Sky Documentaries Wednesday
BT TV
352
Sky
819
6:00 AM
The Nineties
A look at the impact of the internet
A look at the impact on the decade of the mainstream adoption of the internet, leading to browser wars, the rise of the dot-com giants and fears over the Millennium Bug
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 career of Rob Reiner:
A look at the life and career of Rob Reiner, whose films include This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, Misery, When Harry Met Sally and the Oscar-nominated A Few Good Men
9:00 AM
Exterminate All the Brutes
The historical impact of Christopher Columbus
The historical impact of Christopher Columbus, the Alamo, and the Trail of Tears from an indigenous perspective
10:05 AM
Devil's Advocate: The Mostly True Story of Giovanni Di Stefano
Documentary about the bogus lawyer
Documentary about the bogus lawyer, who claimed to have clients including Saddam Hussein before it emerged he had no licence or qualifications
11:00 AM
Lockerbie
A Libyan double agent provides evidence
A Libyan double agent provides the evidence needed to bring the two suspects to court, but as the trial gets under way a key witness changes his story
12:00 PM
Althea
Documentary focusing on the life of former tennis player Althea Gibson
Documentary focusing on the life of former tennis player Althea Gibson, the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title, and a role model for future generations
1:40 PM
My Icon: Christine Ohuruogu
The British athlete speaks about the individuals who have inspired her
British athlete and Olympic gold medallist speaks about the individuals who have inspired her over the course of her life.
2:00 PM
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
A look at Obama's challenges, triumphs and defeats
A look at the challenges, triumphs and defeats Obama experienced while in the White House
4:00 PM
The Directors
The life and career of Rob Reiner:
A look at the life and career of Rob Reiner, whose films include This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, Misery, When Harry Met Sally and the Oscar-nominated A Few Good Men
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
Exterminate All the Brutes
The historical impact of Christopher Columbus
The historical impact of Christopher Columbus, the Alamo, and the Trail of Tears from an indigenous perspective
7:05 PM
Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story
The impact of the death of Jam Master Jay
A look at how Joseph 'Run' Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels dealt with the death of Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell in 2002, reuniting to celebrate hip-hop
8:00 PM
Lockerbie
A Libyan double agent provides evidence
A Libyan double agent provides the evidence needed to bring the two suspects to court, but as the trial gets under way a key witness changes his story
9:00 PM
Chimp Crazy
The bonds between pet chimpanzees and their owners
A look at the bonds between pet chimpanzees and their owners, beginning with a woman fighting to retain custody of seven chimps bred for entertainment
10:10 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
12:00 AM
Fatboy Slim: Right Here, Right Now
Documentary about the Big Beach Boutique II free event in 2002
Documentary about the Big Beach Boutique II free event held in 2002, when an estimated quarter of a million people turned up to the concert on Brighton beach
1:50 AM
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
A profile of the actor and comedian
A profile of the actor, comedian and film-maker, including interviews with Sharon Stone, Larry David, James L Brooks, Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman and Jonah Hill
3:40 AM
Stand Up & Shout: Songs From A Philly High School
Philadelphia high school students channel their thoughts and dreams into music
Documentary following a Philadelphia high school programme that encourages students to channel their thoughts and dreams into music
5:00 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
6:00 AM
The Nineties
A look at music from the decade
A look at music from the decade, taking in everything from Nirvana and Backstreet Boys to Tupac Shakur and Alanis Morissette