Sky Documentaries TV Guide — Thursday, 25 June 2026

A documentary tribute to the influential and much-missed comedian, a man driven by punk spirit and an unrelenting commitment to pushing boundaries. When he died in 2014 at the age of 56, Rik left behind a body of ground-breaking work, from Rick the Poet and Kevin Turvey to The Young Ones, Bottom and The New Statesman - performances that redefined television comedy and helped ignite the alternative comedy revolution. The film explores his comedic journey, his creative partnership with Adrian Edmondson, his struggle with drink and the near-fatal quad-bike accident that left him fighting not only for his life but also his future. Contributors include Stephen Fry, Ben Elton, Greg Davies, Paul Jackson, John Lloyd, Nigel Planer and Adrian Edmondson

The life and work of American film director Don Siegel, best known for 1956 sci-fi classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers and his work with Clint Eastwood, including Dirty Harry

A glimpse into the life and career of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills

A look at the changing social landscape of America in the 1960s, from growing environmental concerns to civil rights and the women's movement

A profile of the English star of stage and screen, who appeared as the villainous Guy of Gisborne in The Adventures of Robin Hood and played Sherlock Holmes in 14 films

The life and work of American film-maker and choreographer director Stanley Donen, best known for co-directing On the Town and Singin' in the Rain with Gene Kelly

A fourth murder leads to the creation of a multi-jurisdictional task force and the first national press coverage. An eyewitness provides a name and description of the suspect

A look at the magazine's move to New York, the impact of the death of Elvis Presley, and Hunter S Thompson's coverage of the Pulitzer divorce case

A shock verdict leaves the families unsatisfied, but doubt is cast on the court's decision and 34 years after the bombing, a new suspect is taken into custody

The former world champion boxer talks about the individuals that have been an inspiration to him over the course of his career

The life and work of American film-maker and choreographer director Stanley Donen, best known for co-directing On the Town and Singin' in the Rain with Gene Kelly

A profile of the English star of stage and screen, who appeared as the villainous Guy of Gisborne in The Adventures of Robin Hood and played Sherlock Holmes in 14 films