Documentary TV Series - Page 298
Black As
2016
Black As
2016
star 3Off beat, off track and online... go bush with the Black As boys as they venture into the wilds of Arnhem Land, hunting for adventure and a good feed.Salvador Dalí. In Search of Immortality
2018
Using archival footage, images and documents this intimate and revelatory documentary examines Salvador Dalí, bringing us closer to a one-of-a-kind genius who managed to create a character that is a work of art unto itself.Remember When
1981
Remember When
1981
HBO's eight-part monthly series recalls the places, the people and the events relevant to eight major strands in America's cultural and social fabric -- cowboys, radio, transportation, sex, journalism, sports, inventions and advertising -- via newsreel clips, period music, theatrical movie sequences, and on-location shootings. Host Dick Cavett steps in and out of historic scenes in this follow-up to his earlier HBO series entitled Time Was.Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings
2019
International teams of Egyptologists unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.Dates That Made History
2018
star 8.6Historian Patrick Boucheron revisits the most important dates in history through the prisms of memory and collective imagination.Frederik IX
2019
Frederik IX
2019
Historical drama documentary series about the Queen's father, Frederik IX, and the monarchy during his lifetime.SciJinks
2018
SciJinks
2018
A team of inventive scientists use cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes. From showcasing classic chemical reactions under the guise of a cooking class, to controlling the movement of objects with their brains using electroencephalography, the pranks not only contain mind-blowing science, but a heaping dose of chaos too.Raised Human
2016
Raised Human
2016
Reveals the extraordinary truth behind stories of wild animals that have formed inseparable bonds with human families, and the heartbreak that often comes with such relationships.Jills Veranda
2014
Kings and Queens
2002
Kings and Queens
2002
The twelve episodes of this BBC series cover a millennium of English monarchy and portray lives of twelve important English monarchs and how each of them impacted the history: William the Conqueror, Henry II, Edward I, Henry V , Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Charles I, Charles II, George III, Victoria, and to the present Queen Elizabeth II. Each 23-minute episode is filmed on location, with historian Nigel Spivey providing the narration describing bloodshed, lust and political intrigue. Actors provide mute dramatization.World's Greatest Cars
2020
star 7Celebrate some of the greatest cars ever made. Well-known motoring experts come together to champion their favourite iconic vehicles, revealing what it is that makes these cars so spectacular.Dark Side of the 2000s
2023
star 5.7This documentary series delves into the unseen histories of the 2000s decade, revealing dark secrets and personal insights from the people who witnessed all the train wrecks and triumphs first-hand.The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson
2024
From scandal, cunning and betrayal to a disgraced downfall, we explore how Boris Johnson's career has shaped the future of Britain.François Mitterrand : le roman du pouvoir
2000
star 6Jean Lacouture and Patrick Rotman interview the witnesses of François Mitterrand's life. Their testimonies, which both complement and contradict each other, write the story of a life: the youth, the Vichy regime and the Resistance during the Second World War, the Fifth Republic and the Algerian war, the conquest of the Elysée, the backstage of power and the secrets of a president.Becoming Champions
2018
Becoming Champions
2018
star 5.8This series looks at the stories behind the athletes and countries that have achieved World Cup champion status.Is It Real?
2006
Is It Real?
2006
star 5.3Investigate some of the world’s enduring mysteries and phenomena as we look to separate science from superstition.Кузькина мать. Итоги
2011
Кузькина мать. Итоги
2011
Carry On Forever
2015
Carry On Forever
2015
Martin Clunes narrates this documentary celebrating the success of the `Carry On' films. The brand has captured audiences throughout the world, and is known for introducing legendary comedy acts such as Sid James, Charles Hawtrey and Kenneth Williams. The show replays iconic moments, as well as revealing some never-before-seen footage and photography. Some of the `Carry On' cast give interviews as they are taken on a reminiscent journey of their time on screen. The stars appearing include Amanda Barrie, Liz Fraser, Bernard Cribbins, Juliet Mills, Sally Geeson, June Whitfield, Shirley Eaton, Fenella Fielding and Jim Dale.Branson
2022
Branson
2022
star 4.3An expansive and intimate 70-year journey, from Branson’s upbringing as the son of a spirited, tough-love mother in Britain, to his pursuits of extreme, personal daredevilry that serve both to grow his businesses’ brands and feed his insatiable, lifelong thirst for high-stakes adventure.The Music of Man
1978
The Music of Man
1978
star 10An exploration of the world's music. Yehudi Menuhin has created this expansive survey of musical traditions from five continents. With panoramic vision and infectious enthusiasm, he takes us from primeval rhythms of Africa to the symphonies of Beethoven, from plainsong to jazz, from Swiss yodeling to Irish jig, from steel drum to electronic synthesizer. The Music of Man was a series of eight hour-long specials with host Yehudi Menuhin, following the development of music from its beginnings at the dawn of history to the electronic experiments, jazz and rock of our own time. Menuhin, the renowned violinist, conductor and humanist, participated both as violin soloist and conductor throughout the series, and was also co-writer.
