Sky Documentaries Wednesday
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6:00 AM
The Story of Late Night
How talk shows embraced topical comedy and more diverse hosts in the 2000s
How talk shows embraced topical comedy and more diverse hosts in the 2000s, with the rise to fame of Chelsea Handler, George Lopez, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert
7:00 AM
Discovering: Richard Dreyfuss
A glimpse into the life and career of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor
A glimpse into the life and career of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills
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
The Eighties
A look at the events of Ronald Reagan's two terms in the White House
A look at the events of Ronald Reagan's two terms in the White House, examining landmark legislative achievements as well as political setbacks
9:55 AM
Edge of the Earth
The first individual free climb ascent of a demanding route on Kyrgyzstan's Pik Slesova
Two professional daredevils attempt to accomplish the first individual free climb ascent of a demanding route on Kyrgyzstan's Pik Slesova
11:00 AM
The Lady and the Dale
Liz once again goes on the run - but she soon faces much media scrutiny
As law enforcement begins to close in on the 20th Century Motor Car Company, Liz once again goes on the run - but she soon faces much media scrutiny
12:00 PM
AKA Mr Chow
The life and career of restaurateur Michael Chow
The life and career of Shanghai-born restaurateur Michael Chow, who celebrated his Chinese roots and found catharsis by returning to painting and re-emerging as the artist M
1:50 PM
My Icon: Linford Christie
The former sprint superstar discusses the individuals that have inspired him
The former sprint superstar and Olympic gold medalist discusses the individuals that have inspired him in his life and career
2:00 PM
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
The lives and careers of basketball legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird
Exploration of the lives and careers of basketball legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, whose on-court rivalry dominated the sport in the 1980s and transformed the NBA
3:50 PM
My Icon: Shaun Gayle
The former Chicago Bear discusses the individuals that have inspired him
The former Chicago Bears defensive back and Super Bowl winner discusses the individuals that have inspired him during his life
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: Richard Dreyfuss
A glimpse into the life and career of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor
A glimpse into the life and career of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills
6:00 PM
The Eighties
A look at the events of Ronald Reagan's two terms in the White House
A look at the events of Ronald Reagan's two terms in the White House, examining landmark legislative achievements as well as political setbacks
7:00 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
9:00 PM
Becoming Madonna
Documentary charting Madonna's rise to stardom
Documentary charting Madonna's rise to stardom, drawing from a cache of recently uncovered audio tapes in which the singer reflected on her extraordinary life and career.
11:00 PM
Tina
A celebration of Tina Turner's life and career
A celebration of Tina Turner's life and career, featuring contributions from the Grammy Award-winning artist, as well as Angela Bassett and Oprah Winfrey
1:15 AM
Dying to Divorce
Turkey's gender-based violence crisis
Documentary filmed over five years, delving into the heart of Turkey's gender-based violence crisis and the recent political events that have eroded democratic freedoms
3:00 AM
15 Minutes of Shame
A look at public shaming in modern-day culture
Documentary exploring public shaming in modern-day culture, featuring contributions from Monica Lewinsky
4:40 AM
My Icon: Stef Reid
The Paralympic long-jumper talks about those who have inspired her
The Paralympic long-jumper talks about those who have inspired her
5:00 AM
Discovering: Richard Dreyfuss
A glimpse into the life and career of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor
A glimpse into the life and career of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills