness has a terrifying reputation, as Danny discovers when he spends the evening exploring a pan old hall associated with the long past witch trials. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Programming the Nation is a feature documentary about the history of subliminal messaging in America. According to many authorities, since the late 1950's subliminal content has been delivered through all forms of mass-media including Film, Music, Advertising and Politics. The modern military has even been accused of these practices in the War on Terror. Director, Jeff Warrick, leads this journey through the subconscious mind while examining the reported history, scientific research and potential effects of such techniques on society. Documentary: Programming The Nation? Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Mayday Air Disaster | S3E01 | Hanging by a Thread A short island hop from Maui to Honolulu quickly turns into a nightmare for the crew and passengers aboard Flight 243. Shortly after take off, a loud bang is heard. A huge chunk of the plane’s roof and walls is missing, right down to the passengers’ feet. They are flying in a convertible! Against all the odds, the plane gets down safely. But what caused it? A startling theory links it to the mysterious disappearance of one of the flight attendants. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Killer Women With Piers Morgan | S2E05 | Sheila Davalloo For 14 years, Sheila Davalloo has remained silent about the events surrounding the murder of Anna Lisa Raymundo; now, Piers Morgan gets the chance sit face to face with Davalloo and drill down into what really happened. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Mayday Air Disaster | S2E06 | Missing Over New York The East Coast was experiencing a terrible storm that was disrupting air traffic. Avianca Airlines Flight 52 was low on fuel and they hadn’t received word to approach JFK yet. When they received instructions to land, they got caught in a violent windshear and had to abort. The plane was put into a slow approach. They had run out of fuel, and one by one the engines shut down. The plane crashed in a New York suburb killing 73 people, including the flight crew. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Timeline Of The Century | S1E02 Terrorism and the nuclear crisis caused alarm across the globe between 2005 and 2008. But fear was not the only thing that captured the world’s attention during these years: the farewell of the most popular Pope in history, the mysterious disappearance of a little girl, the execution of one of the most controversial world leaders and the success of Michael Phelps at the Beijing Olympics also left their mark. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Investigator Danny Moss takes a trip to The Jamaica Inn and even dares to spend the night in one of it’s haunted bedrooms. MJ Dickson returns to Bodmin Jail where she had a terrifying experience a number of years ago, but will the spirit she calls Sausage Fingers make it’s presence felt again? This special will be intercut with UGC paranormal clips from around the world: including the USA, Israel, India and Peru. Leading paranormal experts, including Anjula Mutunda (UK) and Lori Shaffer (US) guide viewers through each terrifying story. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Knight Life Meet the dedicated men and women who bring the Middle Ages to the present day, training for years to perfect their skills. They become expert horseback riders, learn to joust in full armor, and perfect intricate swordplay to thrill their audiences day after day. They endure bruises, broken bones, and heartbreaking losses all in pursuit of being crowned the champion of the Knight Life. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Mayday Air Disaster | S2E05 | Lost! American Airlines Flight 965 was held on the tarmac for two hours. The pilots, wanting to make up for lost time, are pushing the Boeing 757 to its limit. As the plane prepares to descend, an alarm sounds in the cockpit. They are heading straight for a mountain! Despite their navigation system they are 12 miles off course. Just as the flight crew gets the plane’s nose back up; the aircraft slams into the top of one of the mountains, disintegrating on contact. Only four people survive the crash. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Killer Women With Piers Morgan | S2E04 | Ashley Humphrey Ashley Humphrey stalks her victim, Sandee Rozzo, for nearly 20 miles with murder on her mind; Piers Morgan meets with Humphrey who is serving a 25-year prison sentence after shooting Rozzo eight times. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Mayday Air Disaster | S2E04 | Deadly Crossroads A lone air traffic controller working at the Zurich Control Center failed to notice that a Russian plane was on a collision course with a DHL cargo plane. He instructed the Russian pilots to descend. Their anti-collision equipment advised them to climb. The Russian pilots choose to heed the air traffic controller’s instruction to descend. Unfortunately, the DHL pilots had also had an anti-collision warning to descend. The planes crashed into each other, killing all 71 people. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

American Clown Clowns have been a symbol of humor and laughter since they first donned the iconic red nose and oversized shoes. Those who devote their lives to the craft spend years perfecting it. From circuses to birthday parties to movies, clowns are everywhere in our culture, but what happens the laughter fades and the greasepaint runs? One man sets out to find what’s left of America’s once beloved clown. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Paranormal Investigator MJ Dickson explores that terrifying world, undergoing a lone vigil deep underground at the notorious Hellfire Caves in West Wycombe. She also looks into the history of the infamous Occultist, Aleister Crowley and his association with Warwick Castle. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Final Round Robert W. Lee worked his way up from humble beginnings to co-found the International Boxing Federation (IBF), bringing in such greats as Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, and George Foreman. In an attempt to falsely incriminate controversial promoter Don King, he became a target of a sting operation and fabricated charges, but amidst the growing pressure, he refused to betray his values. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Mayday Air Disaster | S2E03 | Killing Machine In Algiers on Christmas Eve in 1994, an Air France Airbus carrying 180 people was hijacked by four Algerian terrorists just before take off. They demanded the release from prison of Muslim leaders held by the Algerian authorities. The Algerian politicians refused to meet their demands. In retaliation, the hijackers killed a passenger and dumped the body. The Algerians leadership was unmoved. A second passenger was killed and then a third. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Killer Women With Piers Morgan | S2E03 | Jennifer Mee Known for a case of uncontrollable hiccups, Jennifer Mee is now serving a life sentence for the murder of Shannon Griffin even though she wasn't at the scene and didn't pull the trigger when he was shot and killed. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Ticking Time Bomb: The Truth Behind Takata Airbag There’s a good chance you or someone you love is driving one of 100 million cars with a pipe bomb ticking away in their steering wheels. Japan’s Takata Corporation put defective airbags in one out of every four cars on American roads, including some of the most expensive rides in the world - BMW’s, Mercedes, Ferraris, and Teslas - but expect no help from the manufacturer or the government. Takata’s airbags have already killed or maimed more than 350 people and are on track to blast at least 2,000 more. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

My Floating Home | S1E04 | Giant Eco-Home A couple builds a huge eco-home packed with innovative features including an underwater basement complete with a window looking out into the waters of the lake. Michelle Lanker and Bill Bloxom are outdoor loving environmentalist and they want to make a floating home with as much Eco friendliness as possible. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Gun Shot Wound Gun Shot Wound takes a hard look at routine gun violence in America through the eyes of its trauma surgeons. The film examines the crisis through a public health lens and highlights hospital-based violence intervention programs designed to combat the epidemic. Every day in the United States, an average of 318 people are shot—about 116,000 victims each year. Most aren’t involved in mass shootings; instead they’re caught in the web of routine, almost invisible, gun violence. Gun Shot Wound shows what really happens when someone gets shot and highlights how physicians and hospitals are not just treating patients, but going above and beyond to prevent gun violence. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.