Sky Documentaries HD

The life and work of British director J Lee Thompson, whose films include Yield to the Night, Ice Cold in Alex, Cape Fear and The Guns of Navarone.

How the American Civil War became a crusade to end slavery. The year 1862 saw political fighting threaten President Lincoln's administration and Union general George McClellan's ill-fated campaign on the Virginia Peninsula, where his huge army met a smaller but more resourceful Confederate force. Eventually, rumours began to circulate that Europe was prepared to recognise the Confederacy.

The story behind the cursed Escobar empire, following the fortunes of Juan Pablo, who was the sole heir to the biggest drug dealer in history.

A look at trends and innovations in music during the decade as streaming dominated, genres collapsed and pop music underwent a profound mood swing.

Documentary focusing on the daily life of actor Val Kilmer, featuring never-before-seen footage spanning 40 years.

A profile of former Manchester United manager Matt Busby, who transformed football through a career of great talent and tragedy. Featuring previously unseen archive footage and interviews with those who knew the man best.

The life and work of British director J Lee Thompson, whose films include Yield to the Night, Ice Cold in Alex, Cape Fear and The Guns of Navarone.

A look at the life and career of the singer and actor, the Rat Pack star famed for his film and stage partnership with comedian Jerry Lewis.

How the American Civil War became a crusade to end slavery. The year 1862 saw political fighting threaten President Lincoln's administration and Union general George McClellan's ill-fated campaign on the Virginia Peninsula, where his huge army met a smaller but more resourceful Confederate force. Eventually, rumours began to circulate that Europe was prepared to recognise the Confederacy.

The story behind the cursed Escobar empire, following the fortunes of Juan Pablo, who was the sole heir to the biggest drug dealer in history.

Part one of two. Grandmother Lois Riess shocked her small Minnesota town in 2018 when she killed her husband David and went on the run from the authorities. Six years later, she sits down to tell her story for the first time, attempting to explain her actions and revealing a disturbing family history and a gambling addiction.

Part two of two. After the discovery of Pamela Hutchinson's body in Florida, a nationwide manhunt for the 'Killer Grandma' begins, before witnesses recognise Lois.

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.