A day in the skies over the Windy City is filled with surprises. Just after dawn, the “Legends of the Lake” – twin sisters Jennie and Julia Papilli – follow a ritual they began in 1946, swimming two miles in chilly Lake Michigan. Chicago is a city of skyscrapers, and while some visitors test the heights in glass observation boxes jutting out from the Willis Tower, others head to the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center for a ride that tilts an entire window and floor out over the sidewalk 1,000 feet below. One rooftop serves as a training ground for Chicago’s firefighters, while another is an exercise yard for inmates. Connecting it all is the city’s rusty iron heart, its iconic “L” train.
James Brown was one of the most iconic and revolutionary performers of all time. He was known as the ‘Godfather of Soul’, ‘the Inventor of Funk’, ‘the Grandfather of Hip-Hop’ and ‘the Hardest Working Man in Show Business’ and he sold tens of millions of records. After decades at the top, the most sampled man in history was still touring in his 70s but on Christmas Day 2006 he died unexpectedly in a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Now renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter is reopening the case into James Brown’s seemingly death.
Ramon goes missing after a disturbing family incident. Audrey clashes with Steve during and after a morning talk show. Ashley and Malcolm weigh the pros and cons of a corporate future. Farid’s guilt drives him to extremes, damaging his family ties. Greg gets enlightenment during a visit with Audrey’s brother Ike. A cataclysmic event shakes the family to its core.
The wife of a Marine, a pregnant dominatrix and a sex slave cross paths in a twisted tale of kidnapping, lies and murder.
The nation's favourite TV talent show, Britain's Got Talent, returns to our screens for a fun-filled 12th series packed full of variety. The kings and queens of entertainment Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams return once again to their rightful thrones on the judging panel in the search for the most exciting talent around. Over the past few months the dream team have travelled the length and breadth of the country looking for that winning act who can not only capture the heart and imagination of the Great British public but who is also fit to perform for a Royal. After an incredible series in 2017, this year's viewers will be surprised, charmed and moved to tears as a host of variety acts take to the stage.
Alice tells the story of Viking England by studying the history of York, Britain's most Viking city. She takes part in a Viking battle, meets the metal detectorists behind one of the UK's greatest archaeological finds and gets her hands on an almost 1000-year-old Viking poo.
For a country as small as the Netherlands, the Dutch have a huge variety of cookies. On today's show, Martha shares three famous cookie recipes and how they got their unusual names.
A drama actors edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and co-host Richard Osman, and featuring Danny John-Jules and Nigel Lindsay, Liz Carr and Lisa Hammond, Trudie Goodwin and Lisa Maxwell, and Bill Maynard and Tricia Penrose.
Their latest adventures have exhausted our heroes, but they agree to go on a treasure hunt.
Sorcery School students temporarily move onto the Knight School grounds, and quickly engage in a competition for control of the Phoenix squad room; Arc and Ciara must decide how far they will go to win and save their school.
Sisters Shirley and Rose flip their first house in a Boston suburb; Rose takes the lead, but Shirley grows increasingly worried as certain projects seem to spiral out of control.
As Eric and Zara provide risk assessment services at an investment bank, they are taken hostage by a gunman targeting a low-level accountant, and Eric must negotiate for their release.
Christiane Amanpour heads to Accra where faith colors every aspect of sex and relationships; how Ghanaian women are reclaiming their own sexual and personal space.
John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on April 14, 2018, with musical guest Jack White.
Share personal accounts from victims' family members, jurors, members of law enforcement and journalists involved with each case to gain an intimate perspective and new information.
Class 1-A faces the first challenge of their summer training camp when they have to fight their way through “The Beast’s Forest” before lunch.
The information regarding Hiro's condition changes the entire dynamic of Squad 13, much to Zero Two's chagrin. She only wants to speak to Hiro, but people stand in her way one after another.
An insight into the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer, the American serial killer dubbed the `Milwaukee Cannibal' after he raped, murdered and dismembered 17 people between 1978 and 1991