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…Short series
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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.
2021 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.4McCartney 3, 2, 1Paul McCartney sits down for a rare in-depth one-on-one with legendary producer Rick Rubin to discuss his ground breaking work with The Beatles, the emblematic 70s arena…
2011 · 2 episodes · ★ 7.5George Harrison: Living in the Material WorldHe was part of the most famous rock-'n'-roll quartet in history. But George Harrison was much more than just a member of The Beatles.
2022 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.0The Last Movie StarsA celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of…
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.
2012 · 4 episodes · ★ 8.0The Men Who Built AmericaInfluential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States, a nation decaying from the inside after the Civil War, into the greatest economic…
2021 · 5 episodes · ★ 7.2Money, ExplainedWe spend it, we borrow it, and save it. Now let's talk about money and its many minefields, from credit cards to casino, scammers to student loans.
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…
1997 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.8Liberty!Dramatic documentary about the birth of the American Republic and the struggle of a loosely connected group of states to become a nation.
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.
1995 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.6500 Nations500 Nations is an eight-part documentary on the Native Americans of North and Central America. It documents from pre-Columbian to the end of the 19th century. Much of…
1987 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.5Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to FollowA series about the life, career and works of the movie comedy genius.
2020 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.1Challenger: The Final FlightEngineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
2020 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.0On PointeA six-part docu-series that captures a season in the School of American Ballet (SAB) in New York City.
2021 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.5HemingwayThe visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers America has ever produced. Interweaving his eventful…
1992 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.9MGM: When the Lion RoarsOn April 24, 1924, the movies changed forever: The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio opened and soon assembled “more stars than there are in the heavens.” Patrick Stewart hosts…
2011 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.1Dinosaur RevolutionDinosaur Revolution is a four-part American nature documentary produced by Creative Differences. It utilizes computer-generated imagery to portray dinosaurs and other…
2022 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.1SketchbookAn intimate instructional documentary series, that takes us onto the desks and into the lives of talented artists and animators. Each episode focuses on a single artist…
2023 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.1Downey's Dream CarsRobert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making…
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
2020 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.4Song ExploderGet inspired as musicians dig deep into the creative process of songwriting and reveal their intimate thoughts in a series based on the hit podcast.
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.
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…
2021 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.7The Titans That Built AmericaOut of the ashes of World War I, a new generation of titan rises…Pierre Du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford, and William Boeing. Their fight to reach…
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…
2017 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.4American EpicTravel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary Americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a three-part…
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.
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…
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…
2023 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.3Ancient EmpiresThis seven-hour miniseries explores the foundations of the greatest empires of all time and the incredible stories of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.
2024 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.6The Power of FilmDive deep into the art of storytelling by examining the defining principles and inner workings of the greatest classic films from the past century.
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.
1997 · 2 episodes · ★ 7.5Thomas JeffersonThe complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing…
1997 · 2 episodes · ★ 7.6Lewis & Clark - The Journey of the Corps of DiscoveryLewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery tells the remarkable story of the entire Corps of Discovery – not just of the two Captains, but the young army…
2024 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.3How Disney Built AmericaA nostalgia-filled ride that paints a vivid picture of the world of Walt Disney and the history-making empire he and his brother Roy Disney built. Each hour-long episode…
2022 · 2 episodes · ★ 7.4Theodore RooseveltThe two-part premium miniseries event on Theodore Roosevelt, the first modern President of the United States, will provide a rich, panoramic biography weaving…
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…
1988 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.1The Power of MythThe Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour…
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…
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…
2000 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.4The Greeks: Crucible of CivilizationIn the fourth and fifth centuries, B.C., the Greeks built an empire that stretched across the Mediterranean from Asia to Spain. They laid the foundation of modern…
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 · 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…
2019 · 7 episodes · ★ 7.1Superstructures: Engineering MarvelsAn exploration of engineering marvels. This brand new series reveals the extraordinary feats of engineering hidden inside the world's most spectacular man-made…
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…
2018 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.4Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup TournamentsA feast for football fans keen to watch the greatest games, the best goals and the leading players to have appeared at FIFA's many tournaments.
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…
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…
2017 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.7Africa's Great CivilizationsHenry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two…
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…
2017 · 3 episodes · ★ 8.0The Art of Japanese LifeThe art historian James Fox explores Japan through three themes, nature, the city and the home, from Zen gardens and woodblock prints of old Edo to the crafts and design…
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…
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…
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.
2020 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.6Africa's Hidden WondersFrom savage deserts and active volcanoes to immense lakes and rivers, Africa is a land of extremes. Across this awe-inspiring continent, nature's beasts battle for…
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.
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…
2020 · 3 episodes · ★ 7.6Miriam Margolyes: Almost AustralianA revealing documentary series; following celebrated film and television star Miriam Margolyes as she embarks on an epic two-month journey across the nation to discover…
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…
2015 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.0The Brain with David EaglemanNeuroscientist David Eagleman explores the interior of the brain to reveal why people feel and think the way they do. Episodes examine how personality, emotions and…
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…
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…
2020 · 7 episodes · ★ 8.6The Secret Lives Of Big CatsBig cat populations are shrinking fast, but now we have the means to view them in more detail than ever. This series looks at seven different members of the big cat…
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…
2015 · 4 episodes · ★ 9.4Deep OceanOnce you pass 1,000 meters, the water is completely devoid of light, and you have reached the deep ocean. Down here, temperatures plummet to 39 degrees Fahrenheit, and…
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…