Sky Documentaries Thursday
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6:00 AM
Superpowered: The DC Story
A look at how DC took a gamble with Superman
With comic book sales in decline, DC took a gamble with Superman and introduced a black superhero, before breaking boundaries with Vertigo Comics

7:00 AM
Discovering: Julia Roberts
The life and career of the Oscar-winning actress
A look at the life and career of the actress, who starred in Pretty Woman, The Pelican Brief, Ocean's Eleven and Notting Hill and won an Oscar for her role in Erin Brockovich

8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and work of John Singleton
The life and work of producer and actor John Singleton, whose name came to prominence with the 1991 crime drama Boyz n the Hood, which he wrote and directed

8:55 AM
The Vow
During her testimony, Lauren reveals the decades of manipulation she endured
During her testimony, Lauren reveals the decades of manipulation she endured and how her unwavering devotion to Keith led her down a dark path

10:00 AM
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

11:00 AM
Lockerbie
A shock verdict leaves the families unsatisfied
A shock verdict leaves the families unsatisfied, but doubt is cast on the court's decision and 34 years after the bombing, a new suspect is taken into custody

12:00 PM
Dear Ms: A Revolution in Print
A look at the history and complex legacy of Ms magazine
A look at the history and complex legacy of Ms magazine through the lens of three of its most famous covers, featuring archival footage and interviews

2:10 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

4:00 PM
Discovering: Julia Roberts
The life and career of the Oscar-winning actress
A look at the life and career of the actress, who starred in Pretty Woman, The Pelican Brief, Ocean's Eleven and Notting Hill and won an Oscar for her role in Erin Brockovich

5:00 PM
The Directors
The life and work of John Singleton
The life and work of producer and actor John Singleton, whose name came to prominence with the 1991 crime drama Boyz n the Hood, which he wrote and directed

5:55 PM
The Vow
Dani details decades of grooming and abuse
Dani details the shocking grooming and abuse she and her two sisters suffered at Keith's hands over the course of decades

7:00 PM
Lockerbie
A shock verdict leaves the families unsatisfied
A shock verdict leaves the families unsatisfied, but doubt is cast on the court's decision and 34 years after the bombing, a new suspect is taken into custody

8:00 PM
The Russell Murders: Who Killed Lin and Megan?
The brutal murders of Lin and Megan Russell
Investigating the brutal murders of Lin and Megan Russell, a case that rocked Britain

9:00 PM
Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes
Archive footage and witness accounts of the 1986 nuclear disaster
Newly discovered archive footage and witness accounts reveal the story behind the 1986 nuclear disaster and the heroic efforts made to prevent another explosion

11:00 PM
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Director Ron Howard's documentary charting the band's time on the road
Director Ron Howard's documentary charting the brief but successful period pop band the Beatles spent on the road. Contributors include Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr

1:00 AM
Flight 149: Hostage of War
A British Airways flight held hostage in Kuwait City in 1990
The story of the passengers of a British Airways flight who were held hostage in 1990 after the plane landed in Kuwait City while Iraqi forces were invading the country

2:50 AM
Look Away
Women groomed in their early teenage years by rock stars
Documentary hearing from women groomed in their early teenage years by rock stars, as well as exploring the lengths the music industry went to in order to protect its own

4:40 AM
My Icon: Rachel Yankey
The England football star looks at some of her inspirational figures
The England football star looks at some of the inspirational figures that have had an impact on her career

5:00 AM
Discovering: Julia Roberts
The life and career of the Oscar-winning actress
A look at the life and career of the actress, who starred in Pretty Woman, The Pelican Brief, Ocean's Eleven and Notting Hill and won an Oscar for her role in Erin Brockovich

6:00 AM
Superpowered: The DC Story
The company looks to give a voice to under-represented characters
In order to give a voice to under-represented characters, DC's creators look towards a future that is inclusive of everyone in their ever-expanding universe
