Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 272

Wings

1988

Wings

1988
7.2
Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.
Artifacts

2000

Artifacts

2000
6.8
How did an Indian Buddhist shrine influence a Japanese pagoda? How are Italian pigs and cowry shells related to porcelain? Why did the ferocious warriors of Mongolia wear silk underwear? And how did wood block printing bring about a revolution in Japan and in European culture? These intriguing questions are investigated in Artifacts, a series that explores the origins and hidden connections among the art and artifacts of the great cultures and belief systems across Asia - on a journey through time and across continents from India to Thailand, China and Japan - to understand the impact of calligraphy, porcelain, architecture, metallurgy, wood block printing and silk on Asian history and on the history of the world in general.
Ancient Apocalypse

2001

Ancient Apocalypse

2001
10
Throughout the ages, civilisations have risen up and then disappeared. Ancient Apocalypse seeks to explain how human achievements were destroyed by the forces of nature.
Futurescape with James Woods

2013

Futurescape with James Woods

2013
7
Futurescape explores event horizons that will critically alter life as we know it.
Austropop-Legenden

2012

Austropop-Legenden

2012
5
Planet Oil: The Treasure That Conquered the World

2015

Planet Oil: The Treasure That Conquered the World

2015
7.5
An excellent narration of oil industry since early days to 20th century and up to today. How oil changed the world and shaped our modern world today.
Engineering Disasters

2015

Engineering Disasters

2015
5
The worst engineering designs in history are recalled.
An Hour to Save Your Life

2014

An Hour to Save Your Life

2014
7
Medical science series exploring the life or death decisions facing doctors in the first critical hour of emergency care, including 360 degree access to specialists at the scene and in hospitals.
Secrets of Our Living Planet

2012

Secrets of Our Living Planet

2012
8
In this series, naturalist Chris Packham reveals the natural world in a way that you’ve never seen it before. For him, what is really beautiful about nature is not the amazing animals and plants that we share the planet with but the hidden relationships between them. These relationships may sound bizarre but without them, no life would be possible. Discover previously unknown relationships, like why a tiger needs a crab; or why a gecko needs a giraffe. Each week Chris visits one of our planet's most vital and spectacular habitats and dissects it, to reveal the secrets of how our living planet works.
Dates from Hell

2012

Dates from Hell

2012
7
Romantic outings gone dangerously awry are detailed.
Leif GW Persson - Min klassresa

2015

Leif GW Persson - Min klassresa

2015
10
Documentary about Leif GW Persson, told by Jens Lind. The story spans over seven decades, from Leifs birth at the end of world war II in march 1945, until now when the working class kid has become one of Swedens most appreciated writers and tv-personalities.
Danube: Europe's Amazon

2012

Danube: Europe's Amazon

2012
7.5
This comprehensive cinematic portrait of Europe's second-longest river presents scenes of breathtaking beauty along the banks of the Danube and investigates the tension between humans and nature, civilization and wilderness. Dams and power stations alternate with sections of natural wilderness along this mighty river, which flows through great cities such as Vienna and Budapest.
The shadow of a doubt

2011

The shadow of a doubt

2011
8.5
L'Ombre d'un doute is a magazine hosted by Franck Ferrand since September, 28th 2011 on France 3 and aired since september 2014 on mondays twice a month.
Juger Pétain

2015

Juger Pétain

2015
8
The Italian Americans

2015

The Italian Americans

2015
8.5
The Italian Americans is a PBS documentary series about the Italian experience in America. The series, written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Stanley Tucci, explores the evolution of Italian Americans from the late nineteenth century to today, from “outsiders” once viewed with suspicion and mistrust to some of the most prominent leaders of business, politics and the arts today.
Latino Americans

2013

Latino Americans

2013
7.5
The first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.
Simply Nigella

2015

Simply Nigella

2015
9
Relaxed, inspiring and as mouthwatering as ever, Nigella Lawson's latest series shows us that what - and how - we cook really can make us feel better and more alive. Packed with new recipes and tips designed to make our lives easier, Nigella proves that whatever the occasion, food, in the eating and the making, should always be pleasurable.
Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty

2014

Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty

2014
7.8
Acclaimed historian Dan Jones tells the story of the dynasty who ruled England and much of France during the Middle Ages. More shocking, brutal and exhilarating than Game of Thrones, these events actually happened.
Lonely Gourmet: Taipei

2015

Lonely Gourmet: Taipei

2015
8
The best part of the day for a lonely old businessman is when he clocks out after a long day’s work and discovers a new place to eat. Wu Lang spends his days visiting clients in different parts of Taipei. After he finishes work for the day, he then starts his quest to discover hidden gems among the restaurants in the part of town where he ends up. As he explores new restaurants and meets new people, will he be able to dispel a little bit of his loneliness through good food and friendly people?
Meet the Sloths

2013

Meet the Sloths

2013
10
Meet The Sloths follows a year in the life of five slow-moving residents of the Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica, a sanctuary dedicated to saving orphaned or injured sloths. Filmmaker Lucy Cooke headed to the sanctuary to follow the stories of these loveable and unique creatures. And, apart from filming adorable videos – including one that’s got two million hits on YouTube – she has captured a unique insight into these very secretive animals. The stories demonstrate the difficulty in caring for sloths, and stories include: baby sloth twins fighting for survival, an injured and sexually frustrated ex-lothario sloth called, naturally, Randy and at the oldest living sloth in captivity that has lived to the ripe old age of 20-years-old. Over a year in their company Lucy watches as an unlikely soap opera of love, loss and lust develops and learns first hand that although slow on their feet, a sloths life is anything but slothful.