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Browse the full Sky Documentaries TV guide for Sunday, 18 October 2026. 15 programmes listed , including 2 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

  1. 00:15 1h

    Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story

    S1 · E2 · It's Tricky
    The group's fame grows exponentially
    A look at how the trio defied critics and legitimised a genre of music that was once labelled a fad. As their fame grows and the explosion of their Aerosmith collaboration Walk This Way alienates their fanbase, the group struggles to find a consistent voice within hip-hop
  2. 01:15 1h

    Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story

    S1 · E3 · Down with the King
    The impact of the death of Jam Master Jay
    A look at how Joseph 'Run' Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels dealt with the death of Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell in 2002, reuniting to celebrate hip-hop
  3. 02:15 1h 45m

    I Am Bruce Lee

    Film
    The life and career of the actor and martial artist
    The life and career of the actor and martial artist widely known for his work in Enter the Dragon and Fist of Fury, offering a perspective on his rise to fame
  4. 04:00 2h

    The Ibiza Affair: Uncovered

    Documentary exploring the rise and fall of Heinz-Christian Strache
    Documentary exploring the rise and fall of Heinz-Christian Strache and the role journalism plays in controlling those in power

Morning

  1. 06:00 1h

    Discovering: Rex Harrison

    S6 · E8 · Rex Harrison
    A profile of the Oscar-winning English actor
    A look at the life and career of the English actor, who won an Oscar for his role as Professor Henry Higgins in the 1964 musical My Fair Lady
  2. 07:00 1h

    Discovering: Yul Brynner

    S6 · E9 · Yul Brynner
    A profile of the Oscar-winning actor
    A profile of the Russian-born actor, who won an Oscar for The King and I and also starred in The Ten Commandments, The Magnificent Seven and Westworld
  3. 08:00 1h

    The Directors

    S8 · E2 · Steven Soderbergh
    The life and work of Steven Soderbergh
    The life and work of Steven Soderbergh, whose films include Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Out of Sight, Erin Brockovich, and Traffic, for which he won an Academy Award
  4. 09:00 1h

    The Directors

    S8 · E5 · Orson Welles
    The life and career of actor and film-maker Orson Welles
    The life and career of director, actor, screenwriter and producer Orson Welles, who is considered to be among the greatest and most influential film-makers of all time
  5. 10:00 1h 45m

    A Choice of Weapons: Inspired By Gordon Parks

    Documentary Film ★ 7.2
    Profile of the photographer, film-maker and novelist
    A Choice of Weapons: Inspired By Gordon Parks ★ Cast & Info
  6. 11:45 2h 15m

    Rise of the Superheroes

    The domination of cinema by comic book franchises
    A look at how the tales of comic book superheroes like Batman and the Avengers were adapted for cinema before going on to dominate Hollywood and captivate audiences worldwide.

Daytime

  1. 14:00 2h

    Bardot

    A look at the life and career of actress Brigitte Bardot
    A look at the life and career of actress Brigitte Bardot, examining the hardships, trials and struggles she faced as well as her work and legacy
  2. 16:00 1h 50m

    I Am Johnny Cash

    A celebration of the country singer-songwriter
    A celebration of the country singer-songwriter built around 12 of his classic tracks spanning four decades, and featuring interviews with his family and friends. Featuring contributions from Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Kid Rock
  3. 17:50 2h 10m

    Blur: To the End

    Documentary about the band
    Documentary tracing the relationship of the band's Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree over the course of three decades, unfolding against the backdrop of the quartet collaborating on 10 new songs ahead of two sold-out concerts at Wembley Stadium

Tonight's Highlights

  1. 20:00 2h 15m

    Tina

    Documentary, Music Film ★ 7.7
    A celebration of Tina Turner's life and career
    Tina ★ Cast & Info
  2. 22:15 2h 30m

    Amy

    Documentary, Music Film ★ 7.6
    Documentary portrait of singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse
    Amy ★ Cast & Info

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