Sky Documentaries HD Thursday
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Sky
121
Virgin
188
6:00 AM
The Sixties
America's involvement in the Vietnam War
A look at the complexities that led to America's involvement in the Vietnam War and how it changed the country in ways that can still be felt even today
7:00 AM
Discovering: Russell Crowe
The life and career of the actor
The life and career of the New Zealand-born actor, known for his roles in A Beautiful Mind, Les Misérables and Robin Hood, as well as winning an Oscar for Gladiator
8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and work of Fred Zinnemann
The life and work of Fred Zinnemann, who won Oscars for From Here to Eternity and A Man for All Seasons and directed classics High Noon, Oklahoma!, Julia and The Day of the Jackal
9:00 AM
Mission to Burnley
The club enjoy a winning run in the league and FA Cup
The club enjoy a winning run in the league and FA Cup, in which a mouth-watering tie awaits against Vincent Kompany's former club Manchester City
10:00 AM
Saviour Complex
Documentary examining missionary work in Uganda
An American missionary in Uganda is accused of causing the deaths of children by treating them despite having no medical training
11:05 AM
Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story
The impact of the death of Jam Master Jay
A look at how Joseph 'Run' Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels dealt with the death of Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell in 2002, reuniting to celebrate hip-hop
12:00 PM
Williams & Mansell: Red 5
The rise of driver Nigel Mansell and the Williams F1 racing team
Documentary charting the rise of Nigel Mansell, the Williams F1 racing team and how they came together to fight for the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship
1:45 PM
My Icon: Denise Lewis
The former British heptathlete speaks about the figures who have been an inspiration to her
The former British heptathlete and Olympic gold medallist speaks about the figures who have been an inspiration over the course of her life
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
3:50 PM
My Icon: Shaun Gayle
The former Chicago Bear discusses the individuals that have inspired him
The former Chicago Bears defensive back and Super Bowl winner discusses the individuals that have inspired him during his life
4:00 PM
The Directors
The life and work of Fred Zinnemann
The life and work of Fred Zinnemann, who won Oscars for From Here to Eternity and A Man for All Seasons and directed classics High Noon, Oklahoma!, Julia and The Day of the Jackal
5:00 PM
Discovering: Russell Crowe
The life and career of the actor
The life and career of the New Zealand-born actor, known for his roles in A Beautiful Mind, Les Misérables and Robin Hood, as well as winning an Oscar for Gladiator
6:00 PM
Mission to Burnley
The club enjoy a winning run in the league and FA Cup
The club enjoy a winning run in the league and FA Cup, in which a mouth-watering tie awaits against Vincent Kompany's former club Manchester City
7:00 PM
The Man Who Played with Fire
Jan Stocklassa uncovers a surprising motive for Olof Palme's murder
Led to Africa, Jan Stocklassa uncovers a surprising motive for Olof Palme's murder, culminating in an undercover meeting with someone described by Stieg Larsson as a middleman
8:00 PM
Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story
The impact of the death of Jam Master Jay
A look at how Joseph 'Run' Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels dealt with the death of Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell in 2002, reuniting to celebrate hip-hop
9:00 PM
The Commandant's Shadow
Documentary about the son of the man who was in charge of Auschwitz
Documentary following the son of the man who was in charge of Auschwitz concentration camp as he confronts his father's involvement in the murder of more than a million Jews
11:00 PM
Fashion Reimagined
Documentary following fashion designer and environmental activist Amy Powney
Documentary following fashion designer and environmental activist Amy Powney as she sets out to create a collection that is ethical and sustainable at every level
1:00 AM
The Truth vs Alex Jones
The defamation lawsuits brought by Sandy Hook parents against Alex Jones
Following the two defamation lawsuits brought by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims against Alex Jones and his website InfoWars
3:10 AM
1972: Munich's Black September
Documentary about the 1972 Munich massacre
Documentary exploring the events of the 1972 Munich massacre from three perspectives; those of the victims, the police officers and the assassins
5:00 AM
Discovering: Russell Crowe
The life and career of the actor
The life and career of the New Zealand-born actor, known for his roles in A Beautiful Mind, Les Misérables and Robin Hood, as well as winning an Oscar for Gladiator
6:00 AM
The Sixties
Martin Luther King Jr and the civil rights movement
A look at the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr and his courageous efforts to lead the civil rights movement