Documentary TV Series - Page 148
The Seventh Day
2005
The Seventh Day
2005
This five-hour documentary traces the history of the Sabbath. Hosted by award-winning actor Hal Holbrook, the series features more than fifty historians, theologians and other experts. Backed up with careful documentation, "The Seventh Day" is an authoritative presentation of the controversy over Saturday and Sunday as Christian days of worship.La Californie !
2023
La Californie !
2023
star 8From the 1950s to the present day, from Los Angeles to San Francisco via Berkeley University or Silicon Valley, this three-part documentary series unfolds the recent history of California, which is revolutionizing the world by its way of life and its incredible capacity for innovation.Billy Connolly Does...
2022
star 7.4With unprecedented access to Billy at home this series is all jokes and shaggy dog tales as Billy mixes his unique wisdom with classic stand up. A wonderful reminder of why we all love the Big Yin. Each of the episodes covers a particular topic, whether that's work, sex, travel, childhood and parenthood or love and marriage and showcases classic and hidden treasures of Billy's stand-up routines. The series, which is shot in and around his Florida home, provides an intimate guide to Billy's relationship with his material, as well as offering insights into his life.Obsession: Dark Desires
2014
star 7.1Intimate access to the emotional scars of those who have suffered as victims of extreme obsession.The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan
2025
star 7Tracing the cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan, this documentary series explores their intricate past and uncertain present on the pitch.Pacific Abyss
2008
Pacific Abyss
2008
Underwater wildlife series. Kate Humble sets sail on a 2000-mile adventure across the Pacific with a team of top natural history filmmakers and deep water marine biologists.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.Reasonable Doubt
2017
Reasonable Doubt
2017
star 8.9Two investigators re-examine controversial murder cases to help the desperate families of those convicted decide if it's time to appeal... or accept the guilty verdict once and for all.Jamie's Dream School
2011
Jamie's Dream School
2011
Jamie's Dream School is a seven-part British television documentary series made by Fresh One Productions, first aired on Channel 4. In it, Jamie Oliver enrols a group of teenagers with fewer than five GCSEs into his "Dream School" - a school in which lessons are taught by celebrities who are specialists in particular subjects. Participants, both pupils and teachers, gave evidence to the Education Select Committee in June 2011. The lessons from Jamie’s Dream School are available on-line a dedicated YouTube channel, including David Starkey's history course and Simon Callow's drama lessons. Many are full-length videos as well as shorter clips and other interactive elements.Words + Music
2025
Words + Music
2025
Iconic artists share stories about songs pivotal to their careers, followed by all-new performances of those songs either solo or with a band. As the artists' stories unfold, the environment around them transforms to reflect each anecdote and song, creating an intimate yet visually stunning experience.Der Germinator
2019
Secrets of the London Underground
2021
star 7.4Railway historian Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway from the London Transport Museum explore hidden areas of the London Underground that—despite being just feet away from where millions of people regularly travel—hardly anyone knows about. The pair will explore abandoned tunnels, secret bunkers and hidden staircases that have been concealed from public view for years.Double Fine PsychOdyssey
2023
star 9.52 Player Productions and Double Fine Productions present Double Fine PsychOdyssey, an unprecedented documentary experience seven years in the making. Ten years after the release of their flagship video game Psychonauts, Double Fine Productions returns to its most celebrated franchise with Psychonauts 2. Now facing the pressure to produce a worthy sequel, the studio must confront overly ambitious designs, poor morale, technical challenges and financial woes, all during a turbulent span of time for the world. Double Fine PsychOdyssey is the direct continuation of the acclaimed series Double Fine Adventure, and offers even deeper insight into the passion, humor, and heartbreak of video game development.The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball
2022
star 6.5Makur Maker was a five-star NBA prospect headed to the Draft—until an unexpected detour led him to Howard University. This inspiring docuseries follows Makur's journey and his determination to rewrite his story with the help of his family.Borderforce USA: The Bridges
2019
star 7.5A joint venture between Discovery and BBC Studios, offering unprecedented access to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection agency as they operate on the 28 bridges connecting the United States of America and Mexico. The lives and work of the DHS are followed and explored as they guard the border and process the millions of people who cross it every year, as well as finding a wide array of illegal contraband, much of it expertly concealed.Stories of a Generation - with Pope Francis
2021
star 7.1Stories Of A Generation narrates the values of life: from love to pain, from work to dreams. 18 generational stories are enriched with the participation of Pope Francis and Martin Scorsese.The Piano
2025
The Piano
2025
Unearthing everyday pianists from all over Australia through the celebration of the street piano, regular Australians are invited to play the piano at busy locations around the country and given the opportunity of a lifetime.Cold Hearted
2018
Cold Hearted
2018
Being in love can make you feel like you're on top of the world. But what happens when that love turns cold as ice? These real-life stories of obsessions, affairs, and love triangles gone wrong show how even devoted lovers can become Cold Hearted.Alison Hammond's Big Weekend
2025
star 7Alison Hammond interviews some of the UK’s biggest celebrities, including Luke Evans, Jimmy Carr, Sir Lenny Henry, Perrie Edwards, Mel B and Tony Bellew.
