Documentary TV Shows

Three Men in Another Boat

74/100

Very Bad Men

71/100

Each episode details the methods of fraud, bigamy, crimes of passion, murder and the horrendous impact these men have had on their victim's lives, leaving little doubt that these are some Very Bad Men!

Renegade Cut

80/100

A documentary series about various film topics.

Animal Odd Couples

75/100

Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin sets off on a worldwide journey of discovery to find out why animals of different species make friends with each other as well as why apex predators make friends with humans.

Everyday Miracles: The Genius of Sofas, Stockings and Scanners

75/100

Home: Mark Miodownik shows that some of the everyday objects that are often taken for granted are in fact little pieces of domestic magic.

Secrets of the Bible

63/100

Treasures of Ancient Greece

76/100

Series in which Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.

Mountain: Life at the Extreme

84/100

A landmark 3-part series from the BBC's Natural History Unit revealing the extraordinary animals and remarkable people who make a home in the iconic mountain ranges of the world. There is ... See full summary »

Kink

72/100

The subjects profiled in KINK embrace their sexual fantasies - and aren't afraid to share them. Unashamedly inviting the cameras into their private lives, they reveal their innermost ... See full summary »

British Isles: A Natural History

77/100

This is a compelling 8 part documentary that examines the evolution of the British Isles - its landscape and wildlife that have evolved through climatic, geological and human change.

Amazing Planet

76/100

Rebels and Redcoats

77/100

A history of the American War of Independence.

Killer Instinct with Rob Bredl

84/100

In Killer Instinct you can see the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the chase, going for the kill. Wildlife expert (and crazy Aussie) Rob Bredl hosts this spectacular range of programs... See full summary »

Raging Planet

75/100

Take a thrilling ride right into the heart of the planet's most amazing forces - revealing the speed of a twister, the power of a hurricane, the lethal force of a lightning bolt, the ... See full summary »

The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

84/100

The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are annual lectures by the Royal Institution presenting scientific subjects the general public in an entertaining manner (since 1825), this series was broadcast by BBC Two from 1966-1999.

Cinéastes de notre temps

85/100

The Serial Killers

71/100

Autumnwatch

73/100

Wild Indonesia

79/100

Strung out along 5,000 kilometers of the Equator, between Asia and Australia, Indonesia's 17,000 islands make up the largest and most varied archipelago on earth. From freezing glaciers to ... See full summary »

The States

82/100

The States takes a detailed look at what makes each of the 50 states special. Each episode features five states each and has interviews with native celebrities talking about their home state.

Situation Critical

81/100

American documentary television series. Produced in conjunction with the National Geographic Channel, the series examines various disasters or violent incidents. It replaced Seconds From ... See full summary »

Real Crime

74/100

Each episode examines a notorious crime and includes interviews with relatives of the victims.

Ross Kemp: Battle for the Amazon

79/100

Frauen, die Geschichte machten

73/100

Cleopatra, Jeanne D'Arc, Elizabeth I, Katharina the Great, Luise von Preußen and Sophie Scholl -- they are all women from strongly contrasting eras and with different backgrounds - but they... See full summary »

Beyond the Horizon

86/100

A ten-week series that focuses on the future of humanity.