Browse documentary series in United Kingdom
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RuPaul brought Drag Race into the homes of millions and made the once taboo art form mainstream. This newfound renaissance has inspired a new generation to explore the art of drag and challenge the constructs of gender. While RuPaul’s Drag Race is a competition, Drag Heals is a documentary journey that follows men who have never worn heels or make-up but have always dreamed of letting their inner drag queen out. These men (and aspiring queens!) enter Canada’s first ever Drag class to explore how to create a compelling drag persona based on personal experience. For most, this is akin to a second coming out process. The culmination of the workshops will be a public performance where they will face down their fears of stepping into the limelight. Drag is typically viewed from a distance; Drag Heals gives unparalleled access to the creation of a performance that is more than just your average lip sync.
Drag Heals (2018 )
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The day-to-day operation of Dog Tales Rescue and Horse Sanctuary, a one-of-a-kind animal rescue and horse sanctuary in King City, Ontario.
Dog Tales Rescue (2018 )
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Documentary series going beyond the theatre doors of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where surgeons push medical boundaries to the limits.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life (2018 )
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Go back in time to our earliest hunter-gatherer beginnings all the way to the future of seed storage and food production.
The History of Food (2018 )
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This UKTV original series pitches presenters Rebecca Jackson and Elo against each other, as they try to convince one car buyer to buy one Rebecca’s modern motors, or one of Elo’s classic bargains.
Modern Wheels or Classic Steals (2018 )
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Simon Reeve embarks on an extraordinary four-part journey around the Mediterranean, uncovering the wild extremes that lie behind the tourist veneer.
Mediterranean with Simon Reeve (2018 )
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Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you'd never find if you weren't in the air.
Aerial Africa (2018 )
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Joanna Lumley's grandest and most challenging journey yet, a breath-taking odyssey from Venice to the Chinese border along the veins of the ancient Silk Road. Joanna's odyssey will see her travel through an array of fabulous landscapes. Starting in the Chinese city of Xian, she will cross continents, deserts, mountains and steppe.
Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure (2018 )
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Biologist and broadcaster Monty Halls moves to the Galapagos Islands to experience with his family the wonders and challenges of his favourite place on earth.
My Family and The Galapagos (2018 )
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The Baltics are rich in superlatives: a fifth of the world's spotted eagle stocks breed here. One of the largest courtship arenas for snipes is located here in the floodplains of Latvia. More than 1000 wolves go on the hunt in Latvia's forests. Lithuania is the land of storks - with over 13.000 pairs, no other region in the Baltic States has more white storks.
Wild Baltic (2018 )
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Rich kids ditch their fast cars, five-star hotels and endless shopping trips to share a home with families living on the breadline. During their stay, they will experience the shock of seeing what life is like below the poverty line.
Rich Kids Go Skint (2018 )
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Go behind the scenes of HART, the Yorkshire Ambulance Service's Hazardous Area Response Team, on of 15 specialist medical units set up after the 7/7 London bombings to treat badly injured patient's in extreme environments.
999: Rescue Squad (2018 )
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Presented by journalist and true crime author Geoffrey Wansell, Murder by the Sea examines strange murders recorded at famous seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.
Murder by the Sea (2018 )
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The Hairy Bikers seek out the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean.
The Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure (2018 )
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Spotlighting the most influential songs, bands, and musicians in the history of rock n' roll with a rotating panel of music icons and experts for an insightful discussion examining the music that has left an indelible mark on the rock n' roll scene.
The Top Ten Revealed (2018 )
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Based on the BBC factual series of the same name, Ambulance Australia follows NSW Ambulance service, from the NSW Ambulance Triple Zero Control Centre to paramedics on the road in series 1 and 2. Series 3 follows the Queensland Ambulance Service.
Ambulance Australia (2018 )
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Following six homeowners who have taken on the task of a lifetime: to reclaim and transform their derelict properties on the verge of ruin into comfortable modern homes, fit for the 21st century.
The Great House Revival (2018 )
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An action-packed, sun-soaked, food-filled road trip across the USA, James Martin's American Adventure is the next leg of the celebrated chef's journey around the world exploring the food, people and places that inspire him.
James Martin's American Adventure (2018 )
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Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have ever walked the earth: Dinosaurs! Using modern technology to test their incredible abilities, he challenges everything we thought we knew about these creatures.
Deadly Dinosaurs with Steve Backshall (2018 )
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In this documentary miniseries, football legend Ian Wright investigates the black players of the Premiere League, and the abuse that they endured based on the colour of their skin.
Out of Their Skin (2018 )
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Comedian and TV presenter Romesh Ranganathan travels way beyond his comfort zone and the world of complimentary breakfast buffets to some of the most beautiful, but dangerous, places on earth.
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan (2018 )
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The rise and fall of Lady Jane Grey. England's Queen for only 9 days
England's Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey (2018 )
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Follow the deadliest conflict in human history in real time, week by week, blow by blow.
World War Two (2018 )
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The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day—for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations.
Civilisations (2018 )
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Portillo's Hidden History of Britain sees former UK politician Michael Portillo investigating abandoned buildings around Britain.
Portillo's Hidden History of Britain (2018 )
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This series looks at the iconic trains that have done the most to change history. Each train is an engineering marvel, each one a leap forward in the history of trains and railways. But more than this, these are the trains that made the modern world. These are the trains that unify nations and open up continents, that miraculously shrink distance and create a global economy, changing how we trade, what we buy and make and sell. They change how we live and even how we think, speeding up our lives and expanding our horizons. These are the machines that made us modern. Each episode features one iconic train and describes its impact on railway history and on history in general, combining archive and expert testimony with actuality and hands-on engineering demonstrations.
Trains That Changed the World (2018 )
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Exploring life in Pompeii during the final days of the doomed city.
Pompeii's Final Hours: New Evidence (2018 )
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The Flying Scotsman has broken records and starred in movies.
The Flying Scotsman (2018 )
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Tony Robinson discovers the fascinating history of Britain's greatest cathedrals.
Britain's Great Cathedrals with Tony Robinson (2018 )
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David Olusoga tells the story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now. Searching through city archives, scouring records, and tracking down their living descendants, presenter David Olusoga tells the untold stories of the people who once lived in the house and gains a unique insight into the making of modern Britain.
A House Through Time (2018 )
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Follow the transformation of Patty Hearst from heiress to terrorist in a saga of privilege, celebrity, politics, media, revolution, and violence. Over forty years later, newly discovered evidence, archival footage, cinematic recreations and exclusive firsthand accounts shed light on one of the biggest and most bizarre stories in modern American history.
The Radical Story of Patty Hearst (2018 )
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In 1955 Ruth Ellis was the last woman hanged in Britain for the murder of her lover. In this investigative three-part series film-maker Gillian Pachter re-examines the case.
The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story (2018 )
