ITV Documentaries
Season 2018
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Documentaries broadcast on ITV.
Where to Watch Season 2018
57 Episodes
- School for StammerersE2
School for StammerersA one-off documentary that follows the emotional journey of six individuals as they attempt to achieve the one thing that could change their lives - control of their stammer. A lorry driver, a teacher, a pharmacist, a professional photographer, and two school boys have all agreed to undergo a course that claims that it can transform a stammerer's speech in just four days. The course uses physical and psychological techniques and can be life-changing, but it is not for the faint-hearted. - Britain's Favourite Dogs: Top 100E3
Britain's Favourite Dogs: Top 100Sara Cox and Ben Fogle reveal the top 100 dog breeds in Britain, having surveyed 10,000 people on the type of canine they own. Famous faces including Geri Halliwell, Simon Gregson, Gabby Logan, Michael Ball, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby introduce viewers to their four-legged friends, and Prince Harry also makes an appearance during the countdown - James Bulger: A Mother's Story with Trevor McDonaldE5
James Bulger: A Mother's Story with Trevor McDonaldIn February 1993 an unprecedented crime shocked Britain and reverberated around the world. Denise’s son, two-year-old James Bulger was abducted from a shopping centre in Liverpool and brutally murdered by two 10-year-old boys. Trevor McDonald broke the news to the nation in his role as anchor of ITV’s News at Ten. - John Worboys: The Taxi Cab Rapist with Susanna ReidE7
John Worboys: The Taxi Cab Rapist with Susanna ReidCab driver John Worboys is thought to have attacked more than 100 women. The parole board says he is now fit to be released, less than 10 years after he was convicted for drugging and sexually assaulting 12 of those victims. Susanna Reid tells the story of the taxi cab rapist, talking to some of his victims, those who knew him and the people who want to know if he is really no longer a threat. - Martin Luther King by Trevor McDonaldE10
Martin Luther King by Trevor McDonaldIn this intensely moving and definitive one-hour documentary, Trevor McDonald travels America to cover a story he has always wanted to explore: the life of the Civil Rights icon, Martin Luther King. Starting with the monumental ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech in Washington, this films sees McDonald discover how King became a Civil Rights leader almost by accident. He visits Alabama and the cities of Montgomery, Birmingham and Selma, where King was met with the ugly face of bigotry and violence. He goes to King’s first married home, and to the motel in Memphis, Tennessee where he was assassinated. Made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s death in April 1968, McDonald interviews King’s key allies veteran singer Harry Belafonte, Congressman John Lewisand Ambassador Andrew Young. He tracks down rarely interviewed women who helped King behind the scenes such as his assistant Willie Pearl Mackey King – speaking for the first time on British television - who typed up the address that became known as the ‘I Have A Dream’ speech. He finds the child protestors and young students who risked their own lives to support their hero as he fought for Civil Rights. McDonald uncovers new sides to the story. He reads chilling excerpts from the Georgia Code Book of 1933 a book that included petty rules governing the segregation of every aspect of black lives, when King was growing up. He discovers the words ‘I Have A Dream’ were off the cuff, never intended to be in the speech. He meets a former member the Ku Klux Klan who confesses in a different life he would have targeted McDonald, because of the colour of his skin. He interviews an expert on the horrors of lynching in 20th century America, and asks black role models Naomi Campbell, General Colin Powell and the Reverend Al Sharpton what Martin Luther King means to them. - The Queen's Green PlanetE16
The Queen's Green PlanetHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II talks to Sir David Attenborough about her ambitious legacy project the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy which aims to create a global network of protected forests in each of the 53 Commonwealth countries. The programme is based on a project called The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a plan to create a network of forest conservation projects dedicated to the Queen in all 53 countries of the Commonwealth. Prince Charles, as well as Princes William and Harry, have all been helping to promote the canopy scheme across the world from the Caribbean to Canada and from Australia to Africa. The programme also follows film-maker and campaigner Angelina Jolie, who helped with the canopy project in Namibia – where one of her children was born. - The London Palladium: The Greatest Stage on EarthE21
The London Palladium: The Greatest Stage on EarthIn this special one-off documentary, host Bradley Walsh relates the history of the London Palladium and how it came to be one of Britain's most famous theatres. Bradley goes behind the scenes to discover the Palladium's history, its backstage secrets, and meets many of the stars who have performed on its stage through the years. While on his journey, Bradley also unearths some long-lost footage of Morecambe and Wise and premieres some rare archive footage that has never been broadcast before. - The Queen's Coronation in ColourE22
The Queen's Coronation in ColourAlexander Armstrong looks back on the coronation for the 65th anniversary, and introduces some of the best quality colour footage of the event that survives to this day. Trevor McDonald, Len Goodman, Michael Crawford and Alison Steadman share their memories of the festivities, while royal insiders including Prince Michael of Kent recall being directly involved in the historic moment. - Grenfell The First 24 HoursE23
Grenfell The First 24 HoursMarking the first anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy, this one-off special focuses on the survivors' stories, piecing together the timeline of the tragic events that unfolded. Starting at the first report of the blaze at 12.54am on June 14 and continuing through to the moment the London Fire Brigade brought the fire under control 24 hours later, this film provides a vivid insight into the tragedy by using the testimony of survivors, eyewitnesses, people that lost loved ones and a firefighter - The Murder of Rhys Jones: Police TapesE26
The Murder of Rhys Jones: Police TapesWhen 11-year-old Rhys Jones was shot dead on his way home from weekly football practice in 2007, his family were left shattered and police were left with a case that seemed impenetrable. But when certain names were mentioned again and again, the police planted secret bugs in the homes of these gang members. Here, Susanna Reid gains unprecedented access to the subsequent recordings, where those responsible admit their part and the lengths they would go to cover up the crime. She also talks to Rhys's parents, Mel and Steve, about the impact of this appalling crime - The Big NHS SingalongE27
The Big NHS SingalongA brand new one-off ITV event will capture the NHS Choir being joined by popstars and celebrities in a unique, live singalong celebrating the NHS 70th anniversary. On the 4th July 2018, the night before the NHS's 70th birthday, a host of famous stars will assemble to raise much-needed cash for the service. - The Detectives: The Farmhouse RobberyE31
The Detectives: The Farmhouse RobberyThis new documentary tells the inside story of how detectives from Lancashire Police investigate serious crimes like armed robbery and domestic assault - from the first call to the crime scene, through to charging the suspects. In this programme, detectives investigate an armed robbery at a remote farmhouse where the owner was tied up and various items stolen including seven hunting rifles and his car. Detectives also seek the truth when a baby is severely injured during a shocking incident of domestic violence. - Our Everest Challenge with Ben Fogle & Victoria PendletonE33
Our Everest Challenge with Ben Fogle & Victoria PendletonIn a ground-breaking documentary, Our Everest Challenge With Ben Fogle & Victoria Pendleton, broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle faces the challenge of a lifetime, alongside his friend and double Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton CBE. For Ben, it is the story of a boyhood dream, to scale Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, at an altitude of 8,848 metres. After two years of preparation, CNN Vision exclusively follows the pair to the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, from where they trek into the Himalayas to Everest Base Camp; here they will acclimatize and hone their skills before making their summit attempt. Ben and Victoria will be guided by world-renowned British mountaineer Kenton Cool, a veteran of twelve Everest summits, more than any other European climber. As they head up the mountain, into the notorious “death zone”, physical exhaustion, extreme conditions and misfortune will test the pair to their limits, 65 years after Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers known to have reached the summit. Since that day in 1953, more than 4000 people have successfully climbed Everest but nearly 300 climbers have died on ‘her’ icy slopes. As Ben and Victoria begin their expedition and face their fears, they know Everest will be life-changing. - To Catch A Serial Killer - With Trevor McDonaldE35
To Catch A Serial Killer - With Trevor McDonaldThis new one-off documentary in ITV’s Crime & Punishment season tells the story of detective Steve Fulcher, who by questioning serial killer Christopher Halliwell at a burial site elicited a confession to not just that murder but a second too - and in the process destroyed his own career. Presented by Sir Trevor McDonald and featuring new interviews, rare archive footage and reconstructions, this documentary provides a vivid insight into Halliwell’s horrific crimes through the words of the detective leading the investigation, key local journalists and relatives of the victims. - The Hunt for the Birmingham BombersE37
The Hunt for the Birmingham BombersJohn Ware tracks down police officers and former members of the IRA and speaks to relatives of the victims as he tries to find who was behind the Birmingham pub bombings of 1974. He reveals new evidence about the attacks that killed 21 and injured 220, and confronts one of the prime suspects - Police In Danger Caught on CameraE38
Police In Danger Caught on CameraDocumentary examining what happens when police officers charged with keeping the public safe come under attack. The programme features dramatic footage filmed by body cameras worn by officers themselves, from the cops who bravely apprehended Wales's most wanted man, to the officer who was nearly killed by a man wielding a 4ft-long Samurai sword - The Royal Wedding - A Family CelebrationE40
The Royal Wedding - A Family CelebrationA special programme looking back at the Royal Wedding of HRH Princess Eugenie of York and Mr Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel, Windsor. A look back at the wedding of HRH Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank, which took place at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Similarly to the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in May, Princess Eugenie invited 1,200 members of the public to the event, and a promenade through Windsor followed the ceremony - The Parachute Murder PlotE41
The Parachute Murder PlotIn this new documentary in ITV’s Crime & Punishment season, Fiona Bruce gains exclusive access to never seen before police tapes from the investigation into army sergeant Emile Cilliers, who attempted to murder his wife by tampering with her parachute. - Moped Muggers: Caught on CameraE42
Moped Muggers: Caught on CameraMoped Muggings: Caught on Camera features some of the most shocking footage of crimes on two wheels. The number of crimes carried out by moped riders has soared. In this programme we’ll not only hear from people caught up in the drama - but watch it unfold. Featuring a courier brutally attacked for his bike, a jeweller who fought back against thieves riding a moped, plus astonishing video of police pursuits. The show also offers insights from former officers and moped crime experts, including advice on how to avoid becoming a victim. - Harry & Meghan - The First TourE44
Harry & Meghan - The First TourAlmost six months on from their wedding at Windsor Castle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex set off on their first official royal tour. In this special documentary, ITV's royal editor Chris Ship follows Prince Harry and Meghan on their 16-day trip across the South Pacific, taking in the sights of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. Kicking off with the Invictus Games in Sydney, the programme takes a look at issues highlighted by the tour and which lie close to the prospective parents' hearts - Billy Connolly's Ultimate World TourE49
Billy Connolly's Ultimate World TourThe comedian looks back on 25 years of travelogues from his latest destination - his new home in Florida. The film blends archive footage of Billy's globetrotting adventures with interviews as he settles into his new life in the US, going fishing at dawn, meeting an alligator caller in the Everglades and enjoying time with his wife Pamela. Billy Connolly takes you on a tour of his home in Florida. The journey is intercut with Billy reflecting on 25 years of distinctive and joyful global travelogues. - Best Christmas Ever with Alexander ArmstrongE51
Best Christmas Ever with Alexander ArmstrongThe presenter is joined by a selection of celebrity guests for this festive special celebrating all the things that go into a perfect Christmas and setting out to answer an important seasonal question - what is the best bit? Each of Alexander's guests makes the case for their favourite part of the holiday, and at the end of the show, the studio audience will cast their votes on which one they think is most important. A house band is on hand to provide some seasonal live music to accompany the festivities. - 20 Years of The Black Eyed PeasE52
20 Years of The Black Eyed PeasOne of the best-selling groups of all time, with a phenomenal 76 million record sales, The Black Eyed Peas have won the love of the UK and the world. This year will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo celebrate 20 years at the top, and viewers are being invited along to chart their incredible journey. Joanna Lumley presents this very special one-hour spectacular to feature exclusive performances of some of the global super group’s greatest hits. A whole host of international celebrities and faces from the music industry, as well as the friends and family that have shaped their lives, will share their insights into the group and what makes them such a unique and special act. Away from the bright lights on stage, the show will take a look back at how The Black Eyed Peas came to be. Starting with going right back to their childhoods, friends and family share their memories of those early beginnings and how they watched the group grow. The story will pick up from how and when they met, right through to their breakout album Elephunk and the ongoing international success they enjoy today. Returning to Los Angeles, the trio will all be going back to their childhood neighbourhoods. They’ll be taking a trip back to the club where they were discovered - Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip - and first got signed to a record deal. And they’ll also be revisiting the studio where they recorded many of their big hits and reminiscing about that time. Back in the UK, as they take to the stage to perform, there will be surprises in store with some of music's most renowned names joining them for special performances of their biggest hits. - Torvill & DeanE53
Torvill & DeanOne-off drama following Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's humble beginnings and family life in Nottingham, and how they came together to forge an ice-dancing partnership that would see them secure their place in sporting history with 12 perfect 6.0s at the 1984 Winter Olympics for their famous Bolero routine. Will Tudor and Poppy Lee Friar star as the duo, with Stephen Tompkinson, Anita Dobson, Dean Andrews, Jaime Winstone, Christine Bottomley, Annabelle Apsion and Jo Hartley - The London Studios: Home Of The Stars
E55The London Studios: Home Of The StarsAs ITV's South Bank studios close down after nearly 50 years, a whole heap of celebs become genuinely emotional about the building they call their second home. Some return: Hale and Pace, Sally James, Dickie Davies to reminisce while others tell stories about their shows. - Princess Diana: A Life After DeathE57
Princess Diana: A Life After DeathDiana, Princess of Wales' death set the British nation thinking about the monarchy, and a strange atmosphere existed throughout the nation in the unstable summer of 1997. Prime minister Tony Blair had just won an election with a landslide majority and the tabloid press were pursuing Diana everywhere. Events were already leading to a full-scale crisis and the sudden and unexpected death of Diana changed the country.
