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LockerbieLockerbie
Sky Documentaries, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Mini-Series



An investigation into the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in December 1988, examining unanswered questions and exploring the truth behind the atrocity that left 270 people dead. With access to victims' families, investigators, intelligence officers and other key figures.


House of KardashianHouse of Kardashian
Sky Documentaries, 2023 On Hiatus | Family, Documentary | ► Trailer
1.0


Exploring one of the world's most powerful families - the Kardashian-Jenners.


Boyzone: No Matter WhatBoyzone: No Matter What
Sky Documentaries, 2025 Cancelled/Ended | Music, Documentary | ► Trailer



The year is 1993. The UK and Ireland are swept up in electrifying boy band mania. Across Dublin's clubs, bars and schools, a feverish hunt begins, to find the next musical sensation. In the era before tv talent shows ruled, hundreds vied for stardom, but only five working-class Dubliners would have the luck to be plucked from obscurity and be thrust into the global spotlight. It's here, we begin our story.For the first time in 30 years, band members Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Michael Graham grant rare and exclusive interview access for this three-part Sky documentary series Boyzone: No Matter What. Revealing theirpersonalexperiences in a bandthat sold over 25 million records worldwide, the boys also talk candidly about how they grappled with the true cost of global fame. And to try and help close a chapter in their lives, they confront the strained relationships and tragic events that have had a lasting impact on all their lives, families and friendships.


The Body Next DoorThe Body Next Door


Nestled in the heart of the Welsh Valleys is the quiet former mining town of Beddau. Home to some 3000 residents. Beddau is a place where locals know the postman by name; and everyone knows everyone's business. Or so they think...; In 1997; Ann Sabine arrives in the Welsh town of Beddau from New Zealand. Single; with no family to speak of; she soon becomes the life and soul of the community; earning a reputation for having a 'heart of gold'. Everyone loves her. But when Ann dies from cancer in 2015; and tells her friends to retrieve a medical skeleton from her shed for a; joke; her friends instead discover a heavily wrapped male corpse.South Wales Police commence an investigation which unravels decades of secrets; rocking communities on both sides of the world.; This 3-part documentary series is packed with twists and turns; it's the tale of a seemingly gentle old lady with a dark and sinister past; one that will unravel across this gripping; and tonally refreshing; true crime feature / series.


Race to PerfectionRace to Perfection
Sky Documentaries, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary | ► Trailer
4.0


The exclusive serie takes a look behind the scenes over the past 70 years of Formula 1, in partnership with the iconic sport, to celebrate the landmark date in its history.


Liverpool NarcosLiverpool Narcos
Sky Documentaries, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary



In the 1980s, Liverpool became the epicentre of a drugs boom that was to change Britain forever. With unprecedented access to some of the biggest players, this is the story of how drugs went mainstream and dealing became a multi-billion pound business


David Frost vs...David Frost vs...
Sky Documentaries, 2025 Running | Documentary | ► Trailer
3.0


Pull up a front row seat to the moments that made history alongside Sir David Frost, as we rediscover his interviews with icons, from The Beatles to Muhammad Ali, and the untold stories behind them.


Once Upon A Time In LondongradOnce Upon A Time In Londongrad
Sky Documentaries, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary, Mini-Series



Investigative reporter Heid Blake receives a tip on the death of a multi-millionaire property tycoon, leading her to uncover a web of death that entangles Russian oligarchs, 10 Downing Street and Washington, D.C. Ser across Vladimir Putin's two decades in power, Once Upon a Time in Londongrad charts how the UK became reliant on Russian money and missed opportunities to contain the Kremlin.


Ibiza NarcosIbiza Narcos
Sky Documentaries, 2024 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary



Explore the explosion of Ibiza's drug scene, with unprecedented access to former dealers, undercover cops and others close to the trade.


Dublin NarcosDublin Narcos
Sky Documentaries, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary
5.0


How Dublin transformed from a recession-blighted city in the 1980's to a growing metropolis in the 1990's. As its fortune changed, so too did its criminals. They spotted new opportunities. Those opportunities were sourcing and selling a succession of illegal substances - heroin, ecstasy and cocaine. As these drugs exploded in popularity, they came to redefine life and crime in Ireland, making millions for some, while fuelling a rise in addiction, violence and organised crime for many others.


Scouting for Girls: Fashions Darkest SecretScouting for Girls: Fashions Darkest Secret
Sky Documentaries, 2022 On Hiatus | Documentary



Documentary series lifting the lid on the abusive behaviours of a group of men behind the world's most successful modelling agencies.


The Essex MurdersThe Essex Murders
Sky Documentaries, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, History, Documentary, Mini-Series
2.0


The series explores the 1995 murders of the notorious Essex Boys, major players in the ecstasy trade fuelling Britain's booming rave scene.


Escobar by EscobarEscobar by Escobar


The true story of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar through the eyes of his son, Juan Pablo, whose life changed astronomically the day his father died.


Dart KingsDart Kings


Embark on a nostalgic trip through the golden era of darts with this three-part docuseries spotlighting the greatest players of all time, including Eric Bristow, Jocky Wilson and Phil Taylor.


Mission to BurnleyMission to Burnley
Sky Documentaries, 2023 Running | Sports, Documentary
3.0


An epic story about the rebirth of one of England's most historic clubs, Burnley FC under the ownership of a charismatic group of American owners and the leadership of Vincent Kompany in a season of footballing evolution.


Amsterdam NarcosAmsterdam Narcos
Sky Documentaries, 2025 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Documentary



From the 1970s to the 2000s, Amsterdam became the drug capital of Europe. This Sky Original documentary charts how a liberal movement morphed into a violent, billion-pound industry.


Kingdom Of DreamsKingdom Of Dreams
Sky Documentaries, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary, Mini-Series



Kingdom of Dreams will be a visually dazzling chronicle of the fashion world spanning three decades - from the early-1990s to the 2010s. It is a Golden Age, a time when the forces of ground-breaking creativity and disruptive business converge and collide. Fashion explodes out of the traditional, elite kingdoms of haute couture and style - Paris, Milan, London and New York - to become a truly global phenomenon. Unfolding over four episodes, the series will chart a high-stakes story packed with the seductive beauty and dramatic intrigue behind the most iconic fashion moments and shows of the era.


The Great Rhino RobberyThe Great Rhino Robbery
Sky Documentaries, 2023 On Hiatus | Documentary



In 2011, regional museums and auction houses across Britain are hit by a bizarre crime spree. Police are baffled because despite holding millions of pounds worth of precious artefacts, only one item has been targeted during each robbery: rhino horn. This pattern of crime quickly explodes and after twelve months, a suspected ninety-one rhino horns have been stolen from fifteen countries. And as the supply of dead rhino horn begins to run low, live rhinos increasingly become the target. The Great Rhino Robbery is a journey into the dark heart of animal poaching and trafficking. At the centre of the story is rhino horn - a product made from the same substance as human fingernails - that becomes more valuable than gold and is touted as a 'miracle cure' for everything from hangovers to cancer. With access to the criminals, the users and the investigators trying to save a species, this crime-meets-conservation boxset unpicks the astounding story behind why the rhino is facing extinction and tells the remarkable tale of the race to catch the people responsible - before it's too late.


The Girl Who Caught a KillerThe Girl Who Caught a Killer


When seven-year-old Rachael is abducted and assaulted by a stranger, her case resembles the unsolved Babes in the Wood murders. Rachael survives and helps catch a killer. Two-part documentary.


David Fuller: Monster In The MorgueDavid Fuller: Monster In The Morgue
Sky Documentaries, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary, Mini-Series
3.0


Two-part documentary series uncovering the shocking, headline-making case of David Fuller, a convicted killer who also abused over 100 bodies in a hospital mortuary.


Game of Throws: Inside DartsGame of Throws: Inside Darts


Behind the scenes of the 2023/2024 PDC World Darts Championship, tracking the action from pre-tournament preparations to the final at Alexandra Palace and beyond. The documentary follows players including established stars Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries, as well as breakout teenage star Luke Littler.


Juan Carlos: Downfall of the KingJuan Carlos: Downfall of the King


The four-part investigative doc-series "Juan Carlos: Downfall of The King" charts the rise and fall of the former Spanish King Juan Carlos I from his enthronement to the present day, accompanied by affairs, greed for money, accusations of corruption and abuse of power on an unimaginable scale.


Dynamic PlanetDynamic Planet
Sky Documentaries, 2023 On Hiatus | Documentary



Filmed over 3 years, we travel to all seven continents to meet the extraordinary people and animals living and working on the front line of climate change. They reveal how science, nature, and traditional knowledge can prepare us for the future.


Bad Host: Hunting the Couchsurfing PredatorBad Host: Hunting the Couchsurfing Predator
Sky Documentaries, 2023 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary



A trip of a lifetime turns sour for three young women in Italy when they stay with a stranger who seems to be the perfect host, but they wake up one day knowing something bad has happened.


Deadline Day: Football's Transfer WindowDeadline Day: Football's Transfer Window


Deadline Day is a ground-breaking insight into the most talked about but least understood aspect of modern football: the transfer market. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to world class players and Europe's premier agents, the series unmasks the men whose job it is to make footballers' dreams a reality and, for the first time, reveals how headline-grabbing multimillion pound deals get done.


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