Louis Theroux’s Favourite Documentaries

Louis Theroux reveals his favourite documentaries, all available on BBC iPlayer.

Louis Theroux: Docs That Made Me
Louis Theroux reveals his favourite documentaries.
Release date:
18 Jul 2018
Mini—Inside Story
The story of 11-year-old Michael, who has twice attempted to burn down his house. (1975)
Release date:
11 Jun 1975
Truth—Life and Death Row, Series 2
Two teenage boys give different accounts of the murder with which they are both charged.
Release date:
01 Mar 2016
Between Life and Death
Provocative documentary following the doctors who can now interrupt the death process.
Release date:
13 Jul 2010
Philip and His Seven Wives—Storyville
A man who believes it is his birthright to take as many wives as he chooses. (2006)
Release date:
25 Apr 2006
Exposed: Magicians, Psychics and Frauds—Storyville
How magician James Randi has debunked faith healers, fortune tellers and psychics.
Release date:
02 Nov 2014
Fourteen Days in May
Countdown to an execution in Mississippi. (1987)
Release date:
11 Nov 1987
Rain in My Heart
Paul Watson's documentary on four alcoholics from the Medway towns in Kent. (2006)
Release date:
21 Nov 2006