The BEST episodes of Channel 4 (UK) Documentaries season 1997
Every episode of Channel 4 (UK) Documentaries season 1997, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Channel 4 (UK) Documentaries season 1997!
Channel 4, in common with the other main British stations, airs a highly comprehensive range of programming. It was established in 1982 with a specific intention of providing programming to groups of minority interests, not catered for by its competitors, which at the time amounted to only the BBC and ITV.
#1 - Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard
Season 1997 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/1997
Biographical documentary on the life of L Ron Hubbard. With some archive interviews with the man, and others who knew him, this is a look at the development of the strange cult and its even stranger founder. A controversial public figure, many details of Hubbard's life are subjects of contention. Biographies of Hubbard by independent journalists and accounts by former scientologists in many cases contradict the material presented by the Church.
#2 - The Transylvanian Job
Season 1997 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/7/1997
Two avid metal detectors head out to Transylvania looking for Dacian treasures.
#3 - Ken Russell 'In Search of the English Folk Song'
Season 1997 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/1997
#4 - Cilla
Season 1997 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/1997
Documentary on Cilla Black. First shown on Channel 4 on 22nd Nov.1997