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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Ice-T takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hip-hop with the legends of rap music. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on inside the minds, and erupts from the lips, of the grandmasters of rap. Recognized as the godfather of Gangsta rap, Ice-T is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this artform that he credits for saving his life. Interspersed with the performers' insightful, touching, and often funny revelations are classic raps, freestyle rhymes, and never before heard a cappellas straight from the mouths of the creators. What emerges is a better understanding of, and a tribute to, an original American art form that brought poetry to a new generation.

Pablo Escobar's Hippos

This BBC documentary examines the life and career of Colombian drug trafficker Pablo Escobar - as seen through eyes of his infamous pet hippos.

Chimps Are People Too

This episode of BBC's Horizon series focuses on the huge numbers of genetic and behavioural similarities between the human race and chimpanzees.

Sex, Death And The Gods

This BBC documentary focuses on the Devadasi - young Indian girls denied the chance to marry after being 'dedicated' to a deity or temple. Many spend the remainder of their lives involved in prostitution - despite laws which make the practice illegal.

Sex in the Ancient World: Egyptian Erotica

Leading experts attempt to solve the mystery surrounding a 3,000-year-old artifact discovered in ancient Egypt, which resembles an erotic image, as Egyptians were known to turn to the gods in fertility rituals.

The Art of 16 Bars: Get Ya' Bars Up

For the first time, the worlds hottest MCs show you how to do it. From free styling and writing to how you hold the Mic and how to deal with being on tour.