Documentary TV Series - Page 246
It Takes a Thief
2005
It Takes a Thief
2005
star 7A unique series offering viewers something they've never seen before: an actual home burglary, live, as it happens. Hosted by two reformed ex-cons, It Takes a Thief exposes the security flaws of a home by unleashing two uniquely qualified experts - ex-burglars - who will provide vital insights into the workings of the criminal mind.Shock Docs
2020
Shock Docs
2020
star 5.5A documentary series that takes a fresh look at true and terrifying tales of paranormal encounters.Urban Secrets
2012
Urban Secrets
2012
Alan Cumming hosts a series of travel documentaries for Sky Atlantic, where he walks around various cities in the UK and Ireland, finding out their urban secrets. Each show took the form of a walk, during which he comes across a motley collection of celebrities, locals and experts who showed him hidden gems in London (2 shows), Brighton, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Dublin and Glasgow.Animal Armageddon
2009
Animal Armageddon
2009
star 7This documentary series explores the causes behind six major extinction events in Earth's history. It also speculates on the next such event.Por Toda Minha Vida
2006
Simon Schama's John Donne
2009
Simon Schama celebrates the life and work of one of Britain's greatest love poets, John Donne.Heute im Osten
2013
Heute im Osten
2013
She Walks with Apes
2020
She Walks with Apes
2020
To explore the mysteries of man's closest relatives, three women set out years ago, Dian Fossey to find gorillas in Rwanda, Jane Goodall to find chimpanzees in Tanzania and Biruté Galdikas to find orangutans in Borneo. They changed the way we see the world and together inspired generations... More than 50 years ago, Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey and Birute Galdikas ventured on a solitary expedition far into the bush. Cut off from the outside world, they lived in the company of our closest ancestors, the hominids. Over the next few decades, they made history, experienced personal tragedies and inspired a new generation of young women who followed in their footsteps into the depths of the rainforest to explore the origins of man and save a vanishing world. Trimmings is a natural history adventure film for the whole family.Breakout
2010
Breakout
2010
star 7The dramatic stories behind some of the most high-profile jailbreaks in recent history, and the ingenious detective work that led to the escapees' successful recapture. Each breakout is told by the dangerous and often highly intelligent criminals who escape, and the professional, determined law enforcement teams who hunt them down.Sverige och kriget
2025
Sverige och kriget
2025
star 5In 2025 it will be 80 years since the end of World War II. What was it like to live in Sweden during the war? How were people affected by everything that happened so close to home? SVT has asked the Swedish people to send in their memories: letters, films, photographs and diaries and several thousand responses were received from all over the country.Penguins: Spy in the Huddle
2013
star 8.9Penguins - Spy in the Huddle spends nearly a year in the close company of penguins, deploying 50 spycams to capture as never before the true character of these birds.Hit the Road
2023
Hit the Road
2023
One of the most appealing features of Japan's national road network is the various Michinoeki, literally way stations, that provide a place for motorists to rest, dine and shop. They offer information on the locality and restaurants with regional specialties, and often sell local crafts and delicacies for travelers to take home. A stop at one or more of these spots helps to make any road trip in Japan unforgettable.Rich Kids Go Skint
2018
Rich Kids Go Skint
2018
star 7Rich kids ditch their fast cars, five-star hotels and endless shopping trips to share a home with families living on the breadline. During their stay, they will experience the shock of seeing what life is like below the poverty line.Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes
2011
Season 25: Oprah Behind The Scenes is an American documentary television series. The series began airing on OWN on January 1, 2011 and concluded on August 7, 2011. Each episode follows production for one or two episodes of the final season of The Oprah Winfrey Show, featuring interview segments with Oprah Winfrey and the production staff. Three special edition episodes produced in house at Harpo were filmed on the Oprah set, featuring Oprah and her producers discussing highlights of the season's episodes with select viewers via Skype.Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood
2024
star 6.9Follow the feud between global poster Swift and music industry exec Braun, looking at the $300M dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift’s first six albums. Hear from legal experts, journalists and those close to both Swift and Braun, presenting each side of the argument.Terra Brasil - Guias
2018
Capitalism
2014
Capitalism
2014
star 8.2Capitalism has been the engine of unprecedented economic growth and social transformation. With the fall of the communist states and the triumph of "neo-liberalism", capitalism is by far the world's dominant ideology. But how much do we understand about how it originated, and what makes it work?Exiles
1988
Untraditional
2016
The 1970s: Those Were the Days
2024
star 8An affectionate look at life in 1970s Britain - the news, fads, fashions, music and more.
