Documentary TV Series - Page 359
Versailles
2009
Versailles
2009
star 6.5Symbol of France’s glory, Versailles is probably the most splendid royal palace in Europe. From 1643 to 1792 it was the stage on which the most glorious period of the French Monarchy played out, until the darkest days, at the fall of the Bourbon dynasty. This collection offers a sensitive and endearing portrait of the monarchs and recreates their life, loves and political willpower.The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song
2021
The 400-year-old story of the black church in America, the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft, and church pews.Let's Roll With Tony Greenhand
2020
Cannabis artist Tony Greenhand designs and builds smokable creations specifically tailored for stoner celebrity clients.Wilde Ostsee
2017
Stephen Fry in Central America
2015
star 7.7The author, actor and comedian embarks on a journey through the entire Central American isthmus to the Panamanian border with South America, beginning in Mexico.Kingpin
2018
Kingpin
2018
star 8The journeys of some of the most well-known names in the world of crime, and a look at how they began as unknown thugs and transformed into globally notorious kings of crime.Leaps In Evolution
2015
Leaps In Evolution
2015
Experience the magnificent story of evolution transcending time through cutting-edge computer generated imagery in high definition 4K.The Icons That Built America
2024
star 8Highlights the talented, often provocative entertainers whose brilliance and rise to stardom transformed American popular culture.American Hot Rod
2004
American Hot Rod
2004
star 6American Hot Rod is a reality television series that originally aired between 2004 and 2008 on The Learning Channel and Discovery Channel. The unique series documented the crew at Boyd Coddington's car shop and their personal struggles to build hot rods and custom vehicles. It was made on location at Coddington's hot rod and wheel shop in La Habra, California. Many employees went to work for Overhaulin's Chip Foose, a former partner of Coddington, for a more relaxed environment. Custom built cars built during the series included the "Alumatub", 61 Impala Bubbletop, 63 Chevy Corvette Stingray and a 42 Woodie. In July 2007, the shop made an Elvis Tribute Car, a modified 1957 pink Cadillac, sponsored by Reese’s. Boyd Coddington died in February 2008. His shop closed its doors for the final time on Friday June 20, 2008.A Killer Makes a Call
2024
The call comes through. Murder. But maybe the caller isn't as innocent as they seem...Your Attention Please
2020
This three-part series explores nine Black voices who are part of the next generation of excellence.Kweens of the Queer Underground
2023
Three queer stories. Three queer filmmakers. Three journeys into the queer underground, to celebrate WorldPride 2023.Jamie's Dream School
2011
Jamie's Dream School
2011
Jamie's Dream School is a seven-part British television documentary series made by Fresh One Productions, first aired on Channel 4. In it, Jamie Oliver enrols a group of teenagers with fewer than five GCSEs into his "Dream School" - a school in which lessons are taught by celebrities who are specialists in particular subjects. Participants, both pupils and teachers, gave evidence to the Education Select Committee in June 2011. The lessons from Jamie’s Dream School are available on-line a dedicated YouTube channel, including David Starkey's history course and Simon Callow's drama lessons. Many are full-length videos as well as shorter clips and other interactive elements.The Jeff Corwin Experience
2000
star 8The Jeff Corwin Experience is an American television show about mostly tropical animals airing on the Animal Planet cable channel since 2001. It is hosted by actor and conservationist Jeff Corwin, who previously appeared in Going Wild With Jeff Corwin on the Disney Channel.Sunrise Earth
2004
Sunrise Earth
2004
star 7.5Sunrise Earth is a nature documentary television series featuring hour-long episodes that aired in the United States on Discovery HD Theater, now renamed HD Theater. The series focuses on presenting the viewer with sunrises in various geographical locations throughout the world. It is also notable for its complete lack of human narration, concentrating instead on the natural sounds of each episodes' specific location. High-definition video images and Dolby 5.1 stereo surround sound are used to present each natural environment in a clear and detailed manner. The show is an example of the genre known as "Experiential TV", developed by series creator David Conover. The technique has been described by TV critic Tom Shales as "crazily uneventful and thoroughly wonderful."Among the Apes
2009
Among the Apes
2009
star 7Among The Apes gets up close and personal to four of the best known primate species. It features three apes -mountain gorillas, orang-utans and chimpanzees - and baboons, a monkey species living in the woody and grassy African habitats similar to the home of early man.The Grand Party Hotel
2020
We meet staff and guests behind the scenes at Liverpool’s craziest hotel. It has party suites for up to 24 people in one room, but can the staff cope with the unusual demands?A Great Day with J Balvin
2024
star 7Looking for the elements of a fulfilled life, J Balvin meets with celebrities to learn about their mental health journeys and well-being practices.Dinosaur Planet
2003
Dinosaur Planet
2003
star 7.9Dinosaur Planet, not to be confused with Planet Dinosaur, is a four-part American nature documentary first aired on Discovery Channel in 2003. It was hosted by Scott Sampson and narrated by Christian Slater. Dinosaur Planet depicts dinosaurs living in various parts of the world 80 million years ago, using CGI. In actuality, a good part of the dinosaurs were designed by Mark Dubeau, who was the art director and primary creature designer on the aforementioned "When Dinosaurs Roamed America".
