Browse documentary series in Australia
Dive into the world of documentary series in Australia. From timeless classics to trending hits, explore an exciting collection of titles that define the documentary genre.
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Welcome to the world of fabulous flowers as we go behind the scenes with the high-end florists making the dreams of the super-rich blossom.
Billionaire Blooms (2023 )
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Landmark series lifting the lid on Silicon Valley's tech titans - Gates, Bezos, Zuckerberg and Musk - who changed our world forever, from how we communicate to how we shop and the information we get.
The Billionaires Who Made Our World (2022 )
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Jimmy takes a foodie trip down under, exploring the land and meeting the makers of some of the best food on the planet.
Jimmy Doherty's New Zealand Escape (2023 )
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A behind-the-scenes look at what makes the unique, family-run Gloucester Service Station tick over, and the stories behind the extraordinary people and produce that make it such a special place.
A Cotswold Farmshop (2023 )
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Caroline Quentin guides us through some of the majestic landscapes and activities on offer within our National Parks.
The UK's National Parks with Caroline Quentin (2023 )
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In the bitterly cold winter months it is not easy for animals to survive. We travel to the iciest corners of the world to see how the most resilient animals cope.
Wild Winter (2023 )
Gangs of Baboon falls (2023 )
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This landmark aerial series will focus on The Great Barrier Reef, the Outback, Western Australia, and Sydney and New South Wales. Beyond the breath-taking scenery and dramatic landscape, the series will also focus on human activity, whether it’s an indigenous dance ceremony, tourists swimming with whales or a camel road train across the desert.
Australia From Above (2023 )
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Defying expectations, overcoming prejudices, and often outperforming their counterparts, these are the courageous, and unwritten stories of the women who fought the Nazis. This remarkable documentary explores the daring and unknown histories of the remarkable pilots, journalists, guerrillas and spies who fought, flew, and died across Britain, Germany, France and beyond during World War II.
WWII Women on the Frontline (2023 )
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Observational documentary following the daily lives of police officers patrolling the motorways in and around Auckland, New Zealand's largest urban area.
Motorway Patrol (1999 )
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A documentary series covering the last 1,000 years. Each of the 10 episodes focuses on a single century, brought to life by five vignettes from five different locations worldwide. Inspired by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto's book, "Millennium," and filmed in 28 countries, the series is as geographically far-ranging as the world it covers.
CNN Millennium (1999 )
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Scotland's thriving adventure sports scene - from mountain biking and kayaking, to adventure racing, surfing and mountain marathons.
The Adventure Show (2007 )
Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery (2007 )
Constructing Australia (2007 )
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A monument that may explain why the people of a thriving ancient city vanished from Earth. A tablet that reveals a towering truth about one of the Bible's strangest stories. Evidence that the 10 plagues of Egypt were real natural phenomena. Join us as we follow a team of investigators around the globe, using modern science and technology to uncover ancient mysteries surrounding these and other puzzles from our past. By examining these relics and legends, we hope to gain insights into who we are, where we come from, and where we are going.
Secrets (2013 )
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Through gripping interviews, drama reconstructions and archival footage, piece together the murders that shocked Australia. The detailed events leading up to the crime, the crime itself and the aftermath will be revealed.
Crimes That Shook Australia (2013 )
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A documentary series which covers the major wars and conflicts in which Australia has participated this century, and which explores how the Australian experience of war has contributed to the development of the Nation.
Australians at War (2001 )
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All Aussie Adventures is an Australian mockumentary television series that parodied the travel-adventure genre. Glenn Robbins plays Russell Coight, a survival and wildlife expert who charts his disastrous travels through Australia, spreading misinformation and causing accidents. The series ran on the Ten Network from 5 August 2001 to 29 September 2002. There was also a 14 November 2004 telemovie, Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge, which featured minor celebrities joining Coight in the outback.
Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures (2001 )
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Grand Designs Indoors is a spin-off of Grand Designs, with a similar format. As the name suggests, the series concentrates on the interior transformation of properties.
Grand Designs Indoors (2001 )
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Join Keith Floyd as he embarks on an exciting culinary adventure! In this seven-part series, Floyd traverses the frozen arctic wastelands of Lapland, crosses Sweden and Denmark, visits Norway's majestic fjords, and finally takes in the sights of Greenland, cooking tasty gourmet delicacies along the way. From Herring Fillets with Dill and Parsley; to Smoked Loin of Pork in Cherry Sauce; Scandinavian cuisine is brought vividly to life. The recipes are simple to follow and as always, Floyd shares his trademark witticisms and entertaining travelogue anecdotes.
Floyd's Fjord Fiesta (2001 )
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A series recalling some of history's daring attacks.
History's Raiders (2001 )
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A travel and food show featuring chef Keith Floyd exploring the cuisine and culture of India.
Floyd's India (2001 )
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Mysteries of the Bible is an hour-long television series that was originally broadcast by A&E from March 25, 1994 until June 13, 1998 and aired reruns until 2002. The series was about biblical mysteries and was produced by FilmRoos. The Discovery Channel and BBC also released a series of the same name in 2003. National Geographic produced a series with this title in 2006.
Mysteries of the Bible (1994 )
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Tracks Ahead is a television series about railroading, produced by Milwaukee Public Television for public television stations starting in 1990. The series examines all aspects of railroading, both in the United States and in the rest of the world. Content covers a wide range of railroad-related materials. This includes scenic rail journeys, short-line railroads, layouts, artists, photographers, and other railroad related material. The first season was hosted by Charles E. "Chuck" Zehner and the second season by Ward Kimball. Both were repackaged and re-released with Spencer Christian as the host. All subsequent series have featured Christian.
Tracks Ahead (1990 )
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Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West was Canadian documentary television series which aired on History Television and the Public Broadcasting Service in 2001. It is the first entry of producer Jamie Brown's "Quest series" which includes Quest for the Bay, Klondike: The Quest for Gold and Quest for the Sea. It was filmed on a site just north of Argyle, Manitoba
Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West (2000 )
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Part detective story, part true-life drama, long-running series explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new light on past events. Using the latest investigative techniques, forensic science and historical examination, it shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history.
Secrets of the Dead (2000 )
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THE PROSECUTORS, a serious/in depth series from New Dominion Pictures, explores the complexities of the American judicial system through the eyes of the dedicated men and women who work in it. This series is set amidst the grim reality of backlogged courts, the overworked police stations and on the hardening streets of America. It profiles leading prosecutors, as well as young attorneys just discovering the laws of the legal jungle.
The Prosecutors: In Pursuit Of Justice (2000 )
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Some of the most notorious murderers in recent history are examined. Using dramatic reconstruction and expert testimony, this is a forensic account of the perpetrators and the detectives in the crimes that shook the world.
Crimes That Shook the World (2006 )
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Louis Theroux interviews some of the biggest names in UK entertainment and is granted exclusive access into their lives, both at work and at home.
Louis Theroux Interviews (2022 )
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Michelin-starred Chef Tom Kerridge offers a step-by-step guide to preparing his favourite meal of the week. He shows us how to create the perfect Sunday lunch from from the amazing main meal to an indulgent pudding to wrap things up.
Tom Kerridge's Sunday Lunch (2022 )
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's iconic series returns with its inspiring food philosophy - and River Cottage has never been busier or more relevant.
River Cottage Reunited (2022 )
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The extraordinary story of Bernie Ecclestone's meteoric rise from post-war car dealer to the creation and 50-year reign over the cutthroat world of Formula One.
Lucky! (2022 )