Documentaries

Graham Hornigold pictured with a woman arching over him while holding a champagne flute.

The true story behind Netflix's Con Mum – what happened to Graham Hornigold?

Scottish broadcaster and writer Sally Magnusson attends a photocall during the annual Edinburgh International Book Festival at Charlotte Square Gardens

Sally Magnusson: 'I was lined up to replace Jill Dando on Crimewatch – then told I was too old'

Bruce Parry in Tribe

Bruce Parry: 'Killing a goat for new Tribe was difficult – but taking the bus harms planet more'

Flowers, cards, candles and signs for Brianna Ghey on railings

Esther Ghey emotional as she opens up on taking back Brianna's story to show 'who she really was'

Someone driving past a memorial.

The true story behind The Twister: Caught in the Storm – What really happened in Joplin?

Lee Wenham in The Diamond Heist sitting on a chair in a room, ready for an interview.

Guy Ritchie's Diamond Heist true crime documentary unveils first trailer

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni walking together down a street

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni documentary He Said, She Said to air tonight

A group of people sat and stood around a table, looking serious and shocked.

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden – true story behind the Netflix series

Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey

Brianna Ghey documentary A Mother's Story air date confirmed by ITV

A woman wearing a black t-shirt and white gilet. She has short brown hair and is smiling.

Where is Amanda Riley now? Subject of Disney Plus series Scamanada

Stacey Dooley on the cover of Radio Times. She is smiling into camera with her fair down and a roll neck jumper on. The caption "Strictly Stacey" lies over the top.

Stacey Dooley is this week's Radio Times cover star

Stacey Dooley for her documentary Rape on Trial, stood by a tree

Stacey Dooley on proving the critics wrong and her powerful new documentaries: "This is a gift"

Alice Roberts, standing in a country lane

Alice RobertsThe Elgin Marbles belong back in Athens – it's morally right

Vick Hope in Countryfile standing on a field, wearing a coat and beanie hat.

Who is Vick Hope? New host joining Countryfile

A black and white photo of Charles Manson being led somewhere by two people.

What was Operation CHAOS? True story behind Netflix's Manson Murders series

A woman sat next to a table, looking directly ahead of her. She is wearing an orange blouse and black trousers, with one hand resting on the table.

The Undercover Police Scandal true story that inspired ITV series

A woman in blue and white prison clothing, looking up at something.

Where is Ruby Franke now? Subject of Devil in the Family series

Leaving Neverland still showing Michael Jackson posing with a family

Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson release date confirmed

Michael Sheen standing behind a table, with a big bag and wads of money on the table.

Michael Sheen explains how he wrote off £1 million of people's debt in powerful documentary

The Vivienne documentary announced by DragRace producers

The Vivienne to be celebrated in special documentary from Drag Race producers

Michael Jackson in Leaving Neverland

Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland 2 gets first trailer

Brian Laundrie smiling and looking up whilst wearing a cap.

What happened to Brian Laundrie? Story behind Netflix's American Murder boyfriend

Sir David Frost wearing a suit, smiling.

Wilfred FrostMy father David Frost was the best interviewer – TV now lacks intelligent debate

Gabby Petito wearing a white cap and a blue jean jacket, smiling ahead.

What happened to Gabby Petito? Subject of Netflix's American Murder

An elephant in Borneo, walking through the green jungle.

ITV announces Extreme Planet Earth documenting impact of climate emergency on wildlife

A group of people in army uniform stood and sat next to each other.

Surviving Black Hawk Down – true story behind new Netflix series

Belle Gibson photographed outside of court with journalists around her

How to watch documentaries on Apple Cider Vinegar's Belle Gibson

Archival photo from the Vietnam War featured in Vietnam: The War That Changed America

Vietnam: The War That Changed America puts "a different lens" on the conflict

Two small and old fashioned televisions displaying home video footage of JonBenét Ramsey

Best Netflix documentaries to watch right now

Michael Portillo for 200 Years of The Railways, sat on a train

BBC announces new Michael Portillo documentary – with 3 of his railway series set to air