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BBC – Clive James Postcard from Rome (1990)

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BBC – Clive James: Postcard from Rome (1990)
English | Size: 760 MB
Category: Documentary


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Rome was once the focal point for the world’s jet set. Now Clive travels to the eternal city in search of the dolce vita and to acquire some Roman sophistication. During his stay, he meets a socialite prince, Mussolini’s son and learns a lesson from a sexologist. [Read more…]

BBC – There’s Only One Madonna (2001)

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BBC – There’s Only One Madonna (2001)
English | Size: 1.10 GB
Category: Documentary


An examination of the singer’s popularity in Britain, revealing her influence on the worlds of fashion, music and gender politics and following a group of fans on her tour. A known Anglophile, she is described as an inspiration to a generation of women, the founder of `girl power” and an icon for the gay community. Contributors include Jean Paul Gaultier, Mel C, Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue. [Read more…]

BBC Natural World – Forest Elephants Rumbles in the Jungle (2010)

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BBC Natural World – Forest Elephants: Rumbles in the Jungle (2010)
English | Size: 992 MB
Category: Documentary


Deep in the rainforest of Central Africa lies an elephant oasis – a remarkable place that holds the key to the future for forest elephants. Over the last 20 years, Andrea Turkalo has been studying these enigmatic giants, getting to know over 4,000 intimately. She has begun to unravel the secrets of their complex social lives and the meanings of their unique vocalisations. New acoustic research is shedding light on the many mysteries that still surround forest elephant society. Will these endangered elephants finally speak out and tell Andrea what it is they need to survive? [Read more…]

BBC – Murder Trial The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming (2020)

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BBC – Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming (2020)
English | Size: 1.08 GB
Category: Documentary


Documentary about the investigation and trial of two carers accused of murdering Margaret Fleming and claiming benefits in her name for 16 years, taking audiences to the centre of the trial at Glasgow’s High Court and offering a compelling insight into the work of the police and prosecutors in bringing the two suspects to trial. [Read more…]

The New York Times Best Sellers – February 16, 2020 [ePub]

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The New York Times Best Sellers – February 16, 2020 [ePub]
English | Size: 485.34 MB
Category: Ebooks


The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. It is published weekly in The New York Times Book Review magazine, which is published in the Sunday edition of The New York Times and as a stand-alone publication. The best-seller list has been ongoing since April 9, 1942. [Read more…]

BBC – Mary Beard Shock of the Nude (2020)

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BBC – Mary Beard: Shock of the Nude (2020)
English | Size: 1.43 GB
Category:Documentary


Mary Beard takes on the nude.
Chapter 1: The Body Beautiful
From the Ancient Greeks to the taboo-busting painters and sculptors of today, Mary gives a deeply personal take on naked bodies in art. Just why are artists so interested in nudity? What can art reveal about our own attitudes to the body? For Mary, the nude stands on some of the deepest fault lines running through society, speaking to issues of men, women, gender and sex gender, sex and moral transgression. [Read more…]

Channel 5 – Anne Boleyn Queen for a Thousand Days (2019)

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Channel 5 – Anne Boleyn: Queen for a Thousand Days (2019)
English | Size: 1.37 GB
Category:Documentary


Historian Suzannah Lipscomb examines the extraordinary story of the tumultuous love affair between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, exploring what brought them together and tore them apart. She visits the places where Henry and Anne lived, loved and fought, and uses dramatic reconstructions and first-hand accounts to delve into their passionate and volatile relationship. [Read more…]

BBC Our World – Confessions of a Mafia Killer (2020)

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BBC Our World – Confessions of a Mafia Killer (2020)
English | Size: 395 MB
Category: Documetnary


Panzuto was a mafia boss, and a hardened killer. For years he played a key role in Naples’ Camorra, but now he has turned state witness and is helping put his former associates behind bars. Dominic Casciani gains exclusive access to an Italian anti-mafia prison to meet Panzuto and hear his story of love, murder and betrayal. It’s a tale which took him from the back streets of Naples to a caravan park in Blackpool. We hear from those at the sharp end of the ongoing battle against organised crime in Naples, and from those who believe the tide has finally turned. Above all we hear from the man himself: why did he decide to break with the Camorra, and what does the future hold for him? [Read more…]

BBC Classic Albums – Tears for Fears Songs from the Big Chair (2020)

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BBC Classic Albums – Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair (2020)
English | Size: 2.80 GB
Category: Documentary


The creation of the band’s second album, which took the gothic synth-pop foundations of the band and combined them with arena-ready anthems leading to critical acclaim and the international hit singles Mothers Talk, Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule the World. With full co-operation of the band members, this documentary explores how the album was recorded, leaving its indelible imprint on New Wave. [Read more…]