Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie
David Letterman provides the narration while we dig through unseen footage and archive material to see what became of SteveâŻMcQueenâs missing motorâracing film.

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Take a look at Oscarâwinning Tommy Lee Jones, the actorâdirector behind The Fugitive, Men in Black, BatmanâŻForever and a few other classics. (SeriesâŻ12, episodeâŻ5)
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David Letterman provides the narration while we dig through unseen footage and archive material to see what became of SteveâŻMcQueenâs missing motorâracing film.
Dean Reed was an American singer who turned into a massive star behind the Iron Curtain in the 70s, routinely filling stadiums and winning legions of fans, before his life ended when he was found deaâŠ
The Eighties is a Sky Doc series produced by Tom Hanks. It uses archive footage and interviews to show the decade. The episode âVideo Killed the Radio Starâ looks at MTVâs launch of the musicâvideo bâŠ
S1 E5
Take a look at Oscarâwinning Tommy Lee Jones, the actorâdirector behind The Fugitive, Men in Black, BatmanâŻForever and a few other classics. (SeriesâŻ12, episodeâŻ5)
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A look back at DavidâŻLynch â the Oscarâwinning filmmaker behind MulhollandâŻDrive, BlueâŻVelvet and TheâŻElephantâŻMan â whose bold style left a lasting mark on cinema. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ6)
S5 E6
PartâŻ1 moves from the earlyâŻ2000s to todayâs blockbusters and shows how American film has changed. The documentary uses archive footage, even clips of journalist JessicaâŻSavitch. If you want a quick âŠ
S1 E11
Ken Burns' Emmyâwinning series looks at the US Civil War, the deadliest and most pivotal clash in American history. (1 of 7)
S1 E1
Sitcoms are basically a mirror of the American family, and this part tracks how the genre has shifted as the idea of family itself has changed. (1 of 8)
S1 E1
Laurel &âŻHardy: Their Lives and Magic is a behindâtheâscenes documentary that pulls back the curtain on the wild, sometimes chaotic, private lives of the legendary comedy duo. It charts the genuine fâŠ
Check out California's ZâBoys, the crew who in the 70s turned their surfing style into a skateboarding craze that swept the US.
Next up in this special series, exâNFL player Solomon Wilcots chats about the people who've inspired him throughout his career.
S1 E15
A look back at DavidâŻLynch â the Oscarâwinning filmmaker behind MulhollandâŻDrive, BlueâŻVelvet and TheâŻElephantâŻMan â whose bold style left a lasting mark on cinema. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ6)
S5 E6
Take a look at Oscarâwinning Tommy Lee Jones, the actorâdirector behind The Fugitive, Men in Black, BatmanâŻForever and a few other classics. (SeriesâŻ12, episodeâŻ5)
S12 E5
The Alpinist is a documentary that follows Canadian climber MarcâAndrĂ© Leclerc as he attempts daring solo ascents far from any camera crew. The film shows Leclerc with his partner Brette Harrington aâŠ
Find out how the famous Lancaster bomber played a key role in the Dambusters raids and other WWII night strikes on Germany, and meet the gutsy aircrew who made it all happen.
A cosy documentary weaves together interviews with Cashâs family and friends and a wealth of classic concert footage, giving a clear view of the legendâs music and art. If youâre curious about the maâŠ
A closeâup look at Val Kilmer, stitching together footage heâs kept of his life and acting over the past four decades into a oneâoff film.
22 programmes
A documentary that charts the heartbreaking split between F1 icons Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi after a notorious, highly controversial incident.
My Icon: Ryan Atkin is a documentary about Englandâs first openly gay professional referee. He talks about his journey in football and why he backs the Rainbow Laces campaign. Atkin now officiates inâŠ
S2 E7
A look back at DavidâŻLynch â the Oscarâwinning filmmaker behind MulhollandâŻDrive, BlueâŻVelvet and TheâŻElephantâŻMan â whose bold style left a lasting mark on cinema. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ6)
S5 E6
Discovering Filmâs first installment of seasonâŻ16 covers the life and career of Oscarâwinning star LeonardoâŻDiCaprio, from teenage TV roles to blockbusters such as Titanic, Inception, The Departed, TâŠ
S16 E1
"The Eighties" is a Sky documentary series that looks back at the 1980s. It is executiveâproduced by Tom Hanks, GaryâŻGoetzman and MarkâŻHerzog. One episode focuses on the AIDS crisis, tracing how the âŠ
S1 E6
Take a look at Michael Douglasâs life and work, from his two Oscars to the movies heâs been part of â think WallâŻStreet, OneâŻFlewâŻOverâŻtheâŻCuckooâsâŻNest and BasicâŻInstinct. (SeriesâŻ12, episodeâŻ6)
S12 E6
A documentary tracing Preston Sturgesâs career, the trailblazing director who clinched the very first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay with his comedy The Great McGinty. (S5, epâŻ7)
S5 E7
The Movies is a 2019 documentary series that follows the evolution of American cinema. In its final episode the series moves from the early 2000s to the present, focusing on blockbuster franchises liâŠ
S1 E12
Ken Burns' awardâwinning series revives the US Civil War, the deadliest and most pivotal clash in America's history. (2 of 7)
S1 E2
Workplaces pull all kinds of folks together, and the clash sparks plenty of laughs. Sitcoms keep shifting in endlessly funny directions. (2 of 8)
S1 E4
It's the modern space scramble, with companies duelling to fire satelliteâladen rockets into low Earth orbit.
Britain's first female Olympic boxer Natasha Jonas talks about the people who've inspired her throughout her life and career.
S1 E24
Malik Bendjelloul's Oscarâwinning doc follows two obsessed fans as they're on a mission to track down 70s singer Rodriguez after hearing he might be dead.
Former British sprinter Jeanette Kwakye talks about the people who inspired her during her athletics career. She mentions mentors, fellow athletes and role models who shaped her path, offering a glimâŠ
S1 E21
A documentary tracing Preston Sturgesâs career, the trailblazing director who clinched the very first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay with his comedy The Great McGinty. (S5, epâŻ7)
S5 E7
Take a look at Michael Douglasâs life and work, from his two Oscars to the movies heâs been part of â think WallâŻStreet, OneâŻFlewâŻOverâŻtheâŻCuckooâsâŻNest and BasicâŻInstinct. (SeriesâŻ12, episodeâŻ6)
S12 E6
Justin Roseâs quest for the Claret Jug is the focus of this documentary, following his career from the early days to his biggest wins. It draws on four decades of tournament footage, showing the momeâŠ
David Frost first meets Muhammad Ali and they end up as unlikely mates, charting Ali from his darkest spells right through to his biggest triumph. (2 of 6)
S1 E2
The first part of this threeâpart Sky Documentaries series follows the quiet Welsh village of Beddau being turned upside down when a plasticâwrapped corpse shows up in a shed after the beloved Ann SaâŠ
S1 E1
"The Body Next Next" is a threeâpart trueâcrime documentary set in the tiny Welsh mining town of Beddau. In 2015, newcomer Ann Sabine died, and her friends later found a wrapped male corpse in her shâŠ
S1 E2
A threeâpart trueâcrime documentary on Sky Documentaries follows the quiet Welsh mining town of Beddau after beloved NewâŻZealand expat Ann Sabine dies and a wrapped male corpse is found in her shed. âŠ
S1 E3
Brett Morgen's documentary pulls together loads of home movies, journals and recordings from Kurt Cobain's own stash to chart the Nirvana frontman's early years, rise to fame and the sad end. You'll âŠ
21 programmes
A look at John Lennon's life and his Beatles career, together with an examination of the odd similarities he shares with his killer, MarkâŻDavidâŻChapman.
A feature documentary on Sky Documentaries charts the rise of boxing great JoeâŻFrazier, the humble yet relentless perfectionist who finally stepped out of Muhammad Aliâs long shadow. It follows his eâŠ
Take a look at Michael Douglasâs life and work, from his two Oscars to the movies heâs been part of â think WallâŻStreet, OneâŻFlewâŻOverâŻtheâŻCuckooâsâŻNest and BasicâŻInstinct. (SeriesâŻ12, episodeâŻ6)
S12 E6
The Reagan Revolution is part of Skyâs documentary seriesâŻThe Eighties. It looks at the people and events of RonaldâŻReaganâs two White House terms, from legislation to setbacks. Executive producers TâŠ
S1 E2
Take a peek at Roy Scheiderâs life and career, the actor who shot to fame thanks to
S12 E7
Take a peek at Hollywood director Mervyn Leroy, the man behind titles like the Oscarânominated Blossoms in the Dust and the wartime classic Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ8)
S5 E8
A 2022 Sky documentary follows the 2008 episode when financier AllenâŻStanford arrived at Lordâs in a helicopter, left a box containing $20âŻmillion and claimed he would change cricket. The series follâŠ
S1 E1
Ken Burns's massive Emmyâwinning series puts the US's deadliest, most pivotal war front and centre. (3 of 7)
S1 E3
As Americans start to find themselves beyond family and work, the 'friendsâhangingâout' sitcom gives the genre a fresh, funny spin. (3 of 8)
S1 E3
Justin Roseâs quest for the Claret Jug is the focus of this documentary, following his career from the early days to his biggest wins. It draws on four decades of tournament footage, showing the momeâŠ
Alan jets over to Dublin, gets swept up in the city's vibe, shares a pint with Sharon Corr and then cracks a mystery tucked away in Ireland's oldest library. (7/8)
S1 E7
His family and mates gather to reminisce about his life and successful career.
Next up in the series, former Chicago Bears defensive back and SuperâŻBowl winner Shaun Gayle talks about the people who've inspired him throughout his life.
S1 E4
Take a peek at Hollywood director Mervyn Leroy, the man behind titles like the Oscarânominated Blossoms in the Dust and the wartime classic Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ8)
S5 E8
Take a peek at Roy Scheiderâs life and career, the actor who shot to fame thanks to
S12 E7
A closeâup on the famous actor, racer and cultural icon, with his son and exâwives and other close friends stepping in to share memories and chart his remarkable life.
Journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou receives a tip and starts digging into Raynor Winnâs wellâknown memoir The Salt Path, sifting through claims and evidence that call the bookâs version of events into queâŠ
Katie Priceâs world flips when she becomes mum to Harvey, fights a secret romance and faces relentless media scrutiny that paints her as the publicâs favourite villain. As the pressure builds, her stâŠ
S1 E2
Five guys from humble roots land a break in a major boyband, but arguments quickly boil over and a hidden secret is revealed. (PartâŻ1 ofâŻ3)
S1 E1
Boyzone hit number one with their first chartâtopping single, and the surge in fame drags a swarm of tabloid attention their way. (2 of 3)
S1 E2
Fatboy Slim's Big Beach Boutique II was a landmark gig that sparked both cheers and criticism. You'll hear from the fans who were there and see rare, unseen footage that whisks you straight back to tâŠ
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Liverpool Narcosâ first episode, âHeroinâ, shows how the drug first arrived in 1980s Liverpool, sparking an epidemic amid mass unemployment. It includes voices from former dealers, detectives, customâŠ
S1 E1
EpisodeâŻ2 of LiverpoolâŻNarcos looks at the ecstasy rush that hit the city in the lateâ80s, turning the club scene into a multiâmillionâpound business and sparking turf wars among a new breed of gangsâŠ
S1 E2
Liverpool Narrows is a threeâpart Sky Doc that tracks how Liverpool became the UKâs drug hub in the 80s and 90s, with the final episode covering the 1990s cocaine boom. It has interviews with the criâŠ
S1 E3
Take a peek at Roy Scheiderâs life and career, the actor who shot to fame thanks to
S12 E7
The EightiesâŻfourth episode,âŻGreed Is Good, examines the US economyâs boom in the 1980s, from junk bonds to the S&L bailouts and Wall Street corruption. Produced by Tom Hanks and GaryâŻGoetzman, it usâŠ
S1 E4
A look at the Hollywood legend who first broke through with roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear. (S12, ep 8)
S12 E8
Take a look at Oscarâwinning director James L.âŻBrooks, the man behind films such asâŻTerms of Endearment and the Emmyâladen sitcomâŻThe Simpsons. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ9)
S5 E9
"The Man Who Bought Cricket" follows the rise and fall of financier Allen Stanford. In episode two, now bankrupt, Stanford eyes a new project on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, but draws the atteâŠ
S1 E2
Ken Burns' Emmyâwinning documentary dives into the US Civil War, laying out why it was the nation's bloodiest and most pivotal clash. (Episode 4 of 7)
S1 E4
This instalment shows how comedy writers and actors have used sitcoms to tackle tough racial issues and push for fairer representation in America. (4 of 8)
S1 E5
Freshly released, declassified footage and a fresh look at the material let Oliver Stone give a clearer picture of the terrible event that left its mark on a whole generation.
Oscarâwinning documentary revisits the 1974 âRumble in the Jungle,â the heavyweight title clash in Kinshasa between champion George Foreman and underdog MuhammadâŻAli. LeonâŻGast directs it, combining âŠ
Take a look at Oscarâwinning director James L.âŻBrooks, the man behind films such asâŻTerms of Endearment and the Emmyâladen sitcomâŻThe Simpsons. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ9)
S5 E9
A look at the Hollywood legend who first broke through with roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear. (S12, ep 8)
S12 E8
Discovering: Gregory Peck is a 60âminute documentary that looks at the life and films of the Hollywood legend who won an Oscar for his role in To Kill a Mockingbird. It includes clips, interviews andâŠ
S5 E9
ExâBradford Bulls and StâŻHelens star Leon Pryce chats about the people whoâve inspired him in his life and career.
S1 E7
The Alpinist is a documentary that follows Canadian climber MarcâAndrĂ© Leclerc as he attempts daring solo ascents far from any camera crew. The film shows Leclerc with his partner Brette Harrington aâŠ
Sky News digs into the Minab school bombing that sparked the war in Iran and reports that 156 people died. The team pieces together whoâs to blame and includes onâtheâground reports and expert analysâŠ
Journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou receives a tip and starts digging into Raynor Winnâs wellâknown memoir The Salt Path, sifting through claims and evidence that call the bookâs version of events into queâŠ
Mick Jagger's on board as producer and AlexâŻGibney directs, delivering a doc packed with rare clips and fresh interviews that map out the life of soul legend James Brown.
17 programmes
Women who were groomed as teenagers step forward to share their experiences, while this BAFTAânominated documentary pulls back the curtain on sexual abuse by some of the music worldâs biggest names.
It's the modern space scramble, with companies duelling to fire satelliteâladen rockets into low Earth orbit.
A look at the Hollywood legend who first broke through with roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear. (S12, ep 8)
S12 E8
"The Eighties" is a Sky Documentaries series created by Tom Hanks, GaryâŻGoetzman and MarkâŻHerzog. It uses archive footage and interviews with historians, journalists and people who lived through the âŠ
S1 E3
Discovering: Daniel DayâLewis is a documentary that follows the threeâtime Oscar winner from his early years to his roles in My Left Foot, Gangs of New York and There Will Be Blood. It combines clipsâŠ
S12 E9
Take a look at director Robert Aldrich â the guy who made Vera Cruz, The Big Knife, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard â and follow his life and career in this documentary. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ10)
S5 E10
The Man Who Bought Cricket tracks financier AllenâŻStanfordâs rise and fall. InâŻ2008 he landed a helicopter at Lordâs with $20âŻmillion and a big plan for cricket, only to be revealed as a conman. EpisâŠ
S1 E3
Ken Burns' Emmyâwinning series pulls you into America's deadliest, most pivotal war. (5 of 7)
S1 E5
Tracks how American attitudes to sex, women's rights and gender identity have shifted, and how sitcoms moved from treating sex as offâlimits to using it for laughs. (5 of 8)
S1 E2
Oscarâwinning documentary that follows Philippe Petit as he pulls off a bold highâwire walk between the Twin Towers of New Yorkâs World Trade Centre back in 1974.
Two divers launch a risky, lengthy dive to haul a corpse out of a freshwater cave in South Africa, and things go terribly wrong.
Take a look at director Robert Aldrich â the guy who made Vera Cruz, The Big Knife, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard â and follow his life and career in this documentary. (SeriesâŻ5, episodeâŻ10)
S5 E10
Discovering: Daniel DayâLewis is a documentary that follows the threeâtime Oscar winner from his early years to his roles in My Left Foot, Gangs of New York and There Will Be Blood. It combines clipsâŠ
S12 E9
A cosy documentary weaves together interviews with Cashâs family and friends and a wealth of classic concert footage, giving a clear view of the legendâs music and art. If youâre curious about the maâŠ
A look at the Bee Gees' rise, the big wins and the setbacks they faced, with plenty of fellow musicians chiming in â especially their eldest brother Barry.
The band calls it quits, Mikey then urges a comeback, the return sells like mad, but a tragedy hits and the press swoop in.
S1 E3
Rik Mayall: Magnificent Bâstard is a 120âminute Sky Documentaries film that charts the life of the comedy icon, from his early Comic Strip days to the chaos of The Young Ones, Bottom and The New StatâŠ