Sky Documentaries TV Guide — Monday, 20 July 2026

A look at whether Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were really guilty of the Essex Boys murders, re-examining the questions that remain about their convictions

A look at the hunt for an alternative suspect in the Essex Boys murders, uncovering explosive revelations that could turn the case on its head

A look at how the personal computer, the internet and video games all became part of daily life thanks to technological innovations made during the 1980s

A look at the life of the English actor, known for his roles in films including Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and who won an Oscar for Goodbye, Mr Chips

A look at the life and career of American director and screenwriter Spike Lee, whose films include Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Summer of Sam and BlacKkKlansman

The history of Las Vegas through profiles of entertainers, entrepreneurs, the Mob and politicians over seven decades. The first edition reveals how the arrival of the Mafia and its money catapulted the city from a raffish frontier town to a glamorous entertainment destination featuring the biggest stars of the nightclub era

The series of battles that pitted generals Ulysses S Grant and Robert E Lee against each other, from the Wilderness to Petersburg in Virginia. In 1864, a 30-day period saw the two sides suffer more losses of life than either had endured in three years of war. As the casualty list increased, Lincoln's chances of re-election began to dim, and with them the prospect of a Union victory

A look at the role of the outsider in situation comedies, with aliens, geeks, monsters, immigrants and witches giving funny new insights into the ever-changing face of America

The story of the passengers of a British Airways flight who were held hostage in 1990 after the plane landed in Kuwait City while Iraqi forces were invading the country

The former Chicago Bears defensive back and Super Bowl winner discusses the individuals that have inspired him during his life

Documentary chronicling the rise and fall of OJ Simpson, and what his story reveals about issues of race, celebrity, the media and the justice system in the US. The first episode explores the history of race relations in California and how this may have influenced public attitudes to Simpson's infamous murder trial, as well as exploring his rise to fame in the world of American football

The former England netball captain discusses the individuals that have inspired her during her life and career

A look at the life and career of American director and screenwriter Spike Lee, whose films include Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Summer of Sam and BlacKkKlansman

A look at the life of the English actor, known for his roles in films including Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and who won an Oscar for Goodbye, Mr Chips