Popular Documentary TV Series - Page 182

Damage Control

2010

Damage Control

2010
Injury is every athlete’s dread – the instant hard-fought careers plunge from glory to gut-wrenching disaster. From the moment of damage, a small army of doctors, physios, surgeons, coaches and support teams swings into action. This series follows the extraordinary real-life drama of trauma, surgery, rehab and, for the lucky ones, return to glory. Every damaged athlete has a personal story – the shock of injury, the brutality of surgery, the burden of rehab and the emotional return to doing what they live for: playing elite competitive sport.
The Houseboat

2021

The Houseboat

2021
6.6
With plenty of passion and little know-how, two musicians undertake a daunting project: turn a late singer's houseboat into a creative musical space.
The First World War

2003

The First World War

2003
7.3
This ten-part docuseries tells the comprehensive story of the First World War, featuring excerpts written by Winston Churchill, Karen Blixen, Georges Clémenceau, David Lloyd George, Siegfried Sassoon and Rudolf Hess.
Obama

2020

Obama

2020
Campaign promises of hope and change were met by a cratering economy, two never-ending wars, an epidemic of gun violence, and a surging partisan divide. In this 4-part series the president's inner circle, Congressional leaders, and journalists reflect on Barack Obama's historic two terms and the tightrope he walked as the country’s first African-American President.
Prominentenküche

1979

Prominentenküche

1979
Mozart: Rise of a Genius

2024

Mozart: Rise of a Genius

2024
7.7
The story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - a child prodigy, a flawed human being and one of the greatest composers to have ever lived.
toco toco

2014

toco toco

2014
toco toco is a program where Japanese artists and creators introduce places in Japan that inspire them. No scripted text or guidance, guests speak naturally and are free to choose any place they like. “toco toco” is the onomatopoeia to describe the sound of footsteps in Japanese, for the walks we go on together with our guests.
Nobody Asked

2024

Nobody Asked

2024
Ever had a weird question you couldn't get out of your mind or a question you felt too embarrassed to ask? Well, lucky for you we're here to help! Join Brian David Gilbert, Oscar Montoya, Ify Nwadiwe, Rekha Shankar, and Ele Woods as they ask and test the questions nobody else will.
Karl Lagerfeld : Révélation

2024

Karl Lagerfeld : Révélation

2024
Karl Lagerfeld was an enigmatic figure who spent his life reinventing himself. He ruled the fashion world for decades, making history with his achievements at Chanel, Fendi and his own brand. An extraordinary personality, a fashion Stakhanovite, a tireless worker who created day and night until his last breath. A flamboyant man too, in his appearance and in his words, known for his outbursts mixing perfidy, provocation and self-deprecation. He was also an illusionist, a provocateur, a controversial icon, who used the truth - particularly about his past - to embellish his legend. But where does this determination come from? What were his inspirations and motivations? And behind his enigmatic façade - with his tight suit, ponytail and dark glasses - who really was Karl Lagerfeld?
The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full

2024

The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full

2024
8
Charting the shocking story of how some of music’s most loved artists - from Louis Armstrong to Prince - were exploited by the music industry on the basis of their race.
Forensics: Catching the Killer

2021

Forensics: Catching the Killer

2021
7
Explores horrific murder cases through the various twists and turns and unpacks in detail how the forensic work helped catch a killer. Telling these true crime stories are those closest to the case – from the forensic officers and experts, police officers, journalists, and family and friends.
Ice Age: A Frozen World

2023

Ice Age: A Frozen World

2023
A gripping journey through time, with a mixture of on location pieces, breathtaking Virtual Studio production and expert interviews. It will unravel the hidden secrets of the Ice Age and how it created the world we now live in.
Deadly Waters with Captain Lee

2024

Deadly Waters with Captain Lee

2024
7.5
A sun-soaked true crime series that sees Captain Lee search for answers to some of the most remarkable, unsolved crimes ever to have taken place on the high seas. The captain sets sail for some of the world's most exotic locations, but he's not investigating small-scale vacation-gone-wrong crimes, he's looking into the craziest, most remarkable and downright bizarre crimes that have happened just off the coast of paradise. With on-location shooting, eyewitness testimony, shocking revelations and new evidence, this is one voyage no one will forget.
Ibiza: Secrets of the Party Island

2024

Ibiza: Secrets of the Party Island

2024
7.5
Ibiza is moving upmarket. With access to clubs, villas and yachts as well as police and emergency services, Zara McDermott follows the money to discover what makes the island tick.
The CEO Club

2026

The CEO Club

2026
1
Dive deep into the world of seven trailblazing female CEOs (Serena Williams, Thalia, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Loren Ridinger, Winnie Harlow, Hannah Bronfman, and Isabela Rangel Grutman) as they navigate the triumphs and challenges of both their professional and personal lives. Redefining what it means to lead in today's world, these women enter the next phase of their careers with confidence and clarity forged by life experiences.
Rapture

2018

Rapture

2018
5.6
Groundbreaking artists share their life stories in this vibrant documentary series that captures hip-hop's impact on global culture.
It's All Country

2024

It's All Country

2024
10
Behind every country song is an untold story. Country music super star Luke Bryan explores the hidden depths of Nashville in search of those stories. The series features never-before-seen performances by some of the biggest stars of country music as Luke uncovers the secrets, the hidden inspirations and the personal moments that shaped the music you love.
Banned in the UK

2005

Banned in the UK

2005
Four-part series demonstrating different kinds of censorship, such as censorship by the government or of art.
Wildest Arctic

2012

Wildest Arctic

2012
10
From the Taiga to the Tundra to the Arctic Ocean, this series immerses the viewer in the nature of the northern extremities of Europe, beyond the Arctic Circle and into a land of ice and fire. Wildest Arctic captures the awesome cinematic range of the Arctic region, from the creaks, crashes of vast glaciers, to the howls of the wildest wolves and the haunting remoteness of this true wilderness.
The Clinton Affair

2018

The Clinton Affair

2018
6.8
Exploring broader topics including media, feminism, politics and power, the documentary unfolds and traces the twisted, intertwined series of events that led to the impeachment trial that set the nation on the path towards a more staunchly partisan political system. The series features arresting archival footage as well as comprehensive interviews with the people closest to the events including a timely, in-depth reflection on the topic with Monica Lewinsky.