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Season 1997

  • S1997E01 In Search of Lawrence

    • June 6, 1997
    • Sky One

    In order to probe the reality behind the Lawrence of Arabia myth, and test the veracity of T E Lawrence's account of his wartime exploits in `The Seven pillars of wisdom', writer and explorer Michael Asher retraces the footsteps of Lawrence, using the same methods of transport, equipment and resources Lawrence would have used in his day. This takes Asher and his Arab companion - a Bedouin descendant of Lawrence's great tribal ally, Auda bu Tayi of the Howeitat - through the deepest deserts in the Middle East to the coast of Jordan. Along the way they find, still untouched from Lawrence's day, remnants of his work, campaigns and life, including Turkish military trains that he destroyed through his guerrilla war tactics.

Season 2003

  • S2003E01 Ancestors of Ancient Rome - The Etruscans

    • March 17, 2003
    • Sky One

    This documentary looks at the fun-loving Etruscans, who invented two spectator sports, gladiatorial combat and chariot racing. They were sophisticated people, with a sculptural and painting tradition, a religion based on human-type gods which they had learned from the Greeks and a complicated set of rituals for divining the future, which they handed down to the Romans.

Season 2005

  • S2005E01 Darts Player's Wives

    • January 18, 2005
    • Sky One

    The tungsten titans - and the women who love them.

  • S2005E02 Stoned in Suburbia

    • October 17, 2005
    • Sky One

    Stoned In Suburbia is a social history film, examining the change in people's opinions to cannabis over the past 50 years. Discussing the impact of the 60's sexual revolution, the Hippie movement, the emergence of the Punks right up until the modern day.

  • S2005E03 George Best: Football Genius

    • December 7, 2005
    • Sky One

    Along with one of his last interviews and spectacular archive footage, Denis Law, Alex Ferguson and Bobby Charlton share their memories of George Best.

Season 2006

  • S2006E01 James May Inside Killer Sharks

    • October 3, 2006
    • Sky One

    James May looks at the mechanics of hunting, catching and killing, shark-style. What makes this superb ocean predator such a perfectly evolved hunting and killing machine?

Season 2007

  • S2007E01 The Real Sex Traffic

    • May 29, 2007
    • Sky One

    The Real Sex Traffic takes us to "ground zero" of the sex trade - Moldova and Ukraine - where traffickers effortlessly find vulnerable women desperate to go abroad and earn some money. The film focuses on the remarkable story of Viorel, a Ukrainian man on a mission to find his pregnant, trafficked wife in Turkey. Interwoven with Viorel’s story, we meet other victims, traffickers and the families that have been torn apart by the trade in human flesh.

  • S2007E02 Monaco, Race of Kings

    • November 3, 2007
    • Sky One

    The Monaco Grand Prix (French: Grand Prix de Monaco) is a Formula One race held each year on the Circuit de Monaco. Run since 1929, it is widely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world, alongside the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (informally known as the Triple Crown of Motorsport). The circuit has been called "an exceptional location of glamour and prestige."

  • S2007E03 Animated Soviet Propaganda

    • November 14, 2007
    • Sky One

    Featuring writer and cultural historian Vladimir Paperny and actor Oleg Vidov, this documentary, narrated by Alexei Sayle, examines animated Russian propaganda films including Vultures.

  • S2007E04 Rebel Truce: The History of the Clash

    • December 22, 2007
    • Sky One

    A history of the Clash, the legendary British punk band. Included: candid interviews with guitarist/singer Mick Jones; archive footage of the band.

Season 2009

  • S2009E01 In Search of Beethoven

    • July 10, 2009
    • Sky One

    The first truly comprehensive feature length cinema documentary ever made about Beethoven. With over 60 live performances.

  • S2009E02 Operation Taliban Paratroop Elite

    • April 12, 2009
    • Sky One

    In this special documentary, Sky News gains an unprecedented insight into the lives of the Parachute Regiment's elite reconnaissance platoon, whose role is to infiltrate deep into enemy territory and bring back vital intelligence.

Season 2010

  • S2010E01 Mighty Uke

    • January 15, 2010
    • Sky One

    MIGHTY UKE travels the world to discover why so many people of different nations, cultures, ages and musical tastes are turning to the ukulele to express themselves, connect with the past, and with each other. From the Redwoods of California through the gritty streets of New York, from swinging London through Tokyo’s highrise canyons to Hawaii, ukers tell the story of the people’s instrument: The Mighty Uke.

Season 2011

  • S2011E01 Moog: The man behind the synthesizer

    • March 21, 2011
    • Sky One

    To the uninitiated, Moog was the dog in the 80s cartoon series, Willo' the Wisp, but to those in the know, Dr Robert Moog was the maverick inventor and cult icon behind the eponymous synthesizer. This fascinating documentary explores Bob Moog's story in his own words. The advent of the synthesizer revolutionised music. An entirely new analogue instrument, it had electronic components but was made user-friendly by incorporating a traditional keyboard. Its influence was huge: Moog synthesizers were used by everyone from popular musicians like The Beatles and Stevie Wonder to jazz pioneers such as Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea. In this documentary, Bob Moog shares his ideas about creativity, design, interactivity, spirituality and of course, the invention that rocked the world.

  • S2011E02 The Bachelor King 3D

    • December 31, 2011
    • Sky One

    Released in the US as 'Penguins 3D'. Narrated by David Attenborough, "Penguins 3D" celebrates the destiny of a very special King Penguin, who returns to his birthplace in the sub-Antarctic. Known as Penguin City, the island is home to hundreds of albatrosses, fur seals and brawling elephant seals-as well as six million penguins! Somehow our hero must earn his place among the island inhabitants and fulfill his destiny by finding a mate and raising a family. What follows is the story of the most challenging time in a King Penguin's life, when he is driven to nurture and defend his offspring against harsh weather and fierce predators. This cosmic drama plays out in one of Earth's last great wildernesses, amid steep mountain ranges and windblown plains half buried beneath snow and ice. "Penguins 3D" is an unforgettable tale of one King Penguin's journey through his species' central rite of passage.

Season 2012

  • S2012E01 The Petrol Age

    • March 15, 2012
    • Sky One

    Paul McGann tells the story of British motoring across the ages, through the iconic cars and incredible personalities that helped establish the UK as a major driving force in the global motoring industry. Each of the four programmes focus on one aspect of British motoring: Speed; Glamour; Icons and Trail Blazers. Paul explores a key story that ties in with the episodes central theme, as well as creating a wider picture for the viewer via archive footage, visits to some of the nations most impressive motoring museums, and interviews.

  • S2012E02 Ad Men

    • March 30, 2012
    • Sky One

    ‘Ad Men’ profiles 50 years of British advertising to coincide with the launch of the 5th season of ‘Madmen’. Ridley Scott’s RSA Productions lifts the lid on 50 years of British advertising, and the men behind some of the most compelling visuals of our era. ‘Ad Men’ features interviews with advertising legends such as Charles Saatchi, David Puttnam, Alan Parker and John Hegarty about the new consumerism they created. The film is based on Sam Delaney’s book ‘Get Smashed – The Story Of The Men Who Made The Ads That Changed Our Lives’ and follows the evolution of the industry from the 1960s through to the 1980s and into the millennium, looking at the impact of adverts such as Levi’s ‘Laundrette’, Heineken’s ‘Refreshes the Parts’ and Ridley Scott’s iconic 1984 Apple Macintosh advert – how they influenced consumers and gave executives power.

  • S2012E03 Kylie: My Year As Aphrodite

    • August 14, 2012
    • Sky One

    Join Kylie backstage and on the road as she tours the world with her ground-breaking Aphrodite – Les Folies tour. This documentary follows Kylie, the cast and crew from the conceptualisation of the tour, right through rehearsals and their six months on the road.

  • S2012E04 Bradley Wiggins - A Year In Yellow

    • November 21, 2012
    • Sky One

    Bradley Wiggins – A Year In Yellow is an in-depth, no-holds barred documentary that explores the life of one of Britain’s brightest sport starts. Cameras follow Wiggins as he takes on some of Europe’s toughest races and tries to balance his professional and personal life. With exclusive access to those closest to him, the film captures the man behind all the headlines and sporting achievements, from his arduous training schedule that sees him taken away from his family for months at a time to struggling to cope with enormous media pressure.

Season 2013

  • S2013E01 Discovering: David Bowie

    • April 14, 2013
    • Sky One

    David Bowie is one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. He's had a long and successful career and been a major figure in the music world for over four decades, during which time it is estimated he has sold about 140 million albums. As the Victoria and Albert Museum's David Bowie exhibition proves itself the fastest seller in the institution's history, leading music critics and DJs explore the life, music, legacy and larger-than-life stage characters of the glam rock legend, who recently made a chart comeback with his first album in a decade, The Next Day. This documentary explores the life and career of musician and actor David Bowie, who recently returned to the top of the charts with The Next Day, his first album in a decade. Music critics and DJs offer their thoughts on the London-born artist's colourful career and enduring success.

  • S2013E02 Discovering: Pink Floyd

    • April 14, 2013
    • Sky One

    Music critics and fans look back at the 30-year career of progressive rockers Pink Floyd, famed for their hugely successful concept albums and elaborate live shows.

  • S2013E03 Discovering: Queen

    • May 5, 2013
    • Sky One

    This documentary looks at the influences of Queen and their formidable front man Freddie Mercury. Friends and fans of the legendary British rock band reflect on their remarkable career and how they continually pushed the musical envelope with each album leaving a legacy of outstanding songs and videos that shaped popular culture. The film includes archive interview footage of Freddie in the 80s, as well as contributions from leading figures in the music industry. Find out about the story behind their show stealing performance at Live Aid, their collaboration with David Bowie and the sadness behind the video of These Are The Days of Our Lives.

  • S2013E04 Typhoon Haiyan: Eye Of The Storm

    • December 11, 2013
    • Sky One

    Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines and left a trail of destruction in its wake, with winds that gusted up to 270km/h creating walls of water two storeys high. Thousands of people have died and millions more are struggling to survive, desperate for food, water and shelter, in a crisis that has triggered one of the world's biggest relief operations. The full impact of Typhoon Haiyan is explored in this heartbreaking but insightful documentary combining extraordinary first-hand accounts from survivors, footage from several dedicated film crews on the ground in the Philippines, and expert testimony from renowned scientists.

Season 2014

  • S2014E01 Discovering: Blur

    • February 8, 2014
    • Sky One

    Documentary charting the rise of one of Britain's biggest indie rock groups, from their 1980s origins at London's Goldsmiths College to their 1994 number one album Parklife. Music critics Michael Bonner, Hamish MacBain and John Aizlewood examine how Food Records helped the four-piece band - Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree - find fame with their distinctly English sound This enjoyable biography charts the rise of the band that, perhaps more than any other, came to symbolise British guitar music in the 90s. Inescapably, those execrable cliches "Britpop" and "Cool Britannia" are tossed about with impunity, but the programme's makers have at least shown some restraint in not dwelling too long on the manufactured feud with a certain Manchester group. Instead, we get a potted visual discography that showcases a string of intelligently crafted pop albums

  • S2014E02 Hunting The World's Most Wanted People Smuggler

    • July 23, 2014
    • Sky One

    Sky News searches for those running the people smuggling trade in the Mediterranean, where Africans die trying to cross the sea.

  • S2014E03 Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

    • November 7, 2014
    • Sky One

    Sky Movies takes a look at the new Christopher Nolan Sci-Fi blockbuster in this movie special. Starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway

Season 2015

  • S2015E01 The Day Everest Shook

    • June 8, 2015
    • Sky One

    In the aftermath of the devastating Nepal earthquakes, this documentary uncovers stories of survival and struggle, as well as examining the science behind the natural phenomena.

  • S2015E02 The Art of The Joy of Sex

    • August 1, 2015
    • Sky One

    In this one-hour special, accomplished modern artist and illustrator Julie Verhoeven re-interprets the iconic 1970s book through a piece of artwork and in doing so expresses her understanding of the joy of sex in the 21st century. On her journey, Verhoeven meets the original The Joy of Sex illustrator Chris Foss, who reveals the behind-the-scenes detail of putting together the original collection of images.

  • S2015E03 Ant-Man: Behind the Scenes

    • August 11, 2015
    • Sky One

  • S2015E04 Daniel Radcliffe - Being Harry Potter

    • October 20, 2015
    • Sky One

  • S2015E05 Star Wars The Force Awakens: Part 1 Premiere Live

    • December 17, 2015
    • Sky One

  • S2015E06 Star Wars The Force Awakens: Part 2 Sky Movies Special

    • December 17, 2015
    • Sky One

  • S2015E07 Star Wars The Force Awakens on Set

    • December 13, 2015
    • Sky One

  • S2015E08 Star Wars Greatest Moments

    • December 24, 2015
    • Sky One

  • S2015E09 Escape From The Secret Sect

    • December 16, 2015
    • Sky One

    Theres an invisible community in the UK. Clandestine, elusive and living on our streets are around 16,000 UK brethren members, Britains most secretive sect. Exclusive brethren are not allowed to watch tv, go to the cinema, listen to the radio, go to cafes or restaurants, dance or read literature. Cut off from the world and all the evil in it, they only know what their elders tell them and are taught not to question anything. This documentary follows 25-year-old Emma as she attempts to leave one of Britains most secretive organisations, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. We hear the extraordinary stories of ex-brethren and get a rare insight into this secret sect. https://skyvision.sky.com/Brand/2399/escape-from-the-secret-sect

Season 2016

  • S2016E01 Hard-Wire: Law Of The Gun

    • February 11, 2016
    • Sky One

    American police chiefs have been to Scotland to learn new techniques in how to avoid shooting violent suspects. As numerous fatal police confrontations cause public anger across the US, officers are rethinking when, and how, they use force. Last year, police in the US shot and killed around 1,000 civilians, many of them unarmed.

  • S2016E02 Attenborough at 90: Behind the Lens

    • April 30, 2016
    • Sky One

    A profile of broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough, whose career has included being controller of BBC Two and making numerous groundbreaking wildlife programmes

  • S2016E03 Ross Kemp: The Fight Against Isis

    • July 14, 2016
    • Sky One

    The former EastEnders actor visits Iraq and Syria to follow Kurdish armed forces to the front lines of the ongoing fight against the so-called Islamic State.

  • S2016E04 Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle

    • May 30, 2016
    • Sky One

    One-off, spoof documentary in which Steve Coogan's perennially over-reaching broadcaster heads to the nebulous `north' to see how the other half live. Seeking to make amends for a controversial on-air gaffe, in which Alan apparently managed to offend anyone who considers themselves a `northerner', Norwich's finest sets out to immerse himself in the lives of the very people he slighted, as he investigates what he refers to as the `schasm' between the UK's haves and the have-nots, perhaps even transforming himself into a sought-after TV star in the process.

  • S2016E05 Louie Spence: Taxi Driver

    • July 2, 2016
    • Sky One

    Mockumentary "Colourful television personality Louie Spence has been taken on as a cab driver for Harlow-based Metro Cars for a week's trial. In his new Sky 1 show Louie Spence: Taxi Driver, Louie can be seen driving around the town at the wheel of a mini cab. According to the show, the reason for the sudden change of career is that five years after his appearance in Pineapple Dance Studios he has found bookings have dried up, leaving him in need of another source of employment. To prepare for the show, Louie completed a genuine mini cab driving test and got himself a private operator's license before being offered a job at Metro Cars. The show features Louie picking up and dropping off customers, sometimes following them on to their jobs, nights out or events – including football training at Harlow Town FC, taking part in an amateur wrestling tournament and performing at a retirement home. A spokesman for the show, which was filmed in February, said: "Add in to this the potential for the odd celebrity passenger, a tempestuous and often flirtatious relationship with a radio dispatch operator and the day-to-day shenanigans of a real-life cab office and you've got a recipe for a joyous and fun mix of real-world actuality and Louie's traditional breakout happening."

  • S2016E06 Blur: New World Towers

    • August 26, 2016
    • Sky One

    Documentary chronicling the making of Blur's acclaimed 2015 comeback album The Magic Whip, charting its origins in Hong Kong to the band performing material in London's Hyde Park.

  • S2016E07 Trump: Could It Really Happen?

    • September 26, 2016
    • Sky One

    On the eve of the first TV debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, Amanda Walker examines whether 'The Donald' can do what was once thought impossible and get into the White House.

  • S2016E08 F1 Special: Nico the Brave

    • December 8, 2016
    • Sky One

    Martin Brundle, Damon Hill and Ted Kravitz join Simon Lazenby to discuss the shock retirement of F1 world champion Nico Rosberg, and what it means for Mercedes and the sport.

  • S2016E09 Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse

    • April 12, 2016
    • Sky One

    Claude Monet was an avid horticulturist and arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art, but he was not alone. Great artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Sorolla, Sargent, Pissarro and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art.

  • S2016E10 Can a Computer Write a Hit Musical?

    • February 27, 2016
    • Sky One

    The computer revolution. In a world becoming ever more technologically advanced, and reliant upon computers, a team of scientists and musical theatre writers team up to devise a recipe for success in musical theatre and then task computers to use that knowledge and generate a hit.

  • S2016E11 Tom Hanks: A League of His Own

    • October 14, 2016
    • Sky One

Season 2017

  • S2017E01 Ross Kemp Libya's Migrant Hell

    • February 21, 2017
    • Sky One

    Ross explores the arduous journey taken by those desperate to leave Libya for Europe, witnessing the many dangers the migrants encounter along the way

  • S2017E02 Primodos: The Secret Drug Scandal

    • March 21, 2017
    • Sky One

    Primodos was a pregnancy test pill prescribed regularly in the 1960s that used a massive dose of hormones to produce results. Soon after its introduction women who'd used it were giving birth to babies with deformities. For decades the victims and their families have been campaigning for their case to be heard. Now Sky News journalist Jason Farrell presents the findings of his six-year investigation, in which he alleges a cover-up and collusion between Primodos' manufacturer and the UK medicines regulator. One of the campaigning mothers gives a sorrowful reason for their fight: “Until we have an answer, we always have to consider that we're to blame.”

  • S2017E03 Sky Movies Special: Ghost in the Shell

    • April 24, 2017
    • Sky One

  • S2017E04 Sky Movies Special: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

    • May 2, 2017
    • Sky One

  • S2017E05 Sky Movies Special: Spider-man Homecoming

    • July 9, 2017
    • Sky One

    Sky Cinema takes a special look at the latest take on the classic Marvel superhero, starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Robert Downey Jr.

  • S2017E06 Diana - Her Story The Book That Changed Everything

    • August 20, 2017
    • Sky One

    Mariella Frostrup interviews Andrew Morton, the author of Diana: Her True Story, a biography of the Princess of Wales that was published in 1992. The book caused huge controversy when it was serialised in the Sunday Times, as it offered an intimate insight into Diana's personal troubles and her experiences of life in the royal household - but it was only after her death in 1997 that Morton revealed she had been the source for much of his information. In this programme, he reveals how he was shunned by fellow journalists and received death threats from terrorist groups, and why he sought a statement of support from the princess as he tried to restore his reputation

  • S2017E07 Diana: The People's Princess

    • August 22, 2017
    • Sky One

    A Sky News special takes a look at Princess Diana's final hours, the extraordinary events leading up to her funeral and her enduring legacy

  • S2017E08 The Beatles, Hippies & Hells Angels

    • August 27, 2017
    • Sky One

    The story of Apple Corps, the multimedia corporation founded by the Beatles that became one of the most colourful, outlandish and chaotic companies that ever existed

  • S2017E09 Deep Purple: From Here to InFinite

    • March 11, 2017
    • Sky One

    Documentary telling the story of the pioneering and influential British heavy rock band, with cameras also following them as they enter the studio to record a new album. Narrator Rick Wakeman

Season 2018

  • S2018E01 Harry & Meghan: A Love Story

    • May 9, 2018
    • Sky One

    Documentary maker Toby Sculthorp explores Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship and how it reflects the changing face of Britain and the monarchy

  • S2018E02 Anarchy on Thames

    • May 31, 2018
    • Sky One

    Documentary about Sex Pistols' infamous appearance Bill Grundy's TV show, featuring contributions by then bassist Glen Matlock, publicist Eric Hall and studio director Tony Billey

  • S2018E03 Romesh's Look Back to the Future

    • December 17, 2018
    • Sky One

    Comedy panel show in which host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Danny Dyer, Katherine Ryan and Richard Osman to review predictions they made 12 months ago about 2018

  • S2018E04 Micky Flanagan's Christmas

    • December 19, 2018
    • Sky One

    Why do so many people get divorced at Christmas? What exactly is a three-bird roast? And why does everyone panic about getting a new sofa in time? Micky searches his mind for everything he loves and loathes about Christmas. But it's not just those burning questions keeping Micky awake. He wants to find out more about Britain's Christmas craze. In this cheeky festive special, he visits a tinsel factory in Wales and finds out why people do unspeakable things at their office Christmas parties. He discovers how semi-nudity and New Year resolutions come together in a rather surprising way, shares his take on 2018 and reveals why, for some, Christmas is all about wizards, stone circles and bad sandals. Plus, if you've ever wondered who the world's most inappropriate Father Christmas is, you'll get to meet him as Micky heads to Santa training school.

  • S2018E05 The Queen and I

    • December 24, 2018
    • Sky One

    New republican prime minister Jack Barker strips the royals of their assets and titles and the Queen and her family are forced to move to a rundown council estate. The locals don't exactly roll out the red carpet, but new neighbours Bev, Tony, Violet and Spiggy prove to be unlikely allies.

  • S2018E06 It's Christmas Live from the Royal Albert Hall

    • December 25, 2018
    • Sky One

    Jason Manford hosts as the Royal Albert Hall is transformed into a rock'n'roll winter wonderland for a concert filled with Christmas classics, with performances from the likes of Chrissie Hynde, the Vamps, Holly Johnson, Alexander Armstrong, Melanie C and Ricky Wilson

  • S2018E07 Game of Thrones Greatest Moments

    • July 18, 2018
    • Sky One

    A countdown the 20 most thrilling moments from the fantasy drama based on George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Cast members and celebrity fans also discuss the series and there is a look at who the main contenders for the Iron Throne really are.

Season 2019

  • S2019E01 Weinstein: Hollywood's Reckoning

    • February 24, 2019
    • Sky One

  • S2019E02 EM Forster: His Longest Journey

    • October 5, 2019
    • Sky One

    Special film about the life of A Passage to India author EM Forster, following his huge growth as a writer and the twists and turns of his personal life.

  • S2019E03 Rudyard Kipling: A Secret Life

    • October 9, 2019
    • Sky One

    A moving new TV documentary about the secret life of one of England's most acclaimed writers.

  • S2019E04 Conman: The Life and Crimes of Mark Acklom

    • October 11, 2019
    • Sky One

    For the first time, this film tells the full story of the cunning fraudster who posed as an MI6 agent to con his ex-girlfriend out of her Money. Sky News’ crime correspondent Martin Brunt spent four years tracking down Acklom, uncovering his vast criminal network and the people he managed to con out of thousands of pounds. Now, in a brand new Sky Crime documentary, Martin tells the story of Acklom and how he became so elusive.

  • S2019E05 The Real Chernobyl

    • June 19, 2019
    • Sky One

    Following the success of the Sky Atlantic drama series, this special documentary heads to Ukraine to meet some of the people involved in dealing with the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986.

  • S2019E06 Harry Potter: A Who's Who of the Wizarding World

    • December 23, 2019
    • Sky One

    From Harry Potter to He Who Shall Not Be Named, Alex Zane explores the secrets behind the vibrant characters of the much-loved wizarding world brought to life by JK Rowling.

Season 2020

  • S2020E01 Coronavirus: Into The Red Zone

    • March 26, 2020
    • Sky One

  • S2020E02 The Plastic Nile

    • June 2, 2020
  • S2020E03 Tiger Woods: Back

    • June 5, 2020
    • Sky One

  • S2020E04 Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the Curtain

    • December 18, 2020
    • Sky One

    Cockney comic Micky Flanagan gives viewers the backstage treatment at his 2017 sellout An’ Another Fing tour in this documentary. Culminating in a run at the O2 in London, it has since become one of the world’s biggest comedy tours, and this film charts Flanagan’s slow burn success from unvarnished archive footage of him performing in London pubs to then honing his brand of straight-talking observational comedy that can connect with an arena crowd.

  • S2020E05 Jealous Guy: The Assassination of John Lennon

    • December 21, 2020
    • Sky One

    An exploration of the life and career of the Beatles superstar, with a look at the strange parallels between him and his killer Mark David Chapman.

Season 2021

  • S2021E01 Bruno vs. Tyson

    • February 26, 2021

    Introducing a feature length film charting the sensational highs and lows of two of boxing’s biggest icons Frank Bruno and Mike Tyson.

  • S2021E02 Creation Stories

    • March 20, 2021

    Creation Stories tells the unforgettable tale of infamous Creation Records label head Alan McGee; and of how one written-off young Glaswegian upstart rose to irrevocably change the face of British culture.

  • S2021E03 Gerwyn Price: 2021 World Champion

    • April 5, 2021
    • Sky Sports

  • S2021E04 King Otto

    • June 11, 2021
    • Sky Documentaries

    A story celebrating Greece's biggest football triumph back in 2004, and 'King' Otto Rehhagel, the coach that lead them to victory.

  • S2021E05 Queen of Speed

    • November 20, 2021
    • Sky Documentaries

    A Sky Original documentary chronicling French rally driver Michèle Mouton's battle to rise to the top of the male-dominated world of rallying in the 70s and 80s.

Season 2022

  • S2022E01 Super Greed: The Fight For Football

    • March 21, 2022
    • Sky Documentaries

  • S2022E02 The Unofficial Science Of Home Alone

    • December 19, 2022
    • Sky Max

    Comedians James Acaster, Guz Khan and Alex Brooker have all been obsessed with the classic 1990 comedy Home Alone ever since they were kids. Christmas isn't Christmas until you've watched kid Kevin McAllister, played by Macauley Culkin, set a series of deadly traps to deter the inept burglars "The Wet Bandits" from breaking into his house. But there's one big burning question that all Home Alone fans need answering; would Harry & Marv have survived those traps in real life? Well, it's time to find out! Guz & James will be stepping into the shoes of the Wet Bandits, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern, and will be assisted by an engineer as they build their own versions of some of the most memorable boobytraps from the film such as the 'The Blowtorch to the Head' and 'The Swinging Paint Can'. They'll find out what damage they would do in real life, figure out how science can help them survive the traps.

  • S2022E03 Lionesess: When Football Came Home

    • December 27, 2022
    • Sky Documentaries

    A chance to relive England's historic victory in the Women's European Championships. With behind-the-scenes content, interviews with the key protagonists, and the very best of the action from throughout the tournament, as the Lionesses captivated the nation and gave England victory in a major football tournament for the first time in 56 years.

Season 2023

  • S2023E01 Fatboy Slim: Right Here, Right Now

    • February 4, 2023
    • Sky Documentaries

    The inside story of a legendary night and the last perfect rave This remarkable new feature documentary takes us back to 2002 and an extraordinary moment in time, when social and cultural history reached a crossroads. The Big Beach Boutique 2 was a UK rave event, with the iconic Fatboy Slim as DJ. Forty thousand ravers were expected on the beach in Brighton that day, but more than a quarter of a million turned up, and the event made history – both good and bad. Now, 20 years on, this film tells the story of the people and the event through moving interviews (including Fatboy Slim), exhilarating archive and visual alchemy. But it’s also about hedonistic times and the last hurrah of the rave movement before it ascended from the underground to the mainstream. It also explores a darker side through the disobedience, disorganisation, danger and jeopardy around the rave – and the slightly weird turn- of-the-century pop politics in play.

  • S2023E02 Villeneuve Pironi: Racing's Untold Tragedy

    • March 18, 2023
    • Sky Documentaries

    The tragic tale of the relationship between Ferrari team-mates Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi is finally revealed

  • S2023E03 Secrets of Success

    • June 28, 2023
    • Sky Sports

    Nasser Hussain meets some of the most successful leaders in sport to find out how they inspire, motivate and manage their teams to succeed at the highest level.

  • S2023E04 Williams & Mansell: Red 5

    • July 8, 2023
    • Sky Documentaries

    Feature length Sky Original documentary charting the rise of racing driver Nigel Mansell, the Williams F1 Racing team and how they came together to fight for the Formula 1 Drivers Championship

  • S2023E05 The Fall and Rise of Luton Town

    • August 11, 2023
    • Sky Sports

    Chart the dramatic fall and rise of Luton Town, as the Kenilworth Road outfit prepare to make their long-awaited return to England's top flight after 31 years away.

  • S2023E06 Hatton

    • August 31, 2023
    • Sky Sports

    A definitive portrait of a unique, working-class hero and one of the world’s most beloved boxers - Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton. The documentary, with incredible access to Ricky and unseen archive footage, charts his journey from the Hattersley estate near Manchester to headlining on the strip in Las Vegas is an emotional insight into a brilliant sporting hero. Earmarked for greatness from the moment he turned professional, Ricky quickly rose to the pinnacle of his sport. Adored by the public, he was a raging force in the ring, but the eventual pain of defeat would become utterly unbearable. Triumph, and pride were replaced by depression, addiction, and shame. His courage was clear, but it hid a darkness that would overwhelm him. Crucially, his relationships with those closest to him fell apart. A near decade estrangement from his family and split from his coach pushed Ricky to his absolute rock bottom and an attempted suicide.

  • S2023E07 Untold Stories: Hair On Set

    • October 1, 2023
    • Sky Documentaries

    Featuring exclusive interviews from stars including Naomie Harris (Moonlight, Skyfall), Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones), David Ajala (Star Trek: Discovery), and Verona Rose (Top Boy), Black British entertainers share for the first time their stories of hidden struggles of hair on set. In this powerful documentary, Fola Evans-Akingbola paints an intimate picture of how something as seemingly superficial as hair quickly uncovers a whole story about what it means to be different in a place you call home.

  • S2023E08 Stasi FC

    • November 26, 2023
    • Sky Documentaries

    Stasi FC is the gripping true-crime story of how, in the late 70’s, East Germany’s secret service (The Stasi) attempted to subvert the last remaining oasis of free speech in the country – football. Living under the Iron Curtain, your choice of football club was essentially a political statement and the stadium the only area in which you could openly express your opposition. Football thus became a prime target for the authorities. Bribery, intimidation, surveillance, forced transfers and even murder ensued as the Stasi engineered a decade of uninterrupted success for their preferred team, BFC Dynamo, before it all came crashing down with the fall of the Berlin Wall.

  • S2023E09 Selfridges at Christmas

    • December 3, 2023
    • Sky Documentaries

    A look at how the famous department store celebrates the festive season, including the secrets behind its famous Christmas windows and the unveiling of this year's creating - a theatrical extravaganza dubbed "Showtime!", which includes Santa Claus as a stage director, a Christmas tree diva and a stand-up comedy snowman. The programme also lifts the lid on the history of the store and reveals the colourful life of the man who created it.

  • S2023E10 30 Years of the PDC World Champs

    • December 4, 2023
    • Sky Sports

    In celebration of 30 years of the World Darts Championship, take a look back at the very first tournament, a classic final from 2007 and more.

  • S2023E11 The Unofficial Science of Die Hard

    • December 23, 2023
    • Sky Max

    The special will see comedians Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry, alongside engineer Zoe Laughlin, scientifically assess stunts from much-loved Christmas action film, Die Hard. From rooftop escapes to walking over shattered glass, Chris and Paul will put these stunts to the test and along the way, the duo will set out to answer the biggest question of all…Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

  • S2023E12 Sports Funniest 2023 With Greg James

    • December 27, 2023
    • Sky Max

    Take an irreverent and affectionate look back at the year in sport with Greg James and special guests Maisie Adam, Guz Khan and Tom Davis.

  • S2023E13 Dickens: Phantoms and Fiction

    • December 21, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    Captivating documentary exploring the haunting world of Charles Dickens' supernatural tales through actor readings, archive footage and immersive visuals.

Season 2024

  • S2024E01 The Unofficial Science of Indiana Jones

    • January 1, 2024
    • Sky Max

    Greg James and Maisie Adam try to follow in the footsteps of the archaeologist as they take on stunts from the film franchise, such as dodging darts and outrunning boulders. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.

  • S2024E02 How Africa Changed the PL

    • January 9, 2024
    • Sky Sports

    A special documentary charting the history and rise of African players in the Premier League. Featuring interviews with over 30 players who played in England's top division.

  • S2024E03 Game Changers: A Coach's Life

    • March 1, 2024
    • Sky Sports

    Sky Sport investigates why the rise of female coaches could alter rugby for the better. Taking an in depth look at the challenges female coaches must overcome to get to the top.

  • S2024E04 Striking with Pride: United at the Coalface

    • June 1, 2024
    • Sky Sports

    A mining community and a group of gay activists form an unlikely alliance during the 1980s miners' strike.

  • S2024E05 Football's Hidden Talent

    • May 21, 2024
    • Sky Sports

    Documentary exploring the lack of British South Asian footballers, including interviews with players and key organisations. What is being done to solve this and how long will it take?

  • S2024E06 Klitschko: More Than a Fight

    • August 14, 2024
    • Sky

    Charting the rise of Vitali Klitschko from boxing champion to becoming the longest-serving mayor of Kyiv, heading the capital of Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion of the country.

  • S2024E07 Adam Hills: Foot Fault

    • August 26, 2024
    • Sky

    In this one-hour special, Adam Hills tracks his efforts to bring more awareness to the sport of Para-Standing Tennis. The comedian, who was born without a right foot, was a professional tennis coach before pursuing a career in stand-up comedy. However, while he may have left his desire to be a professional sportsman behind, he nonetheless remains a lover of the sport – although he’s noticed it might not quite love him back as much as he hoped. He, like thousands of other wannabe tennis players with disabilities, has found the sport to be lacking in accessibility. While there has been growing attention for Wheelchair Tennis – with fixtures in the Paralympics and Grand Slams – there is little room for those who have the ability to walk.

  • S2024E08 Doom Scroll: Andrew Tate and the Dark Side of the Internet

    • Sky

    Going beyond the headlines to explore the algorithms of social media platforms, revealing how extreme content is boosted and online figures like Andrew Tate are allowed to thrive with sizable followings.