Browse documentary series in United Kingdom
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British true crime documentary series examining what happens when neighbourly disputes, feuds, grudges or flirtations are taken to murderous extremes.
Kill Thy Neighbour (2021 )
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The security and customs services at the border of Poland are on constant watch to stop illegal items entering the country. It's their job to detect criminals trying to smuggle items.
Border Control Poland (2021 )
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From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, experts investigate some of the world’s most extraordinary monuments. What engineering techniques were used to build these iconic megastructures, and what secrets do they conceal?
Blowing Up History: Seven Wonders (2021 )
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Sandi Toksvig's joined by some of the nation's most fascinating and funny women to explore the delights of the UK's wildest, most remote and beautifully designed holiday hideaways
Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig (2021 )
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In the 1980s, Liverpool became the epicentre of a drugs boom that was to change Britain forever. With unprecedented access to some of the biggest players, this is the story of how drugs went mainstream and dealing became a multi-billion pound business
Liverpool Narcos (2021 )
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Footballing legend Peter Crouch returns to Dulwich Hamlet FC to help the fan-run club recover from the pandemic, and to shine a light on how vital grassroots clubs are to the communities they serve.
Peter Crouch: Save Our Beautiful Game (2021 )
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This documentary series covers some of Norway's most famous crimes with a whole new insight into the investigation and the hunt for the culprit through the point of view of those who were closest to the cases.
Norwegian Crime Stories (2021 )
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An investigation of the 2012 disappearance of Alabama teenager Brittney Wood reveals a truth more shocking than anyone could ever imagine.
Monster in the Shadows (2021 )
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Chris Packham reveals the natural world’s surprising brainboxes and clever strategies.
Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins (2021 )
La Nature, L’Art Et Nous (2021 )
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The attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness, including its causes and treatments.
Mysteries of Mental Illness (2021 )
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New excavations at both Troy in Turkey and at several new sites in Greece bring the true story of Homer's Trojan War into sharper relief.
Lost Cities of the Trojans (2021 )
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An investigation into British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is known for her association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein's Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell (2021 )
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Kwoklyn's Chinese Takeaway Kitchen brings to life Kwoklyn's series of bestselling Chinese Takeaway Cookbooks. Teaching the audience just how easy it is to cook their favorite Chinese takeaway dishes in their own homes.
Kwoklyn's Chinese Takeaway Kitchen (2021 )
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Take an intimate journey with NBA rookie Ja Morant as he navigates the perils of the 2019–2020 season—not just a challenging year for live basketball, but for humanity. Apart from the suspension of his sport, the young point guard must grapple with a world utterly transformed by a global pandemic and the urgent call for racial justice. Guest stars include Carmelo Anthony, A’ja Wilson and more.
PROMISELAND (2021 )
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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb wends her way around the country on the trail of history's most fascinating dynasty.
Walking Tudor England (2021 )
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Part documentary, part historical drama, this series follows the fortunes of the different members of the Boleyn family, ultimately made notorious for daughter Anne’s marriage to Henry VIII and execution.
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family (2021 )
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Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming roll back the decades and return to their Scottish roots. Part rediscovery, part revelation, we follow them as they take to the road and motorhome their way through Scotland's Highlands and into its wildest places.
Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland (2021 )
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Observational documentary series following auctioneer Angus Ashworth and his staff throughout the process from house viewings to auction day as they travel around the UK looking for antiques and collectables to sell.
The Yorkshire Auction House (2021 )
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Following some of the world's best marine construction firms, they battle against the elements and the clock to salvage valuable property and fortunes of others from the effects of extreme weather.
Deep Water Salvage (2021 )
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Auctioneer Angus Ashworth and his team help famous faces clear their homes of clutter, hoping to discover hidden gems to be auctioned off for serious profits.
Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House (2021 )
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Comedian friends spend the night in some of the UK's most exciting attractions, without a grown-up in sight to hamper their fun!
One Night in… (2021 )
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Humans and dogs have a long, intertwined history together. Through the eyes of each of them today, we can see the evolution of that relationship.
Man, Woman, Dog (2021 )
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Meet Astro, Little Kenny, Brandon, Bruno, Dragon and Big Tony. Together, they work in a nail salon in Liverpool. But this is no ordinary workplace - it's all about fun, friendship and fighting to overcome the odds. Follow these British Vietnamese lads from Liverpool and Manchester as they support each other, and their customers, through some of life's toughest challenges, including dealing with addiction, overcoming racism and searching for love. The larger-than-life characters are like local celebrities, and we get to know them at work, at home and at play.
Nail Bar Boys (2021 )
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The golden age of the green baize. From smoky halls to superstardom – the unlikely figures who turned 1980s snooker into a money-spinning sporting soap opera.
Gods of Snooker (2021 )
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Hugh Dennis and a team of expert archaeologists excavate back gardens around Britain, in an attempt to uncover the lost history buried beneath our lawns and flower beds
The Great British Dig: History In Your Garden (2021 )
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In Scotland's Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle, the broadcaster, author and adventurer embarks on a very personal pilgrimage, travelling across some of Scotland's islands, meeting the people whose spirituality connects them deeply to where they live. Over four episodes, Ben explores the beating heart of community and spirituality from Tiree to Taransay, Iona to Harris, South Uist to the Shetlands Isles, and along the way, discovers what makes each island unique.
Scotland's Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle (2021 )
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Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces.
Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs (2021 )
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The stand-up comedian performs in Denmark, New Zealand and Germany over the course of two months - one of the first people to do so since lockdown began. Between gigs he explores the countries he's visiting.
Russell Howard Stands Up to the World (2021 )
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Explores horrific murder cases through the various twists and turns and unpacks in detail how the forensic work helped catch a killer. Telling these true crime stories are those closest to the case – from the forensic officers and experts, police officers, journalists, and family and friends.
Forensics: Catching the Killer (2021 )
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Alice Levine is stepping out of her comfort zone to embark on a journey of sexual discovery across the UK. Invited into homes all over the country, she will explore what sex means for modern Brits; whether they’re doing it for pure pleasure, for money, or even seeking spiritual enlightenment.
Sex Actually with Alice Levine (2021 )
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The gripping story of Eileen Franklin who, while playing with her young daughter, suddenly had a memory of witnessing the rape and murder of her childhood best friend, 8-year-old Susan Nason, which led to a re-opening of a case that had gone unsolved for nearly 20 years.
Buried (2021 )
