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Our Universe: Waterworld, Force of Attraction

This series reveals the incredible connections between wildlife on our planet and the ingredients that the Cosmos brought to Earth that makes that life possible. In Waterworld we follow Metsi, a young elephant calf, on her first journey across the Kalahari desert to find precious water. But it’s also the story of waters’ 4.5 billion year journey across the Universe to the dry primordial earth.  And in Force of Attraction, gravity sets the stage for life and steers two King Penguins towards love. 2 of 6 x 1 hour doc directed by Naomi Austin, BBC Studios for Netflix.


Ancient Empires: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great and Cleopatra are brought to life in the latest History Channel mega docu-drama Ancient Empires. This series sheds new light on the way that history remembers the three titans of the ages. 2 of 3 x 2.5 hour series by Ample Entertainment for The History Channel.



Mysteries of the Faith: Netflix

‘The relics of the Passion of Christ are at the centre of the church’s life.’  This series explores the power and the secrets of the most precious and influential objects in history. From The Holy Grail to the Crown of Thorns and The True Cross, the astonishing journey through time of these relics is now revealed. 1 of 4 x 1 hour doc directed by Robin Dashwood, October Films for Netflix.


Mind of a Monster: The Co-Ed Killer
Serial killer Ed Kemper stalked the streets of Santa Cruz, murdering at will. This is a recently discovered account of his life and obsessions, told in his own words, as he is interviewed by a psychologist in 1973. 3 x 1 hour drama doc miniseries by Arrow Media for Discovery ID, directed by Johnny Burke.


The Universe: Alien Worlds
Some of the most powerful telescopes have been created and launched into space, to detect the presence of alien worlds hiding in the darkness. 1 of 5 x 1 hour doc series for BBC2, directed by Suzy Boyles.


The World According to Jeff Goldblum: BBQ, Jewelry

To Goldblum’s inquisitive and highly entertaining mind, nothing is as it seems.  Jeff pulls the thread on deceptively familiar objects and unravels a wonderful world of astonishing connections, fascinating science and history. 2 of 12 x 30 min doc series by Nutopia for Disney+. Critics Choice Award for Best Structured Series. Emmy nomination Outstanding Hosted Non Fiction Series.



Perpetual Planet: Heroes of the Ocean

Our ocean, that seemingly infinitely bountiful, awe-inspiring blue that defines this planet from space, is in crisis. There is no time to waste and thanks to an extraordinary team of scientists, there is hope. Feature doc directed by Naomi Austin, BBC Studios for Rolex and National Geographic.



Dinosaurs: The Final Day, with David Attenborough
This film brilliantly combines cutting-edge CGI with the very latest science to depict what happened on the day of the asteroid strike. Attenborough examines fossil finds with leading experts and follows a dig team to reveal ancient secrets invisible to the naked eye. 90 doc directed by Matthew Thompson, BBC Studios for BBC1.