Browse documentary series in United Kingdom
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Following the journey of five of the most memorable teams – England, Italy, Cameroon, Yugoslavia, and the Italia 90 World Cup Winners West Germany - this three-part documentary will combine edge–of-the-seat drama on the pitch with the momentous historical shifts that were happening beyond it. From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the civil wars of Yugoslavia; English hooliganism of the 1980s to the rise of a new culture of football in the 1990s, we will discover how Italia 90 was a tournament played in the crucible of a changing world.
Italia 90: Four Weeks That Changed The World (2022 )
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An access all areas pass to rugby’s team to beat, the indomitable Harlequins. As they prepare for the upcoming season we get an insight into the lives of these elite sportsmen.
Prep to Win: Harlequins (2022 )
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On 9 July 2006, Italy won its fourth World Cup, beating rivals France. Retrace their story, with help from some key figures like Alessandro Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon and Fabio Cannavaro.
Dark Horses: Italy's World Cup Triumph (2022 )
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The Speedshop features former Royal Marine Titch Cormack who left the military in order to pursue his passion for building motorbikes but has since created a number of life-changing motorbikes and vehicles for those who need them. So prepare for an emotional six episodes as Titch creates a number of special vehicles for various people with incredible stories to tell.
The Speedshop (2022 )
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Get the inside story on the trial that fascinated audiences across the globe. With intimate access to Depp's lawyers as well as legal experts close to the case, Johnny vs Amber gives a forensic account of the bitter legal battle from both sides.
Johnny vs Amber: The US Trial (2022 )
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There are countries in Europe that are often overlooked as natural history film making locations. The series selects four countries with outstanding natural beauty and a staggering wealth of fascinating wildlife.
Hidden Wonders of Europe (2022 )
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Actor Peter Stormare's personal and often humorous journey through Minnesota to learn the truth about the Kensington Runestone, a disputed proof that vikings discovered America, through meetings with scholars, skeptics and sensationalists.
Secrets of the Viking Stone (2022 )
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Chaotic celebrity interview series hosted by Amelia Dimoldenberg, who attempts to give some of Channel 4's biggest stars the rebrand they don't need.
Celebrity Rebrand (2022 )
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Cases of wrongful conviction plague the justice system, leading to many decades – and even lives – lost behind bars. In an intimate portrayal of justice, the true experience of being wrongfully convicted and the impact that lasts are revealed.
Innocent Behind Bars (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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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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This hard-hitting true-crime series follows police in Kansas City as they tackle a series of crimes that threaten the peace of their communities.
Police Custody USA (2022 )
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This series paints an intimate portrait of the inner workings of the royal family, drawing on stunning archive footage and insider interviews, with each episode examining a different topic.
A Royal Guide to... (2022 )
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Archaeologists search for evidence of the Maya civilisation and what became of it, making use of revolutionary new technology harnessing particles from space to analyse a 1200-year-old temple, while another team digs into a lakebed to search for clues to why the Maya abandoned their magnificent cities.
Lost Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya (2021 )
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A delicious deep dive into Hanwoo explores the rich history and unique traditions of Korean beef, an unrivaled staple loved from head to tail.
Hanwoo Rhapsody (2021 )
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History By The Numbers is an energetic, fast-paced series that takes a global dive into the extraordinary and often overlooked numbers that have created our world’s history. Each episode delves into the numbers and over-the-top stats behind a different subject such as the massive growth of the global fast food empire, the wealth and bloodshed of the world’s top crime bosses, the herculean numbers behind Mount Everest, and the lives of the richest people on earth.
History by the Numbers (2021 )
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Code 1: Minute by Minute breaks down the hours, minutes and seconds of the biggest and most tragic news events to ever impact Australians. People from all walks of life, forever joined by a single dreadful event. The program breaks down in forensic detail exactly how these people came to cross paths at that particular catastrophic moment in time.
CODE 1: Minute by Minute (2021 )
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South Korea's most infamous murder case involving one of the country's first known serial killers.
Catching a Killer - The Hwaseong Murders (2021 )
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The destructive capacity of love is all too real in these stories of fatal attractions, relationships that turned so sour it led to murder. Featuring reconstructions and interviews with families of both the victims and the killers.
Britain's Deadliest Lovers (2021 )
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Street Art Challenge brings artists from different cities together for unique assignments: to blend their styles and perspectives into a new work of street art.
Street Art Challenge (2021 )
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A revealing look at the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods. The series paints an intimate picture of the prodigy whose dedication and obsession with the game of golf not only took his fame and success to new heights, but also down a dark, spiraling road that eventually led to a legendary sports comeback, culminated by his victory at the 2019 Masters.
Tiger (2021 )
Shadowlands (2021 )
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For centuries, explorers have searched for the Bible’s most sacred religious artefacts. One of the most mysterious of these objects is the famed Ark of the Covenant. The gold-plated wooden chest – one of the most instrumental symbols of faith and God's presence – was believed to house the two tablets bearing the Ten Commandments. The Ark’s exact whereabouts has long puzzled scholars. Where did it go? And why has it remained such a mystery?
Secrets of the Lost Ark (2021 )
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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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They are Britain’s most ambitious home builders, determined to build a new life for their families while taking on the country’s most rundown abandoned buildings.
Derelict Rescue (2021 )
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A docu-series exploring how Chucky, Michael Myers, Pinhead and more came to be icons of the horror genre.
Behind the Monsters (2021 )
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Zak Bagans counts down fans' favorite moments from Ghost Adventures. It's a fun yet terrifying walk down memory lane as Zak revisits the scariest, funniest and most insane clips from episodes past and presents some of the crew's best paranormal evidence.
Ghost Adventures: Top 10 (2021 )
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Pati Jinich, chef and James Beard Award-winning host, experiences the culture, people and cuisine around the US-Mexico border.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich (2021 )
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There are some places on earth where the land just seems different, and Blind Frog Ranch in eastern Utah is one of those places. Locals say the land is cursed. That it's trying to hold on to something.
Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch (2021 )
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The decade-long odyssey of surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara, who, after visiting Nazaré, Portugal in hopes of conquering a 100-foot wave, pushed the sport to ever-greater heights and alongside locals helped transform the small fishing village into the world’s preeminent big-wave surfing destination.
100 Foot Wave (2021 )
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Passionate about food and ready for fun, critic Daym Drops drops in on America's smokin' hot spots for the best, freshest takes on fried food.
Fresh, Fried & Crispy (2021 )
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Follow iconic AFL identities from six Australian Football League teams throughout one of the most challenging seasons in AFL history as they journey towards the 2020 Grand Final.
Making Their Mark (2021 )
