Documentary TV Series - Page 148
Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific
2022
star 7Martin Clunes embarks on an epic ocean wide adventure in search of the real Pacific. His voyage is inspired by reading a book given to him when he was a child by his father about the Kon-Tiki expedition across the Pacific. Martin has always yearned to follow in those explorers' footsteps.The Hotel
2011
The Hotel
2011
star 8The Hotel is a fly-on-the-wall British television documentary series which has ran for three series consisting of 25 episodes. It is produced by Dragonfly TV and Film and is broadcast on Channel 4. The series is filmed using fixed cameras positioned in several locations around the complex rather than using a camera crew. Series one was filmed at the Damson Dene Hotel in England's Lake District over five weeks in the summer of 2010. The second and third series were filmed at the Grosvenor Hotel in Torquay, Devon, owned by manager Mark Jenkins who became something of a cult character as a result of the show.Sex & Murder
2020
Sex & Murder
2020
Sex and murder are often tied together in criminal investigations; and detectives uncover dirty secrets, scandalous sex affairs, online sex addictions, jealousy and stunning twisted fantasies when looking for motives for murder.Prime Suspect: The Madeleine McCann Case
2021
star 6.3In May 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from a holiday resort in Portugal. Now, German police believe they know who is responsible for the crime. Interviews with investigative journalists explore this new suspect.Engineering an Empire
2005
star 8Engineering an Empire is a program on The History Channel that explores the engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. It is hosted by Peter Weller, famous for his acting role as RoboCop but also a lecturer at Syracuse University, where he completed his Master's in Roman and Renaissance Art. The executive producer is Delores Gavin. The show started as a documentary about the engineering feats of Ancient Rome and later evolved into a series. It originally ran for one full season of weekly episodes.A Year in Provence with Carol Drinkwater
2021
For over 30 years, actress and author Carol Drinkwater has been living the Mediterranean life in Provence. In this series, Carol invites us into her home, an olive farm overlooking the bay of Cannes, and shares her local secrets.The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet
2021
star 8.5Aims to discover, celebrate and scale innovative solutions to the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet.Britain's Biggest Armed Robbery
2017
A step by step journey through some of Britain’s most infamous robberies. Each episode explores what happened across a selection of Britain’s biggest heists and asks the crucial question: 'could they have really pulled it off and escaped with the cash?'Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales
2002
star 7.5Travelogue of England, Ireland and Wales, presented by Billy Connolly, including clips from his stand-up performances.Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty
2021
star 9.5Continuing the compelling saga of the heartstring-tugging, dramatic tale of survival revolving around three families of meerkats who are descendants of the legendary meerkat matriarch, Flower. Neighbors and rivals who share a bloodline are forced to compete for food and resources in an environment that is undergoing a great deal of change: the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.Forensic Justice
2016
Veritasium
2010
Veritasium
2010
star 8.3An element of truth | Science and engineering videos Veritasium is a channel of science and engineering videos featuring experiments, expert interviews, cool demos, and discussions with the public about everything science.My Strange Addiction
2010
My Strange Addiction
2010
star 5.1My Strange Addiction is an American documentary television series that premiered on TLC on December 29, 2010. The series focuses on people with unusual compulsive behaviors. These range from eating specific non-food items to ritualistic daily activities to bizarre personal fixations or beliefs.China
2020
China
2020
star 10Going back five thousand years, the "China" is a tragic China? The first season of the large-scale humanistic history documentary "China" will explore Chinese historical stories from the Spring and Autumn to the Tang Dynasty, digging out people and events that have a profound impact on China today, telling Chinese stories, spreading the voice of China, and showing the great evolution of Chinese civilization.Caïds Story, un siècle de grand banditisme
2011
Documentary tracing the history of French organized crime, from the rise of the "Milieu" to the cyber-criminals of the 21st century. The series features extensive archival footage and testimonies from prominent figures of the "Milieu" speaking out for the first time.Wild West Tech
2003
Wild West Tech
2003
Wild West Tech is a program that aired on The History Channel in the United States that aired from 2003 to 2005. The show was originally hosted by Keith Carradine, but his brother, David Carradine took over hosting duties for season 2 and subsequent seasons. The show illustrates a variety of technologies used in the Wild West, and features interviews with numerous Western historians, as well as re-creating versions of important events in Western history. The series was created by Dolores Gavin and supervising producer Louis Tarantino.Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones
2015
star 6Griff Rhys Jones explores Africa the unhurried way, as he takes to the continent’s railways to immerse himself in the joy and sometimes the frustration of travelling through a beautiful and beguiling continent, using the most romantic method of transportation. Travelling a total of 7000 miles over five journeys, he explores fascinating landscapes, encounters unforgettable wildlife and meets extraordinary people. Stunning aerial photography combines with observational travelogue to produce a fresh portrait of Africa through Griff’s experiences on and off the train. On each epic trip across five episodes, he discovers how the railway reveals a great deal about the places he travels through. Griff uses the train to get to unexpected places in deserts and forests, villages and cities, learning stories of their past and finding out how they are used today. Griff travels thUnder Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team
2023
star 6.8In this docuseries, the U.S. women's national soccer team pursues their third consecutive title amid trials and triumphs at the 2023 FIFA World Cup.A Life on Screen
2014
A Life on Screen
2014
star 8Documentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent.
