Best Documentaries

[matty_f]

I have resolved to watch more documentaries during lockdown, so I'm looking for some recommendations.

Watched the Console Wars (Nintendo v Sega) and Apollo 11 on Sky Documentaries over the last couple of days.

[Mon Dieu4]

I know you are into your games so The King of Kong and from Bedrooms to Billions are both a good watch

Also NoClip on YouTube is a great series of documentaries on the making of lots of different games

[hibsbollah]

The Last Dance can’t be beaten, even if you’re not really into the NBA.

[Hibbyradge]

The Last Dance can’t be beaten, even if you’re not really into the NBA.

I concur.

[bigwheel]

The Last Dance can’t be beaten, even if you’re not really into the NBA.

I’d second that .. No interest in NBA, but one of my most favourite sports documentaries of all time


If you like adventure racing ..the “eco-challenge- worlds toughest race” on Amazon prime is fun and gripping to watch ..following international competitors go through what can only be described as incredible challenges and endurance

[matty_f]

I know you are into your games so The King of Kong and from Bedrooms to Billions are both a good watch

Also NoClip on YouTube is a great series of documentaries on the making of lots of different games

Nice one, thanks - I knew about King of Kong but had completely forgotten about it, so that's a welcome reminder!

[Pretty Boy]

The World at War narrated by Laurence Olivier is an absolute classic documentary. If you haven't seen it it's well worth a few hours of your time.

Fahrenheit 11/9 is worth a watch just for the sheer 'how the **** did they get away with that' element.

If you like sporting documentaries then Free Solo, The Barkley Marathons:The Race That Eats it's Young, Icarus, Senna, Pumping Iron and Freedom's Fury all spring to mind as worth a watch.

[Tyler Durden]

OJ: Made in America is pretty amazing - think it’s about 10 hours worth.

The Defiant Ones on Netflix about Dr Dre also very good IMO.

There’s also a film about Rockfield (the music studio) which is great if you’re into 90s music. Contributions from LG, Tim Burgess etc.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

The Vow and Murder on Middle Beach, Sky Documentaries.

[Hibby70]

Dear Zachary. Quite astonishing doc, but truly heartbreaking - can't say more. Maybe one for the brighter nights.

Project Nim - couple raise a chimp. Really weird folk in this world.

King of Kong - as mentioned above.

Black fish - a dive into SeaWorld and the treatment of orcas.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Mind hunter - Unabomber
The Social Dilemma
Hypernormalisation
The Assassination of Gianni Versace
The Corporation

[The Modfather]

• Hitsville: The Making Of Mowtown - best documentary I’ve seen on Mowtown by a distance (Sky Arts)
• Rock N Roll Island: Where Legends Were Born - a small island in London that was the place to be where all the big 60s bands played before they were big (BBC IPlayer)
• World War 2 In Colour - Netflix
• Jim & Andy - Jim Carey method acting and staying in character playing the eccentric Andy Kauffman in Man On The Moon (Netflix)
• Room 237 - documentary on The Shining looking at all Kubrick’s Easter eggs and theories like how it’s an admission he faked the moon landings etc. I’m no conspiracy theorist but quite enjoy the more plausible theories people can make without necessarily believing them.

[patch1875]

20 feet from stardom

[Dmas]

The staircase -Netflix
The Jinx - Sky Atlantic/documentaries
High Score - Netflix
I second Dear Zachary, very sad though
Don’t **** with cats - Netflix

[Eaststand]

I have resolved to watch more documentaries during lockdown, so I'm looking for some recommendations.

Watched the Console Wars (Nintendo v Sega) and Apollo 11 on Sky Documentaries over the last couple of days.

Matty, if you haven't done so already, I'd recommend you check out the bbc iplayer, also ITV and ch4 iplayers too.
They all have whole sections full of documentaries, and if like me you're up during the night, they're perfect for watching then as they usually have subtitles available.

GGTTH

[Smartie]

"Lance" on the BBC is a great watch.

I'm not into cycling but found the whole thing absolutely fascinating, so good to hear so much from the horse's mouth too.

[matty_f]

Some great suggestions on here, seen a few of them before but definitely a lot that I'll be new to. Keep them coming!

[Jakhog1]

Three identical strangers
There's something wrong with Aunt Dianne
Cropsey
The imposter
Capturing the Friedman's
West of memphis

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I watched a good one last night. Treeline - The Secrrt Life of Trees. I think it was put together by the climbing brand Patagonia.

Some great scenery and music. Good for sticking on for an hour to chill out

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Also - Free Solo.

[bringbackbenny]

Also - Free Solo.

Loved that - balls of steel!

I'm half way through Crock of Gold, new documentary on the life of Shane Magowan. good so far.

[matty_f]

Also - Free Solo.

I've seen that one - outstanding.

[MrRobot]

hypernormalisation
bitter lake
the internet’s own boy
deep web
inside job
enron
zero days
the fear of 13
killer inside: the mind of aaron hernandez
cartel land

probably think of more but these are some of the best i’ve seen. should keep you going for a little while :greengrin

[Jonnyboy]

I know Neil Oliver is not everybody's cup of tea but this four parter is outstanding, in my opinion.

I'm a scholar of Scottish history and even so, I learned some startling facts from this documentary series. Rob Roy McGregor - who'd have thunk it :wink::greengrin

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000lw7z/blood-of-the-clans-series-1-1-the-year-of-victories

[Itsnoteasy]

Also - Free Solo.

Oh ya £3ck3r. You'd want him to take a penalty in a cup final.

[Alfiembra]

Watched this mini series with Sarah Pascoe and found it quite entertaining. Lighthearted viewing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000qsf8/last-woman-on-earth-with-sara-pascoe (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000qsf8/last-woman-on-earth-with-sara-pascoe)

She also did Travelling Blind with Amar Latif which I really enjoyed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00031c7

[stoneyburn hibs]

I love the Sroryville documentaries on the BBC, lots to watch.

[Saturday Boy]

Spike Lee’s “When the levees broke”, his documentary about hurricane Katrina.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Watched this mini series with Sarah Pascoe and found it quite entertaining. Lighthearted viewing.

I take it she was watching it with you and doesn't actually appear in it, she's grim. Don't know if Russell Howard has a sister but, if he does I'd imagine her to be like Sarah Pascoe.

[hibsbollah]

I know Neil Oliver is not everybody's cup of tea but this four parter is outstanding, in my opinion.

I'm a scholar of Scottish history and even so, I learned some startling facts from this documentary series. Rob Roy McGregor - who'd have thunk it :wink::greengrin

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000lw7z/blood-of-the-clans-series-1-1-the-year-of-victories

I really respect your posts and have done for years Jonny, but I can’t have that :faf:
Some people I just can’t watch.

[CropleyWasGod]

Spike Lee’s “When the levees broke”, his documentary about hurricane Katrina.

Watched that a few (?) years ago. It's excellent.

If you want to go deeper, try David(The Wire) Simon's drama Treme.

[Saturday Boy]

Watched that a few (?) years ago. It's excellent.

If you want to go deeper, try David(The Wire) Simon's drama Treme.

Did he write the book that inspired the Wire? I’ve a vague notion that I have a copy next to “Infinite Jest “ by DFW in my Just about to read pile of books.

As a slightly too late alert, Sky Arts are showing KT Tunstall ‘s tribute to Ivor Cutler.

[Jonnyboy]

I really respect your posts and have done for years Jonny, but I can’t have that :faf:
Some people I just can’t watch.

I said the four parter was good, not Neil Oliver :greengrin

[Speedy]

I've just finished part 1 of 3 of Fear City on Netflix.

Very good so far. It's about the mob in new york.

[CropleyWasGod]

Did he write the book that inspired the Wire? I’ve a vague notion that I have a copy next to “Infinite Jest “ by DFW in my Just about to read pile of books.

As a slightly too late alert, Sky Arts are showing KT Tunstall ‘s tribute to Ivor Cutler.

He wrote The Wire, and produced it.😀 Maybe the book you're thinking of is Baltimore- Life on the Streets. He wrote that.

That doc about Cutler is excellent too.

[patch1875]

Watched a documentary about Ivor Cutler on Sky, I only really had heard his name before but it was really interesting. Presented by KT Tunstall.

[Saturday Boy]

He wrote The Wire, and produced it.😀 Maybe the book you're thinking of is Baltimore- Life on the Streets. He wrote that.

That doc about Cutler is excellent too.

That’s the one. It’s either my age or lockdown fatigue. Or most likely both.

[EH6 Hibby]

Spike Lee’s “When the levees broke”, his documentary about hurricane Katrina.

Do you know where this is available to watch?

[Saturday Boy]

Do you know where this is available to watch?

Sorry, unfortunately not. I last saw on TV several years ago.

Maybe worthwhile checking YouTube, amazing what turns up on the platform.

[Hibby70]

Do you know where this is available to watch?

It's available on Sky Documentaries

[EH6 Hibby]

It's available on Sky Documentaries

Thanks. Don’t have sky but hopefully it will be on Now TV.

[Northernhibee]

Watching “The Ripper” on Netflix - unsurprisingly about the Yorkshire Ripper.

Never realised that Bruce Jones who played Les Battersby in Coronation Street found one of the bodies. He was treated as a suspect and lost his wife and kids as a result.

[Hibby70]

Not a documentary but watching the Pembrokeshire Murders series. Rubbish title considering he appeared on Bullseye!

I would have called it Double Topped. 😬

[Frazerbob]

Looking forward the Bruno Tyson film on Sky Docs.

[degenerated]

Did he write the book that inspired the Wire? I’ve a vague notion that I have a copy next to “Infinite Jest “ by DFW in my Just about to read pile of books.

As a slightly too late alert, Sky Arts are showing KT Tunstall ‘s tribute to Ivor Cutler. David Simon wrote a book called "The Corner" which was what inspired The Wire. Really good read and it was also made into a mini series as well, from memory.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Murder in my Village on Sky Crime, something quite addictive about it.

[patch1875]

The Art Of Drumming on Sky Arts is good if you like your music.

[Hibby70]

Night Stalker on Netflix is brilliant. Not for the faint hearted as pretty graphic. Ramirez was one ****ed up evil git.

[Saturday Boy]

Just tuned in to Sky Arts, currently showing Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President.

It’s probably my age, but it’s a great watch.

[Billy Whizz]

Murder in my Village on Sky Crime, something quite addictive about it.

I’ve watched most of the 1st series, some quite horrific crimes committed
The guy who hid the woman he murdered in his storage lock up, Jesus...

He visited it everyday

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I’ve watched most of the 1st series, some quite horrific crimes committed
The guy who hid the woman he murdered in his storage lock up, Jesus...

He visited it everyday

Conversely, I've watched most of s3 and s4 but very few of s1-2.

[Hibby70]

Looking forward the Bruno Tyson film on Sky Docs.

When is this on? Had a hunt but can't see a release date anywhere.

[Frazerbob]

When is this on? Had a hunt but can't see a release date anywhere.

Was originally planned for January but not seen a date yet. It does feature on on their ‘coming soon’ publicity

[Hibby70]

Was originally planned for January but not seen a date yet. It does feature on on their ‘coming soon’ publicity

on Sky on 26th February

[matty_f]

Started The Last Dance this week, terrific so far. Good recommendation!

[Hibby70]

I noticed a whole load of Storyville's on BBC iPlayer.

Started with the Evel Knievel one tonight. What a nutter he was.

[Hibrandenburg]

Not seen it mentioned on here, but Ian Hislop's Fake News on BBC 4 is a good watch. Informative and entertaining. It goes back to the 19th century looking at fake news in the beginning of modern media and up to the modern day. It looks at the motivation, means and consequences of fake news and conspiracy theories. For me it didn't go far enough back in time, it could have started with the ancient Egyptians and their hieroglyphics, the Roman chroniclers or even Mr Moses coming down from a mountain top. :duck:

[patch1875]

Teenage Superstars

Great documentary about the early days of the Scottish indie music scene.

[Alfiembra]

Been watching A Summer of Rockets on BBC iPlayer just now a post war/50s spy drama based on a true story.
Enjoying it so far. The portrayal of the elite upper classes and racist intolerance of the period is very well done.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Been watching A Summer of Rockets on BBC iPlayer just now a post war/50s spy drama based on a true story.
Enjoying it so far. The portrayal of the elite upper classes and racist intolerance of the period is very well done.

It was very good, not sure it's a documentary though.

[bigwheel]

Teenage Superstars

Great documentary about the early days of the Scottish indie music scene.

I’ll second that [emoji106]

[matty_f]

Teenage Superstars

Great documentary about the early days of the Scottish indie music scene.

Where can you watch that? Sounds excellent.

[bigwheel]

Where can you watch that? Sounds excellent.

Should be on sky arts catch up still.

[Bridge hibs]

Watched the story of the boxing gangster Daniel Kinnihan, really good watch. Barry McGuigan was interviewed and could hear in his voice that he was intimidated by Kinnihan and his cohorts. McGuigan said he lost a few of his boxers to Kinnihans stable MTK Global, didnt realise Josh Taylor was one of them

[matty_f]

Should be on sky arts catch up still.

Thanks

[Mon Dieu4]

Watched the story of the boxing gangster Daniel Kinnihan, really good watch. Barry McGuigan was interviewed and could hear in his voice that he was intimidated by Kinnihan and his cohorts. McGuigan said he lost a few of his boxers to Kinnihans stable MTK Global, didnt realise Josh Taylor was one of them

Although the Kinahans are bad news and do terrible things the only person to blame for Barry McGuigan losing fighters is himself for being less than honest with their cash

[Bridge hibs]

Although the Kinahans are bad news and do terrible things the only person to blame for Barry McGuigan losing fighters is himself for being less than honest with their cashI dont really know too much about the McGuigans to be honest mate, other than Barry was a great boxer., still, wouldnt fancy going toe to toe with them or the Kinnihans

[Del Boy]

Watched the story of the boxing gangster Daniel Kinnihan, really good watch. Barry McGuigan was interviewed and could hear in his voice that he was intimidated by Kinnihan and his cohorts. McGuigan said he lost a few of his boxers to Kinnihans stable MTK Global, didnt realise Josh Taylor was one of them

Where can you watch this?

[Mon Dieu4]

Where can you watch this?

Iplayer, it was BBC panarama :aok:

[Danderhall Hibs]

Watched the story of the boxing gangster Daniel Kinnihan, really good watch. Barry McGuigan was interviewed and could hear in his voice that he was intimidated by Kinnihan and his cohorts. McGuigan said he lost a few of his boxers to Kinnihans stable MTK Global, didnt realise Josh Taylor was one of them

Just watched this tonight - good on McGuigan for speaking up.

[Del Boy]

Iplayer, it was BBC panarama :aok:

Cheers, downloaded it now

[Bridge hibs]

Cheers, downloaded it nowSorry mate someone beat me to the punch, no pun intended, be interested to hear your views, I would like to watch it again as I felt I missed a bit inbetween interviews

[patch1875]

Listening to 6music this morning there is an interesting doc about Robert Lloyd of The Nightingales on Sky Arts tonight.

[patch1875]

Listening to 6music this morning there is an interesting doc about Robert Lloyd of The Nightingales on Sky Arts tonight.

This is really enjoyable btw.

Some connections to edinburgh including the King Kong that was at ingilston!

[Hibrandenburg]

Not a documentary as such but Darren McGarvey's "Class Wars" is a good watch so far. Putting aside his nasal weedgie accent (that he admits he cultivates), it's a great concept for analysis. I can relate a lot to the conundrum of class dismorphism that he is looking at amongst other phenomenon in this series. If there is such a thing as upper upper class then I stem from a lower lower class background and am still at least mentally imprisoned within its walls despite probably now living what might be described as a middle class life. The first episode has made me reconsider how I actually perceive myself and sheds a bit of light on some of my own inner conflicts.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

This is really enjoyable btw.

Some connections to edinburgh including the King Kong that was at ingilston!

Was a good watch. Not sure if it was by design or accident but the use of old footage to fill some gaps showed how both Stewart Lee and his subject matter had similarly aged and dated.

[calumhibee1]

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at The Cecil Hotel that’s just come on Netflix today looks like it could be very good.

[overdrive]

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at The Cecil Hotel that’s just come on Netflix today looks like it could be very good.

One of these ones that took 4 episodes when it could have been done in one. I watched a YouTube video on this a few years ago and didn’t learn anything new from the Netflix show that I didn’t already know from a 10 minute YT video, other than some creepy guy wants to visit her grave for closure.

[Pretty Boy]

One of these ones that took 4 episodes when it could have been done in one. I watched a YouTube video on this a few years ago and didn’t learn anything new from the Netflix show that I didn’t already know from a 10 minute YT video, other than some creepy guy wants to visit her grave for closure.

I said the same on the Best TV thread. A really intriguing story but the doc was ruined because each episode for 30 minutes of waffle and filler.

I've just finished Rising Phoenix on Netflix all about the formation and growth of the Paralympics. Really interesting story.

[Northernhibee]

I think what the Cecil hotel documentary did do well is showing how internet conspiracies and the like can be so damaging, so quickly. From saying that someone in the hotel is in on it, to the police, to a musician, to goodness knows what with evidence that was just speculation that spread like wildfire, to allow that story room to breathe made the fairly simple story at the end more striking.

Still could have cut at least one more episode out of it though.

[Frazerbob]

Just re-watched the Bros comeback documentary from a couple of years ago. The GF hadn’t seen it and was convinced it was a parody or piss take. Absolutely hilarious!

[Billy Whizz]

Anyone been watching the Channel 5 series Greatest hits of the 70’s/80’s
There have been loads of these sort on over the years, but I really loved the 70’s one

[matty_f]

Just re-watched the Bros comeback documentary from a couple of years ago. The GF hadn’t seen it and was convinced it was a parody or piss take. Absolutely hilarious!

It’s amazing. I meant to come back to this thread yesterday to post it, forgot and then spent most of today trying to remember which documentary i was going to add. Happy coincidence that you’ve posted it.

[Peanut Shaz]

Anyone been watching the Channel 5 series Greatest hits of the 70’s/80’s
There have been loads of these sort on over the years, but I really loved the 70’s one

I'm not usually a fan of these type of programmes but am enjoying these. Agree the 70's was very good. Some of the stories about the mixing of the music in the studio is really interesting.

[Mr Grieves]

Just re-watched the Bros comeback documentary from a couple of years ago. The GF hadn’t seen it and was convinced it was a parody or piss take. Absolutely hilarious!

Yeah, really is a great piece of telly.

[Squealing pig]

Josh Taylor on james English podcast today , well worth the watch , what a guy

[Betty Boop]

New from Adam Curtis 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' on the BBC I Player

[WeeRussell]

Sky q customers being offered discovery plus free for a year. Anyone taken this up? Worth the effort of registering with no catches after the year is up etc?

[patch1875]

Sky q customers being offered discovery plus free for a year. Anyone taken this up? Worth the effort of registering with no catches after the year is up etc?

I added it a few weeks ago. Never actually looked at what’s on it yet.


Also got Apple TV free for a year so been watching the The Long Way Up and the previous ones.

[MrRobot]

New from Adam Curtis 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' on the BBC I Player

Adam Curtis is great, looking forward to watching these.

[Hibee87]

Anyone catch the first part of the Luke Mitchell/Jodie Jones doc on Chan 5?

Its obviously edited and aimed at trying to show him as innocent. Something I have heard from a few people who were close to the case at the time, they cast doubt.

However, what annoys me in these programs is the exclusion of what they did have and how they did find him guilty - along with 4 failed appeals. There HAS to be some evidence to have convicted him. He had Donald Findlay as his defence, he would have taken the prosecution apart with ease based on what we've been fed so far.

[CropleyWasGod]

Anyone catch the first part of the Luke Mitchell/Jodie Jones doc on Chan 5?

Its obviously edited and aimed at trying to show him as innocent. Something I have heard from a few people who were close to the case at the time, they cast doubt.

However, what annoys me in these programs is the exclusion of what they did have and how they did find him guilty - along with 4 failed appeals. There HAS to be some evidence to have convicted him. He had Donald Findlay as his defence, he would have taken the prosecution apart with ease based on what we've been fed so far.

Yeah, I saw it. Like you, I was very sceptical about the way the programme was presented. I rarely watch C5, and I realised why 😆

I will watch the second part tomorrow, though, as it has me hooked. No DNA evidence? 🤨

[Hibby70]

Anyone catch the first part of the Luke Mitchell/Jodie Jones doc on Chan 5?

Its obviously edited and aimed at trying to show him as innocent. Something I have heard from a few people who were close to the case at the time, they cast doubt.

However, what annoys me in these programs is the exclusion of what they did have and how they did find him guilty - along with 4 failed appeals. There HAS to be some evidence to have convicted him. He had Donald Findlay as his defence, he would have taken the prosecution apart with ease based on what we've been fed so far.

I'm sure I read in the past that they suspected the whole Mark Kane thing was an attempt to make money from the press. Can't remember the detail but the guy that knew him was a right dodgy character.

Something also came out about the condom owner. Think he'd claimed to be by himself but got himself in a bit of a muddle when trying not to sound like a lonely w***er!

[Mon Dieu4]

Anyone catch the first part of the Luke Mitchell/Jodie Jones doc on Chan 5?

Its obviously edited and aimed at trying to show him as innocent. Something I have heard from a few people who were close to the case at the time, they cast doubt.

However, what annoys me in these programs is the exclusion of what they did have and how they did find him guilty - along with 4 failed appeals. There HAS to be some evidence to have convicted him. He had Donald Findlay as his defence, he would have taken the prosecution apart with ease based on what we've been fed so far.

Never saw the documentary but one of my best mates is a defence lawyer, he sat through the trial as part of his training, his opinion is and always has been that personally he thinks he did have something to do with it but the evidence he was convicted on was ridiculous and it was effectively trial by media

[Hibee87]

Never saw the documentary but one of my best mates is a defence lawyer, he sat through the trial as part of his training, his opinion is and always has been that personally he thinks he did have something to do with it but the evidence he was convicted on was ridiculous and it was effectively trial by media

I have a feeling we've spoke about this before, but I won't go into detail of what I believe I know on here

[Keyser Sauzee]

Watched “All This Mayhem” tonight from a few years back. Fantastic watch and a really sad story, didn’t think It would be as gripping as it was.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Watched last week's Storyville episode re the child abuse scandal in Jersey, what a messed up place that is/was. 😯

[LustForLeith]

Watched The Dissident the other night. Funk me, what a documentary

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Earth : The power of the planet, series is available on the iplayer, magnificent viewing.

[AltheHibby]

I have a morbid fear of snakes, but Snakes in the City, following a couple who catch and release snakes into the wild in the Durban area is compulsive viewing for me.

Also, The Secret Lives of Kangaroos on Sky nature.

[hibsbollah]

Seaspiracy on Netflix was a shocking and upsetting watch. I finished watching it and decided that’s me finished eating fish. Whether I stick to that remains to be seen.

[lord bunberry]

I’ve watched a couple of documentaries on Netflix. This is a robbery is about an art theft in Boston and the other one was about the GameStop share shenanigans that happened recently, both were really enjoyable, especially the robbery one as I wasn’t aware of the story.

[MrRobot]

I’ve watched a couple of documentaries on Netflix. This is a robbery is about an art theft in Boston and the other one was about the GameStop share shenanigans that happened recently, both were really enjoyable, especially the robbery one as I wasn’t aware of the story.

What was the gamestop one called? don’t think i’ve seen that one advertised.

[calumhibee1]

Watched why did you kill me on Netflix yesterday.

Ok to pass a bit time. Nothing great.

[lord bunberry]

What was the gamestop one called? don’t think i’ve seen that one advertised.
It’s called GameStop, the wall street hijack. I said it was on Netflix but it’s actually on discovery+. You might get it on catch up as well.

[Pretty Boy]

I watched Sherpa on Netflix last night. Primarily about the 2014 avalanche that killed 16 Sherpa men but a more general look at the economic, social and cultural realities of life for the Sherpa people as mountain guides.

The disdain with which some of the rich foreigners treated them was quite shocking to watch. The total lack of empathy to their demands after they had watched their friends and family killed was bewildering. The simple fact is without the Sherpas Everest would remain out of reach for these people paying or receiving tens of thousands of pounds to go there. The share of the danger the Sherpas face compared to the money they earn and conditions they live in is disproportionate. The expedition companies profess to care but it's not hard to see the mask slip and the Nepalese Govt are quite open about their lack of care, Everest is a cash cow for them.

I'd recommend it although prepare to be angry by the end of it.

[Mon Dieu4]

I watched Sherpa on Netflix last night. Primarily about the 2014 avalanche that killed 16 Sherpa men but a more general look at the economic, social and cultural realities of life for the Sherpa people as mountain guides.

The disdain with which some of the rich foreigners treated them was quite shocking to watch. The total lack of empathy to their demands after they had watched their friends and family killed was bewildering. The simple fact is without the Sherpas Everest would remain out of reach for these people paying or receiving tens of thousands of pounds to go there. The share of the danger the Sherpas face compared to the money they earn and conditions they live in is disproportionate. The expedition companies profess to care but it's not hard to see the mask slip and the Nepalese Govt are quite open about their lack of care, Everest is a cash cow for them.

I'd recommend it although prepare to be angry by the end of it.

I'm obsessed with all things high altitude so couldn't wait to watch this, I agree with everything you say, I realise the climbers paid an absolute rake of cash to be there but their sense of self entitlement in the wake of such a tradegy had me absolutely raging

One thing's for sure, you will never ever find me going through the Khumbu Icefall

[hibsbollah]

I watched Sherpa on Netflix last night. Primarily about the 2014 avalanche that killed 16 Sherpa men but a more general look at the economic, social and cultural realities of life for the Sherpa people as mountain guides.

The disdain with which some of the rich foreigners treated them was quite shocking to watch. The total lack of empathy to their demands after they had watched their friends and family killed was bewildering. The simple fact is without the Sherpas Everest would remain out of reach for these people paying or receiving tens of thousands of pounds to go there. The share of the danger the Sherpas face compared to the money they earn and conditions they live in is disproportionate. The expedition companies profess to care but it's not hard to see the mask slip and the Nepalese Govt are quite open about their lack of care, Everest is a cash cow for them.

I'd recommend it although prepare to be angry by the end of it.

I’ll be watching that, cheers.

When I was at school and learnt about Everest (loved learning about all that exploring stuff) it was all about Sir Edmund Hillary, some guy called Sherpa tensing got a mention, but the mention was he was very much the carrying the bags, showing the real hero where the mountain was, etc etc.

I only recently found out his actual name was Tensing Norgay and he was the main driver getting up the mountain and his skill and dexterity was really what made it possible.

I know some folk will hate bringing politics into this but that’s what BLM is really talking about. Prejudice right there in the way history is taught to 8 year olds in British schools.

[overdrive]

Watched why did you kill me on Netflix yesterday.

Ok to pass a bit time. Nothing great.

I watched that. There were comments earlier in the thread about Netflix drawing some of these documentaries out with stuff that’s a whole series long that could have been done in an hour’s show. Well this takes it to another level. An hour and a half that could probably have been covered in 20 minutes.

[CropleyWasGod]

Watched a 3 parter about Stephen Lawrence on BBC4 this week. It's a repeat from a few years ago, but no less shocking for it. Today is Stephen Lawrence Day, and the full story has yet to be told, 28 years on.

Also on BBC4, a weekly series about Watergate. I've been a geek about it since my teenage years. This series brings it all under 1 story. My only criticism so far is the absence of any mention of the links between the Nixon administration and the Mob.

[BroxburnHibee]

I’ll be watching that, cheers.

When I was at school and learnt about Everest (loved learning about all that exploring stuff) it was all about Sir Edmund Hillary, some guy called Sherpa tensing got a mention, but the mention was he was very much the carrying the bags, showing the real hero where the mountain was, etc etc.

I only recently found out his actual name was Tensing Norgay and he was the main driver getting up the mountain and his skill and dexterity was really what made it possible.

I know some folk will hate bringing politics into this but that’s what BLM is really talking about. Prejudice right there in the way history is taught to 8 year olds in British schools.

Just watched. I've watched a lot of stuff on Everest as it fascinates me. I'll never be able to afford it but would've loved to do it.

That being said given these disasters in the past 20 odd years it's clear the guys leading the expeditions are exploiting these Sherpas and the Nepalese government are coining it in.

I understand there's a spiritual reason not to disturb the mountain too much but I do wonder why they can't airlift the equipment as high as possible to aid the Sherpas.

The Khumbu ice fall is still the easiest way to get up the mountain which tells you how dangerous it really is.

[MrRobot]

It’s called GameStop, the wall street hijack. I said it was on Netflix but it’s actually on discovery+. You might get it on catch up as well.

thanks man, i’ll check that out.

[Santa Cruz]

Roy Orbison's life story, not on i-player anymore. He had more than his fair share of personal tragedy's, so sad, yet he was such a gentle kind soul. He was so happy with the Travelling Wilbury's just before his sudden death. A really good watch, quite emotional but also made me realise just what a cruel hand some people get dealt in life.

[CropleyWasGod]

Roy Orbison's life story, not on i-player anymore. He had more than his fair share of personal tragedy's, so sad, yet he was such a gentle kind soul. He was so happy with the Travelling Wilbury's just before his sudden death. A really good watch, quite emotional but also made me realise just what a cruel hand some people get dealt in life.

Just watching Black and White Night on Sky Arts. Fabulous gig.

[patch1875]

My Octopus Teacher

A wonderful film amazing creatures

[lord bunberry]

I watched a docuseries about a guy that walked into a bank with a bomb strapped to him. Given what happened it’s hard to believe it’s a true story. It was called evil genius.

[Hibby70]

Class Action Park on Sky Documentaries.

Water/racing park in the 80s with no health and safety and basically run by teenagers. Some of the rides look absolutely terrifying - loop the loop water ride where people lose their teeth.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Exterminate all the Brutes on Sky Docs, interesting if not a little bit of uncomfortable viewing.

[Del Boy]

Class Action Park on Sky Documentaries.

Water/racing park in the 80s with no health and safety and basically run by teenagers. Some of the rides look absolutely terrifying - loop the loop water ride where people lose their teeth.

Watched that, unbelievable!!

[hibsbollah]

My Octopus Teacher

A wonderful film amazing creatures

It really divided opinion in my house...I absolutely loved it, unbelievable footage and the animal behaviour was extraordinary. The rest of my clan were wondering what the fuss was about and found the protagonist annoying.

[Stairway 2 7]

It really divided opinion in my house...I absolutely loved it, unbelievable footage and the animal behaviour was extraordinary. The rest of my clan were wondering what the fuss was about and found the protagonist annoying.

Same as mine apart from the clan thought it was beautiful and a lovely story. I thought he was annoying and was putting human emotions onto an animal it was nice to watch we'll shot, but probably would be a 8 minute section of an Attenborough

[Kato]

The Battered *******s of Baseball. On Netflix.

Beautiful story of Bing Russell's (Kurt's dad) independent baseball side, the Portland Mavericks. This could only have happened in the 1970's. Great fun.

Sent from my SM-A405FN using Tapatalk

[nellio]

Watched HBO documentary about Andre the Giant this morning. Superb.

[hibsbollah]

Netflix’s Last Chance U is on to season 5. It follows the fortunes of a different college American football team and the characters there each season. It had its moments, solid enough, but there’s also a spin-off Last Chance U on Netflix which is focusing on a basketball team from a junior college in East LA and it’s by far the best of them. Really great storytelling. I don’t understand why there’s so many great documentaries about basketball (Hoop Dreams, The Last Dance, this one).

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

The Crime of the Century on Sky Documentaries, the story of big pharma in America literally getting away with murder in the pursuit of profits from the opioid epidemic sweeping through the place.

[Hibrandenburg]

Just watched killing Escobar, conclusion: Whilst some of these guys were special forces, I can't help but think they were seduced by money to overestimate their own capabilities to a ludicrous extent. Listening to them talking themselves up just reminded me of some bar room blowhard.

[147lothian]

The Pharmacist, Netflix

I really felt for the guy after watching this

[H18S NX]

Revealed The hunt for Bin Laden,very good,just out.

[lord bunberry]

The nail bomber on Netflix was pretty good. I remember it happening at the time.

[147lothian]

Evil Genius, Netlix, It's 3 or 4 episodes but it's a "who dun it", so if you watch the first one you will continue to find out.

[Ronniekirk]

My Octopus Teacher

A wonderful film amazing creatures

Incredible filming


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Epstein's Shadow : Ghislaine Maxwell, 3 parter on Sky Documentaries. I doubt she'll live long enough to stand trial for her alleged crimes.

[Hibby70]

Epstein's Shadow : Ghislaine Maxwell, 3 parter on Sky Documentaries. I doubt she'll live long enough to stand trial for her alleged crimes.

She must be up for trial soon, seem to remember July being the month.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

She must be up for trial soon, seem to remember July being the month.

November.

[BroxburnHibee]

She'll have a lot of dirt on important people.

Be surprised if she makes it to trial.

[Peevemor]

She'll have a lot of dirt on important people.

Be surprised if she makes it to trial.

Obviously Epstein and his cronies are/were bad enough, but Maxwell's involvement makes everything seem even more sinister to me. I've never been one for tin foil headwear, but it does seem that there are people in certain circles who believe that they're above the law and normal moral standards.

[calumhibee1]

Obviously Epstein and his cronies are/were bad enough, but Maxwell's involvement makes everything seem even more sinister to me. I've never been one for tin foil headwear, but it does seem that there are people in certain circles who believe that they're above the law and normal moral standards.

I wouldn’t say that’s a tin foil hat theory. It’s pretty much a fact :agree:

[CropleyWasGod]

Hemingway on the iPlayer.

[lord bunberry]

I watched the documentary on Netflix about Arran Hernandez. Such a sad story on so many levels.

[The Modfather]

Went to see Summer Of Soul at Vue last night. It was excellent. About the Harlem Culture Festival in 1969. A music festival celebrating black culture against the backdrop of racism and poverty rife at that time. Would have liked to have seen a bit more about the sociopolitical aspect as was really interesting when they delved into it. However it was the music that first attracted me to the film.

One for my time machine ticklist.

https://youtu.be/1-siC9cugqA

[patch1875]

Went to see Summer Of Soul at Vue last night. It was excellent. About the Harlem Culture Festival in 1969. A music festival celebrating black culture against the backdrop of racism and poverty rife at that time. Would have liked to have seen a bit more about the sociopolitical aspect as was really interesting when they delved into it. However it was the music that first attracted me to the film.

One for my time machine ticklist.

https://youtu.be/1-siC9cugqA


Been reading about this need to get along and see it.

[overdrive]

Has anyone been watching ‘High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule’ about the Peru Two (well mainly the Northern Irish one of the two)? I’m up to episode 4. There’s moments where I’m shocked at how incredibly stupid they were.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Has anyone been watching ‘High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule’ about the Peru Two (well mainly the Northern Irish one of the two)? I’m up to episode 4. There’s moments where I’m shocked at how incredibly stupid they were.

I finished it on the iplayer, she was incredibly stupid/naive but, appeared to adapt quite well to the situation she found herself in, not too popular back home though.

[hibsbollah]

Went to see Summer Of Soul at Vue last night. It was excellent. About the Harlem Culture Festival in 1969. A music festival celebrating black culture against the backdrop of racism and poverty rife at that time. Would have liked to have seen a bit more about the sociopolitical aspect as was really interesting when they delved into it. However it was the music that first attracted me to the film.

One for my time machine ticklist.

https://youtu.be/1-siC9cugqA

I’m going this weekend, looks great.

[EH6 Hibby]

I’m watching The Crime of the Century on Now TV, it’s about the Opioid Crisis in America. It’s unbelievable what these companies and doctors got away with.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I’m watching The Crime of the Century on Now TV, it’s about the Opioid Crisis in America. It’s unbelievable what these companies and doctors got away with.

I think I mentioned that before, although it might've been on the best tv thread, it's amazing what goes on in the world that we never hear much about.

[CMurdoch]

Went to see Summer Of Soul at Vue last night. It was excellent. About the Harlem Culture Festival in 1969. A music festival celebrating black culture against the backdrop of racism and poverty rife at that time. Would have liked to have seen a bit more about the sociopolitical aspect as was really interesting when they delved into it. However it was the music that first attracted me to the film.

One for my time machine ticklist.

https://youtu.be/1-siC9cugqA

Oh to have been there!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

The Widower, 3 parter on Sky Crime.

[Jakhog1]

The Widower, 3 parter on Sky Crime.

Watched these last couple of nights, what an arrogant human being, complete dick of a man, chaos everywhere he went and consumed by greed

[EH6 Hibby]

Watched these last couple of nights, what an arrogant human being, complete dick of a man, chaos everywhere he went and consumed by greed

I watched this last night and couldn’t agree more. I had a physical reaction every time he came on screen. I honestly couldn’t bear to look at him.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Watched these last couple of nights, what an arrogant human being, complete dick of a man, chaos everywhere he went and consumed by greed

"Am I beautiful", eh, No! Absolute ****bag of a man.

[Jakhog1]

"Am I beautiful", eh, No! Absolute ****bag of a man.

That was proper weirdo material, good recommendation by the way, never heard of it till you mentioned it, hope there is a follow up to what he does next

[Mon Dieu4]

Malice at the Palace on Netflix about a riot at a Detroit V Indiana basketball game, I didn't know the story but it's brilliant :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Malice at the Palace on Netflix about a riot at a Detroit V Indiana basketball game, I didn't know the story but it's brilliant :greengrin

Just watched it, great story. The Pacers hard man Artest was my favourite, ‘I just don’t like, errr… people’:greengrin

[Mon Dieu4]

Just watched it, great story. The Pacers hard man Artest was my favourite, ‘I just don’t like, errr… people’:greengrin

I like a loose cannon and he fit the bill perfectly

[Dmas]

Malice at the Palace on Netflix about a riot at a Detroit V Indiana basketball game, I didn't know the story but it's brilliant :greengrin

Watched this last night really enjoyed it as well

Also watching cocaine cowboys which is some story if not about a pretty over played subject of smugglers and suppliers running a mock in the 1980s

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

The disappearance of the Millbrook Twins was quite an interesting watch. The attitude of the Atlanta police was/is well out of order.

[EH6 Hibby]

The disappearance of the Millbrook Twins was quite an interesting watch. The attitude of the Atlanta police was/is well out of order.

That sounds like my kind of program, what was it on?

I’d like to add Say Her Name - The Life and Death of Sandra Bland on Now TV.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

That sounds like my kind of program, what was it on?

I’d like to add Say Her Name - The Life and Death of Sandra Bland on Now TV.

It was either SKY Crime or SKY Documentaries.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Secrets of the London Underground on Yesterday, very interesting. Siddy Holloway made it very pleasant viewing too.

[Babyshamble]

Secrets of the London Underground on Yesterday, very interesting. Siddy Holloway made it very pleasant viewing too.

Good programme.Siddy is a wee honey 👍😉

[Babyshamble]

If you are into music, DIG! Is brilliant, about the Brian jonestown massacre & The Dandy warhols

[Hibernia&Alba]

I haven't gone through the entire thread, so my apologies if it's already been recommended, but 'We Were Here', a documentary about the very early days of AIDS in San Francisco as told by those who lived through it, is outstanding and very moving. If you haven't seen it and have a spare hour-and-a-half, it gives an excellent account of the destruction and the fear created by a plague which appeared from nowhere and wiped out much of a community in the early 1980s.


https://youtu.be/PmykVMMOshU

[Hibernia&Alba]

One of my favourite documentary series is the BBC's 'Death of Yugoslavia' from the 1990s. The historiography has moved on since it was made, but it still provides an excellent introduction for those wanting to learn about Yugoslavia's collapse and descent into civil war. The BBC at its best, the whole series is on You Tube.

Episode 1:


https://youtu.be/TF2Q20XPfNM

[Mon Dieu4]

One of my favourite documentary series is the BBC's 'Death of Yugoslavia' from the 1990s. The historiography has moved on since it was made, but it still provides an excellent introduction for those wanting to learn about Yugoslavia's collapse and descent into civil war. The BBC at its best, the whole series is on You Tube.

Episode 1:


https://youtu.be/TF2Q20XPfNM

Cheers for that, will give it a watch, we went on holiday to Yugoslavia when I was a kid and the troubles happened a year or two later, I've always been interested in it since

[Hibernia&Alba]

For true crime fans: 'This Is The Zodiac Speaking'. I really enjoyed this look at one of the most unusual, infamous and still unsolved serial killers. If there is any surviving forensic evidence, genetic genealogy might crack the case as it has other old murders.


https://youtu.be/HI0jnsbZwys

[patch1875]

Crossfire Hurricane - The Rolling Stones

One of the best Stones documentaries will be on the iPlayer I’m guessing as it was on BBC1 as a tribute to Charlie.

[Mon Dieu4]

The Untold series on Netflix continues to be amazing, Crimes and Penalties the latest one about an Ice Hockey Team that a mob boss puts his 17 year old son in charge of is quality

[patch1875]

Seeing 9/11 Inside The Presidents War Room.

This was superb.George W went way up in my estimations.

[Mon Dieu4]

Seeing 9/11 Inside The Presidents War Room.

This was superb.George W went way up in my estimations.

Watch something about his warmongering and breaking countless laws afterwards and I'm sure he will go back down again :greengrin

[patch1875]

Watch something about his warmongering and breaking countless laws afterwards and I'm sure he will go back down again :greengrin

The bar was already set very low😀

[BS44]

BBC4 last night a programme called Garage People, it's about Russian's who live in the artic circle and the different uses they have for their garage/lock up.

It isn't a whole lot of fun, but enjoyable watching people get on in a tough place to live

[patch1875]

Look Away

Just started on Sky Arts about the teenage groupies of the Hollywood rockstars.

[Mon Dieu4]

Great Ken Buchanan documentary was just on BBC Scotland, you will get it on iPlayer

[Santa Cruz]

Surviving Squalor: Britain's Housing Shame. On ITV Player.

No words could describe just how bad the housing conditions shown are, you'd need to watch it to believe it.

[Smartie]

That "The man Putin couldn't kill" thing that was on channel 4 the other night was superb.

[EH6 Hibby]

Surviving Squalor: Britain's Housing Shame. On ITV Player.

No words could describe just how bad the housing conditions shown are, you'd need to watch it to believe it.

Those high rise flats in Croydon were disgusting. I felt physically sick watching that. How anyone can be expected to live like that is beyond me.

[Santa Cruz]

Those high rise flats in Croydon were disgusting. I felt physically sick watching that. How anyone can be expected to live like that is beyond me.

I know. I found myself feeling really angry for the residents. It said episode one, so there may be more to follow.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Look Away

Just started on Sky Arts about the teenage groupies of the Hollywood rockstars.

Just watched it, not an easy watch.

[patch1875]

Just watched it, not an easy watch.

It sure isn’t. Crazy that Steven Tyler got away with that the title of the programme is spot on.

[Santa Cruz]

Disclosure, it was on tonight so should be on iplayer. About mainly Edinburgh's housing crisis and the various factors that have led to it. Worth watching.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

It sure isn’t. Crazy that Steven Tyler got away with that.

Very much so.

[EH6 Hibby]

Just finished watching A Killing in Tiger Bay on iPlayer. I knew the story but being a three part documentary, this goes into much more detail. One of the worst miscarriages of justice in UK criminal history. South Wales Police should be ashamed of themselves.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just finished watching A Killing in Tiger Bay on iPlayer. I knew the story but being a three part documentary, this goes into much more detail. One of the worst miscarriages of justice in UK criminal history. South Wales Police should be ashamed of themselves.

It was certainly a shocking effort from the authorities.

[Smartie]

Just finished watching A Killing in Tiger Bay on iPlayer. I knew the story but being a three part documentary, this goes into much more detail. One of the worst miscarriages of justice in UK criminal history. South Wales Police should be ashamed of themselves.

I remember reading about it in some detail a few years back, interesting that they’ve made the documentary about it.

It might be the worst miscarriage of justice in history, and it was simply shameful stuff.

There was a spell there during the late 80s/early 90s where there has been some atrocious police work happening across various parts of the country that have either failed completely or struggled badly to get any sort of justice for some abysmal police work - Hillsborough, Cardiff 3/5, Daniel Morgan murder.

I wonder how much of a role the Freemasons might have had to play in ensuring those at the top avoided any sort of justice?

I’d like to think that things were better now, but…

[EH6 Hibby]

I remember reading about it in some detail a few years back, interesting that they’ve made the documentary about it.

It might be the worst miscarriage of justice in history, and it was simply shameful stuff.

There was a spell there during the late 80s/early 90s where there has been some atrocious police work happening across various parts of the country that have either failed completely or struggled badly to get any sort of justice for some abysmal police work - Hillsborough, Cardiff 3/5, Daniel Morgan murder.

I wonder how much of a role the Freemasons might have had to play in ensuring those at the top avoided any sort of justice?

I’d like to think that things were better now, but…

Prior to DNA technology, getting a confession was everything to police. Given their tactics in this and other high profile wrongful convictions, you have to wonder how many other innocent people have been convicted based on false confessions, seems like cases like this were only brought to light because they had people on the outside prepared to fight for them.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Sitting watching The Bambers:Murder at the farm, the woman from the true crime website is really annoying me, I've no idea why she's got such a prominent position in the documentary.

[lord bunberry]

Sitting watching The Bambers:Murder at the farm, the woman from the true crime website is really annoying me, I've no idea why she's got such a prominent position in the documentary.

I remember watching the drama that was based on that, I think I’ll give the documentary a watch. It was a very weird crime if the the drama was accurate.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I remember watching the drama that was based on that, I think I’ll give the documentary a watch. It was a very weird crime if the the drama was accurate.

4 episodes, I've only watched the first 2 so far.

[EH6 Hibby]

Sitting watching The Bambers:Murder at the farm, the woman from the true crime website is really annoying me, I've no idea why she's got such a prominent position in the documentary.

I knew this was coming, but thought it was on BBC for some reason. Probably because of Louis Theroux’s involvement. Definitely one I want to watch, there’s always been an element of doubt in this case for me. I think it’s because the ones with the most to gain were the ones that found the evidence that convicted him.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I knew this was coming, but thought it was on BBC for some reason. Probably because of Louis Theroux’s involvement. Definitely one I want to watch, there’s always been an element of doubt in this case for me. I think it’s because the ones with the most to gain were the ones that found the evidence that convicted him.

Obviously can't be sure if he was guilty or not but, pretty much certain it wasn't his sister.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Children of the cult, 5 part documentary about The Children of God cult, I've only watched 1 episode so far but, it's amazing what some people are prepared to put their kids through.

[EH6 Hibby]

Children of the cult, 5 part documentary about The Children of God cult, I've only watched 1 episode so far but, it's amazing what some people are prepared to put their kids through.

Is that only on discovery plus? I really like the look of a lot of stuff on there, but I’ve already got Netflix, Amazon Prime, Now TV and Apple TV. I can’t justify subscribing to any more.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Is that only on discovery plus? I really like the look of a lot of stuff on there, but I’ve already got Netflix, Amazon Prime, Now TV and Apple TV. I can’t justify subscribing to any more.

Firestick 😉

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Catching a predator on iplayer, amazing the guy managed to go under the radar for so long.

[EH6 Hibby]

Catching a predator on iplayer, amazing the guy managed to go under the radar for so long.

I watched this the other night, absolutely disgusting human being who tried to play the victim right up to the end. He was able to carry on because none of his victims reported him. The sheer number of victims is terrifying.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I watched this the other night, absolutely disgusting human being who tried to play the victim right up to the end. He was able to carry on because none of his victims reported him. The sheer number of victims is terrifying.

Certainly is.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Watched the Hunt for the Essex Lorry Killers on Beeb 2 last night. The extremes between those who were set to profit and those who lost was heartbreaking.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Watched the Hunt for the Essex Lorry Killers on Beeb 2 last night. The extremes between those who were set to profit and those who lost was heartbreaking.

Don’t think any of the sentences were long enough.

[Betty Boop]

Just watched 'I am Johnny Cash' on Sky Arts. Outstanding .

[lord bunberry]

Professor Brian Cox has a new show called Universe that started this week. I enjoyed the first episode.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

The priest and the paedophile hunter on SKY Crime, dark stuff.

[patch1875]

The Beatles - Get Back

On Disney today looking forward to this.

[hibsbollah]

Professor Brian Cox has a new show called Universe that started this week. I enjoyed the first episode.

It’s good but I can’t believe how much he’s started to resemble Sharlene Spiteri these days. It’s uncanny.

[lord bunberry]

It’s good but I can’t believe how much he’s started to resemble Sharlene Spiteri these days. It’s uncanny.
Separated at birth :greengrin

[davy67 +]

100 foot wave on Sky Documentaries . The story of big wave surfer Garrett McNamara and his crew's trip to Portugal to ride a 100 foot wave absolutely amazing stuff, these guys are bat-**** crazy

[Billy Whizz]

Watched the 1st episode of Bible John on BBC the other night. Loads of footage from the 60’s. There was some extreme poverty in Glasgow around then. Worth watching just for the footage

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Watched ep1 of The Man Who Bought Cricket, interesting stuff.

[Ronniekirk]

Watched the 1st episode of Bible John on BBC the other night. Loads of footage from the 60’s. There was some extreme poverty in Glasgow around then. Worth watching just for the footage

Yes the footage was the real start of the show Not much new info to warrant yet another programme about him


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[CropleyWasGod]

Hitsville. The Making of Motown.

On Sky Arts just now.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

24 hours in police custody - cold to the touch, not a pleasant watch.

[EH6 Hibby]

24 hours in police custody - cold to the touch, not a pleasant watch.

Absolutely awful. He was a total piece of ****. She wasn’t much better and got off far too lightly. If he’d got off it would have been her fault.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Absolutely awful. He was a total piece of ****. She wasn’t much better and got off far too lightly. If he’d got off it would have been her fault.

He'll surely have had a kicking or two by now.

[CropleyWasGod]

"Inventor- Out for Blood" about Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal. On Sky Documentaries.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58336998

[overdrive]

Watched the Tiger King spin-off about Doc Antle. Most of these exotic animal folk in America are absolutely nuts (and not just because of the animals).

[Ronniekirk]

Oliver stone documentary on Netflix about death of JFK He is obsessed with the detail and presents s credible case that his Assassination was covered up and documents that should of been released by now are deliberately being kept back
Gets heavy at one point but as I remember it on tv at the time it’s something I have always been interested in
JFK Destiny Betrayed four episodes


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[patch1875]

Watch The Sound

Mark Ronson. Really good music documentary he’s a likeable guy with an obvious talent for music.

It’s on Apple which I’m enjoying Beastie Boys documentary next I think!

[Smartie]

Oliver stone documentary on Netflix about death of JFK He is obsessed with the detail and presents s credible case that his Assassination was covered up and documents that should of been released by now are deliberately being kept back
Gets heavy at one point but as I remember it on tv at the time it’s something I have always been interested in
JFK Destiny Betrayed four episodes


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One of my lecturers at uni was an amateur expert on the JFK assassination and used to present lectures on his theories surrounding it.

It's a really interesting subject.

I'll be giving this a watch.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

The Falklands War : The Untold Story, very interesting and moving documentary on All4.

[JimBHibees]

Oliver stone documentary on Netflix about death of JFK He is obsessed with the detail and presents s credible case that his Assassination was covered up and documents that should of been released by now are deliberately being kept back
Gets heavy at one point but as I remember it on tv at the time it’s something I have always been interested in
JFK Destiny Betrayed four episodes


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Watched that was very good.

[Ronniekirk]

Watched that was very good.

Aye recommended it to a few people Very insightful


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[MKHIBEE]

Oliver stone documentary on Netflix about death of JFK He is obsessed with the detail and presents s credible case that his Assassination was covered up and documents that should of been released by now are deliberately being kept back
Gets heavy at one point but as I remember it on tv at the time it’s something I have always been interested in
JFK Destiny Betrayed four episodes


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I will make a point of having a look at that, sounds interesting.

[hibsbollah]

Eye popping visuals again on Attenboroughs Dynasties. Elephants last week, Cheetahs tonight. Not deep on the science front, great soap opera though.

[davy67 +]

Chernobyl : The New Evidence . Two part Documentariy on Channel 4 . The more you here about the disaster the more shocking it becomes.

[davy67 +]

Eye popping visuals again on Attenboroughs Dynasties. Elephants last week, Cheetahs tonight. Not deep on the science front, great soap opera though.

Loved the bit with the Mole Rat , hilarious stuff watching the youngster trying to work out what to do with it

[patch1875]

Chernobyl : The New Evidence . Two part Documentariy on Channel 4 . The more you here about the disaster the more shocking it becomes.

Think the Russians were looking for a season 2

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Falklands War : The Forgotten Battle, interesting story re NP 8901 who were based in Stanley at the time of the Argentinian invasion, shocking the way they were treated by the press on their return to the UK. Available on stv player.

[EH6 Hibby]

I’m currently watching Phoenix Rising on Now TV. Not sure what channel it was originally on I’m assuming Sky Crime or Sky Documentaries. It’s Evan Rachel Woods story of her abuse at the hands of Marilyn Manson. I was vaguely aware of the story , but I’m actually horrified at what I’m watching. Would recommend watching it, it only has 8 days left.

I think the accounts I read previously had an air of cynicism about them regarding her story, but this has photographic and video evidence it’s shocking.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Falklands War : The Forgotten Battle, interesting story re NP 8901 who were based in Stanley at the time of the Argentinian invasion, shocking the way they were treated by the press on their return to the UK. Available on stv player.

It's being repeated on STV on Tuesday night.

[patch1875]

Tony Hawk - Until The Wheels Fall Off.


Enjoyed this. He’s had a pretty incredible career!

[Ronniekirk]

Ken Burns Documenrty 8 parter Mohamed Ali started last night bbc 2 and on i player
Really interesting about civil and racial unrest and his conversion to Islam and how this didn’t go down well with other black boxers
Initially his conversion cost him a small fortune in dpi Sponsorship deals
But he was one confident dude and some boxer
Only watched first part so far


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Oscar T Grouch]

I've not read through the thread so this might have been mentioned already. I thought The Sparks Brothers was a really good watch. I was drawn to it because of the director (Edgar Wright, Cornetto Trilogy, Spaced, Baby Driver etc) not because of any affiliation to Sparks and I was hooked within the first 10 minutes. Well worth a couple of hours of your time and it is now on Netflix.

[Ronniekirk]

I've not read through the thread so this might have been mentioned already. I thought The Sparks Brothers was a really good watch. I was drawn to it because of the director (Edgar Wright, Cornetto Trilogy, Spaced, Baby Driver etc) not because of any affiliation to Sparks and I was hooked within the first 10 minutes. Well worth a couple of hours of your time and it is now on Netflix.

Was excellent


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Bridge hibs]

I've not read through the thread so this might have been mentioned already. I thought The Sparks Brothers was a really good watch. I was drawn to it because of the director (Edgar Wright, Cornetto Trilogy, Spaced, Baby Driver etc) not because of any affiliation to Sparks and I was hooked within the first 10 minutes. Well worth a couple of hours of your time and it is now on Netflix.Good shout, will look that one out 👍

[Oscar T Grouch]

Just finished season 3 of The Movies that Made us (Netflix). I’ve enjoyed all 3 seasons. Good insights into the making of some great films. Season 3 is heavy on the horror movies of my youth so I maybe a bit biased but there’s plenty to choose from over the 3 seasons.

[Ayrshire Hibee]

Murder in the Valleys....4 part crime on the murders of 3 generations of a family in a small Welsh town. Well worth a watch....so many twists and bizarre stuff going on.

Was sky documentary

[Del Boy]

Murder in the Valleys....4 part crime on the murders of 3 generations of a family in a small Welsh town. Well worth a watch....so many twists and bizarre stuff going on.

Was sky documentary

Yeah seen that few weeks ago, very strange

[Jones28]

Anyone seen the saville documentary on Netflix? Just wow.

[EH6 Hibby]

The murder of Rikki Neave - A mothers story. Can’t believe I hadn’t heard this story, very difficult to watch at times, it’s very conflicting too, it’s hard not to feel sorry for his mum, she was clearly not fit to be looking after kids, but the social work department were no help whatsoever. Bad mum or not, she didn’t deserve what happened to her.

[JimBHibees]

Anyone seen the saville documentary on Netflix? Just wow.

Yeah I watched it hugely disturbing and highlights what a very odd character he was with an almost comic book baddy personality. The ridiculous hold and influence he had on people was bizarre particularly royalty and politicians.

[Santa Cruz]

Anyone seen the saville documentary on Netflix? Just wow.

I wasn't going to watch but couldn't sleep so decided to watch as it was promoted on the home screen. Wish I hadn't. How many obvious hints did he drop that nobody took forward. He was beyond evil.

On another note, recommend watching the Panorama programme on the Post Office Scandal. I was moved to tears with the anger I felt for the people wrongly accused.

[Hibby70]

Watched that Nikki Graham thing last night. Wasn't prepared for the images of her body at the end. What a horrific disease that is, poor girl and family.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Watched that Nikki Graham thing last night. Wasn't prepared for the images of her body at the end. What a horrific disease that is, poor girl and family.

Not watched it but, it is a terrible shame. BB was an interesting social experiment at it's outset, once Endemol and fame hungry folk decided there was huge money to be made, the programme transformed into a terrible impression of it's original self. Surprised Endemol got away with some of their conduct to be honest.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Monster in the Shadows on Sky Crime, massively unpleasant series about a girl about to reveal a paedophile ring in her family who was mysteriously killed, not pleasant viewing. Cover ups here, there and everywhere.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Murder in the Alps is quite intriguing with 1 episode to go.

[Billy Whizz]

Murder in the Alps is quite intriguing with 1 episode to go.

Where is this on?
Edit-Channel 4

[Oscar T Grouch]

Started watching, 'George Carlin's American Dream', two part documentary about George Carlin. (Available on Sky Documentaries and NOW TV. Interesting and in depth delve into the American comedian's life and work. Well worth a watch.

[Squealing pig]

Free solo on Disney plus , amazing

Alpinist on Netflix

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Scouting for Girls on Sky Documentaries, terrible what these young girls had to go through whilst chasing their dreams.

[Keyser Sauzee]

Watched Roadrunner the Anthony Bourdain documentary last night on Netflix. He’s a bit of an idol of mine so I realise I’m heavily biased but it was genuinely an immense 2 hours of viewing.