Sky Documentaries TV Guide — Friday, 24 July 2026

Browse the full Sky Documentaries TV guide for Friday, 24 July 2026. 18 programmes listed , including 3 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:10 1h 50m

OJ: Made in America

S1 · E4

OJ Simpson's trial for the murders of his ex-wife and her friend

OJ Simpson's trial for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman, an event that became a media phenomenon during which there would be dozens of dramatic twists and turns, revelations and surprises, accusations and betrayals

02:00 1h

House of Kardashian

S1 · E1 · The Velvet Hammer

Documentary exploring one of the world's most powerful families

Documentary exploring one of the world's most powerful families, exploring their rise, reach and the cost that comes with being among the most famous women on the planet. The first edition begins in 1960s San Diego, when Kris Jenner dreamt of finding a husband, but after her marriage to Robert Kardashian ended, her ambitions were ignited

03:00 1h

House of Kardashian

S1 · E2 · Sex, Lies & Videotape

A sex tape of Kim Kardashian emerges

A sex tape of Kim Kardashian emerges, leading to a stratospheric reality show and catapulting the family's name around the world

04:00 1h

House of Kardashian

S1 · E3 · The New Power

Kylie Jenner becomes a Generation Z icon

Kylie Jenner keeps the family relevant and becomes a Generation Z icon, but pressure mounts on the Kardashian dynasty to be socially responsible

05:00 1h

Discovering: Sally Field

S12 · E13 · Sally Field

A profile of the double Oscar-winning actress

A profile of the American actress, who starred in Steel Magnolias Mrs Doubtfire and Forrest Gump, and won Academy Awards for her roles in Norma Rae and Places in the Heart

Morning

06:00 1h

The Nineties

S1 · E4 · Can We All Get Along?

A look at the decade's social issues

A look at the decade's social issues, from the Los Angeles and Crown Heights riots to the OJ Simpson trial and the nomination of Clarence Thomas for the Supreme Court

07:00 1h

Discovering: Tom Hanks

S13 · E1 · Tom Hanks

A profile of the double Oscar-winning actor

A profile of the American actor, who rose to fame with his roles in Big and Splash and won Best Actor Oscars for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump

08:00 1h

The Directors

S6 · E5 · Kathryn Bigelow

A look at the life and career of Kathryn Bigelow

A look at the life and career of Kathryn Bigelow, who became the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director, for her 2008 war thriller The Hurt Locker

09:00 1h

Edge of the Earth

S1 · E4 · The Great Unknown

Two ambitious surfers try to establish Africa's west coast as the next big wave location

Two ambitious surfers must fend for themselves as they attempt to establish Africa's untouched west coast as the next big wave location

10:00 1h

The Alien Autopsy Scandal

S1 · E3 · Are We Alone?

Growing claims that the video was a hoax

The documentary reveals how Hollywood producer Bob Kiviat pressed Ray and Gary about the source of the alien autopsy video as claims of a hoax grew and UFO hearings raised new questions

11:00 1h

Urban Secrets

S1 · E8

Alan Cumming explores the sights and sounds of Glasgow

Alan Cumming visits Glasgow, one of his favourite cities, to reveal unusual and often hidden sights and sounds overlooked by the public. Starting at the Necropolis, he travels to the world's oldest music hall before enjoying the views from a city-centre landmark. He also finds the time to take tea with a film star

Daytime

12:00 2h

Queen of Speed

The career of former rally driver Michele Mouton

A look at the career of French driver Michele Mouton, charting her battle to rise to the top of the male-dominated world of rallying in the 1970s and '80s

14:00 2h

OJ: Made in America

S1 · E5

America's reaction to the not guilty verdict

Documentary about the rise and fall of OJ Simpson, concluding with America's reaction to the verdict, and OJ's attempt to begin the next phase of his life

16:00 1h

The Directors

S6 · E5 · Kathryn Bigelow

A look at the life and career of Kathryn Bigelow

A look at the life and career of Kathryn Bigelow, who became the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director, for her 2008 war thriller The Hurt Locker

17:00 1h

Discovering: Tom Hanks

S13 · E1 · Tom Hanks

A profile of the double Oscar-winning actor

A profile of the American actor, who rose to fame with his roles in Big and Splash and won Best Actor Oscars for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 2h

Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Documentary, Music Film ★ 7.6

The history and origins of the Motown record label

★ Cast & Info

20:00 2h 10m

Tina

Documentary, Music Film ★ 7.8

A celebration of Tina Turner's life and career

★ Cast & Info

22:10 2h 10m

The Truth vs Alex Jones

The defamation lawsuits brought by Sandy Hook parents against Alex Jones

Following the two defamation lawsuits brought by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims against Alex Jones and his website InfoWars

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

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