Sky Documentaries TV Guide — Sunday, 19 April 2026

Early Morning

00:00 2h

How the fates of two Colombians were permanently linked

How the fates of two Colombians - Andrés Escobar, the inspirational captain of Nacional, and Pablo Escobar, the notorious leader of the Medellin cartel - were permanently linked

02:00 2h

Pete Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin

Documentary about the Libertines co-frontman

Documentary 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

04:00 2h

Busby

Documentary Film ★ 6.3

A profile of former Manchester United manager Matt Busby

★ Cast & Info

Morning

06:00 1h

Discovering: Ralph Fiennes

S16 · E8 · Ralph Fiennes

The life and career of the English actor

The life and career of the English actor, known for his roles in Schindler's List, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Menu

07:00 1h

Discovering: Octavia Spencer

S16 · E9 · Octavia Spencer

The life and career of the Academy Award-winning actress

The life and career of the American actress, whose films include The Shape of Water, Fruitvale Station, Hidden Figures, and The Help, for which she won an Academy Award

08:00 1h

The Directors

S3 · E2 · Sidney Lumet

The life and work of Sidney Lumet

The life and work of Sidney Lumet, who was Oscar-nominated for his direction of 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and The Verdict

09:00 2h 10m

Being Mary Tyler Moore

Documentary charting the legacy of the comedy actor

Documentary charting the life and career of the comedy actor, and her lasting influence on the portrayal and roles of women in film and TV

11:10 1h 50m

Love Means Zero

Documentary Film ★ 5.8

Documentary about famed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri

★ Cast & Info

Daytime

13:00 2h

Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist

Documentary about the rise and fall of Marco Pantani

Documentary about the rise and fall of Marco Pantani, the maverick Italian cyclist found dead less than six years after winning the Tour de France

15:00 1h 50m

Hill

A profile of ex-Formula One driver Damon Hill

A profile of ex-Formula One driver Damon Hill, revealing how he overcame the adversity of losing his father Graham to follow in his footsteps and become world champion himself

16:50 10m

My Icon: Leon Pryce

Leon Pryce

The former Bradford Bulls star discusses the individuals that have inspired him

The former Bradford Bulls and St Helens star discusses the individuals that have inspired him in his life and sporting career

17:00 1h 50m

Williams & Mansell: Red 5

The rise of driver Nigel Mansell and the Williams F1 racing team

Documentary charting the rise of Nigel Mansell, the Williams F1 racing team and how they came together to fight for the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship

Tonight's Highlights

18:50 10m

My Icon: Linford Christie

The former sprint superstar discusses the individuals that have inspired him

The former sprint superstar and Olympic gold medalist discusses the individuals that have inspired him in his life and career

19:00 1h 45m

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

A stunt double left paralysed after an on-set accident

Documentary telling the story of Daniel Radcliffe's Harry Potter stunt double David Holmes, who was left paralysed from the chest down after an on-set accident in 2009. Featuring personal footage shot over the last decade, behind-the-scenes material from Holmes's stunt work, scenes of his current life and interviews with David as well as Daniel Radcliffe, friends, family and former crewmates

20:45 15m

My Icon: Tanni Grey Thompson (Pt1)

The former paralympian discusses the individuals that have inspired her

21:00 2h 10m

2000 Meters to Andriivka

A Ukrainian platoon attempts to liberate a village from Russian forces

Documentary following a Ukrainian platoon as they traverse a heavily fortified mile of forest to liberate a strategic village from Russian forces

23:10 1h 50m

Flight 149: Hostage of War

A British Airways flight held hostage in Kuwait City in 1990

The story of the passengers of a British Airways flight who were held hostage in 1990 after the plane landed in Kuwait City while Iraqi forces were invading the country

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