Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 487

The Last Stickman of Chongqing

2016

The Last Stickman of Chongqing

2016
8
At the beginning of the reform and opening up, the special geographical environment of the mountain city of Chongqing gave birth to a special industry - the mountain city great army. Climbing up the ridge, carrying more than 30 years of weight-bearing, hundreds of thousands of great army not only picked up the sweat-soaked years, but also took away their own age. At the end of the year, a few backs will soon say goodbye to the industry that is dying. A retired lieutenant colonel has set off a stick and started his own pursuit - brilliant and embarrassing, tough and helpless, their lives need not be commented, their The story is worth remembering.
Mark Williams On The Rails

2004

Mark Williams On The Rails

2004
9
The year 2004 saw two hundred years of railways in Great Britain and to celebrate this historic landmark year, dedicated train enthusiast Mark Williams traveled the length and breadth of Britain in an exciting new TV series. Travelling the length and breadth of Britain, Mark tracks down the nation's fascinating railway heritage and gets to grips with locos such as the magnificent 160 ton Duchess of Sutherland. From the earliest designs of Richard Trevithick and George and Robert Stephenson to the advent of Class 31s, and from the development of London's Underground to the evolution of railway coaches, he reveals how our railways have changed over 200 years of history.
The Evolution of Us

2016

The Evolution of Us

2016
9
This epic science special explores how genetics have underpinned the whole of human evolution, from our rise from a class of primates on the African plain to our spread across Earth. It asks how genetics could play an even greater role in determining where evolution will take us next. Location filming combined with state-of-the-art computer visualizations tell the amazing story of the human race.
Animals in Love

2015

Animals in Love

2015
9
Liz Bonnin sets out to explore how animals meet, mate and in some cases form lifelong relationships, shining a light on the extraordinary emotions that it seems animals are capable of.
21st Century War Machines

2006

21st Century War Machines

2006
3
Killer Medics On Death Row

2015

Killer Medics On Death Row

2015
6
Responsible for people’s lives and welfare on a daily basis doctors and nurses are sworn to protect and look after their patients. This series explores the dark and sinister motives behind the doctors who abuse the trust put in them and instead of using medicine to heal their patients; they used their powers to murder unsuspecting victims. We examine the cases of doctors and nurses who have been convicted for terrible crimes.
Secret Superpower Aircraft

2005

Secret Superpower Aircraft

2005
2
Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales

2015

Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales

2015
9
Examines the lives of beloved celebrities through rarely seen footage and revealing interviews with the celebrities themselves along with fresh interviews from those who personally knew or worked with them.
Suddenly Rich

2016

Suddenly Rich

2016
6
Follow the life transformations that come from unexpected riches falling into the laps of ordinary people.
Grizzly Bear Cubs and Me

2018

Grizzly Bear Cubs and Me

2018
7
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan helps to rehabilitate six orphaned baby grizzly bears into the Russian wilderness
30 for 30 - Nine for IX

2013

30 for 30 - Nine for IX

2013
8
Nine for IX is the title for a series of documentary films which aired on ESPN, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX. The documentaries were produced by ESPN Films in conjunction with espnW, and were intended to have the same creative, story-driven aspect that ESPN Films' other series, 30 for 30, has, with the series focusing on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers.
Sonneborn rettet die Welt

2013

Sonneborn rettet die Welt

2013
7
Tough Trains

2014

Tough Trains

2014
9
World’s Toughest Train Rides is a documentary series that explores some of the most extreme and challenging railway journeys across the globe. Each episode features remarkable trains, facing harsh terrains, extreme weather conditions, and complex railway engineering. The series showcases the resilience of both the trains and the people who operate them. Along the way, viewers learn about the history, cultural significance, and technical ingenuity behind these extraordinary railways.
PopStory

2016

PopStory

2016
7
American Style

2019

American Style

2019
1
An examination of how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time. Using archival footage and interviews with fashion experts and cultural figures, the series highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture, giving audiences a front row seat to the runway of American history.
Expremiéri

2018

Expremiéri

2018
6
Mega Shippers

2016

Mega Shippers

2016
9
A behind-the-scenes series discovering what it takes to keep the largest freight operator moving.
Unsolved: The Boy Who Disappeared

2016

Unsolved: The Boy Who Disappeared

2016
6
Journalists Alys Harte and Bronagh Munro launch their own serial, forensic investigation into the real-life disappearance of 16-year-old Damien Nettles, who went missing on the Isle of Wight in 1996.
36 dagar på gatan

2018

36 dagar på gatan

2018
10
World's Greatest Bridges

2017

World's Greatest Bridges

2017
7
Discover how and why the world’s most iconic bridges were built.