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Popular Documentary TV Shows
Metropolis: The Splendor of Cities Throughout the Ages
The series Metropolis takes us to the very heart of urban life in antiquity and in the 15th century. It examines a crucial step in the history of civilization and culture: Mankind has advanced to a settled lifestyle, allowing him to organize large social alliances which extend far beyond family and clan. The consequences are critical changes in all facets of life.
Genius of Britain
Genius of Britain is a five-part television documentary presented by leading British scientific figures, such as Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson, David Attenborough, Robert Winston, Paul Nurse, Jim Al-Khalili, Kathy Sykes and Olivia Judson. The series charts the history of some of Britain's most important scientists and innovators.
It was first broadcast on Channel 4 on 30 May 2010.
Overland
Overland or Overland World Truck Expedition is a documentary series of expeditions promoted and organized by Beppe Tenti.
The documentaries are broadcast from 1996 on RAI 1, for a total of more than 150 episodes. From the thirteenth season Overland is also broadcast in high definition on RAI HD.
The centerpiece of these expeditions is the re-discovery of the journey by land, combined with the aim of obtaining a snapshot of the planet and its culture in the late 20th century and early 21st century.
Secrets of the Chippendales Murders
Chippendales was a nightclub that aimed to allure and please women with its scantily clad male dancers and vivacious music, and quickly advanced toward a pop culture phenomenon, until it came crashing down. Through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen crime scene video and declassified FBI surveillance audio, the special unravels the hidden tale of how sex, jealousy, arson, hefty-bags filled with cash and mafia shakedowns all led up to one of the most outrageous murders in American history.
Grandma cooked with Tom Yaar
A documentary food program presented by Tom Yaar.
The program aired on June 10, 2021, after the airing of two pilot episodes on Rosh Hashanah 2020 and on Israeli Independence Day 2021.
During the program, Tom Yaar comes to various places around the country, is hosted in the homes of grandparents and learns from them about the secrets of different ethnic cuisines.
At the end of each episode, Yaar cooks a meal for friends inspired by the dishes she learned to prepare during her visits.
The Enemies of Reason
The Enemies of Reason is a two-part television documentary, written and presented by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, in which he seeks to expose "those areas of belief that exist without scientific proof, yet manage to hold the nation under their spell", including mediumship, acupuncture and psychokinesis.
The documentary was first broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK, styled as a loose successor to Dawkins' documentary of the previous year, The Root of All Evil?, as seen through the incorporation of brief clips from said documentary during the introduction of the first part by Dawkins. The first part aired 13 August 2007 and the second on 20 August 2007.
It includes interviews with Steve Fuller, Deepak Chopra, Satish Kumar, and Derren Brown.
Diagnosis X
Diagnosis X is a television program on the channel TLC and Discovery Health. The original airdate was July 25, 2007. The series mixes regular actors with actual physicians, illustrating difficult to diagnose medical cases based on real life situations. It is filmed at the North Hollywood Medical Center, the shooting location of Scrubs since 2001.
SFRY for beginners
Produced as a multinational effort of producers and broadcasters, this brand new series for the first time does not talk about the conflict, but about all the reasons people of the former Yugoslavia lived together for so long. For five decades Yugoslavia flirted with the West and laughed at the Iron Curtain of the East without never really embracing either. During all that time very rich and very unique (and peculiar) lifestyle has taken shape - from the gum they use to chew to the TV shows they wouldn't want to miss, and everything in between. This is very entertaining and easy to watch television for all. The series reveals the best, the funniest, the most unbelievable truths about history and people of former Yugoslavia. Carefully collected, developed and restored filmed and recorded materials from official and private archives are now revealed and edited into a 16 episodes TV series.
Travels & Traditions
Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions or Travels & Traditions is a television series which began airs on the Public Broadcasting Service and hosted by Burt Wolf, and is the only television show he has ever appeared on. The series began airing in 2000 and is currently in its 12th season.
Mekong Alive
This portfolio of films invites us to discover one of the longest rivers in the world, the Mekong. All along its course, from the Tibetan plateau to its mouth in the China Sea, on nearly 5.000 kilometres, this mighty river offers us uncountable enriching discoveries: the wonderful flora and rich fauna, the diversified landscapes of the Greater Mekong, the majestic mountains and wild gorges, the quiet lakes and breathtaking waterfalls. We will discover countless temples set on its banks revealing the presence of Buddhism but above all, we will meet some of the 320 million people who live along the stream. It spreads over six countries: China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. With its abundant production of rice, fruits, vegetables and flowers, its basin has become what could be called the garden of the world, in comparison to Amazonia which is often called the lung of the world.
Billionaire Blooms
Welcome to the world of fabulous flowers as we go behind the scenes with the high-end florists making the dreams of the super-rich blossom.
The Murder of Lyn Dawson
In January 1982 Lynette Dawson disappears. Christopher Dawson tells Lynette's friends and family that she simply left, and almost everyone believes he is an abandoned husband.
What It's Like
A show for young people in our community whose voices, stories and perspectives aren't often seen or heard. We hear from kids with same-sex parents, refugees, young people who experience a disability, and more.
North Mission Road
North Mission Road is a documentary style show on truTV that details "unique and compelling" cases of the Los Angeles County Coroner Department. The name of the show is based on the road on which the office of the Los Angeles County Coroner is located.
World's Weirdest Events
A series that explores the unexplained, the unexpected and the unidentifiable. Chris Packham unlocks the secrets behind the world's weirdest events.
The Gift
The gifts of three female artists-an opera singer, a style icon and a painter-are the Cast of this three-part series.
Paul O'Grady's Great British Escape
In this brand new six-part ITV series, presenter Paul O’Grady shares the beautiful sights, stories and secrets of his beloved adopted home county, Kent. With foreign holidays off the cards, Paul’s heading off in search of thrills, spills and misadventure on his very own doorstep, from his Kent farm. He will escape across all corners of the county to discover the weird, wonderful, extraordinary and unusual gems that Kent has to offer. From exploring some of the county’s extraordinary scenery and wildlife to unearthing quirky tales of local history and tradition – Paul is on a mission to share the ultimate Kent staycation and lots of laughter along the way.
Liquid Edge
Liquid Edge is an action sports Series ( 13 One hours ) with focus on all sports in the Ocean, Lakes and Rivers of the world.
HULU
Bride Killa
A double-wordplay series that tells stories of deadly brides who kill on their wedding day, or of sweet brides who fall prey to bridekillas with an “axe to grind.” First comes love, then comes marriage, and for an unlucky few murder.
Prime Video
It Takes a Killer
Some of the world’s most notorious murders are the subject of “It Takes a Killer,” which investigates the crimes from the perspective of the killers, trying to get inside their minds and determine their motives. Leading homicide investigators and experts from such agencies as the FBI and Scotland Yard take a look at the evidence pulled from crime scenes and profile the killer’s behavior to try to piece together the details of each murder, explaining when, why and how each criminal committed the crime. For the wannabe detectives watching the show, the experts also reveal how the crime was solved — which often requires authorities to think like a killer.
Prime Video
Armed and Deadly: Police UK
Last year, the UK's armed police officers out more than 16,000 operations in England and Wales, dealing with marauding fugitives, organised criminals, tense hostage situations and the ever-increasing threat of terrorism. This programme follows operations carried out by armed response teams, combining real footage from the missions with news coverage of the aftermath, and testimony from the officers themselves
Secrets of the SAS: In Their Own Words
What's it like to be in the SAS? What do SAS soldiers do? And how do they feel and what do they think when they're doing it? Based on strikingly candid interviews with former SAS soldiers, this landmark documentary series reveals for the first time the human experience of serving in the world's most famous elite military unit.
LEMMiNO
A string of documentaries on various subjects, mostly unsolved mysteries and the wonders of life.
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
This is the true tale of the biggest scandal ever to engulf the British Royal Family – a forbidden love affair which had a devastating impact. This BBC Select Original Documentary series recounts the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. It would change the royals, the press and British history forever.