Sky Documentaries Wednesday
BT TV
352
Sky
819
6:00 AM
The Civil War
The emancipation of America's slaves
How Abraham Lincoln decided to emancipate slaves after the success of the Antietam Campaign - a measure designed to cut the South's manpower and ensure Union victory

7:00 AM
Discovering: Al Pacino
A look at the life and career of the American actor
A look at the life and career of the American actor, who shot to fame in The Godfather, before starring in Serpico, Scarface and Scent of a Woman

8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and work of Martin Scorsese
A look at the life and career of American director Martin Scorsese, whose films include Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas and who won an Oscar for directing The Departed

9:00 AM
Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage and Reckoning
Boston police continue targeting black neighbourhoods
After evidence against their first suspect falls apart, the Boston Police Department continues its aggressive targeting of black neighbourhoods

10:00 AM
Chimp Crazy
Alan Cumming doubles the reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts
Alan Cumming doubles the existing reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts, while the film-makers face an ethical dilemma

11:00 AM
Dublin Narcos
A new breed of dealer is born as ecstasy appears on the streets of Dublin
Ecstasy appears on Dublin's streets. As the rave scene grows, so does the demand for E and a new breed of dealer is born

12:00 PM
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Director Ron Howard's documentary charting the band's time on the road
Director Ron Howard's documentary charting the brief but successful period pop band the Beatles spent on the road. Contributors include Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr

2:10 PM
The United Way
The story of Manchester United Football Club
The story of Manchester United Football Club, co-written and narrated by Eric Cantona, and featuring insight from David Beckham, Peter Schmeichel, Teddy Sheringham and more

4:00 PM
The Directors
The life and work of Martin Scorsese
A look at the life and career of American director Martin Scorsese, whose films include Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas and who won an Oscar for directing The Departed

5:00 PM
Discovering: Al Pacino
A look at the life and career of the American actor
A look at the life and career of the American actor, who shot to fame in The Godfather, before starring in Serpico, Scarface and Scent of a Woman

6:00 PM
Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage and Reckoning
Boston police continue targeting black neighbourhoods
After evidence against their first suspect falls apart, the Boston Police Department continues its aggressive targeting of black neighbourhoods

7:00 PM
Chimp Crazy
Alan Cumming doubles the reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts
Alan Cumming doubles the existing reward for news of Tonka's whereabouts, while the film-makers face an ethical dilemma

8:00 PM
Dublin Narcos
A new breed of dealer is born as ecstasy appears on the streets of Dublin
Ecstasy appears on Dublin's streets. As the rave scene grows, so does the demand for E and a new breed of dealer is born

9:00 PM
Enigma
An exploration of transgender identity
Documentary featuring an exploration of transgender identity and legacy through comparing and contrasting the life stories of April Ashley and Amanda Lear

11:00 PM
Wig
Colourful film exploring the history and influence of the Wigstock drag festival
Colourful film exploring the history and influence of Wigstock, the annual drag festival that showcases the personalities and talent that makes up the drag community

12:50 AM
Great Photo, Lovely Life: Facing a Family's Secret
Photojournalist Amanda Mustard investigates crimes committed by her grandfather
Renowned photojournalist Amanda Mustard returns home to Pennsylvania to investigate the multiple sexual abuse crimes committed by her grandfather

3:00 AM
Lennox: The Untold Story
The life story of former heavyweight boxer Lennox Lewis
The incredible story of Lennox Lewis, who rose from humble beginnings in London's West Ham to become regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time

5:00 AM
Discovering: Jodie Foster
The life and career of the double Oscar-winning actress
The life and career of the double Oscar-winning actress

6:00 AM
The Civil War
The Union's failure to achieve a victory by the spring of 1863
The Union army's failure to achieve a decisive victory by the spring of 1863, despite possessing greater manpower than the Confederates
