Sky Documentaries Friday
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6:00 AM
The 2000s
A look back at the cultural and political milestones of the decade
Documentary examining the cultural and political milestones of the decade, beginning with a look at its groundbreaking TV shows, including The Sopranos and Breaking Bad
7:00 AM
Discovering: Clint Eastwood
A look at the life and career of the actor and Oscar-winning director
A look at the life and career of the actor who rose to fame in Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns and won Oscars for directing Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby
8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and work of John Carpenter
A look at the life and career of John Carpenter, known for his cult classics such as Dark Star, The Thing and Halloween
8:55 AM
Exterminate All the Brutes
The challenge of reconciling America's history with its ideals
The challenge of reconciling America's true history with its ideals of freedom and democracy, in light of the legacy of institutionalized racism
10:00 AM
The Man Who Stole The Scream
The extraordinary story of the theft of Edvard Munch's painting
The extraordinary story of the theft of Edvard Munch's painting, The Scream, and a game of cat and mouse between an art-loving thief and a maverick Scotland Yard detective
12:00 PM
The Armstrong Lie
Documentary about cycling champion Lance Armstrong's fall from grace
Documentary following cycling champion Lance Armstrong's fall from grace as he was exposed for using performance-enhancing drugs while planning his professional comeback
2:20 PM
The Lawman
Film celebrating former footballer Denis Law
Film celebrating former footballer Denis Law, looking back at his upbringing and his fruitful career with Manchester United, where he earned the title the King
4:00 PM
The Directors
The life and work of John Carpenter
A look at the life and career of John Carpenter, known for his cult classics such as Dark Star, The Thing and Halloween
5:00 PM
Discovering: Clint Eastwood
A look at the life and career of the actor and Oscar-winning director
A look at the life and career of the actor who rose to fame in Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns and won Oscars for directing Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby
5:55 PM
Exterminate All the Brutes
The challenge of reconciling America's history with its ideals
The challenge of reconciling America's true history with its ideals of freedom and democracy, in light of the legacy of institutionalized racism
7:00 PM
Chimp Crazy
The bonds between pet chimpanzees and their owners
A look at the bonds between pet chimpanzees and their owners, beginning with a woman fighting to retain custody of seven chimps bred for entertainment
8:05 PM
UFO
Elite US Navy pilots encounter an unidentified aerial phenomenon in 2004
When elite US Navy pilots encounter an unidentified aerial phenomenon in 2004, conversations around UFOs move from the fringes to the centre of the Pentagon
9:00 PM
Gary
A look at the life and mysterious death of actor Gary Coleman
A look at the life and mysterious death of actor Gary Coleman, who shot to fame as Arnold in hit sitcom Diff'rent Strokes
11:00 PM
George Carlin's American Dream
Part one of two. The life and work of the legendary stand-up comic
Part one of two. The life and work of the legendary stand-up comic whose inspirational career spanned five decades. With insight from Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and more
1:00 AM
George Carlin's American Dream
Part two of two. The life and work of the legendary stand-up comic
Part two of two. The life and work of the legendary stand-up comic whose inspirational career spanned five decades. With insight from Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and more
3:00 AM
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
The lives and careers of basketball legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird
Exploration of the lives and careers of basketball legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, whose on-court rivalry dominated the sport in the 1980s and transformed the NBA
4:50 AM
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
5:00 AM
Discovering: Clint Eastwood
A look at the life and career of the actor and Oscar-winning director
A look at the life and career of the actor who rose to fame in Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns and won Oscars for directing Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby
6:00 AM
Discovering: Rod Steiger
A profile of the American actor
A look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred alongside Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront and won an Oscar for In the Heat of the Night