Made In Italy
Thursday 21 May 8 episodes, Italian
Made in Italy follows the story of Irene (Greta Ferro), a daughter of Southern Italian immigrants, who applies for a job position at the fashion magazine Appeal in order to finance her college studies. Soon enough, she moves up the ladder of success at the magazine.
As Milan’s fashion industry evolves, her life will also undergo radical changes. She will meet many young designers taking their first steps, on the verge of exploding onto the international market as the spotlight of the fashion world
is about to shift from French haute couture to Italian pret a porter. Some of fashion’s biggest names such as Albini, Curiel, Krizia, Missoni, Valentino, and many others who dominated the world of 1970’s fashion, have opened up their archives to lend breath taking articles of clothing and accessories to the production.
Baghdad Central
Thursday 28 May 6 episodes, English
It’s November 2003 and Baghdad is occupied by forces of a US led coalition, but the disbandment of the Iraqi establishment in the aftermath of the invasion means no one is in charge and there is no effective rule of law. In the midst of this turbulent time, Iraqi ex policeman Mushin al Khafaji has lost everything and is battling daily to keep himself and his sick daughter Mrouj safe. But when he learns that his estranged elder daughter Sawsan is missing, Khafaji is forced into a desperate search. He soon discovers that Sawsan and her two close friends have been leading a hidden life that’s led them into great danger. An unexpected encounter with British police officer, Frank Temple (Bertie Carvel, Doctor Foster, Les Misérables), leads to Khafaji being recruited into Temple’s mission to rebuild the local police force and add some credibility. Forced to collaborate, Khafaji quickly discovers that Sawsan’s disappearance is linked to the murder of an American employee. From this point on, he entwines himself with the coalition’s investigation to uncover the truth about what has happened to his daughter and her friends.
Bosch - Season 6
Sunday 31 May 10 episodes, English
Titus Welliver returns as homicide detective Harry Bosch in Season Six of this acclaimed drama. LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch faces a race against time to defuse a potentially deadly domestic terrorist attack and catch the perpetrators in Season Six of this long running crime series. Even in the face of threats to himself and those he loves, Bosch will stop at nothing to bring justice to victims.
False Flag - Season 2
Sunday 31 May 10 episodes, Hebrew
An explosion during an inauguration ceremony for the first oil pipeline connecting Israel to Turkey is immediately labelled as a ‘deadly terrorist attack’ by the media. Three citizens were all present at the inauguration but all three disappeared around the time of the blast, which killed several government officials. When their names are released as key suspects, those closest to them are suddenly thrown into the eye of a storm. The investigation and media attention turns their lives upside down and, as unexpected connections and surprising alliances begin to emerge, their initial surprise makes way for mistrust with no assurance that solving the mystery will put things back to the way they were. Packed with nail biting intrigue and explosive twists, False Flag immerses viewers in a rollercoaster ride of suspicion and deception, as each character is forced to question everything that was once so familiar. Caught in a web of secrets and lies, only one thing is known for certain that nothing will ever be the same again.
Cults and Extreme Beliefs
Thursday 11 June, 9 episodes, English
Emmy winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas fronts this documentary series that relies on her extensive background in investigative reporting. The former `20/20’ news magazine co anchor takes an unfiltered look at the often unseen stories of people and events in society that have a profound impact. Joined by former members of controversial organisations, Vargas uncovers how these sects prey upon desperate people to alter their belief systems. Each episode examines a group such as NXIVM, an organisation that sells ‘self help’ seminars, through the eyes of past members and gets perspective from believers and leaders who are still active within it.
Wild District
Friday 11 June, 10 episodes, Spanish
Wild District blends pure drama and action to tell the story of a man who escapes the Colombian armed conflict only to find himself facing a private war on two fronts. John Jeiver , aka Yei Yei (Juan Pablo Raba) was kidnapped by the FARC at 13 and trained as a Light Treader (Pisa Suave) - a one man army. After the signing of the Colombian Peace Agreements, Yei Yei escapes the jungle to Bogotá, where he looks after his mother and a teenage son, who he last saw as a baby. Yei Yei must infiltrate a dangerous and well connected criminal organisation run by another ex FARC, Apache (Christian Tappan). Yei Yei will go undercover for Prosecutor Daniela León (Cristina Umaña), alongside officer Giselle Duque (Camila Sodi). Never far away are the duplicitous spy Caldera (Juan Fernando Sánchez) and his ex commander Aníbal (Juan Sebastián Calero). Yei Yei must try to learn the ways of the asphalt jungle, struggle to protect his family, and face a moral dilemma about which side of the law he belongs on.