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The flagship documentary series show distinctive, compelling films that offer a snapshot of life in Britain today.
1990
Takes a frank and disturbing look at the psychiatric asylum on the Greek island of Leros.
Looking at financial barriers to the sport of polo. Membership of clubs, grooming and stabling all cost a fortune. The program investigates two polo clubs, one in a traditional mould, Cowdray Park, and a second the Berkshire, run by rock 'n' roll promoter, Bryan Morrison.
Follows three women from three different prisons as they face the challenges of readjusting to life on the outside.
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1997
2003
A 'social experiment' fly-on-the-wall documentary following 10 12-year girls left alone to fend for themselves in a house without adult supervision.
2001
2004
2005
In June 2002, Salt Lake City was the setting for a chilling kidnapping. An angelic young girl was stolen from her bedroom in the middle of the night. The daughter of a wealthy Mormon family, Elizabeth Smart was the most unlikely of victims in a seemingly motiveless crime. Two years in the making, this film reveals what lay behind her strange abduction - a story so bizarre and unique that it almost defies belief.
An investigation into the helicopter crash on 2 June 1994, when 29 passengers and crew were killed in their RAF Chinook Mark II as it hit the mountains of the Mull of Kintyre.
A year in the life of a hospital bed, meeting each patient who occupies it, and hearing the wisdom of those who provide the bed and those who treat them.
Looks at the possible end of an 18 year political era through the opinions of a group of dinner party guests in East Anglia.
A look at the lives of three singletons as they go in search of a prospective partner.
A look at the lives and opinions of three consumer crusaders who stand up for the rights of dissatisfied customers everywhere.
Fascinating insight into the sleazy world of Britain's most notorious tabloid newspaper, The Daily Sport, owned by media mogul David Sullivan. This documentary concentrates on the newspaper's attempts to bring big breasted porn model Lolo Ferrari over from France for a publicity stunt.
Documentary exploring whether there really is something different about women drivers. From school run mums in four wheel drives, to girl racers and women cabbies.
Three women talk about being married to the game.
The life of a Jehovah's Witness community.
Men talk openly for the first time about their encounters with prostitutes.
On a holiday to the then Yugoslavia, Alison met and fell in love with a man. They moved back to the UK together where they married and had two children. However, after turmoil in his home country, her husband became radicalized by his Muslim faith, and the couple divorced. Alison was granted custody of the children, but her ex-husband fled with them. Now Alison must track them down on a journey which takes her not just to what is now Bosnia, but also to the tumultuous patriarchy of Iran, where the father's rights trump all else.
In any society a mother's love for her child is thought to be sacred. Late in 2003 in an American court that most universal of instincts was being called into question. A jury had to decide if Terri Milbrandt had violated the trust of her daughter and perpetrated a sadistic fraud, deceived a caring community.
Filmmaker Liviu Tipurita investigates the pan-European trafficking of children for sex.
The story of two Australian brothel madams who arrived in England in 1996 and began passing themselves off as aristocratic ladies before being caught by the police.
A look at what it is like to be an ethnic minority in Britain from a child's point-of-view.
Looking at the lives of three British women who fell in love whilst overseas.
Documentary about an eccentric, aristocratic family who are desperate to find money to help repair their dilapidated mansion.
Al Coulston and Slim Cooper are successful ticket touts. In this documentary they try to acquire tickets for desirable sporting and entertainment events to sell on for a profit. They face competition from Internet sites specializing in ticket sales and authorities becoming wise to their schemes. Will their tactics prove lucrative?
Documentary looking at professional house clearing firm, The Clampitts.
Former advertising journalist Brian Davis is homeless and penniless. A published author he now lives on the streets in London, an alcoholic and suffering from mental illness. But, he says, he's determined to turn his life around.
Screaming Jay Hawkins' 57 known children come together for a reunion - his dying wish.
Documentary about people who confess to murders they may not have committed.
Looking for Ricky' is an investigation into the disappearance of Ricky D'Cotta, a London boy who left east London for the Tenerife 80's club scene and never returned. It begins with interviews of people who knew Ricky as a boy, and then moves out to the island to try and trace Ricky's last moves in Tenerife. The story develops into an expose of the islands drug-fueled criminal underworld, in which everyone, from the editor of the local paper to the police, seems somehow implicated. In the course of the film it is discovered that 5 unidentified bodies exist, which may be Ricky's remains. Although DNA tests using samples from Ricky's family prove inconclusive, the final statement from Ricky's best friend reveals that Ricky was almost certainly murdered, following a botched robbery of a local drugs baron.
1 x 60 minutes, documentary about the world of the kidnap for ransom industry in Columbia.
1991
Looks at Eton, its traditions, methods of teaching and general daily routines.
Documentary which follows three gangs of migrant Irish street workers as they tunnel beneath the streets of London to lay pipes.
We hear from some of the wives and mothers who, to use the First World War analogy "keep the home fires burning" while their husbands and sons are away fighting the Gulf War.
Investigating North Cornwall District Council and its planning decision regarding Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor.
1993
A mother and father's desperate search for their runaway daughter.
1992
Missing without trace, a father of ten from Dublin.
The rigorous training of paratroopers for the British Army.
Summerhill is a boarding school in England where students are not forced to attend classes or follow any rules. The film shows how Summerhill children behave; whether they spurn or take advantage of the education being offered.
A turbulent month following the police at work - and hearing complaints against them - in Hackney, London, one of the most troubled urban districts in Britain.
A report from Glasgow on Loansharks.
1994
Cameras follow England manager Graham Taylor and his disastrous World Cup qualification campaign.
An inside look at the Northwood Golf Club in Middlesex.
Two pensioners, living on their own, keep a diary through the winter months.
1996
A candid investigation of modern step-family life.
Charting a day in the life of Redmere Lodge, St. Leonards-on- Sea, a residential home for elderly people.
A short film about driving.
Documentary following a year in the life of Paul Gascoigne; after he returned to England after spending three years in Italy.
1999
Meeting the characters who while away their days in this particular location - the cruisers, the philosopher, the lovebirds, the cynic - all of whom remain anonymous for the purpose of this record of a moment in human lifetime.
An account of a turbulent Trans-Atlantic divorce suite.
Blind people talk about what it is like to fall in love when you cannot look upon the person you desire.
1998
Stories of four residents of the Avondale Hotel, Eastbourne, which accommodates social security recipients.
An examination of modern forms of rage in the UK, including road rage, trolley rage etc.
2000
A documentary constructing a case for freeing Reggie Kray from prison.
Fly-on-the-wall documentary following the wedding of Stuart and Anna.
The Five of Us examines the life, over several months, of housemates Alain, Luke, Jimmy, Kwok and Mary in a flat in Notting Hill.
The extreme sport of base jumping is frowned upon in the UK, so is enjoyed as a somewhat underground pastime. Features movie stunt coordinator Terry Forrestal partaking in the activity which killed him during the documentary's filming.
Follows some early dotcom start-ups each attempting to be the first ever British one to make a profit.
1995
What transforms the mild-mannered businessman into a raging psycho on the roads?
2002
Documentary about a hostel for homeless alcoholics in East London, so-called 'wet houses' because they allow drinking on the premises.
In this documentary a group of boys is "isolated" for five days in a fully equipped house, with food, games, beds, toys etc. They are closely followed by a camera crew. We can observe how the boys react without any supervision and behave towards each other. The result is mind boggling. After five days all the food is spilled mostly on the floor, most games and toys are broken, and the house is wrecked. The parents, who have been watching their sons for the past five days, are stunned when the boys leave the house.
Joanne, Jon and Wendy are convinced that they have found the love of their lives. They make personal sacrifices to pursue love but, were they blinded by love?
Documentary about Stuart Usher, the grandson of a baronet who grew up amid luxury but now sells burgers from a roadside van.
2012
Presents the inside story of the Moors Murderer since his crimes were discovered and charts his continued determination for power and control.
2015
2017
Cameras follow the marketing director of British Naturism, Andrew Welch, as he attempts to get young people to give naturism a go by organising a series of nude swims across the UK.
Comedian David Baddiel's father Colin has Pick's Disease, a rare form of dementia that makes him prone to extreme outbursts. This film follows David and his brothers' attempts to care for him after the death of their mum.
This emotional documentary focuses on eight families who've lost a family member through murder or manslaughter and the impact that has had upon the children and the work of grief professionals who help such families.
Record numbers of British children are being permanently excluded from primary schools. Filmed over two terms at The Rosebery, a short-stay school in Norfolk, this film follows 6 excluded children.
2009
Stuart Robinson is a man who travels around the world to chase storms. This documentary follows follows his quest to get into the eye of the storm in America and the impact it has on his wife.
A look at a collection of births, marriages and deaths that all take place on one day.
A look at the growing dispute between UK residents and bin men.
Looking at serial surrogates. Questioning women who give birth to other people's children are addicted to the process and the effects it can have on their health.
A look at parents who are determined to go to any lengths to ensure their children are successful within a chosen sport.
Showing the heroic acts of courage members of public have performed to save a person's life.
An investigation into a case of double-murder, suicide and arson in a Shropshire mansion.
Follow up to the 1999 film, Fifteen. 10 years later the film follows the progress of Kimberley, a mum of two children; after having one child taken off her by social services she is determined not to have the other taken away. The film also explores her life with her new boyfriend and tries to find out what makes a good mother.
A look at UK citizens who live in different areas called Wall Street and are suffering because of the recent recession.
Two years after the disappearance of Madeline McCann, what was life like for the parents involved? This documentary tries to piece together the evidence to find out what really happened.
Follows life and death stories of ill children undergoing emergency surgery in the womb.
The story of Jaycee Lee Dugard, a girl who was kidnapped outside a school bus stop and found alive eighteen years later.
Red Lion is the most common pub name in England. Director, Sue Bourne explores the people which inhabit the Red Lion pubs.
Emily Horne is 30 and has been married to five different men but she never got divorced. The documentary looks behind the headlines to reveal the truth about her life.
Following Michael Perham, a 14-year-old schoolboy from Potters Bar as he tries to break the record for the youngest person ever to sail around the world.
A look at the day in the life of a traffic warden, as seen through the eyes of recently recruited non-British traffic wardens.
Revealing the life of three-year-old Jess. Her condition has baffled experts which led her to be dubbed Britain's Youngest Sleepwalker.
Follows young upper-class women as they prepare for the Queen Charlotte Ball.
2008
Alex is a boy who suffers from a severe form of Cystic fibrosis. He is also a gifted composer and musician. While suffering from the disease he undertakes the tough challenge of conducting Bach's Magnificat at Eton.
A look at people who claim insurance either illegally by scamming or legally, and the companies which are responsible for paying out.
Looking at the life and downfall of the tenth Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley-Cooper, who went missing in 2004. A millionaire philanthropist, he gradually fell into a lifestyle that included drugs and womanizing, and ended up on the French Riviera spending his time and money in hostess bars.
Follows the stories of three young children who preach the word of the Lord.
One street. 116 households. What goes on behind closed doors? Happy stories. Sad stories. Hopeful stories. Remarkable stories. It could be any street but this is My Street.
Two ten-year-old (female) best friends find themselves being kidnapped outside of their local school by a notorious pedophile. This film tells of their ordeal, their eventual rescue and the outcome of the events that took place.
A look at the people who work in call centers and are frequently (and often unfairly) on the receiving end of the customer's anger.
A look at four young girls and how the they deal with their unplanned pregnancies in a Liverpool hospital ward.
A look at nine months in the lives of two half-sibling couples, whose incestuous relationships began after reuniting as adults.
A look at Alain Robert, dubbed the Human Spider, who scales some of the world's tallest buildings without the aid of ropes or safety equipment, despite suffering with epilepsy.
Exploring the effect overprotection can have on children.
British tourist Meredith Kercher was murdered whilst in Italy. This documentary gives an insight into the events that took place up to her death.
An insight into the competitive world of child Thai boxing.
Britain's oddest forgers.
Documentary looking at three large families who between have over thirty children but, they still intend on having more.
A look at UK traffic jams and how they affect the drivers involved.
The story of Alicia "Tania" Head, who lied about surviving the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, claiming she lost her husband while making a miraculous escape.
Charting a month in the life of ambulance 212 and its crew in Reading.
An look at America's purity movement. The purity movement involves girls pledging to remain a virgin until their wedding day.
Dana is an 8-year-old anorexic. This film looks at her time at a clinic to treat her disorder and how it affects people around her.
A group of Narcolepsy sufferers from the UK head to America to attend a Narcolepsy conference to gain an insight into their condition.
Two teams of builders (one from England, the other from Poland) compete to see who can build a housing extension most efficiently.
A moving portrait of Kate, a mother who supports and loves her 20-year-old heroin-addicted daughter, Hannah despite her addiction.
Tells the story of some of the other men born on the same day as their most illustrious contemporary.
Documentary on the impact of the wealth gap in the UK on a couple of teenagers.
Documentary about disabilities in family pets.
A documentary following members of the Jackson Five as they search for a new home in the Devon fishing village of Appledore.
An insight into the lives of public safety inspectors.
2007
Documentary about two twin sisters who find it difficult to spend time apart.
A look at the clash between foxes in urban environments and the citizens.
Documentary about the A46 road in Lincolnshire; it has reputation as being one of the most dangerous road in England due to the high number of fatalities.
Follows the lives of three partially-sighted pupils at the Royal National College for the Blind. Looking at the issues that affect them such as; love, sex and relationships.
A school undertake a social experiment in which the pupils give up swearing.
Follows three families as they undertake the process of hiring an Au Pair and the problems that arise.
Animal trainer Jackie Rowberry searches for an Au Pair.
A look at people past the retirement age who still choose to work.
Documentary about a private boys school in France. The school teaches unusual subjects such as hunting and Latin prayer. Recently, the school has been in need of a cash injection due to the school becoming dilapidated but with student numbers falling is it too late.
2011
A look at National Lottery winners past and present, focusing on how these new millionaires deal with their fortune.
An in-depth forensic look at a child abuse ring detailing how it operated, and what motivated the five people within it.
Features interviews with the police to reconstruct the story of how Mark Kennedy went from being a regular south London police officer, with a wife and two children, to becoming Mark Stone. This was Mark the environmental campaigner, militant activist and undercover cop who broke into power stations, learned how to make bombs, infiltrated groups hell-bent on attacking major corporations and stood arm-in-arm with anti-capitalist anarchists. He also had a relationship with a female activist for four years and was even beaten up by fellow police officers who were unaware he was undercover. All the time he was feeding intelligence back to his handlers. Now, with his cover blown, he lives in fear for his life. He is separated from his wife and family. The woman he fell deeply in love with as Mark Stone never wants to see him again. For the first time, Kennedy is returning to face up to himself, his actions and to the people who claim he betrayed them.
The Ultimate Guide to Penny Pinching talks to several people who go to extreme length to save money. Judith uses coupons and vouchers to save money at the grocery store. Jonathan finds and cooks roadkill in order to save money on meat. Rebekah and Stephen plan an extremely thrifty wedding. Jalaj uses technology to maximize his savings.
This film explores the world of extreme Christmas decorating, meeting three of the UK's most obsessive, eccentric and lovable people who simply live for adorning their houses in festive regalia every year.
2010
Following the stories of four women who are desperate that their next child is female.
Following four eight-year-old girls as they begin a new life starting boarding school.
A look at the lives of gypsy travelers as they prepare for a wedding.
An insight into no win, no fee compensation cases.
A look at seemingly absurd stories that feature in true life magazines.
Following three boys as they try to get into the prestigious Harrow School on a scholarship.
Rachel Johnson is brought in as the new editor to revive magazine, The Lady by giving it a modern image.
An inside look at the C-17 Globemaster is one of the world's largest military transport aircraft, capable of carrying anything from tanks and helicopters to troops and supplies.
Two families in search of justice.
A profile of veteran entertainer Bruce Forsyth and his wife, Wilnelia Merced.
Cutting Edge goes behind the headlines to intimately portray how gay millionaires Tony and Barrie Drewitt-Barlow's determination to have more children has affected them and their kids.
A follow-up documentary examining whether the couples survived their first year together.
Two families swap their children of just boys or girls for the opposite gender for a weekend.
Building a psychological profile of Raoul Moat using tapes he recorded and interview with the people who knew him.
Following 20-year-old Simon Hales on a journey through rehab, as he and his family come to terms with the challenges of life after his brain injury.
2006
Documentary about specialist cleaners who are responsible for cleaning up after a dead body has been found.
The story of 20 couples who all married in 1980 and featured in their local newspaper, the Brighton and Hove Gazette. We discover what's happened to them in the intervening 25 years.
My Kid's Psychic follows two children on their extraordinary journeys into the spirit world. Nicola is convinced that her 15 yr old daughter Heather is an Indigo child. Followers believe that they are part of an evolutionary leap and communicate with one another telepathically and have a natural ability to heal. We follow Heather over the summer as she tries to develop her psychic abilities. 8 year old Oliver's situation is for his Mum, Simone more worrying. From an early age she says he has had a six sense where he regularly sees spirits. This combined with a behavioral disorder that has been diagnosed as ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder motivates Simone to try to seek answers to her sons increasingly perplexing behaviour.
Documentary following the lives of single mothers living on a council estate.
On January 7th 2005, 29 year old Rick Rodriguez murdered his former nanny and then killed himself on a lonely desert highway. Hours earlier he had videoed his suicide note and this final message provided a remarkable insight into a deeply damaged life. It also lifted the lid on one of the most notorious religious cults to emerge out of the 1960s counter culture: The Children of God sect.
2013
2014
Three true stories of teacher-pupil relationships in the age of social media.
Dog fighting was banned in the UK in 1835, but 180 years later is growing in popularity in inner-cities. This film meets the men who keep the fight in the dog and the dog in the fight.
2016
Multi-millionaire Ivan Massow lives in a luxury, five-storey home in Central London. His brother David lives in the back of a van parked on a lay-by. This film explores the wealth gap in Britain by looking at their contrasting lives.
Behind-the-scenes with the staff and customers at Freedom Firearms gun store in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Documentary film revealing the shocking reality of life inside Britain's prison system - featuring numerous videos shot illegally by prison inmates using mobile phones that have been smuggled into prison.