ITV Documentaries
Season 2016
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Documentaries broadcast on ITV.
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64 Episodes
- When Ant and Dec Met the Prince: 40 Years of the Prince's TrustE1
When Ant and Dec Met the Prince: 40 Years of the Prince's TrustAnt and Dec get an insight into the work of The Prince's Trust in this one-off special. In this unique documentary, When Ant and Dec Met The Prince: 40 Years of The Prince’s Trust, the presenters have close access to HRH The Prince of Wales, where viewers will see an unguarded Prince of Wales talking about the upcoming 40th anniversary of The Prince’s Trust, his life as a grandfather and amusing anecdotes from his days in the Royal Navy. This 90-minute special sees Ant and Dec, in their own inimitable style, granted a real insight into the work of The Prince’s Trust as they accompany His Royal Highness on a number of engagements – chatting to him along the way, meeting people who have benefited directly from the charity and witnessing, first-hand, the passion that The Prince has for The Trust he founded in 1976. With extensive access to Clarence House, St James’s Palace and Kensington Palace, the duo talk openly to those closest to His Royal Highness – The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry – who tell Ant and Dec what drives The Prince in his work for charity and also share some revealing and funny stories from their lives with The Prince of Wales. On setting up The Prince's Trust, which has now helped more than 800,000 disadvantaged and vulnerable young people to move into work or education, HRH The Prince of Wales says: 'Just getting The Trust off the ground was quite difficult, we had to overcome all these people who didn't see the point.' Talking about the evolution of The Prince's Trust, His Royal Highness says: 'You have to keep ahead of the game all the time, you can’t just sit back and say, ‘Done a marvellous job,’ because that’s how all sorts of organisations fold, because you become absolutely static, when in fact you need to be constantly thinking and aware of issues that are arising to try and make sure you are relevant.’ Ant and Dec, long-term ambassadors for The Prince’s Trust a - The Day Hitler DiedE3
The Day Hitler DiedThis new one-off partly dramatised documentary for ITV tells the story of the final hours of one of history’s most notorious dictators through freshly-unearthed interviews with those who were present in his bunker. The interviews filmed in 1948 with Adolf Hitler’s inner circle are previously unseen on British television, and along with rare archive material and dramatisations, they provide a unique insight into the moments when the Führer came to admit defeat as the Soviet army rampaged into central Berlin. Among those interviewed in the historic footage are Hitler’s secretary Traudl Junge, leader of the Hitler Youth Artur Axmann, who found the dictator’s body, Eva Braun’s sister Ilse, press attaché Heinz Lorenz, army major Baron von Loringhoven, and adjutant Willi Johannmeier. They tell the story of how Hitler succumbed to personal and military defeat in the Second World War, eventually shooting himself in a suicide pact with his wife Eva Braun, whom he married in his Führerbunker beneath his headquarters on the day before they died. He had decamped there in January 1945 once it became clear that the Germans were going to be defeated, and killed himself on April 30 as the Red Army overran the capital. The interviews stem from persistent rumours in 1948 that Hitler remained alive. Nuremberg trials judge Michael Musmanno was so incensed by this suggestion that he set out to disprove it by interviewing on film those who were present during the final moments in the bunker. Judge Musmanno's interview tapes lay forgotten for 65 years until they were uncovered in an archive in Pittsburgh, USA, in 2013. Parts of the bunker were reconstructed for the programme using details from the eyewitness testimony to help build a full picture of the last hours, days and minutes of the Führer’s life. - Love FixE5
Love FixThe programme is a straight-talking show that explores the real world of sex, dating apps, and relationships in the 21st century. Our hosts Ollie Locke, Katie Mulgrew, Kojo & Hannah Witton uncover the nation’s dilemmas as they meet a variety of members of the public and provide fun solutions to all of their problems in and out of the bedroom. - Our Queen at 90
E10Our Queen at 90ITV have produced a special documentary film, Our Queen at 90, to commemorate Her Majesty's landmark birthday this year. In the documentary we find out what life is really like for the Queen - director and producer Ashley Gething joins us on the sofa to tell us about our 'very, very energetic' monarch who works extremely long days but still finds time to be a typical grandmother. We'll also hear from members of the Royal Family, including Prince Harry, Prince Philip and Kate, who says Her Majesty 'wasn't forceful in any of her views'. - Flying Scotsman with Robson GreenE11
Flying Scotsman with Robson GreenThe presenter spends a year working with the team of engineers who have been commissioned to rebuild the most famous steam engine in the world. Starting in February, Robson is given the task of cutting off the front end of the Scotsman and welding on a whole piece, and sets out to Durham, where he discovers how the invention of the steam engine helped to change the world. After a year in the workshop, the iconic train is ready for its first test run, and Robson realises a lifelong dream and gets to ride on the footplate as it sets off. - Her Majesty's Prison: NorwichE12
Her Majesty's Prison: NorwichThe doors to Her Majesty's Prison Norwich in Norfolk are flung open in this revealing documentary that shines a light on the men behind bars and the families they leave behind on the outside. When coping with the harsh realities of prison life, family can be a lifeline for inmates. By working with offenders and their loved ones to keep those families together, the prison hopes to break the cycle of offending and change lives. - Crash: Anatomy Of An AccidentE13
Crash: Anatomy Of An AccidentCrash: Anatomy of An Accident “I know that there’s going to be more cars hitting, I know that there’s going to be more noise, I know there’s going to be danger but we’re running towards the accident not away from it. It’s just this overwhelming feeling that you’ve got to get people out”. - Jill Hudson, car passenger This new single documentary for ITV focuses on the personal stories of victims caught up in a major road crash involving 130 vehicles and 300 people. On the morning of September 5, 2013, dozens of cars, lorries, vans and motorbikes crashed into one another in thick fog on a 100ft high bridge linking Sheppey Island in Kent with the mainland. Shocking pictures of cars and other vehicles caught up in the mayhem topped newspaper websites and social media as the fog cleared and the news began to break. At the time, police described the fact no-one had died as miraculous. Told from the points of view of those at the heart of the accident, this programme uses testimony from individuals trapped in vehicles, those injured in the incident, and the rescuers who freed them with dramatic reconstructions alongside archive news footage to build a vivid insight into how the people involved felt and acted in the moment and the way the Sheppey Crossing crash changed all their lives. The morning of the crash started normally for the drivers and passengers, who didn’t yet realise the fog that had descended on the bridge, had made driving conditions treacherous. Driver Lisa Snow says: “I just set my day as normal, woke up as normal. I was ready a little bit earlier so I thought, ‘Do you know what, I’ll leave five, ten minutes earlier today.’” Out on the dual carriageway, it quickly became apparent that crossing the bridge would require some care. Driver Graham Thwaites says: “On some days when it’s quite foggy you come up out of it, it can be clear as day. But that day it just didn’t happen. That just got worse an - The Million Dollar Fraudsters - How They Steal Your IDE15
The Million Dollar Fraudsters - How They Steal Your IDIn this new documentary for ITV, detectives hunt an elusive major criminal who has hijacked the credit card accounts and identities of hundreds of British victims. “Fraudsters will pose as whoever they need to be to elicit personal details from you. Whether they portray themselves on the phone to be a banking institution or some other corporate organisation, whatever they need to be they will be in order to commit fraud.” – Det. Chief Supt. David Clark, the City Of London Police. In this new documentary for ITV, detectives hunt an elusive major criminal who has hijacked the credit card accounts and identities of hundreds of British victims. Dubbed by detectives as ‘Mr Posh’, he is a master of disguise and accents. Every day he telephones the banks posing as different customers, impersonating everyone from a female pensioner to an Asian businessman. He’s tricked the banks and traumatised his victims, stealing tens of thousands of pounds a day. ‘Mr Posh’ has mastered a new crime known as telephone banking fraud, which increased by 95 per cent in the first six months of 2015 and resulted in thousands of British victims collectively losing over £14 million. With only a voice to go on, capturing ‘Mr Posh’ will not be easy. Over six months detectives from the City of London and Metropolitan Police use cutting-edge technology and good old-fashioned police work to unmask and capture an evasive criminal. Fraud - How They Steal Your ID is produced by Wild Pictures, the company behind acclaimed ITV documentariesHMP Aylesbury, Strangeways, Fraud Squad and Abducted. The documentary has exclusive access to the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit. Funded by the banks, detectives from the City of London and Metropolitan Police form a specialist unit who target the major criminals attacking our bank and credit card accounts. The big new threat the unit is facing is the so-called dark web. Stolen UK credit and debit cards are free - The Secret Life of a Bus GarageE19
The Secret Life of a Bus GarageEach morning hundreds of the capital's buses roll out from Stockwell Bus Garage, a place that helps to keep London's life-blood flowing. But it's the people who work here that make the bus garage truly extraordinary. Made up of hundreds of people from more than 80 nationalities it is the UK's most diverse workforce. This uplifting film tells the stories of these people. Akwasi is a Ghanaian Chief who has turned his back on the offer of tribal status (and seven wives) in order to drive the 170 to Putney. 73-year-old Nina was a Hungarian revolutionary and is 'the Queen of the Garage' having driven the 87 to Wandsworth for thirty years. As the son of a London bus driver becomes the capital's new mayor, The Secret Life of a Bus Garage introduces us to one of the most remarkable faces of modern Britain, but one we rarely see on our televisions. - The Hand of God - 30 Years OnE20
The Hand of God - 30 Years OnThis new documentary for ITV4 marks the 30th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s notorious ‘Hand of God’ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. Featuring contributions from England players who played in the match including Gary Lineker, Glenn Hoddle, Kenny Sansom, Terry Butcher, Steve Hodge and Peter Shilton, past whom Maradona punched the ball into the net, the programme reflects on the match itself in front of 114,000 fans in the Azteca Stadium, England’s performance at the tournament, and the game’s political dimension, four years after the Falklands War. It also features their views on the duality of Maradona - and the fact that just four minutes after cheating to score, he embarked on a driving run to score one of the great goals in World Cup history before inspiring his team to glory in the final. - Oscar Pistorius - The InterviewE21
Oscar Pistorius - The InterviewIn Oscar Pistorius: The Interview, the former Paralympian speaks to investigative journalist, Mark Williams-Thomas, in his first television interview about the night he shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013. In the programme, Pistorius speaks as he prepares to return to jail having been convicted of murder after his original conviction of culpable homicide was overturned by South Africa's Supreme Court. Pistorius is interviewed at his uncle's home, where he is living while awaiting sentencing, which is expected to be delivered later this month. In the documentary, Pistorius gives his account of what happened the night he killed his girlfriend and is questioned about key details of the prosecution case which resulted in his conviction. He also talks about his relationship with Reeva, the allegations of his previous abusive behaviour towards her and and his previous use of firearms. The Steenkamp family were asked to take part in this programme, but declined. - Britain’s Favourite DogsE23
Britain’s Favourite DogsDogs have been our best friends for thousands of years. Nine million of us - almost a quarter of all households in the UK - share our homes with them. Based on a survey of 1,000 dog owners across the nation, Britain’s Favourite Dogs, will reveal our most popular breeds, what makes us fall head over heels for a particular type of dog, and discover how our favourites have changed over the years. In our countdown of the top ten breeds, we’ll meet some of Britain’s most outstanding pooches, and find out which breed emerges as top dog. - The Queen's 90th Birthday CelebrationE25
The Queen's 90th Birthday CelebrationAnt and Dec host this spectacular event in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen to mark the monarch's 90th birthday. Held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, the best of British talent joins more than 900 horses and 1,500 participants for this special celebration of the Queen's life. Stars taking to the stage include Dame Helen Mirren, Dame Shirley Bassey, Kylie Minogue, Andrea Bocelli, Gary Barlow, Damian Lewis, Jess Glynne, Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter, Alfie Boe, James Blunt, Katherine Jenkins, Beverley Knight, Jennifer Saunders, Alan Titchmarsh and Martin Clunes. Appearing in the arena are The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Chilean Huasos, Azerbaijani horses and riders and over 100 pipers. The show includes rare archive footage and tells the story of the Queen's remarkable life, from her birth in 1926 - when she never could have thought of being monarch - to a reign which has spanned more than 60 years and has included three jubilees, lasting longer than any other sovereign. - Living with QuadsE26
Living with QuadsAny parent knows the challenges that a new baby brings, from the culture shock of nappy changes and sleepless nights to the realisation that time is no longer your own. Now imagine that multiplied by four. This one-off documentary follows the ups and downs of family life for people with quadruplets, meeting families with children of different ages - from babies to 10-year-olds - to reveal the joys, the occasional heartaches and the sacrifices that are necessary when a family expands by four overnight. - Where Are They Now? The ReunionsE27
Where Are They Now? The ReunionsDocumentary reuniting the various members of ensemble TV shows, films and music acts, and providing fans with a chance to catch up with what their favourite stars have been up to since moving on from the performances that helped them shoot to fame. The remaining members of the Scottish pop act Bay City Rollers reunite for a comeback gig in their hometown of Edinburgh, and reminisce about their 1970s heyday, while the cast of the famous Oxo advertisements get together to recall working with Lynda Bellingham, who died in 2014. Also featured are 1980s reggae outfit Musical Youth, and the `boys' of Walthamstow-based 1990s boy band East 17. - Myleene Klass: Single Mums on BenefitsE28
Myleene Klass: Single Mums on BenefitsThe musician investigates the truth about single mothers who receive benefits and asks whether it really is an easy life, or more a case of a living on the breadline. As one of Britain's two million single parents, Myleene Klass struggles with a stigma she feels is still attached to her single mother status as she raises daughters Ava and Hero. She talks to self-proclaimed `Welfare Queen' Marie Buchanan, an unemployed single mother of eight children who caused outrage when she publicly declared her £26,000 benefits weren't enough. The presenter also heads to North Wales to live with a single mum of three, who is struggling to make ends meet on benefits. - All New It'll Be Alright On The NightE29
All New It'll Be Alright On The NightGriff Rhys Jones returns to showcase another selection of hilarious film and TV outtakes rescued from the cutting-room. Among the stars whose gaffes are highlighted in this edition are Elton John, David Beckham and Ricky Gervais, and fumbled takes from the sets of Coronation Street, Mr Selfridge and EastEnders also make an appearance. Plus, mistakes from The One Show demonstrate the perils of live TV, and Jeremy Kyle has a painful encounter with a stray camera. - Fraud: How They Steal Your IDE30
Fraud: How They Steal Your IDOne-off programme examining how organised crime has moved online in parallel with the rise of internet banking and online shopping, and how one man in particular became prolific in cheating people out of millions. Using data hacks, spam email and malware, criminal gangs are now able to steal account details, then freely trade them on the so-called dark web. Getting personal, they will telephone their victims convincing them to transfer money into an account they control, or will extract personal information which allows them to clear bank security and takeover bank or credit card accounts. One man has taken this fraud to another level. Every day he calls the banks masquerading as a different customer. Dubbed by detectives Mr Posh he is a master of disguise and accents. He impersonates the voice of everyone from an Asian businessman to a female pensioner. Mr Posh has tricked the banks, traumatised his victims and stolen tens of thousands of pounds in one day. - You Saw Them Here FirstE31
You Saw Them Here FirstAnother collection of TV appearances by stars before they became household names. This edition features such famous faces as Sheridan Smith, Daniel Craig, Idris Elba, Paloma Faith, Bradley Walsh and Stephen Fry as you have never seen them before. There are further surprises to be had in the celebrity video booth as stars including Arabella Weir, Judy Parfitt, Neil Dudgeon, Danny John Jules and Emmerdale's Meg Johnson face up to their TV past. - CCTV - Neighbourhood WatchingE32
CCTV - Neighbourhood WatchingDocumentary exploring the rise in British domestic CCTV use through the extraordinary footage captured by home surveillance cameras, and the dramatic, funny and bizarre stories of those behind - and in front of - the lens. From mysterious acts of car vandalism in a picturesque village to a decade-long neighbourhood dispute and an outrageous garden robbery, this film explores the growing impact of domestic CCTV on our lives. - I Am Team GBE33
I Am Team GBITV are switching off all their channels for one hour today to give you the opportunity to get out and get active with I Am Team GB. It could be the nation's biggest free sports day! Go to IAmTeamGB.com for more information. This is the 1 minute 30 second start and 30 second end of the hour of no programming across ITV's UK channels. I'm uploading this just for a few days for those that are interested! I believe, excluding strikes, this is the first time ITV has voluntarily shut down all it's channels, and all of them displayed these messages during 09:30 and 10:30 on Saturday 27th August on a repeated loop. Why not also take the time to try out a new sport in the wake of the Olympics! - Ellie Simmonds: Swimming with DolphinsE34
Ellie Simmonds: Swimming with DolphinsThe gold-medal winning Paralympic athlete takes a rare break in her extensive training regime to fulfil a childhood dream - to swim with wild dolphins. Since the moment she first learned to swim at the age of three, Ellie has been inspired by the prospect of one day taking to the water alongside these ocean-bound mammals. However, an intense fear of open water means she has never dived in the ocean. Now, she sets out on a journey to conquer her phobias, one that takes her from Cardigan Bay in Wales to southern Mozambique, and the coastal waters of Ponta do Ouro. Along the way, she offers swimming lessons to young orphans, meets champion free-diver Hanli Prinsloo, and has an unexpected encounter with migrating humpback whales. - The Murder of Sadie HartleyE35
The Murder of Sadie HartleyOn 17 August 2016, Sarah Williams and Katrina Walsh were found guilty of the murder of Sadie Hartley. This dramatic new ITV documentary tells the gripping story of how detectives solved this truly vicious and shocking murder - from the first call to the crime scene, through to the convictions of the killers. - The Nation's Favourite Carpenters SongE36
The Nation's Favourite Carpenters SongRichard Carpenter takes a seat at the piano to celebrate some of the musical hits he achieved alongside his sister Karen between 1969 and 1983. Over the course of 13 years, the California-born pair recorded 11 albums, 31 singles, and a selection of TV specials, and hit the top of the US charts with three number-one releases. However, their career was cut short by Karen's death in 1983, as the result of heart failure brought on her eating disorder. This programme charts the highs and devastating lows of the brother-sister duo's remarkable time in the limelight, and makes use of a new ITV poll revealing which Carpenters' song has been voted the UK's favourite. Features contributions by the Carpenters' friends and collaborators, including Burt Bacharach and Petula Clark, and famous fans such as Nicole Scherzinger, the Corrs, and Myleene Klass. - 9/11: Truth, Lies, and ConspiraciesE37
9/11: Truth, Lies, and Conspiracies“We’ve been begging our Government for 15 years… and we’re told it’s classified, top secret, you can’t know more details about the death of your Dad.” - Brett Eagleson, whose father Bruce died in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks Fifteen years after 9/11, this new documentary for ITV investigates serious concerns that the real story surrounding that fateful day is yet to be told. Ever since the attacks, conspiracy theories - some credible and some wacky - have persisted about what actually took place. Among those who contribute is Jimmy Walter, a millionaire businessman, who still believes that the attacks were staged by the US government to benefit the defence industry. Dylan Avery, who made ‘Loose Change,’ a documentary that questioned many of the official explanations about 9/11, tells the programme that many of the issues he raised have still not been adequately explained. But aside from these theories, the documentary asks how much is still to be revealed about the events of that day. It contains allegations from victims' families that the US administration has put its relationship with Saudi Arabia above the lives of their loved ones, and from former insiders who say how they believe the attacks could have been prevented and that mistakes made by the various intelligence agencies have been buried to protect them from further criticism. Jimmy Walter’s explanation for the collapse of the Twin Towers is that they were brought down by explosives and the images of the planes crashing into the buildings were computer graphics. He believes the US government had plenty of reasons for orchestrating such an attack. He says: “The military was getting their funding cut, the CIA was getting their funding cut." While his claims may sound like fantasy, others believe that the truth of what happened that sunny Tuesday morning still hasn’t been adequately revealed. Dylan Avery’s Loose Change documentary attracted millions of - Neighbourhood NightmaresE38
Neighbourhood NightmaresDocumentary exploring the changing face of neighbours, illustrating both bad behaviour and some of the more objectionable properties to live next door to. Some of the less-than-neighbourly behaviour featured includes a resident who attacked his neighbour on YouTube and a homeowner who discovered their front lawn had been secretly purchased by their neighbours. The programme also illustrates some undesirable amenities to have on the doorstep, from a round-the-clock abattoir to the ghostly rumble of a night-time tube - and one homeowner who was shocked to see a block of flats being erected right at the bottom of their garden. - Our Lives: The Boy Who’ll Never Grow UpE39
Our Lives: The Boy Who’ll Never Grow UpAs a tiny primordial dwarf, Nick Smith is not your average 21 year old. His mum has to buy him baby clothes and his younger brother towers over him. Despite the challenges, Nick is determined to fulfil his life's ambitions. - The Forgotten ChildrenE40
The Forgotten ChildrenThe heart-breaking stories of refugee orphans across Europe, including two children - Nagham and Mohamed - from the Syrian city of Aleppo, whose home is now a small tent in a derelict petrol station in northern Greece. The film also goes undercover to document the case of a 15-year-old Syrian boy who is imprisoned with adults in Greece and says he has been denied medical care for shotgun wounds, as he tries to be reunited with his parents in Turkey. Narrated by Caroline Catz. - Aberfan - The Young Wives ClubE42
Aberfan - The Young Wives ClubA mum recalls waving her small daughter, Annette, off to school, jollying her along in case she missed the bus. Annette, waved back and went on her way. “That was the last time I saw her.” It was 21 October 1966, in the Welsh mining village of Aberfan. At 9.15am, 150 tons of dense, soaking-wet coal spoil, a mass of slurry, slipped from a National Coal Board tip and engulfed the Pantglas Junior School. Annette was one of 116 children, along with 28 adults, who died. This hugely affecting documentary, without narration, lets the women of the Aberfan Young Wives club tell their stories of catastrophic loss. “I used to go up to the cemetery and sit there in the dark,” says one mother, who could barely cope with her bereavement. The culpable National Coal Board eventually paid £500 for the loss of each child. Summary Documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan colliery spoil tip collapse by meeting the group of mothers who have met every week since the disaster. On October 21, 1966, thousands of tonnes of mud, rock and coal waste crashed down the side of Mynydd Merthyr and into the village of Aberfan, South Wales. Homes were destroyed, and Pantgal Junior School was crushed under the debris, adding 116 children to the 28 adults who died that day. Making use of archive footage and first-hand testimonies, this film details how the women of the community developed a decades-long bond that helped them deal with their grief. - In the Shadow of Mary SeacoleE43
In the Shadow of Mary SeacoleActor David Harewood embarks on a personal three-year journey across Britain, Jamaica and Crimea following the creation of a major new statue of a woman who has always been a heroine of his, Mary Seacole - who is renowned for her work supporting sick and wounded servicemen during the Crimean War, as well as combatting racial prejudice. The statue of Mary Seacole is the first ever statue of a historical figure who was a woman of colour to be erected in Britain. - All About the McKenziesE44
All About the McKenziesSamuell McKenzie has ambitions of Hollywood superstardom but, following the breakdown of his relationship with the mother of his child, he finds his dreams confined by the walls of his parents' home. The McKenzies are a warm if eccentric West Indian family spanning three generations, able to turn the smallest drama into a crisis. In this pilot episode, Samuell gets an unexpected visit from his ex-girlfriend at his workplace, so he and his partner in crime Ian seek revenge on her new boyfriend. Meanwhile, little sister Angel shows how names can be misleading and Granddad bumps into an old face, re-igniting an old rivalry. - DropperzE45
DropperzComedy pilot. Three-man grime group Dropperz had a hit about a year ago, but have struggled to match it ever since. Their opportunistic record boss Dani has run out of patience with them after a series of lacklustre follow-up tracks and farcical headlines, and is thus unwilling to waste any more money on them. Group leader Flashman and his pals hope to convince Dani that their new track is a hit by putting together a decent music video, but what follows is a race against time to shoot the video at her house before she and her daughter return home. Can the guys overcome a series of hilarious mishaps and pull it off? - Sorry, I Didn't KnowE46
Sorry, I Didn't KnowSorry, I Didn't Know is a classic panel show with a twist and is hosted by Jimmy Akingbola. Two teams of comedians (Chizzy Akudolu, Jo Martin, Jimmy James Jones, Toby Williams, Paul Chowdhry, Judi Love) will take viewers on a tour of black history across the globe. Insightful, educational. bold, tongue-in-cheek and above all very funny, the teams will battle over four rounds as they unveil some interesting historical facts. - The Nation’s Favourite Elvis SongE48
The Nation’s Favourite Elvis SongA countdown of the King's 20 greatest hits, from Heartbreak Hotel to Hound Dog, It's Now or Never to Jailhouse Rock, as voted for by the British public. The programme, narrated by Zoe Ball, features archive footage and home movies, and contributions by different generations of stars who have been influenced by him, including Michael Buble, Cliff Richard, Cerys Matthews and Engelbert Humperdinck. There's also an interview with Elvis's ex-wife Priscilla Presley and stories from a host of songwriters, backing singers and musicians who worked with him - The Word Of ... The Pity Of War: The Loves And Lives Of The War PoetsE49
The Word Of ... The Pity Of War: The Loves And Lives Of The War PoetsThe story of the First World War poets Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen and Robert Graves, using their diaries and letters to tell the inside story of the war in their own words. - How To Remember EverythingE51
How To Remember EverythingThis documentary explores the incredible world of competitive memory. The average human brain is capable of remembering just four things at a time, so how are some people able to remember four hundred? This programme follows a group of British hopefuls as they take on the challenge of competing against the world's leading memory athletes at the World Memory Championships in China. How will they measure up? - Ferne and Vicky on the RoadE52
Ferne and Vicky on the RoadOne-off special featuring last year's I'm a Celeb top girls Vicky Pattison and Ferne McCann as they head off on a road trip along Italy's stunning Amalfi coast. The two reality stars are now the best of friends since their jungle experience, so what better way to unwind after the biggest year of their lives than a girly road trip? The pals definitely make their presence known as they try their hands at some of the local activities, including milking a buffalo, tackling some traditional dancing in traditional costumes and joining a local lemon farmer to find out first hand how limoncello is made. The girls also attempt jet boarding with different degrees of success! - When Phillip Met Prince Philip: 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardE55
When Phillip Met Prince Philip: 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardWhen Phillip Met Prince Philip: 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a brand new and unique documentary, which sees Phillip Schofield talking to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in the 60th Anniversary year of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). As The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award enters a landmark year, Phillip explores the work of the Charity through exclusive access to many major celebratory events, as well as speaking to members of the Royal Family, including The Duke of Edinburgh and The Earl and Countess of Wessex about their involvement. As well as attending a special Gold Award Presentation in the garden at Buckingham Palace, Phillip will look back at the early days of the DofE and gain a close perspective on The Duke of Edinburgh’s work and the dedicated effort the Charity makes in supporting the development of young people all over the world. Phillip will meet The Duke of Edinburgh as he reflects on the achievement award he set up in 1956 and talks about its positive impact on the young people who take part, and he will also speak with The Earl and Countess of Wessex about the global reach of the DofE as well as their own roles in the continuing success of the Charity. Additionally, to mark its 60th year, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has created a one-time-only Diamond Challenge and thrown its doors wide open to applicants of all ages, whether newcomers or former participants, encouraging them – Phillip Schofield included, who undertakes a wing walk - to carry out their own personal ‘challenge’ so that they can raise money for the DofE Charity and receive a special Diamond Anniversary Challenge Pin. 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a unique celebration of the six decades’ worth of work of the DofE, designed to encourage personal discovery and self-reliance, with millions of young people spanning 141 countries and territories having done their DofE since 1956; and where, in the UK alone, over 2.5 million - Hillsborough: Smears, Survivors and The Search For TruthE56
Hillsborough: Smears, Survivors and The Search For TruthNearly three decades after the Hillsborough disaster, reporter Peter Marshall - who was there on the day 96 people died - examines new evidence behind some of the shocking headlines and stories that smeared the Liverpool fans in 1989. In a special edition, this documentary in the Exposure strand also investigates concerns about how survivors, witnesses and their testimony were treated. - Prince Harry in AfricaE57
Prince Harry in AfricaThis brand new film for ITV follows HRH Prince Harry on his return to Lesotho, in Africa, to continue the work of Sentebale, the charity he set up in the country a decade ago. Prince Harry first travelled to the little known kingdom of Lesotho 12-years ago, shadowed by broadcaster Tom Bradby. It was there, after seeing the country’s disadvantaged children, that the Prince decided to follow in the humanitarian footsteps of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, and set up Sentebale (translated as Forget Me Not), which provides care, support and education to youth affected by HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana. This film will see Prince Harry set off on an unforgettable adventure, where cameras will bear witness to his travels through the beautiful and challenging scenery to remote locations with his deeply personal aim of discovering the stories that he wants to tell to the world. The film will also capture the moment that Prince Harry is reunited with Mutsu, a local teenager who the Prince met on his first visit to Lesotho, and with whom he has since remained in regular contact, both knowing firsthand what is was like growing up without a parent. Prince Harry said: “The last 10 years that I’ve been coming here, every single time we turn up somewhere, they’re always singing, it’s never shake hands, it’s sing, dance, embarrass yourself. Everywhere I look I can hear songs from 10 years ago in my head. To me, that’s what this country is about, you just feel welcome everywhere you go.” Featuring footage of Prince Harry getting his hands dirty helping out with the charity’s work on the ground and interacting with the local children, the film will discover how the Prince has come to have such an understanding of their problems and how this led him to set up his own initiative, with the aim of supporting orphans and vulnerable children and helping them through education. Also, in an interview with Bradby, the Prince will reveal his m - Paul O'Grady's Favourite Fairy TalesE58
Paul O'Grady's Favourite Fairy TalesPaul O’Grady’s Favourite Fairy Tales “It’s only when you get older that you wonder where did this come from, how did you invent a magic mirror, seven dwarves in a diamond mine, and why do children today, hundreds of years later, still find them fascinating?” Paul O’Grady travels to Germany and into the world of his fairy tale heroes – the Brothers Grimm. This is a world that inspired the children’s films we have all grown up with, but as Paul discovers, like with all forms of magic, there’s more to fairy tales than first meets the eye. On fairy tales, Paul says: “My first memory of a fairy tale is me dad taking me to the Essoldo (cinema) in Birkenhead to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. And we only got as far as the opening credits and the queen walking up the steps and the music to magic mirror on the wall, and I screamed the place down and I had to be taken out.” Paul explores the landscapes, picture-book castles and chocolate-box villages that inspired his favourite stories; from the land of the Seven Dwarfs to the castle where a Rapunzel is said to have been held. Paul says: “I’ve always found fairy tales intriguing - stories of cursed princesses, evil queens, charming princes, and above all, a happy ending. For years I’ve been playing those well-known characters on stage in panto, and children love them. So I became fascinated by the origins of the tales.” Amidst this fantasy world of wonder, magic and enchantment, there’s a real life narrative of how Paul’s own favourite stories - Cinderella, Little Red Riding hood, Snow White, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty - were put together and how they have evolved over the centuries. This is a story of darkness as well as light that’s as fascinating as the fairy tales themselves. - Hilda Ogden's Last Ta-ra-A Tribute to Jean Alexander
E59Hilda Ogden's Last Ta-ra-A Tribute to Jean AlexanderA tribute to former Coronation Street star Jean Alexander, who died in October, featuring contributions from former colleagues William Roache, Michael Le Vell and Sally Dynevor, who also enjoy watching classic moments in a special recreation of Stan and Hilda Ogden's famous living room. Younger members of the Corrie cast also celebrate Hilda's legacy and famous fans, including Paul O'Grady, provide their own memories. - Pompeii with Michael Buerk
E60Pompeii with Michael BuerkPompeii with Michael Buerk is a brand new documentary which 'resurrects' a city famously buried under volcanic ash almost 2,000 years ago, using cutting edge CGI and historical expertise to lift Pompeii from the ashes and bring it back to life. Drawing on the expertise of world-class experts and leading CGI animators, the one-hour programme will recreate ancient Pompeii as a photorealistic virtual city. Buerk will take viewers through 24 hours in the city – from the commute to work in the morning, to brutal sports at noon and a plenitude of vices by night. The stories of how people lived will be underpinned by archaeological research, and access to the very latest 3D terrain mapping of this ancient city. Pompeii has fascinated and inspired for many years, and now, using the latest research and technology, viewers will be able to discover the city more closely than ever before, providing a valuable and vivid picture of what it was like to live in Roman times. Pompeii with Michael Buerk: the city frozen for millennia by a volcanic eruption, and now revived for television. - When Football Changed ForeverE61
When Football Changed ForeverThe dramatic story of the 1991/92 Football League Division One season - the final campaign before the Premier League began. Leeds United overcame fierce rivals Manchester United to emerge as champions, thanks to a certain Frenchman named Eric Cantona, but behind the scenes, the makeup of English League football was to change forever. - Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me
E62Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and MeDownton Abbey’s Mr Carson may have hung up his butler’s jacket for good, but even as his final scenes were being shot, actor Jim Carter was already at work on a remarkable and long-cherished film about the King of Skiffle, 1950s singer Lonnie Donegan. In Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me, the actor shares his life-long passion, which began aged 11 when he saw Lonnie play at a seaside variety theatre on a summer holiday, as he tells the story of his profound impact on pop culture and a generation of British musicians who went on to conquer the world. - The Ivy
E63The IvyDocumentary going behind the scenes as eminent restaurant The Ivy undergoes its first major renovation in 25 years. The programme follows director Fernando Peire and executive chef Gary Lee as they oversee the London institution's re-launch. Features interviews with clientele, including Calvin Klein, Dame Joan Collins, Maggi Hambling, Ronald Harwood, Tracey Emin and Julian Fellowes. - Euro 96: The Summer Football Came HomeE64
Euro 96: The Summer Football Came HomeThe documentary features interviews with former England manager Terry Venables, defender Stuart Pearce, goalkeeper David Seaman and striker Teddy Sheringham. Highlights on the field also included Paul Gascoigne’s individual brilliance against Scotland, Stuart Pearce’s moment of redemption against Spain and the all-round excellence of England’s demolition of the Dutch.
