Archive · 12 Aug 2025
TV Broadcasters Order New Documentaries and Comedy Shows
Several documentaries are coming to TV.
Channel 5 is releasing a show called 'The Day Diana Died,' which looks at how the Royal Family and others reacted after Princess Diana's death.
Meanwhile, NHK made a documentary called 'Kamikaze' about Japanese suicide missions during WWII that will air on BBC and Asharq.
It is based on years of interviews and research.
Also, Samsung TV Plus is teaming up with comedy producers to show stand-up comedy from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
So, there's a mix of history, royal events, and laughs coming to your screens.
Channel 5 ordered a 90-minute documentary, 'The Day Diana Died,' exploring events following Princess Diana's death.
The documentary will cover decisions made by the Royal Household, newsrooms, and Tony Blair's government.
NHK's documentary 'Kamikaze: An Untold History' about Japan's kamikaze attacks was acquired by Asharq and BBC.
The 'Kamikaze' documentary features 15 years of research and interviews with military personnel and experts.
Samsung TV Plus will air 15 standup shows from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
- Who
- Channel 5 ordered a Diana documentary. The BBC and Asharq acquired NHK's 'Kamikaze' documentary. Samsung TV Plus is airing comedy shows.
- What
- Multiple documentaries and comedy shows are coming to various TV platforms.
- When
- The air dates for the programs have yet to be confirmed. The standup shows will be airing daily.
- Where
- The 'Kamikaze' documentary focuses on the Pacific front of WWII. The Edinburgh Fringe shows will be available on Samsung TV Plus.
- Why
- The 'Kamikaze' documentary commemorates WWII. The Diana documentary explores the aftermath of Princess Diana's death. The comedy shows aim to bring live entertainment to viewers.
- Diana Documentary Length
- 90 minutes
- Diana Documentary Focus
- Events following Princess Diana's death.
- Kamikaze Documentary Director
- Takayuki Oshima
- Kamikaze Documentary Research Time
- 15 years
- Comedy Shows Venue
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- Comedy Shows Platform
- Samsung TV Plus