Channel 5 (UK) Documentaries

Season 2023

Documentaries produced for or by Channel 5.

Where to Watch Season 2023

127 Episodes

  • Sally Lindsay In My Own Words
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    Sally Lindsay In My Own WordsThis warm, feel-good tribute celebrates the career of Sally Lindsay – stage and TV acting legend for over 20 years. Sally anchors the documentary, with a definitive master interview, discussing the many staging posts of her career so far. Sally discusses appearing aged seven on Top of the Pops with the St Winifred’s School Choir, performing ‘There’s No One Quite Like Grandma’, redefining the strong woman in Coronation Street and becoming a highly successful writer, actor and producer in a string of successful TV dramas. Channel 5 will also chat with a host of fellow stars, directors, collaborators, friends and telly critics. Contributors will share insights and first-hand anecdotes, providing context and colour to archive footage. They’ll pick their favourite moments and memories, reveal how she shaped their lives, share private stories, and pay tribute to her influence. Revealing just how accomplished an actor she truly is.
  • The Big Snow of ’82
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    The Big Snow of ’82News archive, home footage and interviews with celebrities are combined to look back at the extreme weather that hit Britain in December and January 40 years ago. Included are accounts of a fatal railway catastrophe brought on by a blizzard, the Penlee lifeboat disaster, heroic rescues on the highway, and the delivery of essential supplies by RAF helicopters to stranded Highlanders.
  • The Girl in the Cellar: 8 Years Underground
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    The Girl in the Cellar: 8 Years UndergroundFor the first time, Natascha Kampusch tells the harrowing story of her abduction as a 10-year-old in Vienna in 1998, and the 3,096 days she spent held captive in a secret basement.. Natascha speaks openly about her horrific experiences, and reveals how the conspiracy theories and lack of public empathy have impacted her life in the years following her ordeal
  • Get the Most Out of Your All-Inclusive Holiday
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    Get the Most Out of Your All-Inclusive Holiday Consumer expert Alexis Conran investigates all-inclusive holidays and asks whether they are genuinely good value for money. He also teams up with travel experts to offer insider tips, and goes head to head with a vacation-ready family to see if he can mirror their trip by doing things independently - and beat them on budget. Can hotels really give holiday-makers a genuine deal without compromising on quality?
  • Jeremy Clarkson: King of Controversy
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    Jeremy Clarkson: King of ControversyLooking at the scandals of the love-him-or-hate-him personality. Has he now gone too far?
  • Beast from the East: The Big Freeze of 2018
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    Beast from the East: The Big Freeze of 2018
  • Blood Money: The Curse of Brink's-Mat Robbery
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    Blood Money: The Curse of Brink's-Mat Robbery
  • Open All Hours: 50 Years of Laughter
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    Open All Hours: 50 Years of Laughter
  • David Jason: All The Best Bits & More
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    David Jason: All The Best Bits & MoreNarrated by Sue Johnston, this documentary takes a look at the life and career of the actor known for his roles in Only Fools and Horses, The Darling Buds of May, A Touch of Frost, and Open All Hours. Included in the programme are excerpts from long-forgotten shows, funny TV commercials, and even his very first film, as well as interviews with his fellow actors about his early stage career. In-depth conversations with fellow actors and industry professionals, including Tessa Peake-Jones, who played his patient screen wife Raquel in Only Fools and Horses.
  • How to Bag a Bargain Holiday
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    How to Bag a Bargain Holiday
  • Girl, Taken
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    Girl, Taken
  • Vanished: Where Is Nicola Bulley?
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    Vanished: Where Is Nicola Bulley?As the search continues for missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, a lot of questions have been raised about her mysterious disappearance. In this live programme, Dan Walker explores the circumstances of her vanishing. He will speak to experts, those who know Nicola, and the police. The show will raise important questions, including what Nicola's fitness tracker could potentially reveal? Why did she leave her phone on the bench? And how can a woman simply disappear leaving no trace?
  • Frank Bough
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    Frank BoughThe story of Frank Bough's remarkable career and its dramatic ups and downs, woven together with a mixture of archive, dramatic reconstructions and talking heads. Key contributors include broadcasters Anne Diamond, Jeremy Vine, Vanessa Feltz and Janet Street-Porter. Bough was one of Britain's favourite personalities before he was brought down by one of the 1980s' biggest celebrity scandals. TV's `Mr Clean" had a secret life, and his broadcasting career wouldn't recover.
  • Camilla, Queen Consort: Love & Duty
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    Camilla, Queen Consort: Love & DutyThe surprising and colourful life of the Queen Consort. This film charts Charles and Camilla's rollercoaster relationship, from the moment they met, through the Diana years, to their own marriage in Windsor in 2005.
  • Fix or Fail
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    Fix or Fail Meet the business guru Ryan Howsam in the pilot episode of FIX OR FAIL taking business mentoring to new levels A radical new business programme FIX OR FAIL asks one of the most fundamental questions: Do you learn more from failure than success? Tough but fair Ryan Howsam swears that with guidance, everyone can be a successful entrepreneur.
  • Carry On: Secrets & Scandals
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    Carry On: Secrets & ScandalsMade on the tiniest of budgets, the films in the Carry On franchise made millions at the box office, and are still regularly repeated on TV. This programme reveals the truth behind the films' cheeky, cheerful image, with behind-the-scenes stories about how they were made, including shocking secrets from the series' stars. The documentary broadcasts, for the first time, interviews recorded by cast members at an event in 1998, where they reveal their true feelings about their treatment at the hands of producer Peter Rogers.
  • William & Kate: Future of the Crown
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    William & Kate: Future of the CrownThe programme examines the lifelong preparation William has gone through for his eventual role as king and how public attitudes to the couple have shifted over the years, as well as considering what their eventual reign will be like.
  • Who Killed Lin & Megan Russell?
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    Who Killed Lin & Megan Russell?The complex story of the 1996 murder of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan.
  • Bargain Holidays: Get The Best Deals
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    Bargain Holidays: Get The Best DealsThirty tips to bag a bargain break from the best money saving and travel experts.
  • Dark Water: The Murder of Shani Warren
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    Dark Water: The Murder of Shani Warren
  • Anorexic
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    Anorexic The moving stories of three young women with critical-stage Anorexia.
  • The Great Fog of 1952
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    The Great Fog of 1952Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the smog that affected London in 1952, which is one of the deadliest environmental disasters ever recorded and one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. Lasting just over four days, the Great Smog plunged London into a terrifyingly murky gloom - the acrid pollution seeping into homes, leaving Londoners gasping for breath, shutting down transport and emergency services, and overwhelming hospitals and undertakers alike.
  • The Assassination of JFK
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    The Assassination of JFKA dissection of events around the assassination of President John Kennedy, charting the timelines of head of security Roy Kellerman, Lee Harvey Oswald and Jackie Kennedy. The three perspectives create a multi-layered view of these much-scrutinised days, considering the hard facts and the still fiercely debated unknowns surrounding this historic event. Includes newly released information that J Edgar Hoover knew about Oswald prior to the shooting.
  • Hughie Green: Father of Light Entertainment
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    Hughie Green: Father of Light EntertainmentThe story of one the UK's most controversial, successful and ruthless TV personalities, from his early days as a child star, to his power moves in the early days of commercial TV, to his rebirth as the Simon Cowell of his day as host of talent show Opportunity Knocks. The documentary also examines how he kept quiet an affair with the wife of his rival Jess Yates, only revealing that he was the father of TV presenter Paula Yates after his death.
  • Ant & Dec's 30 Greatest Moments
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    Ant & Dec's 30 Greatest MomentsCountdown honouring the on-screen relationship between Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, featuring comments from their friends and coworkers. Highlights from their Saturday morning show SMTV:Live, their time hosting Pop Idol, I’m a Celebrity, and Britain’s Got Talent, and their early days on the BBC children’s drama Byker Grove are included.
  • The Night Stalker Terror In A Small Town
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    The Night Stalker Terror In A Small TownIn 1996, women began to disappear off the streets of Claremont, sending shockwaves through the wealthy suburb of Perth and all of Australia. A community lived in fear and the perpetrator simply disappeared, leaving behind a chilling trail of rape and murder. It took more than 20 years and the assistance of FBI profilers and British forensic experts to uncover the identity of the killer, who was someone already in the system. Through the lens of the surviving victims, this documentary reveals how society can enable a serial killer to hide in plain sight - and the devastating legacy of a series of terrifying disappearances
  • Scandal: Jeffrey Archer & the Call-Girl
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    Scandal: Jeffrey Archer & the Call-GirlA look at the controversy and scandal surrounding the author and former MP, combining testimonies, archive material and dramatic reconstruction to examine what led him to fall so dramatically from grace. From his court action against the Daily Star, after the newspaper accused him of paying off a prostitute who claimed to have slept with him, to his mayoral run and his notorious trial for perjury and eventual imprisonment, the scandals seemed endless.
  • Charles & Harry: No Way Back?
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    Charles & Harry: No Way Back?From 'Megxit' to Netflix the King and his youngest son's relationship is in tatters. Insiders reveal the secrets of their feud and ask whether it can ever be repaired.
  • The Murder Of Meredith Kercher
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    The Murder Of Meredith KercherExamining the brutal murder of 21-year-old student Meredith Kercher in 2007.
  • The Abduction of Lesley Whittle
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    The Abduction of Lesley Whittle
  • HMP Whitemoor: No Escape
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    HMP Whitemoor: No EscapeDocumentary examining the Category A prison in Cambridgeshire, which was built to be an escape-proof fortress and houses some of the country's most violent men, who are inside for running organised crime networks in Britain and around the world. As Britain moved into the 21st century, the prison incarcerated more Islamic terrorists - a global sign of the times - and a new approach was needed to combat this type of extremism.
  • Pompeii: The Discovery with Dan Snow
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    Pompeii: The Discovery with Dan SnowHistorian Dan Snow travels to Italy to delve into one of the greatest archaeological time capsules of all time and learn more about a story that has long captivated and intrigued: what unfolded in the final hours of Pompeii? In 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering this once bustling Roman metropolis – its buildings and inhabitants alike – under a thick layer of hot ash, molten rock and pumice. The ruins were discovered by a surveying engineer in 1748. Snow follows in the footsteps of treasure hunters and archaeologists who, across the centuries, have sought to explore – and sometimes plunder – this lost city. He retraces some of the remarkable finds, including a theatre uncovered 25 metres (82 feet) beneath the volcanic debris.
  • TV's 30 Most Complained-About Moments
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    TV's 30 Most Complained-About MomentsThis documentary charts the most complained-about programmes in British TV history – as well as a few surprises that don’t make the Top 30 list. From talent contests to reality shows, soap operas and even the news, this programme sets out to explore why viewers complain in huge numbers when they’re offended, upset or just irritated by something they see on TV. There are famous incidents that caused tabloid outrage, as well as some lesser-known moments which led to a flood of complaints. Featuring interviews with actors, broadcasters, news presenters, reality show contestants and TV critics, this programme explores a fascinating but rarely discussed subject.
  • Andrew And Fergie: Disgrace and Demotion
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    Andrew And Fergie: Disgrace and DemotionHow Andrew and Sarah, who once had the world at their feet, fell from grace.
  • The Kidnap & Murder Of Lynda Spence
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    The Kidnap & Murder Of Lynda Spence After financial adviser Lynda Spence disappears, police uncover a woman with multiple identities and links to organised crime. Torture killer Colin Coats along with his co-accused Philip Wade are currently serving life sentences for the 27-year-old’s kidnap and murder. Now, police have been approached by an investigator who claims to have identified a second potential site after speaking with Coats in prison.
  • One Foot in the Grave꞉ 30 Years of Laughs
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    One Foot in the Grave꞉ 30 Years of LaughsA celebration of David Renwick's classic sitcom, in which Victor Meldrew's constant complaining drives his wife mad. Featuring interviews with Richard Wilson, Angus Deayton, Doreen Mantle, and stars who made guest appearances, such as Paul Merton, Jan Ravens, and Arabella Weir. With contributions from the crew and celebrity fans James Dreyfus and John Sergeant.
  • Zara And Mike: The People's Royals
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    Zara And Mike: The People's RoyalsAre the self-sufficient couple how members of the royal family should be?
  • Kate: Our Perfect Princess of Wales?
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    Kate: Our Perfect Princess of Wales?Documentary charting the princess's time in the royal family, exploring how she has managed to transform herself from the nervous woman the world saw when her engagement to Prince William was announced into a modern, elegant, diplomatic queen-in-waiting.
  • Joanna Lumley: My Best Bits - In My Own Words
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    Joanna Lumley: My Best Bits - In My Own WordsDame Joanna Lumley's first-person retrospective of her most memorable screen roles. Features candid reflections on the parts she's loved the most, anecdotes from her career, and comments from her many co-stars.
  • The Trials of Heather Mills
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    The Trials of Heather MillsDocumentary charting the life and career of Heather Mills, the model and charity campaigner who became a figure of hate after her very public divorce from Paul McCartney. The programme follows Heather from her tough childhood and suffering a life-changing injury, to the global fame of marrying Paul McCartney and vindication at the Leveson phone hacking inquiry. The tabloids continuously picked her apart, but did she deserve it?
  • William & Harry: An Uneasy Truce
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    William & Harry: An Uneasy TruceIn the run up to the King's Coronation and after months of scandal, just how bad are relations between William and Harry? Can they ever become friends again?
  • Domino's Pizza: How Do They Really Do It?
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    Domino's Pizza: How Do They Really Do It?The secrets of the fast-food delivery chain, which has nearly 1,200 outlets in the UK and supplies in the region of 100 million pizzas every year. This documentary goes inside the kitchens and behind the scenes of this pizza empire to meet staff and see first-hand how the pizzas are prepared and cooked, and there is access to one the business's distribution centres.
  • The Cannibal Next Door
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    The Cannibal Next DoorThe shocking story of one of the world's most notorious cannibals, Armin Meiwes, who found a willing victim online who agreed to be dismembered and eaten for sexual pleasure. Told by those closest to the case, the documentary discusses how the killer and the victim's lives led to their fatal night together.
  • Charles & Camilla
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    Charles & CamillaDocumentary charting the relationship of the King and the Queen Consort, who have had a long and bumpy road to becoming monarchs. For Charles III, picking the right woman proved more than challenging, while winning public affection has been a job in itself for his wife over several decades, and the programme examines what have they learnt along the way and what type of sovereigns they will be.
  • ASOS: How Do They Really Do It?
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    ASOS: How Do They Really Do It?The secrets of the online fashion retailer, with insiders and experts revealing how it has become a global clothes-selling powerhouse in just two decades. The programme uncover how its hi-tech website works and shows how it encourages shoppers to spend and delivers discounts by tracking their preferences, and looks at how the company took on traditional fashion chains and even bought up some of the High Street's biggest brands to become one of the UK's fastest-growing businesses.
  • Solar Panels: Are they really worth it?
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    Solar Panels: Are they really worth it?Alexis Conran investigates whether people should buy solar panels for their homes, and how they can reduce soaring home energy bills. Alexis also explores the true cost of solar, while looking at potential alternatives, from heat pumps to new boilers.
  • Eurovision: 30 Unforgettable Moments
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    Eurovision: 30 Unforgettable MomentsCelebrating the most spectacular moments in Eurovision's 68-year history, including the outlandish outfits, the puzzling dance routines, the wonderful costume reveals and gimmicks that countries have employed in the hope of winning vital points for their efforts.
  • Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
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    Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of LaughsA celebration of John Cleese and Connie Booth's acclaimed sitcom following the misadventures of Torquay hotel owner Basil Fawlty. The programme explores its phenomenal success, with a selection of its finest moments, and contributions from fans, experts and supporting cast members.
  • The Teacher With Tourette's
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    The Teacher With Tourette'sThe extraordinary story of Natalie, a teacher with Tourette's, whose lessons may be interrupted by uncontrollable swearing as she wrestles with new challenges both professionally and personally.
  • Ben Fogle and the Buried City
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    Ben Fogle and the Buried CityBen explores the Caribbean island of Montserrat's capital Plymouth, which is now a volcanic ash-covered, ghost town after a series of volcanic eruptions in the 1990s. He meets people who remained and refused to be driven from their beloved island, rebuilding and creating new lives in the north, as well as a man who has returned to live in the shadow of the volcano and carve out an existence within the exclusion zone.
  • Prince Harry: Secrets of His Hollywood Life
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    Prince Harry: Secrets of His Hollywood LifeExamining Prince Harry's new life in the Golden State, where he moved four years ago.
  • The Blackouts of '74: When Britain Went Dark
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    The Blackouts of '74: When Britain Went DarkDuring an energy crisis the government imposed a 3-day working week and UK-wide blackouts
  • Predator: Hunting the Strip Search Caller
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    Predator: Hunting the Strip Search CallerThe shocking true story of a hoax caller who targeted restaurants across the US posing as a police officer and telling managers to strip-search young female employees.
  • Britain's Favourite Toys... Ever!
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    Britain's Favourite Toys... Ever!A nostalgic look at the 25 most popular and best-selling toys of the 70s, 80s and 90s, including Action Man, Sindy, Trivial Pursuit, Rubik's Cube, Sylvanian Families, Star Wars, Furby and more.
  • Greggs: Secrets of Their Best Bakes
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    Greggs: Secrets of Their Best BakesGrace Dent embarks on a quest to unravel the enigma behind the humble Greggs sausage roll.
  • Holiday Scams: Don't Get Caught Out
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    Holiday Scams: Don't Get Caught OutAlexis Conran reveals the traps and pitfalls that holiday scammers use by interviewing victims who have lost thousands of pounds and experts who have learned the scammers’ techniques. Alexis’s advice helps would-be vacationers avoid being taken in by con artists who operate across the tourism industry, from the flight scam that makes people think they’ve booked when they haven’t to the villa scam that leads to families booking villas that don’t exist.
  • Wayne Couzens: Killer in Plain Sight
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    Wayne Couzens: Killer in Plain SightThis true crime documentary examines the former Metropolitan Police officer – and the systematic failings within the police that led to the night in March 2021 when he abducted, raped and killed Sarah Everard.
  • Live: The Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea
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    Live: The Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea
  • Birds of a Feather: 30 Years of Laughs
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    Birds of a Feather: 30 Years of LaughsA celebration of the iconic comedy that revisits memorable moments from the show, takes a look behind the scenes and features insight from stars including Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson.
  • Prince Edward: Will He Change the Royals?
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    Prince Edward: Will He Change the Royals?How Prince Edward became one of the most important members of the royal family. Charting the rise of Prince Edward to become one of the most important members of the royal family. Explores key moments including his university days, stint in the marines, and ill-fated foray into TV production.
  • Some Mothers Do 'Ave Em: 50 Years of Laughs
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    Some Mothers Do 'Ave Em: 50 Years of LaughsA celebration of the beloved 70s sitcom that brought Britain Michael Crawford's accident-prone Frank Spencer. Features some of the show's funniest moments as well as insight from the writers and crew.
  • Sophie: The King's Secret Weapon?
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    Sophie: The King's Secret Weapon?Charting the rise of Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, from PR girl to working royal.
  • Frogmore House: Royal Retreat
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    Frogmore House: Royal RetreatFor centuries the idyllic royal estate of Frogmore, nestling in landscaped grounds of Home Park just half a mile from Windsor Castle, has been the private escape for generations of royals going back to Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III. Royal journalists and historians reveal extraordinary hidden stories that include the shocking incarceration at Frogmore House of the six daughters of George III and Queen Charlotte.
  • The Great Flood of '53
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    The Great Flood of '53Eyewitnesses give first-hand testimony of a natural disaster that shocked the nation.
  • The Year Britain Burned: Summer ’22
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    The Year Britain Burned: Summer ’22
  • Meghan: Famous But Friendless
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    Meghan: Famous But FriendlessWhat's next after burning her bridges with the royals and losing a huge Spotify deal?
  • Manhunt: Search For the Cop Killer
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    Manhunt: Search For the Cop KillerThe police manhunt to find Barry Prudom in 1982, who was the most wanted man in Britain for 18 days after he shot and killed two police officers on a terrifying spree of violence. Featuring astonishing never-before-seen archive footage and dramatic reconstruction, this programme retraces the events that unfolded and his eventual demise
  • Killer Storm: The Fastnet Disaster
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    Killer Storm: The Fastnet DisasterDocumentary about the Fastnet Race sailing disaster.
  • The King’s High Street: Inside St James’s
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    The King’s High Street: Inside St James’sKnown as Britain’s “poshest high street”, London’s St James’s has long been the haunt of nobs and royalty, who’ve used it as their personal supermarket for centuries. Here, we explore some of its establishments and meet workers including Emma Willis, King Charles’s shirt-maker.
  • Britain's Favourite Ads of the 70s & 80s
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    Britain's Favourite Ads of the 70s & 80sA celebration of some of the most memorable, funny and sometimes shocking British TV ads.
  • The Day The Queen Died: Minute by Minute
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    The Day The Queen Died: Minute by MinuteDocumentary film recounting the events of Sept 8th 2022, the day Queen Elizabeth II died.
  • The Great Flood of '07
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    The Great Flood of '07The dramtic flood that caused havoc and widespread damage across the UK in 2007
  • James Bulger: The Trial
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    James Bulger: The TrialThe true story of what happened in court - from lawyers, jurors and James Bulger's mother.
  • Five-a-day: The Big Con?
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    Five-a-day: The Big Con?A look at whether the campaign to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables per day was doomed from the start. Doctors, experts and ex-government officials reveal how the campaign was hijacked by food companies who bamboozled consumers.
  • Andrew and Fergie: An Unconventional Relationship
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    Andrew and Fergie: An Unconventional RelationshipDocumentary charting Prince Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson's rollercoaster history, with insight from royal insiders shining a light on their unusual relationship, during which they've experienced marriage, divorce and disgrace. While most divorced couples would rather avoid each other, this pair have defied convention and become the closest of friends.
  • It's A Royal Knockout: The Untold Story
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    It's A Royal Knockout: The Untold StoryThe remarkable tale of how in 1987 Prince Edward revived madcap game show `It's a Knockout' with a cast of royalty and celebrities. Intended as a PR coup, it ended in shambles.
  • Loch Ness: Hunting the Monster
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    Loch Ness: Hunting the MonsterThe definitive story of Loch Ness and the monster that purportedly lurks there.
  • Swimming in Sewage: Britain's Water Scandal
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    Swimming in Sewage: Britain's Water ScandalMichaela Strachan investigates sewage release in to our rivers, visiting Lake Windermere and 'Wet Wipe Island', and meeing campaigners who want a better system.
  • Tesco: How Do They Really Do It?
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    Tesco: How Do They Really Do It?We spend 24 hours in Tesco to reveal the secrets behind this juggernaut's success, investigating how they make their money, and revealing ingenious hacks to help you shop smarter.
  • Osborne House: A Royal Retreat
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    Osborne House: A Royal RetreatUnique access to the royal residence where Queen Victoria and Albert escaped royal life.
  • Aldi's Middle Aisle: How Do They Really Do It?
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    Aldi's Middle Aisle: How Do They Really Do It?Documentary exploring how the supermarket chain keeps customers coming back for more, shedding light on how Aldi manages to sell its products at bargain basement prices. Bez from Happy Mondays tries out Aldi beer and Jason Manford's brother Colin tests out its own-brand ketchup, and there is a visit to Leicester-based bakery Gearys, who supply Aldi's in-store products
  • Man About the House: 50 Years of Laughs
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    Man About the House: 50 Years of LaughsAn affectionate look at the 1970s sitcom, with interviews and a look behind the scenes.
  • The Big Bed Bug Invasion
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    The Big Bed Bug InvasionA Bed Bug invasion is sweeping across France, and may be heading our way...
  • Truth or Dare: The Murder of Mary Gregory
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    Truth or Dare: The Murder of Mary GregoryA harmless game of Truth or Dare would lead to a chance confession and the unravelling of the most tragic murder. But the killer, a family member, almost got away with it when Mary Gregory's death was recorded as an accident.
  • The Gunpowder Plotː Countdown to Treason
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    The Gunpowder Plotː Countdown to TreasonXand van Tulleken and historian Tracy Borman examine the plot to kill James I by blowing up the House of Lords when the king would be present for the State Opening of Parliament. They follow Robert Catesby and his co-conspirators as they assemble their gang to carry out the attack, revealing just how dangerous it was to smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder beneath the House of Lords, and show how the assassination of so many people in Parliament was meant to be the beginning of an audacious coup to take over the country.
  • Lidl: Behind The Scenes 24/7
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    Lidl: Behind The Scenes 24/7With over 900 stores, Lidl is now one of the UK's biggest supermarkets. The investigation behind how a tiny German store upend the grocery market and how they keep customers flooding in.
  • Ready Meals: The Shocking Truth
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    Ready Meals: The Shocking TruthWe eat more ready meals than any nation in Europe buying 3million per day. In this episode. marketing Execs, whistleblowers and industry insiders spill all on the tricks of the trade and divulge the gruesome truth behind our ready meal addiction.
  • Britanniaː Secrets of the Royal Yacht
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    Britanniaː Secrets of the Royal YachtRob Bell examines the iconic Royal Yacht Britannia and the role it has played in history. For 44 years it was a floating palace, travelling the world, hosting world leaders and projecting British "soft power" around the globe. Original Air Date: May 19, 2017
  • Reported Missingː The Murder of Danielle Jones
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    Reported Missingː The Murder of Danielle JonesIn 2001, teenager Danielle Jones left home to go to school in Essex. Her parents would never see her again. But the suspected runaway case is reveals a story of obsession, grooming, and murder.
  • Peter Sellers: Genius at Work
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    Peter Sellers: Genius at WorkAn intimate portrait of the comic genius and one of Britain's greatest comic actors, with rare home movie footage of him at play. Peter Sellers' friends recall his obsessions with his leading ladies, superstitions, and a complicated relationship with his devoted mother. Plus, contributors, including Nanette Newman, Audrey Nicholson, Valerie Leon, and Charlie Higson, celebrate his multifaceted brilliance.
  • Christmas in Scotland
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    Christmas in ScotlandOn vacation in Scotland, a New York installation designer finds herself tasked with helping a small, rural community create a festive light display and compete in a ‘Best Christmas Village’ festival, despite the interventions of a wealthy, influential heir who sees Christmas as an inconvenience. Forced to work together, the decorator and the heir unite to bring seasonal magic to the entire community, making both realize they wish to spend next and every Christmas together.
  • Captain Tomː Where Did the Money Go?
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    Captain Tomː Where Did the Money Go?How, after the death of Captain Tom, difficult questions were raised about his legacy.
  • Mummy's Little Killerː The Murder of Emily Longley
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    Mummy's Little Killerː The Murder of Emily LongleyThe investigation in to the death of Emily, 17, found dead in her boyfriend's home.
  • Waitroseː Britain's Poshest Supermarket
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    Waitroseː Britain's Poshest SupermarketBehind the scenes at arguably Britain's most premium grocery retailer.
  • Fall & Rise of Michael Barrymore
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    Fall & Rise of Michael BarrymoreA look at the life and career of the entertainer, who was one of the nation's best-loved TV stars until the death at his house of Stuart Lubbock in 2001 ended his career. Featuring archive clips from his TV appearances, cinematic reconstructions and interviews with people who witnessed first-hand Barrymore's meteoric rise and colossal fall, including an interview with Stuart's brother Kevin Lubbock.
  • Cadbury at Christmas: Secrets of the Chocolate Factory
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    Cadbury at Christmas: Secrets of the Chocolate FactoryBehind the scenes as the confectioner gears up for Christmas, with a look at how popular festive treat Roses are made and an exploration of popular attraction Cadbury World
  • Devil in Disguise: The Murder of Ronald Platt
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    Devil in Disguise: The Murder of Ronald PlattIn 1966, a man's body was washed up in a fishing net off the south coast of Devon. The victim was wearing an expensive Rolex watch with a unique serial number, enabling police to identify him. But the case took a strange turn with the discovery of a second man who was very much alive but with the same name - and wanted by Interpol.
  • Doctor Who: 60 Years of Secrets & Scandals
    E98
    Doctor Who: 60 Years of Secrets & ScandalsBehind-the-scenes stories from the long-running sci-fi drama, revealing how the show was created and why it has stayed so popular for so long. There are tales of stunts that went dangerously wrong and the secrets of how the crew brought the on-screen monsters to life, as well as revelations about how some monsters and storylines created for the series proved to be so scary the BBC were forced to re-edit episodes. Featuring interviews with cast members Sophie Aldred, Nicola Bryant and Frazer Hines, as well as crew including the show's first director Waris Hussein.
  • Lidl vs Fortnum & Mason: Who Does Christmas Better?
    E99
    Lidl vs Fortnum & Mason: Who Does Christmas Better?For those who like high-end shopping, we investigate if they should stick with products from Fortnum & Mason or if they can get deluxe for less at discounter Lidl.
  • JFK Assassination: What Happened in the Trauma Room
    E100
    JFK Assassination: What Happened in the Trauma RoomTo mark 60 years since the assassination of John F Kennedy, this feature-length documentary features a reunion involving seven doctors who were present in the Parkland Hospital emergency room on the day President John F Kennedy was rushed there after being shot. Decades later, they vividly recount their actions and observations from that fateful day, divulging unsettling medical details surrounding the assassination that raise doubts about the government investigations that found Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone.
  • The Bodies under the Patioː Murder in Suburbia
    E101
    The Bodies under the Patioː Murder in SuburbiaThe case of William and Patricia Wycherley, an unassuming couple who vanished from their Mansfield home in 1998, leaving neighbours oblivious to the sinister truth. The arrival of a 100th birthday card after more than a decade set in motion a series of events that exposed a horrific murder, and as police investigated the cold case, they unearthed a complex web of lies - and the unlikely people responsible.
  • Sandringham: The King at Christmas
    E102
    Sandringham: The King at ChristmasDiscover how King Charles and the UK's most famous family will be spending Christmas.
  • Christmas at Longleat
    E103
    Christmas at LongleatStep inside one of Britain's grandest estates and witness its transformation into a Christmas wonderland. Meet Lord and Lady Bath and their team as they prepare for not only the 'Most Wonderful Time of The Year', but also the busiest.
  • Inside Selfridges: at Christmas
    E104
    Inside Selfridges: at ChristmasHow famous department store Selfridges celebrates the festive season. We discover the secrets behind the famous Christmas windows and unveil this year's creation, a theatrical extravaganza dubbed 'showtime!'.
  • Keeping Up Appearances: 30 Years of Laughs
    E105
    Keeping Up Appearances: 30 Years of LaughsA look back at the popular sitcom that starred Patricia Routledge as Hyacinth Bucket, who was endlessly let down by her family in her attempts to climb the social ladder. Cast, crew and celebrity fans pay tribute to the show and share backstage secrets, with Routledge revealing how she came to be cast, how she developed the character, and what happened when the cameras stop rolling.
  • The Great White Christmas of '81
    E106
    The Great White Christmas of '81How, in 1981 Britain experienced the whitest Christmas of the 20th Century.
  • Inside Hamleys at Christmas
    E107
    Inside Hamleys at ChristmasThe hidden stories of the famous London toy store, from its links to the royals to the vital role its owners played in the Second World War, and from battling bankruptcy to bringing in five million visitors every year. The programme reveals why traditional teddy bears still remain a favourite, and why magic played an important role in the store hundreds of years before Harry Potter came along. Former staff uncover the secrets of the shop floor, including how toy demonstrators try to capture the imagination and encourage people to part with their cash.
  • Air Fryers: How to Cook Your Christmas Dinner
    E108
    Air Fryers: How to Cook Your Christmas Dinner How this humble but must-have appliance is going to transform Christmas.
  • Christmas in the Cotswolds
    E109
    Christmas in the CotswoldsWinter might be a season of hibernation for some, but it’s a hive of activity in this picturesque part of the UK, as pretty villages are decked out with lights, festive markets open for business, and Blenheim Palace is transformed into a fairytale experience!
  • Celebs at Christmas: How Do They Do It?
    E110
    Celebs at Christmas: How Do They Do It?Dip into the Christmas homes of celebrities from the Beckhams to the Kardashians, with clips they've shared on social media of their fabulously festive homes.
  • Britain's Favourite Cheese at Christmas
    E111
    Britain's Favourite Cheese at ChristmasA celebration of the nation's passion for cheese, finding out how people's love for the savoury staple has grown, how it's made, and what it does to the human brain. The programme meets a man who has had the same rather unique cheese sandwich every day for the past 25 years, as well as the armies of award-winning makers and mongers who have helped to put British cheese on the international stage. Plus, experts' tips on how to create the ultimate toastie.
  • Harrods at Christmas
    E112
    Harrods at Christmas Film revealing what brings 300,000 people a day through Harrods' doors at Christmas.
  • Only Fools and Horses - Greatest Christmas Moments
    E113
    Only Fools and Horses - Greatest Christmas MomentsMemorable moments from festive editions of the classic sitcom, as well as an interview with star David Jason, who shares his secrets from the Christmas sets. There was the episode that ran into overtime and cost the BBC a lot of money because David kept corpsing, and the Christmas special that contained the most expensive joke in the BBC's history. Featuring classic clips, plus interviews with other members of cast and crew, including Tessa Peake-Jones, and celebrity fans such as Theo Paphitis, Sherrie Hewson and Krishnan Guru Murthy
  • Britain's Favourite Christmas Songs
    E114
    Britain's Favourite Christmas SongsAnton Du Beke counts down 20 of the biggest and best Christmas songs of all time.
  • Ronnie Corbett: My 30 Funniest Moments
    E115
    Ronnie Corbett: My 30 Funniest MomentsA celebration of the comedy actor, told through 30 moments from his showbusiness career. The programme takes in his early film roles, West End cabaret and 1960s satire, teaming up with Ronnie Barker to become one of the best-loved TV double acts of the 1970s and 1980s, and his solo sitcom appearances, such as Sorry!, which saw him as mollycoddled fortysomething librarian Timothy Lumsden
  • Harry Styles: The Story of His Life
    E116
    Harry Styles: The Story of His LifeTold from a fan's perspective, this programme explores Harry's incredible global success.
  • The 1970s Dinner Party
    E117
    The 1970s Dinner PartyA trip back to the golden age of dinner parties, with Debbie McGee hosting Johnny Ball, Cheryl Baker, Vicki Michelle and Leee John at a 1970s-style gathering, sampling retro recipes from chef Rustie Lee. The guests tuck into fondue with crepes suzette, reflecting on and learning about a decade in which more Brits became homeowners, furniture became fashionable and food was flamboyant.
  • Britain's Favourite 70s Sitcoms
    E118
    Britain's Favourite 70s SitcomsA 60-minute special celebrating the funniest sitcoms of the 1970s - from hostile hoteliers to comedy convicts - with inside stories, hilarious moments and secrets from the shows. With a host of celebrity guests, we find out how Michael Crawford performed all his own slapstick stunts in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, how the cast of The Good Life bonded over pea pod burgundy, how Fawlty Towers became a huge hit, and how a real-life affair inspired Carla Lane to write suburban sitcom Butterflies. The show also features stand-out moments from Last Of The Summer Wine, The Liver Birds, The Rise And Fall Of Reginald Perrin, Steptoe And Son, and Dad's Army.
  • Dolly Parton - In Her Own Words
    E119
    Dolly Parton - In Her Own WordsAmerica's queen of country music guides viewers through her acclaimed career, the latest chapter of which is her album Rockstar, Dolly's first rock 'n' roll LP. Through new interviews and rare archive, there's a look at the adoration and respect she commands as a writer, performer, businesswoman, and philanthropist
  • Amazing Christmas Cakes and Bakes
    E120
    Amazing Christmas Cakes and BakesExploring every type of Christmas Cake there is, including the history of the traditional British Christmas cake which started life as a fruity plum porridge in 16th century England.
  • When 70s TV Goes Horribly Wrong
    E121
    When 70s TV Goes Horribly WrongFeaturing iconic shows like ‘Fawlty Towers,’ ‘Jukebox Jury,’ ‘The Goodies,’ and ‘Question Time,’ viewers can anticipate a collection of hilarious and cringe-worthy moments that made 70s TV truly memorable. Dame Penelope Keith guides the audience through a delightful journey, shedding light on the mishaps, bloopers, and unexpected surprises that occurred behind the scenes.
  • Cilla Black: The Queen of Saturday Night
    E122
    Cilla Black: The Queen of Saturday NightLearn how Cilla Black, who came from humble beginnings in Liverpool’s working class, became one of the country’s most famous and beloved artists. The programme uses previously unseen footage and conversations with Cilla’s friends and coworkers to shed light on who she was and how she operated behind the scenes. Alex and Sue Tatham, the first married couple to meet on Blind Date, contributed to the book together with Michael Grade, Christopher Biggins, Gloria Hunniford, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
  • The Earl, His Lover, the Escort and Her Brother
    E123
    The Earl, His Lover, the Escort and Her BrotherThe documentary tells the story of one of the biggest falls from grace the British aristocracy ever recorded, featuring the first interview with the woman convicted of aiding and abetting the Earl’s murder. Anthony Ashley Cooper, 10th Earl of Shaftesbury was one of Britain’s wealthiest men, scion of an historic family whose assets included grand properties in the UK and France, a 9000-acre estate and works of art worth tens of millions of pounds. He split his time between the ancestral family home in Dorset and the French Riviera where he enjoyed a hedonistic lifestyle of drink, drugs and sex with women, all funded by his multi-million-pound inheritance.
  • Edward & Sophie: The Reliable Royals
    E124
    Edward & Sophie: The Reliable RoyalsThe inside story of the Queen's youngest child and his down-to-earth wife. Explores how they have successfully recovered from scandal to become one of the most popular couples in the family.
  • Mike Yarwood: Thank You for the Laughs
    E125
    Mike Yarwood: Thank You for the LaughsCelebration of the legendary impressionist charting his rise to fame and dizzying success.
  • Harry & Meghan: Is America Turning Against Them?
    E126
    Harry & Meghan: Is America Turning Against Them?Only a few months ago, Harry and Meghan were the darlings of LA but the tide seems to be turning. So what can the couple do if their American Dream becomes a nightmare?
  • The Greatest TV of The '70s
    E127
    The Greatest TV of The '70sThis two-hour celebration features the very best TV from the 1970s. From fabulous comedians and sitcoms to dramas such as 'I, Claudius', and glorious game shows like 'The Generation Game'.

 

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