What’s On Sky Documentaries
Today Wednesday 11 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Sky Documentaries
today.
06:00
The Comedy Store
S01E03
When Mitzi Shore fell sick in the late 90s, the Store floundered without her leadership
07:05
Discovering: Bing Crosby
S02E03
A profile of the singer and actor
08:00
The Directors
S07E08
The life and work of Antoine Fuqua
09:00
Kingdom of Dreams
S01E03
Rivalry between designers spills out of the boardrooms and onto the catwalks
10:00
The Lady and the Dale
S01E03
Liz once again goes on the run – but she soon faces much media scrutiny
11:05
The Guest Wing
S01E03
Everyday life at Northumberland’s Chillingham Castle
Everyday life at Northumberland’s Chillingham Castle, where the members of staff try to tactfully deal with the whims of their employer, baronet Humphry Wakefield, as the estate prepares to welcome a band of ghost-hunting tourists. Meanwhile, Carlton Towers in East Yorkshire hosts an annual dog show for Afghan hounds
12:00
I Am MLK Jr
A deep dive into the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
2018 – Documentary
14:00
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Documentary following the life and career of the baseball player
2022 – Documentary
16:00
The Directors
S07E08
The life and work of Antoine Fuqua
17:00
Discovering: Bing Crosby
S02E03
A profile of the singer and actor
18:00
Kingdom of Dreams
S01E03
Rivalry between designers spills out of the boardrooms and onto the catwalks
19:00
The Lady and the Dale
S01E03
Liz once again goes on the run – but she soon faces much media scrutiny
20:05
The Guest Wing
S01E03
Everyday life at Northumberland’s Chillingham Castle
Everyday life at Northumberland’s Chillingham Castle, where the members of staff try to tactfully deal with the whims of their employer, baronet Humphry Wakefield, as the estate prepares to welcome a band of ghost-hunting tourists. Meanwhile, Carlton Towers in East Yorkshire hosts an annual dog show for Afghan hounds
21:00
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Documentary exploring the history and actions of the Church of Scientology’s leaders
2015 – Documentary
Alex Gibney’s documentary, based on Lawrence Wright’s book, sheds light on the controversial religious movement, from its roots in the mind of founder L Ron Hubbard through to its rise in popularity in Hollywood and beyond. The film also profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, including Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis, who offer their perspective on the actions of the organisation’s leaders past and present
23:20
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years
Director Ron Howard’s documentary charting the band’s time on the road
2016 – Documentary
Director Ron Howard’s documentary charting the period the Beatles spent on the road. Their first gigs with the classic line-up took place around Liverpool in 1961 and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966. During that brief span, they helped to forge a global pop culture. This film incorporates restored footage from the live shows, starting in Manchester in 1963, and includes several of the songs in their entirety. Contributors include Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elvis Costello, Richard Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Izzard, Howard Goodall and Malcolm Gladwell
01:30
Missile from the East
A motorcycle racer who risked his life defecting to West Germany
2021
03:20
The Longest War
The stories behind America’s involvement in Afghanistan
2020 – Documentary, War
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