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1. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,169
2. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 293
3. Secret History (1991– )
Documentary, History
Historical events are extensively re-explored both through written records and systematic examinations in the field.
Stars: Paul McGann, Nigel Anthony, Chris Plumley, Michael Pennington
Votes: 70
4. Newsnight (1980– )
45 min | News
Serious news reports, analysis and no-holds-barred interviews with leading politicians and public figures.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Jeremy Paxman, Emily Maitlis, Gavin Esler
Votes: 213
5. Sad Hill Unearthed (2017)
86 min | Documentary
A documentary following film fans working to restore the set of the climatic graveyard scene from the iconic spaghetti western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).
Director: Guillermo de Oliveira | Stars: Ennio Morricone, James Hetfield, Joe Dante, Clint Eastwood
Votes: 1,831
6. Timewatch (1982– )
50 min | Documentary, History
BBC investigative documentary series noted for its new perspectives on historical events.
Stars: Michael Praed, Peter France, Christopher Andrew, John Tusa
Votes: 155
7. Channel 4 News (I) (1982– )
55 min | News
Britain's most in-depth and probing national evening news bulletin, with political reports, interviews with prominent public figures and arts features.
Stars: Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Liam Dutton, Matt Frei, Cathy Newman
Votes: 235
8. Sergio Leone - L'italiano che inventò l'America (2022)
107 min | Documentary
A worldwide homage by various artists to the legendary italian director Sergio Leone, pioneer in the western genre and famous for the creation of the subgenre "speghetti western".
Director: Francesco Zippel | Stars: Sergio Leone, Dario Argento, Darren Aronofsky, Jacques Audiard
Votes: 751
9. Timeshift (2002–2017)
60 min | Documentary
Series looking at changes in British society, employing archive footage from the BBC and other sources.
Stars: Veronika Hyks, Tamsin Greig, Kim Newman, Andrew Martin
Votes: 74
10. Strange But True? (1993–1997)
30 min | Biography, Mystery
Michael Aspel explores stories of the unexplained.
Stars: Michael Aspel, Ian Cullen, Jenny Randles, Gary Anello
Votes: 132
11. Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy (2021)
PG-13 | 135 min | Documentary, Biography
As he enters his eighth decade in the movies, Warner Bros. celebrates this cinematic icon - actor, producer, director, master filmmaker - with 9 new documentaries covering the entire breadth of Eastwood's remarkable career.
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Jeff Teravainen, Morgan Freeman, Martin Scorsese
Votes: 78
12. Días de cine (1991– )
60 min | News
Antonio Gasset hosts this show in which recently released movies and DVDs are thoughtfully discussed in a documentary-like way.
Stars: Gerardo Sánchez, Elena S. Sánchez, Antonio Gasset, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo
Votes: 334
13. Everyman (1977– )
50 min | Documentary
Long-running BBC documentary series, often focussing on issues of a religious nature.
Stars: Peter France, Vanya Kewley, Jenni Murray, David Jessel
Votes: 32
14. Question Time (1979– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Politicians, public office-holders and celebrities face questions on topical issues from a studio audience.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Robin Day, Peter Sissons, Fiona Bruce
Votes: 413
15. Revealed (2002– )
60 min | Documentary
The real Nazi Temple Of Doom! Discover the link to Adolf Hitler's search for the Holy Grail and Heinrich Himmler's shrine to the SS. Find out how a group of experts pieced together the ... See full summary »
Stars: Andrew Cook, Piers Gibbon, Donald Rumbelow, Mark Halliley
Votes: 58
16. Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)
99 min | Documentary, Biography
Karloff, examining his illustrious 60-year career in the entertainment industry and his enduring legacy as one of the icons of 20th century popular culture.
Director: Thomas Hamilton | Stars: Ron Perlman, Guillermo del Toro, Christopher Plummer, Caroline Munro
Votes: 360
17. Richard & Judy (2001–2009)
60 min | Talk-Show
Magazine programme featuring news items, expert advice and celebrity interviews.
Stars: Richard Madeley, Judy Finnigan, Raj Persaud, Mike McClean
Votes: 437
18. Britain's Best Sitcom (2004– )
60 min | Comedy
The British public vote for their favourite 100 TV sitcoms
Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Stephanie Cole, Jimmy Perry
Votes: 27
19. The Spaghetti West (2005 Video)
65 min | Documentary
A visual history of Italian western cinema in the 60s and 70s.
Director: David Gregory | Stars: Ferdinando Baldi, Manolo Bolognini, Enzo G. Castellari, Sergio Corbucci
Votes: 280
20. Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone (2001 Video)
20 min | Documentary
Personalities, enthusiasts, actors, writers and others take a look back at Sergio Leone's final film "Once Upon a Time in America", sharing good stories and also sad ones about one of the ... See full summary »
Director: Howard Hill | Stars: Carla Leone, Piero De Bernardi, Enrico Medioli, Arnon Milchan
Votes: 233
21. Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros Years (2018)
101 min | Documentary
The untold story of Hammer at Warner Bros, and the relationship that produced some of the British company's finest films.
Director: Marcus Hearn | Stars: Lisa Bowerman, Veronica Carlson, John Carson, Steve Chibnall
Votes: 107
22. Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008 TV Movie)
105 min | Documentary
An exploration into the invention of the crime genre in storytelling and the impact it would have during the infant years of cinema. Early Hollywood stars and directors are examined through... See full summary »
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Rudy Behlmer, Robert Benton, Sheri Chinen Biesen
Votes: 176
23. Design Classics (1987–1990)
Documentary
Stars: Jancis Robinson, Alex Cox, Milton Glaser, Christopher Frayling
24. Karloff, the Gentle Monster (2006 Video)
38 min | Documentary, Short
Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Boris Karloff.
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Gregory W. Mank, Richard Gordon, Steve Haberman, Joe Dante
Votes: 112
25. The Flesh and the Fury: X-posing Twins of Evil (2012)
84 min | Documentary, Horror
The shocking true story behind the making of Hammer Films notorious vampire saga.
Director: Daniel Griffith | Stars: Wayne Kinsey, Joe Dante, Kim Newman, Tim Lucas
Votes: 43
26. Bauhaus: The Face of the 20th Century (1994 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary
Traces the development of the Bauhaus movement (1919-1933) from its formation in Weimar by Walter Gropius to the establishment of the Bauhaus School in Dessau to its last stand in a derelict factory in Berlin.
Director: Julia Cave | Stars: Frank Whitford, Charles Jencks, Christopher Frayling, George Adams
Votes: 103
27. In Search of Dracula with Mark Gatiss (2020 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary
The comedian and writer examines the history of the iconic horror character. He meets actors, film experts and historians as he explores how the Count has made the transition from page to screen.
Director: Nathan Landeg | Stars: Mark Gatiss, Claes Bang, Stephanie Beacham, Isla Blair
Votes: 117
28. Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story (2022 Video)
120 min | Documentary
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story takes a deeper look at the life and career of Boris Karloff, from 1931 to 1969, exploring films such as The Ghoul, The Walking Dead (1936), Charlie Chan... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Hamilton | Stars: Peter Asher, Diane Aubrey, Orson Bean, Jaymz Bee
29. Le documentaire culturel (2008– )
Documentary
Shown on Arte, 'Le Documentaire Culturel', a series of documentaries about art and cultural issues broadcast on Wednesday evenings, aims to arouse curiosity and encourage reflection. It also offers in-depth content and great accessibility.
Stars: Pierre Assouline, Philippe Sollers, Sophie Carrier, Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain
30. Film Genre (2002)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Peter Firth, Donald Richie, Ridley Scott, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 27
31. Strictly Courtroom (2008 TV Movie)
89 min | Documentary
A look at the portrayals of courtroom trials in film history.
Director: Georgina Harvey | Stars: Martin Shaw, Clive Stafford Smith, Derek Malcolm, Stella Bruzzi
Votes: 132
32. The Face of Tutankhamun (1992– )
197 min | Documentary, History
Series following the quest of archaeologist Howard Carter for the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb.
Stars: Christopher Frayling, Mohamed Al-Fayed, Zandra Rhodes, Bob Brier
Votes: 33
33. The DVD Collection (2001–2005)
Documentary
Stars: Stuart Maconie, Richard Jobson, Antonia Quirke, Adam Smith
34. David Bowie Is (2013)
99 min | Documentary
Directors: Hamish Hamilton, Katy Mullan | Stars: Vicky Broackes, Geoffrey Marsh, Kansai Yamamoto, Jonathan Barnbrook
Votes: 124
35. Ennio Morricone (1995 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary
A documentary exploring the life and work of the great Italian composer.
Director: David M. Thompson | Stars: Ennio Morricone, Bruno Battisti D'Amario, Bernardo Bertolucci, John Boorman
Votes: 98
36. Thinking Aloud (1984–1987)
40 min
Stars: Michael Ignatieff, Bryan Magee, Bernard Williams, Richard Gregory
37. Dracula's Bram Stoker (2003 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Biography
A chronicle of the life of Bram Stoker, author of the classic novel Dracula.
Director: Sinead O'Brien | Stars: Morgan Heasley, Noel Dobbs, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Roy Foster
Votes: 42
38. Turning Like Clockwork (2011 Video)
26 min | Documentary, Short
An absorbing look back at the cultural impact and lasting influence of Stanley Kubrick's uncompromising masterpiece, featuring interviews with Malcolm McDowell, Christiane Kubrick, Oliver ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: James Mangold, Oliver Stone, Paul Greengrass, Malcolm McDowell
Votes: 65
39. Horror Icons: Boris Karloff
54 min | Documentary | Filming
Director: Thomas Hamilton | Star: Christopher Frayling
40. An Opera of Violence (2003 Video)
29 min | Documentary, Short
Part one of the making of Sergio Leone's Once Upon A Time In The West.
Director: Lancelot Narayan | Stars: Christopher Frayling, Tonino Delli Colli, Gabriele Ferzetti, Bernardo Bertolucci
Votes: 206
41. Sergio Leone: The Way I See Things (2006)
62 min | Documentary
Director: Giulio Reale | Stars: Eugenio Alabiso, Nino Baragli, Claudia Cardinale, Piero De Bernardi
Votes: 56
42. Saturday Review (1986–1990)
Documentary
Stars: Russell Davies, Minette Marrin, Eric Griffiths, Jonathan Meades
43. British Film Forever (2007)
90 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Jessica Hynes, Timothy Spall, Nick Moran, Ronald Neame
Votes: 112
44. Once Upon a Time in Europe (2001– )
Documentary
The end of the fifties through to the mid-seventies witnessed an explosion in genre cinema throughout Europe. This coincided with the appearance of several new trends in European ... See full summary »
Stars: Carlos Aguilar, Alessandro Alessandroni, Dario Argento, John Barry
Votes: 133
45. Sergio Leone: Cinema, Cinema (2001 TV Movie)
105 min | Documentary
Despite his short filmography, Sergio Leone is considered one of the most important European directors. His westerns made a mark in the history of genre cinema and continue to influence new... See full summary »
Directors: Manel Mayol, Carles Prats | Stars: Carlos Aguilar, Alessandro Alessandroni, Dario Argento, Damiano Damiani
Votes: 58
46. Stairway to Heaven (2007)
53 min | Documentary
Narrated by Kenneth Branagh, Stairway to Heaven chronicles the rebuilding of the Saladin minbar and its restoration in the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, and how a tragic event's consequences came to symbolize the renaissance of Islamic art.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, King Charles III, Ghazi bin Muhammad, Christopher Frayling
47. Thursday Night Live (1997– )
Debate show; A national version of Central Weekend (1986)
Stars: Nicky Campbell, Andrew Neil, Kim Clifford, Christopher Frayling
48. Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned (2014 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Some of the BBC's more bizarre decisions to ban songs from Frankie's "Relax" to George Formby to Abba's "Waterloo" which was taken off the playlist during the Gulf War.
Director: Jenny Macleod | Stars: Liza Tarbuck, Dave Atkey, George Avakian, Mark Biddiss
Votes: 23
49. He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008 Video)
25 min | Short
A look at the classic Universal Studios monsters brought to life by the iconic makeup artist.
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Nick Dudman, Kevin Haney, Rick Baker, Scott Essman
Votes: 82
50. Vampires: Why They Bite (2010 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Ray Easmon | Stars: Lisa Hilton, Cecilia de Felice, Christopher Frayling, Edi Gathegi
Votes: 27