Sky Documentaries HD Wednesday
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114
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121
6:00 AM
The Seventies
The effect of the US's withdrawal from the Vietnam War
A look at how the United States began to reconcile with itself after withdrawing from the Vietnam War in 1973

7:00 AM
Discovering: Richard Gere
A profile of the American actor
A look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred in Days of Heaven, American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman and Chicago

8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and work of Alan J Pakula
The life and work of Alan J Pakula, who directed films including Klute, The Parallax View, All the President's Men, Sophie's Choice and Presumed Innocent

9:00 AM
The Movies
The history of American cinema continues with the 1960s
The history of American cinema continues with the 1960s, tracing the impact of movies including West Side Story and The Graduate

9:55 AM
Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose
A look at Rose's ban from baseball for life due to gambling
A look at how Rose set the all-time hits record in Major League Baseball, but was later banned from the sport for life due to his gambling activities

11:00 AM
Spector
Phil Spector assembles his legal defence team
Phil Spector assembles his legal defence team as he professes his innocence, while jurors learn Lana Clarkson met the producer by chance on the night of her untimely death

12:00 PM
Busby
A profile of former Manchester United manager Matt Busby
A profile of former Manchester United manager Matt Busby, who transformed football through a career of great talent and tragedy

2:00 PM
Terry Venables: A Man Can Dream
The life and times of the football played-turned-manager
A look at the life and times of the football player-turned-manager, who died in November 2023, intertwined with the story of England's unforgettable run at Euro 96

4:00 PM
The Directors
The life and work of Alan J Pakula
The life and work of Alan J Pakula, who directed films including Klute, The Parallax View, All the President's Men, Sophie's Choice and Presumed Innocent

5:00 PM
I Am Jackie O
Profile of Jackie Kennedy Onassis
Profile of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, providing a definitive exploration of her life, from first lady to widow, unofficial royalty and fashion icon

6:45 PM
My Icon: Ebony Rainford-Brent
The former England cricket star discusses the individuals that have inspired her
The former England cricket star and World Cup winner discusses the individuals that have inspired her in her life and career

7:00 PM
The Alien Autopsy Scandal
Growing claims that the video was a hoax
Growing claims that the video was a hoax, forcing Hollywood producer Bob Kiviat to press Ray and Gary about the source of the film

8:00 PM
The Mortician
The story of Los Angeles' most infamous family-run mortuary
The story of Los Angeles' most infamous family-run mortuary, when David Sconce took over Lamb Funeral Home and engaged in morally questionable practices

9:05 PM
The Mortician
Abuse allegations lead to David Sconce's arrest
While a fire does little to deter him, abuse allegations lead to David Sconce's arrest and an illuminating investigation into the assault and death of a rival mortician

10:10 PM
The Mortician
Members of the Lamb family are convicted of various crimes
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

11:10 PM
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard
A documentary tribute to the influential comedian
A documentary tribute to the influential and much-missed comedian, a man driven by punk spirit and an unrelenting commitment to pushing boundaries

1:00 AM
Spitfire
The story of British single-seat fighter plane the Supermarine Spitfire
The story of the British single-seat fighter plane the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by RJ Mitchell and famous for its role in the Battle of Britain

3:00 AM
Barbie Uncovered: A Dreamhouse Divided
The story of the two people responsible for creating the Barbie doll
The story of the two people responsible for creating the Barbie doll - Mattel boss Ruth Handler and rocket scientist-turned-toy designer Jack Ryan

4:50 AM
My Icon: Michael Holding
The former West Indies bowler talks about his idol
The former West Indies bowler talks about his idol

5:00 AM
Discovering: Richard Gere
A profile of the American actor
A look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred in Days of Heaven, American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman and Chicago

6:00 AM
The Seventies
A look at American popular music during the decade
A look at how American popular music exploded into new formats, while artists including Blondie, Billy Joel and Kiss found new ways to express themselves
