Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on The Roku Channel - Page 19

Animal Odd Couples

2013

Animal Odd Couples

2013
5
Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin sets off on a worldwide journey of discovery to find out why animals of different species make friends with each other, and even with humans.
Roman Megastructures

2021

Roman Megastructures

2021
5.3
50 BC: Julius Cesar reigned supreme over Gaul. But this was no simple military conquest. Rome wanted to spread its greatness, bringing civilization to the defeated barbarians now part of the Empire. Rome’s new territory was transformed through huge construction projects, involving aqueducts, roads, baths, amphitheaters, and arenas. This series explores three cities that today are home to the vestiges of this industrious civilization. Through the use of CGI, archive footage, aerial imagery, and expert testimony, this trilogy unveils the secrets of these wonders of Roman engineering.
New Scotland Yard Files

2020

New Scotland Yard Files

2020
4.3
Current and former New Scotland Yard detectives open their case files to tell the inside story of how they caught some of London's most notorious killers. Presented by Peter Bleksley.
What The Killer Did Next

2019

What The Killer Did Next

2019
7.7
Ian Stewart murdered his partner, children's author Helen Bailey, in 2016. He dumped her and her dog in a septic tank at her Hertfordshire home, but reported her
Wild City

2016

Wild City

2016
5
Singapore: One of the fastest growing cities in the world. Once a tropical jungle, it is now 665 square kilometres of hustle, bustle, concrete and air-con. But nestled among the urban sprawl there is a wild side; - places where pangolins, crocodiles, monkeys, otters, snakes and hornbills sit right among the skyscrapers and boardwalks. This series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, discovers how nature has evolved within this teeming city. Wild City showcases the range of different habitats found in and around the built-up urban sprawl, then journeys around the island’s hidden wildlife hotspots – from the overlooked interior to the inaccessible coastline and islands that have become unplanned sanctuaries for Singapore’s natural heritage.
The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

2020

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

2020
9.3
A look back at some of the most unforgettable moments in The First 48’s history. Each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme.
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

2018

Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

2018
5.3
Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.
First Ladies

2020

First Ladies

2020
5.3
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015

Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015
6.7
This compilation show presented by Richard Hammond takes a look back at Top Gear's most famous creations from the past 21 seasons. Relive many of the greatest and boldest endeavors in all their splendor, including the Train-Cars, James' Caravan Airship, the Hammerhead Eagle-i Thrust and the Hovervan.
The 93 Victims of Samuel Little

2020

The 93 Victims of Samuel Little

2020
8.7
Samuel Little may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of serial killers, but he is one of the most prolific and elusive of all time. He was convicted of murdering four women but is thought to have killed as many as 93 women over four decades. For the first time ever, viewers will have exclusive access to investigators, stories from families and chillingly detailed descriptions from Samuel Little himself.
This Joka

2022

This Joka

2022
4
Will Smith invites a diverse lineup of comics to explore the nature of comedy and its unique ability to bring people together. Watch stand-up sets, intimate interviews with Smith and the comics, and docu-style moments backstage and around Las Vegas.
Murder, Mystery and My Family

2018

Murder, Mystery and My Family

2018
5
Two of the UK's top criminal barristers, Sasha Wass and Jeremy Dein, explore historical murders where the convicted went to the gallows pleading their innocence. Investigating cases which bear all the hallmarks of a miscarriage of justice, they join forces with a living member of the convicted criminal’s family and a variety of specialist experts to re-examine the crime, evidence and trial.
Three Wives, One Husband

2017

Three Wives, One Husband

2017
3
Documentary providing access to the community of Rockland Ranch in the middle of the Utah desert, where 14 Mormon families have made a home for themselves. Half the men here are polygamists, including father-of-16 Enoch Foster. He is one of the most influential men in the community and has two wives, who adore him and each other. But their family is set to expand again, with baby number 17 on the way - and Enoch is also courting a third wife, 25-year-old nanny Lydia.
My Paranormal Nightmare

2020

My Paranormal Nightmare

2020
8.3
Are ghosts and demons dwelling among us? The Fourman Brothers, a family of paranormal investigators, investigate four hauntings, including a demonic entity, a murderous specter, a dangerous force, and a dark presence in this documentary series.
Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts

2018

Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts

2018
8.3
The doors of Barnsley Accident and Emergency department are open every day. An exclusive look into what is really going on in the hearts and minds of the medical emergency teams and how they deal with the critically ill.
Trucking Hell

2018

Trucking Hell

2018
7.3
Super-sized transport jobs require even bigger trucks to perform them. Lifting the lid on the heavy recovery business, featuring industrial strength trucks capable of towing and lifting the biggest and heaviest machines on the nation's roads.
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

2018

Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

2018
6
Modern day treasure hunter, Drew Pritchard is one of Britain's leading architectural salvage dealers, traveling the length and breadth of the country in search of weird and wonderful objects. Drew loves the thrill of the hunt and while he gets his hands dirty in the country's architectural backwaters, a crack team of restorers are back at base giving old and rare finds a new lease of life. We've seen them at work on Salvage Hunters, restoring, repairing and refining Drew's finds but for the first time, Salvage Hunters: The Restorers is going behind-the-scenes with this expert team to see what it really takes to transform junk into gems.
Someone You Thought You Knew

2018

Someone You Thought You Knew

2018
9.3
This true-crime series tells stories of actual murders committed not by strangers but by someone the victim knew, someone hiding in plain sight, or someone leading a double life. These wolves in sheep's clothing use deception as a weapon to try to get away with murder.
Inside the Tower of London

2018

Inside the Tower of London

2018
7.3
At 950 years old, the Tower of London is one of the oldest landmarks in Britain and has had many famous residents over the centuries, from Guy Fawkes to the Kray twins. But the only people who live in the ancient stronghold these days are the 37 ‘Yeoman Warders’ – or Beefeaters – who guard the walls and look after the three million visitors who walk through the gates every year.
Raiders of the lost art

2014

Raiders of the lost art

2014
7.7
Throughout history, some of the world's most amazing works of art have simply disappeared. Through re-enactment, rare archive, and expert comment we see how these treasures were looted, stolen or vanished into the archives. Some have been recovered but many more are still waiting to be found