Sky Documentaries Friday
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6:00 AM
The Movies
More from the 1990s
The journey through American cinema continues with more from the 1990s, including Unforgotten, Heat, Fargo, Toy Story, Groundhog Day and Titanic
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7:00 AM
Discovering: Ian McKellen
A look at the life and career of the English actor
A look at the life and career of the English actor, who rose to fame on the stage and became a worldwide star with his roles in the Lord of the Rings and X-Men film franchises
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8:00 AM
The Directors
The life and career of Nicolas Roeg
A look at the life and career of English director and cinematographer Nicolas Roeg, whose movies include Performance, Walkabout, Don't Look Now and The Man Who Fell to Earth
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9:00 AM
The Nineties
A look at the decade's social issues
A look at the decade's social issues, from the Los Angeles and Crown Heights riots to the OJ Simpson trial and the nomination of Clarence Thomas for the Supreme Court
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10:00 AM
The Last Rider
Documentary about American cyclist Greg LeMond
Documentary telling the story of the 1989 Tour de France and one of the most inspiring comebacks in history from American cyclist Greg LeMond
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12:00 PM
Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist
Documentary about the rise and fall of Marco Pantani
Documentary about the rise and fall of Marco Pantani, the maverick Italian cyclist found dead less than six years after winning the Tour de France
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2:00 PM
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind
A unique insight into the movie star's life, from her daughter's perspective
Natasha Gregson Wagner presents a unique insight into her mother's life and movie career. Featuring interviews with friends and colleagues and previously unseen archive materials
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4:00 PM
The Directors
The life and career of Nicolas Roeg
A look at the life and career of English director and cinematographer Nicolas Roeg, whose movies include Performance, Walkabout, Don't Look Now and The Man Who Fell to Earth
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/8ed856c7-8755-5dad-aef3-9fc53d60a1dd.jpg)
5:00 PM
Discovering: Ian McKellen
A look at the life and career of the English actor
A look at the life and career of the English actor, who rose to fame on the stage and became a worldwide star with his roles in the Lord of the Rings and X-Men film franchises
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/742b4421-6b68-58bb-8492-bc389025f04b.jpg)
6:00 PM
The Nineties
A look at the decade's social issues
A look at the decade's social issues, from the Los Angeles and Crown Heights riots to the OJ Simpson trial and the nomination of Clarence Thomas for the Supreme Court
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/3da48808-8311-5e29-903f-c60c6f26e83f.jpg)
7:00 PM
Lance
Part one of two. A personal examination of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong
Part one of two. A personal examination of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong, examining the cyclist's rise to fame, struggle with cancer, and downfall in a doping scandal
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9:00 PM
Lance
Part two of two. A personal examination of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong
Part two of two. A personal examination of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong, examining the cyclist's rise to fame, struggle with cancer, and downfall in a doping scandal
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11:00 PM
When We Were Kings
Oscar-winning documentary, by Leon Gast
Leon Gast's Oscar-winning documentary charting ageing challenger Muhammad Ali's epic battle with champion George Foreman in 1974 for the World Heavyweight title
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12:45 AM
Hatton
A profile of former boxer Ricky Hatton
A profile of former boxer Ricky Hatton, charting his journey from the Hattersley estate near Manchester to headlining on the strip in Las Vegas
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2:45 AM
Villeneuve Pironi: Racing's Untold Tragedy
The relationship between F1 drivers Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi
The relationship between F1 drivers Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi, team-mates whose friendship was torn apart after a controversial ending to the 1982 San Marino Grand Prix
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4:45 AM
My Icon: Steve Brown
The Paralympic rugby player about the people that have inspired him
Former Team GB Paralympic rugby captain Steve Brown takes a look back on the important individuals that have inspired him over the course of his life
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5:00 AM
Discovering: Ian McKellen
A look at the life and career of the English actor
A look at the life and career of the English actor, who rose to fame on the stage and became a worldwide star with his roles in the Lord of the Rings and X-Men film franchises
![](https://tv.assets.pressassociation.io/742b4421-6b68-58bb-8492-bc389025f04b.jpg)
6:00 AM
Discovering: Whoopi Goldberg
A look into the life and career of the Oscar-winning actress
A look into the life and career of the actress and comedian, whose breakthrough role came in The Color Purple and who won an Academy Award for Ghost
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