Documentary TV Series - Page 52
The True Story of...
2017
Boogie Woogie
2023
Boogie Woogie
2023
Sets in the 1910s, this is the story of Hanada Suzuko, a young girl who grew up in a family that owned a bathhouse in downtown Osaka. From a young age, Suzuko loved to sing and dance, and joined the Umemaru Girls Opera Company (USK) in Dotonbori. Suzuko continued to show her talent for singing and eventually became a star of the postwar era.Secret Knowledge
2013
Secret Knowledge
2013
In a series of authored films, some of our most engaging experts reveal their favourite hidden objects, forgotten places and artistic passions.The Secret Lives of Animals
2024
star 8Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.Our Living World
2024
Our Living World
2024
star 8.4This stunning nature series narrated by Cate Blanchett explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on our planet.Drugs, Inc.
2010
Drugs, Inc.
2010
star 8.3Drugs: A multi-billion-dollar industry that fuels crime and violence like no other substance on the planet. Turning cartel leaders into billionaires, the illegal drug industry also provides vital income to hundreds of thousands of poor workers across the globe. While some users sacrifice their lives to an addiction they can't escape, others find drugs to be their only saving grace from physical or emotional pain almost impossible to overcome. Where should the lines be drawn in this lucrative industry?The Principles of Pleasure
2022
star 6.7Sex, joy and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women's pleasure — and puts stubborn myths to rest.Kennedy
2023
Kennedy
2023
star 7.4A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.To Catch a Smuggler
2015
To Catch a Smuggler
2015
star 7.7Following the police of Latinoamerica & Europe airports in and their fight against crime.The Lawbreakers
1963
The Lawbreakers
1963
star 6Lee Marvin narrates this series which reenact various crimes that occurred around the United States. Although some were based on well-known events, others were more obscure.Great Planes
2008
Great Planes
2008
Horizontes da Memória
1996
star 10Horizontes da Memória is a Portuguese historical documentary television series about the History of Portugal. As of 2011, it airs on RTP Memória.Random Acts of Flyness
2018
star 4.2Late-night series featuring a mix of vérité documentary, musical performances, surrealist melodrama and humorous animation as a stream-of-consciousness response to the contemporary American mediascape.The New York Times Presents
2020
star 7.2A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World
2025
star 6.9A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and African and western leaders of the time.The Art of Action
2020
The Art of Action
2020
star 8.4International action star Scott Adkins talks with some of the world's most renowned names in the action and martial arts film industry to discover what it takes to make good action movies and how to film fights.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.The Detectives
2018
The Detectives
2018
star 7.6A gripping factual series that brings to life the work of real detectives by blending the best of documentary storytelling with fully dramatized re-enactments. Every episode features a different detective reliving the investigation that not only challenged them like no other, but also had a residual impact on an aspect of Canadian life and law enforcement.The Queen
2009
The Queen
2009
star 7The Queen was a 2009 British drama-documentary showing Queen Elizabeth II at different points during her life. Broadcast on Channel 4 over five consecutive nights from 29 November 2009, the Queen was portrayed by a different actress in each episode. The Queen was portrayed by Emilia Fox, Samantha Bond, Susan Jameson, Barbara Flynn and Diana Quick. Katie McGrath played Princess Margaret in the first episode and Lesley Manville played Margaret Thatcher in the third episode. The series was co-funded by the American Broadcasting Company, the network which aired the series in the US. This reunited Emilia Fox and Katie McGrath who had played sisters in BBC One's Merlin.Spice Girls: How Girl Power Changed Britain
2021
star 6Twenty five years since their debut album Spice, the story of how five British women became a global phenomenon, reflecting and influencing a generation in the process.
