Sky Documentaries Saturday
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6:00 AM
Discovering: Tom Hanks
A profile of the double Oscar-winning actor
A profile of the double Oscar-winning actor

7:00 AM
Discovering: Denzel Washington
The life and career of the Oscar-winning actor
A look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred in Cry Freedom, Malcolm X and The Hurricane, and won Oscars for his roles in Glory and Training Day

8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and work of Carol Reed
The life and work of English film-maker Carol Reed, who directed movies including The Third Man, Odd Man Out and Our Man in Havana, and won an Oscar for 1968 musical Oliver!

9:00 AM
Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie
Documentary exploring an unfinished movie starring Steve McQueen
Documentary exploring a movie Steve McQueen began work on in the 1960s, but which was never completed

10:50 AM
My Icon: Leon Pryce
The former Bradford Bulls star discusses the individuals that have inspired him
The former Bradford Bulls and St Helens star discusses the individuals that have inspired him in his life and sporting career

11:00 AM
I Am Raquel Welch
A profile of the actress
Documentary celebrating the life of a trailblazing actress who not only redefined the idea of a Hollywood sex symbol, but also led the way for modern-day action heroines

12:45 PM
My Icon: Denise Lewis
The former British heptathlete speaks about the figures who have been an inspiration to her
The former British heptathlete and Olympic gold medallist speaks about the figures who have been an inspiration over the course of her life

1:00 PM
Bardot
A look at the life and career of actress Brigitte Bardot
A look at the life and career of actress Brigitte Bardot, examining the hardships, trials and struggles she faced as well as her work and legacy

3:00 PM
I Am Luke Perry
Documentary celebrating the life and career of the actor
Documentary celebrating the life and career of the actor, who rose from obscurity to become a 1990s heart-throb and pop culture icon

4:40 PM
My Icon: Rachel Yankey
The England football star looks at some of her inspirational figures
The England football star looks at some of the inspirational figures that have had an impact on her career

5:00 PM
I Am Patrick Swayze
A tribute to the American actor
A tribute to the American actor, known for his roles in hits like Dirty Dancing, Ghost and The Outsiders. With contributions by Demi Moore and Rob Lowe among others

6:50 PM
The Barry White Story: Let the Music Play
A look at the singer's life and career
Documentary charting the singer's life and career, looking at his childhood, his time in prison and his life-changing decision to go into music

8:00 PM
Luther: Never Too Much
The life of soul singer Luther Vandross
The life of soul singer Luther Vandross, from childhood musical talent to worldwide fame. Contributors include Jamie Foxx and Mariah Carey

10:00 PM
Love to Love You, Donna Summer
Profile of the singer
Profile of the iconic artist, following her career from the avant-garde music scene in Germany, to the glitter and bright lights of dance clubs in New York

12:10 AM
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
The history and origins of the Motown record label
Rare performances, interviews and rarely seen footage come together to paint a picture of the history and origins of the Motown record label

2:20 AM
The Legend of the Underground
Documentary lifting the lid on the rampant discrimination in Nigeria
Documentary lifting the lid on the rampant discrimination in Nigeria, through the lens of several non-conformist youths who must choose to fight for freedom of expression or flee

4:00 AM
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52
A rare whale that calls out at a frequency unrecognised by other whales
Documentary about the search to find a rare whale that calls out at a frequency unrecognised by other whales. This creature is believed to live in complete solitude
