Sky Documentaries HD Saturday
BT TV
367
Sky
121
Virgin
188
6:00 AM
Discovering: Jean Harlow
A profile of the 1930s sex symbol
The return of the programme shining a light on stars from the golden age of Hollywood, beginning with a look at the life and career of 1930s sex symbol Jean Harlow
7:00 AM
Discovering: Lee Marvin
A look at the life and career of the American actor
A look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred in movies including The Dirty Dozen, Point Blank and Paint Your Wagon and won an Oscar for Cat Ballou
8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and work of John Sturges
A look at the life and work of John Sturges, best known for directing classics The Magnificent Seven, Bad Day at Black Rock and The Great Escape
9:00 AM
Siempre, Luis
Documentary following Lin-Manuel Miranda's father's hurricane relief work
Documentary about Lin-Manuel Miranda's father Luis, following his hurricane relief work and campaign to bring a production of Hamilton to his birthplace in Puerto Rico
11:00 AM
Jane Fonda In Five Acts
An intimate look at the life and work of Jane Fonda
An intimate look at the life and work of actress and fitness tycoon Jane Fonda, featuring numerous interviews where she speaks candidly about her life and her missteps
1:30 PM
Django & Django
Documentary exploring the legacy of Italian director Sergio Corbucci
Documentary exploring the legacy of Italian director Sergio Corbucci, featuring interviews with filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Ruggero Deodato
3:00 PM
The Fog of War
Documentary about former US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara
Errol Morris's documentary about former US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, who spoke out against the Vietnam War and lost his position as a result
5:00 PM
The Kid Stays in the Picture
Documentary profile of film producer Robert Evans
Film producer Robert Evans narrates this documentary chronicling his own extraordinary movie career, his descent into drug addiction and his personal relationships
6:45 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
9:00 PM
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
Filmmaker Brett Morgen explores the Nirvana frontman's life
Filmmaker Brett Morgen explores the Nirvana frontman's childhood, career and tragic death, using material from the Cobains' personal archives. Documentary, featuring Kurt Cobain
11:30 PM
Mission to Burnley
Return of the documentary about Burnley FC
Return of the documentary about Burnley FC as the club head back to the Premier League and manager Vincent Kompany looks to build on their promotion season
12:30 AM
NFL Hard Knocks: Bears
An all-access look at the Chicago Bears' pre-season training camp
An all-access look at the Chicago Bears' pre-season training camp
1:30 AM
Premier League Legends
A profile of former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel
An in-depth look at five-time Premier League champion Peter Schmeichel, who is seen as a real contender for the greatest goalkeeper to have ever played in the English top flight
2:00 AM
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Part one of two. The story behind the drama
Part one of two. Documentary examining the origins and development of the drama, as well as looking at the life and career of its creator and writer David Chase
3:30 AM
Heroin: Cape Cod, USA
The impact of heroin addiction
Documentary looking at the impact of heroin in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, focusing on the stories of eight young people in their 20s as they deal with their addiction
5:00 AM
The Directors
The life and work of Sidney Lumet
The life and work of Sidney Lumet, who was Oscar-nominated for his direction of 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and The Verdict
6:00 AM
Discovering: Anthony Quinn
A look at the life and career of the Oscar-winning actor
A look at the life and career of Mexican-American actor Anthony Quinn, who won best supporting actor Oscars for his roles in Viva Zapata! and Lust for Life