Documentaries to see

In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.

A personal examination of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong.

Traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

Docuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons.

Details one of the most elaborately staged theatrical productions in music history as Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters performs the band's critically acclaimed album The Wall in its entirety.

Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.

An intimate look at the rise of Tony Blair's New Labour, exploring how an unelectable party won three consecutive terms.

Mobeen Azhar untangles the complexities surrounding Britney Spears Conservatorship.

The insights and history of the man that is Cristiano Ronaldo. The teenage kid who came from humble and simple beginnings to the world famous footballing athlete and icon.

Follow West Midlands Police as they use real life forensic science to catch criminals.

The Duke of Edinburgh may have been the longest living Royal Consort in British history, carrying out thousands of official duties. But he was also so much more.

A film about 9/11, moving between personal accounts of the day and the 20 years since.

Follows tells the story of the Blade Runner, an international hero who inspired millions with his determination and dedication until he suddenly found himself at the center of a murder investigation.

David Harewood sets out to investigate the high Covid-19 death rates in black and minority ethnic patients in the UK, and what they reveal about health inequality in modern Britain.

Cars affect our primary senses on all levels, they define our world and change our contemporary society. Our tastes have changed: drive-in food, that was once at most a monthly family treat has now become an essential daily ritual in our fast-paced, consumer society. We barely notice the smell of exhaust fumes but more and more people are getting sick from atmospheric pollution. The quest for perfection in style and shape pushes car designers to innovate constantly, looking to create an emotional connection between man and machine from the first touch. Our cities are now designed in function of cars, changing what we see and our perception of the world we live in. People have a love-hate relationship with cars. The film seeks to question the car myth, something that is deeply rooted in our consumer society. A group of primary school's kids guide the spectators in a journey into our imaginary. Using automotive archives and through the involvement in a dynamic way of scientists, engineers, anthropologist and racing drivers, the film explores how the car has changed not only the cities we live in but also our lives.

A film documentary about the fate of the young actors of the award winning film City of God by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund. It shows how their lives unfolded after the film's worldwide success.

Cat experts dive into the mind of the feline to reveal the true capabilities of the pouncing pet in this captivating and cuddly documentary.

An intimate portrait of Robin Williams and his invulnerable spirit, Robin's Wish is the story of what really happened to one of the greatest entertainers of all time - and what his mind was fighting.

An intimate look into the life and work of the revered master comedian and actor, Robin Williams.

Including incredible footage, this wide-reaching documentary gains a detailed understanding of the real Lionel Messi. This is Messi as you've never seen him before.

BBC film has taken a deep dive into the secrets and stories behind three teams who have won the tournament: Spain (2010), Germany (2014) and France (2018). Players such as Cesc Fabregas, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Per Mertesacker, Manuel Neuer and Marcel Desailly all give unique insights into their team's triumph. We learn about how manager Luis Aragones revolutionised Spain by trusting in youth, how Joachim Low modelled his Germany team on Spain and how France's Didier Deschamps managed to control a dressing room full of stars.

Follow the tender but appropriately irreverent account of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr., the fearless and visionary American director who set the standard for countercultural comedy in the 1960s and 1970s.

The war on terror is a global issue, involving deadly terrorist attacks that were either nearly or not as planned, and it delves into a recently declassified terrorist scheme.

Behind the scenes discussion of animation techniques and the making of Pinocchio.

Documentary about the nuclear disaster of Chernobyl.