Top Rated Documentary TV Shows - Page 41

The Death of Yugoslavia

1995

The Death of Yugoslavia

1995
7.2
The Death of Yugoslavia is a BAFTA-award winning BBC documentary series first broadcast in 1995. It covers the collapse of the former Yugoslavia. It is notable in its combination of never-before-seen archive footage interspersed with interviews of most of the main players in the conflict, including Slobodan Milošević, the then President of Serbia. Norma Percy won the 1996 BAFTA TV Award for 'Best Factual Series' for the documentary. However, it has been argued that it presents a potentially slightly biased point-of-view; for instance during the trial of Milošević before the ICTY in The Hague, Judge Bonomy called the nature of much of the commentary "tendentious" (partisan).
Departures

2008

Departures

2008
8.1
From epic landscapes and unforgettable culture, to the often trying times that come with international travel, Departures chronicles the unforgettable friendships, personal successes and sometimes crushing disappointments that befall travellers Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach on their journey. Departures is as much about the journey as it is the destination.
In Search of...

1977

In Search of...

1977
8.1
In Search of... is a TV series that was broadcast weekly from 1977 to 1982, devoted to mysterious phenomena. It was created after the success of three one-hour TV documentaries produced by creator Alan Landsburg: In Search of Ancient Astronauts in 1973, In Search of Ancient Mysteries and The Outer Space Connection, both in 1975. All three featured narration by Rod Serling, who was the initial choice to host the spin-off show. After Serling's death, Leonard Nimoy was selected to be the host.
Fifth Gear

2002

Fifth Gear

2002
5.5
Getting viewers up to speed on all the latest automotive information, with new car reviews, second hand bargains and industry tidbits being the focus of this magazine show.
The F Word

2005

The F Word

2005
6.2
The F Word is a British food magazine and cookery programme featuring chef Gordon Ramsay. The programme covers a wide range of topics, from recipes to food preparation and celebrity food fads. The programme is made by Optomen Television and aired weekly on Channel 4. The theme tune for the series is "The F-Word" from the Babybird album Bugged.
Space Race

2005

Space Race

2005
7.3
The untold true story behind the Cold War race to put man into space.
Jesse & Joy: What We Never Said Before

2025

Jesse & Joy: What We Never Said Before

2025
8.6
Jesse & Joy reveal the most intimate side of their story and the conflicts that shaped their identity and their music.
Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God

2025

Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God

2025
8.6
A docuseries that reveals the decades of abuse and deception of Father Marcial Maciel, the infamous leader of the Legionaries of Christ.
Turning Point: The Vietnam War

2025

Turning Point: The Vietnam War

2025
7.1
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers

2025

Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers

2025
8
Insider accounts and never-seen-before footage tell the story of the 7/7 bombings on London's transport network in 2005 — and its explosive aftermath.
In the Eye of the Storm

2024

In the Eye of the Storm

2024
8.1
This series reveals recent natural disasters as they happened in real-time through footage captured by eyewitnesses who found themselves in the wrong place at the right time and boldly held up their camera phones to capture the eye of the storm.
Crime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer

2024

Crime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer

2024
6.8
In 2012, a string of grisly murders sent shock waves through the Berlin party scene. The killer remained at large — until one of his targets survived.
Parenthood

2025

Parenthood

2025
7.9
A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.
Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom

2023

Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom

2023
6.8
Did Jens Soering murder his girlfriend's parents in 1985 — or was she the killer? This docuseries digs into questions that still swirl around the case.
Mysteries of the Faith

2023

Mysteries of the Faith

2023
5.8
Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.
The Hunt for Veerappan

2023

The Hunt for Veerappan

2023
8.3
This docuseries follows the rise and fall of Veerappan, a dreaded smuggler whose bloody reign sparked a 20-year-long manhunt in south India.
Secrets of the Penguins

2025

Secrets of the Penguins

2025
7.3
Over two extraordinary years, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory discovered never-before-filmed secret traditions, surprising intelligence and close-knit societies of penguins. This astonishing series reveals they are more like us than we ever dreamed, from their powerful friendships to the courageous risk-takers using ingenuity and innovation in some of the world's most extreme places.
How I Caught My Killer

2023

How I Caught My Killer

2023
7.3
The real-life stories behind unique homicide cases with in-depth interviews, authentic archival material and cinematic recreations all packaged together into a fresh spin in the genre.
Hei$t: The Great Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank

2022

Hei$t: The Great Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank

2022
6.3
In August 2005, through a tunnel almost 80 meter long, thiefs invaded the bank vault of Brazil's Central Bank in Fortaleza and stole over 160 milions reais, ou or nealy 3,5 tons of cash. This documenty explores that spectacular and historic heist.
Super/Natural

2022

Super/Natural

2022
7.3
Utilizing the latest scientific innovations and leading-edge filmmaking technology, this documentary reveals the secret powers and super-senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals, and invites viewers to see and hear beyond normal human perception to experience the natural world as a specific species does — from seeing flowers in bee-vision to eavesdropping on a conversation between elephant seals to soaring the length of a football field with glow-in-the-dark squirrels.