Return To Downton

RETURN TO DOWNTON takes a nostalgic trip back to Highclere Castle, the inspiration for the Downton Abbey Estate and seat of the Earls of Carnarvon for over 300 years. Lead contributors include cast members such as Jim Carter (Carson) and Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham), as well as the real life owners of the castle Lord and Lady Carnarvon and observations from those involved in this beloved series from the first take. The special offers viewers a unique and in-depth peek behind the scenes of the most famous stately home on television and provides a real treat for true Downton lovers worldwide.

Inside The Met

INSIDE THE MET is an observational documentary series that begins as the largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday with a treasure-trove of landmark exhibitions. Then Covid strikes. Within a week of the grand opening, the Met closes its doors. Then comes another whirlwind: in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, there are urgent demands for social justice. Throughout this rollercoaster year, we have unprecedented access from boardroom to basement. Unsure of when it can reopen, uncertain about how to keep afloat financially, and questioning its very purpose, INSIDE THE MET reveals a great institution as its 150th birthday makes history in ways no one could have predicted.

A Very Royal Christmas - Sandringham Secrets

A look at how the royal family celebrate Christmas Day at the Queen's country estate in Norfolk, combining archive footage with interviews from royal insiders and former staff. They discuss the garish gifts, classy celebrations and historical traditions, as well as why Monopoly has been banned from royal Christmases for more than a decade

Renee Gracie: Fireproof

At nineteen years old Renee Gracie became the first female in 17 years to race at Australia’s biggest motorsport event. Despite breaking records, Renee faced blatant sexism while competing, and was eventually pushed out of the sport. Capitalising on the sexualisation she faced in Supercars, Gracie went on to be Australia’s biggest earner on OnlyFans. The documentary follows Renee as she attempts to re-enter V8, using the millions she's earned from OnlyFans. There’s just one problem - Supercars don’t want her back. The film uses Renee’s experience to examine the greater injustices faced by women in motorsports, exposing the discrimination faced by sex workers, and painting a broader portrait of two goliath companies, Supercars and OnlyFans. Awards: 2024 Australian Directors Guild Award for Best Direction of a Feature Documentary

Trimates

Narrated by award-winning actress Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy, Killing Eve), TRIMATES is a documentary for the whole family. This is a story of two generations of women: the young pioneers - Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey and Birute Galdikas - who set out into the jungles over half a century ago to live with our closest ancestors, the great apes. This is also the story of a generation who followed their articles, transfixed by their stories and determined to follow the same distant paths. Featuring an original musical score, and up-close and personal footage filmed by one of the world’s most renowned natural history cinematographers, this film takes us deep into the jungles and mountains of Uganda, Borneo and Congo, as we explore the frontiers of important research and our human origins.

Born To Be King

As Prince Charles, he was Britain’s longest serving heir apparent. As he ascends the throne as King, those who know him well discuss what he achieved as the Prince of Wales and how he will adapt to his role as Britain’s reigning monarch. This royal family documentary, which includes archive footage and intimate interviews with the then Duchess of Cornwall and Prince of Wales, highlights the impact that he had on Britain as heir to the throne.

I Am What I Play

From the 1960s to the 1980s, the rock radio DJ played an unprecedented creative role in the music world. I AM WHAT I PLAY profiles four DJs in major markets during this period: their programming, their politics, and their deep connections with musicians and fans in the heyday of rock radio. Where are they now, and how did they reinvent themselves as the medium changed?

Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head

Notorious glamour-punk band Teenage Head is determined to enter the limelight once again some 40 years after causing legendary punk rock riots, followed by a series of setbacks. But first they need to save their founder and lead guitarist from crippling depression. Features appearances by Marky Ramone, legendary punk writers Jon Savage, Nina Antonia (New York Dolls) and unseen 16mm colour transfers from Heatwave Festival.

Painting The Holy Land

In this vibrant two-part special, Lachlan Goudie packs his easel to undertake a trip of a lifetime. Part travelogue, part spiritual quest, part artistic exploration, this series transports the viewer visually and emotionally as Lachlan challenges himself to capture the look and feel of the Holy Land and the Bible story.

Prince William: A Planet For Us All

Prince William joins conservation heroes great and small to protect the natural world. With exclusive access across two years, this film is an intimate portrayal of Prince William, following him on a global mission to champion action for the natural world and celebrate the pioneering work of local heroes. His mission to give nature a voice has felt even more personal since he became a father and he wants to leave behind a better world for future generations. We see him join conservation heroes great and small to protect the natural world close to home.