Popular Documentary TV Series - Page 316

Aging in the Wild

2017

Aging in the Wild

2017
7.2
Aging in the Wild is a five-part series that takes a never-before seen look at the golden years in the animal kingdom. Against the backdrop of some of the world's most magnificent nature reserves, national parks, and wilderness areas this series brings viewers on a journey around the globe to meet some of nature’s most interesting elders. Each episode focuses on the story of a different animal and the challenges they face as they age.
Beyond Siberia: Riding the Road of Bones

2015

Beyond Siberia: Riding the Road of Bones

2015
The 30,000 km motorbike ride from London to Magadan, on the edge of Russia, has been described as one of the most challenging rides in the world. For four long months a group of adventure riders from around the world travelled across a quarter of the Earth’s surface, pushing themselves and their bikes to the limit.
True Crimes

1992

True Crimes

1992
7
Each episode presents a new true crime case, modern or historical. Michael Winner hosts, providing exposition through voiceovers due to low production values. He often delivers a patronizing moral conclusion.
Giardini da Incubo

2014

Giardini da Incubo

2014
Caro Marziano

2017

Caro Marziano

2017
7.5
王立群读宋史

2012

王立群读宋史

2012
Afghanistan: The Wounded Land

2020

Afghanistan: The Wounded Land

2020
7.7
Afghanistan is at a crossroads between traditions and a contemporary lifestyle.
La France de l'après-guerre

2021

La France de l'après-guerre

2021
7.5
Deadly Intelligence

2018

Deadly Intelligence

2018
8.2
A new Science Channel series explores the suspicious deaths of scientific geniuses to determine if their demises were unfortunate coincidences or if these gifted minds were murdered for knowing too much.
My War and Me

2024

My War and Me

2024
10
A documentary film in ten parts. It covers the first three weeks of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a time when life was split into “before” and “after” and the problems of strangers became personal. The film is built on video diaries that recreate the experiences of Ukrainians in different wartime conditions — under shelling, in occupation, in bomb shelters, and in forced emigration. The project is based on documentary and artistic texts, poetry, interviews, and chronicles.
Murders at Little Bridge Farm

2024

Murders at Little Bridge Farm

2024
6.5
Tells the shocking story of Mark Brown and the double life he led. A self-proclaimed 'psychopath with a conscience' was convicted of murdering Alex Morgan and Leah Ware in 2022.
Legends of the Ramayana with Amish

2022

Legends of the Ramayana with Amish

2022
10
Acclaimed author Amish Tripathi traverses 5,000 kilometers in the footsteps of Rama, India's biggest cultural hero. He travels to key locations, mapping myth with geology, customs and belief to bring the legends of Rama's travels alive.
Heavy: The Story of Metal

2006

Heavy: The Story of Metal

2006
7
Heavy: The Story of Metal is a four-part documentary special that aired on VH1 in 2006. The series focuses on the origins, subgenres, and the bands of heavy metal music, paying close attention to influential bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden, who helped to define heavy metal in its early years. Other bands on the program include, Alice Cooper, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, and Marilyn Manson. However, the documentary notably passes over lower profile metal sub-genres such as death metal, black metal, doom metal, progressive metal, power metal and many others considered core elements of today's metal pantheon, focusing mostly on hard rock & traditional heavy metal. In Canada, the documentary aired on MuchMoreMusic and on C4 in New Zealand. It is not available on DVD or video.
Storm Stories

2003

Storm Stories

2003
6
Storm Stories is a non-fiction television series aired on The Weather Channel and Zone Reality hosted and narrated by meteorologist and Storm-Tracker Jim Cantore. Storm Stories showcases various types of severe weather, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. Each episode features a famous severe storm and had survivors sharing their experience during the storm. The program also featured real footage of the storm, but typically a re-enactment would be used because no footage is available. The videos would often play while the survivors offer their account of what is being shown. Often, TWC would air a special week dedicated to one specific type of storm.
Sydney Harbour Force

2017

Sydney Harbour Force

2017
An exploration of the struggles and triumphs of various enforcement officers who patrol Sydney Harbour.
The Wonder of Bees with Martha Kearney

2014

The Wonder of Bees with Martha Kearney

2014
Series which follows Martha Kearney's bee-keeping year and explores the science, art and culture of the honeybee, the most ingenious insect known to humankind.
The Cook and the Chef

2006

The Cook and the Chef

2006
The Cook and the Chef was an Australian television series featuring cook Maggie Beer and chef Simon Bryant. The Cook and the Chef was screened on ABC1 and was filmed in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. In July 2009, Maggie and Simon announced they had decided to end the series after four years. The Finale aired on 16 September 2009 with "Party" as the theme of the episode.
Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun

2016

Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun

2016
7.5
Series following the Brits who have moved to Benidorm for a low-cost life full of sun and fun.
The World's Strangest UFO Stories

2006

The World's Strangest UFO Stories

2006
8
The incredible stories of aliens and UFOs from around the world, viewers will meet the experts, skeptics, and the extraterrestrial-obsessed who have dedicated their lives to uncovering the truth.
Britain's Great Cathedrals with Tony Robinson

2018

Britain's Great Cathedrals with Tony Robinson

2018
Tony Robinson discovers the fascinating history of Britain's greatest cathedrals.