Best Documentary TV Series - Page 194
Viaggio nel cosmo
1998
star 9.5A television documentary series, hosted by Piero Angela and Alberto Angela in 1998, dedicated to the exploration of the UniverseEgypt
2005
star 8.2Television drama serial about various archaeological discoveries taking place in that country's history, with the occasional 'flashback' scene involving actors portraying the ancient Egyptians themselves.The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe
2024
star 8William Shatner explores our earth, and beyond, in search of the universe’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features contributions from scientists, historians, astronauts and other experts—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen. Seeking answers to age-old questions that have mystified mankind for centuries. Things like, how was our earth born? Will we go back to the moon—or venture even farther? What dangers might lurk in the deep expanse of outer space? And perhaps the biggest of all—are we alone?Lost Land of the Volcano
2009
star 7.7An international team of scientists, cavers and wildlife filmmakers venture deep into the heart of the remote tropical island of New Guinea.Empire of Cricket
2009
Empire of Cricket
2009
Series telling the story of cricket from exploring the colonial links of the game to situations of sporting apartheid. There are interviews with famous cricketers such as Ian Botham, Graham Gooch, Nasser Hussain and Viv Richards.Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific
2022
star 6.5Martin 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.Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake
2022
star 7.4After a terrible earthquake in Nepal, locals and tourists join forces to face destruction in this gripping docuseries.Idris Elba's Fight School
2022
star 4.5Idris will provide seven disadvantaged young people with lessons in discipline, focus and determination by putting them through an experimental boxing school.Dessert Person with Claire Saffitz
2020
star 5In her cookbook "Dessert Person," Claire Saffitz celebrates and defends her love of desserts and empowers reluctant home bakers to work with new ingredients, attempt new techniques, and bake with more confidence. Join Claire in her home kitchen as she highlights recipes from the book in this baking series to help you take your baking skills to the next level.Sky Blue: Inside Sydney FC
2022
A view inside Sydney FC men's and women's teams during the 2021/22 A-League seasons, the club seeking redemption after both teams lose to arch-rivals in Melbourne in the 2021 grand final.I Love the '80s Strikes Back
2003
star 8I Love the '80s Strikes Back is a miniseries on VH1 in which various music and TV personalities reminisce about 1980s popular culture in a mostly humorous manner. The series premiered on October 20, 2003 and is a sequel to I Love the '80s. The sequel designation is in reference to The Empire Strikes Back.David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St. Paul
2012
In this two-part documentary series, David Suchet undertakes an epic journey spanning the Mediterranean, inspired by the life and travels of Paul the Apostle.Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds
2019
A unique social experiment that brings together elderly people in a retirement community with a group of 4-year-olds. Could this encounter between young and old help transform the lives of the elderly?John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise
2021
star 6.9The chilling story of one of the world’s most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself, those who were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth remains concealed to this day.Churchill at War
2024
star 7.3This captivating docuseries examines Winston Churchill's pivotal role in World War II and the formative events that made him an ideal leader for the era.Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir
2023
star 10Comedic ornithological series, Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir will follow prolific artist Jim and his wife Nancy as they explore some of Britain’s best beauty spots, joined along the way by a few famous friends. Their challenge? Create an original piece of bird art celebrating the unique species native to that region over the course of a weekend. Accompanied in each episode by local twitchers, artists and conservation experts, Jim, and Nancy will be guided through forest and fen as they venture through wild countryside and local bird sanctuaries to gather inspiration. They’ll spend meditative weekends sketching and painting their feathery subjects, tackling everything from grouse to goshawks and bitterns to bearded tits.Wormwood
2017
star 6.4In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
