Documentary TV Shows

Edwardians in Colour: The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn

88/100

Five part documentary series looking at the incredible collection of early color photographs from the Albert Kahn museum.

Mega Disasters

79/100

Combining science and history, Mega Disasters visits the sites of the most incredible disasters of the past -- and then virtually recreates them in modern times and locations using state-of-the-art computer animation.

If You Really Knew Me

83/100

Follow high school students from different cliques as they experience a transformative one-day program that breaks down barriers between cliques, curbs prejudice and bullying, and changes ... See full summary »

Confessions: Animal Hoarding

71/100

Delves into the hearts and minds of individuals afflicted with this disorder and provides a voice for the family and friends who are determined to prevent their loved ones from spinning ... See full summary »

The Aviators

85/100

A weekly series hosted and produced by pilots featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, the coolest technology and the best fly-in destinations. The Aviators is all-things-aviation: For everyone who has ever gazed skywards.

30 for 30 Shorts

74/100

Inspired by ESPN's anniversary, ESPN Films' 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring films from some of today's finest storytellers. Each filmmaker brings their passion ... See full summary »

United Stats of America

77/100

From the calories we eat to the energy we use, numbers tell amazing stories about who we are and how we live. Travel the country to meet people whose stories bring these numbers to life. ... See full summary »

Secrets of the Manor House

79/100

Each episode concentrates of the history of a grand stately home in Britain. Its fate was often linked to that of one or more great aristocratic families, yet most now need a modern ... See full summary »

India's Frontier Railways

78/100

Three-part series about trains crossing borders in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, reconnecting families, cultures and history

Tales of Irish Castles

75/100

The history of Irish castles throughout history. A terrific look at the majestic history of Ireland presented with the gifted storyteller style you would expect from the Irish perspective.

The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan

82/100

British comedian Romesh Ranganathan investigates if the persisting stereotypes about certain places in the world are exaggerated.

Airport

72/100

A behind the scenes look at the everyday happenings from the people that work at one of the world's busiest international airports, Heathrow.

Restaurant Makeover

72/100

Chefs and Designers renovate the look and menus of restaurants in need of an update.

Moviedrome

76/100

Cult films receive interesting introductions from an expert, before the entire film is screened.

Die Wehrmacht - Eine Bilanz

74/100

The Tube

85/100

A BBC documentary about the London Underground

Forensic Firsts

81/100

DNA Profiling. Toxicology. Ballistics. Today's criminal investigators employ powerful scientific tools to catch bad guys. But where did they come from and how do they really work?

Tagesthemen

59/100

The issues of the day are a newscast of the German TV channel Das Erste. The News Journal differs from the Tagesschau in style and content clearly and regularly from Monday to Thursday at ... See full summary »

NFL Films Presents

86/100

Pinks

64/100

Pinks - Lose the race, Lose your ride! Using the setting of a classic 1950s drag race, PINKS pits contestants in a best two-out-of-three format, with the loser handing over the title (pink ... See full summary »

I Love Toys

67/100

Perfect Disasters

70/100

Tornadoes destroying entire stadiums, solar storms causing a worldwide blackout, typhoons with 200 mph winds, flood that could overflow the Thames Barrier, fire that can burn down entire ... See full summary »

Time

77/100

Eyewitness

87/100

Natural history series based on the Dorling Kindersley children's books.

Catastrophe

80/100

Catastrophe or opportunity depends on your perspective as a victim or survivor. But from the perspective of species catastrophes are an important part of the engine of evolution as this highly scientific series explains.