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Ghislaine, Prince Andrew and the Paedophile

Ranvir Singh explores how Ghislaine Maxwell sank into disgrace.

Long Lost Family

Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present the programme which aims to reunite families.

The Murder of Logan Mwangi

The story of the investigation into the murder of five-year-old Logan Mwangi in Wales.

Kelly Holmes: Being Me

Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes opens up about significant parts of her life.

Two Sides

Documentary telling the story of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in 2021.

Bob Warman: Mr Midlands

A special tribute programme to Bob Warman: Mr Midlands.

Long Lost Family Specials

A special highlighting the scandal of British children shipped out to Australia.

Griff's Great New Zealand Adventure

Griff Rhys Jones is on an epic journey from the tip to the toe of New Zealand.

Bodies of Evidence: The Butcher Surgeon

The story of how surgeon Ian Paterson duped his patients.

Shooting Animals

Libby Penman embarks on an epic adventure in the run up to COP26.

Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace

Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell help foundlings find people who abandoned them as babies.

Million Pound Pawn

Revealing the emotional and financial stakes at play in the hidden world of pawnbroking.

Midsomer Murders - 25 Years of Mayhem

This documentary explores the enduring popularity Midsomer Murders.

Britain's Strictest Headmistress

Katharine is the headmistress of a school where the children are perfectly behaved.

The Martin Lewis Money Show Live

A live special designed to save the British public money.

Searching for Michael Jackson's Zoo With Ross Kemp

Investigating the animals once owned by pop star Michael Jackson.

Happy Birthday Bill

Commemorating the 90th birthday of Coronation Street legend William Roache.

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe: The Real Story

Documentary about John Darwin, who faked his own death in a canoeing accident.

Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me

Documentary charting presenter Julia Bradbury's battle with breast cancer.

Falklands: Island of Secrets

Eye-opening film which reveals a dark side to the remote island community.

Worlds Collide: The Manchester Bombing

Five years on from the Manchester bombing, the truth of what happened is finally emerging.

DNA Journey

Celebrities embark on a life changing journey to explore their family history.

Falklands War: The Forgotten Battle

Ben Fogle uncovers one of the untold stories of the Falklands War.

The Speedboat Killer: The Killing of Charlotte Brown

The story of the escape of Jack Shepherd, dubbed the Speedboat Killer.

The Killing of PC Harper: A Widow's Fight for Justice

Documentary about the killing of PC Andrew Harper.

The Great British Treasure Hunt

The UK's best metal detectorists join forces to uncover Britain's buried billions.

Death Row's Women with Susanna Reid

Susanna Reid meets the only British woman on Death Row anywhere in the Western World.

Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of the World

Dame Joanna Lumley is on an adventure to Berlin, Paris and Rome.

The Pier

Following the highs and lows of life on Llandudno Pier during the summer of 2021.

Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders

This series links more than 20 unsolved murders and attempted murders to Peter Sutcliffe.

Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek

This film documents Kate and the family from the first moments Derek arrived home.

Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs

Paul O'Grady is back at Battersea for more canine chaos!

The Real Anne: Unfinished Business

This documentary tells the remarkable battle of Anne who lost her son at Hillsborough.

Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure

Billy Connolly invites us for an intimate look at his life.

Crimes Of The Century

Explores historic news events in depth, employing executive producer Ridley Scott...

Kate Garraway's Life Stories

Kate Garraway interviews celebrities about their lives and careers.

Kate Garraway Finding Derek

Kate Garraway allowed cameras to document her story as her husband battles Covid.

Philip: Prince, Husband, Father

This film puts the late Prince Philip's own words front and centre.

Social Media Murders

True-crime series exploring shocking cases that resulted in the murder of a young person.

The Trial of Louise Woodward

Revisiting the gripping and controversial trial of Louise Woodward.

The Missing Children

Children who survived life at the Tuam mother and baby home in Ireland.

Peer to Peer

Exploring successful leadership with the most influential people in business.

The First Emperor - The Man Who Made China

The definitive profile of Qin Shi Huangdi, the man who united and gave China its name.

Victorian Farm Christmas Special

Ruth, Peter and Alex return to the Estate to tackle an array of new farming tasks...

The Real Mary Poppins

The Real Mary Poppins reveals the fascinating story of her creator and the truth...

I Shouldn't Be Alive

Extraordinary stories of ordinary people who found themselves in epic survival situations.

Murder In Paradise

A bizarre tale of family betrayal and coercion to murder in South Africa.

The Real Manhunt: The Night Stalker

Senior officers from Operation Minstead tell the real story of 'The Night Stalker'.

The People's History Show

Exploring Scotland's past.

The Girl Who's Allergic To Herself

Natasha Coates is 3 time British Gymnastics Disability Champion...

The World's Fattest Man: 10 Years On

Filmed over 11 years, this documentary charts how Paul Mason took his life to the extreme.

Animal 999

Scotland's leading animal charity allows access to the work of its inspectors.

STV Children's Appeal 2021

Lorraine Kelly hosts a special 10 year show for The STV Children's Appeal.

Keeping Up with the Aristocrats

Aristocratic dynasties reveal what really goes on behind their closed doors.

Surviving Squalor: Britain's Housing Shame

Daniel Hewitt uncovers the shocking conditions being endured in social housing.

Billy Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure...

Tribute to Sir Billy Connolly who recently announced his retirement from stand-up comedy.

Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum

The deeply personal story of Sheridan Smith's pregnancy and mental health struggles.

Beyond the Line: North Wales Traffic Cops

Bbehind the scenes at the North Wales Roads Policing Unit.

All Around Britain

Alex Beresford and Ria Hebden celebrate amazing people and places across the UK.

My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan

Following one boy over twenty years as he lives his life in Afghanistan.

No Body Recovered

In January 2020 Mike O'Leary disappeared. But how do you solve a mystery without a body?

Never Too Small

Australian architects reuse existing builds to create efficient micro-apartments.

Newcastle Brown Male: Inside the Fringe

At the Edinburgh Fringe we follow Geordie comedian Raul Kohli's experiences as a stand-up.

9/11: Life Under Attack

A unique and compelling account of the day that changed the modern world.

Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific

Martin Clunes embarks on an epic ocean wide adventure in search of the real Pacific.

Murdered by Hollywood

Was screenwriter Gary Devore's death an improbable accident or a government assassination?

Real Stories

Covering true crime and incredible humans to hard-hitting current affairs.

Long Lost Family: What Happened Next

Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell revisit families that have been reunited.

Accused of Murdering Our Son - The Steven Clark Story

Following the experience of a couple accused of murdering their son, Steven Clark in 1992.

Martin Lewis' Extreme Savers

Financial guru Martin Lewis introduces some of Britain's most extreme savers.

Eat, Shop, Save

A team of experts help households to eat better, cook smarter and save money.

Agatha and Poirot: Partners in Crime

Richard E. Grant explores the life of Agatha Christie.

Nurses Who Kill

They are the angels who patrol the wards. The men and women we trust with our lives...

The Queen and her Cousins with Alexander Armstrong

As HM the Queen turns 95, Alexander Armstrong is on a royal road trip of a lifetime.