Top Rated Documentary TV Series on The Roku Channel - Page 48

MotorStories

2015

MotorStories

2015
Under the Radar: Secrets of a Swedish Serial Killer

2024

Under the Radar: Secrets of a Swedish Serial Killer

2024
A documentary filmmaker comes across the song lyrics "Under the Radar," written by serial killer Peter Mangs during his time in prison. In the lyrics, Mangs has left clues to two unsolved murders in Florida.
Stepping Up

2012

Stepping Up

2012
Stepping Up was a five-part drama programme shown on the CBBC Channel from 3 to 7 September 2012. It was a series of one-off dramas about children making the move from primary to secondary school.
For the Love of Bread

2021

For the Love of Bread

2021
Discover the personalities and places behind different breads eaten the world over. Every country has its own flavour, shaped by the local produce, culture, history and bakers that spend their lives making this delicious diet staple. We're going to find the influential people behind these breads and not only learn about how they make their masterpieces, but also explore their community and tell the story behind how they came to be a baker.
Donal MacIntyre: Killer Evidence

2023

Donal MacIntyre: Killer Evidence

2023
From serial killers to murder in the family and vicious gang killings, Donal MacIntyre investigates ten shocking crimes in the United Kingdom and the United States that are solved using forensics.
A New Zealand Food Story

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A New Zealand Food Story

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Undercover: Caught on Tape

2024

Undercover: Caught on Tape

2024
A true crime series offering viewers a first-hand account of dangerous criminal investigations from those closest to the action, the undercover agents themselves. Undercover agents are on the front lines, often risking their lives to gather evidence that may help take criminals off the streets. Each episode includes surveillance video and audio recordings from actual investigations to reveal the critical moments that could make or break a case—or an agent’s life. Living in secrecy and often unrecognized beyond their tightest circles, these agents rarely get to tell their stories, until now.
The Granny Killer

2021

The Granny Killer

2021
Two-part series taking the sketched confession John Wayne Glover left before he completed suicide and using it to determine whether he was responsible for the unsolved murders of nine more victims.
Prison Brides

2024

Prison Brides

2024
Follow seven women from around the world who believe they have found their soulmates in the most unexpected of places, American prisons. The docuseries follows the women as they travel from their homes—many visiting the United States for the first time—to meet their prisoner fiancés, husbands, or partners, to chart their futures together.
Desperate Hours

2016

Desperate Hours

2016
Watch dramatic footage of violent volcano eruptions that caused immense damage, including the Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991, one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century.
Living in the Shadow of World War II

2018

Living in the Shadow of World War II

2018
How life went on as war raged around. War has never been limited to the battlefield. It destroys cities and kills loved ones; it casts an almost impenetrable shadow over everything it touches … but life somehow finds a way to shine, even in the toughest of times. Using archive materials and expert interviews across three eye-opening episodes, Living in the Shadow of WW2 explores the ups and downs of everyday life - with a focus on Great Britain - while the greatest war in history raged on.
Like a Girl

2023

Like a Girl

2023
We’re turning the phrase “Like A Girl” on its head. Host Beija Velez gets real with iconic athletes, exploring mental health, body image, gender and race inequality and more.
The Very Best of Victor Borge, Vol. 2

2018

The Very Best of Victor Borge, Vol. 2

2018
A legend of radio, television, and live performance, Victor Borge entertained the world with his clever and unique blend of comedy and music. This collection includes 8 uproarious specials from the archives, including routines like Phonetic Punctuation, The History of the Piano, It's Now or Never with Sergio Franchi, and many others.
Mysterious Worlds

2002

Mysterious Worlds

2002
Do vampires roam the night? Are crop circles an elaborate hoax or a message from above? Visit dark underworlds to explore the unknown, the paranormal and the bizarre subcultures that lurk just underneath society's surface.
Interrogation Cam

2023

Interrogation Cam

2023
“Interrogation Cam” takes you inside the interrogation rooms of law enforcement agencies around the country. Each episode features incredible, real crime stories and spotlights the techniques used by investigators to uncover unbelievable revelations in the pursuit of justice.
Beyond the Battlefield

2023

Beyond the Battlefield

2023
Featuring archival footage, insightful interviews with active-duty military members, renowned experts, and historians, "Beyond the Battlefield" takes a closer look at crucial moments in the history of the U.S. Army Special Forces, as well as Marine and Naval Aviation.
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild

2023

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild

2023
Showcasing wildlife success stories across the United States, renowned wildlife experts explore the work of conservationists helping to save imperiled species.
Revolution in Colour

2016

Revolution in Colour

2016
This two-part landmark series tells the story of Ireland's struggle for independence through archive newsreel and photographs that have been painstakingly colourised and restored by the BAFTA nominated team behind WWII in HD Colour.
Underworld

2021

Underworld

2021
Embark on a journey deep into the unknown 95% of our planet revealing extraordinary caves with 3D laser-scanning technology.
How to Look at a Painting

2011

How to Look at a Painting

2011
'How to look at a painting' provides viewers with a fresh and exciting perspective on how to truly appreciate and better understand the world of painting. Justin embarks on a highly visual journey of exploration across the painted world to uncover and examine the marvels and mysteries of painting.