2005 · 84 episodes · ★ 7.5CoastThe nation's love affair with the coast will be reawakened for this entertaining and ambitious exploration of the entire UK coastline. Every part of the 9,000-mile coast…British productions
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2005 · 84 episodes · ★ 7.5CoastThe nation's love affair with the coast will be reawakened for this entertaining and ambitious exploration of the entire UK coastline. Every part of the 9,000-mile coast…
1997 · 51 episodes · ★ 7.7Classic AlbumsA documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history…
2006 · 287 episodes · ★ 7.5How Do They Do It?An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
2009 · 5 episodes · ★ 7.7The Incredible Human JourneyThere are seven billion humans on Earth, spread across the whole planet. Scientific evidence suggests that most of us can trace our origins to one tiny group of people…
1998 · 7 episodes · ★ 7.0The Human BodyThe Human Body is a seven-part documentary series that looks at the mechanics and emotions of the human body from birth to death.
2006 · 66 episodes · ★ 7.1Man vs. WildBear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger.
2020 · 14 episodes · ★ 7.0Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through CinemaAs told through clips from 183 female directors, this epic history of the cinema focuses on women's integral role in the development of film art. Using almost a thousand…
2000 · 15 episodes · ★ 8.4A History of BritainStretching from the Stone Age to the year 2000, Simon Schama's Complete History of Britain does not pretend to be a definitive chronicle of the turbulent events which…
2006 · 84 episodes · ★ 7.4Ultimate FactoriesUltimate Factories also known as Megafactories is an American documentary television series that premiered in 2006 on the National Geographic Channel. The program…
2010 · 290 episodes · ★ 7.4Great British Railway JourneysMichael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the…
1995 · 4 episodes · ★ 8.3The Beatles AnthologyThe story of the Beatles told by the four of them, in eight parts: Liverpool and Hamburg, the first records, the years of touring, the studio masterpieces and the last…
2007 · 7 episodes · ★ 9.2Seven Ages of RockA definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of…
2016 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.3Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy WorsleyLucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries - the Romanovs.
2017 · 17 episodes · ★ 7.8America in ColorFrom the 1920s through the 1960s, America transformed from a young country on the rise into a global superpower. Using digital colorization technology, we present these…
2008 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.6The Genius of Charles DarwinThe Genius of Charles Darwin is a three-part television documentary, written and presented by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins.
It was first shown in August 2008…
2010 · 12 episodes · ★ 8.2America: The Story of UsFrom wagon trains crossing the untamed frontier to man's first steps on the moon, this series offers a compelling look at the people, inventions and events that helped…
2021 · 36 episodes · ★ 7.2Secrets of the London UndergroundRailway historian Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway from the London Transport Museum explore hidden areas of the London Underground that—despite being just feet away from…
2021 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.4The Beatles: Get BackThe three-part documentary series, compiled from over 60 hours of unseen footage, captures the warmth, camaraderie, and creative genius that defined the legacy of…
2020 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.0Becoming YouTold through the eyes of over 100 kids across the globe, this docuseries chronicles how children learn to think, speak, move, and love from birth to age five.
2012 · 25 episodes · ★ 7.0Gadget ManGadget Man shows the world's collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today's smart devices to decades old electronics to even older mechanical devices.
1987 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.5Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to FollowA series about the life, career and works of the movie comedy genius.
2018 · 19 episodes · ★ 7.6Britain's Most Historic TownsIn this unique take on British history, Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's rich and varied past through the stories of individual towns and cities. In each…
2016 · 102 episodes · ★ 7.4UnearthedUnearthed decodes mysteries and combines scientific investigations with CGI animation to reveal the hidden secrets of iconic structures and monuments from around the…
2012 · 101 episodes · ★ 7.0George Clarke's Amazing SpacesFor many the dream of having a bolt hole or a place to escape from their hectic lives can seem unobtainable. Architect George Clarke shows how such big dreams can be…
2023 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.4Animals Up Close with Bertie GregoryBertie Gregory travels the world to show animals' lives like never before.
2000 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.9State of the PlanetDavid Attenborough examines the ecological and conservation crises that threaten the world
2023 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.4Captains of the WorldFrom the locker room to the pitch, this docuseries offers exclusive access to all 32 teams as they fight for football glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
2019 · 39 episodes · ★ 8.0World's Most Scenic Railway JourneysBill Nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery.
2019 · 21 episodes · ★ 7.4Secret ScotlandComedian Susan Calman uncovers the untold tales behind some of Scotland's iconic locations.
2014 · 42 episodes · ★ 8.8Great Canal JourneysTo celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on four spectacular canal journeys, sharing a passion that they've enjoyed…
2011 · 9 episodes · ★ 8.5Ancient MegastructuresExamine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.
2004 · 9 episodes · ★ 8.2Terry Jones' Medieval LivesTerry Jones hosts "Terry Jones' Medieval Lives", a series that delves into the lives of different medieval occupations, including kings, knights, and minstrels.
2020 · 9 episodes · ★ 8.1The SavoyThe Savoy hotel... Its very name synonymous with glamour and exclusivity. But what really goes on behind those famous revolving doors?
2022 · 17 episodes · ★ 7.2Lost Treasures of RomeThis series follows international teams of archaeologists on the front line, as they embark on a season of excavations to unravel the secrets of life in the Roman…
2016 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.2The Story of CatsThe Story of Cats tells the story of the most popular pet on earth – the cat. The series sets out to offer an eye-opening and entertaining insight into the relationship…
1998 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.9In The Footsteps of Alexander the GreatIn the Footsteps of Alexander the Great was a BBC documentary television series first shown in 1998. It was written and presented by British historian and broadcaster…
2020 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.5Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina RamirezJanina Ramirez travels in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest explorer-archaeologists revealing how our understanding of the sites they excavated are still…
1978 · 40 episodes · ★ 8.2ConnectionsTaking an interdisciplinary approach to the history of science and invention, Connections explores an "Alternative View of Change" that rejects the conventional linear…
2022 · 5 episodes · ★ 7.8Epic Adventures with Bertie GregoryFollow the escapades of a young Explorer as he travels the world capturing extraordinary footage of wild animals.
1995 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.3A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American MoviesFilmmaker Martin Scorsese celebrates US movies from the silent classics to the Hollywood of the seventies.
2009 · 64 episodes · ★ 7.6Bang Goes the TheoryDallas Campbell, Liz Bonnin, Jem Stansfield and Dr. Yan Wong take on the scientific world by devising their own ingenious ways of explaining cutting-edge developments in…
2004 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.0Broadway: The American MusicalThis six part documentary miniseries presents the evolution of the Broadway musical from its inception in 1893 to current day 2004. It presents those influential players…
2022 · 17 episodes · ★ 7.5The Secret Genius of Modern LifeHannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.
2015 · 5 episodes · ★ 8.0First PeoplesA five-part series that features the latest research exploring how early humans evolved. See how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species to…
2008 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.5A History of ScotlandPresented by Neil Oliver, A History of Scotland is a television series first broadcast in November 2008 on BBC One Scotland and later shown UK-wide on BBC Two during…
1999 · 56 episodes · ★ 8.9Croc FilesCroc Files is a wildlife documentary television series focusing on crocodiles first aired on cable TV channel Animal Planet. It was created as a spin-off to the original…
2009 · 6 episodes · ★ 9.0Victorian FarmHistorical observational documentary series following a team who live the life of Victorian farmers for a year.
2003 · 8 episodes · ★ 8.6The Adventure of EnglishThe history of the English language presented by Melvyn Bragg; from its modest beginnings around 500 AD as a minor Germanic dialect to its rise as a global language.
1983 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.3Unknown ChaplinA documentary series examining the film making methods and techniques of Charles Chaplin. Featuring previously unseen footage from Chaplin's private film archive.
2004 · 17 episodes · ★ 7.8MonarchyMonarchy is a Channel 4 British TV series, 2004-2006, by British academic David Starkey, charting the political and ideological history of the English monarchy from the…
2022 · 65 episodes · ★ 7.2Great Coastal Railway JourneysFrom the sea lochs of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the nation's…
2009 · 26 episodes · ★ 7.3How the Earth Was MadeHISTORY goes to the ends of the earth to find where our world began. Forged from fire and ice, formed by floods, volcanoes, asteroids and earthquakes, our planet tells a…
2003 · 4 episodes · ★ 8.2In Search of ShakespeareComplete four part series exploring the life of the world's greatest and most famous writer. Presenter-led, mixing travel, adventure, live action interviews and…
2019 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.8Lost Treasures of the MayaA new "treasure map" of the Maya world is transforming what we thought we knew of one of the world most mysterious ancient civilizations.
2003 · 4 episodes · ★ 8.3Walking with CavemenProfessor Robert Winston meets Lucy, the first upright ape, and follows her ancestors on the three-million-year journey to civilisation.
2021 · 4 episodes · ★ 8.1Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and TimeBrian Cox tackles some of the most challenging and intriguing questions facing science today by using his best material from past programmes and the latest scientific…
2007 · 48 episodes · ★ 8.1Cities of the UnderworldDon Wildman travels to the farthest and deepest reaches of the globe, using cutting-edge technology to explore mysteries buried deep underground.
2012 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.8The TubeThe Tube is a 2012 documentary television series produced by Blast! Films for the BBC. It follows the staff and passengers of the London Underground as it underwent the…
2018 · 11 episodes · ★ 7.1Mark Kermode's Secrets of CinemaMark Kermode reveals the film-making tricks and techniques behind classic movie genres, from romcoms to horrors.
2013 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.8Rise of the ContinentsThe Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost…
2024 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.7Pompeii: The New DigFollowing the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Exciting discoveries and fresco-inspired animations tell the story of life in Pompeii AD 79.
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6Shark Beach with Chris HemsworthChris Hemsworth has a real passion for sharks. The Hollywood star talks to experts to find out more about the apex predators of the oceans.
2022 · Film · ★ 7.2Hans Zimmer: Hollywood RebelAn in-depth look of the 40 year journey, from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, of Hans Zimmer, the man who’s become the dominant force in the world of movie…
2023 · Film · ★ 7.7Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus"Ars longa, vita brevis" – art is long, life is short. This is one of Japanese music icon Ryuichi Sakamoto's favorite quotes, and the message that he leaves for viewers…
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2McKellen: Playing the PartBuilt upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood into a demanding career…
2024 · Film · ★ 7.1ABBA: Against the OddsThis year marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s iconic Eurovision victory, a milestone that calls for a celebratory cinematic tribute fitting for the ultimate pop band.…
2021 · 7 episodes · ★ 7.4Miriam and Alan: Lost in ScotlandMiriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming roll back the decades and return to their Scottish roots. Part rediscovery, part revelation, we follow them as they take to the road…
2014 · 5 episodes · ★ 9.4Secrets of the CastleHow do you build a medieval castle from scratch? Domestic historian Ruth Goodman and archeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold make perhaps their most ambitious foray…
2020 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.6Meet the ChimpsThe series takes viewers into the secret life of one of the largest and most unique wildlife sanctuaries in the world – Chimp Haven—a 200-acre refuge tucked deep in the…
1973 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.5The Ascent of ManThe Ascent of Man is a thirteen-part documentary television series produced by the BBC and Time-Life Films first transmitted in 1973, written and presented by Jacob…
2014 · 30 episodes · ★ 7.8Strip the CosmosReveals worlds never seen before; stunning CGI animation peels back the layers, revealing alien landscapes of fragile lava caves, roiling plasma seas, cosmic platinum…
2015 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.8Wild Sri LankaWild Sri Lanka is a three part mini series about this tropical island in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of India. This land was wracked by civil war for…
2023 · 5 episodes · ★ 8.2Evolution EarthTraveling to the far corners of the world, we discover the extraordinary ways animals are adapting to our rapidly changing planet. We witness nature’s remarkable…
2010 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.4Richard Hammond's Invisible WorldsUsing state-of-the-art technologies, Richard Hammond goes beyond the limits of the naked eye and explores the hidden secrets of the invisible world around us.
2017 · 8 episodes · ★ 8.18 Days That Made RomeBettany Hughes relives eight pivotal days that defined the Roman Empire and made it the world's first superpower.
2019 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.2The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany HughesThe historian explores the land that inspired her passion for the past by embarking upon a 900-mile journey along the river Nile and examining how it shaped ancient…
1985 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.8The Day the Universe ChangedDocumentary series about the effect of advances in science and technology on western society in its philosophical aspects.
2024 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.0James May and the Dull MenJames May recently discovered the online phenomenon of ‘Dull Men’s’ forums. Now, from his Wiltshire home, shed and pub, he embarks on a glorious ‘summer of dull’.…
2001 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.3The Human FaceJohn Cleese presents a four-part exploration of the complexities of the human face, attempting to unravel its secrets and understand its details.
2015 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.2Hidden India'Hidden India' is a 3 part BBC series bringing out the unexplored side of natural India to the outside world, with each episode covering various facets of India like its…
2010 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.4The Story of Science: Power, Proof and PassionMichael Mosley takes an informative and ambitious journey exploring how the evolution of scientific understanding is intimately interwoven with society's historical path
1972 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.5Ways of SeeingJohn Berger's Ways of Seeing changed the way people think about painting and art criticism. This watershed work shows, through word and image, how what we see is always…
1995 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.9Cinema Europe: The Other HollywoodThe origin of European cinema, from its infancy as a novelty created by French inventors Auguste and Louis Lumière to its flourishing as the pinnacle of film-making in…
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to PeopleDocumentary telling the extraordinary story of Koko, the only 'talking' gorilla in the world, and her lifelong relationship with Penny Patterson. Project Koko started as…
2022 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.4Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal EarthquakeAfter a terrible earthquake in Nepal, locals and tourists join forces to face destruction in this gripping docuseries.
2011 · 5 episodes · ★ 8.2Fry's Planet WordFry's Planet Word sees Stephen Fry finding out more about linguistic achievements and how our skills for the spoken word have changed. He dissects language in many of…
2019 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.7Earth's Great RiversRevealing the extraordinary animals, astonishing landscapes and remarkable people who live alongside the Amazon, Mississippi and Nile.
2007 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.9The Story of IndiaFor over two millennia, India has been at the centre of world history. But how did India come to be? What is India? These are the big questions behind this intrepid…
2006 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.6Planet Earth: The FutureThe three-part complementary series features eminent scientists, theologians and conservationists discussing the environmental and conservation issues at stake and asks…
2016 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.6Billy Connolly's Tracks Across AmericaBilly Connolly takes to the rails for a six thousand mile trip through the backyard of America.
2011 · 4 episodes · ★ 8.0Inside the Human BodyUsing spectacular graphics based on the latest science and stories of remarkable people around the world, Michael Mosley takes us on a fantastic voyage through our inner…
1989 · 4 episodes · ★ 8.6Lost Worlds, Vanished LivesDavid Attenborough presents a series on fossils and palaeontology.
2023 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.0Dinosaur with Stephen FryDinosaur with Stephen Fry chronologically tells the definitive story of 165 million years on earth - from the dawn of the dinosaurs to their extinction.
2016 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.6Genius of the Modern WorldHistorian Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of three great thinkers whose ideas shaped the modern world - Karl Marx, Frederick Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.
2011 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.8Billy Connolly's Route 66Billy Connolly's Route 66 is a British documentary television series presented by Billy Connolly. It focused on his travels along the famous United States highway Route…
2017 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.0Mexico: Earth's Festival of LifeThe diverse peoples, wildlife, landscape and culture of Mexico are explored by focusing on three distinct worlds, great mountain ranges, tropical forests and scorching…
2015 · 2 episodes · ★ 8.0Walt DisneyTwo-part documentary series about the life and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring archival footage only recently released from the Disney vaults, alongside scenes from…
2003 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.2Ancient EgyptiansEach of the four separate episodes -rather independent chapters- presents some of the findings of Egyptology, largely in the form of realistically presented docudrama, a…
2021 · Film · ★ 7.4King OttoIn the summer of 2004, audiences looked on in disbelief as the Greek National Football Team, a country that had never previously won a single match or even scored a goal…
2013 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.3Ice Age GiantsProfessor 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…
2015 · 5 episodes · ★ 7.3Ed Stafford: Into the UnknownEd Stafford is on a mission to investigate the planet's newest mysteries. With photographs of Earth – taken by spy satellites and the International Space Station –…
2018 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.9Ancient Invisible CitiesExplores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels…
2012 · Film · ★ 7.4Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELODocumentary which gets to the heart of who Jeff Lynne is and how he has had such a tremendous musical influence on our world. The story is told by the British artist…
2018 · 5 episodes · ★ 8.5Animals with CamerasGo where no human cameraman can go and witness a new perspective of the animal kingdom in Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries. The new three-part series journeys…
2013 · Film · ★ 7.8When Björk Met AttenboroughAward-winning musician Björk and legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough have admired each other's work for years but this is the first time they…
2019 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.1Great Australian Railway JourneysArmed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.
2019 · 2 episodes · ★ 7.4Egypt From AboveA spectacular aerial journey across Egypt reveals how the River Nile was the key to the ancients' empire and why it is still important today.
2020 · Film · ★ 7.0Rockfield : The Studio on the Farm50 years ago, deep in the Welsh countryside, two brothers were milking cows and preparing to take over the family farm but dreamed of making music. They had the…
2021 · Film · ★ 8.1Life in a Day 2020On July 25th, 2020, Ridley Scott and Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald invite you to be part of Life in a Day—a historic, global documentary capturing a single day on…
2013 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.1Science BritannicaProfessor Brian Cox embarks on a mission to guide viewers through 350 years of British science, laying bare what science really is, who the people are who practise it,…
2024 · 2 episodes · ★ 7.8Mysteries of the Pyramids with Dara Ó BriainDara Ó Briain will be joined by archaeologist Raksha Dave and Egyptologist Dr Chris Naunton to explore the most compelling questions surrounding pyramids – ‘How were…
2023 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.2Connections with James BurkeHistorian James Burke continues his journey through random historical connections that together have shaped our world and provide important clues to our future.
2024 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.6Michael Palin in NigeriaIn his first visit to Nigeria, labelled the ‘Giant of Africa’, Michael Palin embarks on an epic 1,300-mile journey. It’s a country that encompasses stunning landscapes…
2020 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.4Art of PersiaBroadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed goes on a remarkable journey to places rarely seen, as she travels through Iran, telling the story of a complex and fascinating…
2013 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.3Precision: The Measure of All ThingsPrecision: The Measure of All Things is a three-part British television series outlining aspects of the history of measurement. It was originally aired in June 2013 on…
2013 · 11 episodes · ★ 8.1Speed with Guy MartinMotorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin undertakes a series of speed-based challenges, exploring the boundaries of physics and learning about the science of speed.
2012 · 4 episodes · ★ 8.0The Dark Ages: An Age of LightChristianity slowly emerged from being a persecuted minority to the state religion of the Roman Empire. This episode is a history of the ways believers grappled with a…
1986 · 9 episodes · ★ 8.4The Story of EnglishA history of the English language from its early beginnings to present day English in all its variations. In 9 episodes.
2019 · 5 episodes · ★ 7.5The Americas with Simon ReeveIn this limited series Simon Reeve begins his most ambitious journey yet, travelling the entire length of the Americas
1997 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.4Byzantium: The Lost EmpireJohn Romer recreates the glory and history of Byzantium. From the Hagia Sophia in present-day Istanbul to the looted treasures of the empire now located in St. Marks in…
2016 · 7 episodes · ★ 7.3James May: The ReassemblerWhen we look around our homes, sheds and garages we see an array of household objects that with one click of a button or twist of a knob will spring to life, and - most…
2011 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.6Origins of UsDr Alice Roberts reveals how your body tells the story of human evolution. The way you look, think and behave is a product of a 6 million year struggle for survival.
2020 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.6The Surgeon's CutThey're philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries.
2011 · 8 episodes · ★ 8.4Two Greedy ItaliansTwo Greedy Italians is a BBC television series that first aired on BBC Two in the UK on May 4, 2011. The series sees the chefs Gennaro Contaldo and Antonio Carluccio…
2014 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.9How We Got to NowHow We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung…