The Soviet Union was officially formed in 1922, a country, a political experiment, an ideal, a great scar across history. Officially known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USSR was a one-party state, governed, controlled, and tormented by a single party rule. That of the Communist Party. Complicated, contradictory figureheads would come and go, men who held this impossible country it seemed by sheer will. Stalin the despot-hero whose cruelty knew few bounds who united a nation to defeat Hitler. Khrushchev the crafty libertarian, who preached reform yet allowed an arms race to escalate. Brezhnev, that unreadable member to the old guard, sending history backwards. And of course Gorbachev, who brought vast change, modernisation, and détente, yet saw the Soviet Union collapse under his rule – the untenable nation. The 20th century was shaped by its convulsions, its purges, its wars, and its leaders.
The Battle of Stalingrad, which cost the lives of at least a million German soldiers, Red Army troops and Soviet civilians, was the bloodiest of the decisive battles in the "war of extermination" which Hitler had unleashed. This three-part documentary, employing previously unreleased film footage and brutally frank statements from survivors on both sides, explains exactly how the catastrophe came about and describes the gruesome consequences of the battle for the soldiers and the inhabitants of the city.
Finally, a show for all you dirt heads out there! Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Technical Editor Fred Williams introduces the new Dirt Every Day show with a brief overview of what it's all about and where it's headed. Check back in every other Thursday as Fred continues his crusade against asphalt.
When Games Attack was a British television show, that originally aired on Bravo from 2004 to 2005. The show was created and presented by Dominik Diamond in conjunction with Jonny Finch with whom he had previously worked on GamesMaster. Its main focus was video games.
When Ruan Ning Xia and her boss, Fu Ling Cheng, have a one-night stand that results in a pregnancy, they get married for the sake of their child. During their marriage, Ruan Ning Xia spends her husband's money lavishly and enjoys a papered life. Disliking her materialistic ways, Fu Ling Cheng has never had a good impression of his wife. One day, Fu Ling Cheng is in a car wreck and becomes paralyzed. He is disowned by his family, kicked out and bankrupt. Abandoned by nearly everyone he knows, Fu Ling Chen has no choice but to rely on his wife. As she cares for him, the couple begin to develop romantic feelings for one another.
Follow comedian Rob Huebel as he takes a different celebrity friend on a hilarious adventure to find a dead body...and then maybe get tacos or something.
A miraculous shape-shifting snake has the power to become a human. She can be anybody she wants: a wife, a seductress, a mistress, a damsel in distress: all in the name of revenge.
Through a portrait of this family, we witness the profound changes that have shaken Spanish society between the 1990s and the present, with the advent of the economic and political crises in the background.
Shiv Mathuris an addict struggling to get a grip on his life and eventually finds himself in a rehab facility. The rehab is run by Doctor Roy and two other junior doctors, Shweta and Nakul, who are working on a mysterious compound. This magical pill seems to have an edge above all, but is this miracle drug worth dying for? The existence and sampling of this pill create the biggest disruption in the illegal drugs market and manages to grab the attention of a professional assassin - Lakda, amongst many others. But will Shiv and the gang be able to achieve their dream? Or will they be eliminated?
The documentary focuses on the warmth and human connections of small and medium-sized vendors. In an uncertain era, it showcases examples of innovative personal employment, survival skills, resilience, and the beauty of ordinary life, allowing viewers to see how peers band together for warmth, embodying the values of trade and camaraderie. It encourages optimism and courage, stimulates empathy and soothes emotions.
The ‘Human RIghts Promotion’ team helps out people who are in need to protect and secure their human rights.
A Colombian miniseries that takes place in a rural environment, and the plot takes place in a dairy farm, hence its name. In this setting, a love story unfolds that will move the hearts of Colombians.
Lin Kesong has an acute sense of taste. To pursue the guy that she likes, she came to America. There, she meets renowned Michelin-certified chef Jiang Qianfan, who takes her in as a disciple and teaches her cooking skills. Together, they prepare for the cooking competition three months later. However, despite having an acute sense of taste, Lin Kesong does not have any talent in cooking.
A reality series that promises to captivate audiences with a view of opulent homes across the region including the Cape Winelands and Bishopscourt area, as well as a much-anticipated glimpse into Cape Town’s exquisite Millionaire’s Mile properties.
Maxine Chandler (Anne Bancroft) is a fading Hollywood star who is living in a suite at the Savoy Hotel while she's working in London. She employs a young cockney woman, Freddie Latham (Charlotte Coleman) as her personal assistant. Freddie is an outspoken woman who doesn't hesitate to let Max know about her obvious shortcomings. Max's agent, Malcolm Parkes (Richard Pearson) often echoes Freddie's opinions, though usually much more quietly.