Browse documentary series in United Kingdom
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Big cat populations are shrinking fast, but now we have the means to view them in more detail than ever. This series looks at seven different members of the big cat family from around the world, from the tigers of Asia to the jaguars of South America.
The Secret Lives Of Big Cats (2020 )
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Simon Reeve travels through glorious Cornwall as the county emerges from lockdown and investigates what the future holds for one of Britain’s favourite tourist destinations.
Cornwall with Simon Reeve (2020 )
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Brick-by-brick account of life inside one of the world's most popular theme parks.
Inside Legoland: A World of Wonder (2020 )
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A group of the world's leading forensic psychologists and psychiatrists come together to share their own first-hand experiences and insights into the mind of a serial killer, leading viewers on a journey through the psyches of the most notorious serial killers of all-time.
Making a Monster (2020 )
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A revealing documentary series; following celebrated film and television star Miriam Margolyes as she embarks on an epic two-month journey across the nation to discover what it means to be Australian today.
Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian (2020 )
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Cruise Ship Killers is a true crime series that tells the stories of people who never returned home after taking a holiday on a cruise ship, featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts.
Cruise Ship Killers (2020 )
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A sports documentary series that goes behind the scenes to follow one of India’s most celebrated Pro Kabaddi league team - the Jaipur Pink Panthers. The narrative is built around the struggles, pain and the journey of the players, coaches and their ultimate journey towards success.
Sons of The Soil - Jaipur Pink Panthers (2020 )
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Ted Bundy's a murderer masquerading as a charming law student. His murders are shocking, but the stories of women who survived are inspiring.
Ted Bundy: The Survivors (2020 )
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A journey into the heart of Costa Rica's unique landscape following the efforts undertaken by scientists and citizens to preserve and restore the country's valuable natural heritage.
Costa Rica: The Rise of Nature (2020 )
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Ainsley travels the Med visiting the countries that have shaped Mediterranean cooking and discovers colourful cuisine from three different continents.
Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook (2020 )
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Current and former New Scotland Yard detectives open their case files to tell the inside story of how they caught some of London's most notorious killers. Presented by Peter Bleksley.
New Scotland Yard Files (2020 )
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Following teams of detectives and specialists involved in murder investigations.
Murder 24/7 (2020 )
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Scattered across the world, over 3 million shipwrecks line the floors of our oceans, seas and lakes. Most are waiting to be discovered, have their stories told and their secrets revealed. In this new 6 x 60’ series, Shipwreck Secrets joins teams of explorers, investigators and maritime experts from across the globe as they discover, identify and uncover the truth about some of the most fascinating wrecks on earth. From ships believed lost to the curse of the Bermuda Triangle, to the largest naval battle in history, this series uses cutting edge underwater technology to gather the clues and piece the evidence together and lay to rest the mysteries of the deep.
Shipwreck Secrets (2020 )
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A celebration of the animals you thought you knew. Primates is the definitive portrait of a hugely charismatic family of animals, to which we all belong.
Primates (2020 )
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Real-time documentary following police officers on duty between 9pm and 10pm.
999 Police: Hour of Duty (2020 )
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A stunning adventure and search for Inner Freedom. Real people motorcycle through Indian Himalayan cliffs, monsoon rains and high altitudes, all to reach Four Sacred Sites of Freedom.
The Road to Dharma (2020 )
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Going behind the scenes with staff at Birmingham New Street station to provide a vivid insight into the variety of situations they face, from flooding to industrial action, irate passengers, parties on the concourse and even nudity on the platforms.
The Station: Trouble on the Tracks (2020 )
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Discover Denmark's amazing wildlife and beautiful nature in a brand new, state-of-the-art wildlife series.
Wild and Wonderful Denmark (2020 )
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Exploring some of the world's most isolated and iconic tropical islands.
Earth's Tropical Islands (2020 )
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Joanna Lumley travels across two of the most enigmatic countries in the Caribbean Cuba and Haiti to explore and uncover the hidden gems that these countries have to offer
Joanna Lumley's Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti (2020 )
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Since her glittering coronation, Queen Elizabeth II has become one of the most powerful and respected leaders on Earth and has been on the British throne for 67 years. Historians, royal insiders and the wider family provide fresh insight into who the Queen and her family really are, and how they have navigated the sometimes-turbulent seven decades of her record-breaking reign.
Inside the Crown: Secrets of the Royals (2020 )
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Documentary following emergency patrol teams on the M1 as they face medical problems, fast-lane pile-ups and bad driving on the motorway that connects London and Leeds.
The Motorway (2020 )
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The definitive overview of the adventures of the legendary Boys from the Dwarf. This three-part series charts the origins, production and legacy of everything associated with the sci-fi comedy.
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years (2020 )
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Julie Walters invites viewers to take a great escape into our great outdoors. Britain - the majestic isle we call home - is made up of some gloriously varied landscapes. Sitting within those landscapes are the cherished places we never tire of and plenty of hidden gems many of us are yet to discover. For The Love of Britain provides a guide to both, taking us on a journey through all that's truly great about our country. With the help of some familiar faces, the series explores the length and breadth of the nation, with each episode focussing on a different part of the UK. From our lakes, to our peaks and our sweeping coastline, viewers will be guided through our green and pleasant island home... from those who both live in it and love it.
For The Love Of Britain (2020 )
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The incredible story of Rupert Murdoch’s influence on world events and the dramatic personal battle for power at the heart of his own family.
The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty (2020 )
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Shoplifters strike 200 times every hour in Britain, stealing £2.2 billion. With the police crippled by budget cuts, retailers are fighting back. A look on the frontline with those who are putting their lives on the line to catch criminals.
Shoplifters: At War with the Law (2020 )
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Steph McGovern reveal the easy life fixes we can all use to dramatically improve our diet, fitness and mental well-being.
Easy Ways to Live Well (2020 )
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A Nature Documentary
Blue Planet Revisited (2020 )
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Railway expert and train enthusiast Tim Dunn explores the stunning architecture that lines the railway network in `The Architecture the Railways Built'. He visits stations made up of simple stone buildings, decorative Victorian grandeur, and striking glass and concrete structures, but he doesn't stop at visiting stations, as he explores every structure which owes its existence to the railway, including viaducts, railway hotels, tunnels, and the less obvious buildings such as homes, swimming pools, and Turkish baths.
The Architecture the Railways Built (2020 )
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Emma Willis takes viewers on a maternity road trip, introducing them to seven never-before-seen birth stories. Warm, humorous and full of natural drama, these two heartwarming episodes are an honest and heartfelt personal account of child birth and the special bond that links all those involved.
Emma Willis: Special Births (2020 )
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Documentary going behind the scenes at Lincoln's West Parade police station, beginning by focusing on the custody suite as a procession of challenging suspects is brought in.
Inside the Force (2020 )
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Each episode will feature amazing engineering facts about unique structures and systems including the Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Generating Stations at Niagara Falls, the Montreal Metro - one of North America's largest urban rapid transit schemes, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in California, the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. The series will introduce viewers to some remarkable characters who shoulder huge responsibility maintaining them on a daily basis to keep the general public safe.
High Maintenance (2020 )
