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1. Africa (2013)

TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary

Africa, the world's wildest continent. David Attenborough takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most diverse places in the world. We visit deserts, savannas, and jungles and meet up with some of Africa's amazing wildlife.

Stars: David Attenborough, Simon Blakeney, Bill Rudolph, Justine Evans

Votes: 17,111

2. The Blue Planet (2001)

TV-G | 49 min | Documentary

Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.

Stars: David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan, Peter Scoones

Votes: 42,666

3. Blue Planet II (2017)

TV-G | 52 min | Documentary

David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.

Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost, Roger Munns, Roger Horrocks

Votes: 46,305

4. Life (2009)

TV-G | 43 min | Documentary, Family

David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth. From giving an overview of the challenges facing life to hunting the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, David Attenborough, Doug Allan, Roger Munns

Votes: 42,704

5. The Hunt (II) (2015)

TV-PG | 64 min | Documentary

The fascinating relationship between predators and their prey, and the strategies predators use to catch their food and prey use to escape death.

Stars: David Attenborough, Jamie McPherson, Huw Cordey, Damien Boisseau

Votes: 4,364

6. Life Story (2014–2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

David Attenbourough narrates on the greatest of all adventures - the journey through life.

Stars: David Attenborough, Rolf Steinmann, Emma Napper, Sophie Lanfear

Votes: 2,335

7. Madagascar (2011)

240 min | Documentary

Over 80% of Madagascar's animals and plants are found nowhere else on Earth. Discover what made Madagascar so different from the rest of the world, and how evolution ran wild there.

Stars: David Attenborough, Gavin Thurston, Tim Fogg, Emma Napper

Votes: 2,321

8. Nature's Great Events (2009)

49 min | Documentary, Family

This exploration of the planet's most breathtaking natural events follows vast migrations, huge ocean convergences, powerful weather systems and mighty floods.

Stars: David Attenborough, Joe Stevens, Shane Moore, Owen Newman

Votes: 3,371

9. The Life of Mammals (2002–2003)

50 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved - a group that includes ourselves.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 4,239

10. Life in Cold Blood (2008)

290 min | Documentary

A nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough, that looks at the evolution and habits of amphibians and reptiles.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 2,953

11. Galapagos 3D (2013)

Documentary

Filmed in one of the most extreme and hard-to-reach locations in the world, 'Galapagos' explores the unique environments and species of the Galapagos. It will take viewers on a voyage to ... See full summary »

Stars: David Attenborough, Anthony Geffen, Martin Williams, Robert Hollingworth

Votes: 1,194

12. Life in the Undergrowth (2005)

50 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's ground-breaking exploration of a group of organisms that are vast in number, yet often too small to be noticed: the invertebrates.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 3,844

13. Dynasties (2018–2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

A nature documentary series on five vulnerable or endangered species known to form enduring populations: chimpanzee, emperor penguin, lion, tiger and African wild dog.

Stars: David Attenborough, John Brown, Sophie Darlington, Justine Evans

Votes: 5,120

14. Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives (1989)

156 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's comprehensive study of fossils, which give many clues to how life existed on pre-historic Earth.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 886

15. State of the Planet (2000 TV Movie)

147 min | Documentary

David Attenborough investigates the latest scientific research to discover whether or not there is a global environmental crisis, and, if so, what solutions there are to it.

Director: Kate Broome | Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 764

16. Life in the Freezer (1993)

30 min | Documentary

Series exploring the natural history of Antarctica.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 1,544

17. David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies 3D (2015)

Documentary

Evolutionary story of flight from the very first insects to the incredible array of creatures which rule the skies today.

Stars: David Attenborough, Peter R. Houlihan, Jesse R. Barber, Akito Kawahara

Votes: 562

18. Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur (2016 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

David Attenborough follows the remarkable story of the discovery of fossils in the Patagonia region of Argentina which prove to belong to the largest animal to ever walk the Earth.

Director: Charlotte Scott | Stars: David Attenborough, Ben Garrod, Diego Pol

Votes: 642

19. Tiger: Spy in the Jungle (2008)

60 min | Documentary

David Attenborough narrates the lives of four growing tiger cubs using footage collected by hidden-camera-carrying elephants. Over two years, the elephants help capture the most intimate portrayal of tigers ever filmed.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 651

20. Natural Curiosities (2013–2018)

Documentary, History

David Attenborough presents a collection of his favourite natural curiosities found throughout the animal kingdom from armoured giants to crafty insects.

Stars: David Attenborough, Guy Chapellier

Votes: 816

21. Attenborough and the Giant Elephant (2017 TV Movie)

58 min | Documentary

David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo.

Director: Stephen Dunleavy | Stars: David Attenborough, David Suzuki, Michael Novacek, Richard Thomas

Votes: 192

22. Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough (2015–2016)

Documentary

David Attenborough revisits the Great Barrier Reef after nearly 60 years. His visit takes him from the most exposed part of the reef as well as down to 300m below the surface discovering corals never seen before.

Stars: David Attenborough, Barack Obama

Votes: 1,529

23. The Trials of Life (1990)

600 min | Documentary

Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 1,876

24. Wild Pacific (2009– )

TV-PG | 353 min | Documentary

A documentary series on life in and adapted to the conditions of the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human ... See full summary »

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Mike Rowe, Richard Wollocombe, Mark Brownlow

Votes: 2,513

25. Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth (2015)

59 min | Documentary

In this landmark series, the BBC Natural History Unit explores a vast ocean that stretches nearly 10,000 miles, from Arctic to Antarctic and from sun-drenched tropical reefs to crushing abyssal depths.

Stars: Cillian Murphy, Renée Godfrey, Colin Foord, Joachim Jakobsen

Votes: 285

26. Wildlife Specials (1995– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Occasional series of one-off documentaries, each examining the lifestyle of a particular animal.

Stars: David Attenborough, Lakshmi, Jeff Turner, Gavin Thurston

Votes: 638

27. Big Cats (2018)

180 min | Documentary

Wildlife documentary series following cat species from around the world, from the lions of Tanzania to the tiny rusty spotted cat of Sri Lanka.

Stars: Bertie Carvel, Natalia Borrego

Votes: 729

28. Animals with Cameras (2018–2021)

180 min | Documentary

Gordon Buchanan leads a team of camera specialists as they work with scientists to fit specialist cameras to wild animals that will allow extraordinary new discoveries to be made about the lives of these animals.

Stars: Gordon Buchanan, Marlice Van Vuuren, Rory Wilson, Flavio Quintana

Votes: 169

29. Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild (2012)

175 min | Documentary

Over three very personal films, Sir David Attenborough looks back at the unparalleled changes in natural history that he has witnessed during his 60-year career.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 583

30. Big Cat Diary (1996– )

TV-G | 25 min | Documentary

Come along on an adventure with Jonathan Scott, Simon King, and other professionals and camera crews as they journey through the Masai Mara game park in Kenya, Africa. In their travels they... See full summary »

Stars: Simon King, Jonathan Scott, Saba Douglas-Hamilton, Toto the Cheetah

Votes: 671

31. Drain the Oceans (2018– )

TV-PG | 47 min | Documentary, History, Mystery

By scanning the locations at the bottom of the ocean where sunken ships, treasures and even cities lie, the show tries to answer what they look like, how they got there and if they hide any secrets.

Stars: Craig Sechler, James Delgado, Russell Boulter, Eric Grove

Votes: 718

32. What on Earth? (2015– )

TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary

Scientist explore some of Earth's phenomenons.

Stars: Steven Kearney, Mike Pavelec, Randy Cerveny, Alan Lester

Votes: 668

33. Big Cat Tales (2018– )

42 min | Documentary

Big Cat Tales documents present-day lives of families of the lions, leopards and cheetahs of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Each episode follows individual characters, drawing the viewer in on a personal journey.

Stars: Jonathan Scott, Angela Scott, Jackson Looseyia

Votes: 146

34. Savage Kingdom (2016–2020)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Drama

2,000 miles of remote African savanna, this ancient land's governed by competing clans of ruthlessly proficient predators. Their survival depends on herds of powerful prey. Each day's a ... See full summary »

Star: Charles Dance

Votes: 519

35. Walking with Dinosaurs (1999)

TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, History

Documentary-style series about the era of the dinosaurs, mixing real locations and CGI.

Stars: Nikolay Drozdov, Kenneth Branagh, Avery Brooks, Craig Sechler

Votes: 6,874

36. Walking with Prehistoric Beasts (2001)

Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Documentary

Using the latest digital technology, the era between the dinosaurs and man is superbly recreated by the BBC and Discovery Channel in another winning production from the coalition.

Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Stockard Channing, Larry Agenbroad, Frank Fish

Votes: 3,276

37. Ice Age Giants (2013)

59 min | Documentary

Professor Alice Roberts journeys 40,000 years back in time on the trail of the great beasts of the ice age. This was the last time that giants like mammoths, woolly rhinos and sabre-toothed... See full summary »

Stars: Alice Roberts, Dominic Frisby, Alun Hubbard, Grigoriev Semyon Egorovich

Votes: 230

38. Wild China (2008)

60 min | Documentary

An in-depth look at some of China's most impressive natural sites such as the ancient Han kingdom, the Mongol steppes, the Silk Road and the Tibetan Plateau.

Star: Bernard Hill

Votes: 2,878

39. Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands (2015)

TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary

Stunning 3-part BBC documentary about the natural world and wildlife of Japan's islands: Honshu, Hokkaido and the Southernmost Islands.

Stars: Michelle Dockery, Peter Drost, Graham MacFarlane, Robin Cox

Votes: 632

40. Wild Patagonia (2015)

50 min | Documentary

The rugged terrain of South America's Patagonia region is an arid mix of mountains, deserts and coasts supporting a diverse animal population.

Star: Roeland Kooijmans

Votes: 189

41. The Great Rift: Africa's Greatest Story (2010– )

176 min | Documentary

The Great Rift Valley in Africa was created when the African and Arabian tectonic plates separated about 35 million years ago. This series investigates the forces that created the rift and focuses on the landscape and wildlife.

Stars: Hugh Quarshie, Ingrid Kvale, Martin Dohrn, Tim Fogg

Votes: 661

42. Wild Arabia (2013– )

180 min | Documentary

British biologist and military veteran Steve Backshall visits the Arabian peninsula to film its surprisingly rich and varied wildlife. Contrary to its desert reputation, Arabia comprises various distinct regions, each with its own species.

Stars: Alexander Siddig, Sue Gibson, Chadden Hunter, Mateo Willis

Votes: 535

43. Wild Alaska (2015)

Documentary

An amusing documentary based on the wildlife and experiences of the relaxing sculpture that is Alaska.

Stars: Denny Heide, Harvey Kitka, Dougray Scott

Votes: 394

44. Wild North (2015)

51 min | Documentary

Take a look at Norway's coastlines, forests and mountains and the animals who live there, including bears, elk, birds of prey, foxes and lemmings.

Star: Linford Brown

Votes: 147

45. Wild France with Ray Mears (2016)

Documentary, Reality-TV

Ray Mears discovers the dramatic landscapes of France. Exploring the wildlife and plant life and delving into the secrets the landscape hold on his journey through mountains, coast, forests, rivers and wetlands.

Star: Ray Mears

Votes: 44

46. Earth's Natural Wonders (2015–2018)

60 min | Documentary

The "Earth's Natural Wonders" series tells the stories of some of our planet's most spectacular places and how they have shaped the lives of those who live there.

Stars: Sophie Okonedo, Olivia Colman, Cong Liu

Votes: 244

47. The Story of India (2007– )

TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, History

Michael Wood visits places and interviews experts all over India to cover the great chapters of the subcontinent's history.

Stars: Michael Wood, Chris Baily

Votes: 1,097

48. The First Eden (1987)

Documentary

Sir David Attenborough reviews the history of mankind's relationship with the natural world in the lands around the Mediterranean.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 427

49. The Incredible Human Journey (2009– )

60 min | Documentary

This series explains the evidence for the theory of early human migrations out of Africa and subsequently around the world, supporting the Out of Africa Theory.

Stars: Alice Roberts, Jeffrey Rose, Clive Finlayson, Xinzhi Wu

Votes: 907

50. Walking with Cavemen (2003)

120 min | Documentary, History

The great follow-up to 'Walking with Dinosaurs' and 'Walking with Beasts', presented by Professor Robert Winston, explains the story of human evolution.

Stars: Robert Winston, Alec Baldwin, Andrew Sachs, Alex Palmer

Votes: 1,442

51. Origins of Us (2011)

60 min | Documentary

We have uncovered the secrets of the atom, travelled to the moon, and dominated planet Earth. But how did humans come to be so successful? This three-part series reveals the powerful ... See full summary »

Stars: Alice Roberts, Brian Richmond, Svante Pääbo, Clive Finlayson

Votes: 321

52. Prehistoric Autopsy (2012)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary

A team of experts try to reconstruct how our early human ancestors lived and what they looked like.

Stars: George McGavin, Alice Roberts, Jez Harris, Viktor Deak

Votes: 56

53. Civilizations (2018)

60 min | Documentary, History

Nine-part series telling the story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day, for the first time on a global scale. It is now nearly half a century since Kenneth Clark's ... See full summary »

Stars: Liev Schreiber, Simon Schama, Maya Jasanoff, Mary Beard

Votes: 668

54. The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice (2015)

60 min | Documentary, History

This three-part documentary discovers the origins and beliefs of the Celts in artifacts and human remains across Europe. What emerges is not a portrait of wild people on the western fringes... See full summary »

Stars: Alice Roberts, Neil Oliver, Mike Loades, Hans Reschreiter

Votes: 303

55. Genius of the Ancient World (2015)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, History

Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China, profiling Buddha, Socrates and Confucius, the three greatest thinkers of antiquity.

Stars: Bettany Hughes, Apostolos C. Doxiadis, Shantum Seth, David Scahill

Votes: 684

56. Immortal Egypt (2016)

59 min | Documentary, History

Joann Fletcher presents the extraordinary story of Ancient Egypt, from its beginnings to the great pyramid builders and on, to the last of the pharaohs.

Stars: Joann Fletcher, Chris Naunton, Glenn Godenho, Dirk Huyge

Votes: 230

57. Egypt's Lost Queens (2014 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 59 min | Documentary

Perhaps unassumed by most, the ancient Egyptians were unique in their attitude to sexual equality. Women held the title of 'Pharaoh' no fewer than 18 times. There were also female doctors, ... See full summary »

Director: Ian A. Hunt | Star: Joann Fletcher

Votes: 123

58. The Greeks (2016– )

163 min | Documentary, History

They were an extraordinary people born of white rock and blue sea. They invented democracy, distilled logic and reason, wrote plays to plumb the deepest recesses of the soul, and captured ... See full summary »

Stars: Toby Leonard Moore, Bettany Hughes, Edith Hall, Michael Cosmopoulos

Votes: 258

59. Empires: The Greeks - Crucible of Civilization (2000)

150 min | Documentary, History

A documentary, narrated by actor Liam Neeson, that chronicles the rise and fall of the civilization of ancient Greece.

Stars: Liam Neeson, Nigel Spivey, Victor Davis Hanson, Josiah Ober

Votes: 390

60. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004– )

Documentary, History

In the 15th century, the Tokugawa dynasty took power in Japan and held it for 300 years. They created an elegant yet rigid society bound by tradition and enforced with brutality. Things cannot remain the same for very long.

Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Isao Machii, Michael Auslin, Toshihiro Satô

Votes: 182

61. The Normans (2010)

Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, History

British history professor Robert Bartlett explains, mainly on historical sites and illustrated with authentic artifacts, the eventful history of the Normans, some of the Norse men (Vikings)... See full summary »

Star: Robert Bartlett

Votes: 266

62. Vikings (2012)

59 min | Documentary, History

Vikings is a documentary series written and presented by Neil Oliver charting the rise of the Vikings from prehistoric times to the empire of Canute.

Star: Neil Oliver

Votes: 283

63. Unearthed (I) (2016– )

Documentary, History, Mystery

Exploration of great archaeological discoveries, fascinating ancient civilizations, forgotten architectural marvels and tantalizing historical mysteries.

Stars: Steven Kearney, Richard Cotton, Demetri Goritsas, Aidan Dodson

Votes: 324

64. Andrew Marr's History of the World (2012)

Documentary, History

Andrew Marr's History of the World is a 2012 BBC documentary television series presented by Andrew Marr that covers 70,000 years of world history from the beginning of human civilisation, ... See full summary »

Stars: Andrew Marr, Pierre Marais, Joe Vaz, Aubrey Shelton

Votes: 1,401

65. Legacy: The Origins of Civilization (1991– )

52 min | Documentary

What can the past teach us about the present? Come along as charismatic historian Michael Wood (The Story of India) travels the globe to trace the origins of six great civilizations: Iraq, ... See full summary »

Star: Michael Wood

Votes: 128

66. In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great (1998)

240 min | Documentary, Biography

Documentary series retracing the journey of Alexander the Great across sixteen countries.

Star: Michael Wood

Votes: 474

67. Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012)

720 min | Documentary, History

From the power of science to how physics and biology combined to shape our shared journey, experience the human story like it's never been told before.

Stars: Josh Brolin, Richard Machowicz, James Meigs, George Wunderlich

Votes: 1,840

68. Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley (2016)

Not Rated | Documentary, History

British historian Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to investigate the 300-year reign of the Romanov dynasty.

Stars: Lucy Worsley, Janet Hartley, Simon Dixon, Sergei Bogatyrev

Votes: 1,114

69. Conquistadors (2000– )

Documentary, History

This documentary tells the story of the Spanish expeditions in the early sixteenth century that conquests America. This 4-part series Michael Wood (historian) travels in the footsteps of ... See full summary »

Stars: Michael Wood, Andreas Birnbaum, Peter Bieringer, Nikolai Huebner

Votes: 186

70. Canada: The Story of Us (2017– )

Drama, History

This epic adventure history series tells the grand story of people, places and events that shaped Canada. It's a tale filled with change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, ... See full summary »

Stars: Sylvie Pamphile, Matthew MacCallum, Steve Rizzo, Jeffrey Barnes

Votes: 116

71. America: The Story of the US (2010)

Documentary, History

Why did the United States become a global superpower? America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that explores the country's remarkable journey.

Stars: Daniel Webb, Liev Schreiber, Tom Brokaw, James Meigs

Votes: 1,964

72. Genius of the Modern World (2016)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Historian Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of three great thinkers whose ideas shaped the modern world: Karl Marx, Frederick Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.

Stars: Bettany Hughes, Hannah Dawson, Simon Goldhill, Michael Molnar

Votes: 1,107

73. The Power of Nightmares (2004)

60 min | Documentary, History

78 Metascore

A series of three documentaries about the use of fear for political gain.

Stars: Gilles Kepel, William Kristol, Melvin Goodman, Richard Perle

Votes: 4,540

74. Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance (2004– )

220 min | Documentary, Biography, History

From a small Italian community in 15th-century Florence, the Medici family would rise to rule Europe in many ways. Using charm, patronage, skill, duplicity and ruthlessness, they would ... See full summary »

Stars: Massimo Marinoni, Peter Guinness, Ross King, Pip Torrens

Votes: 480

75. A History of Britain (2000–2002)

60 min | Documentary, History

A comprehensive historical survey of the British Isles.

Stars: Simon Schama, Michael Kitchen, Samuel West, Lindsay Duncan

Votes: 945

76. A History of Scotland (2008–2009)

60 min | Documentary, History

A documentary charting the birth and growth of the Scottish nation.

Stars: Neil Oliver, Scott Glynn, James Fleming, Grace Beagan

Votes: 371

77. Medieval Lives (2004– )

240 min | Documentary, History

Terry Jones hosts this series that looks at the real facts about the Middle Ages and its roots.

Stars: Terry Jones, Peter Barber, Faye Getz, Robert Stone

Votes: 593

78. 1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus (2017– )

46 min | Documentary, History

This 8 part series tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before the Spanish explorer Columbus arrived. Each episode shows us via re-enactments about a particular subject. We ... See full summary »

Stars: Evan Adams, Carmen Thompson, Kim Cameron, Gavin Rose

Votes: 57

79. Science and the Swastika (2001– )

120 min | Documentary, History

Series examining science and morality during the Third Reich; the practice of eugenics and euthanasia in Nazi occupied Europe.

Star: Sebastian Faulks

Votes: 56

80. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary

An exploration of our discovery of the laws of nature and coordinates in space and time.

Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Christopher Emerson, Keythe Farley, Piotr Michael

Votes: 128,444

81. The Planets (2017– )

58 min | Documentary

Episodes are about individual planets in our solar system

Stars: Erik Dellums, Hakeem Oluseyi, Michael Massimino, Michelle Thaller

Votes: 224

82. Space's Deepest Secrets (2016– )

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary

The stories of the men and women who pushed their ingenuity and curiosity beyond the limits to uncover some of the most groundbreaking findings in the history of space exploration.

Stars: David O'Brien, Michelle Thaller, Hakeem Oluseyi, Phil Plait

Votes: 289

83. How the Universe Works (2010– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

A users guide to the cosmos from the big bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons. Where did it all come from and how does it all fit together. A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.

Stars: Phil Plait, Michelle Thaller, Richard Lintern, Mike Rowe

Votes: 7,246

84. The Inexplicable Universe: Unsolved Mysteries (2012– )

Not Rated | Documentary

Everything we now know about the universe-from the behaviour of quarks to the birth of entire galaxies-has stemmed from scientists who've been willing to ponder the unanswerable.

Star: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Votes: 295

85. Mysteries at the Museum (2010– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography

The stories behind interesting and unusual artifacts stored in museums are told.

Stars: Don Wildman, Seth Porges, Katherine Weatherford, Joshua Levine

Votes: 1,365

86. America Declassified (2013– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Various conspiracy-like theories about events in America.

Stars: Ted Stewart, Mike Baker, Ben McGee, Michele McPhee

Votes: 109

87. Clash of the Gods (2009)

Documentary, Animation, Action

Covers many of the ancient Greek and Norse Gods, monsters and heroes including Hades, Hercules, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus and Zeus.

Stars: Stan Bernard, Tate Steinsiek, Scott A. Mellor, John Rennie

Votes: 880

88. Life After People (2009–2010)

TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

What would happen to planet earth if the human race were to suddenly disappear forever? Would ecosystems thrive? What remnants of our industrialized world would survive? What would crumble ... See full summary »

Stars: James Lurie, Steven S. Ross, Gordon Masterton, Tanya Wattenburg Komas

Votes: 1,560

89. Connections (1978)

50 min | Documentary, History

Follow James Burke through the history of science and technology in this collection of 10 1-hour episodes, starting with "The Trigger Effect."

Stars: James Burke, Kenneth Kendall, Bruce Boa, Mark Wing-Davey

Votes: 1,432

90. The Tesla Files (2018– )

Documentary, History, Mystery

Researcher Marc Seifer, astrophysicist Travis Taylor and investigative journalist Jason Stapleton investigate the mysteries surrounding the life and work of Nikola Tesla, one of the most important and eccentric scientists in history.

Stars: James Thornton, Travis Taylor, Jason Stapleton, Marc Seifer

Votes: 455

91. Inside the Human Body (2011)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary

Inside The Human Body - takes us deep under our skin where we are dwarfed by even the smallest cell, where blood vessels becomevast cathedrals and the tiniest cluster of cilia becomes an expansive forest.

Stars: Christopher Cotten, Michael Mosley

Votes: 601

92. The Human Body (1998)

50 min | Documentary

The BBC explores the human body from the inside out as never before.

Stars: Robert Winston, Andrew Blackall, Phillippa, Jeff

Votes: 731

93. Nature's Strangest Mysteries: Solved (2019– )

Documentary

Animal Planet audiences take a front-row seat to the demonstrations, experiments, and first-hand experience needed to solve NATURE'S STRANGEST MYSTERIES as a team of experts, including ... See full summary »

Stars: Daniel Conley, Forrest Galante, Dagmar Midcap, Bradley Trevor Greive

Votes: 56

94. Unsolved Mysteries of World War II (1992– )

Documentary, History, War

A series which questions some of the strangest mysteries of World War II, many of which are still making world headlines today.

Stars: Patrick Allen, Deon Sams, George Lofland, Adolf Hitler

Votes: 47

95. Africa's Hunters (2017– )

TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary

Welcome to Zambia's Luangwa Valley, where large carnivores like leopards, lions, and hyenas are in constant competition for their next meal.

Votes: 121

96. The Secret Life of the Zoo (2016– )

Documentary

Observational documentary series using specialist cameras to capture in incredible detail the behaviour of the animals at the most popular zoo in the UK - Chester Zoo.

Stars: Tamsin Greig, Olivia Colman

Votes: 281

97. Forensic Investigators (2004–2006)

60 min | Documentary, Crime

Forensic Investigators hosted by Lisa McCune, revisits the way in which infamous murders were performed and solved by police.

Stars: Lisa McCune, Rick Cosnett, Amanda Orr, Greg Jones

Votes: 151

98. Mystery Files (2010– )

30 min | Documentary, History, Mystery

Could any of the Romanov family have survived or escaped their prison in remotest Russia in 1917? This programme explores the latest science and newly-discovered documents behind one of history's greatest mysteries.

Stars: Struan Rodger, Gemma Deerfield, Tobias Capwell, William Huw

Votes: 174

99. Donal MacIntyre's Murder Files (2018– )

60 min | Documentary, Crime

Renowned investigative reporter Donal MacIntyre examines horrific and fascinating crimes, interviewing the men and women who ensured that justice was done.

Stars: Donal MacIntyre, Martin Brunning, Clive Driscoll, Sue Hill

Votes: 17

100. The Shipman Files (2020– )

Documentary

Film-maker Chris Wilson re-examines the case of Harold Shipman, exploring how attitudes to the elderly enabled a respected GP to get away with the murder of hundreds of patients.

Stars: Nicci Gerrard, Celia Adshead, Aneez Esmail, Helen Ogborn

Votes: 84



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