Sky Documentaries HD [UK] TV guide for the week

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Sky Documentaries HD [UK]

TV guide for 26 May

Sky Documentaries HD TV guide for 26 May

  1. 100 Foot Wave

    The documentary returns with surfer Garrett McNamara grappling with his health, while Nazaré prepares for its first big swell - and nothing goes as planned.

  2. Discovering: Claude Rains

    The life and career of the English actor, who was nominated for Academy Awards for his roles in Mr Smith Goes to Washington, Casablanca, Mr. Skeffington and Notorious.

  3. The Directors

    A profile of brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, whose films include Miller's Crossing, Fargo, The Big Lebowski , O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men.

  4. The Civil War

    A recount of the Battle of Gettysburg, when for three days in July 1863 men belonging to the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia fought in the Pennsylvania countryside. The battle re

  5. The Invisible Pilot

    The story of small-town crop-duster pilot Gary Betzner, who unexpectedly jumped off a bridge in 1977, leaving a trail of money, drugs, and secrets in his wake.

  6. The 2010s

    An exploration of social media's growing influence during the decade, as platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok became popular.

  7. Hitsville: The Making of Motown

    Rare performances, interviews and rarely seen footage come together to paint a picture of the history and origins of the Motown record label.

  8. Quant

    Documentary celebrating the life of fashion designer Mary Quant, with contributions from Kate Moss, Vivienne Westwood, Edward Enninful, Dave Davies, Charlotte Tilbury, Jasper Conran and Zandra Rhodes.

  9. My Icon: Pam Cookey

    The former England netball captain discusses the individuals that have inspired her during her life and career.

  10. The Directors

    A profile of brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, whose films include Miller's Crossing, Fargo, The Big Lebowski , O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men.

  11. Discovering: Claude Rains

    The life and career of the English actor, who was nominated for Academy Awards for his roles in Mr Smith Goes to Washington, Casablanca, Mr. Skeffington and Notorious.

  12. The Civil War

    A recount of the Battle of Gettysburg, when for three days in July 1863 men belonging to the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia fought in the Pennsylvania countryside. The battle re

  13. David Frost Vs

    David's first encounter with Muhammad Ali led to an unlikely lifelong friendship that tracked the boxer from his lowest lows to his biggest win.

  14. The Cult of the Family

    The rise and fall of Australia's most notorious cult - The Family. In 1987 a teenage girl escapes from a lakeside compound, triggering a police raid on the property to rescue her siblings.

  15. The Cult of the Family

    The rescued children struggle to find a sense of normality and the cult leader is tracked down by detectives when she goes on the run.

  16. The Cult of the Family

    An insider's testimony reveals enough evidence to arrest Anne Hamilton-Byrne and her husband Bill. But it remains to be seen whether justice will be served.

  17. Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

    Alex Gibney's documentary, based on Lawrence Wright's book, sheds light on the controversial religious movement, from its roots in the mind of founder L Ron Hubbard through to its rise in popularity i

  18. The Kid Stays in the Picture

    Film producer Robert Evans narrates this documentary chronicling the ups and downs of his extraordinary life. Among the topics covered are his big break into the movie industry, his failed marriage to

  19. Giroud

    A profile of footballer Olivier Giroud, who is France's all-time leading goalscorer and has played for Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan.

  20. Discovering: Claude Rains

    The life and career of the English actor, who was nominated for Academy Awards for his roles in Mr Smith Goes to Washington, Casablanca, Mr. Skeffington and Notorious.

About Sky Documentaries HD

Sky Documentaries HD [UK] is a British Sky HD channel dedicated to documentary films, documentary series and authored investigative projects. It broadcasts in English and launched on 27 May 2020 as Sky's dedicated documentary channel.

The schedule covers politics, culture, sport, music, social conflicts and notable public figures. It also includes biographical projects, journalistic series, investigations and films from HBO Documentary Films and Showtime Documentary Films.

The channel focuses on causes, consequences, witnesses and the people at the centre of a story. The Sky Documentaries HD [UK] TV guide includes documentary premieres, authored series, investigations and repeat showings.