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This warm, feel-good tribute celebrates the career of Sally Lindsay – stage and TV acting legend for over 20 years. Sally anchors the documentary, with a ... read more

News archive, home footage and interviews with celebrities are combined to look back at the extreme weather that hit Britain in December and January 40 years... read more

For the first time, Natascha Kampusch tells the harrowing story of her abduction as a 10-year-old in Vienna in 1998, and the 3,096 days she spent held captiv... read more

Consumer expert Alexis Conran investigates all-inclusive holidays and asks whether they are genuinely good value for money. He also teams up with travel expe... read more

Looking at the scandals of the love-him-or-hate-him personality. Has he now gone too far?

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Narrated by Sue Johnston, this documentary takes a look at the life and career of the actor known for his roles in Only Fools and Horses, The Darling Buds of... read more

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Narrated by Sue Johnston, this documentary takes a look at the life and career of the actor known for his roles in Only Fools and Horses, The Darling Buds of... read more

As the search continues for missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, a lot of questions have been raised about her mysterious disappearance. In this live program... read more

The story of Frank Bough's remarkable career and its dramatic ups and downs, woven together with a mixture of archive, dramatic reconstructions and talking h... read more

The surprising and colourful life of the Queen Consort. This film charts Charles and Camilla's rollercoaster relationship, from the moment they met, through ... read more

Meet the business guru Ryan Howsam in the pilot episode of FIX OR FAIL taking business mentoring to new levels A radical new business programme FIX OR FA... read more

Made on the tiniest of budgets, the films in the Carry On franchise made millions at the box office, and are still regularly repeated on TV. This programme r... read more

The programme examines the lifelong preparation William has gone through for his eventual role as king and how public attitudes to the couple have shifted ov... read more

The complex story of the 1996 murder of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan.

Thirty tips to bag a bargain break from the best money saving and travel experts.

Thirty tips to bag a bargain break from the best money saving and travel experts.

The moving stories of three young women with critical-stage Anorexia.

Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the smog that affected London in 1952, which is one of the deadliest environmental disasters ever recorded a... read more

A dissection of events around the assassination of President John Kennedy, charting the timelines of head of security Roy Kellerman, Lee Harvey Oswald and Ja... read more

The story of one the UK's most controversial, successful and ruthless TV personalities, from his early days as a child star, to his power moves in the early ... read more

Countdown honouring the on-screen relationship between Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, featuring comments from their friends and coworkers. Highlights... read more

In 1996, women began to disappear off the streets of Claremont, sending shockwaves through the wealthy suburb of Perth and all of Australia. A community live... read more

A look at the controversy and scandal surrounding the author and former MP, combining testimonies, archive material and dramatic reconstruction to examine wh... read more

From 'Megxit' to Netflix the King and his youngest son's relationship is in tatters. Insiders reveal the secrets of their feud and ask whether it can ever be... read more

Examining the brutal murder of 21-year-old student Meredith Kercher in 2007.

Lesley Whittle was just 17 when she was snatched by Donald Neilson - the Black Panther.

Documentary examining the Category A prison in Cambridgeshire, which was built to be an escape-proof fortress and houses some of the country's most violent m... read more

Historian Dan Snow travels to Italy to delve into one of the greatest archaeological time capsules of all time and learn more about a story that has long cap... read more

This documentary charts the most complained-about programmes in British TV history – as well as a few surprises that don’t make the Top 30 list. From talent ... read more

How Andrew and Sarah, who once had the world at their feet, fell from grace.

After financial adviser Lynda Spence disappears, police uncover a woman with multiple identities and links to organised crime. Torture killer Colin Coats ... read more

Documentary charting the princess's time in the royal family, exploring how she has managed to transform herself from the nervous woman the world saw when he... read more

Are the self-sufficient couple how members of the royal family should be?

Dame Joanna Lumley's first-person retrospective of her most memorable screen roles. Features candid reflections on the parts she's loved the most, anecdotes ... read more

Documentary charting the life and career of Heather Mills, the model and charity campaigner who became a figure of hate after her very public divorce from Pa... read more

In the run up to the King's Coronation and after months of scandal, just how bad are relations between William and Harry? Can they ever become friends again?

The secrets of the fast-food delivery chain, which has nearly 1,200 outlets in the UK and supplies in the region of 100 million pizzas every year. This docum... read more

Celebrating the sitcom in which Victor Meldrew's constant complaining drives his wife mad.

The shocking story of one of the world's most notorious cannibals, Armin Meiwes, who found a willing victim online who agreed to be dismembered and eaten for... read more

Documentary charting the relationship of the King and the Queen Consort, who have had a long and bumpy road to becoming monarchs. For Charles III, picking th... read more

The secrets of the online fashion retailer, with insiders and experts revealing how it has become a global clothes-selling powerhouse in just two decades. Th... read more

Celebrating the most spectacular moments in Eurovision's 68-year history, including the outlandish outfits, the puzzling dance routines, the wonderful costum... read more

Alexis Conran investigates whether people should buy solar panels for their homes, and how they can reduce soaring home energy bills. Alexis also explores th... read more

A celebration of John Cleese and Connie Booth's acclaimed sitcom following the misadventures of Torquay hotel owner Basil Fawlty. The programme explores its ... read more

The extraordinary story of Natalie, a teacher with Tourette's, whose lessons may be interrupted by uncontrollable swearing as she wrestles with new challenge... read more

Ben explores the Caribbean island of Montserrat's capital Plymouth, which is now a volcanic ash-covered, ghost town after a series of volcanic eruptions in t... read more

During an energy crisis the government imposed a 3-day working week and UK-wide blackouts

During an energy crisis the government imposed a 3-day working week and UK-wide blackouts

The shocking true story of a hoax caller who targeted restaurants across the US posing as a police officer and telling managers to strip-search young female ... read more

A nostalgic look at the 25 most popular and best-selling toys of the 70s, 80s and 90s, including Action Man, Sindy, Trivial Pursuit, Rubik's Cube, Sylvanian ... read more

Grace Dent embarks on a quest to unravel the enigma behind the humble Greggs sausage roll.

Alexis Conran reveals the traps and pitfalls that holiday scammers use by interviewing victims who have lost thousands of pounds and experts who have learned... read more

This true crime documentary examines the former Metropolitan Police officer – and the systematic failings within the police that led to the night in March 20... read more

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A celebration of the iconic comedy that revisits memorable moments from the show, takes a look behind the scenes and features insight from stars including Le... read more

How Prince Edward became one of the most important members of the royal family. Charting the rise of Prince Edward to become one of the most important member... read more

A celebration of the beloved 70s sitcom that brought Britain Michael Crawford's accident-prone Frank Spencer. Features some of the show's funniest moments as... read more

Charting the rise of Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, from PR girl to working royal.

For centuries the idyllic royal estate of Frogmore, nestling in landscaped grounds of Home Park just half a mile from Windsor Castle, has been the private es... read more

Eyewitnesses give first-hand testimony of a natural disaster that shocked the nation.

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What's next after burning her bridges with the royals and losing a huge Spotify deal?

The police manhunt to find Barry Prudom in 1982, who was the most wanted man in Britain for 18 days after he shot and killed two police officers on a terrify... read more

Documentary about the Fastnet Race sailing disaster.

Known as Britain’s “poshest high street”, London’s St James’s has long been the haunt of nobs and royalty, who’ve used it as their personal supermarket for c... read more

The story of how, following the kidnap of 25-year-old Stephanie Slater in 1992, extortionist and murderer Michael Sams attempted to evade a huge police opera... read more

Documentary film recounting the events of Sept 8th 2022, the day Queen Elizabeth II died.

The dramtic flood that caused havoc and widespread damage across the UK in 2007

The true story of what happened in court - from lawyers, jurors and James Bulger's mother.

An intimate portrait of the comic genius and one of Britain's greatest comic actors, with rare home movie footage of him at play. Peter Sellers' friends reca... read more

A look at whether the campaign to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables per day was doomed from the start. Doctors, experts and ex-government officials r... read more

On the night of June 8th, 1996, 25-year-old Melanie Hall was enjoying an evening out with her boyfriend in a nightclub. Thirteen years later, her remains wer... read more

Documentary charting Prince Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson's rollercoaster history, with insight from royal insiders shining a light on their unusual rela... read more

The remarkable tale of how in 1987 Prince Edward revived madcap game show `It's a Knockout' with a cast of royalty and celebrities. Intended as a PR coup, it... read more

The definitive story of Loch Ness and the monster that purportedly lurks there.

Michaela Strachan investigates sewage release in to our rivers, visiting Lake Windermere and 'Wet Wipe Island', and meeing campaigners who want a better system. read more

We spend 24 hours in Tesco to reveal the secrets behind this juggernaut's success, investigating how they make their money, and revealing ingenious hacks to ... read more

Unique access to the royal residence where Queen Victoria and Albert escaped royal life.

Documentary exploring how the supermarket chain keeps customers coming back for more, shedding light on how Aldi manages to sell its products at bargain base... read more

An affectionate look at the 1970s sitcom, with interviews and a look behind the scenes.

A harmless game of Truth or Dare would lead to a chance confession and the unravelling of the most tragic murder. But the killer, a family member, almost got... read more

With over 900 stores, Lidl is now one of the UK's biggest supermarkets. The investigation behind how a tiny German store upend the grocery market and how the... read more

We eat more ready meals than any nation in Europe buying 3million per day. In this episode. marketing Execs, whistleblowers and industry insiders spill all ... read more

Rob Bell examines the iconic Royal Yacht Britannia and the role it has played in history. For 44 years it was a floating palace, travelling the world, hostin... read more

In 2001, teenager Danielle Jones left home to go to school in Essex. Her parents would never see her again. But the suspected runaway case is reveals a story... read more

An intimate portrait of the comic genius and one of Britain's greatest comic actors, with rare home movie footage of him at play. Peter Sellers' friends reca... read more

On vacation in Scotland, a New York installation designer finds herself tasked with helping a small, rural community create a festive light display and compe... read more

How, after the death of Captain Tom, difficult questions were raised about his legacy.

The investigation in to the death of Emily, 17, found dead in her boyfriend's home.

Behind the scenes at arguably Britain's most premium grocery retailer.

A look at the life and career of the entertainer, who was one of the nation's best-loved TV stars until the death at his house of Stuart Lubbock in 2001 ende... read more

Behind the scenes as the confectioner gears up for Christmas, with a look at how popular festive treat Roses are made and an exploration of popular attractio... read more

In 1966, a man's body was washed up in a fishing net off the south coast of Devon. The victim was wearing an expensive Rolex watch with a unique serial numbe... read more

Behind-the-scenes stories from the long-running sci-fi drama, revealing how the show was created and why it has stayed so popular for so long. There are tale... read more

For those who like high-end shopping, we investigate if they should stick with products from Fortnum & Mason or if they can get deluxe for less at discounter... read more

To mark 60 years since the assassination of John F Kennedy, this feature-length documentary features a reunion involving seven doctors who were present in th... read more

The case of William and Patricia Wycherley, an unassuming couple who vanished from their Mansfield home in 1998, leaving neighbours oblivious to the sinister... read more

Discover how King Charles and the UK's most famous family will be spending Christmas.

Step inside one of Britain's grandest estates and witness its transformation into a Christmas wonderland. Meet Lord and Lady Bath and their team as they prep... read more

How famous department store Selfridges celebrates the festive season. We discover the secrets behind the famous Christmas windows and unveil this year's crea... read more

A look back at the popular sitcom that starred Patricia Routledge as Hyacinth Bucket, who was endlessly let down by her family in her attempts to climb the s... read more

How, in 1981 Britain experienced the whitest Christmas of the 20th Century.

The hidden stories of the famous London toy store, from its links to the royals to the vital role its owners played in the Second World War, and from battlin... read more

How this humble but must-have appliance is going to transform Christmas.

Winter might be a season of hibernation for some, but it’s a hive of activity in this picturesque part of the UK, as pretty villages are decked out with ligh... read more

Dip into the Christmas homes of celebrities from the Beckhams to the Kardashians, with clips they've shared on social media of their fabulously festive homes. read more

A celebration of the nation's passion for cheese, finding out how people's love for the savoury staple has grown, how it's made, and what it does to the huma... read more

Film revealing what brings 300,000 people a day through Harrods' doors at Christmas.

Memorable moments from festive editions of the classic sitcom, as well as an interview with star David Jason, who shares his secrets from the Christmas sets.... read more

Anton Du Beke counts down 20 of the biggest and best Christmas songs of all time.

A celebration of the comedy actor, told through 30 moments from his showbusiness career. The programme takes in his early film roles, West End cabaret and 19... read more

Told from a fan's perspective, this programme explores Harry's incredible global success.

A trip back to the golden age of dinner parties, with Debbie McGee hosting Johnny Ball, Cheryl Baker, Vicki Michelle and Leee John at a 1970s-style gathering... read more

A 60-minute special celebrating the funniest sitcoms of the 1970s - from hostile hoteliers to comedy convicts - with inside stories, hilarious moments and se... read more

America's queen of country music guides viewers through her acclaimed career, the latest chapter of which is her album Rockstar, Dolly's first rock 'n' roll ... read more

Exploring every type of Christmas Cake there is, including the history of the traditional British Christmas cake which started life as a fruity plum porridge... read more