Best Documentary TV Series - Page 89
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
2019
star 6.3The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.Africa's Hunters
2017
star 6A wise old leopard is challenged by a young rival; a lion cub struggles to find his place in the pride; and a lowly young hyena needs to grow up fast as the dry season takes hold. Powerful, personal stories will reveal the unique characters and amazing adaptations of Africa's top predators, followed in intimate detail, in the Zambian wilderness.Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains
1985
BBC 1980s Submarine documentary. For the would-be submarine captain it's the moment of truth - three frigates are racing straight towards him at maximum speed. This is the 'Perisher' - the toughest course in the Navy, and reputed to cost one million pounds a man.Civil War Journal
1993
star 6.5Documentary series exploring the people, technology and battles behind the war between the states.Dark Side of Comedy
2022
star 7.9Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.The Story of Only Fools And Horses
2017
star 7.8In this definitive six-part UKTV Original, Gold explores every aspect of Britain's most loved sitcom, Only Fools and Horses. With exclusive access to the key cast members, including Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, the series gives rare insights into the show and what went on both on and off camera. The Story Of Only Fools And Horses reunites cast members, rebuilds some of the sets and features rare and previously unseen material.Legends of Railroad
2013
star 10Japanese railroads documentary series. Each episode presents an important train model, line, or station. Full of historical and engineering information, this program reflects on 150 years of rail transport in Japan.Lenox Hill
2020
star 6.7From birth to brain surgery: This docuseries provides an intimate look at the lifesaving work of four doctors at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC.The West
1996
star 8.4The West, sometimes marketed as Ken Burns Presents: The West, is a documentary film about the American Old West. It was directed by Stephen Ives and the executive producer was Ken Burns. The film originally aired on PBS in September 1996.Expedition Bigfoot
2019
star 7.6An elite team of Sasquatch specialists journey into the unforgiving Oregon wilderness in search of Bigfoot. The three-week expedition, based on science and expertise, may finally pull the elusive beast out of the pages of legend and lore and into reality.The Legend of Sergio Ramos
2019
star 4Sergio Ramos captains two powerhouse teams - The Spanish National Team and Real Madrid. Both teams’ rollercoaster of a season is documented through the lens of the press, fans and Sergio himself. Off the field, Sergio’s passions and family life stabilize him as he enjoys the every-day life as a father of three, a partner to his fiancée, Pilar Rubio, and as an Andalusian (or PRE) stud farmer.Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry?
2010
star 6.4Pull back the curtain on bizarre double lives and see the real stories of men and women who thought they were happily married, until the day they uncovered a shocking secret about their spouse leading them to wonder who it is they really fell in love with.Missing
0000
star 6Missing, hosted by Alex Paen, is a weekly syndicated TV series in the United States profiling real cases of missing persons. The series debuted in 2003. According to the official website, as of October 2011, over 600 persons featured on Missing have been safely recovered.Die Besten im Westen
2005
Die Besten im Westen
2005
The Savoy
2020
star 7.9The Savoy hotel... Its very name synonymous with glamour and exclusivity. But what really goes on behind those famous revolving doors?Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies
2016
star 6.2Explore the true stories of America's covert operations told firsthand by the agents who lived it, while getting unprecedented access to the riveting and secret world of espionage.Tuning In: Fifty Years on the CBC
2002
Taking a deliberately post-modern approach to the CBC and Canadian culture, the series raids the bulging vaults of the national broadcaster. Viewers will see images of Canada’s past five decades, ranging from the long-running celebrity quiz show Front Page Challenge through ’70s pop star Rene Simard to stirring footage of legendary hockey icons. Deliberately using a stylistic melange, the series will use contemporary footage shot in Betacam video and Super 8 with old kinescopes from the ’50s, black-and-white footage of the ’60s and the more standard color format from the ’70s through the ’90s.
