Documentary TV Shows

Civilisations

74/100

Nine-part series telling the story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day, for the first time on a global scale. It is now nearly half a century since Kenneth Clark's ... See full summary »

Being Serena

53/100

A look at how tennis legend Serena Williams takes on pregnancy and motherhood while still being the most dominant player on the court.

Final Witness

78/100

The voices of the dead come to life in this true-crime series which offers a unique look at some of the nation's most shocking murders. Each of the seven episodes will examine one case from... See full summary »

Ultimate Airport Dubai

75/100

Less than 55 years ago, Dubai International Airport was a vast desert of sand. Today, it is a modern mecca of international air travel. With a staggering 344,000 flights, 57 million ... See full synopsis »

The Killer Speaks

74/100

Real convicted killers face the camera and describe their crimes in full detail.

Eurotrash

64/100

A 30-minute magazine-format programme in English. Despite being a big-budget show, it was surreal and had a deliberate low-budget feel.

Finding Escobar's Millions

38/100

Two ex CIA agents travel to Colombia to look for the hundreds of millions of dollars buried by Pablo Escobar. Using modern technology they search throughout the country for the hidden money.

Just for Laughs

43/100

This show features stand-up comedy at it's best.

The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

71/100

Morgan Freeman will take viewers on a global journey to meet with people from all cultures whose lives are shaped in surprising ways by different fundamental forces, this time exploring ... See full summary »

Vlogbrothers

80/100

Two brothers who reconnected via YouTube and now connect with hundreds of thousands of awesome people every day.

NY Med

78/100

A real look at medical staff and patients in New York hospitals.

AMC Visionaries: Eli Roth's History of Horror

81/100

An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

Jamie's 30 Minute Meals

79/100

Breakthrough

75/100

An anthology of leading scientists and how their cutting-edge innovations and advancements will change our lives in the immediate future and beyond. The series intends to bring to life the ... See full summary »

The History of Comedy

78/100

Utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.

Great Continental Railway Journeys

82/100

Michael Portillo travels across the European continent with his handy Bradshaw guide book. Looking at history and trying 21st century things that changed since before The Great War...

The Mortified Guide

77/100

The Mortified Guide is a 6-episode comedic docu-series where adults share their actual teenage diaries, love letters, music and art-- in front of total strangers. Based on the Mortified ... See full summary »

Human Body: Pushing the Limits

81/100

Showing the limits of the human body

Mind, Body & Kick Ass Moves

86/100

Documentary examining the world of martial arts.

Derren Brown: Mind Control

85/100

Illusionist Derren Brown's breakthrough TV show, he shows audiences a variety of 'magic' or 'psychic' tricks through the use of suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship.