Browse documentary series in United Kingdom
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Brian Cox tackles some of the most challenging and intriguing questions facing science today by using his best material from past programmes and the latest scientific research.
Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time (2021 )
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Alexander Armstrong travels to the Land of Fire and Ice to learn more about the unique nature and culture found there, visiting every corner of Iceland to experience the incredible sights and people.
Iceland with Alexander Armstrong (2021 )
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In this new series Rick Stein reveals the Cornwall that he knows and loves: a unique part of the British isles with a strong sense of identity and a history rooted in its Celtic past. With his famous natural inquisitiveness, Rick shares the road less travelled – championing the food, history, music, art and culture of the county many locals argue should be a country in its own right.
Rick Stein's Cornwall (2021 )
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In December 1985, Alison Day disappeared after getting off a train at Hackney Wick station. Over the next six months, two more women would be snatched at stations in the South East. Rumours began to circulate that a serial killer was stalking the railways, and that he was linked to a series of sex attacks across London, going back years. But who was he? And could there be any truth in the rumour that there was a team of killers, working together? It took another fourteen years for the police to close the case on the so-called ‘Railway Killers’. It was a case that completely rewrote our understanding of murderers, and how to catch them. Through dramatic reconstruction and testimony from police officers, and the victims’ friends, The Railway Killers reveals every twist and turn in the case. Across three episodes this landmark series explores the devastating impact of these crimes, as well as the shocking revelation of the killers’ identities.
Manhunt: The Railway Killers (2021 )
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Rapper and host Remy Ma profiles ordinary people who reveal how they got mixed up in criminal acts, from bank robberies to jewelry heists, and share their road to redemption in this true crime series.
My True Crime Story (2021 )
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A dedicated team review murder investigations that concluded without success, determined to bring perpetrators to justice no matter how much time has passed.
Cold Case Killers (2021 )
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Going behind the scenes with one of Britain's best loved model-making companies. Hornby opens its doors to reveal how their dedicated team of designers strive to shrink a new generation of mighty machines
Hornby: A Model World (2021 )
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How Fred and Rosemary West became Britain's most notorious killer couple, the story of their victims and raising the question of how many more lives may have been lost.
Fred And Rose West: The Search For The Victims (2021 )
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An intimate look at the palace that has been a private home to the royal family for more than 300 years.
Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors (2021 )
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The story of two powerful personalities at the heart of a political phenomenon. Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and their closest allies chart the rise and difficult legacy of New Labour.
Blair and Brown: The New Labour Revolution (2021 )
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Filmed over one year, this four-part series reveals the spectacular beauty of England's largest forest, Kielder, as it changes through the seasons. Situated in one of the wildest and most remote parts of the country, it's home to some of Britain's greatest and most secretive wildlife, from red squirrels to pine martens, feral goats to water voles and a variety of birds of prey. Despite its rich collection of wildlife, Kielder Forest didn't even exist one hundred years ago.
Secret Life of the Forest (2021 )
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Dr Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave tell the dramatic story of the Boxing Day Tsunami, which killed more than 250,000 people.
Tsunami (2021 )
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The inside story of a secret police investigation into a human trafficking gang. Filmed over three years, in Britain, Brazil and Europe, specialist officers try to take down the gang's elusive leader.
Taken: Hunting the Sex Traffickers (2021 )
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From the golden beaches of Australia and the deep jungles of Panama to the foothills of Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti Plains, this series takes you into the amazing world of animal communities. You will see the hidden dramas of the animal world: the alliances that are formed, the changes that take place and the passions that ignite. Nothing is static, everything evolves.
Animal Social Network (2021 )
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Tony Robinson is back on the River Thames, Britain's busiest river, and this time, he's exploring it by night, discovering how this great river works around the clock to ensure Britain's 24/7 demands are met.
Thames At Night With Tony Robinson (2021 )
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Documentary series going behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of some of the world's fastest and most powerful cars.
Secrets of the Supercars (2021 )
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Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson host a week of live programmes from Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire, run by brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson.
LIVE: Summer on the Farm (2021 )
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The gardening guru shares her insights on everything from edibles to ornamentals.
Gardening with Carol Klein (2021 )
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Comedian Susan Calman goes on a festive cruise around the Norwegian coastline.
Christmas Cruising with Susan Calman (2021 )
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Simon Reeve travels through the glorious Lake District and breathtaking Cumbria, revealing the secrets of this iconic part of Britain.
The Lakes with Simon Reeve (2021 )
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Michael Portillo, a British journalist, broadcaster and former politician, begins a south-west coastal pilgrimage, travelling through Devon and Cornwall.
Coastal Devon & Cornwall with Michael Portillo (2021 )
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Documentary series delving into the real lives of a group of UK adult entertainers working in the porn industry today. Revealing what life's really like for a porn star in a modern world.
Porn Stars: Our Secret World (2021 )
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The Battle of Alcatraz tells the story of one of the greatest jailbreaks of all time. The year is 1946, and five desperate convicts launch a brilliant escape plan. That is until mayhem erupts, and the Rock becomes the site of a dramatic and violent stand-off.
Battle of Alcatraz (2021 )
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Ruby Wax’s interviews in the 90s were some of the most talked-about shows on TV. These sensational series have never been repeated, and Ruby has never watched them back - until now.
When Ruby Wax Met... (2021 )
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The astonishing secret events behind the Russian submarine, Red October, that went missing on March 8, 1968, taking the Soviet Union and U.S. to the brink of war.
The Real Hunt for Red October (2021 )
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Documentary series following three sets of characterful Brits, who have fallen in love with France and made it their new home. A funny and irreverent look beneath the surface of the French dream
Allo Allo! Brits in France (2021 )
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Filthy Garden SOS meets desperate owners whose out of control gardens are more dumpsite or jungle than sanctuary. For those willing to work hard to fix their problem, help is at hand from award-winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, fellow designer and community garden champion Danny Clarke and Penny Lamb.
Filthy Garden SOS (2021 )
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A journey through the Australian landscape and the unique stories of the land, deepening our connection with nature.
Back to Nature (2021 )
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In this six-part series, battlefield historians and military experts utilise cutting edge, drone mounted technology to re-examine some of the second world war’s most iconic sites. Aerial footage of different theatres and battle scenes from World War Two.
World War 2 From Above (2021 )
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Seasoned traveller Paul Murton sets off downstream to explore five rivers over six programmes from source to sea.
Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers (2021 )
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As each new century unfolded, guns increasingly shaped the way battles were fought and borders were drawn. The quest to create more innovative and lethal weapons became more and more contested. These are the Guns the Changed the Game.
Guns That Changed The Game (2021 )
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Homicide with Ron Iddles is the closest you’ll come to being the lead investigator in a murder case.
Homicide: With Ron Iddles (2021 )
