Sky Documentaries HD Wednesday
BT TV
367
Sky
121
Virgin
188
6:00 AM
Mother Teresa: For the Love of God
An in-depth look at the life of the nun and missionary
An in-depth look at the life of the nun and missionary, who was canonised as a saint by Pope Francis in December 2015
7:00 AM
Discovering: Robert Donat
A look at the life of the Oscar-winning English actor
A look at the life of the English actor, known for his roles in films including Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and who won an Oscar for Goodbye, Mr Chips
8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and work of Martin Scorsese
A look at the life and career of American director Martin Scorsese, whose films include Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas and who won an Oscar for directing The Departed
9:00 AM
The Civil War
The emancipation of America's slaves
How Abraham Lincoln decided to emancipate slaves after the success of the Antietam Campaign - a measure designed to cut the South's manpower and ensure Union victory
10:00 AM
Juan Carlos: Downfall of the King
Corinna's revelations are secretly recorded and leaked in 2018
The whole world learns about Juan Carlos' dubious financial dealings after Corinna's bombshell revelations are secretly recorded and leaked in 2018.
11:00 AM
Chimp Crazy
Alan Cumming doubles the reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts
Alan Cumming doubles the existing reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts, while the film-makers face an ethical dilemma
12:00 PM
Adrienne
Tribute to actor and director Adrienne Shelly
Tribute to actor and director Adrienne Shelly, featuring contributions from friends and collaborators including Paul Rudd, Hal Hartley and Nathan Fillion
2:00 PM
I Am Patrick Swayze
A tribute to the American actor
A tribute to the American actor, known for his roles in hits like Dirty Dancing, Ghost and The Outsiders. With contributions by Demi Moore and Rob Lowe among others
4:00 PM
The Directors
The life and work of Martin Scorsese
A look at the life and career of American director Martin Scorsese, whose films include Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas and who won an Oscar for directing The Departed
5:00 PM
Discovering: Robert Donat
A look at the life of the Oscar-winning English actor
A look at the life of the English actor, known for his roles in films including Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and who won an Oscar for Goodbye, Mr Chips
6:00 PM
The Civil War
The emancipation of America's slaves
How Abraham Lincoln decided to emancipate slaves after the success of the Antietam Campaign - a measure designed to cut the South's manpower and ensure Union victory
7:00 PM
House of Kardashian
Kylie Jenner becomes a Generation Z icon
Kylie Jenner keeps the family relevant and becomes a Generation Z icon, but pressure mounts on the Kardashian dynasty to be socially responsible
8:00 PM
Chimp Crazy
Alan Cumming doubles the reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts
Alan Cumming doubles the existing reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts, while the film-makers face an ethical dilemma
9:00 PM
Breath of Fire
A look at Yogi Bhajan and his invention of a mystical persona
A look at Yogi Bhajan and his invention of a mystical persona, with former followers recountng the rigour of his teachings including physical hardships, unusual rules and abuse
10:00 PM
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Documentary looking at the history of the Church of Scientology's leaders
Documentary exploring the history of the controversial religious movement, and profiling eight former members, who offer their perspective on the Church's actions past and present
12:20 AM
The Synanon Fix
A look at Chuck Dederich Sr's increasingly authoritarian leadership
A look at how Chuck Dederich Sr's increasingly authoritarian leadership, enforcing strict rules and harsh punishments, prompted a public backlash that fuelled his growing paranoia
1:30 AM
Dave Not Coming Back
Two divers' efforts to retrieve a dead body from a freshwater cave
The story of two divers who embarked on a long and dangerous mission to retrieve a dead body from a freshwater cave in South Africa, with devastating consequences
3:20 AM
Nike's Big Bet
The story of the Alberto Salazar doping scandal
The story of a scandal that rocked the running world as Alberto Salazar was handed a four-year ban from all coaching activities from the US Anti-Doping Association
5:00 AM
Discovering: Robert Donat
A look at the life of the Oscar-winning English actor
A look at the life of the English actor, known for his roles in films including Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and who won an Oscar for Goodbye, Mr Chips