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Pete Miller Editor Avid Agent: Bhavinee Mistry [email protected] 020 7199 3852 Pete Miller Editor Avid Documentary Murderous History Warehouse 51 Smithsonian Channel 60 min Documentary Murderous History is a series blending a dramatised historical criminal investigation with historical context of a specific era, focusing on crimes that happened in capital cities at critical moment in their history. Capital Crimes Warehouse 51 Smithsonian 60 min Documentary An investigation into a single crime from history, that uniquely reveals the history of a particular place and time. Each crime is the key to unlocking the secrets of an entire city, and its place in our wider history. Ocean Autopsy Pioneer Productions BBC4 90 min Documentary Leading oceanographer Dr Helen Czerski and zoologist Dr George McGavin embark on a journey to carry out an autopsy on the ocean revealing the startling changes of our seas and the life within. They discover how this human-wrought change is in turn impacting our own health, and perform an autopsy on a porpoise to witness the devastating impact these changes are having on marine life at the top of the food chain. Steam Train Britain Lion TV UKTV 60 min Documentary The Age of Steam was born in Britain, it was one of the greatest technological breakthroughs the world had ever seen. It changed everything from the food we eat to the jobs we eat and it powered Britain’s rise to the summit of imperial power. It lasted for 130 years and then was gone. Lines were axed and steam was replaced by diesel and electric trains. Yet out of the ashes the steam lines rose again as enthusiasts re-opened old lines and fired up long silent steam engines. Today the heritage lines are thriving bringing the age of steam back to life and with it bringing joy to 8 million passengers every year. The Next Vesuvius Lion TV NOVA 60 min Documentary In the shadow of Italy’s Vesuvius, a lesser-known volcano rumbles Campi Flegrei. An eruption could endanger the millions of residents of the city of Naples. Scientists gain new insights into what happened in nearby Pompeii and dig into the unique geology of Campi Flegrei. Life of Earth from Space Talesmith Smithsonian 2 x 60 min Documentary Through scientific discoveries, the film will explore three themes: the origins and evolution of Earth; the life it harbors; and the modern age. The documentary will determine how the first humans crossed the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia via thermal imaging, how the moon’s influence is imprinted in our DNA, and how dust storms shape our weather. Uniting creative minds Agent: Bhavinee Mistry [email protected] 020 7199 3852 Pete Miller Editor Avid History of the Emirates ​Atlantic Productions National Geographic 8 x 50 min International Documentary The ancient history of the United Arab Emirates is depicted in this informative and entertaining five-part documentary series. History of the Emirates profiles the ancient foundations of the modern country – exploring some of the region’s most historic sites, uncovering the developments that allowed its forefathers to thrive on the land, and revealing the latest archaeological discoveries. David Attenborough’s Conquest of the Skies Colossus Sky 3 x 50 min 3D Documentary David Attenborough investigates the evolution of nature's flight in this documentary series. Using 3D macroscopic and high-speed filming techniques, the show captures flying mammals, reptiles and insects, as well as birds from all over the world. LUMIERE Nominee BAFTA Nominee, Specialist Factual Atlantis Found Special Atlantic History Channel 120 min Documentary Adventurer and geologist, Dr. Martin Pepper sets out to prove his theory that the true Atlantis existed on the Greek island of Santorini and was destroyed in the biggest volcanic eruption in human history. Rise of Animals with David Attenborough Atlantic BBC2 2 x 60 min Documentary David Attenborough embarks on a 500 million year journey to unravel the incredible rise of animals. EMMY Outstanding Natural History Program WILDSCREEN Panda Nominee Best Series Galapagos 3D with David Attenborough Colossus Sky and IMAX 3 x 50 min Documentary Filmed in one of the most extreme and hard-to-reach locations in the world, 'Galapagos' explores the unique environments and species of the Galapagos Kingdom of Plants 3D with David Attenbough Atlantic Productions Sky 3 x 50 Documentary 3D technology reveals a whole new dimension in the lives of plants, from the most bizarre to the most beautiful. In this sensational series, shot over the course of a year, David Attenborough explores their fascinating world. Using 3D time-lapse and pioneering techniques in 3D macro photography, he traces them from their beginnings on land to their vital place in nature today, exposing new revelations along the way LUMIERE “KINGDOM OF PLANTS” best 3D Uniting creative minds Agent: Bhavinee Mistry [email protected] 020 7199 3852 Pete Miller Editor Avid Flying Monsters 3D with David Attenborough Atlantic Productions Sky and IMAX 67 min and 40 min Documentary First ever 3D Natural history Documentary for television about the evolution of the pterosaurs 200 million years ago. WILDSCREEN as best 3D BAFTA nominated Specialist Factual First Life with David Attenborough Atlantic Productions BBC2 2 x 60 min and 120 min Discovery Documentaries about the evolution of the first animals on earth 600 million years ago. Director: Martin Williams BAFTA Editing Nominee EMMY Outstanding Natural History Program The Wildest Dream Altitude Films Cinema Release 98 min Feature Documentary and 35 min version for IMAX and BBC Documentary about George Mallory ascent of Everest in 1924. Featuring the voices of Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Hugh Dancy. Altitude Films production for National Geographic Entertainment . Blood in the Water Brook Lapping Discovery 88 min Documentary Discovery Shark Week special. Docudrama about the real story behind the movie “Jaws”. Took place in 1916 on the New Jersey coast. Director: Richard Bedser Tutankhamun: Secrets of the Boy King Atlantic Productions Channel 5 50 min Documentary National​ ​Geographic The treasure of Tutankhamun is a fabulous gold hoard, the story of its discovery the stuff of legend. But for thousands of years the life of the boy king has remained shrouded in mystery. Now, Lord Carnarvon, whose great-grandfather helped discover Tutankhamun’s tomb, travels across Egypt examining recent finds that will change our image of the boy king forever. Director: Andy Webb Ocean of Fear Brook Lapping Discovery 90 min Documentary Channel 4 Best ever rated “Shark Week” special. Docudrama about the fate of the USS Indianapolis crew at the end of WW2. Richard Dreyfuss narration. Director: Richard Bedser Uniting creative minds Agent: Bhavinee Mistry [email protected] 020 7199 3852 Pete Miller Editor Avid Robert Hanson - The man who Betrayed the West Atlantic Productions Discovery 50 min Documentary Docudrama about the American superspy Director: Andy Webb Terror on the Zambezi Darlow Smithson Discovery 50 min Drama Documentary Channel 4 “I Shouldn’t Be Alive” is a drama documentary series about a group surviving in a crocodile infested river. 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Holy Warriors – Richard Ist & Saladin Atlantic Productions PBS / BBC2 2 x 52 min and 89 min Documentary Docudrama about the 3​rd​ Crusade Director: Richard Bedser The Real Gladiators Atlantic Productions Discovery 52 min Documentary Channel 5 Archeological, Science and Drama investigation into the lives of gladiators who lived in Epiphysis Director: Richard Bedser Uniting creative minds Agent: Bhavinee Mistry [email protected] 020 7199 3852 Pete Miller Editor Avid Spartans At The Gates Of Fire Atlantic Productions Discovery / BBC2 52 min and 60 min Documentary Documentary with dramatized elements exploring Spartan warriors and the battle of Thermopylae. Director: Richard Bedser Who Killed Alexander The Great Atlantic Productions Discovery 52 min Documentary Channel 5 Documentary Investigation the death of Alexander the Great Director: Chris Lethbridge Who Killed Julius Caesar Atlantic Productions Discovery 52 min Documentary Channel 5 On the Ides – 15th of March – 44BC, Julius Caesar Dictator of Rome, and perhaps the greatest general of all time, was assassinated by a conspiracy apparently led by Cassius and Brutus. The case has been closed for over 2,000 years. Where Christmas Began, Where Easter Began, Secrets Of Jerusalem 3 x 52 min Documentary Atlantic Productions Discovery / BBC Director: Richard Bedser "Christmas" Emmy nomination Conquistadors A​tlantic Productions Discovery Learning 2 x 52 min Documentary Channel TLC In the early 16th century, some 35 million people were ruled by two men whose names have resonated down the centuries – the Aztec Montezuma and the Inca Atahualpa. They were kings and gods in one, divine rulers with total sway over their subjects. Yet these all-powerful emperors were swiftly brought to their knees by small bands of Spanish Conquistadors and the ruthless determination of two men – Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro. Stockpile: The New Nuclear Menace Worldview Pictures Discovery 104 min and 52 min Documentary Documentary exploring the new nuclear dangers posed by ageing nuclear weapons and missing Russian plutonium.
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