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Channel 5 (UK) Documentaries Season 2016

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2016x01 World’s Most Dangerous Prison aired Jan 04, 2016

Crime journalist Paul Connolly spends a week immersed inside one of the world’s most dangerous prisons- Danli Jail, Honduras, where the 700 inmates are in ch... read more

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2016x02 I'm an Alcoholic: My name is... aired Jan 13, 2016

Documentary telling the frank story of eight people's relationship with alcohol, including 50-year-old John, who recalls his first alcoholic experience at th... read more

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2016x03 Ancient Mysteries: Americas Hidden Pyramid City aired Feb 01, 2016

A team of experts uses cutting-edge technology to examine the history of a Native American people who built a thriving metropolis in what is now Illinois, tr... read more

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2016x04 Prison Brides aired Feb 09, 2016

Documentary about four women about to tie the knot with partners who are serving long prison sentences, including one woman who became aware of her husband-t... read more

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2016x05 Bankrupt & Broke: When Celebs Go Bust aired Feb 12, 2016

Countdown show exploring how a celebrity lifestyle led to bankruptcy for a number of famous faces, including Abz from boyband 5ive, snooker player Willie Tho... read more

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2016x06 Bus Pass Beauty Queens aired Jan 06, 2016

Miss Senior America is the world's biggest beauty pageant for women over 60.

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2016x07 The Lost City of the Pharaohs aired Feb 19, 2016

Efforts to find the location of Pi-Ramesse, an eight square-mile settlement built by the 19th Dynasty of Egypt Pharaoh Ramesses II in the northernmost region... read more

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2016x08 King Tut's Tomb: The Hidden Chamber aired Feb 19, 2016

Documentary examining recent discoveries made in the famous burial chamber and following scientists as they forensically analyse the hidden, blocked doorways... read more

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2016x09 Criminally Funny: Caught in the Act aired Feb 29, 2016

Zoe Lyons, Matt Richardson and Dave Spikey introduce selection of humorous clips capturing the law being broken, including a shoplifter arrested when he comp... read more

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2016x10 Kitten Impossible aired Mar 11, 2016

From their dramatic reactions to cucumbers to their pleading to 'haz cheeseburger', cats are a perennial favourite for hilarious clips. But they are capable ... read more

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2016x11 14 Years on Death Row aired Jan 04, 2016

Documentary about Glenford Baptist, who was the last prisoner held on death row in the Central American country of Belize. He was sentenced to death with Gil... read more

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2016x12 All New Super Scary Plane Landings aired Mar 25, 2016

Flying remains the safest way to travel, but a 50-year study by Boeing shows that more than half of fatal air crashes happen during approach and landing - ei... read more

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2016x13 The Greatest Ever Animated Movies aired Mar 27, 2016

From Snow White to Frozen, Inside Out to Toy Story, Watership Down to The Jungle Book, these are the films that delight children and turn grown-ups into big ... read more

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2016x14 Cleopatra: Mother, Mistress, Murderer, Queen aired Apr 08, 2016

Dramatised documentary revealing the truth behind the myth of the iconic Egyptian ruler, looking at why her name still resonates through the centuries. Cleop... read more

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2016x15 Elizabeth II: The Longest Reign aired Apr 15, 2016

Documentary looking back at the incredible reign of Her Majesty the Queen as she celebrates her diamond jubilee. With unrivalled archive footage and featurin... read more

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2016x16 Britain's Pushiest Parents aired Apr 19, 2016

Documentary about those parents who push their children too hard. For every pushy parent success story like Venus Williams, there is a long trail of kids fai... read more

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2016x17 Secrets of the Palace Pets aired Apr 15, 2016

Documentary exploring the history of the royal family and their animals, from the menagerie kept in the Tower of London in the 13th century to Prince William... read more

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2016x18 My Mum's Hotter Than Me! aired Apr 26, 2016

Documentary exploring the history of the royal family and their animals, from the menagerie kept in the Tower of London in the 13th century to Prince William... read more

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2016x19 Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars aired May 03, 2016

One-off documentary exploring some of Britain's most bizarre parent-child relationships, where the mums and dads will do anything to look better than their k... read more

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2016x20 Greatest Ever 90s Movies aired May 08, 2016

As 2016 marks a half a century since the Moors murderer was sentenced to life imprisonment, this documentary examines Ian Brady's 50 years in jail. Among the... read more

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2016x21 Betrayed & He's Going to Pay... When Revenge Gets Ugly aired May 12, 2016

Countdown show looking at the cinematic triumphs of the 1990s presented by Patsy Kensit, that features the biggest blockbusters from Pretty Woman to Jurassic... read more

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2016x22 Beaver Las Vegas: Saving the Strip aired May 10, 2016

One-off documentary profiling people who have refused to take break-ups lying down. They include the woman who inflicted a whopping £20,000 of damage on her ... read more

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2016x23 Ancient Mysteries: Search for the Holy Grail aired May 13, 2016

Despite attracting more than 40 million visitors a year, the city of Las Vegas in Nevada is in desperate danger of collapsing. Not for a want of money, but d... read more

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2016x24 The Boy Who Sees Upside Down aired May 19, 2016

Historian Margarita Torres is convinced that she has discovered the location of the cup reputed to be the one that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper and th... read more

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2016x25 Britain's Biggest Mosque aired May 26, 2016

Documentary about a 12-year-old Indian boy who is unable to lift his head.

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2016x26 Secrets Of The Nazi Occult aired May 23, 2016

The Baitul Futuh Mosque, also known as the Morden Mosque, is Britain's largest, and one of the largest in western Europe. It was completed in 2003 at a total... read more

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2016x27 Undercover - The Big Sting aired May 16, 2016

Journalist Paul Connolly and his investigators turn the tables on criminals around the nation in a series of audacious confrontations and elaborately planned... read more

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2016x28 Gold Digger and Proud aired Jun 09, 2016

The Nazi high command who were part of a secret society.

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2016x29 The Ant & Dec Story aired May 27, 2016

Journalist Paul Connolly and his investigators turn the tables on criminals around the nation in a series of audacious confrontations and elaborately planned... read more

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2016x30 Kitten's Got Talent aired May 27, 2016

Documentary meeting Britain's most ruthless money-grabbers, women who know all the secrets to getting cash out of men. A 31-year-old who targets the rich and... read more

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2016x31 Inside Britain's Biggest Mosque aired May 26, 2016

Documentary exploring the success of Geordie boys Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. The programme charts their rise from child stars to pop stars, from ... read more

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2016x32 Party Pensioners: Sex, Drugs and Bingo aired May 31, 2016

From their dramatic reactions to cucumbers to their pleading to "haz cheeseburger", cats are a perennial favourite for hilarious clips. But they are capable ... read more

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2016x33 Carpenters: Their Greatest Hits aired Jun 03, 2016

Meera Syal narrates a documentary going behind the scenes at the Baitul Futuh mosque in Morden, south London, home to Britain's 30,000-strong Ahmadi Muslim c... read more

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2016x34 Inside the Mega Twister aired Jun 03, 2016

Documentary profiling a selection of pensioners who are determined to grow old disgracefully. Among those highlighted are fame-hungry 62-year-old Jane Buckle... read more

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2016x35 Karen Carpenter: Goodbye to Love aired Jun 03, 2016

Entertaining music show about one of the biggest selling pop acts of the 70s, showcasing 16 of The Carpenters' greatest hits. Alongside classic performances ... read more

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2016x36 Tantastic: 50 Shades of Orange aired Jun 02, 2016

Documentary which charts the growth and impact of one of the biggest and highest velocity tornados ever recorded, which struck Oklahoma in May 2013.

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2016x37 Little Divas: Tantrums and Tiaras aired Jun 14, 2016

Part-dramatised documentary detailing the pop icon's career through the 1970s, when she and older brother Richard clocked up 80 million record sales, to her ... read more

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2016x38 Body Freaks: Make Me A Perfect 10 aired Jun 21, 2016

Cameras follow British tanning addicts, including Karl, 33, from Cardiff who has been injecting himself with an unlicensed product, and Hannah, 21, who lives... read more

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2016x39 The Blair Rich Project aired Jul 04, 2016

Meet some of Britain's biggest divas who stamp their feet and scream to get exactly what they want, including 21-year-old apprentice hairdresser Matthew who ... read more

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2016x40 Mums Gone Wild: Embarrassing Parents aired Jul 12, 2016

Documentary tells the remarkable stories of British people hooked on risky cosmetic procedures in the pursuit of body perfection. Sam had Botox at just 17 an... read more

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2016x41 Brexit: The Big Debate Live aired Jul 18, 2016

Tony Blair's personal brand has had its ups and downs, but the former PM is reputed to have fostered a £100 million fortune since leaving office - a figure t... read more

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2016x42 Ultimate Celebrity Power Couples 2016 aired Jul 27, 2016

The 40-something mums on a mission to grab middle age by the horns and rip up the ageing rule book, including former glamour girl and self-confessed attentio... read more

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2016x43 Body Freaks: Old Face, New Face aired Aug 04, 2016

Politicians and experts from all sides of the debate will be grilled in front of a passionate audience about what the Referendum vote really means for our jo... read more

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2016x44 Mascara Boys: Sex Me Up aired Aug 08, 2016

Countdown of 40 of the biggest celebrity couples on the planet. A celebration of the world's richest, sexiest, most powerful, headline-grabbing celebrity par... read more

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2016x45 One Punch Killers aired Aug 15, 2016

Documentary exploring extreme cosmetic transformations, including sales assistant Jordan who has spent £100,000 to look like his idol, Kim Kardashian. Camera... read more

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2016x46 Celeb Trolls: We're Coming to Get You aired Aug 18, 2016

Documentary about men who are obsessed with the mirror or addicted to the knife. Rodrigo has spent £300k on 42 cosmetic surgeries to look like a plastic doll... read more

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2016x47 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 00s aired Aug 28, 2016

Cameras follow Aaron Roach Bridgeman as he hears from the families of people who died after being struck just once by an assailant, and investigates the scie... read more

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2016x48 Adolf and Eva: Love and War aired Aug 29, 2016

Frankie Bridge of the Saturdays is on a mission to track down internet trolls whose abuse can devastate their victims. She talks to former X Factor singer Ch... read more

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2016x49 Swipe Right for Sex: Half-Night Stand aired Aug 31, 2016

Key moments and clips from the decade, featuring Justin Bieber's antics, Lady Gaga's meat dress and Britney Spears' meltdown. Reality TV programmes come to t... read more

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2016x50 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 90s aired Sep 04, 2016

Part-dramatised documentary examining the intimate relationship between Adolf Hitler and his mistress Eva Braun, and the control she had over the Fuhrer and ... read more

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2016x51 Sex, Lies and Trolls: Going Viral aired Sep 07, 2016

Documentary exploring dating in the 21st century, in a world of dating apps, hook-up websites and hardcore porn. Maya Jama finds out what is going on in bedr... read more

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2016x52 First Day at Big School aired Sep 11, 2016

A countdown of infamous incidents from the 1990s, including Hugh Grant's arrest and OJ Simpson's murder trial. The programme also looks back at Eric Cantona ... read more

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2016x53 Death by Selfie aired Sep 14, 2016

Documentary looking at the ups and downs of becoming internet famous. From Youtube pranks that landed people in jail, to leaked nudes and revenge porn, Will ... read more

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2016x54 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments-The 80s aired Sep 11, 2016

Documentary following a class of four-year-old children during their first week of school as they connect with their new surroundings and each other. The cas... read more

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2016x55 When Television Goes Horribly Wrong aired Sep 18, 2016

Will Best meets people who are willing to risk their lives for a perfect photo of themselves, including urban explorers who climb to the top of towerblocks w... read more

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2016x56 When Magic Goes Horribly Wrong aired Sep 25, 2016

The most infamous TV moments of the 1980s, including the disastrous Brit awards hosted by Samantha Fox and Mick Fleetwood, Simon Le Bon's nautical misadventu... read more

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2016x57 The Peter Kay Story aired Oct 30, 2016

A collection of epic TV fails featuring on-screen meltdowns, technical trouble and the totally unexpected such as when Bobby Davro almost broke his neck duri... read more

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2016x58 Pete Burns - The Last Interview aired Nov 08, 2016

Entertaining documentary special looking at the sometimes funny, often dramatic, and sometimes even deadly consequences when magic tricks fail. Witnesses, es... read more

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2016x59 Body Freaks: Instagram Perfect aired Nov 10, 2016

Documentary tracing the career of one of Britain's best-loved and most successful comedians, charting his journey from humble beginnings to superstardom. Fea... read more

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2016x60 The Freddie Mercury Story: Who Wants to Live Forever? aired Nov 20, 2016

Featuring rare footage from his last TV interview filmed a few months before his death, Pete Burns speaks about his life, career, the pressures of fame, his ... read more

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2016x61 MPs: Behind Closed Doors aired Nov 28, 2016

An investigation into the lengths some women will go to measure up to the flawless, ultra-sexy stars and models they see every day in magazines and on social... read more

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2016x62 Slum Britain: 50 Years On aired Dec 06, 2016

Documentary made to mark the 25th anniversary of the Queen frontman's death, which explores two of the most important years in his life, from the band's icon... read more

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2016x63 Vigilante Brits Street Justice aired Dec 12, 2016

Fly-on-the-wall documentary filmed inside the local constituency surgeries of three MPs - Naz Shah (Labour, Bradford West), Jacob Rees-Mogg (pro-Brexit Tory,... read more

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2016x64 2016: A Right Royal Year aired Dec 15, 2016

Documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the UK's leading housing charity Shelter with a compelling and emotional insight into the impact of homelessness ... read more

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2016x65 Xmas Excess: Parents Splash the Cash aired Dec 15, 2016

Aaron Roach Bridgeman meets ordinary people who have taken the law into their own hands, revealing the price some of these have-a-go heroes have paid for the... read more

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2016x66 The Funny Thing About... Xmas aired Dec 17, 2016

A look back on the year from a Royal persepctive.

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2016x67 Greatest Ever Christmas Ads aired Dec 19, 2016

A look at how some well-off people push the boat out at Christmas, including a woman whose picture of her Christmas tree submerged by presents went viral on ... read more

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2016x68 The Graham Norton Story aired Dec 20, 2016

Talking heads show. Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two d... read more

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2016x69 The Morecambe and Wise Story: Look Back in Laughter aired Dec 23, 2016

Julian Clary revisits some of the most memorable festive adverts. From cat food to Coca-Cola, stocking fillers to stock cubes, Christmas has provided the opp... read more

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2016x70 Andre Rieu: Xmas in London aired Dec 24, 2016

Charting his unique journey from humble beginnings in Ireland to superstardom as Britain's best-loved chat show host, this documentary hears from people who ... read more

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2016x71 When Celebrities Go Pop aired Dec 25, 2016

Documentary making use of old performances, chat-show appearances and archive interviews to shed light on the success of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The f... read more

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2016x72 There's a Croc in My Kitchen aired Dec 27, 2016

The celebrated violinist and conductor André Rieu performs in London, where he and his orchestra perform Christmas carols and other favourites including Leon... read more

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2016x73 Kitten Rescuers at Christmas aired Dec 28, 2016

A countdown of the 40 most memorable musical efforts by celebrities who have decided to diversify into music. The programme features performances by Mr T, Ka... read more

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2016x74 The Adele Story aired Dec 29, 2016

Documentary following people around Britain who keep predatory wild animals as unusual pets. Chris Weller from Kent owns a crocodile, and spent £20,000 conve... read more

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2016x75 World's Greatest Divas aired Dec 29, 2016

Cats are natural explorers and often find themselves in tricky and dangerous situations. They may be reputed to have nine lives, but accidents can always hap... read more

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2016x76 Biggest Dog in the World aired Dec 29, 2016

Documentary about the remarkable career of one of the most famous and successful singers on the planet today, from her humble beginnings in Tottenham, North ... read more

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2016x77 Britain's Cleverest Dog aired Dec 30, 2016

They're sassy, they're in your face and they're in charge. Channel 5 celebrates a generation of super-talented women who sing, write and produce and, in the ... read more

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2016x78 Ken Dodd - In His Own Words aired Dec 31, 2016

Documentary following three owners of Great Danes that have grown to such a size that they hope to gain an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. The... read more

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2016x79 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments Of 2016 aired Dec 28, 2016

This programme was billed in Radio Times as per the title above, however the show itself shows, 'The Dog With an IQ of 102' in the intro. I have left this l... read more

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2016x80 Beware: Grand Theft Britain aired Mar 29, 2016

Often called Britain's greatest living comic, Channel 5 is tickled to bring you the true story of Ken Dodd OBE. Delving into the archives and digging out top... read more

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2016x81 Greatest 80s Tv Moments aired Jan 27, 2016

A look at some of the best moments seen on television in the 1980s as voted for by Five viewers. Includes the first British television appearance of Madonna,... read more

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2016x82 The Accused aired Feb 06, 2016

Special documentary follows a defendent through the criminal justice system as she fights for her freedom. With unprecedented access to the legal process, th... read more

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2016x83 Greatest 80s Tv Moments aired Jan 27, 2016

A look at some of the best moments seen on television in the 1980s as voted for by Five viewers. Includes the first British television appearance of Madonna,... read more

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2016x84 The Accused aired Feb 06, 2016

Special documentary follows a defendent through the criminal justice system as she fights for her freedom. With unprecedented access to the legal process, th... read more

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