Popular Documentary TV Shows - Page 253
Forensics: Catching the Killer
2021
star 7Explores horrific murder cases through the various twists and turns and unpacks in detail how the forensic work helped catch a killer. Telling these true crime stories are those closest to the case – from the forensic officers and experts, police officers, journalists, and family and friends.Great Australian Railway Journeys
2019
star 7.2Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.Spotlight
2021
Spotlight
2021
Simply’s Spotlight provides an opportunity for rookie artists with fresh charms and musical potential to introduce their title and B-side track songs.Defiance: Fighting the Far Right
2024
star 7.8In 1976, young Sikh Gurdip Singh Chaggar is murdered in west London. The National Front are rising. So young British Asians join forces to defend themselves.Who Hired the Hitman?
2025
star 8The mystery isn’t who pulls the trigger, but who pulls the strings. In these twisted whodunit investigations, solid alibis and crime scene forensics mean nothing when detectives are on the hunt for an evil mastermind.Divnopis
2008
Divnopis
2008
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century
1996
star 8.4The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It was narrated by Dame Judi Dench in the UK and Salome Jens in the United States. The series won two Primetime Emmy Awards: one for Jeremy Irons for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, the other for Outstanding Informational Series. In 1997, it was given a Peabody Award.Kill him now
2026
Kill him now
2026
star 6In July 2017, Juan Martínez is found severely stabbed in a residential area of Almansa (Albacete). His 15-year-old stepdaughter and an 18-year-old man claim it was an accident after he was run over, but the Civil Guard discovers that nothing adds up. The investigation uncovers a web of lies and incriminating messages.Hebe: Um Brinde à Vida
2022
star 9Hebe's story confounds with that of Brazilian TV. Find out what she was like behind the cameras: her passions, disappointments and how she became one of the greatest icons of Brazil.Royal Cousins at War
2014
Royal Cousins at War
2014
star 6.3At the time World War I broke out, the King of England, the Czar of Russia, and the Kaiser of Germany were first cousins. This two-part series looks at the role played by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England, and their relationships with each other, in the outbreak of war. Mismanaging their countries and mishandling foreign policy, they failed to adapt to the forces of nationalism and democracy, and so brought tumbling down their own ideal of a Europe governed by the descendants of Queen Victoria. While it was war that delivered the final blow, this fascinating series shows how the problems had set in much earlier. A two part miniseries.A Plan to Kill
2024
A Plan to Kill
2024
star 8A true-crime series that examines the story of sadistic and meticulous killers who plan their victims’ murders for weeks, months or even years. Each stand-alone episode is brought to life through a tapestry of firsthand interviews with investigators and those close to the victim. Over the course of the hour, we’ll follow detectives on a winding investigation.Snake City
2014
Snake City
2014
star 7.2As the weather warms up in Durban, S.A., deadly venomous snakes enter homes, offices, and factories. Streetwise snake-catcher Simon Keys and his partner Siouxsie Gillett, rush across the city to save snakes...and people. From deadly black mambas in wardrobes to cobras in factories, Simon and Siouxsie put their lives on the line to catch these deadly invaders - by hand. Their reward? Watching the snakes slither away unharmed, back into the wild.Fahrt ins Risiko
2011
Fahrt ins Risiko
2011
Napoleon
2000
Napoleon
2000
Napoleon's extraordinary rise from obscure military man to hero of the French people convinces him that he is destined for greatness.Elstners Reisen
2012
Speed Goes Pro
2025
Speed Goes Pro
2025
Speed Goes Pro is a YouTube series where IShowSpeed trains with top athletes and faces legends like Tom Brady, Kevin Durant, Suni Lee, Joey Chestnut, and Randy Orton to see if he can go pro.Whale with Steve Backshall
2023
star 8Adventurer and conservationist Steve Backshall has first-hand, free-diving encounters with mighty Sperm whales and intelligent, caring humpback whales; smart but deadly Orcas; and ingenious Bottlenose Dolphins across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. Using cutting-edge technology, from diver propulsion vehicles to tiny, high-quality drone cameras and split-rig cameras to film above and below the surface simultaneously, Backshall and the team capture never-before-seen behaviors and provide an immersive experience.Henry VIII and His Six Wives
2016
star 8.8Henry VIII is the most infamous monarch in English history. Famously he married six times over his 36 year reign. The six queens were formidable individuals. Some were ambitious, some brave, some ruthless - and between them they shaped the man who began as a Renaissance prince, became a monster and ended a regretful old man. In turn they shaped England itself. Presented jointly Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones, this is 4-Part series is an original and enlightening look at the real people at the centre of the action during one of the most turbulent, passionate and violent periods in English history.
