Sky customers will notice a brand new channel from today

The channel will air documentaries on Stephen Hawking, Tina Turner, Steve McQueen and more

Sky are launching a new documentary channel dedicated to the best new and old factual shows.

The new channel will be available from May 27 to Sky customers and NowTV subscribers, with an on-demand library of documentaries.

From sport to culture and current affairs, biographical to historical documentary one-off specials or series there's plenty to choose from.

A number of confirmed air dates include McMillions on May 27, which explores the multi-million dollar McDonald's Monopoly scandal, four-part series on Hillary Clinton on June 5 and Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men a look at the career of the iconic hip-hop group on June 24.

Other upcoming docs include a 90-minute feature Hawking, about the life of Professor Stephen Hawking. McQueen: The Lost Movie looking at the career of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen and a special from Oscar-winning filmmakers on the life of Tina Turner.

They'll all be available on Sky Documentaries channel, on-demand or through NowTV's Entertainment Pass.

You can sign up for a free seven-day trial and then pay £11.99 per month, go to nowtv.com to find out more.

For the sport fans there's documentaries on Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali, Conor McGregor, Kenny Dalglish and Ferrari available to stream in the coming months.

Others include 'Busby', tracking the remarkable story the Manchester Utd icon; 'Kenny', which follows footballer and manager Kenny Dalglish throughout his rollercoaster six years in management after the Heysel distaster and '89', a telling of the remarkable end-of-season events at Anfield between Liverpool and Arsenal in the pre-Premier League era.

While many of these will be made available of Sky Documentaries, a handful can also be seen through Sky Sports.

The sports options are:

Tiger Woods: Back

This Sky original, available from June 5, chronicles one of the greatest comeback stories in sports history.

22 years, 4 back surgeries and a personal battle with mental health after his previous win, Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Masters and 15th major in unprecedented circumstances.

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

It wasn't just his immense skill in the ring that made Muhammad Ali into the cultural figure he remains today.

This documentary, centred around his frequent and unforgettable appearances on the Dick Cavett Show demonstrate his captivating charm, wit and playfulness.

Tyson Bruno

Staying on the theme of boxing, Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno is a rivalry that will live long in the memory.

Other boxing features coming to Sky Documentaries that are worthy of mention are 'Ali', a film that offers unparalleled access to the self-proclaimed and seldom-argued 'Greatest' and, for an insight into the modern era, 'Klitschko', the tale of two Ukrainian who together took the world by storm.

The Armstrong Lie

After beating cancer, cyclist Lance Armstrong went on to win the Tour De France seven times. His fight with adversity became an inspiration to millions.

In 2012, however, the sporting world was stunned when it emerged that Armstrong had been found guilty of doping.

'The Armstrong Lie' summarises all you need to know on what the USADA's CEO described at the time as "the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping program that sport has ever seen".

I Am Bolt

Every now and then, an athlete comes along that transcends sport and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is certainly one of those.

The World's Fastest Man became an instant legend in the world of sport after his initial jaw-dropping gold medal wins at the 2012 Olympics. This documentary focuses on his attempt to further cement both his legend and his place in history in Rio 2016.

Take The Ball Pass The Ball

For many, they are considered the greatest club side in football history. But not only did Barcelona win everything there was to win in the game, they also left an imprint on it like few others.

Pep Guardiola's unique philosophy - combined with the generational talents of Xavi, Iniesta and the incomparable Lionel Messi - helped fashion a new style, 'tiki-taka', that will forever be remembered.

This documentary is told by those mentioned and more and is already available now On Demand.

Kevin Pieterson: Story of a Genius

Unlike others, this documentary is set out over five parts and offers a comprehensive overviews of one of England's most controversial and successful cricketers ever.

The story is told by his experts, his ex-teammates and of course the man himself and covers everything you need to know on the fascinating and eventful life he has lived.

Conor McGregor: Notorious

Love him or loathe him, there's no doubting Conor McGregor's success as both an MMA fighter and a cultural icon.

Having held belts in two separate UFC divisions, he is rightly regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of all time.

This film follows the Irishman with exclusive behind-the-scenes access insight into his meteoric rise.