Documentary TV Series - Page 301
De Taxioorlog
2024
Willie Nelson & Family
2023
star 9The first authorized work exploring the extraordinary life of Willie Nelson traverses the personal and career ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the world’s most beloved musicians.Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory
2022
star 7.6Follow the escapades of a young Explorer as he travels the world capturing extraordinary footage of wild animals.America: A Personal History of the United States
1972
First transmitted in 1972, Alistair Cooke's America was a series of thirteen, fifty-minute films in colour, written and narrated by Alistair Cooke. The programmes trace the history of the United States from the early voyages of discovery to the present.Guns Germs & Steel
2005
Guns Germs & Steel
2005
star 6.4A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy
2019
star 8Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy is a trilogy of programmes celebrating British TV comedy throughout the years, focusing on the iconic shows that have shone a light on Britain's rich mix of multiculturalism. Unearthing gems from the past, Sir Lenny Henry paints a funny yet thought-provoking picture of British comedy history - from Rising Damp through to the likes of Desmond's, Goodness Gracious Me, and Chewing Gum. Lenny will tackle the classic and the controversial while he meets the stars and celebrity fans of these iconic comedies.Sports Gone Wrong
2025
Sports Gone Wrong
2025
star 10The world of sports isn't just about glory and goals, it's also filled with foul ups and failure. Join us on this wild ride through the most absurd and hilarious moments in sporting history, revealing mishaps more painful than even a kick in the balls.Lost Gold of the Aztecs
2022
star 6.7Follow three families determined to break the 500-year-old curse of Emperor Montezuma and find the lost treasure estimated to be worth over $3 billion dollars. The series intercuts each family’s epic adventure as they search for the 7 Cities of Gold on three different properties in three different states – the Dillmans in Utah, the Hoaglands in Nevada, and the Villescases in New Mexico.WWI: The First Modern War
2014
star 7When ancient war tactics became overwhelmed by powerful new weapons like tanks, air attacks, weapons of mass destruction and submarines, a pivotal game-changing moment in history occurred. History is delving into the background of each weapon explaining the how and why they were developed, the strategy, and their ultimate effectiveness.Rocky Mountain Wreckers
2025
star 5.5When winter slams into the highways of the American Rockies, heavy recovery specialists from four companies race into action, working to clear wrecks and open roads. Whether it's a raging fire or toxic spill, crews roll up ready to battle the wreckage. They've got the equipment and the skills. But with more than a million people depending on the route that crosses these three states every day, the one thing they don't have, is time.Natsi-Saksa ja Suomi
2022
Natsi-Saksa ja Suomi
2022
A four-part history series examines relations between Nazi Germany and Finland in the 1930s and 1940s. The series explores how the close relationship between Finland and Germany was born and developed, and what was known in Finland about the Holocaust, the mass extermination of the Jews at a time when the countries were at war together. Through archives and expert interviews, it explores how close Finns were to the Nazi German leadership.Cruising with Susan Calman
2022
star 5.3Susan Calman sets sail again on the high seas in search of brand new adventures.The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For
2021
star 6.2The series chronicles the unbelievable true story behind the rise and fall of the 2000s most iconic fashion trend. In this epic character-driven saga, Venice Beach surfers, gangsters, European garmentos and Hollywood movers and shakers all vie for control of the infamous brand.Na Trilha das Águas
2021
Na Trilha das Águas
2021
Connections with James Burke
2023
star 7.8Historian James Burke continues his journey through random historical connections that together have shaped our world and provide important clues to our future.Portillo's Hidden History of Britain
2018
star 8Portillo's Hidden History of Britain sees former UK politician Michael Portillo investigating abandoned buildings around Britain.Insider
2025
The Story of Drug Trafficking
2020
star 7.4This series explores the history of drug trafficking from a political perspective and reveals the murky role played by many states which have used the drug trade as an instrument of power. Opium, heroin, cocaine, and designer drugs have sparked wars, financed militias, and brought down states.Origins
2014
Origins
2014
star 7A genealogist and a cop: a great team for uncovering the origins of the crime. On a murder case, genealogist Margot Laurent teams up with Arthur Du Plessis, a young and self-assured cop. Who committed the murder? And why? A murder always has its dark side: a fabricated family history that becomes an urban legend. And who can claim that their family has no secrets? Margot and Arthur strip away the hidden mysteries to shed light on the murder. Arthur is the no-nonsense one, here to arrest the culprit, while Margot, the genealogist, is more interested in the past, in the prehistory of the murder, in what prefigured the tragedy before it happened. Between them, Margot and Arthur bring the events into focus. Here lie hidden family traumas, stories sometimes ignored by those who must endure the aftermath, which give multiple layers to the whodunnit.
