Browse documentary series in Ireland
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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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Al Murray and Sky HISTORY join a host of famous faces to uncover the truth behind Britain’s military past. Together with his alter ego The Pub Landlord, Al is on a quest to unpick the Great British psyche and understand whether the Brits are helped or hindered by their experiences in war. Joined by comedians and personalities from the UK and its closest neighbouring countries, Al will uncover whether Britain’s wartime record is all it’s cracked up to be and how regular harking back to Britain’s glory days is viewed by neighbours and ‘allies’.
Al Murray: Why Do The Brits Win Every War? (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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In the 1980's, three explorers set out to find the legendary cities of Akakor and Akahim in the Amazon jungle, but one by one, they disappeared. Now, guided by the legend of Akakor and equipped with the latest technology, an international team of investigators are following in the footsteps of those missing explorers. They're aiming to solve a dual mystery. First, do Akakor and Akahim exist? And second, what happened to those explorers who went missing? Led by Irish investigate journalist, Paul Connolly, the team will include American geologist and explorer Dr. Martin Pepper, Brazilian wilderness doctor Dr. Karina Oliani, former FBI Agent Bobby Chacon, British survival expert Megan Hine and tech expert Brennon Edwards. Their journey will begin in the dark jungles of Peru, east of the Andes, where Akakor is said to be located.
Curse of Akakor (2019 )
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An exploration of some of Asia's weirdest and most wonderful creatures and the seemingly bizarre behaviours they have adopted.
Asia's Weirdest (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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How does a sperm whale hunt using sound alone? How do elephants hear through their feet? Join biologist Patrick Aryee as he exposes the mysteries behind the world's weirdest animals.
Impossible Animals (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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Former footballer Robbie Savage and local businessman Rob Smethurst’s attempts to revive the fortunes of Macclesfield FC.
Robbie Savage: Making Macclesfield FC (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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For over 30 years, actress and author Carol Drinkwater has been living the Mediterranean life in Provence. In this series, Carol invites us into her home, an olive farm overlooking the bay of Cannes, and shares her local secrets.
A Year in Provence with Carol Drinkwater (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 )
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Narco Wars explores how opportunistic smuggling networks in Latin America turned into powerful and ruthless drug cartels with the power to destabilize and tear apart whole countries. The series combines gripping access to cartel members and the law enforcement agencies opposing them with a deep dive documentary exploration of the geo-political, social and cultural factors that led the cartels' rise.
Narco Wars (2020 )
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Track the main events of World War II with the help of remarkable archive footage and see exactly what happened, and when. Learn about Pearl Harbor, The Battle of Britain, D-Day, the dropping of the atomic bomb and more. From the early battles right through to the complexities of the endgame, this extensive 24 episode series shines a spotlight on a period of history that should never be forgotten.
World War 2 - The Call of Duty: A Complete Timeline (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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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 )