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There's a new trend in the suburbs. In this nation of cats and dogs, things are getting a bit more exotic. In the UK there are five million reptiles and twelve thousand animals classed as wild or dangerous living in suburban homes today. Among them is Merlin the Meerkat, with his very own toothbrush, and Twinki the pot-bellied pig who enjoys the banjo and is partial to the odd tummy rub. Welcome to the world of Strange Pets and their perfectly normal owners.
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Richard Hammond explores the extraordinary wonders of the world of detail hidden in the blink of an eye. In those few milliseconds, there are extraordinary things happening in that completely pass us by. A world where thin air can shatter rock and water can tear through metal. And where a spectacular celestial display is finally captured, even though many have claimed it doesn't even exist.
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We all need sleep. But why are we having so much trouble actually staying asleep? This documentary investigates and features revelatory stories of extreme sleeping problems along with ten top tips to trick your body into falling asleep more easily. Can food stop you from sleeping? How do solo yachtsmen combat the lack of sleep? Does having a late night tipple help you get to sleep? These and many other questions are answered in this timely, informative and entertaining guide.
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Guaranteed to change the way we see the universe, this compelling documentary follows renowned filmmaker and UFO researcher James Fox (Out of the Blue) on his mission to break through government secrecy and uncover the startling truth behind UFO sightings.
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Examines the claim of many UFO researchers that the Brazilian military took part in an international cover-up when people in Varginha, Brazil reported a small cigar-shaped object crashing into the ground and strange creatures running around.
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Beyond the narrow range of light that makes up the familiar colours of the rainbow is a vast spectrum of light, entirely unseen. With the help of groundbreaking new imaging technologies Richard Hammond sees the world, quite literally, in a whole new light. From death-defying aerial repairmen in the United States using ultraviolet cameras to seek out an invisible force that lurks unseen on power lines, to German scientists unlocking the secrets of animal locomotion with the world's most powerful moving x-ray camera, and infrared cameras that can finally reveal the secrets within a humble beehive.
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Richard Hammond explores the astonishing miniature universe all around us, revealing that small is not only beautiful, it can also be very, very powerful. From seeing the microscopic changes to ice crystals that can trigger an avalanche to watching in horror the invisible aftermath of a sneeze on a commuter train and learning how the surface of an ordinary-looking plant hides an astounding secret that will make walking on the moon safer.
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Car giant Jaguar Land Rover is to invest billions of pounds in its business, creating thousands of new jobs and safeguarding its UK factories