August 05, 2024
Stream the Shortlist: Part I
After announcing the shortlisted films for the 52nd annual British Documentary Awards, we’ve rounded up links for UK audiences to watch many of the titles. From powerful documentary feature films, gripping series, and super shorts, there’s sure to be something for everyone to add to their summer watchlist.
Where to watch Grierson-shortlisted documentaries
On Repeat
15 titles appeared more than once on the 2024 Grierson Awards shortlist, with titles from broadcasters, streamers and theatrical releases. They are…
- 20 Days in Mariupol: Watch on Dogwoof on Demand
- Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax: Watch on Channel 4
- American Symphony: Watch on Netflix
- Bobi Wine: The People's President: Watch on Disney+
- Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family: Watch on ITV
- Evacuation: Watch on Channel 4
- Hatton: Watch on Sky
- Milli Vanilli: Watch on Paramount+
- Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything: Watch on Prime Video
- The Deepest Breath: Watch on Netflix
- The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson: Watch on Channel 4
- The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- Wham!: Watch on Netflix
- Big Zuu Goes to Mecca: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- Me and the Voice in My Head: Watch on Channel 4
Still from 20 Days in Mariupol
Series in Session
In addition to Evacuation, listed above, the below series are available to binge watch – or view in moderation – at your leisure.
- American Nightmare: Watch on Netflix
- Cold Case Investigators: Solving Britain’s Sex Crimes: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- Imposter: The Man Who Came Back from the Dead: Watch on Channel 4
- Lockerbie: Watch on Sky Documentaries
- Miners' Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain: Watch on Channel 4
- The Push: Murder on the Cliff: Watch on Channel 4
- To Catch a Copper: Watch on Channel 4
One Offs
If a diet of one-off documentaries is more your thing, why not browse the selection of stories (in addition to those listed in two categories above) from the UK and further afield across our Best Single Documentary – Domestic and International categories.
- Forced Out: Their Fight for Pride: Watch on Sky
- Another Body: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- My Name is Happy: Watch on Channel 4
- Tell Them You Love Me: Watch on Sky
- To Kill a Tiger: Watch on Netflix
- Storyville – Total Trust Surveillance State: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- While We Watched: Watch via links on the film’s website
Also shortlisted in the International category is feature film, Summer Qamp, currently unavailable to watch for UK audiences.
Stream the Silver Screen
All the films from our Best Cinema Documentary category had a great run in UK theatres and are now available to stream in your own home. As well as those shortlisted in other categories above, press play on these feature films online.
- Kokomo City: Watch on Dogwoof on Demand
- Queendom: Watch on Dogwoof on Demand
- The Eternal Memory: Watch on Dogwoof on Demand
- Your Fat Friend: Watch on Curzon Home Cinema
Spectator Sports
If the titles already listed didn’t scratch that sports doc itch, then catch up with these inspiring stories about football, boxing, athletics and more.
- Amputating Alice: Watch on Channel 4
- Copa 71: Watch on Dogwoof on Demand
- Mark Cavendish: Never Enough: Watch on Netflix
- One Night in Millstreet: Watch on YouTube
Not available to stream or watch online, Mighty Penguins is still on its festival run.
Keeping it Current
Explore some of the most pressing issues of the past year with the Current Affairs category titles.
- Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- Putin vs The West: At War – Invasion: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- Dispatches – Russell Brand: In Plain Sight: Watch on Channel 4
- The Other War: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- You Are Not Alone: Fighting the Wolf Pack: Watch on Netflix
