Documentaries

Jeff Buckley playing guitar

Why do departed icons like Jeff Buckley, Matthew Perry and George Michael still captivate us?

Poppy Jay holding up a dress.

In 2026, why are millions of women consuming 'tradwives' content about returning to the home?

An image of Natalee Holloway, smiling, as she poses for a photo.

Where is Joran van der Sloot now? True story behind Taken: Natalee Holloway

Starmus Party at Tenerife’s ITER Wind Farm

Brian Cox says “everybody owns science” – so why aren’t we paying attention?

Marco Pierre White: "To eat with your fingers is the greatest compliment"

Mike Smith, Sarah Greene and Michael Parkinson crouched down next to each other with a dark background behind them.

The BBC ghost story that terrified Britain, sparked 30,000 complaints – and was never shown again. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

David Attenborough standing in front of the sea

Blue Planet III producer: "Attenborough seems stronger and better with every project"

A white Southern right whale in Blue Planet III, poking its head above the water, with the rest of its body below.

David ButcherBlue Planet III review: David Attenborough delivers marine marvels in this thrilling sea-quel ★★★★☆

Megan McCubbin and Kyle Thomas sat down next to each other, smiling ahead, with Chris Packham crouched down behind them.

BBC confirms start date for all-new Naturewatch series starring Chris Packham and more

David Attenborough sat back in a directors chair, looking ahead. He is wearing a blue shirt, grey jumper and white trousers with his legs crossed.

Blue Planet III release date revealed by BBC with extra treat for fans of David Attenborough documentary franchise

Sophie Morgan and Mat Fraser looking up at screens.

videoExclusiveChannel 4 social experiment into how Nazi ideas can sway people's views on disabilities shares exclusive first look

Sophie Morgan and Mat Fraser next to each other looking ahead.

Channel 4 confirms "complex" experimental documentary will explore whether people can be influenced by Nazi ideas about disabilities

Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and Kyle Thomas resting against a tree, smiling ahead.

BBC announces Naturewatch series featuring Chris Packham as presenters confirmed

JK Rowling poses on a red carpet, with dyed ginger hair, a bright red lipstick and dark eyeshadow. She is wearing a white top under an open black blazer

BBC announces two-part JK Rowling documentary with "rare archive" of Harry Potter author

The Aberfan disaster which killed 144 people could have been prevented: "It was like a war zone"

Woman in dress with arm around her son in school uniform, standing on an extensive lawn.

Lorin LaFaveMy son was groomed while gaming online and murdered – now I'm sharing the warning signs

A man wearing a blue linen shirt sat cross legged in a wheat field on an over cast day with his hands clasped in front of him.

Bradley Walsh set to investigate the extraterrestrial in ambitious new series

Close-up of Mobheen Azhar, who has bleached blond hair, and brown moustache and eyebrows, as he sits in a car looking out the window pensively

Mobeen Azhar25 years after 9/11, British Muslims are still living with its fallout. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

An image of Elizabeth Holmes's wide eyes and smile in a screenshot from Elizabeth Holmes in You Can See Everything.

Nathan Fielder confronts Elizabeth Holmes and her husband in new documentary trailer

Gemma Collins wearing a brown top and trousers, sat on a sofa, looking ahead of her.

ExclusiveGemma Collins wants fans to see the ‘raw and realness’ of her life

Week 42 Viewpoint: Prof Suzannah Lipscomb

Suzannah LipscombI’m a Tudor expert and this is why I want to overturn our misogynistic view of some of history’s most iconic women

Michael Palin wearing a grey jacket and blue shirt standing in front of a food stall with a woman selling Pag-pag food leftovers in Tondo

Michael Palin reveals why he's travelled to the Philippines for new series and what he found there

Wunmi Mosaku stood in front of a green background, smiling ahead with one hand on her hip.

ExclusiveWunmi Mosaku reveals how her own upbringing helped take on key role in breathtaking new documentary

Samuel West and Ade Edmondson stood next to each other in the Yorkshire Dales, smiling as they look ahead.

videoExclusiveAde Edmondson gets candid about his father in exclusive look at Sam & Ade Go Birding season 2

Matthew Perry wearing a white shirt and dark grey blazer smiling into camera

Netflix releases first-look trailer for Matthew Perry documentary

Heston Blumenthal on Portrait Artist of the Year, sitting in a green leafy setting wearing chef's whites.

Heston BlumenthalKids must learn to cook - it's a form of creativity that's been overlooked for too long

Damilola Taylor sitting down wearing a red and white sports kit.

Damilola Taylor's brother Tunde reflects on late sibling's death ahead of new documentary: "I feel I should have done more... I've carried that guilt for a long time"

José Mourinho wearing a suit and tie, standing on a football pitch

Best Netflix documentaries to watch right now

Michael Palin wearing a grey jacket and blue shirt standing in front of a food stall with a woman selling Pag-pag food leftovers in Tondo

Caroline FrostHow Michael Palin went from Monty Python star to Britain’s greatest TV traveller

Martin Compston in front of the Las Vegas sign in Living Las Vegas

Martin Compston reveals his insider guide to Las Vegas – and the awe-inspiring attraction visitors can’t miss

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