Documentaries

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

OJ Simpson wearing a suit, looking ahead with a mute expression.

What happened to OJ Simpson? True story behind Netflix's American Manhunt

The members of Boyzone sat down next to each other, smiling.

Jamie WindustBoyzone docuseries is a reminder of how dangerous it was to be gay and in the spotlight

A group of people looking seriously ahead, stood next to each other.

Go Back to Where You Came From cast: Meet the individuals taking part

An image of Grenfell tower

Netflix confirms Grenfell doc to chart events which led to tragedy – "giving voice to survivors"

Chris Packham wearing a brown jacket and colourful shirt, smiling ahead.

Chris Packham says AI will be "an integral part" of Springwatch's return

Idris Elba wearing a black t-shirt and trousers, stood in the middle of a road, looking ahead.

Idris Elba: 'Knife crime isn’t just a Black problem'

Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie vlog excerpt featured in Netflix's American Murder

Netflix delves into Gabby Petito case in first look at American Murder documentary

The Undercover Police Scandal still showing photos of three women

ITV announces shocking British scandal documentary The Undercover Police Scandal

Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately all dressed in dark colours, smiling ahead.

ExclusiveRonan Keating says Boyzone members were used as "puppets"

Bradley Walsh in a cave in Bradley Walsh: Egypt’s Cosmic Code

The Chase and Gladiators favourite Bradley Walsh fronts new documentary

Doubters to Believers key art showing Klopp and a range of Liverpool players at Anfield

Doubters to Believers – Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool FC Prime Video series release date

The cast of Go Back to Where You Came From stood on the beach looking into camera

Go Back to Where You Came From start date confirmed for Channel 4 social experiment

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams stood next to each other, smiling, while stood in a woodland.

Who are the Winterwatch presenters? All the hosts for 2025

Pictured: Sandi, Debbie and Pete the Pond stood in a field smiling

Sandi Toksvig on threat to UK's ancient woods: 'Once it's gone, we will never get it back'