Programme overview

Comedy Series 

*Worldwide Rights*

Season 1 | 7x30 (2015)

Season 2 | 7x30 (2016)

Season 3 | 7x30 (2019)

Season 4 | 6x30 (2021)

Network | IFC

Executive Producers | Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia), Bill Hader (SNL,Trainwreck), Seth Myers (SNL, Late Night), Rhys Thomas (SNL, Adele: Live in New York City) Lorne Michaels (SNL), John Mulaney (Mulaney, SNL)

Cast Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia), Bill Hader (SNL, Trainwreck), Dame Helen Mirren (The Queen, Red)


This six-time Emmy®-nominated series debuted to rave reviews from critics and quickly became a fan favorite thanks to its insightful take on some of the most well-known documentary films. Each episode, hosted by Dame Helen Mirren, takes viewers back in time to honor groundbreaking documentaries.


Guest Stars Include  Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson, Jack Black, Michael Keaton, John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Natasha Lyonne, Maya Rudolph, Michael C. Hall, Alexander Skarsgård, August Diehl, Nicholas Braun, Dame Harriet Walter and many more


Production Info

Brand

Original Release

2015

Awards

2016 + 2017 Emmy ® Award-nominee Outstanding Variety Sketch Series2019 Emmy®Award-nominee for Outstanding Variety Sketch, 2019 Emmy®Award-nominee for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series, 2019 Emmy®Award-nominee for Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics, 2019 Emmy®Award-nominee for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series2019 Gold Derby Nomination for Best Variety Sketch Series, 2019 Gold Derby Nomination for Best Comedy Guest Actress: Cate Blanchett