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An insight into the life and work of H.G. Wells. Experience "The War of the Worlds" and explore the impact this exceptional piece of writing has made on every new generation.

Kate rejects her boyfriend Jess for a fling with her philandering cousin, Victoria. Her love for the older woman is implicitly unrequited.

Hired by the deceased's ex-wife, a private eye checks out the death of a gay man who had AIDS.

Chuck Taylor is a charter pilot who unknowingly smuggles cocaine for the Cartel into the U.S. Unfortunately he is captured by the feds. Ironically, so is Tony King, boss of the Cartel. The two are placed in the same cell, and a relentless battle of wills begins. King even has Taylor's family executed from behind bars. When King escapes from the prison, Taylor takes that as his cue to do likewise. He hunts down the members of the Cartel one by one, and gets vengeance for his loved ones in this ultra violent and bloody actioner.

A divorced woman moves to a new city, trying to rebuild her life. She joins the choir of a local church and is inspired by the choirmaster, a curmudgeonly old gentleman who will accept nothing but perfection from his group. As Christmas approaches and the choir practices for a performance of Handel's "Messiah', issues of racism and ageism, accusations against a young choir member, and the director's health issue threaten to undermine the performance.

In the small American town of Orton Creek, David Farmer is accidentally killed by Don Curran, son of town tyrant Will Curran, during a fraternity initiation. The frat boys frame electronic parts salesman Frank Govers for hit-and-run but determined newcomer Sheriff Ralph Baker and his love interest Jo Westlake seek the truth. Govers and girlfriend Lee Ann Hadley hide in a hunting cabin and are captured by prison escapees Mick August and Merlin Wells (who is tricked by Govers into electrocuting himself). August tries to claim the bounty on Govers from Will Curran but Sheriff Baker is only one step behind.

Living the good life in Southern California Photographer Peter, his fiance Sara and her mute son Dennis travels to Sweden. Next to Peters's inherited Mansion is an old Haunted Orphanage that no one in the small village wants to talk about.

Step back in time and sort fact from fiction and discover the magic of the real Pirates of the Caribbean - investigating the stories of Blackbeard, Sir Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, including the notorious women Pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.

Scotch Whisky is a fascinating subject for the novice and connoisseur alike and this program provides a journey of discovery through the whisky industry of Scotland with it's fine history and traditions.

A hardy country girl with nothing to lose is forced to transport contraband along the southern border in a last ditch effort to save her sister.

An exciting documentary following in the footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe to discover the mystery behind the man who wrote such classics as "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Black Cat," and countless others.

Sensational and shocking stories from Hollywood are not always fiction. Beyond anything a screenwriter could imagine, and with cast of famous stars and celebrities, this documentary goes behind the scenes to explore the real-life stories of murders in Hollywood. From the silent era to the present day, out-of-control passions, burning hatreds, and the driving greed for gain have pushed many of the rich and famous over the edge into violence - to commit bloody murder or end up as the victims of murder. Featuring the stories behind infamous murders of: Virginia Rappe - Did famed comic Fatty Arbuckle commit the deed? William Desmond Taylor - Famed director whose murder was never solved...who did it? Thomas Ince - Died mysteriously on William Randolph Heart's yacht...or was it murder? Thelma Todd - Was "Hot Toddy" murdered by the mob? Elizabeth Short - The Infamous "Black Dahlia"...a murder that has never been solved. Bugsy Siegel - The mobster that built Las Vegas gunned down in his Beverly Hills mansion. Johnny Stompanato - Lana Turner's lover...killed by Lana's daughter, or was he? Carl Switzer - Alfalfa from Little Rascals fame...killed for $50. Sharon Tate & Company - Murdered brutally by the Charles Manson gang. Sal Mineo - From "Rebel Without a Cause" fame, murdered on the streets of Hollywood, yet to be solved. Bob Crane - From "Hogan's Heros" fame, murdered mysteriously...was it kinky sex gone bad? Dorothy Stratten - The Playboy bunny murdered by her former husband in a jealous rage. The Menendez Brothers - Slaughtered their own parents. Nicole Simpson - Did O.J. Simpson do the deed...or didn't he?

Mention Freemasonry and images of secret handshakes, ancient rituals and mysterious ceremonies will spring to mind. Unravelling a good mystery by following the progress of Freemasonry from its earliest beginnings up to the present day.

Mention Geisha and a hundred and one images of beautiful young Japanese women, dressed in the traditional Kimono, will immediately spring to mind. However, in western society the history and art of the Geisha is shrouded in mystery and fraught with controversy. Even well researched Hollywood movies on the subject have faced cultural obstacles, and the Geisha code of silence has proved to be equally as inscrutable as these remarkable women themselves.

The Last Weekend portrays the intimate conversation between a husband and wife whose marriage is nearing an end. Estranged husband, Sam Fisher returns home to find his wife packing to leave their home of ten years. Bittersweet memories and a mysterious phone call evoke a moment of catharsis.