Top Documentary Series of 2017 Online
Expand your knowledge with the best documentary series of 2017 online. From groundbreaking investigations to awe-inspiring stories, these shows delve deep into real-world events and fascinating topics. Watch the top documentary series of 2017 online and uncover the truths that shape our world.
CBC Docs POV (2017)
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CBC’s new documentary program gets to the heart of current affairs and social issues that matter to Canadians. With unique and often unexpected access, these stories will ignite discussions.
Arabian Inferno (2017)
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The parched and barren landscape of the Arabian Peninsula offers a vivid backdrop for life in the harsh desert. Water is scarce and death due to the extreme heat is common, yet a natural world continues to flourish. Follow some of the desert's most iconic creatures and learn the unique ways in which they've adapted to the stark conditions around them.
Shark Squad (2017)
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Around the world, a group of scientists are risking their lives to come face-to-face with the most fearsome sharks in the ocean. From researchers in Guadalupe attempting to attach a camera to a great white, to a dedicated 'shark lab' in the Bahamas investigating shark migration and overall intelligence, join a thrilling journey into the hidden habitats of these premier marine predators.
Eons (2017)
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Join hosts Hank Green, Kallie Moore, and Blake de Pastino as they take you on a journey through the history of life on Earth. From the dawn of life in the Archaean Eon through the Mesozoic Era — the so-called “Age of Dinosaurs” -- right up to the end of the most recent Ice Age. The evolutionary history of mammals including humans and other modern species is explored with these amazing paleontology experts.
The Yorkshire Dales and The Lakes (2017)
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A look at life in the protected countryside of the national parks of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Penelope Keith's Coastal Villages (2017)
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Penelope sets forth on a special journey exploring the UK's seaside villages
Brunel: The Man Who Built Britain (2017)
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Rob Bell reviews the life and work of British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859).
The Farmers' Country Showdown (2017)
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Series celebrating inspirational farming families and the rural events where they showcase their hard work, as they try to win the top prizes.
Turkey with Simon Reeve (2017)
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Travel writer Simon Reeve embarks upon two long-distance journeys across Turkey, exploring this dramatic and beautiful country that now finds itself at the centre of world events.
Deadly Australians (2017)
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This four-part series explores Australia's forests, swamps, waters and deserts, providing a closer look at the most lethal creatures among the continent's famously exotic wildlife.
The Amazon of the East (2017)
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Originating in the hidden heart of Borneo, the Kinabatangan River winds its way for more than 560 kilometers before feeding into the rich coral reefs of the Sulu Sea. We follow local wildlife photographer, Cede Prudente, as he captures the destruction, drama and diversity of life that the river supports in the hopes of raising awareness of the challenges facing the river system.
Heavy Lifting (2017)
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The intense lives of mobile crane operators as they make their living performing precision lifts. Day in and day out, these operators hoist massive loads and one mistake could be deadly. lt takes precision, control and single-minded focus. And each job presents unique dangers and challenges which these operators must deal with on the fly. No two lifts are ever the same.
My Family, Partition and Me: India 1947 (2017)
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On its 70th anniversary, Anita Rani explores the human impact of the 1947 Partition of India through the dramatic stories of three British families - one Muslim, one Hindu, and one British Colonial. Anita and her mother Lucky also explore their own Partition story, as they become the first members of her Sikh family to return to their ancestral home in what is now Pakistan.
Dream Gardens (2017)
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Can changing your back yard change your life? That's the question asked by Dream Gardens, hosted by Michael McCoy, one of Australia’s leading landscape designers, each episode follows the transformation of a garden and the family behind it.
Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo (2017)
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Cuomo dives deep through on-the-ground interviews with serial killers who committed heinous acts, and behavioral scientists and criminal psychologists who studied these monsters.
Class of '92: Full Time (2017)
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Follows six former Manchester United footballers who are now co-owners of Salford City F.C as they try to navigate the club to the English Football League for the first time in their history.
Voice of a Serial Killer (2017)
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Docu-drama bringing to life the nerve-jangling audio confessions of some of the world's most notorious murders and serial killers.
Inside King's Cross: The Railway (2017)
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Documentary going behind the scenes at the London transport hub, meeting the army of workers who keep this vital network running.
Our Friend Victoria (2017)
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Six-part series celebrating the comedy of Victoria Wood.
Top Secret Swimming Holes (2017)
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Peolpe all around the world show off secert swiming holes in there part of the world.
Todd Sampson's Life on the Line (2017)
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Todd Sampson puts his faith in science to the ultimate test in a series of epic experiments, trusting his life to the laws of physics.
The Great Fire: In Real Time (2017)
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Revealing what actually happened during the Great Fire of London of 1666, hour by hour, and street by street.
The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant (2017)
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Chris Tarrant examines how the railways transformed Britain and shaped the modern nation, from fuelling the Industrial Revolution to opening up holiday opportunities and changing diets.
Concorde (2017)
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Concorde is a two-part documentary telling the story of the supersonic passenger jet.
The Jury Speaks (2017)
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Reexamining some of the most high-profile and controversial cases in history through the eyes of the people who served on the original jury. Each episode delves into a new case including Michael Jackson, OJ Simpson, George Zimmerman and Robert Durst, as jurors uncover what really happened inside the courtroom.
Nadiya's British Food Adventure (2017)
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To find out about the food she feeds her family, Nadiya meets fishermen, farmers, chefs and producers across the country and creates delicious new recipes inspired by their produce.
Street Justice: The Bronx (2017)
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With over 2000 arrests to his name, Ralph Friedman is the most decorated detective in NYPD history. Detective Friedman takes viewers inside the high profile cases he investigated while working the mean streets of the Bronx.
Expedition New Earth (2017)
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Based on Professor Steven Hawking's research, humans will have to inhabit a new planet within a century if we are to survive. Join Hawking and a team of engineers, as they reach for the stars in the hopes of discovering a new world.
Army: Behind the New Frontlines (2017)
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Filmed over 18 months, this documentary series goes into the heart of the British Army. Through the eyes of the rank and file and the leaders, it shows the challenges of fighting wars when we are not at war.
A Very British Hotel (2017)
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Behind the scenes at London's exclusive Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, located in the heart of Knightsbridge, in the middle of its busy summer season.
Sword, Musket & Machine Gun: Britain's Armed History (2017)
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Sam Willis explores British history with reference to technological advances in arms
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs (2017)
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Paul Murton sets out to explore the lochs of Scotland, travelling from the wilds of the west coast to the Grampian Mountains, discovering the secrets of these iconic features of the Scottish landscape.
The Ganges with Sue Perkins (2017)
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Sue Perkins undertakes an epic, personal journey to the source of India's Ganges river in the Himalayas, meeting hermits and holy men to understand the sacred nature of this river.
Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets Of Orkney (2017)
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Neil Oliver, Chris Packham, Andy Torbet and Dr Shini Somara join hundreds of archaeologists from around the world who have gathered in Orkney to investigate at one of Europe's biggest digs.
An Art Lovers' Guide (2017)
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With sumptuous palaces, exquisite artworks and stunning architecture, every great city offers a dizzying multitude of cultural highlights. So what should an art lover see on a flying visit? Art historians Dr Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke take us on entertaining and revealing cultural city breaks, offering surprising new insights into famous locations and uncovering hidden gems and untold stories, as they discover how religion, revolution and trailblazing individuals can shape the art - and soul - of a city.
Dangerous Borders: A Journey Across India and Pakistan (2017)
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70 year after partition, journalists Adnan Sarwar and Babita Sharma travel the still volatile border of Pakistan and India, discovering the lives of those who live there.
Faking It: Tears of a Crime (2017)
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Whether thrust into the limelight or fame hungry attention seekers, they all shared one thing: their public deception led to their demise. The signs were in front of us, but how do you spot a criminal?In this exclusive ID series, a crack team of three experts - body language, voice and psychology - analyse iconic TV appeals by those who claimed to be grief stricken but turned out to be the perpetrators.
Outlaw Tech (2017)
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State of the art science, thrilling suspense, unforgettable characters. These are the true stories of a new wild west, where biology, physics, chemistry, and technology are tools of the outlaw trade. With complex security systems designed to stop the world's most nefarious criminal masterminds, go inside amazing capers to unpack the high-tech arsenal used on both sides of the law.
The Zimmern List (2017)
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Andrew Zimmern reveals his personal list of favorite foods, places and experiences that should be on everyone's travel itinerary. He navigates each city like a local and gives his spin on amazing eateries, including what to order and where to find it.
Uncensored with Michael Ware (2017)
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A journalist investigates intriguing people, places and cultures.
Canada: The Story of Us (2017)
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This epic adventure history series tells the grand story of people, places and events that shaped Canada. It's a tale filled with change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast, harsh land. It's the story of how native populations, European settlers and modern immigrants transcended differences to create a unique identity.
1066: A Year to Conquer England (2017)
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Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war.
Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh (2017)
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Alan Titchmarsh and a host of familiar faces have a privileged insider’s view into some of Britain’s most intriguing historical homes and gardens. Alan visits a number of fascinating buildings including Hardwick Hall, Kingston Lacy and he even sets foot inside a notorious Workhouse. Throughout the series, Alan will be joined by the likes of Dan Jones, Angellica Bell, Suzannah Lipscomb and more famous faces.
Inside the FBI: New York (2017)
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An unprecedented look at the FBI's New York field office.
Beerland (2017)
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Follow Golden Road Brewing founder, Meg Gill, as she sets out on a cross-country journey to meet with home-brewers and find the best brews in each city she travels to.
Highway Cops (2017)
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The guardians of NZ's highways, they patrol our country's busiest roads. From honeymooners to hooligans, either way the Highway Cops will set them straight!