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Popular Documentary TV Shows
Rose West and Myra Hindley: The Untold Story
This is the extraordinary untold story of how the two most notorious women in British crime, Rose West and Myra Hindley, became lovers in jail, and how their weird life behind bars gives terrifying new insight into crimes that shocked the world. Myra Hindley was labelled the most evil woman in Britain for her part in the Moors murders of the 1960s, but with her husband Fred, Rose West became an even more prolific serial killer in the 1970s and 80s, as the pair killed 10 women and girls.
Australia's Ocean Odyssey: A journey down the East Australian Current
A landmark documentary series that takes a spectacular journey from the Great Barrier Reef down to Antarctica, revealing the ocean currents that create life on our planet, and what we can do to protect our planet's beating blue heart.
Henry VIII: Man Monarch Monster
Three-part drama-documentary series revealing the truth about England's most famous King, King Henry VIII. Filming in historic locations including Hampton Court, Windsor Castle and the Vatican and unearthing new documents never seen before on TV, a team of Tudor experts uncover the real Henry, and explore how his complex personality fundamentally shaped the nation. In the first episode, experts examine how Henry VIII's traumatic childhood affected his personality, from the death of his older brother to the tragic early death of his beloved mother. Narrated by Jason Isaacs.
Madagascar's Weirdest
A look at the unique and bizarre assortments of flora and fauna in Madagascar.
Ravi Patel's Pursuit of Happiness
Actor, humanitarian, and documentarian Ravi Patel takes a trip around the world to investigate societal norms in search of answers to some of life’s most pressing questions.
Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run the Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on the shores of Sydney Harbour.
OJ25
Deep dive into the trial of OJ Simpson like you've never seen it before. Featuring some of the original key players involved in what would come to be known as 'The Trial of the Century.
Max
Fear Thy Roommate
This nail-biting series follows people who take the risk to move in with relative strangers. Small disagreements soon bring out the worst in one another until tensions escalate, provoking claustrophobic rages that erupt into heinous acts of violence.
Exposed: The Church's Darkest Secret
The story of the individuals who brought Bishop Peter Ball to justice and the cover-up that went to the highest levels of the Church of England.
Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!
With her new boyfriend by her side, Tamar shares her truth and fights against demons determined to bring her down as she relaunches her career and reconciles with family.
Max
I Love a Mama's Boy
What happens when a woman falls in love with a guy and wants to marry him… but he has a far more important woman in his life? In this series, the only thing standing between a couple’s true love is a very different kind of “other woman.” These guys are spoiled, coddled and spoon-fed by their overbearing mothers, sending their relationships into serious romantic crisis. Follow four young women as they compete for the affection of their significant others with some very significant mothers!
Skate the World
Mathieu Cyr discovers various countries through the eyes of their skateboarding community. He meets the skateboarders who have shaped the world scene and visits new places that mark the culture of skateboarding.
Ancient Superstructures
"Ancient Superstructures“ reveals the secrets behind the world’s most famous monuments. Some of the ancient marvels which are among the most studied and scrutinized monuments in the world still remain shrouded in mystery. What if the answers were right in front of us… but invisible to the human eye? This ground-breaking series takes a unique approach in delving into engineering mysteries behind the world’s most famous ancient structures, by observing them from different perspectives of scale. From satellite imagery and aerial views right down to macro and microscopic levels, each perspective reveals data that helps shed new light on historical and construction enigmas that have baffled historians for years.
After Dark
Host Chris Gethard dives deeper into Dark Side of the Ring and wrestling subculture with a panel of celebrity guests.
Back in Time for the Corner Shop
The Ardern family embark on an extraordinary time-travelling adventure - going back in time to run that great British institution, the corner shop.
Art on the BBC
Four young British art historians delve into six decades of the BBC archives to discover the powerful way in which television influences our understanding of the world's greatest artists.
Niall Ferguson's NetWorld
In this groundbreaking new series hosted by Niall Ferguson and based on his bestselling book The Square and the Tower, Ferguson visits network theorists, social scientists and data analysts to explore the history of social networks. From the Reformation and 17th century witch-hunting, through the American Revolution and to the nightmare visions of Orwell’s 1984, Ferguson explores the intersection of social media, technology and the spread of cultural movements. Reviewing classic experiments and cutting-edge research, Ferguson demonstrates how human behavior, disruptive technology and profit can energize ideas and communication, ultimately changing the world.
Inside
Funded by NZ On Air as part of its Covid-19 response, INSiDE follows Rose (O’Reilly), a woman who rediscovers a connection from her past while self-isolating during a second wave of the coronavirus. Rose works for a video-conferencing company and while responding to customer queries, she also secretly accesses private conversations.
Using her technical skills, she begins to taunt an old high school nemesis – with unexpected results.
Home Game
This docuseries profiles unique and dangerous traditional sports from around the world, as well as the communities and cultures where they thrive.
Nefertiti - The Lonely Queen
A documentary that explores the dim world of illicit trade in antiquities, as well as the long and hard struggle for the repatriation of all stolen treasures.
Paramount+
The Curious Life and Death of...
Author and medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris uses science, tests, and demonstrations to shed new light on famous deaths, ranging from drug lord Pablo Escobar to magician Harry Houdini. Using her lab to perform virtual autopsies, experiment with blood samples, interview witnesses and conduct real-time demonstrations, Dr. Fitzharris puts everything about these mysterious deaths to the test.
KCON:TACT ALL-ACCESS
During this unprecedented pandemic, KCON has made a historic pivot to a 7-day-long virtual concert as KCON:TACT. Behind the curtain of KCON:TACT 2020 SUMMER, this documentary offers an all-access look at the dreams and passion of the top K-POP acts with unaired footage, behind-the-scenes, and interviews.
FAQDA
Flo searches for answers that she asks herself while scrolling the internet. Questions that you do not immediately find in normal FAQ lists, but according to Flo belong there.
Netflix
The Holiday Movies That Made Us
Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic Christmas blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
The Queens of Sweden
This unique documentary series sheds light on eight of Sweden's queens. Each episode is dedicated to one of our queens and her fascinating life story, from childhood to the last breath - always one step behind her king, but with great power to influence both politically and culturally. The series is based on real events from Swedish history from the 16th century until the 1930s that have never been told in a format like this before. The reconstructions take place at castles and manors around Sweden, including Stockholm Castle, Rosersberg Castle and Gripsholm Castle. Many times in the same place as the real event took place. In addition, environments have been created that will take place in Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Egypt, and the Netherlands.
Accused: A Mother on Trial
Ashley Ard has been dubbed ‘The Most Hated Woman in Alaska’ after being accused of killing her newborn baby. She pleads not guilty, and her lawyer draws attention to her ex-husband.
Mysteries of the Universe: Our Solar System
See the ultimate guide to the Solar System from the dedicated people who sent spacecraft to explore the sun and the planets, and witness their astonishing tales of discovery as they reveal wonders never seen before.
Music's Greatest Mysteries
An investigation of the most unique and enigmatic stories in the history of music covering topics that have altered or elevated the world of music, while highlighting the colorful characters that have indelibly changed the course of music history.
Brothers at War
A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world wars. Excerpts from the diaries of the witnesses, photographs and painted panoramas tell the truth about a forgotten war.
Wizard of Paws
Animal prosthetics expert Derrick Campana travels across the country to help animals with limited mobility. Through his organization Bionic Pets, Derrick builds custom artificial limbs for dogs, goats, cows, and horses (and even elephants!) so they may overcome injury, deformity, or amputation. But it’s not just the loveable critters that are changed forever—the families of the pets also find hope and healing through Derrick’s kindness and generosity. It’s feel-good TV at its finest!