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

Programm-Guide - Méindeg, 06.05.2024Elo

00:15
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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02:00
 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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03:00
 New: The Jinx Part Two
New & Exclusive. Delve into the murderous past of Robert Durst in this continuation of the Emmy-winning documentary, meticulously following the case of Susan Berman as it unfolds. (3 of 6)
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04:00
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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05:50
My Icon: Michael Holding
In the next episode of this special series, West Indian cricketing legend Michael Holding discusses the individuals that have inspired him during his life and career.
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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 1)
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07:00
 Discovering: Susan Sarandon
A glimpse into the life and hugely successful career of Academy Award-winning actress and activist, Susan Sarandon. (S10, ep 6)
en
08:00
PL Legends: Jamie Carragher
A profile of former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher. The defender spent his whole senior career at Anfield, winning numerous trophies including the 2005 UEFA Champions League.
en
08:30
 The Last Movie Stars
New & Exclusive. Chapter Six: Luck is an Art: In the wake of their son's death, Joanne enters a career renaissance, and Paul dives deeper into the world of car racing. (S1, ep 6)
en
10:00
 100 Foot Wave
After the WSL competition abruptly ends, the athletes reflect on their beloved, unpredictable sport. Later, Garrett attempts to surf again. (6 of 6)
en
11:00
 Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge
The explosive 1993 interview with Bill Clinton, the embrace of hip-hop, and the 2008 cover-story 'Britney Spears: Inside An American Tragedy'. (5 of 6)
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12:00
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown
Produced by Mick Jagger and directed by Alex Gibney, this documentary features never-before-seen footage and interviews that tell the story of soul legend James Brown.
en
14:15
Superswede
Film exploring the life of Swedish racing legend Ronnie Peterson, whose sudden death as a result of a tragic car crash sent shockwaves across the world.
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16:00
 Christopher Nolan: The Directors
Christopher Nolan: An iconic director with a portfolio of blockbuster films, explore the life and career of silver-screen genius Christopher Nolan. (S7, ep 6)
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17:00
PL Legends: Sheringham
A profile of former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham. The former England international was part of the Red Devils' treble-winning season in 1999.
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17:30
 The Last Movie Stars
New & Exclusive. Chapter Six: Luck is an Art: In the wake of their son's death, Joanne enters a career renaissance, and Paul dives deeper into the world of car racing. (S1, ep 6)
en
19:00
 100 Foot Wave
After the WSL competition abruptly ends, the athletes reflect on their beloved, unpredictable sport. Later, Garrett attempts to surf again. (6 of 6)
en
20:00
 Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge
The explosive 1993 interview with Bill Clinton, the embrace of hip-hop, and the 2008 cover-story 'Britney Spears: Inside An American Tragedy'. (5 of 6)
en
21:00
 New: The Jinx Part Two
New & Exclusive. Delve into the murderous past of Robert Durst in this continuation of the Emmy-winning documentary, meticulously following the case of Susan Berman as it unfolds. (3 of 6)
en
22:00
Bowling For Columbine
Oscar-winning film from Michael Moore investigating the circumstances that lead up to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, and the root cause of America's high homicide rate.
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Programm-Guide - Dënschdeg, 07.05.2024

00:20
Look Away
Women who were groomed in their early teen years come forward to tell their stories as this BAFTA-nominated film exposes sex crimes committed by some of the music industry's biggest stars.
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02:10
No Accident
A deep dive into the legal battle that unfolded after the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017. Contains strong language and racist attitudes.
en
04:00
 Christopher Nolan: The Directors
Christopher Nolan: An iconic director with a portfolio of blockbuster films, explore the life and career of silver-screen genius Christopher Nolan. (S7, ep 6)
en
05:00
 Discovering: Susan Sarandon
A glimpse into the life and hugely successful career of Academy Award-winning actress and activist, Susan Sarandon. (S10, ep 6)
en
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 2)
en
07:00
 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)
en
08:00
 Nora Ephron: The Directors
Nora Ephron: A look at the life and career of the late Nora Ephron, a celebrated director who made a bang on debut with This Is My Life in 1992. (S7, ep 7)
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09:00
 UFO
A 2017 New York Times piece reveals that the Pentagon has spent years studying UFOs. Has first contact already been made? If so, why is the US government covering it up? (S1, ep 1)
en
10:00
 100 Foot Wave
Chapter I - Epsilon: In Nazaré, Portugal, an unprecedented swell from Hurricane Epsilon kicks the 2020 big-wave surfing season into high gear. (S2, ep 1)
en
11:00
 Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge
The rise of Trump's America, Jann Wenner's 2016 post-election interview with President Obama, and the magazine's relationship with Bob Dylan. (6 of 6)
en
12:00
Hawking: Can You Hear Me?
Sky Original documentary exploring the remarkable human story of Stephen Hawking, as family, friends and colleagues speak candidly for the first time about his life.
en
14:00
Missile From The East
The true story of Ernst Degner, a champion East German motorcycle racer who risked his life defecting to West Germany during the Swedish Grand Prix in 1961.
en
16:00
 Nora Ephron: The Directors
Nora Ephron: A look at the life and career of the late Nora Ephron, a celebrated director who made a bang on debut with This Is My Life in 1992. (S7, ep 7)
en
17:00
 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)
en
18:00
 UFO
A 2017 New York Times piece reveals that the Pentagon has spent years studying UFOs. Has first contact already been made? If so, why is the US government covering it up? (S1, ep 1)
en
19:00
 100 Foot Wave
Chapter I - Epsilon: In Nazaré, Portugal, an unprecedented swell from Hurricane Epsilon kicks the 2020 big-wave surfing season into high gear. (S2, ep 1)
en
20:00
 Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge
The rise of Trump's America, Jann Wenner's 2016 post-election interview with President Obama, and the magazine's relationship with Bob Dylan. (6 of 6)
en
21:00
Spielberg
Acclaimed documentarian Susan Lacy pulls back the curtain on the remarkable career of one of the most illustrious filmmakers in the world, Steven Spielberg.
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