Sky Documentaries Friday
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6:00 AM
The 2010s
A look at trends and innovations in music
A look at trends and innovations in music during the decade as streaming dominated, genres collapsed and pop music underwent a profound mood swing
7:00 AM
Discovering: Maggie Smith
A profile of the Oscar-winning English actress
A profile of the English actress, who won Oscars for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite and starred in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films
8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and career of Alexander Payne
The life and career of Academy Award-winning American film director Alexander Payne, a man who possesses his own unique film-making style
9:00 AM
The Vietnam War
Hanoi lays plans for a massive surprise offensive
Hanoi lays plans for a massive surprise offensive, while the Johnson administration attempts to reassure the American public that victory is in sight
10:00 AM
Laurel and Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
The friendship between Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy
Documentary shedding new light on the turbulent private lives of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and the genuine friendship between them
12:00 PM
AKA Mr Chow
The life and career of restaurateur Michael Chow
The life and career of Shanghai-born restaurateur Michael Chow, who celebrated his Chinese roots and found catharsis by returning to painting and re-emerging as the artist M
1:50 PM
My Icon: Michael Campbell
The golfer discusses the individuals that have inspired him over the course of his life
The golfer discusses the individuals that have inspired him over the course of his life
2:00 PM
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind
A unique insight into the movie star's life, from her daughter's perspective
Natasha Gregson Wagner presents a unique insight into her mother's life and movie career. Featuring interviews with friends and colleagues and previously unseen archive materials
4:00 PM
The Directors
The life and career of Alexander Payne
The life and career of Academy Award-winning American film director Alexander Payne, a man who possesses his own unique film-making style
5:00 PM
Discovering: Maggie Smith
A profile of the Oscar-winning English actress
A profile of the English actress, who won Oscars for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite and starred in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films
5:55 PM
The Vietnam War
Hanoi lays plans for a massive surprise offensive
Hanoi lays plans for a massive surprise offensive, while the Johnson administration attempts to reassure the American public that victory is in sight
7:00 PM
Chimp Crazy
Alan Cumming doubles the reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts
Alan Cumming doubles the existing reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts, while the film-makers face an ethical dilemma
8:00 PM
UFO
Psychiatrist John Mack's investigation into claims of alien abduction
A look at how acclaimed psychiatrist John Mack began an investigation into claims of alien abduction and the shocking discoveries he made
9:00 PM
I Am Johnny Cash
A celebration of the country singer-songwriter
A celebration of the country singer-songwriter built around 12 of his classic tracks spanning four decades, and featuring interviews with his family and friends
10:45 PM
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
Part one of two. An intimate portrait of the iconic American comedian, Garry Shandling
Part one of two. An intimate portrait of the iconic American comedian, Garry Shandling, featuring interviews with many of his family, closest friends and admirers
1:00 AM
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
Part two of two. An intimate portrait of the iconic American comedian, Garry Shandling
Part two of two. An intimate portrait of the iconic American comedian, Garry Shandling, featuring interviews with many of his family, closest friends and admirers
3:20 AM
Reopening Night
New York's Public Theatre prepares to reopen after closure due to the Pandemic
Following over a year of closures in the city of New York, the cast, crew and staff of Public Theatre prepare for a triumphant return amid the ever-present threat of Covid
5:00 AM
Discovering: Maggie Smith
A profile of the Oscar-winning English actress
A profile of the English actress, who won Oscars for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite and starred in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films
6:00 AM
Discovering: Robin Williams
A profile of the American actor and comedian
A profile of the American actor and comedian, who starred in Good Morning, Vietnam and Dead Poets Society and won an Oscar for his role in Good Will Hunting