Documentary TV Series - Page 143
Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity
2011
star 8Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the electrifying story of our quest to master nature's most mysterious force - electricity. Until fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the modern world and underpins every aspect of our technological advancements. Without electricity, we would be lost. This series tells of dazzling leaps of imagination and extraordinary experiments - a story of maverick geniuses who used electricity to light our cities, to communicate across the seas and through the air, to create modern industry and to give us the digital revolution.The Last Days Of...
2015
The Last Days Of...
2015
star 7The lives and deaths of the heroes and villains who have shaped our world. History is peppered with men and women who changed the world, only to become more controversial in death than they were in life. ʻThe Last Days of...ʼ examines six giants of history who suffered bloody and brutal deaths, retelling their stories, which are packed with unexpected twists and turns. Each episode features a panel of writers, thinkers and historians who set about exploring the downfall and legacy of these characters. This is history as it should be - compelling, dramatic and highly contested. It makes us question everything we thought we knew about the lives and deaths of the heroes and villains who have shaped our world.Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive
2006
star 8.3Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive is a 2006 two-part television documentary directed by Ross Wilson and featuring British actor and comedian Stephen Fry. It explores the effects of living with bipolar disorder, based on the experiences of Fry, other celebrities and members of the public with, or affected by, the disorder. It won an Emmy Award for Best Documentary at the 35th International Emmys in 2007.Pilgrimage of Hope
2012
True Crime News
2015
True Crime News
2015
star 9Former NBC News fixture Chris Hansen leads a team of correspondents on this series that explores the world of crime, mystery and drama through real-life criminal cases. Hansen brings to the show a modified version of a long-running segment he did at NBC. In "Hansen vs. Predator," he helps bring down predators who use social media to target children. Dirty politicians, financial scammers and celebrities are also targeted by Hansen's investigations. Hansen anchors the show from the streets of New York City, while most of the correspondents are based at the Los Angeles newsroom.McMillion$
2020
McMillion$
2020
star 7A detailed account of the McDonald's Monopoly game scam during the 1990s as told by the participants in the case, including the prizewinners and the FBI agents who caught the security officer who orchestrated the entire scheme.Ken Follett's Journey Into the Dark Ages
2013
star 6Author Ken Follett presents two dramatic historical documentaries in which he explores the facts behind the setting of his fictional works.Deadly Affairs
2012
Deadly Affairs
2012
star 6.2Whether 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.Uninterrupted's Top Class
2021
star 1.5Follow a new mecca of high school athletics nestled just outside of Los Angeles, the back-to-back state champion Sierra Canyon Trailblazers. Viewers get exclusive access to the team as they balance the pressures of competing on a global stage while finding success at one of the most academically elite high schools in the country.Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death
2020
star 7.7Evil casts a shadow. That shadow spreads outward for years, even decades, after a crime. It consumes everyone in its path, pulling them into darkness. Can they find the light? Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death explores the endless reach of evil, a reach that extends long after the act of evil itself. This original series highlights the struggle to survive as innocent people find themselves caught in the wake of death and evil.Tiger
2021
Tiger
2021
star 6.2A revealing look at the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods. The series paints an intimate picture of the prodigy whose dedication and obsession with the game of golf not only took his fame and success to new heights, but also down a dark, spiraling road that eventually led to a legendary sports comeback, culminated by his victory at the 2019 Masters.Visions
1976
The Great Climate Fight
2023
Climate change can be stopped and the solutions could benefit us all. Kevin McCloud, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Mary Portas urge government to act, and save us money at the same time.True Terror with George Takei
2019
star 8This short-form documentary series, hosted by George Takei, that takes a deep dive into some of the most bizarre and sensational unsolved mysteries in world historyNew Year's Eve Fireworks
2015
star 10Live coverage of London's New Year's Eve fireworks from the Thames Embankment as Big Ben strikes midnight.The Book of Queer
2022
The Book of Queer
2022
star 1Follows multiple historic and groundbreaking queer individuals throughout history.Anatomy of Lies
2024
Anatomy of Lies
2024
star 5.4Reveals the rise and fall of Grey's Anatomy star writer Elisabeth Finch, whose jaw-dropping lies fooled Hollywood for years, and became fodder for many high-profile episodes of Grey's. The story is told by some of her closest contacts, many speaking for the first time.Under Suspicion: Uncovering the Wesphael Case
2021
star 6.6This docuseries follows the high-profile case of Belgian politician Bernard Wesphael, who was accused of murdering his wife in 2013.A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley
2015
star 8.5Lucy Worsley delves into the history of romance to uncover the forces shaping our very British happily ever after and how our feelings have been affected by social, political and cultural ideas.
