Channel 5 (UK) Documentaries - Episodes- Followmy.tv

A different take on the purpose, design and significance of the pyramids in Egypt.

This documentary brings this incredible story up to date, catching up with Choppers, one of the last surviving tea chimps, at Twycross Zoo. When Choppers is ... read more

Narrated by comic Iain Lee and with commentary by comedian and cat-lover Susan Calman, the show includes priceless clips of cats playing musical instruments,... read more

Takes a look at a night out on the tiles in Southampton where there is trouble at the taxi ranks. Elsewhere, the medical team on the SOS bus have to deal wit... read more

Brand new documentary using 3D laser scanners to virtually re-create Rome's Colosseum and uncover some of its engineering mysteries.

This programme reconstructs the many layers of facial cosmetic surgery that the Peter Pan of pop underwent during his life and asks what drove him to have so... read more

London, 1888. A killer known by the name of Jack the Ripper brutally murders five prostitutes. Though the killings make the world's headlines, the slayer's i... read more

From fishermen who believe that their livelihoods are being destroyed by EU legislation to those who blame immigration for all of the UK's ills, UKIP support... read more

Lee had a number two hit in 1969 and the 75-year-old now lives in Majorca with his Danish girlfriend Bettina, who is just 25 years old.Colin recently turned ... read more

This one-off documentary tells some unbelievable stories about members of UK police forces who have been jailed for breaking the law. One police officer subs... read more

Kyle, 31, lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has multiple older women on the go, the oldest of whom is 92-year-old great-granny Marge. The couple have be... read more

Documentary focusing on Aidan Smith, a boy with an extremely rare condition characterised by lumps and growths covering a large percentage of his body. The p... read more

Mike, Keith, Nick and Russian are four fathers from different backgrounds who collectively have over 70 children with more than 40 women. While some of them... read more

Documentary looking back at the shocking events in Britain over the last 50 years.

Documentary about three people who have transformed themselves from head to toe with an array of tattoos, piercings and body alterations, looking at the effe... read more

Documentary bringing to life the horrific events when Cunard's flagship passenger liner, RMS Lusitania, was sunk by a torpedo from a German U-boat on 7th May... read more

Documentary series about the growing trend among mums to kit out their babies and toddlers in top-to-toe glamour. Former glamour model Lisa Marie enters her ... read more

This programme explores the prophecies of Armageddon and compares them to newly uncovered scientific facts. Is 'The Apocalypse' simply a first-century poetic... read more

Furious felines and crazy kitties are captured on camera in this insightful documentary.

Meet the cat lovers who take feline worship to a whole new level.

August 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of one of the most infamous, almost legendary events in modern history, one that changed the world and contemporary wa... read more

This one-off documentary showcases some very desirable houses, formerly owned by local authorities, some of which are now worth well over a million pounds. T... read more

There are one million caravans in Britain and more than 400 caravan clubs. The mobile holiday homes have never been more popular—the industry is currently wo... read more

Employers face a yearly bill of around £9billion for sick pay, with as many as 960,000 employees on sick leave for a month or more each year. One in three Br... read more

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Eight-year-old Kaleem suffers from macrodactyly or local gigantism - his hands measure 13 inches from wrist to fingertips. Cameras follow as he undergoes... read more

Sinkholes can occur gradually when the surface subsides into bowl shaped depressions or suddenly when the ground gives way. These geological hazards have swa... read more

Documentary. The extraordinary story of conjoined twins Krista and Tatiana, sisters who share parts of their brains as well as some remarkable abilities.

This programme tells some frightening stories of ordinary people from the UK whose lives have been turned upside down when they, or their loved ones, have fo... read more

Documentary showing the realities of life on welfare, this programme checks in to one of the many hotels being used to home people on benefits.

Documentary about fanatical cat lovers, including a woman who has adopted over 1,000 local strays, a cat show exhibitor and the woman who runs Newcastle’s fi... read more

11-year-old Jessica and her three sisters live with their mother near Clacton. Money was already tight, but since their dad left the family has fallen on eve... read more

Meet the patients who are costing the NHS a fortune. They have been dubbed ‘scroungers’ for expecting the NHS to pick up the pieces of their bad habits, but ... read more

Revealing how CCTV is being used to make our streets safer. From footage of armed robbery to road rage and high speed pursuits of dangerous criminals, this p... read more

With first-hand testimony from three women — one an ex-Scientologist, the other two former Jehovahʼs Witnesses — and input from experts, this programme looks... read more

One-off documentary exploring the largest animals ever to exist on Earth. Learn about a bird with the wingspan of a fighter jet, or a snake that could swallo... read more

Looking at some large families whose sole source of income is benefits. Cases featured include Paula who has seven children after first falling pregnant at t... read more

Meet the pets who will do anything to escape a trip to the vets.

Sepp Blatter and the FIFA corruption scandal. The sporting scandal which led to the most powerful man in world football coming under criminal investigation. read more

Documentary taking a warm and celebratory look at the countless ways the Star Wars universe has inspired fans all over the globe. Whether it be adhering to t... read more

Documentary taking a behind-scenes look at how a multi-billion pound movie franchise came to be, including reflections from all those involved in the origina... read more

Clip show featuring some of the greatest achievments in science fiction cinema, from the most terrifying creatures ('Alien') to the deepest space exploration... read more

Charting our enduring love affair with the ultimate Swedish pop stars, who sold more than 378 million albums worldwide, the show takes viewers on a trip back... read more

Special one-off programme focusing on people who are overweight but under age. Holly is 14, twice her recommended BMI and has been offered a gastric band. 15... read more

Documentary about people who celebrate Christmas all year round, including a man for whom every day is Christmas Day, a Welsh great-grandma obsessed with Chr... read more

The Baker Street Heist spawned countless tales and rumours over the years. The story even became the subject of a movie, ʻThe Bank Jobʼ, starring Jason Stath... read more

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Last in a series of retrospectives looks at influential and controversial comedy moments, including The Young Ones, Life of Brian, Joan Rivers' debut on The ... read more

Clip show looking at the stars, groups and events that have shaped popular music, from Madonna's controversial 'Like a Prayer' video to the global impact of ... read more

Lauren Laverne presents a countdown of some of the most memorable moments from the decade, a period shaped by the rise of reality TV and social media. World-... read more

Cold Feet star Helen Baxendale presents a countdown of memorable moments from the 1990s. The show features news stories including the death of Diana, Princes... read more

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Brand new documentary featuring four women who are big and proud, including Mikel with eight-feet-wide hips, plus-size model Claudia and Denise who sells cli... read more

This wondrous selection box is a treat for the entire family as it counts down the top ten comedy double acts, honouring Morecambe and Wise, French and Saund... read more

In Britain thousands of teens are battling with a debilitating memory disorder every day. The amnesia kicks in as soon as they wake up. They cannot remember ... read more

Documentary about Myra Hindley, examining her psyche, the nature of her relationship with Ian Brady, her background, and time in prison. Includes interviews ... read more