Documentary

Pay a visit to the Southsea Community Cinema on Palmerston Road. From immersive documentaries to classic movies, if you are film buff there will be something for you. They also serve a varied menu if you are in the mood for snacks.

Documentary on food industry’s climate impact given 12 certificate

Viva!'s new documentary will be the UK's first to challenge decades of 'dairy industry spin'

Ad Feature Viva! marks World Milk Day by announcing major dairy documentary

Channel 5 is launching an eye-opening documentary showing life aboard HMS Iron Duke, when the Royal Navy frigate had to respond to a Russian submarine that was at risk of exploding.

'Dramatic' documentary to show frigate track broken Russian submarine

The podcast is hosted by former BBC The Apprentice contestant, Aleksandra King.

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Talk TV host Peter Cardwell used a MyHeritage DNA kit to trace his ancestry - and it certainly threw up a few surprises

TV host's DNA test reveals family story stretching back centuries

Taylor Swift has announced a new six-part docuseries on the final days of her Era’s tour, set to air on Disney+ in December.

Taylor Swift announces six-part docuseries, The End of an Era

A new trailer for the Jeff Buckley documentary has been released overnight, offering fans a chance to see what those at Sundance had the pleasure of watching in full.

New trailer for Jeff Buckley documentary finally released

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Pompey chief’s hint over coverage amid bid to build worldwide standing

What to watch this week: Documentary takeover

Watch true crime, football and quirky UK highlights this week

Pompey chief executive Andy Cullen has been talking about a possible documentary and the club moving into the US market. Pic Getty

Pompey chief’s tantalizing response to documentary talk

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story is coming to Netflix on May 14

Netflix to release ‘definitive’ Fred and Rose West documentary

New documentary explains how old Christmas trees are helping to protect the coast

Sand, Sea, Xmas Trees: How old festive saplings guard against floods

A photo of 13-year-old murder victim, Lindsay Rimer

Crime stories on Shots! TV this Saturday

Karen Downes says an inquiry is needed into grooming gangs - including in Blackpool

'Living in limbo': Missing teen's mum wants grooming gang inquiry
The mother of missing teenager Charlene Downes is backing calls for an inquiry into grooming gangs.
Richard Hunt

RAF operations from the frontline will be shown as part of the second series of Top Guns: Inside the RAF.

Intense RAF documentary showing pilots on front-line to air - when

Jamie Oliver has spoken out about the impact dyslexia had on his school experience

Jamie Oliver to front new documentary on dyslexia and UK school system

Linda Adams plays Mrs Crossley - the Blackpool landlady who helped to get justice for murder victims of serial killer George Smith.

I found a dead bride in my hotel. I proved husband was a serial killer

Chris Brown has launched a defamation lawsuit over allegations made in a 2024 documentary.

Chris Brown files defamation lawsuit over claims made in documentary

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Silent Crime Documentary: The untold stories of victims

Photo of Matthew Smith from If You Care Share foundation

Man runs to every Premier League stadium for suicide prevention

Southsea Community Cinema on Palmerston Road

Council to determine age ratings for 'Big Lie' film series

Katie Brett is campaigning again to keep David Minto in prison and to change the lenient sentencing appeals law. Inset: 'Evil' David Minto

I'm trying to keep the man who murdered my sister behind bars

Watch: Silent Crime - The Untold Story Of Victims documentary

Watch: Silent Crime - The Untold Story Of Victims documentary

Flowers are left by a mosaic dedicated to Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes outside Stockwell Underground Station on the tenth anniversary of his death in London on July 22 2015.

Watch: Who was Jean Charles de Menezes?

A new documentary chronicling the life of Christopher Reeve arrives in UK cinemas this week - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve’s life explored in new documentary hitting cinemas
The original Man of Steel once again makes his presence felt in the cinema world 🦸‍♂️
Benjamin Jackson

Special edition Documentary Weekend on Freeview channel 262

Cutting Deep: The Knife Crime Crisis talks to one of the most hard-hitting anti-knife crime school teachers in the country, and looks at the issues facing young people and weapons.

Knife crime documentary: 'My brother was killed for revenge'

Leeds Building Society could take your Netflix subscription into account when considering your mortgage application (image: Adobe)

Netflix’s most controversial documentary returns despite outrage

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

The first trailer for Better Man, the biopic about Robbie Williams, has been released - with the former Take That singer taking on the role of himself... as a monkey.

Robbie Williams set to portray CGI monkey in his biopic, Better Man

Photo of police tape

Shocking murder and true crime stories on Shots! TV

Wide shot photo of Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations: Exclusive behind-the-scenes video

Imperial War Museum handout dated 1944 of Lieutenant Lionel 'Buster' Crabb, the officer in charge of the Underwater Working Party, pictured in Gibraltar. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday November 16, 2007. Photo credit should read: Imperial War Museum/PA Wire

Disappearance of British spy to feature in TV crime series

HMS Prince of Wales' preparations ahead of Exercise Steadfast Defender were shown on the Channel 5 documentary Warship: Life In The Royal Navy

Eye-opening documentary explores life aboard HMS Prince of Wales

Channel 5's new documentary Warship: Life in The Royal Navy will be showcasing what life is like for crew aboard HMS Prince of Wales.

Eye-opening TV documentary to show life aboard HMS Prince of Wales

The Battle of Southsea was a four-day riot which took place in 1874 after Southsea Common was shut off the public by the Pier Company.

Little known historical event to be celebrated this weekend

New on Netflix this week. Photo: Diego Cervo - stock.adobe.com

14 shows and movies released on Netflix UK this week

Two men seen fighting with Rambo knives on Cadoxton Avenue in Tottenham

Watch: Terrifying footage of Rambo-knife fight on residential street

Watch a programme on Shots TV exploring some of Britain's quirkiest pets - and the wonderful things we get upto with them!

Watch: Britain's unusual pets and the quirky things we do with them

The council has asked people to walk to the D-Day 80 event on Southsea Common if it is possible for them to do so as there are multiple road closures in place.

Hefty delays expected in Portsmouth

There has been a large police presence in Southsea ahead of the D-Day 80 anniversary events taking place tomorrow.
Picture Credit: Sophie Lewis

WATCH: 'I have never seen so many police in Portsmouth'

Abu Kamara had an unforgettable season on loan at Fratton Park - but Norwich failing to get promotion makes a return more unlikely.

LATEST: Pompey dealt blow in pursuit of Norwich rising star

Pompey boss John Mousinho. Pic: (Photo by Gary Oakley/Getty Images)

Pompey boss’ transfer aim as he admits doubt over summer business

The widow of Ian Kirwan, 53, who was stabbed to death outside Asda has spoken for the first time since the murder.

Watch: My husband was killed by knife-carrying teen outside Asda

Pompey boss John Mousinho is anticipating a ‘big turnover’ when it comes to transfer business this summer. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey boss’ transfer business admission to excite faithful

Pompey defender Joe Rafferty has been linked with a move to Wigan.

Transfer gossip: League One side keen on Pompey man after release

Haji Mnoga has been released by his hometown club Pompey. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Boss' reasons for exit of homegrown product touted for big things

Matt Macey is leaving Pompey after arriving as back-up to Will Norris. Pic: Getty.

Boss reveals factors behind Pompey exit for keeper

The Battle of Southsea happened in 1874. It was a four-day riot which started when the public were banned from accessing Southsea Common.

Community project announced to highlight little known historical event

Unseen images of Sarah Everard have been released ahead of the BBC documentary

Unseen Sarah Everard images released ahead of BBC documentary

Edna and Alice Rowley murdered in 1987 in Sparhill, Birmingham

Watch on Shots! TV: The unsolved 1987 murders of Birmingham sisters

Celine Dion makes a rare public appearance at The Grammys 2024.

Celine Dion: The Grammys, health battle and upcoming documentary

Ronan Kanda

Watch: TV documentary highlights reality of Black Country knife crime