Sky Documentaries

Sky Documentaries

Uncover the story behind the story with Sky Documentaries - from headline-grabbing scandals and celebrity biographies to sporting moments and the real, fascinating stories of everyday people.

United Kingdom

Televizní program - Středa, 8.5.2024Nyní

02:00
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
New & Exclusive. Documentary on Albert Brooks, centred around a candid conversation between the comedian and Rob Reiner. Includes interviews with Larry David, Sarah Silverman and more.
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03:50
Children Of Shanghai
Bear Grylls narrates this powerful film about China's first generation of foster children, hearing their stories and reuniting them with their foster families.
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05:00
 Discovering: Christopher Plummer
A look into the life and legacy of Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer, who has sadly passed away. (S10, ep 7)
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06:00
 The Story Of Late Night
Series tracking the history of late-night TV, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon and more. (S1, ep 3)
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07:00
 Discovering: Jeff Bridges
A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit. (S10, ep 8)
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08:00
Antoine Fuqua: The Directors
Antoine Fuqua: Take a look at the life and career of Antoine Fuqua, a highly successful director with films like Training Day and The Equalizer in his portfolio. (S7, ep 8)
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09:00
 UFO
When a team of elite Navy pilots encounter an unidentified aerial phenomena in 2004, conversations around UFOs moves from the fringes to the centre of the Pentagon. (S1, ep 2)
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10:00
 100 Foot Wave
Chapter II - The Circus is Burning: When the first epic swell of the season leads to chaos in the water and on the cliffs, Nazaré officials announce a surf ban. (S2, ep 2)
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11:00
 The Russell Murders: Who Killed Lin & Megan?
Horrific Crime, No Suspect: This first episode looks at the murder of Lin and Megan Russell and Kent police's year-long hunt for a suspect. (1 of 3)
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12:00
Kareem: Minority Of One
Award-winning documentary. An intimate and rare look into the life and career of one of basketball's most celebrated athletes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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13:50
My Icon: Natasha Jonas
In the next episode of this special series, Britain's first female Olympic boxer Natasha Jonas discusses the individuals that have inspired her during her life and career.
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14:00
Ali & Cavett: The Tale Of The Tapes
A look at the legacy of boxing superstar Muhammad Ali, presented in a new light through footage of his candid appearances on The Dick Cavett Show.
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16:00
Antoine Fuqua: The Directors
Antoine Fuqua: Take a look at the life and career of Antoine Fuqua, a highly successful director with films like Training Day and The Equalizer in his portfolio. (S7, ep 8)
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17:00
 Discovering: Jeff Bridges
A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit. (S10, ep 8)
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18:00
 UFO
When a team of elite Navy pilots encounter an unidentified aerial phenomena in 2004, conversations around UFOs moves from the fringes to the centre of the Pentagon. (S1, ep 2)
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19:00
 100 Foot Wave
Chapter II - The Circus is Burning: When the first epic swell of the season leads to chaos in the water and on the cliffs, Nazaré officials announce a surf ban. (S2, ep 2)
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20:00
 The Russell Murders: Who Killed Lin & Megan?
Horrific Crime, No Suspect: This first episode looks at the murder of Lin and Megan Russell and Kent police's year-long hunt for a suspect. (1 of 3)
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21:00
Pete Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin
Experience Libertines rock star Pete Doherty's struggle with drug addiction, captured through raw footage over a period of 10 years. Contains strong language, drug use and flashing images.
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23:00
 The Jinx Part Two
New & Exclusive. Saving My Tears Until It's Official: Prosecutors revisit the 1982 disappearance of Bob's first wife Kathie and claim that Susan helped Bob cover up the crime. (3 of 6)
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Televizní program - Čtvrtek, 9.5.2024

00:00
15 Minutes Of Shame
Film from Monica Lewinsky and Catfish's Max Joseph examining the rise of public shaming and 'cancel culture' in today's society. Contains very strong language.
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01:40
Red Elvis: The Cold War Cowboy
The extraordinary tale of Dean Reed, the American popstar who packed out stadiums in the 70s and inspired a generation, until he was found drowned in a lake in East Berlin.
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03:30
King Otto
A story celebrating Greece's biggest football triumph back in 2004, and 'King' Otto Rehhagel, the coach that led them to victory.
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05:00
 Discovering: Jeff Bridges
A glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit. (S10, ep 8)
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06:00
The Story Of Late Night
Series tracking the history of late-night TV, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon and more. (S1, ep 4)
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07:00
 Discovering: Sean Connery
A look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery. (S10, ep 9)
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08:00
 Barry Levinson: The Directors
Barry Levinson: The life and career of Barry Levinson, an Academy Award-winning director, is one of success. Take a look back at his contributions towards the film industry. (S7, ep 9)
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09:00
 UFO
With the world reeling from the New York Times bombshell, some begin to wonder if the government may be using the alien narrative to cover up something more sinister. (S1, ep 3)
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10:00
 100 Foot Wave
Chapter III - Jaws: Confronted with unfavourable conditions in Nazaré, Justine turns to the Pacific to face her fears. (S2, ep 3)
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11:00
 The Russell Murders: Who Killed Lin & Megan?
The Media Vs. Michael Stone: Return to the gripping courtroom drama of the 1998 trial, where Michael Stone's past comes back to haunt him. (2 of 3)
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12:00
The Golden Boy: Oscar De La Hoya
An emerging Oscar De La Hoya cements himself as a boxing superstar. But what lurks beneath the surface threatens to implode his carefully crafted public persona. (1 of 2)
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13:30
The Golden Boy: Oscar De La Hoya
After years of damaging and self-destructive behaviour, Oscar De La Hoya finally begins to take stock of his life and relationships and looks to find forgiveness. (2 of 2)
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15:00
 Urban Secrets
Experience actor Alan Cumming's tour of the UK, as he uncovers the secrets of Britain's cities. Beginning in London, he travels from St Paul's Cathedral to Soho. (1/8)
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16:00
 Barry Levinson: The Directors
Barry Levinson: The life and career of Barry Levinson, an Academy Award-winning director, is one of success. Take a look back at his contributions towards the film industry. (S7, ep 9)
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17:00
 Discovering: Sean Connery
A look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery. (S10, ep 9)
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18:00
 UFO
With the world reeling from the New York Times bombshell, some begin to wonder if the government may be using the alien narrative to cover up something more sinister. (S1, ep 3)
en
19:00
 100 Foot Wave
Chapter III - Jaws: Confronted with unfavourable conditions in Nazaré, Justine turns to the Pacific to face her fears. (S2, ep 3)
en
20:00
 The Russell Murders: Who Killed Lin & Megan?
The Media Vs. Michael Stone: Return to the gripping courtroom drama of the 1998 trial, where Michael Stone's past comes back to haunt him. (2 of 3)
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21:00
 Liverpool Narcos
Cocaine: By the 1990s a cocaine boom had really taken off - and the deadliest chapter in Liverpool's drugs war had begun. (3 of 3)
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