Documentary TV Series - Page 149
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
2004
A celebration of the finest moments from the world's largest and most historic sporting event, released to coincide with the return of the Olympic Games to their Greek roots as Athens became the venue of the 28th modern Olympics in August 2004. Contrasting bygone heroes with modern-day sports stars, the film offers an insight into the event's past, present and future, and features footage of all its most defining moments, from black US athlete Jesse Owens' defiance of both the odds and the prevailing political regime when he won four gold medals in Berlin in 1936 under the watchful eye of Adolf Hitler, to Carl Lewis's repeat of Owens' incredible quadruple win in Los Angeles in 1984.The Game Plan with Shaquille O'Neal
2022
Six Atlanta-based entrepreneurs receive business advice and identify new opportunities to sharpen their “game plan” from NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and some of his successful celebrity friends.Korea On Stage - Namwon Gwanghallu
2021
A variety of performances at the Gwanghalluwon Garden in Namwon, one of Korea's most picturesque and iconic cultural heritages.Tactical to Practical
2003
Tactical to Practical is a short-lived History Channel program that ran from 2003 to 2005. Each episode documents ways in which technologies utilized by the civilian public were originally developed to serve military purposes. The show is hosted by Hunter Ellis.Among the Stars
2021
Among the Stars
2021
star 7.1A six-part docuseries with fly on the wall access into the wider world of NASA, with cameras on Earth and in space. NASA astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy is on a quest to get back in his spacesuit for one last mission. This series follows Chris and the wider team who take on missions that risk life, limb and reputation for the greater good of humankind. Join them as their missions unfold.Strip the Cosmos
2014
Strip the Cosmos
2014
star 7.8Reveals worlds never seen before; stunning CGI animation peels back the layers, revealing alien landscapes of fragile lava caves, roiling plasma seas, cosmic platinum mines, and the hungry black hole at the center of our galaxy – cosmological wonders that play a surprising role defining our place in the universe.In Search of Shakespeare
2003
star 7.8Complete four part series exploring the life of the world's greatest and most famous writer. Presenter-led, mixing travel, adventure, live action interviews and specially shot documentary and live action sequences with the RSC on the road. A history series - it focuses not on the plays, but on the history and sets the life of the poet in the extraordinary times in which he lived. We are introduced to the dark world of Queen Elizabeth's police state - a time of surveillance, militarism and foreign wars. We are reminded that Shakespeare lived through the Spanish Armada, the Gunpowder Plot, the colonisation of the New World and the beginnings of British power in America. But most importantly Shakespeare also lived through England’s Cultural Revolution: an enforced split with the old medieval English spirit world which was to lead the English people into a brave new Protestant future.Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner
2025
Follow Kevin Costner as he traces the footsteps of the pivotal 1903 Yosemite expedition of 26th President Teddy Roosevelt and environmental advocate John Muir. Through spectacular visuals of the geology, flora, and fauna of Glacier Point to El Capitan, Yosemite Falls and more, Costner brings the fascinating journey and long battles to preserve the American frontier to life.Rich Kids of Instagram
2016
`Rich Kids of Instagram' explores the world of young and wealthy teenagers who share their jet-set lifestyles on social media. The episodes follow individuals as they spend their cash, shopping in exclusive boutiques, partying around the globe, being chauffeured in statement cars and pampering themselves. Some of the 16 Instagram favourites featuring on the show include property heir Emir, American party boy Timothy and flash schoolboy Adil.Heated
2023
Heated
2023
Climate change is real. It’s happening now. Big policy, implemented properly and urgently, is needed to change our world … but some people are quietly doing amazing things to make our island a better place. Heated tells their stories. Heated is a new 6-part series on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player dealing with climate change.Lucky!
2022
Lucky!
2022
star 8.7The extraordinary story of Bernie Ecclestone's meteoric rise from post-war car dealer to the creation and 50-year reign over the cutthroat world of Formula One.Cars That Rock with Brian Johnson
2014
star 8AC/DC's Brian Johnson is a high end racing driver in his spare time and in this series he drives the most iconic cars ever designed and built.Stay Tooned
2022
Stay Tooned
2022
A six-part series that takes viewers on a deep dive through some animated favourites to explore how these cartoons have shaped society.Spies of War
2019
Spies of War
2019
star 5Montagu, Garbo, Fuchs, Penkovsky... they were the greatest spies of the twentieth century. Through analysis of declassified documents, archives, reconstructions, and interviews, “Spies of War” offers you a glimpse into the minds and methods of undercover operatives. Discover the tactics for transmitting top secret information. See how one man assumed 24 identities to simulate the existence of a spy ring. Witness how scientists provided the USSR with ultra-confidential plans for the atomic bomb.Hacked
2021
Hacked
2021
star 6.5You are never alone. Your movements are constantly monitored, as are your choices and opinions. Everything is registered and monitored. How easy is it to take over your digital life? And how easy would it be for an attacker to take over companies and authorities in Sweden? The series Hackad is an experiment where hackers tricks their way into companies and take over their networks. We get to see how easy it is to follow every trace that a private person leaves behind and how easy it can be to make payments in someone else's name.Breaking Amish
2012
Breaking Amish
2012
star 5.9Temptations abound as a group of young Amish explore life beyond their Amish culture. Ultimately, they will make the biggest decision of their lives – to remain Amish/Mennonite or become English and face the consequences of being shunned by their family and friends.Milá Vs Milá
2021
True Trans
2014
True Trans
2014
star 6.3True Trans tells the story of Against Me!'s punk rock singer Laura Jane Grace who came out as a transgender woman in 2012, and the experiences of other trans and gender-variant people she met on the road.Zaina Juliette & Friends
2017
A contemporary talk & entertainment show starring Zaina Juliette. Also featuring celebrity guests and upcoming talent.
