Best Documentary TV Series - Page 124
Dog Squad
2010
The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom
2007
star 7.9Individual freedom is the dream of our age. It's what our leaders promise to give us, it defines how we think of ourselves and, repeatedly, we have gone to war to impose freedom around the world. But if you step back and look at what freedom actually means for us today, it's a strange and limited kind of freedom.Forbidden History
2013
star 6.6Jamie Theakston uncovers the startling truth behind great myths, historical legends, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.Murder in the Heartland
2017
star 8.4Weaving harrowing narratives of quiet Middle American towns torn apart by provocative murders. Each town's tale is given life by the combined perspectives of its residents, who are more than just storytellers. They are also key witnesses to each of the crimes, and they hold critical clues to puzzles that not only have forever changed their lives but how they have come to view their once-idyllic hometowns.Surgeons：At the Edge of Life
2018
star 7Documentary series going beyond the theatre doors of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where surgeons push medical boundaries to the limits.Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall
2013
star 7.8In each one-hour episode, Tamron Hall is joined by a core team of correspondents with extensive knowledge of law enforcement and a passion for storytelling. Series goes beyond the headlines to explore not only what happened, but why it happened, and how it was investigated.Wild City
2016
star 4Singapore: One of the fastest growing cities in the world. Once a tropical jungle, it is now 665 square kilometres of hustle, bustle, concrete and air-con. But nestled among the urban sprawl there is a wild side; - places where pangolins, crocodiles, monkeys, otters, snakes and hornbills sit right among the skyscrapers and boardwalks. This series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, discovers how nature has evolved within this teeming city. Wild City showcases the range of different habitats found in and around the built-up urban sprawl, then journeys around the island’s hidden wildlife hotspots – from the overlooked interior to the inaccessible coastline and islands that have become unplanned sanctuaries for Singapore’s natural heritage.The Edwardians
1972
star 5.7It was a time when England was a nation on the cusp of change, an evolving landscape tht lay between Victorian England and the First World War. 'The Edwardians' explores the lives of and events in the lives of many who helped define the era, the "Belle Epoque".(Un)Well
2020
star 6.3This docuseries takes a deep dive into the lucrative wellness industry, which touts health and healing. But do the products live up to the promises?Movie Life: House of Wax
2005
star 7.6Ever wonder what it's really like to be in a movie? Go behind the scenes of House of Wax with Chad, Elisha, Paris and Jared.The Queen
2009
star 7The Queen was a 2009 British drama-documentary showing Queen Elizabeth II at different points during her life. Broadcast on Channel 4 over five consecutive nights from 29 November 2009, the Queen was portrayed by a different actress in each episode. The Queen was portrayed by Emilia Fox, Samantha Bond, Susan Jameson, Barbara Flynn and Diana Quick. Katie McGrath played Princess Margaret in the first episode and Lesley Manville played Margaret Thatcher in the third episode. The series was co-funded by the American Broadcasting Company, the network which aired the series in the US. This reunited Emilia Fox and Katie McGrath who had played sisters in BBC One's Merlin.Incredible Animal Journeys
2023
star 9.2This is a planet on the move - animals in every landscape are embarking on epic migrations in search of food, shelter, and love.How Did They Build That?
2021
star 6An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.Worst Roommate Ever
2022
star 6.8Violent con artists. Stone-cold killers. These terrifying true stories unveil some of the worst cohabitation experiences one could ever imagine.DESIGN × STORIES
2023
DESIGN × STORIES
2023
Explore the rich legacy and evolution of diverse designs across Japan. DESIGN x STORIES digs into their origins and how they inspire creators today.Nature's Weirdest Events
2012
star 7.2Chris Packham takes us to the scene of some of the weirdest natural phenomena on the planet, telling the real story of the events behind the headlines. Nature can be cute, scary and stunning, but as Chris Packham discovers in these two packed programs, it can also provide the most awesome, amazing and astonishing sights you’ll ever see – including a car cocooned by caterpillars in Holland; exploding toads in Germany; fish falling from the sky and a storm that turned Sydney crimson. Watching original footage and consulting eyewitnesses and scientists, Chris unravels the facts behind some of the most bizarre and mysterious natural wonders to ever appear on the planet – and explains what on earth was going on.Food Safari
2006
Food Safari
2006
Food Safari is an Australian television series first screened on SBS TV Australia featuring the many cuisines brought to Australia by its immigrants. The series was produced by Kismet Productions in association with SBS TV Australia. Presented by Maeve O'Meara, each episode covers cuisine from a particular culture. Usually starting with commonly used ingredients and where to obtain them in Australia, it then moves onto the preparation and consumption of popular favourites, basic dishes and desserts. The series was rested in 2008 after the airing of the third series with a spin-off series, Italian Food Safari, airing in 2010, presented by O'Meara and chef Guy Grossi. A second spin-off series, French Food Safari, aired in 2011 and was presented by O'Meara and chef Guillaume Brahimi. Food Safari was commissioned for a fourth series and will return February 14, 2013.Her Story
2020
Her Story
2020
Deadly Affairs
2012
star 5.2Whether it's a love triangle that violently collapses or a workplace affair that implodes, the re-enactments -- two per episode -- allow viewers to knock down closed bedroom doors, navigate secret trysts, and witness salacious liaisons. Hosted by Emmy-winning actress Susan Lucci, who's been a part of a few steamy scandals and deadly dalliances in her daytime soap career.La Línea: Shadow of Narco
2020
star 6.6Go inside La Línea, the Spanish beach town turned into Europe's drug trafficking hub, and meet the law enforcement officials determined to change that.
