Four decades into a legendary Met career, tenor Placido Domingo makes
history singing the title role in Verdi's political thriller, which is
written for a baritone. Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, and
James Morris are his co-stars in this tragic story of a father and his

The popular uprisings of the Arab Spring have left a leadership void
that Islamist parties have been quick to fill. A longtime supporter of
former strongmen like Egypt's Mubarak and Tunisia's Ben Ali, the U. S.
now faces the uncomfortable result of Arab democracy-the rise of

The plot centres on the character of strait-laced British policeman Richard Poole (Ben Miller), a detective from London's Metropolitan Police.

Engaged to others, two people (Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr) meet aboard
a cruise-ship and then plan to reunite six months later atop the
Empire State Building. Cast: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Richard Denning.

Carved from 100 million pounds of stone, soaring effortlessly atop a
spiderweb of masonry, Gothic cathedrals are marvels of human
achievement and artistry. But how did medieval builders reach such
spectacular heights? Consuming the labor of entire towns, sometimes

After two months in the Gulf, one day starts to become
indistinguishable from the next. The airwing still hasn't dropped a
single bomb, which is frustrating for some on board. The only relief
comes from a port call in Bahrain, where some sailors relax by the

Join us as we discover the amazing history of this ancient city
through its religion, royal lineage, architecture and art. In the
markets, Bill shows you how to buy souvenirs like a pro. We visit the
Golconda Fort where the ultimate in diamond souvenirs originated. And,

Despite his disastrous introduction to life in the sleepy village of
Portwenn, the former surgeon has decided to stay and give it a go. The
waiting room is full with patients enjoying tea and biscuits served by
Elaine. It seems the previous doctor allowed his patients to treat his

We're feeling lucky in Vegas to see four of the city's top chefs
demonstrating their favorite dishes. Todd English of P.U.B. and Olives
makes a delicious carrot risotto. Mike Minor of Border Grill shows off
his tattoos and his fresh ceviche. Geno Bernardo makes croxetti,

Ask anyone and they immediately know -- they're either a dog person
or a cat person. What is this all about? Follow an in-depth
investigation into the great divide between dogs and cats and just
what draws us to these two polarizing pets. Animal behaviorists,

The first episode gives an overview of the variety of the Caribbean’s natural history, revealing the hidden wild side of the islands. Spotted and bottlenose dolphins cruise the shallow sand banks around the Bahamas.

Annie Cabbot investigates the murder of a woman found out on the moor
with her throat cut. Meanwhile, Banks is called to a murder of a young
girl in the centre of town. As Annie and Banks compare cases, they
discover the two different murders have some disturbing similarities.

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is a black-and-white film noir released in the United States in 1946, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and featuring Kirk Douglas in his film debut.