Browse the full Sky Documentaries TV guide for Wednesday, 20 May 2026. 19 programmes listed , including 5 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
01:10
1h 50m
An exploration of the life and career of the Beatles superstar
03:00
2h
Documentary profile of the former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel
05:00
1h
A look at the life and career of the singer and actor
Morning
06:00
1h
Justine turns to the Pacific to face her fears
07:00
1h
A profile of the English actor
08:00
1h
The life and career of Rob Reiner
09:00
1h 5m
The emancipation of America's slaves
10:05
55m
The story behind the cursed Escobar empire
11:00
1h
A look at Barack Obama's presidency
Daytime
12:00
2h
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52
A rare whale that calls out at a frequency unrecognised by other whales
★ Cast & Info
14:00
2h
16:00
1h
The life and career of Rob Reiner
17:00
55m
A profile of the English actor
17:55
1h 5m
The emancipation of America's slaves
Tonight's Highlights
19:00
1h
The story behind the cursed Escobar empire
20:00
1h
Documentary about the boy band
21:00
1h
The documentary charts the band's growing success and first number one
22:00
1h
The documentary charts the band's split and eventual reunion
23:00
2h
Documentary charting Madonna's rise to stardom