Video Documentaries

One of the funniest, most refreshing personalities to hit the TV scene in years, John Oliver comes to HBO in this series that takes a topical look at the week in news, politics and current events. This post was moved here: https://hdclump.com/last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-episode-22-2018/ Last Week Tonight with John Oliver episode 22 2018

A look at two missions attempting one of the most difficult feats of space exploration - to collect a rock from another world. Post moved here: https://hdclump.com/sky-at-night-expedition-asteroid/ We find out how studying these space rocks can teach us about the origins of our solar system and may one day help save Earth from a catastrophic collision. The Sky at Night - Expedition Asteroid The Sky at Night - Expedition Asteroid Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy. Our team of astronomers explain the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.

He's irrepressible, opinionated, and of course, politically incorrect. Comedian and satirist Bill Maher hosts this long-running, Emmy-nominated talk show, covering the week’s news and featuring a panel of guests, including actors, activists, politicians, musicians, comedians and more. Guests: Jack Bryan, Jim Carrey, David Axelrod, Michelle Goldberg & Former Congressman Charlie Dent Real Time With Bill Maher episode 26 2018

`Who is America?' features Sasha Baron Cohen's first four new characters to hit the screen in 15 years. Baron Cohen creates four new alter egos -- Billy Wayne Ruddick, Dr. Nira Cain-N'Degeocello, Rick Sherman, Col. Erran Morad -- to explore the diverse individuals who make up this unique country. These new personalities could include a far right pseudo-journalist who runs a conspiracy-theory website, an NPR shirt-wearing caricature that portrays liberal extremism, a British ex-convict, and an Israeli anti-terror expert. (click twice on the play button if it doesn't work or reload page) Sacha confronts former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank and O.J. Simpson; anti-terror expert Erran Morad looks for an accomplice to infiltrate the Women's March in San Francisco. Who is America? episode 7 - Sasha Baron Cohen

Bravery and sacrifice define our new nation as war erupts across Europe. Canada, as a British Dominion, joins in the fight – a young country seeking to find its place on the world stage. It's not long before nearly half a million Canadians, including thousands of Indigenous soldiers, travel to Europe to serve beside their allies in the First World War. This post was moved here: https://clumphd.com/canada-the-story-of-us-service-and-sacrifice-1916-1929/ Over 10 hours, the drama-documentary tells the extraordinary tale of some of the people, places and events that shaped Canada — stories of change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast and harsh land.

Journalist Alastair Sooke sets out to discover just how much the artist Henri Matisse has influenced our modern lives. Tracing the biography of this fascinating artist, and travelling through France, America and Russia, the programme explores some of the painter's greatest works. Sooke explains why Matisse's art is considered so great and also looks at how Matisse's brilliant use of colour and simplification of form continues to inspire illustrators, designers and of course artists today. Acknowledging the debt the famous couturier Yves St Laurent owed the painter, Sooke also talks to British designers Sir Paul Smith and Tricia Guild about their passion for Matisse, he travels to Utrecht to discover how even children's character Miffy the rabbit owes its origin to art, and reveals how logos and images as diverse as Apple's iPod advertising and even the 2012 Olympic logo are inspired by the modern master. Modern Masters - Matisse episode 2 Henri Émile Benoît Matisse ...

We move around in space, but we are stuck in a prison of time moving ever forwards. Einstein said, “The distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.” Is our experience of the ticking clock merely a trick of the mind? Could science ever make the clock move backwards? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Can-Time-Go-Backwards.mp4"][/video]   Experiments in quantum physics are showing that the future influences the present: what happens later limits the choices we think we have now. The laws of physics say visiting or talking to ourselves in the past is possible – but changing history once we get there is not. Science Channel’s triple Emmy - nominated hit series Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman is back for its sixth and most provocative season to date In six all-new episodes that tackle such tough topics as race, religion and our future as a species, the seri...

Nadiya Hussain shows how to create the perfect dishes to compliment any kind of day. Nadiya makes tasty and nourishing recipes that keep the whole family happy. This episode's theme is family get-togethers and Nadiya's dishes are nutty and garlicky furikake fries, mouthwatering beef burgers with bacon jam for the meat lovers, and a true delight for the vegetarians - jollof pilau with salted cucumber salad.  If there is still room for more, Nadiya also bakes a back-to-front cheesecake. Nadiya's quest to find the boss of barbecues takes her to Hampshire, where she meets BBQ enthusiast James. Her love for salt lands her in Cornwall, where she visits a salt processing plant and meets Paul Ainsworth, Michelin-star chef.   Nadiya's Family Favourites episode 2 recipes:   Furikake fries [caption id="attachment_5441" align="alignnone" width="300"] Furikake fries[/caption] Japanese-style fries. These matchstick fries are beautifully crisp, but it’s...

If you had less than one second to make a life-or-death decision to shoot a man who might be armed with a lethal weapon, what would you do? Would the ethnicity of the man affect your decision? Are you sure? The outcome – whatever your race – will surprise you. Brain imaging studies are showing that negative cultural stereotypes hijack everyone’s subconscious decision-making. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Are-We-All-Bigots.mp4"][/video]   But some science says we can overcome bigotry through exposure, self-awareness and flexible social networks… and, most controversially of all, ultra-violent video games! Science Channel’s triple Emmy - nominated hit series Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman is back for its sixth and most provocative season to date In six all-new episodes that tackle such tough topics as race, religion and our future as a species, the series will challenge viewers as never bef...

In the lead up to Confederation, Canada faces the threat of American expansionism and a decreased interest by the British in maintainintg the colony. Determined that Canada will remain independent and free, a generation of risk takers, gold miners, cowboys and railway builders will rise to the challenge. But not everyone is happy with this expansion. Post moved here: https://clumphd.com/canada-the-story-of-us-expansion-1858-1899/ Over 10 hours, the drama-documentary tells the extraordinary tale of some of the people, places and events that shaped Canada — stories of change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast and harsh land.

Rick travels down the Mekong River to Vietnam. The country's light and fresh food, prepared using an abundance of herbs, includes lots of freshwater fish and flavoursome soups made with thin strips of beef and rice noodles.  In Saigon, Rick visits the old stomping ground of his hero Graham Greene, and in Hanoi he meets up with a former employee who delights in the varied and delicious street food of Vietnam's capital city. For the ultimate in al fresco eating, Rick tries the night food stalls in the heart of Bangkok. Rick Stein takes the viewer on an epic culinary journey by sea, down rivers and overland to explore the Far East's diverse food cultures, which have soared to the heights of popularity the world over.

The first in a four-part series exploring the life and works of the 20th century's most important artists: Matisse; Picasso; Dali and Warhol. Art critic Alastair Sooke sets out to discover why these artists are considered so great and how they still influence our lives today. He begins with Andy Warhol, the king of Pop Art. On his journey he parties with Dennis Hopper, has a brush with Carla Bruni and gets to grips with Marilyn. Along the way he uncovers just how brilliantly Andy Warhol pinpointed and portrayed our obsessions with consumerism, celebrity and the media, and then went on to re-invent them. Modern Masters - Andy Warhol episode 1 Andy Warhol was an American artist, director and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture, and advertising that flourished by the 1960s, and span a variety of media, including painting, silkscreening, photography, film, and sc...

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen explores in Who Is America ? episode 2 the diverse individuals, from the infamous to the unknown across the political and cultural spectrum, who populate our unique nation. Rep. Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), a state representative from Georgia, was featured on Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Who Is America?” Sunday night shouting the N-word, flashing his naked buttocks, and making fun of Chinese people. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Who-Is-America-episode-2.mp4"][/video]   Cohen, “disguised” as Israeli terrorism expert Col. Erran Morad, convinced Spencer to participate in an anti-terrorism training video meant for elected officials to learn how to protect themselves from terrorists. WHO IS AMERICA? is a half-hour series from comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, in his return to series television for the first time in more than a decade. In the works over the past year, the seven-episode series...

Inventors and entrepreneurs dream of uniting the country using the latest design and technology – and make their fortunes in the process. An extraordinary generation will revolutionize transportation, engineering and communications, making Canada the high-tech superstar of a newly-wired world. Post moved here:  https://clumphd.com/canada-the-story-of-us-1824-1890-connected/

Rick Stein takes the viewer on an epic culinary journey by sea, down rivers and overland to explore the Far East's diverse food cultures, which have soared to the heights of popularity the world over.   Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey episode 1 He begins his odyssey in Cambodia, a country still recovering from the regime of the Khmer Rouge. Nevertheless, tourists are beginning to return to this land dotted with sugar palms, paddy fields and small villages. Rick discovers the joys of freshly caught swimmer crabs cooked with green peppercorns from Kampot, once the king of pepper. [caption id="attachment_5401" align="alignnone" width="600"] Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey episode 1[/caption] He learns how to cook the most famous dish in the country, fish amok, made with lemongrass and coconut, and he samples lok lak, an extremely popular and delicious dish made with stir-fried strips of marinated beef. Rick visits the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat t...

In our final visit to Longmeadow this year, Monty gives advice on the plants that need winter protection and thinks ahead to colourful spring bouquets by planting bulbs in the cutting garden.  The glory of summer may be over in most gardens but Carol goes to Worcestershire in search of some autumn colour, in a garden designed to reach its peak of flowering right now. Frances finds out whether there is a north-south divide in the yield and taste of vegetables grown at RHS Rosemoor in Devon and RHS Harlow Carr in Yorkshire. Zephaniah Lindo investigates the relationship between roots and microscopic fungi, while Nick Bailey injects new life into a small, neglected garden in London. And Alan Power spends a day in the gardens of Mount Stewart near Belfast to see how they are using historical archive to restore parts of the garden. Gardeners World episode 30 2016 [caption id="attachment_5395" align="alignnone" width="640"] Gardeners World episode 30 2016[/capt...

There is a visitor at Longmeadow this week when Rachel de Thame lends Monty a hand as he refreshes his dry garden with plants that will thrive in tricky growing conditions. Monty also visits a national collection of vines to search out the best varieties for growing outdoors. Post moved here: https://hdclump.com/ gardeners-world-episode-29-2016 / Gardeners World episode 29 2016  1. Diseased raspberry canes When Frances Tophill visited John and Christine Scott's beautiful garden in Powys they asked Frances for help identifying what was wrong with their raspberry canes. Frances thought it might be raspberry cane blight. John and Christine sent a cane sample to the RHS Gardening Advice team who confirmed Frances' diagnosis. The team thought that the split raspberry canes had probably allowed the cane blight to establish and that the split canes were an indicator of plant stress, possibly caused by a root disease such as phytophthora root and crown rot.

On Ancient Aliens episode 7 2018 – Earth Station Egypt : was Egypt home to Earth's earliest extraterrestrial visitors? Ancient Astronaut theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos explores the latest scientific discoveries at some of the world's most ancient places to find evidence that extraterrestrials visited Egypt in the distant past. [video width="718" height="404" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Ancient-Aliens-ep.-7-2018.mp4"][/video]   Ancient Aliens episode 7 2018 – Earth Station Egypt According to ancient alien theorists, extraterrestrials with superior knowledge of science and engineering landed on Earth thousands of years ago, sharing their expertise with early civilizations and forever changing the course of human history. But how did this concept develop, and is there any evidence to support it? Ancient alien theory grew out of the centuries-old idea that life exists on other planets, and that humans and extraterrestrials ha...

The War of 1812 is Canada's War of Independence. With the British Empire entrenched in a European war, a disparate group of Indigenous, French Canadian, Scottish, African Canadian and even ex-pat American fighters join together to fight for their new homeland. Post moved here:  https://clumphd.com/canada-the-story-of-us-episode-3-war-of-independence/ Over 10 hours, the drama-documentary tells the extraordinary tale of some of the people, places and events that shaped Canada — stories of change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast and harsh land.

Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a garden of old-fashioned plants, Josh Byrne explores an art display that questions our ideas of weeds, Sophie Thomson meets a nut tree expert and Tino Carnevale has tips for newbie gardeners.  For almost 30 years Gardening Australia has provided practical, trustworthy and credible gardening advice to inspire and entertain. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they traverse the country unearthing the best gardens.   Gardening Australia ep. 26 2018   Field of the Unwanted Josh explores a living art installation that features beautiful displays of weeds and challenges our views of the value we place on plants – and people Nuts About Nuts Sophie meets a nurseryman who specialises in nut trees, and he advises on the best varieties to grow in South Australia What's Old is New - Herb Salt Scrub Guest presenter Rebecca Sullivan shows how to make a herb scrub from garden ingredients My Garden Path - Hellabores We meet a hellebore enthusiast who loves the...

More highlights from the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park as the winner of the Best Show Garden is revealed and revel in the exotic as the team look at tender plants that fill our late summer borders with colour and texture. Exploring the Discover and Grow marquee, the team uncover the varieties of fruit and vegetables packed with flavour and ideal to grow in our gardens at home and if you are experiencing a glut with your harvest don't worry - we have the solution with a master class in pickling.  And this episode sees the final of the RHS Young Designer of the Year competition, capturing the moment one of the five talented fresh-faced designers receives the career-making award. RHS Flower Show Tatton Park episode 2 2018 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park held at Tatton Park, near Knutsford, Cheshire, first began in 1999 by the Royal Horticultural Society. The show houses the RHS National Flower Bed Competition, Young Designer of the Year Award and a wide range of inspirational show gardens,...

A new generation of rebels and entrepreneurs compete for the key to this land's prosperity , its natural resources , while others fight to protect them. It's an epic quest for treasure that shapes the country to this day. Over 10 hours, the drama-documentary tells the extraordinary tale of some of the people, places and events that shaped Canada — stories of change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast and harsh land. Canada the Story of Us ep. 2 - Hunting Treasure 1777 to 1793 Like many New Englanders, Massachusetts entrepreneur William Hazen is torn on the subject of American independence. Eventually, he decides to remain loyal to the British Crown. He moves north to Portland Point, near what will soon become the city of Saint John, and begins supplying timber to the Royal Navy. In 1784, Hazen is named to the council of the newly established Colony of New Brunswick. He also develops the province's ti...

Many prey like bison and elk benefit from social living because larger groups often mean more eyes looking out for danger. So why do some predators also favor this approach? Delve into the dynamics of group living in one of North America's most rugged environments: the Rocky Mountains.    Wild Rockies episode 5 - Group Survival The Rocky Mountains, also known as the Rockies, are a major mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the Southwestern United States. Located within the North American Cordillera, the Rockies are somewhat distinct from the Pacific Coast Ranges, Cascade Range, and the Sierra Nevada, which all lie farther to the west. [caption id="attachment_5313" align="alignnone" width="600"] Wild Rockies episode 5[/caption] The Rocky Mountains formed 80 million to 55 million years ago during the Lara...

Someone is setting fire to the forests of the Rocky Mountains. Surprisingly, it's scientists working on part of a crucial regeneration process. With more trees here than anywhere else in the world, maintaining a healthy ecosystem through "prescribed fires" is a vital step in the preservation of this lush paradise.  In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the challenges for local wildlife are varied and intense. High altitudes, treacherous waterways, native predators, and more make for an ecological tightrope that delivers drama at every turn. Take a thrilling romp into the heart of this legendary North American wilderness. Wild Rockies episode 4 - Balancing the Forest The Rocky Mountains, also known as the Rockies, are a major mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the Southwestern United States. Located within the No...

This episode is the first of two visits to the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park in Cheshire as it celebrates its 20th birthday with a festival of flowers. The team of horticultural experts explore the diverse range of show gardens, including the compact 'back to backs' category - exclusive to the show - and we tour the floral marquee to discover the plants that give our gardens the scent of summer.  The show meets the first three of the five fresh-faced designers who have secured their place in the 10th annual RHS Young Designer of the Year competition, and discovers the darker side of plants in a new exhibit - the Poison Garden.   RHS Flower Show Tatton Park episode 1 2018 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park held at Tatton Park, near Knutsford, Cheshire, first began in 1999 by the Royal Horticultural Society. The show houses the RHS National Flower Bed Competition, Young Designer of the Year Award and a wide range of inspirational show gardens, smaller 'Back to Back' gardens, v...

Over 10 hours, the drama-documentary tells the extraordinary tale of some of the people, places and events that shaped Canada — stories of change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast and harsh land.     Canada the story of Us ep. 1 - Worlds Collide pre 1608 to 1759 Hundreds of Indigenous nations with advanced cultures already live in Canada when French and English colonizers arrive and fight for land claims. Indigenous people suffer as a result of first contact. Over the course of 12,000 years, the North American continent evolves into a place populated by millions of Indigenous people living in hundreds of different nations. These diverse cultures range from the Wendat, a nation of farmers who lived in what is now Southern Ontario, to the Inuit hunters of the far north. These nations have advanced cultures, economies and spiritual traditions. Through diplomacy and trade, these nations grow and thrive on Tu...

In the final episode of their entertaining series of cultural city breaks, Dr Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke explore St Petersburg through its dazzling art and architecture. They want to see how art has been used to enhance prestige and power in this city, ever since it was founded by Tsar Peter the Great. Surrounded by vast palaces, gilded domes and imposing Soviet monuments, Janina and Alastair make a flying visit to their personal selection of imperial, communist and modern-day sights. They discover a city where art has always taken centre stage. [caption id="attachment_5297" align="alignnone" width="600"] An Art Lovers' Guide episode 6[/caption] From the intoxicating beauty of the state rooms at the Winter Palace to the bejewelled confections of Faberge; from the dark tunnels where curators guarded precious artefacts during the deadly siege of the city in the Second World War, to the apartment piled high with protest art painted by the outspoke...

Jim, Carole and George take stock of what has happened in the Beechgrove Garden. The sweet peas have scrambled up the nets and are in full, fragrant flower, strawberries and cherries are being harvested in abundance, and the tomatoes are ripening and reddening.  Carole visits Tap o'Noth, an extraordinary organic market garden at the base of an Aberdeenshire hill, to taste what's on the menu for the early harvest. And Jim visits Dairsie in Fife to see how 12-year-old Fraser White won the Royal Horticultural Society's coveted Young Gardener of the Year award for 2017.   The Beechgrove Garden episode 12 2018   How to train stepover apples As gardens get smaller, planting apples trained as step overs is one of the best and most attractive space-saving ways to grow fruit. As the name suggests, the stepover is a low-growing, horizontally-trained tree that can literally be 'stepped over'. Step overs can be planted along an edge of a path or a bed, and make an excellent di...

Whether there is a heatwave or a downpour, this week Monty has plenty of jobs to be getting on with, from pruning and propagating to planting pots. Adam Frost meets Prince Charles in his garden at Highgrove to talk about the issue of bio-security, an issue which is of great concern to him and which could have a big effect on our gardens and landscape. Adam also talks to the prince's head forester to find out what gardeners can do to help.  Carol Klein profiles one of our summer stunners for both borders and containers - the agapanthus - and we catch up with Frances Tophill on her shared allotment. We also meet a gardener whose passion for planting has spilled out from his garden onto the roundabout outside his house. Gardeners World 2018 episode 16   Grow your own leeks Leeks are a flavoursome winter vegetable that can be steamed or boiled, braised in a cheese sauce and used in soups and stews. Leeks are easy to grow, but need looking after – you need to sow them in containers or ...

In the Rockies, the higher you are, the more water you get. Most of it comes from the giant glaciers and awe-inspiring ice fields that rest on the rugged peaks. These glaciers melt in spring, feeding more than 60 major rivers that bring sustenance to the land and the thousands of species that rely on it.  In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the challenges for local wildlife are varied and intense. High altitudes, treacherous waterways, native predators, and more make for an ecological tightrope that delivers drama at every turn. Take a thrilling romp into the heart of this legendary North American wilderness.   Wild Rockies episode 3 - The Waterways The Rocky Mountains, also known as the Rockies, are a major mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the Southwestern United States. Located within the North American Cordillera, ...

In this episode, Janina Ramirez and Alastair are on a mission to get to know one of the most popular cities in the world through its art and architecture. Although Barcelona is famous for its exuberant modernista buildings, the Gothic Quarter and artistic superstars such as Picasso, Janina and Alastair are determined to discover some less well-known cultural treats.  Escaping the crowds on the Ramblas, they seek out the designs of an engineer who arguably put more of a stamp on the city than its star architect, Antoni Gaudi. Alastair marvels at the Romanesque frescoes that inspired a young Miro, whilst Janina discovers a surprising collection of vintage fans in the Mares, one of the city's most remarkable but rarely visited museums. An Art Lovers' Guide episode 5 - Barcelona With a behind-the-scenes visit to Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, a session of impromptu Catalan dance and Alastair adding the finishing touches to some Barcelona street art, it is a fast-paced and colourful ...

We float along the river of time. But does that river have a source? Where did time come from? Some believe time and space are one thing, and the Big Bang started the cosmic clock. Others believe the universe existed for almost half a million "years" before light could move and time began. Still others say time is older than our universe. But what if time itself is an illusion? Incredible new experiments may hold the answer. One groundbreaking experiment gives us the power to punch holes in time…and another may create a machine that operates outside time’s boundaries! [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/When-Did-Time-Begin.mp4"][/video]   In this fifth season, Morgan Freeman walks us Through The Wormhole and into the mind-bending realities defining our universe. Exploring topics from gravity to poverty, these ten episodes set out on scientific quests for answers to our most puzzling questions. ...

In this episode, they head to Amsterdam, a city that pioneered so much of modern life, from multinational trade to the way we design our homes. To find out how, Alastair and Janina take us on a fast paced tour of the city's cultural hotspots. Picking their way through the crowds queuing to see Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum, they also introduce us to the paintings of Jan Steen, a Dutch legend whose paintings capture the city's freewheeling lifestyle.  With sumptuous palaces, exquisite artworks and stunning architecture, every great city offers a dizzying multitude of artistic highlights. In this series, art historians Dr Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke take us on three cultural citybreaks, hunting for off-the-beaten-track artistic treats - and finding new ways of enjoying some very famous sights. [caption id="attachment_5268" align="alignnone" width="600"] An Art Lovers' Guide episode 4[/caption]

In 1705, architect John Vanbrugh and gardener Henry Wise designed the garden in Blenheim, in Britain. It symbolised the political and military power of the Duke of Marlborough. Sixty years later, Capability Brown reworked the estate, reshaping the landscape into the image of a romantic painting. Gardens Near and Far ep. 5 - Blenheim, UK An eighteenth century house and park with a nineteenth century garden. The palace, designed by Vanbrugh c1705, was the nation's reward to the first Duke of Marlborough for his victories over Louis XIV. Henry Wise designed the garden, in an Anglo-Dutch Baroque manner with a military cast. It had mock fortifications and regimented parterres. The first Duke died in 1722. During the 1720s his wife, Sarah, canalised the River Glyme and had a triumphal bridge errected. In 1764, the 4th Duke commissioned Lancelot Brown, then at the apogee of his fame. Brown transformed the park by making the canal into a serpentine lake. He also naturalised the woods, desi...

Stretching more than 3,000 miles across the U.S.-Canadian border, the Rockies are home to bleak alpine tundra zones. They sit up to 14,000 feet above sea level, with temperatures dropping 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit for every thousand feet of elevation. This means that only the hardiest mountain specialists can cope with its savage conditions, like fur-protected mountain goats and the remarkable hoary marmot.  In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the challenges for local wildlife are varied and intense. High altitudes, treacherous waterways, native predators, and more make for an ecological tightrope that delivers drama at every turn. Take a thrilling romp into the heart of this legendary North American wilderness. [caption id="attachment_5261" align="alignnone" width="600"] Wild Rockies episode 2[/caption] Wild Rockies episode 2 - The Peaks The Rocky Mountains, also known as the Rockies, are a major mountain range in western North America. The Roc...

Nadiya Hussain demonstrates how to create the perfect dishes to compliment any kind of day. Whether it is a treat day, a family trip or a lazy weekend, Nadiya makes tasty and nourishing recipes that will bring smiles to the faces of everyone. The theme for this episode is family days out, and Nadiya's dishes are a warming chai spiced vermicelli, picnic-perfect cheese biscuits with tomato jam, a filling and delicious samosa pie and a feast of prawn saffron biryani to come home to.   Nadiya's quest to find the best homemade pasty in Britain takes her to Cornwall, where she meets Cornish pasty Amateur World Champion Gillian, and her fascination with the yellow fields that sprinkle our countryside take her to a rapeseed oil farm in Northampton. So, pop the kettle on, make yourself comfy and let her show you her family favourite recipes. Nadiya's Family Favourites episode 1 recipes:   Samosa pie [caption id="attachment_5274" align="alignnone" width="300...

In springtime, a narrow corridor in the Canadian Rockies known as the Kootenays is the only area where 16 of North America's native carnivore species come together. It's bad news for the native elk, moose, and caribou--all are aware of this seasonal threat and work hard to ensure they and their young remain one step ahead of danger. Witness the dramatic struggle for survival.  In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the challenges for local wildlife are varied and intense. High altitudes, treacherous waterways, native predators, and more make for an ecological tightrope that delivers drama at every turn. Take a thrilling romp into the heart of this legendary North American wilderness.

Nina and Alastair set off to Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. A former Soviet state, bordering the Caspian Sea, Baku offers a tantalising mix of the ancient and modern - at the crossroads of east meets west, on the ancient silk trading route. It is also an authoritarian state, where cultural life is tightly controlled. So, not their regular city break...  An Art Lovers' Guide episode 3 - Baku But it is a city looking westwards, eager to turn itself into a tourist destination. They discover a city for which oil has been both a blessing and a curse. The profits from oil transformed its architecture twice - first in the late nineteenth century, and again in the twentieth. As a result, Baku is full of buildings that feel like 19th-century Paris, but also gleaming new structures by architectural stars like Zaha Hadid. And all around, the traces of Soviet rule offer other surprising clashes of art and architecture. Nina and Alastair pick their way through this maze of influences and travel ...

The town of Kashan, in the middle of the desert, 250 kilometres from Tehran, is home to the oldest remaining Persian garden. It was Shah Abbas the Great who ordered its construction in 1587, with the aim of reproducing the gardens described in the Quran, symbolising paradise.     Gardens Near and Far ep. 4 - Bagh-e Fin, Iran Fin Garden (Persian: Bagh-e Fin) located in Kashan, Iran, is a historical Persian garden. It contains Kashan's Fin Bath, where Amir Kabir, the Qajarid chancellor, was murdered by an assassin sent by King Nasereddin Shah in 1852. Completed in 1590, the Fin Garden is the oldest extant garden in Iran. The origins of the garden may be anterior to the Safavid period; some sources indicate that the garden has been relocated from another place, but no clear picture of it has been found. The settlements of the garden in its present form was built under the reign of Abbas I of Persia (1571-1629), as a traditional bagh near the village of Fin, located a few kilometres ...

The New York Times reporters learn that the President’s former national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, has pled guilty to lying to the FBI, bringing the Russia investigation closer to Trump’s inner circle. As the paper leads the reporting on workplace sexual harassment, allegations of past misconduct by one reporter in the bureau bring the story home. And for all the attacks on the free press over the course of Trump’s first year in office, the paper is rewarded for what it does best: good reporting. [video width="1024" height="576" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/The-Fourth-Estate-ep.-4.mp4"][/video]   The Fourth Estate ep. 4 - Matters of fact This documentary series about The New York Times in the Trump era illuminates critical issues facing journalism today. A chief task for The Times, long considered the "newspaper of record," is to find the best way to accurately and honestly cover this unconventional president, ...

When we look up into the sky it appears we live in a universe that is filled with light. But scientists are now certain there is far more matter in the dark portions of our universe that we can’t see or touch. There’s something hiding in the shadows. Cosmologists agree that "dark matter" has helped shape our Universe, but now they need to figure out what dark matter is. What’s going on in this hidden world ? Could it have formed its own dark stars, planets, and even life forms ? Could this Shadow Universe threaten our world of light ? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Is-There-A-Shadow-Universe.mp4"][/video]   In this fifth season, Morgan Freeman walks us Through The Wormhole and into the mind-bending realities defining our universe. Exploring topics from gravity to poverty, these ten episodes set out on scientific quests for answers to our most puzzling questions. Is there such a thing as a ...

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen explores the diverse individuals, from the infamous to the unknown across the political and cultural spectrum, who populate our unique nation. [video width="720" height="400" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Who-Is-America-ep.-1.mp4"][/video]   Who Is America ? episode 2 HERE Sacha Baron Cohen kicks off a series of lifelong feuds with people like Sarah Palin, Roy Moore, and other folks unfamiliar with his tendency to craft satiric interviews or unable to recognize Cohen in disguise. Here’s how Showtime describes his new series Who Is America?: “The seven-episode series will explore the diverse individuals, from the infamous to the unknown across the political and cultural spectrum, who populate our unique nation.” Tune in to see Dick Cheney signing a waterboarding kit and Congressman Joe Walsh receiving an award for “Significant Contributions To The State Of Israel,” among what appears to be an avalanche of...

Nina and Alastair explore Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon. This fascinating crossroads between east and west has a rich history, and a troubled recent past. It's the most diverse city in the Arab world, with 18 recognised religious sects. Its French influence gave it the reputation as the Paris of the east during the mid 20th century. But this diversity turned to division in 1975 when the city became embroiled in a 15-year civil war.    An Art Lovers' Guide episode 2 - Beirut In a place of so many identities and memories, art plays a unique role - as Janina and Alastair discover at the start of their journey, taking a cable car to the mountains that ring the city. Here, a stunning brutalist Christian cathedral of the Maronite Church overlooks the city's suburbs. It's an impressive expression of both the city's unique demographic mix, and of the identity of the Maronite community - one of Beirut's biggest minorities. On their travels around the city they dis...

Jean-Philippe Teyssier, a landscape architect, takes us on a journey to discover the most beautiful gardens in the world. Set within 3,5 hectares (8 acres) of cultivated fruit and vegetables, the big garden at Babylonstoren is at the heart of the farm. It was inspired by the historic Company’s Garden in Cape Town, which supplied sailing ships of the Dutch East India Company with fresh vegetables and fruit during the days when the Cape was a halfway station between Europe and Asia. But we also link back to the mythological hanging gardens of Babylon. Those were thought to have been created by Nebuchadnezzar in the sixth century BC, for his wife who longed for the mountains and valleys of her youth. Gardens Near and Far ep. 3 - Babylonstoren, South Africa With the Simonsberg, Du Toitskloof and Franschhoek mountains as backdrop, Babylonstoren's garden is majestic. Dating back to 1692, the fortunes of this historic fruit and wine farm took a turn ten years ago when it fell under the ga...

As violence erupts in Charlottesville, the president’s unwillingness to denounce the racist hate groups presents a new test for journalists. Trump blames the “failing New York Times” and “crooked media” for distorting his speech and further deepening the country’s divisions. Meanwhile, Steve Bannon exits the White House and a Times reporter questions where his populist revolution is headed now, as the paper deals with reining in its own reporters on Twitter. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/The-Fourth-Estate-ep.-3.mp4"][/video]   The Fourth Estate ep. 3 - American Carnage This documentary series about The New York Times in the Trump era illuminates critical issues facing journalism today. A chief task for The Times, long considered the "newspaper of record," is to find the best way to accurately and honestly cover this unconventional president, even as he tries to undermine them. Through ext...

Dr Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke take us on three entertaining and revealing cultural city breaks. Nina and Alastair head to Lisbon, rapidly becoming one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Winding through the city's cobbled streets, from its steep hills to the picturesque shore line, the cultural riches they encounter reveal the city's fascinating history.  From a spectacular monument to the maritime globetrotting of Portugal's 'golden age' to the work of a photographer documenting the city's large African population, they discover a complex history of past glories and a darker, slave-trading past. Their journey also uncovers the impact of twentieth-century dictatorship on the city's artistic and cultural life, through the work of contemporary artists Paula Rego and Joana Vasconcelos. An Art Lovers' Guide episode 1 - Lisbon Along the way, Alistair also takes a boat trip on the River Tagus to discover how Portuguese sailors establishe...

The Battle for Castle Itter was fought in the Austrian North Tyrol village of Itter on 5 May 1945, in the last days of the European Theater of World War II. German and American soldiers fight together to save French VIP prisoners from Nazi troops.  Nazi die hard and fanatics fight to the last man to stop Allied forces from freeing Europe, keeping an unrelenting grip on the naval bases, citadels and fortresses of occupied Europe. Hitler's Last Stand episode 4 - Enemy Allies -Battle for Castle Itter The Battle for Castle Itter was fought in the Austrian North Tyrol village of Itter on 5 May 1945, in the last days of the European Theater of World War II. Troops of the 23rd Tank Battalion of the 12th Armored Division of the US XXI Corps led by Captain John C. "Jack" Lee, Jr., a number of Wehrmacht soldiers led by Major Josef "Sepp" Gangl, SS-Hauptsturmführer Kurt-Siegfried Schrader, and recently freed French prisoners of war defended Castle Itter against an attacki...

This documentary series about The New York Times in the Trump era illuminates critical issues facing journalism today. A chief task for The Times, long considered the "newspaper of record," is to find the best way to accurately and honestly cover this unconventional president, even as he tries to undermine them. Through extraordinary access and exclusive interviews, Oscar nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus chronicles the tenacious men and women in the trenches who are fighting for the freedom of the press and America's right to know. [video width="1024" height="576" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/The-Fourth-Estate-ep.-2.mp4"][/video]   The Fourth Estate ep. 2 - The Trump Bump Shortly after FBI director James Comey is fired by President Trump, the New York Times journalist Michael Schmidt is on to a huge scoop regarding Comey's memos about his meetings with Trump - one which will have ongoing reverberations. The appoin...