Channel 4 (UK) Documentaries

Season 2024

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.

Where to Watch Season 2024

54 Episodes

  • I Am Andrew Tate
    E1
    I Am Andrew TateThe explosive story of Tate's rise, arrest, and fall. Where did the world's most Googled man spring from? Is he a dangerous icon for toxic masculinity or a misunderstood internet star?
  • Sex, Me and Disability
    E2
    Sex, Me and DisabilityRhys Bowler breaks the taboo of sex and disability and navigates a new long-distance relationship while juggling the complexities of his degenerative condition Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
  • Joe Lycett vs Sewage
    E3
    Joe Lycett vs SewageJoe Lycett investigates the mind-boggling quantities of untreated sewage discharged into our waterways every day, and takes the fight to the water companies in the most Joe Lycett way possible.
  • National Trust: My Historic Home
    E4
    National Trust: My Historic HomeWhat is it like to live in and look after an extraordinary National Trust home? We meet the custodians caring for the millions of pounds worth of property and antiques in three incredible castles.
  • Dream Life for the Same Price
    E5
    Dream Life for the Same PriceJean Johansson hopes to prove you can live your dream life for the same price you're paying now, as she guides Christy and Allister from Belfast to the north coast of Northern Ireland in search of a new life for their family in the country. Is it possible to live the life you've always wanted for the same price you're paying now? Property expert Jean Johansson sets out to prove that it can be done...
  • The Rise and Fall of Pablo Escobar
    E6
    The Rise and Fall of Pablo EscobarPablo Escobar's $30 billion cocaine empire cost thousands of lives. This is the story of the world's biggest drug kingpin, told by the DEA agents who took him down.
  • Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax
    E7
    Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile HoaxDocumentary telling the story of four mothers in north London who were falsely accused of being part of a Satanic cult operating out of their children's primary school. The allegations plagued the lives of the accused, setting off an eight-year battle for justice during which screaming demonstrators chased a priest through Hampstead, a US conspiracy theorist flew to London to visit the school, and lengthy legal battles ended with a 74-year-old German pensioner receiving a record sentence for online trolling and harassment
  • Inside McVitie's
    E8
    Inside McVitie'sFrom the factory floor to behind the scenes of a new TV advert, we follow McVitie's as they develop and launch their brand-new white chocolate digestive. How will it go down with shoppers?
  • Whites Only: Ade's Extremist Adventure
    E9
    Whites Only: Ade's Extremist AdventureAde Adepitan spends an eye-opening week in South Africa's controversial 'whites only' town of Orania, and tries to find common ground with its Afrikaner residents.
  • Hindenburg: The Cover-Up
    E10
    Hindenburg: The Cover-UpIn May 1937, the largest aircraft ever flown exploded into a ball of fire - destroyed in 40 seconds. Was it a bomb? This film reveals sinister links between the disaster and the Nazis.
  • ABBA 50 Years of Pop
    E11
    ABBA 50 Years of PopIt's 50 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest with Waterloo. To celebrate one of music's 'big bang' moments, the story of Swedish pop - from ABBA to Max Martin, Roxette Europe and Robyn.
  • The Incredibly Talented Lucy
    E12
    The Incredibly Talented LucyThe extraordinary story of young pianist Lucy - the first winner of Channel 4's The Piano. As she's propelled into the limelight, how do Lucy and her piano teacher Daniel cope with her fame?
  • Me and The Voice in My Head
    E13
    Me and The Voice in My HeadCan Joe Tracini overcome his Borderline Personality Disorder and re-ignite his stand-up comedy career? Or will Mick - the dangerous voice in his head - ruin it all again?
  • D-Day: Secrets of the Frontline Heroes
    E14
    D-Day: Secrets of the Frontline HeroesEighty years on from World War II and the heroic D-Day Normandy landings, the story of the filmmakers who immortalised the terrible events of that fateful summer with memorable photos and film
  • My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom
    E15
    My Sexual Abuse: The SitcomComedian Mark O'Sullivan creates a sitcom retelling the sexual abuse he survived as a child. Charting the creation and filming of an episode of the 1980s-style sitcom, the documentary explores why Mark has chosen to deal with his abuse in this way.
  • D-Day - Hour By Hour
    E16
    D-Day - Hour By HourOn the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a turning point of World War II, extraordinary archive materials reveal contrasting stories from the Allied Normandy beach landings of June 6, 1944
  • Skint: The Truth about Britain's Broken Economy with Tim Hartford
    E17
    Skint: The Truth about Britain's Broken Economy with Tim HartfordBritain feels underfunded and falling apart. Leading economist Tim Harford reveals what the numbers really tell us about the state we're in.
  • Guy Martin's Lost WW2 Bomber
    E18
    Guy Martin's Lost WW2 BomberGuy Martin joins a complex, ambitious bid to recover a lost Word War II bomber from the bottom of a Dutch lake
  • The NHS in Crisis? The Debate
    E19
    The NHS in Crisis? The DebateKrishnan Guru-Murthy hosts a debate with patients, medical staff and health experts on how best to fix the critical issues in the NHS
  • MH17: The Plane Crash that Shook the World
    E20
    MH17: The Plane Crash that Shook the WorldFlight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014, sending shockwaves across the world. This documentary explores how the tragedy shaped what came after it.
  • Sophie Morgan's Fight To Fly
    E21
    Sophie Morgan's Fight To FlySophie Morgan takes direct action to hold airlines to account for the shocking mistreatment of disabled flyers.
  • Trump vs Harris: The Battle For America
    E22
    Trump vs Harris: The Battle For AmericaAs Kamala Harris steps up as nominee for US president, Matt Frei examines whether she can turn the tide for the Democrats and defeat Donald Trump.
  • The World's Biggest Cruise Ship
    E23
    The World's Biggest Cruise ShipAfter seven years in the making and costing nearly two billion dollars, the 20-deck colossal cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, welcomes its first guests. But what does it take to keep them entertained?
  • Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple
    E24
    Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd CoupleUnlikely besties Dame Judi Dench and Jay Blades take each other down memory lane, as they share the experiences that shaped their lives and that ultimately brought them together
  • Meet the Paralympians with Sarah Storey
    E25
    Meet the Paralympians with Sarah Storey Ahead of the Paralympic Games, Great Britain's greatest ever Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey meets some of her fellow team-mates to discuss their preparation and motivation for Paris
  • Guy Martin: Top Gun
    E26
    Guy Martin: Top GunGuy Martin trains to fly a classic frontline fighter jet, and builds a jet engine in his shed in a single day to gain an understanding of the technology's original creator, maverick British genius Sir Frank Whittle. With jet travel being a major contributor to climate change, Guy looks for less damaging alternatives, before he heads off to the Swiss Alps and his final mission - to fly a fighter jet through the mountains.
  • Death Row Dogs: Save My XL Bully
    E27
    Death Row Dogs: Save My XL BullyAfter maulings and killings across the UK, a colourful bunch of owners battle to save the lives of their beloved XL bully dogs in the run-up to a government ban.
  • Equal Play
    E28
    Equal Play This beautiful and compelling documentary uncovers the transformative power of sport for disabled people, through the experiences of two British children who are striving to be included
  • Path To Paris: Paralympic Dreams
    E29
    Path To Paris: Paralympic DreamsAn exclusive insight into elite Paralympians' preparations for perhaps the most important moment of their careers.
  • Trump: Should We Be Scared?
    E30
    Trump: Should We Be Scared?Matt Frei speaks to insiders, friend and foe, and those who know Donald Trump close-up as he asks: how scared should we be if Trump wins the US presidential election this November?
  • The National Lottery's ParalympicsGB Homecoming
    E31
    The National Lottery's ParalympicsGB HomecomingAdam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe host a star-studded celebration of GB's Paralympic heroes and their achievements in Paris, with music from Craig David, Sugababes, Aitch and Keala Settle
  • Britain's Atomic Bomb Scandal
    E32
    Britain's Atomic Bomb Scandal The dramatic, shocking story of Britain's race for the nuclear bomb, the devastating fallout for the servicemen at the tests, and the veterans' long fight for justice
  • State of Rage
    E33
    State of RageAward-winning documentary film-maker Marcel Mettelsiefen offers a poignant and unflinching portrayal of both sides of the enduring conflict on the West Bank, through the perspectives of the children and young adults who bear the brunt of its emotional toll. Daily life for Palestinians is shaped by animosity, hatred and violence. Bombings, military raids and funerals are frequent occurrences in Jenin camp. On the hills near Nablus, a Jewish settler family navigates the personal sacrifices and grief that come with living in this contested area.
  • One Day In October
    E34
    One Day In OctoberOctober 7th, 2023 was a day that shook the world. The well-rehearsed, close-quarters slaughter and abduction of hundreds of Israeli villagers and festival-goers was an event which has had catastrophic repercussions for Israelis and for the 2.3 million Palestinians who have borne the brunt of the Israeli military’s response.
  • How to Survive a Dictator: North Korea
    E35
    How to Survive a Dictator: North KoreaMunya explores the myths about the secretive nation of North Korea and the life of the country's notorious leader - Kim Jong-Un.
  • Anna Richardson: Love, Loss & Dementia
    E36
    Anna Richardson: Love, Loss & DementiaAnna explores Britain's biggest killer and most feared health condition - the myths, struggles and the losses - as she reveals her dad's battle with vascular dementia.
  • Churchill꞉ Britain's Secret Apartheid
    E37
    Churchill꞉ Britain's Secret ApartheidA gripping journey into a controversial event from World War II. In 1942, Churchill allowed the US to bring its racially-segregated army to Britain, provoking conflict across the country.
  • Undercover Exposing The Far Right
    E38
    Undercover Exposing The Far RightAn explosive look at the racist ideology and media-savvy tactics of the modern far right - featuring secret investigations by the anti-fascist group Hope not Hate.
  • Public Enemies: Kendrick vs Drake
    E39
    Public Enemies: Kendrick vs DrakeWho are Kendrick Lamar and Drake? How did they rise to the top? And how did the generational rappers and global icons get into a such a deep and personal rivalry?
  • The Soldiers That Saved Britain
    E40
    The Soldiers That Saved BritainMobeen Azhar uncovers the remarkable story of his grandfather, one of the 2.5 million men of the British Indian Army who volunteered and served in the fight against fascism in World War II
  • The Cranes Call
    E41
    The Cranes CallThe heart-pounding story of the relentless pursuit of Russian soldiers and generals for alleged war crimes in Ukraine
  • How to Heat Your Home for Less This Winter
    E42
    How to Heat Your Home for Less This WinterDenise Van Outen goes on a mission to debunk myths and discover the savviest tips to help us save money on our energy bills
  • Edward Vs George: The Windsors at War
    E43
    Edward Vs George: The Windsors at WarThe epic saga of feuding royals Edward VIII and George VI. Historians and sources close to the story reveal how the bad blood between the brothers continues to shape the British monarchy today.
  • Alpine Hotel at Christmas
    E44
    Alpine Hotel at ChristmasDocumentary following the festive season at the Gstaad Palace hotel in Switzerland, as staff and management strive to ensure that guests enjoy the ultimate five star experience. Run by third-generation hotelier Andrea Scherz, whose family have owned it since 1938, the hotel is one of the last in Switzerland to close between the summer season and winter. With rooms costing up to
  • Hotel Chocolat at Christmas
    E45
    Hotel Chocolat at ChristmasBehind the scenes with the staff at Hotel Chocolat as they prepare for the festive season. New chocolatier Sammie is thrown in at the deep end, crafting new chocolates including her complicated three-layered cranberry treat. Store manager Steph in Chelmsford takes on the task of turning the whole shop from Halloween to Christmas overnight. The marketing team put together an immersive 3D advertisement and have photoshoots for advent calendars in July. As Christmas approaches, the team take the 'chocmobile' on the road to one of the country's best light shows to tempt cold visitors with samples of their limited edition alcoholic mint-chocolate drink.
  • John Lewis at Christmas
    E46
    John Lewis at ChristmasA peek behind the scenes at the much-loved department store. As staff prepare for the festive surge, the chain's Christmas ad is in the works, and the Oxford Street decorations are revealed.
  • Alpine Train at Christmas
    E47
    Alpine Train at ChristmasClimb aboard the illustrious Bernina Express for a festive ride through spectacular Alpine landscapes, taking in snow-covered peaks, architectural wonders and majestic glaciers.
  • Sounds Like It's Christmas with Ken Bruce
    E48
    Sounds Like It's Christmas with Ken BruceKen Bruce and friends curate the ultimate festive playlist, as Jona Lewie, Liz Mitchell, Roy Wood, Paul Young and many more share the stories behind the hits and add their picks to the yuletide mix
  • A Very British Hotel at Christmas
    E49
    A Very British Hotel at ChristmasBrown's, London's oldest luxury hotel, invites viewers behind the scenes for the very first time as it gears up for its busiest and most magical season
  • Christmas at Lapland UK
    E50
    Christmas at Lapland UKIn Royal Berkshire, Lapland is recreated by the Battle family and their vast team of helpers, conjuring a vivid realm of elves, toys, snow, reindeers and the big man himself - Santa
  • Secrets of the Christmas Market
    E51
    Secrets of the Christmas MarketBehind the scenes at Belfast's much-loved festive market, where stallholders from 30 countries welcome over a million visitors to 106 Christmas chalets - this year all with a Dickensian theme
  • Britain's Extreme Weather 2024
    E52
    Britain's Extreme Weather 2024The hottest, the wettest, the windiest - 2024 was a year of wild weather. As records tumbled, a look back at the flooded villages, the cars blown sideways, and a very hot sticky May.
  • 2024: The Year From Space
    E53
    2024: The Year From SpaceThe biggest stories of 2024 told through awe-inspiring satellite images, revealing some of the secrets behind the headlines - from national elections to extreme weather and a solar eclipse
  • The Hairy Bikers: You’ll Never Ride Alone
    E54
    The Hairy Bikers: You’ll Never Ride AloneIt follows Si as he leads a motorcycle convoy to Dave’s hometown of Barrow-in-Furness, while archive material, new interviews and previously unseen footage help celebrate Dave’s life, charting a journey that took him around the world while cooking up a storm as one of television’s greatest ever double acts.

 

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