The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson is a TV show set in the 19th century, featuring a family stranded on a desolate island. They must use their survival skills to navigate through various challenges while maintaining their unity.
At the United States Navy's fighter weapons school, Maverick learns valuable lessons from a civilian instructor while competing to be the best pilot. He faces challenges, including a rivalry with Iceman and the death of his friend Goose. Despite his struggles, Maverick eventually regains his confidence and becomes a hero.
In this adventure fantasy film, a giant ape is discovered on an uncharted island and brought to New York City as part of an oil company's plan. However, the creature escapes and goes on a rampage, causing destruction and chaos throughout the city. The film explores themes of capitalism, empathy, and the mistreatment of indigenous creatures.
Join adventurer Michael Palin as he embarks on a trip around the world in 80 days, visiting countries like Italy, Greece, India, China, and more. Follow his journey as he races against time to complete this challenge.
Michael Palin revisits his first four TV travel documentaries. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary notebooks, and reflects on how he became a seasoned global traveller. Featuring contributions from fans and friends, including David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Simon Reeve.
A sailor wakes up to find his yacht taking on water after colliding with a shipping container in the Indian Ocean. With no communication or navigation equipment, he must rely on his survival skills to stay alive and find a way back to land.
In the 1800s, Captain Ahab becomes obsessed with seeking revenge on a white whale, Moby Dick, who had maimed him. As Ahab leads his crew on a perilous journey, their ship faces treacherous waters and encounters other challenges. The story explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the destructive consequences of single-minded pursuit.
During World War II, a top-secret British intelligence operation, known as the Sea Wolves, recruits a group of retired British soldiers to carry out a dangerous mission in the Indian Ocean. As they battle against the German forces, sabotage and espionage become key elements in their fight for victory.
Pressure is a thrilling drama about a group of deep-sea divers who get trapped underwater when their diving bell becomes detached from their ship. With limited oxygen and increasing tension, they struggle to find a way to survive and make it back to the surface.
Oceans is an eight-part series on BBC Two, which seeks to provide a better understanding of the state of the Earth's oceans today, their role in the past, present and future and their significance in global terms. Paul Rose also documents some of the scientific observations his team made as a feature for BBC News.
Thanks to new excavations in Mauritius and Madagascar, as well as archival and museum research in France, Spain, England and Canada, a group of international scholars paint a new portrait of the world of piracy in the Indian Ocean.
A Hijacking is a gripping drama-thriller that follows the intense hostage negotiation between Somali pirates and a Danish shipping company after a cargo ship is hijacked in the Indian Ocean. The film explores the psychological toll on the crew, the challenges of language barrier and cultural differences, and the race against time to secure the release of the hostages.
John Chau, a 26-year-old American missionary, was killed while trying to make contact with an isolated Indigenous group in India. This documentary explores the tragic mission of Chau and sheds light on the last communities living in isolation.
Captain Kidd is a pirate captain who seeks revenge for his father's death and embarks on a high-seas adventure to find treasure and avenge his father's murderer. Along the way, he encounters double-crosses, naval battles, and treacherous schemes.
Dr Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave tell the dramatic story of the Boxing Day Tsunami, which killed more than 250,000 people.
During the India-Pakistan war in the 1970s, a brave navy officer leads a mission to rescue a submarine trapped in the Indian Ocean. As they face danger and conspiracy at every turn, the team must use their skills and teamwork to survive.
In 'The Naked Wanderer,' a heartbroken man embarks on a journey of self-discovery through Western Australia. Along the way, he encounters jellyfish stings, snake bites, and group showers, all while dealing with the aftermath of his breakup. Will he find healing and maybe even love?
Spain: The First Globalization is a documentary that delves into the historic journey of Juan Sebastian Elcano, the first person to sail around the world. It examines the impact of Spain's expeditions and explores themes of travel, exchange, exploration, and the global economy. The film also touches upon historical events such as the Spanish Inquisition, slavery, mixed-race marriages, and the cultural preservation of the Spanish empire.
Maya is a movie that tells the story of a committed bachelor who falls in love with a much younger woman, leading to a complex relationship. Their love is tested when they get caught up in a hostage situation, forcing them to confront their own fears and insecurities. Set in the backdrop of beautiful Goa, India, Maya explores themes of age-disparate romance, personal growth, and the power of love.
Mr. Gray is the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Islands are full of life, but the only other Europeans are the "sanctimonious, psalm-singing" brother-sister missionary team of Martha and Owen Jordans, and the Honourable Ted - a hard-drinking, womanizing social outcast whose English family pays him to stay away. Martha and Ted become an unlikely team when cholera threatens the islands and they must do their best to stop its spread.