Browse documentary series in Australia
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From the sea lochs of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the nation's coastal regions.
Great Coastal Railway Journeys (2022 )
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Louis Theroux returns to the USA for three documentary films exploring the alt right and its use of social media, rap artists and their often bloody and fatal vendettas, and the repercussions in the porn industry following the #MeToo movement.
Louis Theroux's Forbidden America (2022 )
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A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
The Last Movie Stars (2022 )
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Examines the stories behind the unsolved murders of four women across four decades in Northern Ireland.
Murder in the Badlands (2022 )
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Never-before-told story of how rural detective Charles Henry used his spare time to hunt down and bring Malcolm Webster - a ruthless killer who targeted wealthy women - to justice.
Married to a Psychopath (2022 )
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British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones begins his journey across Canada, the second biggest country on the planet, starting on the Atlantic coast of its Easternmost province
Griff’s Canadian Adventure (2022 )
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A look at what life is like for the millionaires and billionaires who live in the tax haven in the United Arab Emirates, as well as the people who serve them.
Inside Dubai: Playground of the Rich (2022 )
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Revisit the extraordinary story of a girl who sprang from nowhere to become the most famous woman in the world. Narrated by Golden Globe-winning actress Jessica Chastain and featuring a star-studded cast of female voices, this series re-examines Monroe’s story to uncover themes of feminism, sexuality and power that continue to drive the cultural conversation today.
Reframed: Marilyn Monroe (2022 )
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Michael Palin embarks on an epic, revelatory journey through Iraq, one of the most dangerous and complex countries in the world. Following the Tigris river for over 1,000 miles, from its source in eastern Turkey to the Persian Gulf, Michael wants to discover what life is like for the 40 million people who live in Iraq.
Michael Palin: Into Iraq (2022 )
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Draws on new evidence, insight and expertise from investigators, alongside accounts from experts and armchair sleuths to chart the journey of the victims' families to find out what might have happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in March 2014 and has never been found.
MH370: The Lost Flight (2022 )
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Richard Hammond explores Britain's most beautiful rivers. From the rivers Severn and Test to Clyde and Derwent, Richard explores the historical, ecological and economic importance of each.
Britain's Beautiful Rivers with Richard Hammond (2022 )
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Hosted by President Bill Clinton, the series explores the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union across six themed episodes: race, extremism, the struggle for rights, presidential vision, global power.
The American Presidency with Bill Clinton (2022 )
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Follow the harrowing journey for justice driven by the only survivor whose case could be tried in a court of law, Andrea Constand. Based on her memoir, 'The Moment: Standing Up to Cosby, Speaking Up for Women', The Case Against Cosby reveals the stories of the many who have finally been able to raise their claims publicly against the serial sexual predator and television icon, Bill Cosby.
The Case Against Cosby (2022 )
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There are more than ten thousand monuments across the country that honour the war dead . But what of the bloody battles fought on our home soil, in our longest-running war that established the Australian nation?
The Australian Wars (2022 )
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For some, football is not just a dream, it's a way out. Join some young footballers from South London as they enter a crucial time in their careers.
One Shot: The Football Factory (2022 )
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An alternative history of the British Isles, told through art. Looking at 1,500 years and eight dramatic turning points, acclaimed artists and thinkers encounter key historic art works from across the UK that have shaped the history of the British Isles and inspired their own work.
Art That Made Us (2022 )
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Michael Portillo embark on an extraordinary voyage of self-discovery, exploring the dramatic mountain range that straddles the border between France and Spain, the Pyrenees. The four-part series is a real adventure for Michael as he walks a stretch of the 270 mile trail through the Pyrenees, from the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast in the West to the shores of the Mediterranean in the East.
The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo (2022 )
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Natascha Kampusch - A Lifetime in Prison (2022 )
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Follows the design, service and loss of some of the world's greatest ocean liners, covering 100 years, from luxury floating palaces to national symbols, all tragically lost through conflict, accidents or human error.
Secrets of the Lost Liners (2022 )
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Filmed in over 60 different locations this epic documentary series will draw on the most spellbinding and dramatic stories from all corners of the globe. It will reveal the ways all life is connected and how natural events affect animals.
A Year on Planet Earth (2022 )
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Miriam Margolyes is back on the road, heading west along the bottom of Australia, to understand what the Fair Go means in Australia today and how it is playing out in the diverse lives of her fellow citizens.
Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked (2022 )
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Nick travels by rail through the extraordinary Andes Mountains to Machu Picchu, Peru.
Amazing Railway Adventures with Nick Knowles (2023 )
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The true story of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar through the eyes of his son, Juan Pablo, whose life changed astronomically the day his father died.
Escobar by Escobar (2021 )
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Going on a journey through the sixties, seventies, and eighties through archive footage, and recorded testimony of the time, to rediscover the decades that defined us.
Decades That Defined Us (2022 )
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Natural history meets science fiction in this voyage into the unknown as we search of bizarre aquatic “aliens”. With the look, sound and feel like a science fiction blockbuster, we explore a cast of surprising hero characters: from feisty squid to ancient sharks and unstoppable crustaceans.
Alien Abyss (2022 )
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Series re-examining the evidence from British au pair Louise Woodward's murder trial 25 years ago. Includes unprecedented access to witnesses, the defence team, the prosecution and members of the jury who decided her fate.
The Killer Nanny: Did She Do It? (2022 )
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For more than 420 weeks, between 1937 and 1945, somewhere in the world a battle raged. What made the news in and around the biggest events of World War Two? At any given moment during these years there were countless things happening on and off the battlefield, stories that history seldom touches. By analyzing the events in forty-one critical weeks of World War Two we explore how people lived and survived during the most devastating conflict the world has ever seen. Using meticulously researched archival footage and expert insights, we introduce the unusual and the unexpected, highlighting the pivotal moments of the war to create an original and engaging perspective of World War Two.
Weeks of War (2022 )
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The true crime tale of the killing of a British family in the French Alps. Ten years on and still unsolved, was it a crime of passion, family feud or political hit? Will the truth ever come out?
Murder in the Alps (2022 )
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A behind-the-scenes look at the iconic national treasure, revealing the fascinating and varied activities at the stately home, from the first drops of spring through to a magical Christmas
Castle Howard: Through the Seasons (2022 )
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Six participants go undercover in crucial areas along I-65 – one of the biggest drug trafficking corridors in the country, encompassing six counties in Kentucky and Indiana – for a first-hand look into how drug cartels have infiltrated America’s Heartland.
60 Days In: Narcoland (2019 )
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Monty Don sets out to discover the true essence of these elegant gardens and what we have taken from them. Armed with his extensive knowledge and passion for all aspects of horticulture, Monty travels through Japan to explore the best gardens the country has to offer. From plants and architecture to new techniques and differing climates, this series is full of rich colour and vibrant landscapes as Monty examines how a mix of history and new innovations are shaping the gardens of Japan today and how they are perceived. Get ready to enter an enticing world, full of enchanting stories, wonderful characters and, of course, beautiful gardens.
Monty Don's Japanese Gardens (2019 )
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Eight British teen tearaways are incarcerated in one of America's toughest jails in a bid to divert them from a life of crime.
Banged Up: Teens Behind Bars (2019 )