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

Documentary exploring the potential pitfalls of trying to lead a more healthy lifestyle, from the dangers of crash dieting to the unexpected side effects of ... read more

Documentary examining if there is any truth behind the media suggestions of unrest following Meghan Markle's entry into the Royal Family. Featuring archive f... read more

In crystal clear waters off the Pacific coast of Colombia, a newborn humpback whale draws its first breath. The mammal is already 16 feet long, but the chall... read more

The 20 best sweets, as chosen by viewers. Featuring contributions from celebrities, TV adverts from years gone by, a visit to the world's oldest sweet shop, ... read more

Salacious celebrity scandals from pop, film, TV and sport.

Lavish documentary in which historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb unfolds the extraordinary story of the tumultuous love affair between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, ... read more

All-inclusive holidays are becoming increasingly popular with Brits. But are they genuinely good value for money, or are the hotels cutting corners in some way? read more

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A celebration of the chocolate ads Brits grew up watching on TV over the past 50 years, this veritable selection box includes the most iconic characters, mem... read more

Documentary following life aboard the MSC Seaside, one of the biggest cruise ships in the world, uncovering the work of an army of people who keep the huge v... read more

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Exploring the feuds that continue to tear apart the family.

Flying saucers or figments of overactive imaginations? Viewers decide with this collection of videos showing unexplained oddities. Counting down 100 of the g... read more

On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared from radar screens and seemingly vanished off the face of the Earth, while flying from Kuala Lumpu... read more

A tribute to the woman affectionately known as the Queen Mum.

Nigel Havers and Sally Lindsay explore different standards of plane travel, experiencing a flight from Heathrow to Washington DC as both first class and econ... read more

A tasty bunch of celebrities munch their way through the chart toppers, garnished with some gourmet anecdotes. And the UK’s food-eating speed queen polishes ... read more

This is a follow-up to the 2017 documentary "Restless Legs Syndrome: Desperate for Help" featuring both updates and new subjects.

Behind the doors of the Heinz factory in Wigan, where 850 people work around the clock to produce 200 different products, including soup, pasta and, of cours... read more

A countdown of the nation's 20 most popular flavours and brands of crisps. Celebrities share their thoughts on the top 20 and reminisce on classic TV adverts... read more

The case of the Austrian man who kept his daughter prisoner for 24 years in the cellar of his house, until she was released in 2008 at the age of 42. Dramati... read more

A countdown of popular game shows, featuring memorable stories from The Generation Game to The Chase. The programme remembers memorable contestants, from a c... read more

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The Pacific is surrounded by a hotbed of volcanos, mega-quakes and giant tsunamis, leaving millions of people ever-present danger along its edges. This docum... read more

The history of the fast food chain, examining its origins and its spread to become an international company, with outlets opening in Britain in the 1970s and... read more

Documentary series about the oldest, largest continually inhabited castle in the world. A look at how Windsor was the safe haven that kept Princess Elizabeth... read more

Documentary about romantic scandals involving members of the royal family. Experts reveal what happened between Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, and... read more

Documentary that delves inside the supermarket used by nearly one third of the population. Fiona Phillips speaks to former empolyees, rivals and experts to d... read more

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A behind-the-scenes look at an institution of the British high street. The founder's rebellious son proposed the company's cooperative business model which r... read more

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Explore how a burial pit containing 54 beheaded skeletons discovered in the south of England, uncovers the secrets and sickening brutality of these Scandinav... read more

With reference to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, investigators hunt for clues hidden beneath the surfac... read more

Documentary charting the meteoric rise to stardom of the singer, whose debut album 19 was released in 2008, with two further records - 21 and 25 - following ... read more

Documentary exploring the design and creation of the royal waardrove that has captured the public's attention for decades, including interviews with designer... read more

A look at the murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman by Ian Huntley in 2002, focusing on errors made by the killer during the subsequent inve... read more

Online clips and live case studies explore some feline bad behaviour. Deezel's owner Fiona has had to build an impenetrable wall to prevent the moggy attacki... read more

Documentary series following teams of medical and service personnel tasked with looking after and moving the severely obese. Weighing well over 40 stone, Bre... read more

Christopher endured beatings and starvation for more than a decade, Katrina was mentally and physically abused throughout her childhood, and Daniel was sexua... read more

Revealing the story behind the luxury food emporium in Piccadilly, London, that has been at the centre of high society for three centuries, becoming synonymo... read more

All-singing, all-dancing special narrated by first X-Factor host, Kate Thornton, reliving those moments when TV talent shows did not go to plan.

Documentary taking a look at the most memorable moments in the history of soap operas, including Mark Fowler's HIV story on EastEnders, developed alongside t... read more

Documentary exploring the secret ingredients in processed food, the science behind E-numbers, and understanding the legals and linguistics that go into food ... read more

The Step Pyramid of Saqqara, in the desert south of Cairo, is a keystone in the history of civilisation, but it is falling apart, ravaged by looters, earthqu... read more

Three women, Natasha, Emily and Maya, give poignant accounts of their childhoods, and how they created new lives following years of abuse from their fathers

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Documentary about people with large numbers of pets, including a bankrupt woman with over 100 dogs who is struggling to cope now the donations she relies on ... read more

A look at how Michael Jackson's life was far from charmed.

Cameras follow specialist police units tackling moped gangs. And vigilantes reveal what lengths they are going to in order to rid the streets of this crime w... read more

Britain is now the fattest nation in Western Europe. Darren needs urgent heart surgery, but his huge weight means he may not survive the operation. Alice ... read more

As Liam Gallagher prepares to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, this documentary looks back at the singer's tempestuous relationship with his brot... read more

Documentary examining the life and career of the award-winning actress and singer, who has gained plaudits for her work in TV, theatre, radio and film over t... read more

Documentary about three UK teens who were abused by those in a position of trust. Rachel, Graham and Lisa all suffered disastrous consequences from the abusi... read more

From Cantona's kung-fu kick, Leicester's Premiership title.

Executive Produced by James Cameron, Atlantis Discovered is a detective thriller that seeks out, uncovers and explores artefacts such as archaeological finds... read more

What would you like on your ice cream? Strawberry sauce? A flake? How about a sprinkling of beaver anal excretions?! YUM.

Documentary examining the investigation into the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in Liverpool. Detectives involved in one of the most notorious cases of rec... read more

More Brits than ever are jumping on their bikes, but the bike boom has caused a backlash from fed up motorists. Tensions between two and four-wheel drivers h... read more

Documentary examining the vital breakthroughs that helped police catch the killers of 60-year-old Sadie Hartley, who was immobilised with a stun gun and stab... read more

Documentary telling the stories of holiday romances gone wrong, and exposing those unscrupulous men who think nothing of scamming single female tourists out ... read more

Examining the career of the Conservative Party leadership candidate and former Mayor of London, featuring interviews with people who know him and journalists... read more

The infamous crimes of Fred and Rose West, who carried out a series of murders at their home on Cromwell Street, Gloucester between 1967 and 1987. Deputy ... read more

An extraordinary musician with an unforgettable voice, Amy Winehouse's meteoric rise saw her blossom into a truly global star who changed the landscape of mo... read more

Contributors including Union J's Jaymi Hensley, Vanessa Feltz, Carole Malone, Adam Rickitt and Carol Decker recall the popstars, actors, comedians and even a... read more

Pensioners living the high life in Spain, including one couple who organise swingers' parties, a rapping granny and a Lancashire man who enjoys weekly lads' ... read more

A profile of the Queen frontman, one of the most charismatic and flamboyant performers in music history, featuring contributions from his friends, lovers, co... read more

Documentary examining the week immediately prior to the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in July 1981, which lifted the spirits of the ... read more

Documentary revealing how a murky brown medicine invented in 1886, containing cocaine, became the best-selling soft drink of all time. Cameras are allowed ac... read more

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Documentary exploring the competitive world of hand modelling, offering a behind-the-scenes look at photoshoots from some of the UK's biggest advertising cam... read more

The historian reveals the pivotal moments and groundbreaking achievements of the ancient Egyptians as she explores one of the world's oldest and greatest civ... read more

Crossrail is Europe's biggest engineering project, a new train line linking east and west London that was meant to open in December last year, but it is year... read more

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The JRC Global Buffet in Watford is one of the biggest restaurants in the UK. Covering 27,000 square feet, and serving up to 350 dishes from all over the wor... read more

The inner workings of the famous retailer, which set the standard for quality clothing and introduced the UK to everything from chicken Kievs to Percy Pig. T... read more

Eaten By An Escalator takes a look at one the most expensive and commonplace machines we use every day. With the help of industry experts, we look at why thi... read more

Documentary exploring Britain's oldest and most exclusive Gypsy gathering, the Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria, which is attended by more than 10,000 traveller... read more

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Documentary taking a look at some of the most terrifying disasters in recent history, from horrifying dramas at sea to one of the worst air disasters in Brit... read more

The inside story of the trains used by the monarchy for more than 150 years, from its lavish past as the royal express of excess to the present Queen's mobil... read more

Documentary assessing rumours of a rift between the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex, asking if there is any truth to the claims or if it has been blown out of ... read more

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Intercut with dramatised extracts this documentary relives the meteoric highs and devastating lows of the singer and actress's career in show business. It li... read more

Documentary following the stories of four women who were sexually exploited by men, including model Chloe Ayling, who was kidnapped while working in Italy.

How did we get into this state, and what can we do about it? Jeremy Paxman pulls no punches as he takes a swipe at Britain's political class.

Jeremy Vine chairs a discussion on issues raised by Jeremy Paxman's programme, examining how Britain is polarised and more politically divided than ever befo... read more

Documentary filmed over the course of three months following women in Manchester and the north west of England, who keep everything in their family life toge... read more

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Exploring the shocking levels of male suicide. At Riverside Mental Health Centre, six men open up about their reasons for seeking help with their mental hea... read more

Advice for friends, relations and colleagues of those among us struggling with suicidal thoughts. Specialist doctors, nurses and support workers give pract... read more

Patrick Swayze had everything, from good looks and hit films to a stable and loving relationship. But he spent a lifetime battling the feeling that he wasn't... read more

Documentary looking at both burger chains and how they have grown to become world-dominating fast food brands.

One in 20 UK children have been sexually abused, and 90% of this abuse occurs by someone the victim knows-yet a third of the abused don’t tell anyone. Natash... read more

Documentary that lifts the curtain on regal luxury at 30,000 ft.

Documentary about the ongoing battle between world-famous brands Pepsi and Coca-Cola to prove which one of them is top of the pops. The film looks at the sec... read more

The Royal Family likes to keep its eating habits a mystery. But in Secrets of the Royal Kitchen former Royal Chef Graham Newbould spills the beans and shows ... read more

The incident from July 2000 when an Air France Concorde crashed shortly after take-off from Charles de Gaulle Airport. All 109 passengers and crew members on... read more

As Prince Andrew once again finds himself on the front pages of Britain's newspapers, this documentary looks back at the controversies and scandals that have... read more

Exploring the world's ultra-luxury property market. Cameras follow luxury estate agent to the rich and famous, Shawn Elliot, who is based in Los Angeles, as ... read more

One-off show in which people from opposite ends of Britain's class system go on a series of dates to find out if love can bridge the divide. First up are gas... read more

A new investigation into one of the most harrowing gravesites of the 79AD eruption, where more than 55 bodies were found cowering in a warehouse at a site th... read more

A celebratory look at the singer's career to date, featuring highlights of some of his most memorable performances and examining how he became a global super... read more

Two heterosexual couples who want to improve things in the bedroom agree to a radical new approach as they are given advice on sex by four lesbians. Temi and... read more

Jeremy Vine hosts a live debate featuring the biggest opinion poll on Brexit since the EU referendum. As Boris Johnson faces a crunch EU Summit, we ask if th... read more

A collection of terrifying moments resulting from malfunctioning lifts. Stories include a lift in one of Chicago's tallest buildings that dropped 84 storeys ... read more

Victims of racial and religious hate crime share their stories, from verbal abuse and physical attacks on the street and on public transport, to terror attac... read more

Exploring the £350m plane dubbed the White House in the sky.

Tracing the personal and musical development of ABBA by delving into three of their greatest hits - Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen and The Winner Takes It All. The... read more

Consumer show with Paul Connolly and Jean Johansson. A look at if we're really getting what we pay for when it comes to Britain's Ready meals.

In 2007, pop princess Britney Spears was at the centre of one of the most public high-profile celebrity meltdowns of all time. Using first-hand accounts from... read more

Documentary examining how the chain and its flagship store in Knightsbridge came to epitomise the champagne lifestyle of the rich and famous in the 1990s, an... read more

Baha Mar has 11 swimming pools, 40 restaurants and bars, a 100,000 square-foot casino and its own squadron of trained sharks. Perched on a stretch of white-s... read more

From the birth of the fatal iceberg to the hours after it struck the ship, this film follows the Titanic's journey from construction to catastrophe.

Documentary examining the ongoing rivalry between the supermarkets. Marks & Spencer has always had a special place in the nation's heart, with almost 1,000 s... read more

The naturalist, along with guest presenters including former Today Programme host John Humphrys, aims to raise enough money to plant 100,000 trees across Bri... read more

Steve Backshall offers advice on what people can do to help hedgehogs survive, revealing the risks and hazards these creatures face. Actor John Challis prese... read more

Steve Backshall offers advice on what people can do to help hedgehogs survive, revealing the risks and hazards these creatures face. Actor John Challis prese... read more

A special episode illustrating members of the animal kingdom enjoying a bit too much Christmas spirit. Full of festive cheer, the edition gathers thoughts an... read more

Documentary charting every detail of the royal family's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. Run with military precision and steeped in tradition, the film... read more

Sian Williams and Stefan Gates lift the lid on the food that goes into the annual festive feast. Stefan visits a turkey farm to investigate the reason for th... read more

From cat food to Coca-Cola, stocking fillers to stock cubes, Christmas has provided the perfect opportunity to sell the viewing public everything and anythin... read more

Exploring the secrets of the author's enduring success and how her works have endured in the bestseller lists for nearly a century. Famous faces and die-hard... read more

The MasterChef presenter embarks on a festive adventure around Europe to learn how the humble market stall has become such a key staple of Christmas, both in... read more

Where Christmas dinner means 3,000 kg of turkey and sprouts.

Aside from being the only act in musical history to land the same UK Christmas number one twice, Queen's affinity with the yuletide season ran deeper than ju... read more

A countdown of the nation's most beloved carols, as voted for by the British public. A cast of famous faces guide viewers through the results, giving their t... read more

Aled Jones, Rev Richard Coles and Josie D'Arby present a celebration of festive music, a feast of favourite carols sung by popular choirs from across the nor... read more

A selection of comical clips of domestic animals up to all sorts of antics during the festive season.

Looking back at some of the most memorable comedy moments from Christmas specials over the decades, including Morecambe and Wise, The Office, Absolutely Fabu... read more

Famous faces, from Aled Jones “who reveals that he hadn't even seen the famous Snowman until only ten years ago“ to Gremlins star Zach Galligan and child sta... read more

A behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the supermarket during the festive period, revealing the secrets of the retailer's success, and how it rose... read more

A look back over some of the most memorable Christmas TV of all time.

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A celebration of the life and career of the comedian, featuring interviews with the man himself as well as friends and colleagues Pete Waterman, Jenny Powell... read more

A celebration of the life and career of the comedian, featuring interviews with the man himself as well as friends and colleagues Pete Waterman, Jenny Powell... read more

Alexis Conran offers ways to reclaim control of your phone.

In the 1990s, one million chimpanzees lived across Central Africa. Since then, habitat loss, hunting for bushmeat, and the exotic pet trade has caused their ... read more

Professor Bettany Hughes takes viewers on a beautiful, bespoke journey across this dramatic country, presenting the definitive countdown of her top ten treas... read more

This feature-length biographical documentary profiles the multiple BAFTA-winning entertainer Stanley Baxter, from his early days as a child actor in Glasgow,... read more