Sky Documentaries HD

A look at how the personal computer, the internet and video games all became part of daily life thanks to technological innovations made during the 1980s.

The life and career of Academy Award-winning American film director Alexander Payne, a man who possesses his own unique film-making style.

Alan Cumming visits Glasgow, one of his favourite cities, to reveal unusual and often hidden sights and sounds overlooked by the public. Starting at the Necropolis, he travels to the world's oldest music hall before enjoying the views from a city-centre landmark. He also finds the time to take tea with a film star.

A look back at the journalist's interviews with Elton John, with the singer himself introducing the clips, alongside contributions from Sarah Ferguson, Lulu and Carina Frost.

The final episode charting the evolution of comedy while shining a spotlight on iconic LA club The Comedy Store.

Documentary about a video and music retail store in Manhattan, New York City, that inspired a generation of cinephiles before it mysteriously closed its doors and sent its film archive to a small Sicilian village for safekeeping.

The former Chicago Bears defensive back and Super Bowl winner discusses the individuals that have inspired him during his life.

Documentary profile of Peter Schmeichel, the goalkeeper who won the Euros with Denmark in 1992 and was part of Manchester United's 1999 treble-winning squad.

A profile of the American actor, who starred in Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and The King of Comedy and won Academy Awards for his roles in The Godfather Part II and Raging Bull.

The life and career of Academy Award-winning American film director Alexander Payne, a man who possesses his own unique film-making style.

A profile of comedy writer Jim Downey, exploring the sketches, contributions and influence of Saturday Night Live's longest-serving staff writer.

A look at what sitcoms offer an escape from, revealing a lot about the state of the American mind and the state of the artform itself.

The topic of upward mobility in situation comedies, with many shows helping Americans come to grips with their place in a supposedly classless society.

A look at Observer journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou's investigation into allegations of factual inaccuracies in Raynor Winn's book The Salt Path.

A documentary investigation into whether remorseful Randy Herman Jr really did commit a brutal murder in his sleep, or whether it was a convenient cover story.