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Using AI technology, the voices of a shipwrecked crew are brought to life, reading from their personal diaries.

Directed and co-produced by his husband R.J. Cutler, explore the extraordinary life of British icon Elton John.

Explore the extraordinary life of British playwright and composer Noël Coward, who legendary legacy still looms large.

Follow two renowned rock climbers as they take on one of the most perilous mountains in North America, Devils Thumb.

The loneliness and isolation of contemporary urban life is explored in this tragic, real-life story about an unnoticed death.

Immerse yourself in this fresh take on the aborted 1970 lunar mission, in this tense, life-or-death survival story.

Dive into the endlessly captivating world of Botswana’s big cats as they traverse one of Africa’s last wildnernesses.

Follow the incredible story of Christopher Reeve, as the iconic film actor turns to disability activism after a lethal accident.

Travel the world with comedian Jack Whitehall and his much less jovial father, in this amusing travelogue series.

Immerse yourself in this enlightening and intimate glimpse into the lives, behaviours and social structures of a group of orangutans.

Explore the career of renowned Italian director Dario Argento, known for his dark, strange and unique horror films.

In this unthinkable true-crime series, a charismatic but deceptive man is accused of fathering hundreds of children across the globe.

From the same team behind Drive to Survive and Break Point, dive inside the minds of the world’s fastest sprinters.

Delve into the fascinating life, career and legacy of It’s A Wonderful Life director Frank Capra.

The real espionage tales of two Cold War-era double agents are laid bare in this gripping documentary series.

This captivating six-part documentary series examines the life of political figure, economist and author, Yanis Varoufakis.

Martin Scorsese guides us through the distinctive and cherished work of celebrated directing duo Powell and Pressburger.

In this immersive archival journey, the New York music scene of the early 2000s is joyfully explored.

The rise and fall of fashion designer John Galliano is charted in this gripping and thought-provoking documentary.

Scandals, crashes and performance-enhancing drugs all feature in the second season of this thrilling eight-part series.

Idris Elba narrates this vital docu-series, honouring soldiers of colour whose stories have previously gone untold.

Follow the life of a charismatic rebel as he pulls off an unparalleled number of bank robberies in 1990s Seattle.

American filmmaker Alex Ross Perry teams up with GHOST’s primary songwriter, Tobias Forge, to co-direct this vibrant music documentary.

Delve into the history of one of London’s prime musical hotspots in this fascinating Dua Lipa-led four-part mini-series.

Fascinating interviews and stunning archival footage seamlessly intertwine in this galvanising and remarkable documentary about the 1971 Women’s World Cup.

Explore the legacy of iconic and trailblazing artist Cyndi Lauper in director Alison Ellwood’s fascinating documentary.

Explore the fascinating and tragic life of audacious and talented working-class fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

Revisit the chaotic scenes of the Euro 2020 final, as a swarm of unticketed fans descended on the stadium.

Fred Armisen and Takehiro Hira narrate this captivating documentary about an unknowing Japanese reality TV star.

Scientific data and digital recreations combine to reveal new secrets from the world’s vast history in this four-episode season.

Narrated by Paul Rudd, this breathtaking docu-series grants viewers intimate access into the lives of octopuses.

Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett narrates this fascinating four-part nature series, exploring the inextricable ways we’re all connected.

Bear witness to the final filmed performance of famed Japanese composer and recording artist Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Immerse yourself in the lives of professional golfers in this high-stakes second series of remarkable wins and losses.

Narrated by American actress Angela Bassett, immerse yourself in the tales of matriarchs from the animal kingdom.

Fans of Stephen King will delight in this comprehensive exploration of the legendary author’s cinematic legacy.

Re-visit the fascinatingly strange story of a fake reality TV fiasco in this smart and thoughtful three-part mini-series.

Follow five predators across changing seasons and landscapes in this fascinating and informative wildlife documentary series.

Explore the disturbing real-life story of a digital love triangle that ends in a chilling murder.

Explore Albert Einstein’s relationship with Germany, Hitler and the atom bomb in this thrilling and insightful docu-drama.

In this heartfelt and richly informative documentary, a filmmaker shows what it takes to love oneself in an ableist world.

Follow the inspiring activism of Afrobeats musician Bobi Wine, as he leads a campaign against Uganda’s brutal and corrupt regime.

Immerse yourself in this extraordinary memoir of an artist trying to process a troubled relationship with her mother.

Kensuke's Kingdom's co-director Kirk Hendry reveals the UK TV he wants everyone to watch.

Discover the fascinating story beyond the headlines in this captivating exploration of faith and delusion.

From the director of Cheer, documentarian Greg Whiteley offers up a new set of underdogs to root for.

This gripping and compelling documentary beautifully captures the elation and catastrophe of Diego Maradona’s football career.

This profound documentary series documents the brutality of the Troubles, and the grief and injustice faced by a community.

Explore the rise and fall of Alexander the Great in Tony Mitchell’s riveting six-part historical docu-series.

Plunge into the intense world of tennis in the second season of this thrilling and high-stakes documentary series.

Inspired by the 1998 animation, A Bug’s Life, Pixar explores the fascinating lives of the planet’s tiniest bugs.

In their expansive new documentary Occupied City, Steve McQueen and Bianca Stigter delve into the forgotten histories of wartime Amsterdam by chronicling the buildings and their residents.

Follow Scottish songwriter Lewis Capaldi’s unprecedented rise to fame in this amusing and touching documentary.

As an amnesiac man recovers from an accident, he and his twin brother come to terms with their difficult childhoods.

Follow the gripping and scandalous case of three identical siblings who didn’t know the others existed.

This three-part documentary mini-series dutifully explores the disastrous events of the 1999 Woodstock revival festival.

The past collides with the present in Steve McQueen’s moving musing on Amsterdam, from Nazi occupation to the present day.

Immerse yourself in rarely-seen-before footage from the archives in Adam Curtis’s bold and illuminating experimental documentary.

A twelve-minute short exploring the making of the Beatles ‘final’ song, started in the nineties and completed in 2023.

Join Dr. Albert Lin as he undertakes a high-tech mission to transform archaeology, using 3D scanning, LiDar and ground-penetrating radar.

Immerse yourself in various species’ migration journeys from the Antarctic to the African Savanna in this captivating seven-part series.

With an original approach to a well-known story, director Ella Wright recounts the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

A four-part mini-series documenting the life of one of the most successful British performers of all time, Robbie Williams.

Errol Morris’s latest film delves into the enigmas in the life of spy writer John le Carré, but – as the master documentary-maker explains – The Pigeon Tunnel isn’t about establishing the facts.

A complex story about a family whose lives change forever due to the suicide of husband and father, Paul Shanks.

British filmmaker Jerry Rothwell examines the genesis of Greenpeace in this engrossing and inspiring documentary.

A captivating true-crime documentary about a young savant who conned wine enthusiasts out of millions of dollars.

This four-episode documentary series explores Newcastle United FC as they search for a sponsor and deal with accusations of overspending.

This docu-series explores and reconstructs the infamous events that went on to form the basis of The Conjuring 2.

Explore the trial of a nineteen-year-old boy who claimed he committed a murder under possession of the devil.

Explore the life, career and legacy of one of the most famous footballers of all time, David Beckham.

Dive into the story of John le Carré's extraordinary life, directed and written by Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris.

Restored by the BFI, this staggering 1924 documentary captures footage from two ill-fated explorers on Mount Everest.

Immerse yourself in Terence Davies’ heartful study of the city of Liverpool, where he grew up in the 1950s.

Discover a Somerset farmer’s inspiring and wonderfully absurd legacy through found footage he shot himself.

This captivating documentary recounts a colossal CIA programme that used Howard Hughes as a cover during the cold war.

Explore the diverse ingenuity of Abbey Road Studios in London-born Mary McCartney’s deeply enjoyable directorial debut.

This mesmerising documentary brings a spectacular freshness to the much-told story of the life and death of Princess Diana.

Plunge to unknown depths with this immersive, thrilling and high stakes documentary about the deadly and extreme sport of free diving.

A touching and thoroughly entertaining tribute to 80s pop legends George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, otherwise known as WHAM!

The riveting documentary charts the unlikely rise to prominence of the West Indies cricket team in the 70s and 80s.

Anton Corbijn co-directs this heartfelt exploration of the transformative power of music, centring a handful of Depeche Mode’s faithful fans.

Journey to the unparalleled spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef with highly-lauded broadcaster David Attenborough.

Following the release of Our Universe, David Attenborough narrates this four-part mini-series documenting the migration of animals across the planet.

Anton Corbijn’s first feature documentary pays tribute to London-based design company Hipgnosis, who produced iconic album artwork from the 1960s-1980s.

An illuminating portrait of Ken Loach: one of the UK’s most talented, principled and compassionate directors.

With nuance and masses of historical footage, the tumultuous and notorious withdrawal from Afghanistan is examined in this shocking documentary.

Using a wealth of previously unseen archival footage, this fascinating but chilling documentary reconstructs the infamous 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

This two-part documentary series reveals a refreshed and intimate perspective on King Charles III’s life and character.

Adele James is captivating as Egypt’s last pharaoh, Cleopatra, in this compelling four-part docudrama hybrid.

The life and career of pop giant Ed Sheeran is delicately uncovered in this personal and moving mini-series.

Traverse the often-unforgiving Kenyan landscape in this stunning nature series narrated by Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh.

Sir David Attenborough narrates this breathtaking mini-series exploring nature in the UK and Ireland.

Delve into the life of controversial, opinionated and endlessly talented rapper M.I.A in this candid documentary.

Cinephile Mark Cousins encourages us to slow down and really look at the world in this impossibly absorbing documentary.

Tennis giant Boris Becker is the subject of Alex Gibney’s meticulously crafted documentary.

A nostalgic overview of Coldplay’s formation (and continuation) from prolific music documentarian Mat Whitecross.

Julien Temple’s fittingly multifaceted tribute to musical icon and frontman of The Clash, Joe Strummer.

Julien Temple directs this dizzying, and thorough documentary portrait of the Sex Pistols.

A rabble-rousing rockumentary on the pre-punk pub rock band Dr Feelgood.

Go on-the-road with Britpop band Blur in this lo-fi but up-close music documentary.

Go behind-the-scenes of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ creative partnership with this deeply-felt documentary.

Music documentary meets philosophical inquiry in this portrait of Nick Cave from director Andrew Dominik.

Venture into the mind of musical iconoclast Nick Cave with this inventive, introspective documentary.

The life and legacy of punk musician and riot grrrl icon Poly Styrene makes for a loving documentary.

A harmonious love letter to reggae music and the talents who reinvented its sound.

The life and death of Amy Winehouse is reappraised in a gut-wrenching documentary from Asif Kapadia.

Cara Delevingne presents - and participates in - a fun, female-focused docuseries on sexuality.

Self-professed indoorsy type Eugene Levy ventures outside his comfort zone in this irreverent travel series.

A Netflix docuseries that delves into the world of competitive golf, via players such as Rory McIllroy.

A BAFTA-nominated documentary exploring the sensation of blindness, as experienced by writer and academic John Hull

Filmmaker Edgar Wright directs a documentary odyssey about distinctive musical duo Sparks.

Journey to the Amazon where a community of people fight to protect their way of life.

An electric documentary about seminal rock band Oasis, their chart-topping highs and feuding lows.

Liam Gallagher’s post-Oasis slump and subsequent comeback makes for a celebratory documentary.

Liam Gallagher’s epic two-show comeback makes for a rousing, resounding documentary.

A stunning, sensory insight into the world of non-speaking autism, from award-winning filmmaker Jerry Rothwell.

Sinéad O'Connor’s rise to fame is reconsidered and recontextualised in a gorgeously intimate documentary.

Filmed in Aleppo, this BAFTA-winning, Oscar-nominated documentary is as intimate as it is imperative.

Daring cave divers lead a heart-pounding rescue mission in this thrilling documentary.

A true story about deceit and fraud makes for a jaw-dropping documentary.

A serial dater who used Tinder to con women is the centre of this gobsmacking documentary.

A refreshing and deeply intimate documentary, delving into the artistic mind of Orson Welles.

Mark Cousins continues his odyssey through the history of cinema and moves into the modern era.

Celebrating The Rolling Stones at 60, this docu-series delves into the making of the world famous band.

A groundbreaking and intimate virtual reality documentary celebrating the love and friendships fostered in VRChat.

A Polish town, pre-Holocaust, is immortalised on celluloid in this haunting documentary.

Bart Layton’s breathtaking BAFTA winner is a true-crime doc by way of a psychological thriller.

Astonishingly good CGI accomplishes a never-before-seen feat: animating the creatures of the Natural History Museum.

Get closer than ever before to the majesty of our natural world with this wide-ranging and awe-inducing documentary series.

Dive into the depths of the oceans with David Attenborough’s exploration of marine life.

BBC Earth and David Attenborough join forces for a ferocious and fascinating insight into five animal families.

This one-off documentary is both a personal retrospective and a rallying cry.

A revelatory three-part documentary series about the woman who enabled Jeffrey Epstein.

Sir David Attenborough unravels the mysteries of the plant kingdom in this astonishing docuseries.

Discover the extraordinary wildernesses of Patagonia in this natural history docuseries.

Documentary meets animation in this charming and occasionally chilling tale of a Scottish scandal.

A devastating and daring documentary about the fight to protect the mountain gorillas of the Congo’s Virunga National Park.

Andrea Arnold focuses her unflinching, socially-realist eye on a dairy cow in this defiant documentary.

An award-winning, rabble-rousing documentary about the formation of Rock Against Racism.

A fascinating documentary spotlighting female pioneers in electronic music who synthesised their way beyond the glass ceiling.

Honouring the anarchic spirit of queer and feminist activism, this is a heartfelt and consciousness-raising documentary.