The Wire Odyssey

On August 7th 1974, French tightrope walker Philippe Petit stepped out on a high wire, illegally rigged between New York's World Trade Center twin towers, then the world's tallest buildings. After nearly an hour of performing on the wire, 1,350 feet above the sidewalks of Manhattan, he was arrested. This fun and spellbinding documentary chronicles Philippe Petit's "highest" achievement.

In this documentary on the life of Joan Crawford, we learn why she should be remembered as the great actress she was, and not only as "mommie dearest." caricature she has become. Friends, fellow actors, directors, and others reminisce about their association with her, and numerous film clips show off her talent from her start in silents to bad science fiction/horror movies at the end of her career.

A retrospective documentary on the life and career of Ohio-born actress, singer and TV star Doris Day.

A look at Sir Alex Ferguson's guide to succeed at leading after his 26 year career as Manchester United's manager.

The origins of the "Seinfeld" TV series.

This two-hour retrospective in which the entire cast will tell the stories of their characters from the moment they were introduced through to where they were left at the end of the last episode of season 7. Beautifully shot interviews of the cast and the EPs are punctuated by clips of the most crucial moments in the series. If someone has never seen a moment of The Walking Dead before, this special will catch them up on the plot, characters, locations, and unique terminology of the series leading up to season 8.

The full story of an epic in-ring rivalry and the fascinating personal relationship that went along with it.

Documentary commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 'Carry On' comedy film series. Archive clips and out-takes are mixed with interviews with the cast.

Long-time Wire fan Charlie Brooker takes a journey to the mean streets of Baltimore to meet the cast and crew of the series, and undertakes a mission to explain what makes The Wire the best cop show ever made.

A look at the production of Play for Today: Abigail's Party (1977).

Retrospective documentary about the British rock band "Queen", from the 1970s till the death of Freddie Mercury, victim of AIDS. Includes interviews with the band members, friends and fans, behind the scenes material, the making of music videos, concerts and lots of music.

A retrospective on the importance of the kiss in the classic films of the 20s through the 50s.

Over a dozen of the planet's brightest minds are brought together to show how the weird is becoming wired and why a new era of quantum technologies is going to rock your world.

1966 was both the first and only time England hosted - and won - the football World Cup. 30th July was the day of the final, and exactly 50 years to that day later, those people who were there reminisce.

The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the previous episodes.

An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.

Series using the Rank Organisation's "Look at Life" documentary shorts to examine British society during the 1960s.

Sporting legends speak honestly and candidly about their careers, giving a fascinating insight into the mindset required to reach the very top of their game.

Three-part series that looks at a year in Alaska, revealing the stories of pioneering Alaskans, both animal and human, as they battle the elements and reap the benefits of nature's seasonal gold rush.

As part of a season of programming marking Sir David Attenborough's 90th birthday, four of his favourite films are brought together as the renowned naturalist looks back on his personal highlights.

Mark Kermode reveals the film-making tricks and techniques behind classic movie genres, from romcoms to horrors.

An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

America’s Wild Seasons is a landmark four-part documentary series that celebrates the drama and spectacle of the American wilderness, captured over the course of a turbulent and perilous year. On the ground, in the air and beneath the waves, the changing conditions provide a distinctive narrative arc as every wild inhabitant confronts life and death challenges.

The definitive overview of the adventures of the legendary Boys from the Dwarf. This three-part series charts the origins, production and legacy of everything associated with the sci-fi comedy.

During a career spanning more than fifteen years, Simon has visited over a hundred countries on six different continents. Now, he catches up with some of the memorable characters he's met along the way.

The Emmy-winning weekly series delivers its signature all-access coverage in the first show of any kind to document an NFL franchise in-season and in real time, following the Colts as they navigate the challenges of an NFL season and battle for a playoff berth.

Olympus: A Retrospective tells the behind-the-scenes story of the 70s British Sci-fi sensation, The Olympus Chronicles. Watch the full series now on YouTube!

Explore the creation of Studio BONES, which has spent the past 25 years working on some of the most iconic anime out there, from the Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door anime film to Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, My Hero Academia and more.