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- DirectorJason AronStarsSteven SpielbergMichael J. FoxRobert ZemeckisA look at the immense cultural impact of the Back to the Future trilogy 30 years after McFly and Brown went on an epic adventure.
- DirectorCharlie ShackletonStarsIssei SagawaAmy EbbuttConstructed entirely from existing films, Fear Itself is a personal journey through fear and cinema that asks whether horror movies know us better than we know ourselves.
- DirectorNick BroomfieldJoan ChurchillStarsAileen WuornosNick BroomfieldTerry Humphreys-SlayNick Broomfield's second documentary about serial killer Aileen Wuornos, focusing on her mental state on death row.
- DirectorMolly DineenStarsGeri HornerKing Charles IIIMolly DineenTV documentary which shows the roller-coaster career of the former Spice Girl, Geri Horner, including very candid behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with her.
- DirectorMichael MooreStarsMichael MooreGeorge W. BushBen AffleckMichael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11 and how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
- DirectorAlex HolmesStarsReed AlbergottiBetsy AndreuFrankie AndreuThis documentary is an intimate but explosive story about the man behind the greatest fraud in sporting history. Lance Armstrong enriched himself by cheating his fans, his sport and the truth.
- DirectorIan DenyerStarsMel BDavid BeckhamVictoria BeckhamA closer look at what it's really like to be a Spice Girl - focusing on their tour of the USA.
- DirectorLuc JacquetStarsMorgan FreemanRomane BohringerCharles BerlingIn the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family.
- DirectorAndrew AbbottRussell LevenStarsMark KermodeLeslie HendryHoward Booker Bridges IITakes a look at the rise and fall of Linda Lovelace, the first porn star.
- DirectorDavid BarnardStarsSpice GirlsGeri HornerVictoria BeckhamJoe Louis Walker, live in Istanbul in 1995. It was my first time performing in Turkey. We were very surprised to find the audience very supportive and knowledgeable. Musicians are always asked 'What kind of audience was it'' My answer is usually 'There's mostly two kinds: the kind of which the music hits them in the head, or in the heart.' That night's audience was hit in both places.
- DirectorJulie ShawStarsMichael JacksonMartin BashirGavin ArvizoMartin Bashir conducts a rare interview with Michael Jackson and is given unprecedented access to the reclusive performer's private life.
- DirectorAlek KeshishianStarsMadonnaDonna DeLoryNiki HarisDocumentary following singer Madonna on her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.
- DirectorDaniel FarrandsAndrew KaschStarsHeather LangenkampStacey AldenErika AndersonExplore the origins of "dream demon" Freddy Krueger in this award-winning documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!
- DirectorMatthew T. JohnstonStarsChris ArreguinCruz BeckhamDavid BeckhamAn insider's look at the life of former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and her world famous footballer husband David Beckham as they move their family from England to Southern California.
- DirectorSuzannah WanderStarsSiobhan AthwalMel BVictoria Beckham
- DirectorWilliam ShatnerStarsWilliam ShatnerD.C. FontanaDavid GerroldThe story of the struggle to create the television series, Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).
- DirectorWilliam ShatnerStarsWilliam ShatnerPatrick StewartAvery BrooksThe Captains is a feature length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed Starship captains within the illustrious science-fiction franchise.
- DirectorRyan TurekStarsDavid ArquetteBrian AveryLisa BeachA year in the making, Still Screaming is the definitive documentary on the making of the iconic Scream movies. Dive into the fascinating success story of the classic trilogy with on-set footage and photos, and dozens of brand new interviews with cast and crew from all the films including Wes Craven, Neve Campbell, Liev Schreiber, Henry Winkler, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Laurie Metcalf, Parker Posey, Scott Foley and many others. Written and Directed by Ryan Turek and Produced by Anthony Masi.
- DirectorAsif KapadiaStarsAmy WinehouseMitch WinehouseMark RonsonArchival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
- DirectorRichard SandersStarsMatt FreiJeb BushAnn CoulterChannel 4's former Washington correspondent Matt Frei examines the colourful and at times mad world of presidential hopeful Donald Trump, who has risen to prominence in the current campaign by courting controversy.
- DirectorSally NorrisStarsSophie RaworthQueen Elizabeth IIKate WilliamsDocumentary comparing the lives of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, neither of whom was expected to become queen, shown on the occasion when the length of Queen Elizabeth's reign exceeded that of Queen Victoria's, making her Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
- DirectorAshley GethingStarsMatthew BarzunPrincess BeatriceDavid BeckhamTo celebrate the upcoming 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II this documentary enjoys privileged access to the Queen and many members of the Royal Family following their work at home and abroad.
- StarsPaterson JosephBarack ObamaNancy PelosiThrough unique access to the President, his inner circle and his political rivals this four-part series tells the story of how Barack Obama tried to reshape the United States and the cost to himself, his party and the nation.
- DirectorCarol MorleyStarsZawe AshtonAlix Luka-CainAlistair AbrahamsA filmmaker sets out to discover the life of Joyce Vincent, who died in her bedsit in North London in 2003. Her body wasn't discovered for three years, and newspaper reports offered few details of her life - not even a photograph.
- StarsTom HollanderSusan GeorgeStephanie BeachamA group of famous faces travel to India to see if retiring in India would be better than retiring in England.
- DirectorJohn BridcutStarsKing Charles IIIPrincess AlexandraSarah Armstrong-JonesA unique celebration of the Queen's ninety years as she reaches her landmark birthday in April. Film-maker John Bridcut has been granted special access to the complete collection of Her Majesty's personal ciné films, shot by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen herself, as well as by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Much of it has never been seen publicly before. Various members of the Royal Family are filmed watching this private footage and contributing their own personal insights and their memories of the woman they know both as a member of their own close family and as queen. Among those taking part are the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, the Princess Royal, the Duke of Kent and his sister Princess Alexandra, who has never before given an interview.
- DirectorIan RoumainStarsJayne AtkinsonPaget BrewsterL. Scott CaldwellActresses talk about their personal lives and dealing with a balance between family responsibilities and being a professional actor.
- DirectorRob EpsteinJeffrey FriedmanStarsAnjelica HustonBilly CrystalTom HanksThe history of the Academy Awards.
- DirectorShane O'SullivanStarsJohn F. KennedyLee Harvey OswaldNigel BarberUsing archival footage, interviews and dramatic reconstruction, "Killing Oswald" explores the mystery of how and why John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald were assassinated in 1963.
- DirectorMorgan NevilleStarsKeith RichardsAnthony DeCurtisSteve JordanA portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.
- StarsSteven AveryDolores AveryLaura NiriderFilmed over a 10-year period, Steven Avery, a DNA exoneree who, while in the midst of exposing corruption in local law enforcement, finds himself the prime suspect in a grisly new crime.
- DirectorPhil Nobile Jr.StarsRob NaughtonRob ZombieAnthony Masi"Halloween: The Inside Story" takes a look at one of the most successful film franchises of all time as it goes behind the scenes of John Carpenter's "Halloween," the "frightfest" that redefined the horror genre in the late 1970s. Viewers will learn how writer and director John Carpenter made movie magic on a shoestring budget and how the costume department created one of the most iconic horror villains in movie history by spray-painting a mask of Captain Kirk. It's an inside look at Michael Myers and the Halloween terror he unleashes on the poor teenagers of Haddonfield, Illinois.
- DirectorArthur CaryStarsLouis TherouxJimmy SavileKat WardIn light of numerous allegations of abuse and sexual violence against the late Sir Jimmy Savile, Louis Theroux re-examines his media relationship with the enigmatic public figure.
- DirectorSpike LeeStarsMichael JacksonJackson 5Berry GordyA look at the life of the late pop star Michael Jackson from his early days at Motown Records to the release of his hit 1979 album, Off the Wall.
- DirectorVictoria JamesStarsJeremy PaxmanJen BenderCassandra FairbanksDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton are two of the most hated and least trusted presidential candidates ever. Jeremy Paxman visits Washington and beyond to ask political experts and voters why America is facing such an unpopular choice.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughChadden HunterGordon BuchananDavid Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.
- StarsMichael MosleyA group of 15 volunteers aged between 10 and 59 are transported back to Victorian London as they spend three weeks living and working in a recreation of the notorious Old Nichol slum in Bethnal Green in London's East End.
- DirectorJon GreenhalghStarsJohn du PontDave SchultzMike GostigianDocumentary filmmaker Jon Greenhalgh examines the life of Dave Schultz, a professional wrestler who was part of 'Team Foxcatcher', funded by multi-millionaire John du Pont.
- StarsRebecca GethingsWalt DisneyMargaret WinklerTwo-part biographical documentary on the life, career and legacy of Walt Disney. Making use of recently released archive footage, interviews and classic scenes from his films.
- DirectorDavid AustinAndrew MorahanCaroline TrueStarsGeorge MichaelGeorge Michael live in concert.
- DirectorFrancis WhatelyStarsSamantha BondPierce BrosnanBilly ConnollyDocumentary celebrating the life and career of the veteran actress, looking back at the high points of her 60-year career on stage and screen. With clips of her greatest performances and tributes from those she has worked with.
- 20161h 35mTV-147.9 (3.6K)TV Movie78MetascoreDirectorAlexis BloomFisher StevensStarsDebbie ReynoldsCarrie FisherTodd FisherAn intimate portrait of actress Debbie Reynolds and her relationship with her beloved children, Carrie and Todd.
- StarsDarragh MacIntyrePolice and social services were baffled when an elderly man with an American accent was found wandering the streets of Hereford. Reporter Darragh MacIntyre follows the clues to the U.S. to unravel the mystery.
- DirectorPaul BerczellerMark RadiceStarsMatt FreiLady Bird JohnsonJohn F. KennedyDocumentary telling the remarkable story of Donald Trump's family history, an extraordinary immigration success story. What can we learn about the next President of the United States from his background?
- DirectorLeo BurleyStarsIan McKellenCherie LunghiAnne FeatherstoneThe actor and civil-rights activist delves into his family history and discovers one of his ancestors was a Victorian political activist, another was linked to the theatre. He learns his family have a link to an ancient landmark.
- DirectorEleanor ScoonesStarsGreg DaviesCherie LunghiThe comedian investigates his Welsh roots and gets more than he bargained for when he identifies a wayward great-grandfather. His journey uncovers everything from illegitimate children to royal connections.
- DirectorSarah FeltesStarsCherylCherie LunghiPaul ReedSinger Cheryl traces her roots and discovers a sea-faring ancestor and a family tragedy. She also learns the story of her great-grandfather, who fought in WWI.
- DirectorHelen NixonStarsDanny DyerCherie LunghiThe actor wants to know more about his tough, working-class family in the East End of London, but gets more than he expected when he unearths an extraordinary lineage stretching back to the 11th century.
- DirectorChristopher BruceStarsJennifer AnistonGertrude FarbermanLee KudrowSince childhood, Lisa Kudrow has known that her grandmother Gertrude had it tough. Gertrude's mother, Meri, perished in the Holocaust. Lisa's father recalls hearing about her death from a young Polish sailor, a cousin named Yuri who was last seen in New York in the late 1940s. Lisa's father never forgot Yuri for warning him and his family to leave their village for safety before the Nazi army invasion. From Los Angeles to Belarus, to the actual village where Meri once lived, Lisa's journey reveals clues leading her to something neither she nor her father ever thought possible.
- DirectorChristopher BruceStarsSarah Jessica ParkerMocean MelvinD. Joshua TaylorIn this riveting series premiere, Sarah Jessica Parker embarks on an exciting adventure into the unknown to learn about her family tree. With the help of Ancestry.com, Sarah Jessica's story takes her on not one, but two awe-inspiring journeys first to Northern California and then to Salem, Massachusetts.
- DirectorSue HillsStarsJane SeymourCherie LunghiThe actress grew up in London but knows her father's family originated in Poland and has long suspected that they suffered during the Holocaust. She uncovers a story of separated family members trying to keep one step ahead of the Nazis.
- StarsChris O'DonnellMocean MelvinCherie LunghiIn memory of his late father, actor Chris O'Donnell investigates the paternal side of his family and finds ancestors on the frontlines of American history. Chris explores a patriotic legacy and a family devotion that extends deeper than he ever imagined.
- DirectorRupert SmithStarsMocean MelvinSteve BuscemiDorothy BuscemiGolden Globe winner Steve Buscemi embarks on a journey to find the rogues and villains in his ancestral past.
- DirectorChris WilsonStarsAlan CarrMark StrongCarr explores his family's connection with football, he also finds out about a mysterious name change on his mothers side of the family as well as finding out about a hidden chapter of social history.
- DirectorMinoo BhatiaStarsJulie WaltersCherie LunghiCelia ImrieJulie follows her roots back to Ireland. On the trail of her great-grandfather Anthony Clarke, Julie's journey takes her to County Mayo where she discovers Anthony was at the centre of a revolutionary movement fighting for land rights.
- DirectorGrace ChapmanStarsRicky TomlinsonCherie LunghiComedian Ricky Tomlinson discovers a series of family tragedies caused by poverty, harsh working conditions and social injustice in 19th century Liverpool, which only reaffirms his (head)strong leftist beliefs.
- DirectorMatt TaylorStarsJohn AltmanJune BrownNatalie CassidyThe EastEnders (1985) actress looks back on her life and career in this special programme to mark her 90th birthday. Featuring contributions from those who have worked alongside her.
- DirectorEzra EdelmanStarsKareem Abdul-JabbarMike AlbaneseMuhammad AliA chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.
- DirectorRussell EnglandStarsJerry HallCherie LunghiJerry knows that her family were originally from Oldham but wants to know how they ended up in America. She discovers a story stretching from the cotton mills of Lancashire to the Texas plains and a possible connection to a folk hero.
- DirectorArchie PowellStarsFrances de la TourCherie LunghiJoanne BaileyThe actress uncovers the story of a secret lover, an illegitimate child and a landmark divorce case as she investigates her three-times great grandmother. But the scandal doesn't stop there as she looks into the life of the Delavel family.
- DirectorOliver BootleStarsSunetra SarkerCherie LunghiThe actress sets out to explore her Bengali heritage. Starting in Kolkata she learns of her great-grandfather's activism in colonial Bengal. She also learns of her family's involvement in Bangladesh's war of independence.
- DirectorChristopher BruceStarsJohn HurtMark StrongAlthough John Hurt was born in England, he is proud of his Irish heritage and hopes he will be able to discover the truth about an illegitimate daughter in his family tree.
- DirectorDavid VincentStarsWarwick DavisCherie LunghiThe actor uncovers a story involving bigamy, syphilis and blacking up as a minstrel as he explores his family history. Can he discover why his grandmother never knew her own father?
- DirectorSamantha PetersStarsBette MidlerAlan Yentob
- StarsJulie WaltersDuncan PrestonMaxine PeakeOur Friend Victoria is a six-part series in which Victoria's archive is introduced and celebrated by her friends, peers and co-stars. Victoria's rich and varied career spanned four decades, won her a raft of awards including six BAFTA's and deep affection from the British public. This is a chance to honour and appreciate her most iconic work all over again alongside some re-discovered treats.
- DirectorArchie PowellStarsTwiggyCherie LunghiTwiggy grew up in a close-knit family in London, but her mother told her almost nothing about her relations, not even her grandmother's name.
- DirectorVictoria JamesStarsJeremy PaxmanSteve BannonKellyanne ConwayAs President Trump reaches the milestone 100th day in office Jeremy Paxman travels around the U.S. seeing the effects of his polices and meets critics and supporters to assess the Trump presidency.
- DirectorMaurice MayStarsDarragh MacIntyreChi OnwurahJon MatejcekFacebook may know more about us than any company in history, but what does it do with that data? Darragh MacIntyre sees how powerful algorithms allow us to be directly targeted and asks if Facebook is now too big to be regulated.
- StarsJulian BarrattSteve ParkerLinda MillerFollowing the construction of the Crossrail railway line branded the Elizabeth line throughout the years to completion.S2.E1 'The Final Countdown' (2017) ; 2.2 'The Final Countdown' (2017).
S3.E1 'Under Pressure, Over Budget' (2019) ; S3.E2 'Under Pressure, Over Budget' (2019).
S4.E1 'Inside the Elizabeth Line' (2022) ; S4:E2 'Inside the Elizabeth Line'. - DirectorFrancis WhatelyStarsDavid BowieEarl SlickGail Ann DorseyA documentary about David Bowie's final two albums "The Next Day" (2013) and "Blackstar" (2016) and Broadway musical "Lazarus".
- DirectorFrancis HanlyStarsHoward GoodallThe BeatlesPaul McCartneyWith visually striking elements and never-heard-before recording session outtakes, award-winning composer and music historian Howard Goodall looks back at the creation and ongoing influence of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
- StarsNick RobinsonKatie PerriorGeorge OsborneTheresa May's election gamble has backfired with catastrophic results for the Conservative Party, while Jeremy Corbyn has exceeded expectations. Nick Robinson asks how and why?
- DirectorRosie SchellenbergStarsCharles DancePhil DavisLaura BerryActor Charles Dance has made his name playing upper-crust gents, a far cry from his own background. The search for information about his father takes Charles to the other side of the world.
- StarsGregg WallaceBabita SharmaGregg Wallace and journalist Babita Sharma get the inside track on the latest tactics in the supermarket wars to help people stay one step ahead.
- DirectorMatthew HillStarsHilary AnderssonJames BrulteLou CorreaAs the world focuses on President Trump's troubles in Washington, behind the scenes he is putting his controversial plans to deport illegal immigrants into action dividing opinion and America.
- DirectorTim PostinsStarsJ.J. AbramsTom CruiseAlex Kurtzman
- DirectorPaula HaydockStarsAnnie Mac
- DirectorHenry SingerStarsPrincess DianaPrince William of WalesPrince HarryA new documentary takes a look at the seven days after Diana, Princess of Wales' death, and interviews her close friends and family, looking at the effect it had on them and on the world.
- DirectorAndy BaybuttStarsGeri Horner
- DirectorNick BroomfieldRudi DolezalStarsWhitney HoustonMichael BakerWayne LindseyTells the story of Whitney Houston's extraordinary life and tragic death.
- StarsAdrian BowerJames CathcartChefs have a reputation for being fiery and temperamental, but what happens when they walk out leaving restaurants in the lurch? Desperate owners call a relief agency for an emergency chef who has to pick up the pieces.
- DirectorRobin BarnwellStarsDominic WestPatrick FestingHeike KleffnerAcross the world far-right extremists have been on the march from Charlottesville to the suburbs of Paris and the streets of Manchester. As Germany goes to the polls are far-right views becoming mainstream?
- DirectorChris MoukarbelStarsSandra AmadorMichael BeardenTony BennettThis documentary goes behind the scenes with pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a bold new album and prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show.
- DirectorRachel JardineStarsRuby WaxPhil DavisComedian Ruby Wax researches her parents' history and her mother's mental illness, which takes her back to 1938 and Nazi-occupied Austria.
- DirectorGabriela CowperthwaiteStarsTilikumDave DuffusSamantha BergA documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.
- DirectorMartin JohnsonStarsChris van TullekenXand van TullekenBruce GermanOver your lifetime you undergo an extraordinary change - no other animal on earth goes through such a dramatic metamorphosis. In this program, Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the latest understanding of how we all grow.
- DirectorMatthew DyasMartin JohnsonStarsChris van TullekenXand van TullekenMike TiptonIn this program, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken discover the everyday miracles that keep you alive. They explore the extraordinary lengths our bodies go to in order to keep our organs working at every moment of every day.
- DirectorPenny PalmerMartin JohnsonStarsChris van TullekenXand van TullekenDanny MacAskillThis program explores the way our experiences shape our minds and bodies as we journey from the most helpless to the most sophisticated organism on earth. Drs van Tullekan uncover how we develop new skills.
- DirectorJason MassotStarsLouis TherouxStephen R. BastingShunta Boston-SmithLouis spends time with the Milwaukee Police Department as they patrol District 5.
- DirectorSusan LacyStarsSteven SpielbergMartin ScorseseRichard DreyfussA documentary on Steven Spielberg, filmmaker. Includes interviews with relatives, film critics, peers and people who have worked with him.
- DirectorJames HoneyborneStarsDavid AttenboroughPeter DrostThe adventurers in submarine explore the ocean and film everything around them.
- DirectorJames HoneyborneStarsDavid AttenboroughPeter DrostOne Ocean takes us on a journey from the intense heat of the tropics to our planet's frozen poles to reveal new worlds and extraordinary never-before-seen animal behaviours.
- DirectorJohn DowerStarsLouis TherouxTom CruiseMarty RathbunLouis Theroux documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous Church of Scientology.
- StarsColin TierneyNikki HaskellGeraldo RiveraA British documentary series exploring the extraordinary journey of Donald Trump through five decades.
- DirectorJames HoneyborneStarsDavid AttenboroughPeter DrostCorals build themselves homes of limestone in the warm, clear, shallow seas of the tropics. Their reefs occupy less than one tenth of one per cent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to a quarter of all known marine species.
- DirectorJames HoneyborneStarsDavid AttenboroughPeter DrostRoger MunnsThe big blue is the world's greatest wilderness, far from shore and many kilometers deep. It's a vast marine desert where there is little to eat and nowhere to hide.
- DirectorJames HoneyborneStarsDavid AttenboroughPeter DrostRoger HorrocksIt's our green seas, not the blue, that bring life to our oceans. Here sunlight powers the growth of enchanted forests of kelp, mangroves and prairies of sea grass. They are the most abundant but fiercely competitive places in the ocean to live.