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DNA Journey

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

Morse and the Last Endeavour

This documentary marks the end of the epic tale of Inspector Morse.

Cold Case Detectives

Detectives are on the trail of a child killer in a 60 year old murder case.

The Real Nolly

The life of Noele Gordon with exclusive access to her personal papers and pictures.

A Murder In The Family

Each stand alone film in this new true crime series investigates three shocking murders.

Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders

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

Queens of the Street

A celebration of the women who have ruled the roost in Weatherfield since 1960.

Social Media Murders

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

Ghislaine, Prince Andrew and the Paedophile

Ranvir Singh explores how Ghislaine Maxwell sank into disgrace.

Kids With Tourette's

Tourette's Syndrome affects one in a hundred children, most of them boys.

Madeleine McCann: The Hunt for the Prime Suspect

Julie Etchingham investigates as German prosecutors believe they have a prime suspect.

Women and The Police: The Inside Story

A shocking expose of the misogynistic culture that exists inside many UK police forces.

The Stasi: Secrets, Lies and British Spies

With access to newly-opened court files, Julie Etchingham reveals the Stasi's UK secrets.

Cold Case Forensics

Unlocking the secrets that solved some of Britain's most controversial murder cases.

60 Minutes: Prince Harry Interview

Prince Harry and Anderson Cooper speak in the royal's first American television interview.

Scotland Tonight Special - Who is Nicholas Rossi?

A Scotland Tonight Special. A case of mistaken identity or a calculated cover up?

Harry: The Interview

Prince Harry talks to Tom Bradby on the eve of the publication of his autobiography.

The Real Stonehouse

John Stonehouse, his disappearance, a world of spies, greed and betrayal

Farewell Doc Martin

Uncover the incredible journey that Doc Martin has been on for the past 18 years.

A Year on Planet Earth

Stephen Fry explores how our journey around the sun impacts nearly all life on Earth.

Litvinenko: The Mayfair Poisonings

A film detailing the events surrounding the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko.

Eat, Shop, Save

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

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

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

The Crossing

This film for the BAFTA-winning Exposure strand looks at an asylum disaster at sea.

The Real Spies Among Friends

The true story of the Cambridge Spies - subject of the drama series A Spy Among Friends.

Scotland's Stories: Let's Talk About Trauma

Author Aidan Martin reflects on his own journey through childhood trauma.

STV Children's Appeal 2022

Join Lorraine Kelly to see how your donations are supporting families across Scotland.

Charles: Our New King

This compelling documentary explores the life and times of King Charles III.

Inside Russia: Putin's War at Home

The inside story of Russians who refuse to stay silent on Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Behind the Rage: America's Domestic Violence

Investigating America's domestic violence problem, speaking to the male perpetrators.

Police, Camera, Murder

A look at the fascinating role digital forensics plays in modern murder investigations.

Fresh Cuts

Rising Black filmmakers present innovative ideas capturing Black Britishness.

Paxman: Putting Up With Parkinson's

Following Jeremy Paxman's story of living with Parkinson's disease.

John and Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf

Following John and Joe's journey into the deaf community and issues they have faced.

Carry on Caravanning

Get ready to meet Britain's fun seeking, slow-lane-hogging "carafans."

9/11: Life Under Attack

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

2020: The Story of Us

The story of Coronavirus in Britain through the experience of people affected.

Heathrow: Britain's Busiest Airport

Documentary series looking at life behind the scenes at the UK's biggest airport.

Keeping Up with the Aristocrats

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

Britain's Strictest Headmistress

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

Surviving Squalor: Britain's Housing Shame

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

Agatha and Poirot: Partners in Crime

Richard E. Grant explores the life of Agatha Christie.

Ashley Banjo: Britain in Black and White

Ashley Banjo explores the negative reaction to his dance on Britain's Got Talent.

Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure

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

Wonders of Scotland with David Hayman

David Hayman explores the scenic beauty, history, and culture of Scotland.

Wonders of the Border

Sean Fletcher explores the dramatic and changing scenery along the Wales-England border.

Bodies of Evidence: The Butcher Surgeon

The story of how surgeon Ian Paterson duped his patients.

The Pier

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

The World's Fattest Man: 10 Years On

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

Fergie's Killer Dresser: The Jane Andrews Story

An account of former royal dresser Jane Andrews' murder of Tom Cressman.

The Real Manhunt: The Night Stalker

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

The Trial of Louise Woodward

Revisiting the gripping and controversial trial of Louise Woodward.

Wild China with Ray Mears

Ray Mears is on a journey of discovery among the landscapes and wildlife of China.

Worlds Collide: The Manchester Bombing

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

And Finally... With Trevor McDonald

Sir Trevor McDonald presents his favourite trademark 'And Finally...' news stories.

Falklands War: The Forgotten Battle

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

Falklands: Island of Secrets

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

Inside Britain's Food Factories

Going behind the scenes at some of Britain's most iconic food factories.

Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific

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

Martin Lewis' Extreme Savers

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

Million Pound Pawn

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

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury

Julia Bradbury takes us to parts of the West Country that can only be explored on foot.

Death Row's Women with Susanna Reid

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

Fred and Rose West: Reopened

Investigators explore claims the Wests were responsible for many more murders.

Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of the World

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

Lee Mack's Road to Soccer Aid

Follow comedian Lee Mack on his journey to get match fit and raise money UNICEF.

Orkney: Britain's Green Islands with Julia Bradbury and Alex Beresford

Julia and Alex visit the beautiful, green Orkney Islands.

Rose West and Myra Hindley: The Untold Story with Trevor McDonald

The story of how the two most notorious women in British crime became lovers in jail.

All Around Britain

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

Bradley Walsh and Son: Breaking Dad The Unseen Show

Brad and Barney settle down to reflect on their road trips' most magic moments.

Camilla's Country Life

A funny and charming portrait of our future Queen Consort at 75.

Chefs' Burnt Bits

Chefs watch and remember those moments where it all went horribly wrong - on telly.

Driving Force

Judy Murray interviews the biggest names in sport.

England's Grand

An A-Z journey through the history of the England football team.

Happy Birthday Bill

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

Happy Birthday Mr Bean

Looking back at the 30 years since comedy legend Mr Bean landed on our screens.

Jennifer Saunders' Memory Lane

Jennifer Saunders is joined by Michael Sheen for a drive down memory lane.

Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures

Joanna Lumley tells the unseen stories behind how her travelogues are made.

Judi Dench's Wild Borneo Adventure

The award-winning actress embarks on a trip of a lifetime.

London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year

It's business not quite as normal at the world-famous and historic London Zoo.

Long Lost Family

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

Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace

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

Long Lost Family: What Happened Next

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

Love Your Small Garden Special

Alan Titchmarsh is here to show that small really can be beautiful in the garden.

Midsomer Murders - 25 Years of Mayhem

This documentary explores the enduring popularity Midsomer Murders.

No Body Recovered

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

Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs at Christmas

Paul O'Grady helps out at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home over the festive period.

Secrets of the Spies

Dive into a world of secrets and lies in this brand new documentary series.

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

Documentary about the killing of PC Andrew Harper.

The Murder of Logan Mwangi

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

The Queen Unseen

A profile of the woman behind the crown. We hear intimate personal stories of the Queen.

The Real Anne: Unfinished Business

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

Accused of Murdering Our Son - The Steven Clark Story

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

Charlene White: Empire's Child

Broadcaster Charlene White takes an eventful journey into her past.

Flying for Britain with David Jason

David Jason meets the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

John Bishop's Great Whale Rescue

The story of two beluga whales being released from captivity and back into the wild.

Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me

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

Kate Garraway Finding Derek

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

Kate Garraway's Life Stories

Kate Garraway interviews celebrities about their lives and careers.

Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek

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

Long Lost Family Specials

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

Madame Tussauds: The Full Wax

Madame Tussauds reveals exactly what goes into immortalising celebrities in wax.

My Years with the Queen

Lady Pamela Hicks talks about her incredible life growing up within the Royal family.

Philip: Prince, Husband, Father

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

Prince William: A Planet For Us All

Prince William meets inspiring local heroes across Britain.

Stephen Fry's 21st Century Firsts

Stephen Fry looks at fascinating things that have happened since the year 2000.

Stephen Lawrence: Has Britain Changed?

High profile guests examine how equal the UK really is and what needs to change.

The Day Will and Kate Got Married

The story of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The Millennium Dome Heist with Ross Kemp

Ross Kemp reveals the story of a The Millennium Dome Heist.

Chrisley Knows Best

The exiciting lives of a picture-perfect Southern family with everything money can buy.

Love, Lust or Run

Stacy takes people's freaky style and turns it amazing. US version of Snog Marry Avoid.

The Restoration Man

Architect George Clarke tours Britain converting heritage structures into dream homes.

The Missing Children

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

What Makes A Murderer

Is anyone capable of becoming a killer or is there something unique about those who do?

Four of a Kind

Meet Ellie, Georgie, Jessica and Holly - the UK's only identical quadruplets.

I Shouldn't Be Alive

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

The Real Mary Poppins

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

Caligula With Mary Beard

Mary Beard explores the life of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus - Caligula...

Confucius

This documentary will unlock Confucius in a spectacular and fascinating film...

Crimes Of The Century

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

Henry VII - The Winter King

Historian Thomas Penn reveals the secrets of the founder of Britain's great Tudor Dynasty.

My Life in Ten Pictures

Leading lights share their personal photo albums

Australian Fishing Championships

Australia's best tournament anglers go head to head across the salt and freshwater.

The Racing Years

Revisit the excitement, glory, close-calls, heartaches and milestones of racing history.

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.

Trajectory: Milestones in Space Exploration

Trajectory looks at milestones in space exploration, along with the latest science.

Grand Tours of Scotland

Paul Murton traces the changes that have taken place since the birth of Scottish tourism.

A Chef's Life

A Chef's Life plunges audiences into the kitchen of a high-end restaurant.

The Dirt Detective

Craig Ferguson, the Dirt Detective, digs into the mysteries of Scotland's past.

Victorian Farm Christmas Special

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

A Glen For All Seasons

The residents of Strathconon Glen and their experiences of life in Scottish countryside.

Best of Tom Weir

Series following author and broadcaster Tom Weir's travels in Scotland.

Beyond Explanation

Series on the supernatural in Scotland, presented by Brian Cox.

Crucify Me

Dominik Diamond visits a festival where participants are briefly crucified.

Deadly Dates

91 million of us worldwide search for love online, but internet dating can be a dangerous

Don't Drop the Coffin

The world of the undertaker, focusing on south London funeral directors FA Albin and Sons.

Harold Shipman: Dr Death

Britain's biggest serial killer was Dr Harold Shipman, suspected of killing over 350.

Highlands

John Michie journeys through the geography and history of Scotland.

Hooked

Paul Young presents this popular fishing show.

Jetstream 41 Prestwick's Plane

A day in the life of Prestwick transatlantic airport in 1965.

Love Food

Best-selling cookbook author Lindsay Cameron Wilson celebrates food and community.

Lyndey Milan's Baking Secrets

Lyndey reveals tips, secrets, and corner-cutting techniques that ensure baking success.

Lyndey Milan's Summer Baking Secrets

If you can bake it, she can make it and tell you how to make every recipe a winner.

Lyndey Milan's Taste of Australia

Lyndey Milan unearths the characters, places, pastures and heroes of Australian cuisine.

Lyndey Milan's Taste of Ireland

Lyndey roams around Ireland tasting some of the tastiest treats on offer.

Murder In Paradise

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

Murdered By My Husband

The story of the investigation into Special Constable Nisha Patel Nasri's murder in 2006.

Recipes That Rock

A travel, adventure, on-the-road discovery series with a delicious food narrative.

Sachie's Kitchen

This exciting series celebrates Japanese cuisine and inspires with amazing dishes.

The Billy Graham Experience

US Evangelist Billy Graham visits Aberdeen as part of Mission Scotland 1991.

The Family Who Vanished

Family murdered and dumped at sea in plot to steal their business...

The Rise and Fall of the Krays

The Krays' legend is one of ruthless criminals who led a glamorous existence in the '60s.

There's Been Another Murder

Documentary celebrating 25 years of Taggart, the most successful drama series ever to come

Unforgiven: The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger

Documentary about the two ten-year-old boys who killed a two-year-old in 1993.

Diana and the Royal Family

Documentary series taking an indepth look at the life of Diana, the people's princess.

Last Secrets of the 3rd Reich

Little-known events that played a large role in determining the outcome of World War II...

Metropolis

The series Metropolis takes us to the very heart of urban life in antiquity...

The Tech Effect

The Tech Effect is a portal to the future, a look at the forces and inventions...

Warships

This series has exclusive access to Britain's biggest warship, HMS Ocean, and her crew.

Beyond the Line: North Wales Traffic Cops

Bbehind the scenes at the North Wales Roads Policing Unit.

Australian Crime

Australian Crime examines some of Australia's most horrid and well-known crimes...

How To Raise A Super Baby

Parents want their babies to be super smart, super talented and super successful...

Murder in Pacific Paradise

John Scott and his partner of 20 years, Greg Scrivener were brutally murdered...

In the Shadow of Feeling

This film explores the factors that create psychopaths in society...

Life with Murder

This is a story about a tough decision a mother and father have to make after their son...

Letters from Pyongyang

A father and son make a rare journey to the North Korean capital...

Birth of a Family

Four siblings meet for the very first time as they were adopted as infants.

Cannibal Possession: Heart of Ice

A historian specializing in the cannibal legend of Wendigo...

Crack House USA

Crack House USA takes both a voyeuristic and up-close, personal look at the drug trade.

Material Witness

Three workers from CBS left work, only to walk into a kidnapping...

The Unperfect Crime

Expanded two-hour special about the 1997 Loomis-Fargo armoured car heist in North Carolina

RFK - America's Lost President

What if Robert F. Kennedy had not been assassinated while campaigning for the Presidency?

Shackleton - In Pursuit of the Endurance

A film following a group on their goal to follow in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton.

Stranger In The Family

Autism is a condition that can leave one child mildly impaired and another totally...

The Boys Of H Company

States Marine Corps 5th Division, H Company...

The Kangaroo Gang

The Kangaroo Gang, led by five charismatic master thieves...

The Lusitania

This dramatised documentary retells the story of Lusitania's fateful voyage.

The Search For Dracula

In an age of science, one tale of the supernatural continues to seduce us...

Transforming Gender

Transforming Gender explores what it's like to be in conflict with the gender...

War of Art

Artists from across the Western world visit North Korea...

Behind the Palace Walls

Series documenting all things Royal.

Blood, Sweat and T-Shirts

Six young fashion lovers swap shopping for the factories and backstreet workshops of India

Mao's Cold War

In the decades following World War II, a new era of frosty relationship began...

Secrets Of The Exhibit

Explore the history of stolen artworks...

The Impressionists

In this four-part series, art writer Waldemar Januszczak sets out to prove...

The Secrets of Quantum Physics

Professor of physics Jim Al-Khalili investigates quantum physics.

Mountain Men

Join the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team as they battle the elements to save lives.

Nick Hancock's Fishing School

TV Presenter Nick Hancock takes six people to teach them Fly Fishing.

On Weir's Way with David Hayman

David Hayman follows in the footsteps of Tom Weir as he journeys through Scotland.

The People's History Show Special: 60 Years of STV

Angus Simpson presents a special episode of the show, celebrating 60 years of STV.

British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld

The faces of Britain's most infamous criminals have remained largely unseen...until now.

Gangster No.1 - The Freddie Foreman Story

To Britain's underworld, Freddie Foreman is the Godfather.

Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld

Bernard O'Mahoney interviews some of the most notorious criminals in recent history.

Irish Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld

Across the Emerald Isle, there's a dark undercurrent of crime.

Journey to New Scotland

David Farrell takes a fascinating journey to Nova Scotia in Canada.

Lockerbie: 30 Years On

The story of the Lockerbie bombing told through five powerful voices three decades later.

Mark McManus: The Taggart Years

Documentary focusing on the actor Mark McManus who played the lead role in Taggart.

Medics of the Glen

The daily lives of medical and emergency services in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

The Krays: The Myth Behind The Legend

The inside story of the infamous Kray twins, told by the people who stood by their side.

The Man Who Wants to Change the World

Sandy Kidd has invented a device to propel flying saucers across the galaxy (1987).

Sean's Scotland

Sean Batty explores some of the most stunning places Scotland has to offer.

Sean's Festive Scotland

Join Sean Batty on a wonderful, winter road trip, celebrating Scotland.

St Kilda Island on the Edge

Documentary exploring the history of St Kilda, a remote island off Scotland's west coast.

Scotland the Land

Discover Scotland by following the flow of her rivers. With breathtaking aerial views.

There's Been A Murder

Documentary celebrating 20 years of Taggart

Gino's Italy: Like Mamma Used to Make

Gino D'Acampo returns to his motherland to learn more from the Mammas of Italy.

STV Children's Appeal 2017

Showcasing the fundraising activities and causes helped across Scotland in 2017.

Weir About Scotland

Tom Weir takes us around Scotland discovering its beautiful scenery and rich history.

Weir at 70

Special interview with Tom Weir, to celebrate his 70th birthday.

Weir's Scotland

With over 50 years of travel around Scotland, Weir shows us some of his highlights.

Big Wave Surfers

Daredevil professional surfers gather in Nazare, Portugal, to challenge its monster waves.

Catching A Serial Killer: Death and Injustice In Korea

This is the incredible story of South Korea's most infamous cold case...

Embittered City

An investigative journey into a city that is completely cut off from the outside world...

Hack Your Age

Deedee decides to turn back the clock and embarks on a bio-hacking quest.

In Search of the Frog Boys

South Korea, 1991 - five young boys go exploring in the mountains. They never return.

Love, Scott

Scott Jones was attacked outside of a Nova Scotia nightclub and left paralyzed.

Searching for Michael Jackson's Zoo With Ross Kemp

Investigating the animals once owned by pop star Michael Jackson.

STV Children's Appeal 2018

Programmes from this year's STV Children's Appeal.

The Big Boss: A 21st Century Criminal

The story of Paul LeRoux, the world's most prolific yet least known crime boss.

The Negotiators

Find out what it takes to navigate a crisis, where one wrong move could prove deadly.

The Tim Ferriss Experiment

Tim Ferriss attempts to learn notoriously punishing skills in record time.

Vote 99 - Birth of a New Scotland

Join Bernard Ponsonby as he looks back on the birth of a new Scotland.

Weir's Aweigh

Tom Weir travels around the west coast by sea, finding out about the history and culture.

Weir's Way

Series following climber, author and broadcaster Tom Weir as he travels around Scotland.

Crime Science

Winner: Best Documentary Series, India - Asian Academy Creative Awards

Dismantling Democracy

The decline of democracy is real, palpable. We all feel it. What can we do about it?

For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots

A two-part, four-hour documentary series honoring African-American servicemen and women.

Joanna Lumley's Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti

Joanna explores and uncovers the hidden gems of the Caribbean.

Peer to Peer

Exploring successful leadership with the most influential people in business.

Railway Walks

Julia Bradbury follows the old tracks and ancient viaducts of Britain's lost rail empire.

Reporters at War

Reporters At War is a three-part series that takes a long hard look at one of the most...

Secrets in the Bones: The Hunt for the Black Death Killer

Hendrik Poinar explores the Black Death pandemic that wiped out over 50 million people.

Street Hospital

Following a team of Wellington Free Ambulance paramedics on the front line.

STV Children's Appeal 2019

Programmes from this year's STV Children's Appeal.

The Isles of the Queen

Documentary series exploring the fascinating British Islands from a birds eye perspective.

STV Children's Appeal 2021

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

Who Cares?

Documentaries produced for the STV Children's appeal on care and homelessness in Scotland.

Junk and Disorderly

Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove make money from autojumbles and auctions.

Jimmy Akingbola Handle with Care

Acclaimed actor and presenter Jimmy Akingbola tells his story of growing up in care.

Bizarre Murders

These are not serial murderers evading the FBI, but Fargo-like capers with shocking twists

Amy Winehouse - Fallen Star

A biography on the life of Amy Winehouse.

The Anti-Social Network

Broadcaster, Richard Bacon investigates internet bullying...

Amy Winehouse - The Girl Done Good: A Documentary Review

A documentary on the music and career of Amy Winehouse, featuring exclusive interviews...

Inside the Storm: Lessons from the Boardroom

A rare look behind closed doors of big global businesses...

Queen - Under Review

This documentary profiles Queen and includes interviews, rare footage and insights...

My Mohamed Is Different

This film follows the stories of mature European women that travel to Egypt to find love.

Undercover Princes

Three bachelor Princes come to the UK to find a Princess to take back to their kingdom.

Undercover Princesses

Three single Princesses from around the world come to the UK to find Prince Charming.

Inside Animal A and E

Behind the scenes at the Blue Cross animal hospitals in London Victoria and Grimsby.