Sky Documentaries HD The events of 1980, when war criminal Klaus Barbie and drug lord Roberto Suarez overthrew the Bolivian government and established the first cocaine state. Their actions paved the way for figures like Pablo Escobar and the drug cartels of today. 2026-09-16 Levine feels betrayed when Roberto Suarez's men are released, while Klaus Altmann, neo-Nazi mercenaries and the military help Suarez enact the deadliest coup in Bolivian history. 2026-09-16 Drug dealers are now running Bolivia and violent repression of civilians forces the US government to take action, while Altmann's true identity is revealed. 2026-09-16 The life and career of the American actress, who rose to fame in Ridley Scott's Alien and was nominated for an Acacdemy Award when she reprised her role in Aliens in 1986. 2026-09-16 The journey through American cinema continues into the 1980s with hits that became cult classics, from ET to The Breakfast Club. 2026-09-16 A look at the life and career of the English actor, best-known for his roles in Love Actually, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral. 2026-09-16 The life and work of Ron Howard, whose films include Splash, Cocoon, Apollo 13, Frost/Nixon, Cinderella Man, Rush, and A Beautiful Mind, for which he won two Oscars. 2026-09-16 A look at the events of 1968, which saw the assassinations of Robert F Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr, as well as the escalation of the Vietnam War and civil rights protests. 2026-09-16 The events that led to President Abraham Lincoln deciding to emancipate slaves - a measure considered both morally and militarily crucial to the success of the Union with its intended consequence of cutting the South's manpower. He waited until September 1862 to make his proclamation, on the coat-tails of the successful battle at Antietam Creek. 2026-09-16 Led to Africa, Jan Stocklassa uncovers a surprising motive for Olof Palme's murder, culminating in an undercover meeting with someone described by Stieg Larsson as a middleman. 2026-09-16 Documentary exploring the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi in 1986, during which an airline employee on the ground risked his life negotiating with the hijackers. Featuring first-hand testimony from passengers, flight crew and negotiators, accompanied by dramatic reconstructions. 2026-09-16 The history of the Formula 1 team led by Alessandro Benetton, told through the memories of its key members and archive footage. 2026-09-16 The life and work of Ron Howard, whose films include Splash, Cocoon, Apollo 13, Frost/Nixon, Cinderella Man, Rush, and A Beautiful Mind, for which he won two Oscars. 2026-09-16 From Los Angeles's devastating Hollywood wildfires to Acapulco's monster hurricane, satellite investigators uncover the hidden forces behind disaster. 2026-09-16 Naomi Watts, Ben Mendelsohn, Ang Lee are among the contributors to a documentary celebrating the life and work of the Australian actor, who died in 2008. 2026-09-16 English cricket star Moeen Ali discusses the individuals that have inspired him during his life and career. 2026-09-16 A look at the conclusion to the case of the killing of four teenage girls in 1991, when Austin police convened a press conference to announce a break in the investigation just three weeks after the documentary concluded. 2026-09-16 Rachel Lee opens up about her role in a crime spree in 2008 and 2009 when she and a gang of suburban teens stole over three million dollars' worth of jewellery, designer clothing and cash from the homes of Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Lindsay Lohan and dozens more celebrities. 2026-09-16 Documentary exploring one of the world's most powerful families, exploring their rise, reach and the cost that comes with being among the most famous women on the planet. The first edition begins in 1960s San Diego, when Kris Jenner dreamt of finding a husband, but after her marriage to Robert Kardashian ended, her ambitions were ignited. 2026-09-16 A sex tape of Kim Kardashian emerges, leading to a stratospheric reality show and catapulting the family's name around the world. 2026-09-17 Kylie Jenner keeps the family relevant and becomes a Generation Z icon, but pressure mounts on the Kardashian dynasty to be socially responsible. 2026-09-17 A look at the career of French driver Michèle Mouton, charting her battle to rise to the top of the male-dominated world of rallying in the 1970s and '80s. 2026-09-17 A look at the life and career of the English actor, best-known for his roles in Love Actually, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral. 2026-09-17 The journey through American cinema continues with a look at the 1990s, including GoodFellas, Basic Instinct, The Silence of the Lambs and Thelma and Louise. 2026-09-17 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. 2026-09-17 A look at the life and work of American film-maker William Friedkin, who won an Academy Award for directing The French Connection and was nominated for The Exorcist. 2026-09-17 A look at the changing social landscape of America in the 1960s, from growing environmental concerns to civil rights and the women's movement. 2026-09-17 The struggle of the Union army to achieve a decisive victory during the spring of 1863. Despite possessing greater manpower and resources, the generals of the North were unable to overcome the forces of the Confederates. 2026-09-17 Jan Stocklassa gathers final evidence about the 1986 assassination of Sweden's prime minister Olof Palme before handing his findings over to the Swedish police. They then call a press conference to make a shock announcement - will they confirm Stocklassa's theory? 2026-09-17 The story of the two people responsible for creating the Barbie doll - Ruth Handler, the Jewish immigrant who built the largest toy company in the world from nothing and designer Jack Ryan, the man said to have actually created the doll. 2026-09-17 The former West Indies bowler talks about his idol. 2026-09-17 A profile of the former world heavyweight boxing champion, a perfectionist who triumphantly emerged from Muhammad Ali's long shadow. 2026-09-17 The former world champion boxer talks about the individuals that have been an inspiration to him over the course of his career. 2026-09-17 A look at the life and work of American film-maker William Friedkin, who won an Academy Award for directing The French Connection and was nominated for The Exorcist. 2026-09-17 From a toxic train derailment in Ohio to the storm that devastated Florida, satellite investigators uncover the hidden causes of disaster. 2026-09-17 Profile of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, providing a definitive exploration of her life, from first lady to widow, unofficial royalty and fashion icon. 2026-09-17 The former British heptathlete and Olympic gold medallist speaks about the figures who have been an inspiration over the course of her life. 2026-09-17 The story of Los Angeles' most infamous family-run mortuary, when David Sconce took over Lamb Funeral Home in the early 1980s and engaged in morally questionable and inhumane practices to increase his earnings. 2026-09-17 When the Lamb Funeral Home's crematorium is destroyed by a fire in 1986, an undeterred David Sconce finds ways to expand the family business. As allegations of abuse mount, he is eventually arrested and the ensuing police investigation uncovers shocking evidence that points to Sconce being possibly connected to the assault and later death of a rival mortician. 2026-09-17 After members of the Lamb family are convicted of fraud and various other crimes, a murder charge is brought against David Sconce for the death of his rival, but the case is dropped due to a lack of hard evidence. With more than 20,000 families affected by the practices at the Lamb Funeral Home, the case brings about reforms and new regulations to the mortuary business. 2026-09-17 Michael Moore's Oscar-winning documentary exploring America's love affair with firearms. Going beyond public opinion, the film-maker examines corporate and political influence, visiting a bank where weapons are given to customers, as well as talking to Charlton Heston, one of the most famous proponents of every American's right to bear arms. 2026-09-17