Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 229

Photo: A History from Behind the Lens

2009

Photo: A History from Behind the Lens

2009
7
Explores the development of photography from its beginnings to more recent times.
Henry and Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History

2014

Henry and Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History

2014
8
Historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb unfolds the extraordinary story of the tumultuous love affair between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and asks: was it really love that brought them together – and was it love that tore them apart? Suzannah's journey will take her from Anne's childhood home at Hever Castle in Kent to the French palace where, some say, she learned the art of love. She will also visit Hampton Court, where Henry built the Great Hall for his new queen, and the Tower of London, where he had her beheaded.
999: Rescue Squad

2018

999: Rescue Squad

2018
10
Go behind the scenes of HART, the Yorkshire Ambulance Service's Hazardous Area Response Team, on of 15 specialist medical units set up after the 7/7 London bombings to treat badly injured patient's in extreme environments.
Faces of Earth

2007

Faces of Earth

2007
8.3
Explosive volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods and even human beings contribute to the constant changes on the Earth's surface. Uncover the deep mysteries of our planet with top geologists in Faces Of Earth. Using state-of-the-art computer animation and stunning photography, these four in-depth, compelling programs explore how these forces shape the Earth and how, in turn, the Earth has shaped human evolution.
The Chillenden Murders

2017

The Chillenden Murders

2017
6.3
A team of independent experts re-examine the evidence in the Chillenden murders case.
Civil War 360

2013

Civil War 360

2013
6.3
Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in a 150-year-old battle that nearly split our nation in two. This three-part series explores famous and little known aspects of the Civil War, from the perspectives of the Union, the Confederacy and the millions of enslaved people struggling for freedom. Hosted by Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Haysbert, all of whom had ancestors greatly affected by the war, this series delivers fresh insights and untold tales, brought to life through dramatic recreations and the Smithsonian Institution's vast collection of artifacts.
Yellowstone: Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer

2017

Yellowstone: Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer

2017
6.3
Yellowstone is one of the most remarkable places on the planet. It’s home to North America’s most iconic wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, great grey owls, beavers and bison. Every year they must survive extreme weather as the thaw transforms this mountain wilderness from freezer to furnace.
Great American Railroad Journeys

2016

Great American Railroad Journeys

2016
8.3
Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic to ride the railroads of America, armed with Appleton's General Guide to the United States, published in 1879.
Building Giants

2018

Building Giants

2018
7.7
This documentary series showcases how key technological innovations enable giant superstructures to be built. Footage filmed during construction along with CGI reveal the building process with astonishing detail.
James Patterson's Murder is Forever

2018

James Patterson's Murder is Forever

2018
7.7
A crime series featuring real stories packed with shocking twists and turns.
Minute by Minute

2001

Minute by Minute

2001
8.7
A look at major catastrophes
The Shocking Truth

2017

The Shocking Truth

2017
10
This compelling documentary series digs deep into notorious real-life murders and paranormal events and explores how Hollywood turned them into its most memorable thrillers.
Where were you then?

2017

Where were you then?

2017
4
Documentary series that starts in 1977 -with the first democratic elections held in Spain after the Franco dictatorship- and ends 40 years later. The program tells for the first time the history of these years through the voices of its citizens, its authentic protagonists. Each chapter summarizes what happened in one of those 40 years, and includes - in addition to personal testimonies - unpublished archive material, fragments of films and television programs, as well as the music that was heard that year.
House of Saud: A Family at War

2018

House of Saud: A Family at War

2018
7.7
A definitive look at how the new challenges facing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia could change our world. This investigative series takes an in-depth look at one of the most important international stories of our generation, examining a crucial moment in Saudi Arabia's history - one that could impact the future of the world at large.
Who Do You Think You Are?

2011

Who Do You Think You Are?

2011
7.7
A Norwegian genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

2018

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

2018
7.2
Documentary series going beyond the theatre doors of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where surgeons push medical boundaries to the limits.
FBI: Critical Incident

2001

FBI: Critical Incident

2001
9.7
Where violence and criminals strike, local law enforcement responds, but sometimes help is required. This is when they bring in the specialists - the CIRG. FBI Critical Incident covers the crisis negotiation unit in action with three edge of the seat one-hour case studies:
Kekkonen

2017

Kekkonen

2017
8
The whole story of Urho Kekkonen, the most important statesman during Finland's independence.
Annihilation

2014

Annihilation

2014
5.7
Seventy years after the liberation of Auschwitz, we have not finished accounting for the destruction of Europe's Jewish population. One question remains today: not why, but how was the Shoah possible?
Flintoff: Lord of the Fries

2015

Flintoff: Lord of the Fries

2015
7.7
Follow Freddie Flintoff and cyclist Rob Penn as they embark on a Summer adventure around England and Ireland in an eco-friendly chip van.