Sky Documentaries HD [UK] TV guide for the week

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Sky Documentaries HD [UK]

TV guide for 30 May

Sky Documentaries HD TV guide for 30 May

  1. Searching for Sugar Man

    Documentary following two fans in search of their musical idol. American singer Sixto Rodriguez enjoyed a brief recording career in the 1970s before fading into obscurity. However, his politically con

  2. When We Were Kings

    Leon Gast's Oscar-winning documentary charting the challenge of an ageing Muhammad Ali for George Foreman's World Heavyweight title held in Zaire in 1974. The film explores the impact of Ali's visit t

  3. Dogtown and Z-Boys

    Documentary charting the history of skateboarding, from its 1970s emergence as a land-based form of surfing in Los Angeles and its subsequent explosion of popularity worldwide, to its current status a

  4. Discovering: Gina Lollobrigida

    A look at the life and career of the Italian actress, one of the highest profile European stars of the 1950s and early '60s.

  5. 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.

  6. Discovering: Janet Leigh

    A profile of the American actress, who starred in Orson Welles' 1958 film Touch of Evil before achieving worldwide fame in 1960 for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.

  7. The Directors

    The life and work of Steven Spielberg, whose films include Jaws, ET the Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Jurassic Park and who won Oscars for directing Schindler's List and Saving Privat

  8. Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

    Documentary paying homage to the legendary Italian director, featuring contributions from Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro and Ennio Morricone.

  9. Missile from the East

    The true story of Ernst Degner, a champion East German motorcycle racer who risked his life defecting to West Germany during the Swedish Grand Prix in 1961.

  10. I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

    Chevy Chase was a cast member on the inaugural series of Saturday Night Live and he built on that success to star in numerous Hollywood comedies and host the Academy Awards. He played hapless father C

  11. I Am Richard Pryor

    Documentary reflecting on the highs and lows of the comedian and actor's life, featuring interviews with Mike Epps, Tiffany Haddish and his widow Jennifer Lee.

  12. My Icon: Kadeen Corbin

    The England netball international talks about her idol.

  13. Salt Path: A Very British Scandal

    A look at Observer journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou's investigation into allegations of factual inaccuracies in Raynor Winn's book The Salt Path.

  14. My Icon: Heather Watson

    British tennis star Heather Watson discusses the individuals who have inspired her over the course of her life.

  15. 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

  16. Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes

    Newly discovered archive footage and witness accounts reveal the story behind the 1986 nuclear disaster and the heroic efforts made to prevent another explosion.

  17. Bruno v Tyson

    The story of the boxing rivalry between Frank Bruno and Mike Tyson, spanning two epic fights marred by politics and volatile race relations, with the old foes coming together for a reunion.

  18. Wirecard: A Billion Euro Lie

    Documentary lifting the lid on the scandal that rocked the financial sector across the globe - the rise and billion-dollar fall of financial payment firm Wirecard.

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.