Best Documentary TV Series - Page 138
Florida Man Murders
2021
star 7One man's journey to find the "Florida Man" for his alleged "Murders". If you "think" that you've "seen" something like "this" before - then "think"...."again".Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History
2017
star 6.2Explore the music tied to iconic moments in history, from the March on Washington to the riots at Stonewall, to the moon landing to Hurricane Katrina.At War for Algeria
2022
star 7North Africa, 1954. The Algerian war of independence begins, a traumatic and extremely violent catastrophe that for eight long years will shake and finally overthrow the foundations of the colonial regime established by France in 1830.Black Omnibus
1973
Black Omnibus
1973
James Earl Jones hosts an interview and performance series exclusively for African-American musicians, comedians, and performers.Countdown to Murder
2013
star 6Documentary series telling the story of some of Britain's most high-profile murder cases.The Hip Hop Years
1999
star 7The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999. The series was devised by David Upshal who produced, directed and narrated the series. He also produced the 33-track compilation CD which accompanied the series and co-wrote the book with Alex Ogg, also titled The Hip Hop Years. The series charts the definitive story of Hip Hop, rising from the streets of the Bronx to become, what Upshal calls, "the new Rock'n'Roll". The programmes combine archive clips and performance from TV, movies and music videos with specially shot material and interviews with key players.If I Were Luísa Sonza
2023
star 7.2Brazil's most polarizing pop singer opens up in this docuseries about her love life, career, controversies and the creation of a new album.Great Coastal Railway Journeys
2022
star 6.7From the sea lochs of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the nation's coastal regions.Brave Ones
2009
star 10Estonias most hardy travellers Teet Margna and Kristjan Jõekalda are at it again! Their new adventure takes them to Mexico, where ancient Mayan pyramids, mysterious skeletons, cheerful sombreros and tequila await. The Brave Ones are bringing you the colourful Mexican splendor in all its glory.Pain & Fame
2016
Pain & Fame
2016
Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley
2016
star 7.2Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries - the Romanovs.Airborne
2024
Airborne
2024
From great soaring albatrosses to agile serval cats, prepare for lift off into the wonderfully diverse world of life in the air.The Secret Genius of Modern Life
2022
star 5.9Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.Russian Holidays
2021
Russian Holidays
2021
13-year-old Viktor, 14-year-old Neva and 18-year-old Lucas grew up in Europe, and this will be their first trip across the expanses of Russia. They want to understand what it means to be Russian, and for this they will immerse themselves in the environment, study the national character and get acquainted with the cultural characteristics of Russia. They will make their way through the Caucasus Mountains and then go to the Russian North, and their guide on this journey will be the writer Mikhail Zygar.Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All
2023
star 8.5For the first time ever, global superstar, Ed Sheeran opens the doors to a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music. This series follows Ed after he learns of life changing news and reveals his hardships and triumphs during the most challenging period of his life. Featuring exclusive footage behind his iconic hits, never-before-seen personal archive with his friends and family, and epic stadium performances giving insight into Ed’s world.Great Railway Journeys
1980
star 7Great Railway Journeys, originally titled Great Railway Journeys of the World, is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by BBC Television. The premise of each programme is that the presenter, typically a well-known figure from the arts or media, would make a journey by train, usually through a country or to a destination to which they had a personal connection. There were four series broadcast on BBC Two between 1980 and 1999, with the shorter series title being used for all but the first. In 2010 a similar series also aired on BBC Two, Great British Railway Journeys.Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle
2023
star 5.8This is the story of a power struggle between two men - one fictional, and one real. In one corner is the master of crime – the greatest detective who never lived, Sherlock Holmes. In the other is writer, physician and spiritualist leader Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between author and creation.
