Browse the full Sky Documentaries TV guide for Thursday, 22 October 2026. 20 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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00:30 2h
Pete Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin
Documentary about the Libertines co-frontmanDocumentary about the musician and Libertines co-frontman, filmed over the course of 10 years and charting his fight to overcome his demons and fight addiction -
02:30 2h
I Am Bruce Lee
FilmThe life and career of the actor and martial artistThe 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 -
04:30 30m
Premier League Legends
S2014 · E9 · PL Legends: Sol CampbellA profile of Sol CampbellA look at former Tottenham and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell's time in the Premier League, including his hugely controversial move across North London -
05:00 1h
Discovering: Rod Steiger
S6 · E12 · Rod SteigerA profile of the American actorA look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred alongside Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront and won an Oscar for In the Heat of the Night
Morning
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06:00 1h
Eyes on the Prize III
S1 · E4 · Spoil the VineA look into the environmental justice movementA look at the growth of the environmental justice movement between 1982 and 2011 as local activists fought threats to their communities' health and survival -
07:00 1h
Discovering: Gina Lollobrigida
S6 · E13 · Gina LollobrigidaA profile of the Italian actressA look at the life and career of the Italian actress, one of the highest profile European stars of the 1950s and early '60s -
08:00 1h
The Directors
S8 · E9 · Clint EastwoodA look at the life and career of Clint EastwoodA look at the life and career of actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood, known for Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby and American Sniper -
09:00 1h
The Nineties
S1 · E8 · Isn't It Ironic?A look at music from the decadeA look at music from the decade, taking in everything from Nirvana and Backstreet Boys to Tupac Shakur and Alanis Morissette -
10:00 1h 5m
The Synanon Fix
S1 · E4 · Strap Yourself to the MastChuck Dederich Sr faces serious allegations and scrutiny from the pressAs Chuck Dederich Sr and Synanon face serious allegations and scrutiny from the press, many adherents struggle to piece together their lives -
11:05 55m
Shaq
S1 · E3 · The FallSimmering tension between Shaq and Kobe Bryant threatens to derail the Lakers' dynastyPowered by the unstoppable duo of Shaq and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers cement themselves as the league's dominant force by winning three consecutive NBA titles - but simmering tension between the two superstars threatens to derail the dynasty and forces the team to make a decision on each man's future in LA
Daytime
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12:00 2h
OJ: Made in America
S1 · E4OJ Simpson's trial for the murders of his ex-wife and her friendOJ 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 -
14:00 2h
Bardot
A look at the life and career of actress Brigitte BardotA 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 -
16:00 1h
The Directors
S8 · E9 · Clint EastwoodA look at the life and career of Clint EastwoodA look at the life and career of actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood, known for Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby and American Sniper -
17:00 1h
Discovering: Gina Lollobrigida
S6 · E13 · Gina LollobrigidaA profile of the Italian actressA look at the life and career of the Italian actress, one of the highest profile European stars of the 1950s and early '60s
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 1h 45m
I Am Raquel Welch
A profile of the actressDocumentary celebrating the life of a trailblazing actress who not only redefined the idea of a Hollywood sex symbol, but also led the way for modern-day action heroines -
19:45 15m
My Icon: Denise Lewis
The former British heptathlete speaks about the figures who have been an inspiration to herThe former British heptathlete and Olympic gold medallist speaks about the figures who have been an inspiration over the course of her life -
20:00 1h 15m
7/7: Homegrown Terror
S1 · E1A look at the events of July 7, 2005A look at the events of July 7, 2005, when 52 people were killed in four bombings by Islamist terrorists targeting commuters travelling on London's public transport -
21:15 1h 10m
7/7: Homegrown Terror
S1 · E2The investigation into the attack beginsThe investigation into the attack begins and news breaks about the bombers' identities and connections, fanning feelings of fear and discontent -
22:25 1h 15m
7/7: Homegrown Terror
S1 · E3London is targeted by a second attackTwo weeks after 7/7, London is targeted by a second attack, which fails. During the hunt for the bombers, an innocent man is tragically killed -
23:40 2h 10m
2000 Meters to Andriivka
Documentary, War Film New ★ 7.9A Ukrainian platoon attempts to liberate a village from Russian forces
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