Popular Documentary TV Series - Page 170

Life's Most Embarrassing Moments

1983

Life's Most Embarrassing Moments

1983
6
A series of television comedy specials primarily featuring some of the most well-known faces in the world... doing some of the most embarrassing things on camera including "blooper" outtakes from film and television.
Ted Bundy: Serial Monster

2018

Ted Bundy: Serial Monster

2018
5
An in-depth look at the life of crimes of serial killer, Ted Bundy.
London

2004

London

2004
London is a 2004 three-part BBC history documentary series about the history of London, presented by Peter Ackroyd.
God in America

2010

God in America

2010
6
God in America explores the tumultuous 400-year history of the intersection of religion and public life in America, from the first European settlements to the 2008 presidential election. This series examines how religious dissidents helped shape the American concept of religious liberty and the controversial evolution of that ideal in the nation's courts and political arena; how religious freedom and waves of new immigrants and religious revivals fueled competition in the religious marketplace; how movements for social reform -- from abolition to civil rights -- galvanized men and women to put their faith into political action; and how religious faith influenced conflicts from the American Revolution to the Cold War.
Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior

2024

Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior

2024
6
Explore the life and crimes of Hadden Clark, a lesser-known serial killer. Dive into the inner workings of the volatile and dysfunctional Clark family, Hadden's path of depravity, and the shocking confessions he made to his cellmate that sent investigators on a search to solve the cold cases allegedly linked to him.
Colour: The Spectrum of Science

2015

Colour: The Spectrum of Science

2015
We live in a world ablaze with colour. Rainbows and rainforests, oceans and humanity, Earth is the most colourful place we know of. But the colours we see are far more complex and fascinating than they appear. In this series, Dr Helen Czerski uncovers what colour is, how it works, and how it has written the story of our planet - from the colours that transformed a dull ball of rock into a vivid jewel to the colours that life has used to survive and thrive. But the story doesn't end there - there are also the colours that we can't see, the ones that lie beyond the rainbow. Each one has a fascinating story to tell.
The Real Murders of Orange County

2020

The Real Murders of Orange County

2020
6.4
Horrific and salacious cases rock Southern California's wealthy coastal community. From a murder-for-hire gone wrong to families turning on their own, viewers hear the harrowing tales of when privilege leads to problems and greed leads to murder.
Kung Fu Quest

2013

Kung Fu Quest

2013
Kung fu has a long history in China, with many different schools, such as Wudang, Shaolin, Wing Chun, etc. Each episode of this RTHK documentary series interviews a grandmaster of different style, where they demonstrate actual combat and discuss the nature of their martial art.
Reframed: Marilyn Monroe

2022

Reframed: Marilyn Monroe

2022
7.8
Revisit the extraordinary story of a girl who sprang from nowhere to become the most famous woman in the world. Narrated by Golden Globe-winning actress Jessica Chastain and featuring a star-studded cast of female voices, this series re-examines Monroe’s story to uncover themes of feminism, sexuality and power that continue to drive the cultural conversation today.
Phenomenon: The Lost Archives

1998

Phenomenon: The Lost Archives

1998
8
A recently unearthed repository of materials formerly classified by the secret government....The Phenomenon Archives. This series covers the taboo subjects which have had light shed on them by pouring over the materials in this repository.
Stoltenberg i møte med krigen

2025

Stoltenberg i møte med krigen

2025
Ingmar Bergman Complete

2004

Ingmar Bergman Complete

2004
7.2
The desolate and mysterious island of Fårö, Sweden, Baltic Sea, 2004. Swedish master filmmaker Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) looks back on his personal and artistic life; a journey through more than sixty years devoted to film, plays and television programs. (Released in 2006, edited and abridged, as Bergman Island.)
Absolutely Fashion: Inside British Vogue

2016

Absolutely Fashion: Inside British Vogue

2016
7
For a century, Vogue Magazine has had the world of high fashion all to itself. But in uncertain and changing times, what does the future hold for Britain's style bible?
Road Trip USA

2004

Road Trip USA

2004
8
Tina Maddigan and Steven Lee travel across the USA to visit landmarks and present interesting local features.
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

1963

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

1963
9.3
Premiering in 1963 broadcast on prime-time from 1968-1971 and airing in syndication until 1988 the Emmy Award-winning Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom was one of the longest-running and most beloved television series of all time. A pioneer of the narrative nature-documentary format the educational series followed venerable host and ecologist Marlin Perkins (later joined by Jim Fowler Peter Gros Stan Brock and Tom Allen) as he trekked to the farthest reaches of the globe to study wild animals in their natural habitats.
UFO Files

2005

UFO Files

2005
6.5
UFO Files is an American television series that was produced from 2004 to 2007 for The History Channel. The program covers the phenomena of unidentified flying and submerged objects, close encounters with alleged extraterrestrial life, and alleged military and government cover-up conspiracies. In 2008, a following series called UFO Hunters premiered on the same channel.
The Lost Tapes

2016

The Lost Tapes

2016
10
Encounter the Pearl Harbor attacks, the L.A. riots, the Son of Sam murders and Patty Hearst's kidnapping the way they unfolded on TVs and radios across America. We present these shocking events from the 20th century, not through traditional journalistic reportage, but in real-time, as they were covered by national and local news broadcasts. This footage, much of which has not been seen in decades, gives an intimacy and immediacy to stories we thought we knew but will now rediscover through a unique perspective.
All-Star D Plan

2025

All-Star D Plan

2025
A documentary-style series following Dylan Wang's experience at the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend in Oakland. The show captures his pre-game training sessions, participation in the Celebrity Game, commentary on the Slam Dunk tournament and various interactions on and off the courts.
Michael Palin in Nigeria

2024

Michael Palin in Nigeria

2024
7.3
In his first visit to Nigeria, labelled the ‘Giant of Africa’, Michael Palin embarks on an epic 1,300-mile journey. It’s a country that encompasses stunning landscapes and wildlife, a variety of cultures and faiths, and a diverse population who speak over 500 languages
Les orages de la vie

2011

Les orages de la vie

2011