Browse documentary series in United Kingdom
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Life in Berlin in 1945 before, during and after the battle of Berlin seen through the eyes of those who were there at the time from common Berliners to Allied troops.
Berlin 1945 (2020 )
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A documentary series that takes a fresh look at true and terrifying tales of paranormal encounters.
Shock Docs (2020 )
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Evil casts a shadow. That shadow spreads outward for years, even decades, after a crime. It consumes everyone in its path, pulling them into darkness. Can they find the light? Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death explores the endless reach of evil, a reach that extends long after the act of evil itself. This original series highlights the struggle to survive as innocent people find themselves caught in the wake of death and evil.
Evil Lives Here: Shadows Of Death (2020 )
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A four-part documentary series that explores the many surprisingly unexamined aspects of the Reagan White House, and how Nancy Reagan's paper-doll image was at odds with the power she ultimately wielded throughout her husband's presidency.
The Reagans (2020 )
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Sprawling estates and magnificent castles dot Britain's landscape, passed down from one aristocratic heir or heiress to the next. But life in a stately home isn't quite the fairy tale it's made out to be. Join Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke as she ventures through some of the most storied and remarkable estates in Great Britain. From England's Newby Hall and Holdenby House to Scotland's Inveraray and Floors Castles, this is an all-access look at grand residences and the families who keep their histories alive.
An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates (2020 )
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In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.
How To with John Wilson (2020 )
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Maggie Molloy is on a mission to find Ireland's cheapest homes; she meets buyers with an open mind who are not afraid of a bit of work, and shows them properties they never thought were within their reach.
Cheap Irish Homes (2020 )
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Footage of extreme weather and natural disasters, along with commentary from survivors, geologists, meteorologists, theologians and recovery specialists about the powerful wrath of Mother Nature.
Doomsday Caught On Camera (2020 )
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Hollywood stuntwoman Ky and British chef Calem isolate together in the Australian Outback to see if they can live off the land.
Outback Lockdown (2020 )
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Eddie Eats Christmas (2020 )
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Ultimate Goal gives 26 women from around the world the chance to live and train like professional footballers, before a final squad play a match under watchful eye of international scouts and agents.
Ultimate Goal (2020 )
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Taking a 'bottom-up' view of history by exploring everyday lives of the nations ordinary people.
Tony Robinson's History of Britain (2020 )
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In this six-part series we look at six of the roads that best tell the story of Rome’s merciless charge that shook the British Isles, shaping the land indelibly. We team up with archaeologists using modern technology to uncover the worlds lost to the earth for thousands of years. By walking the same roads as emperors, centurions and slaves we revisit the lives of those forgotten as the empire marched on through Britannia.
Walking Britain's Roman Roads (2020 )
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Documentary following the engineers and aviators who battle to keep the UK's most historic warplanes in the air.
Warbird Workshop (2020 )
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Hitler was determined to extend Germany eastwards to make Germany a great continental power. Hitler's policy, based on a racist ideology, planned to eliminate or enslave the population that stood in the way of the Reich. It was this determination that propelled the world into war. Hitler believed that the conquest territories including Poland, the Belarussian and Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republics, and the Baltic States "for the German people" was his destiny.
Adolf Hitler's War (2020 )
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This highly entertaining series follows two famous cricketers, Brendon 'Baz' McCullum and Phil 'Tuffers' Tufnell, travelling the length and breadth of New Zealand playing golf and discovering the country's most famous and picturesque courses, playing the game they love, sharing great stories, eating the finest food, drinking the finest wine and meeting New Zealand's wonderful people.
This Could Go Anywhere (2020 )
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Explorer and filmmaker Reza Pakravan has set off on an epic journey along Africa's most volatile and dangerous borders to discover the lives of those who live there.
The World's Most Dangerous Borders (2020 )
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Chef Ainsley Harriott is back on our screens to delight us with the family favourites we've forgotten mean so much. Anchored by Ainsley in the studio, the series features breakfast, lunch and dinner suggestions, as well as snacks and sweet treats. It could be a dish we don't see much of anymore, or one that is frequently on dining tables up and down the land: it's just waiting for the Ainsley twist! Additionally, Ainsley will reach out to his top chef mates across the country, who will be creating delicious meals in their own kitchens. Plus, Ainsley is joined by guests who will reminisce about their favourite meals and foodie treats, talk about what food means to them, and share a recipe that Ainsley will cook in the studio with them.
Ainsley's Food We Love (2020 )
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The nation’s favourite gardener Alan Titchmarsh is to front a brand new Sunday morning show for ITV, Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. Set in the heart of Hampshire, the legendary horticulturist, presenter and author will celebrate all that is great about the British countryside, art, crafts, manufacturing and produce.
Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh (2020 )
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A pair of expert cleaners take on some of Britain's filthiest and most cluttered homes.
Filthy House SOS (2020 )
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With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.
Once Upon a Time in Iraq (2020 )
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Historian Lucy Worsley debunks popular myths and royal as well as anti-royal propaganda about key events from British royal history including the English Reformation, the attack of the Spanish Armada and Queen Anne's forgotten legacy.
Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley (2020 )
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Tracy Borman tells the story of the downfall of Henry VIII's second wife, charting her arrest, trial and execution.
The Fall of Anne Boleyn (2020 )
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Follow collector Jay Bartlett across North America as he hopes to build the ultimate action figure auction in the name of charity.
Action Figure Adventure (2020 )
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Detectives and forensic experts recount the most extraordinary cold cases that were solved using the revolutionary technique of familial DNA testing.
Bloodline Detectives (2020 )
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Killer Britain with Dermot Murnaghan (2020 )
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This docuseries showcases nature's lesser-known tiny heroes. Spotlighting small creatures and the extraordinary things they do to survive, each episode is filled with surprising stories and spectacular cinematography.
Tiny World (2020 )
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A never-before-seen look inside the world’s most innovative homes with each episode unveiling the boundary-pushing imagination of the visionaries who dared to dream and build them.
Home (2020 )
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Because a destination is luxurious, a location spectacular, or an experience unique, does not mean that it can't also be environmentally responsible. Travels the world unearthing extraordinary eco-friendly tourism destinations with unprecedented "insiders" access to places and experiences that are on everyone's bucket list.
Leave No Trace (2020 )
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An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.
Accused: Guilty or Innocent? (2020 )
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Documentary following staff at DS McGregor and Partners mixed vet practices in Thurso and Wick as they work to help farm animals, horses, domestic pets and wildlife.
The Highland Vet (2020 )
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A lookback down the memory lane at the lives of the stars who disappeared into the darkness.
Tarader Shesh Tarpon (2020 )
