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Charlie Luxton meets extreme commuters to explore what happens to your lifestyle when you live hundreds of miles away from work. The programme explores the new home and lifestyle opportunities created by the boom in city property prices, the fall in air fares, and the rise in remote working via the internet. Charlie meets three London commuters with vastly different journeys to work. He joins one super commuter with a daily six-hour round trip, and another who at the end of the working day flies home to another country.
This follow-up returns to City Sauna, where business is booming. But with damp in the gentleman's lounge and a customer with a custard fetish, what could possibly go wrong?
This new show looks at some of the health stories currently breaking the internet. With over 160 million health related internet searches carried out every year worldwide, we find ourselves bombarded with information about our bodies. With access to cutting-edge experiments and medical expertise, presenters Cherry Healey, Dr Pixie McKenna and health journalist Dara Mohammadi are determined to separate fact from fiction, finding answers to questions like 'could cheesy feet save your life?, 'did the internet create a phobia?' and 'are faecal transplants the future?'.
The remarkable true story of Donald Trump's family history - one of the most extraordinary immigration success stories ever told - and what it reveals about the United States' 45th President
The Modern British Slave Trade explores the rise of modern slavery in the UK, giving a portrait of the dark world of forced labour through the eyes of the people involved. The British government estimates that there are approximately 13,000 people forced into slavery in the UK today and this documentary provides a unique insight into this hidden criminal world, from the 'slaves' themselves to the investigators and the people who are trying to tackle this criminal industry. From agriculture to nail bars, the programme explores the dark world of modern-day slavery and many of the people trapped in plain sight.
For freelance paparazzi photographer George, it's all about being in the right place at the right time. This documentary shows him and his apprentice in hot pursuit of Britney Spears, Little Mix, Wayne Rooney, Dawn French, Katie Hopkins and Judge Rinder. George also shares some of his more colourful anecdotes that may help explain why many celebrities view him with such disdain. George estimates that he sells over 500 photographs a year to news organisations and magazines around the world, but in getting the photos is he staying the right side of the legal line? To get those photos, George has become a master of deception, distraction and disguise, entering an area where public interest, morality and privacy laws collide.
Getting fit has never been bigger business, with gym memberships in the UK at an all-time high. With fitness DVDs, books and apps, plus thousands of pictures of transformed bodies all over social media to inspire, how do we decide what's the most effective form of exercise to help us look good, feel great and suit our lifestyle? How important is exercise versus diet and can team sports provide more effective results than exercising on your own? Is running damaging for your body? From HIIT to yoga, running to bulking and shredding, presenters Anna Richardson and Amar Latif reveal just what you need to do to lose weight, strengthen your body and improve your fitness levels. The show busts myths, reveals exercise secrets, and lets science do the talking.
Simon Brodkin, the man behind comedy character Lee Nelson, created one of 2015's most iconic images when he showered disgraced FIFA President Sepp Blatter with banknotes in front of the world's media in Zurich, but the methods behind this and his other audacious stunts have always remained secret. Until now.
In 2016 Channel 4 secured exclusive and unrestricted access to Simon as he set his sights on three of the world's most notorious figures: Simon Cowell, Sir Phillip Green and the 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. With never before seen footage, Britain's Greatest Hoaxer lifts the lid on the months of meticulous planning and preparation that go into pulling off a successful stunt. With tension, drama, disguise, false starts, arrests and near misses with the U.S. Secret Service, the documentary will reveal the extraordinary and even dangerous measures Simon takes as he bursts the bubbles of some of the world's richest and most famous people.
The 2015 image of Simon showering Sepp Blatter in banknotes made the front pages of the Times, Telegraph, Guardian and Independent in the UK, as well as countless headlines around the world. Previously Simon has joined Kanye West on stage during the rapper's headline set at Glastonbury; helped Volkswagen fit the latest in emissions-cheating technology to their new car at the Geneva International Motor Show; gate-crashed a prime-time Saturday night broadcast of The X Factor; and joined the England football team ahead of their flight to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Britain's Greatest Hoaxer airs as part of Channel 4's Fake News Week.
Andrew Welch has a difficult job. As marketing director for British Naturism, he's paid to promote social nudity and attract new and younger recruits to an organisation with a membership that gets smaller and greyer every year. His brainchild for 2016 is the Great British Skinny Dip. The idea is for venues across the country to host nude swims over one weekend in September - so young people can give nakedness a go in its most accessible form. The Great British Skinny Dip follows Andrew over six busy months, including meetings with other members of this very private community. Linda is a kitchen assistant, John a former trade union officer, and Christine used to be a head teacher. All have decided to join Andrew's initiative to try and bring more people into the fold. In John's case this will involve coming out as a naturist. During the filming, after ten years of being single, Andrew gets a new girlfriend, Sheryn.
The Wedding Day looks behind the pomp and ritual of one wedding to unveil British attitudes to marriage, through two very different families. Serena and Jordan, a bright, ambitious couple in their twenties, are getting married. They have contrasting backgrounds: Serena is from a wealthy Cambridgeshire family while Jordan comes from a more modest background in Stoke. Serena's parents are divorced, Jordan's are still together. For the first time in years the entire family will all be in the same room but this time with new girlfriends and step-parents. Confessional interviews with the couple and their families reveal their expectations of married life and how their different stories influence their view of marriage.
This documentary meets six extraordinary weight loss champions, who lost 80 stone between them, to find out what happened to them next. After they collected their prizes and the press photographers left, did they manage to keep the weight off? And, at a time when around 60% of people in the UK are overweight, a ground-breaking science study on a TV star who lost 17 stone reveals the body's incredible but little-known biological response to dieting that sabotages our efforts to keep weight off.
Every day the news gets worse - President Trump, Brexit, Isis... Right now it feels like the world could end any day, but one of Britain's most cautious men is here to help risk assess life in these scary times. Jon Richardson is a worrier, and in a bleak world where fear dominates the news, it's hard to know which headlines to believe. We're all going to die but what's more likely to kill us - Isis or sausages? Self-confessed coward and expectant father Jon is sent on a mission by his wife, fellow comedian and worrier Lucy Beaumont, to investigate if the things they are most scared about are going to kill them. Can he try to allay their fears of the dangers that threaten our lives every time we walk out of the front door? Over the course of his mission he meets the family in Dorset selling fresh air in jars for £80 a pop to combat lethal air pollution, spends the night in the woods to learn how to protect his family in the event of terrorists planting a dirty bomb.
David Baddiel's dad Colin has Pick's disease. This intimate, moving and sometimes funny documentary explores the impact that Colin's condition has on his sons' relationship with him.
Sarah Beeny analyses key factors to determine the most desirable place to live in the UK. She travels around the country looking at indicators ranging from job prospects to affordable housing.
Dr Pixie McKenna examines NHS health data to reveal what made people ill in Britain in 2016. She reveals how changing the clocks could be a health hazard and why not only colds and flu increase when the kids go to school.
In a powerful and provocative authored film, Trevor Phillips investigates the liberal urge to protect minorities from offence by gagging so-called populists and concludes that for liberals it's backfired. The backlash has stirred the Trump-Farage-led revolt - and even alienated the minorities whom liberals claim to champion. From the sacking of a Nobel scientist for a politically incorrect joke to the banning of sombreros on campus, the liberal elite's unwritten rules about what you can or can't say risk becoming not only ridiculous but self-defeating. For Trevor, the acid test of a democracy is whether it truly encourages the airing of different opinions whatever they might be - a test that Britain seems in danger of failing.
All-you-can-eat restaurants are taking over the high street. Here you'll find limitless servings of food for a fixed price - and we Brits just can't get enough. Narrated by Jonny Vegas, this one-off documentary features the extraordinary diners who can eat four days of calories in one sitting; and the canny restaurateurs who know every trick going to fill us up quickly. Welcome to the world of the all you can eat - the fad diet that Britons are really getting stuck into.
From award-winning director Jamie Roberts and award-winning executive producers Simon Chinn, Katie Buchanan and Jonathan Chinn, War Child follows three refugee children from the Middle East on their dangerous journeys to what they hope is a new future in Europe. As the UK debates how best to help refugees from the Middle East, including whether to halt the 'Dubs scheme' that was specifically set up to provide sanctuary to child refugees, and countries such as Germany start to reconsider their asylum policies, War Child is a timely reminder of the dangers and hardships that child refugees face on their journey. Documenting the dramatic personal stories of families and unaccompanied children fighting to get to Western Europe against the odds and often illegally, Jamie Roberts is with the children almost every step of the way as they are forced to find dangerous or illicit means to reach loved ones and safety.
An innovative exploration of the wealth gap in modern Britain, following two south Londoners of differing fortunes as they meet up in the park while walking their dogs
Documentary about the year-long investigation by the police into the mysterious death of an unidentified man on Saddleworth Moor
Abel Morrison has three wives and eleven children. His newest wife, 22-year-old Marina, is heavily pregnant so it's a chaotic time for the family and relationships are under strain. While Abel's first wife, Suzie, takes the challenges of plural marriage in her stride, his second wife Beth is struggling with Marina's demands on Abel's attention. On the day of the birth, things come to a head and she finds it difficult to contain her emotions. While the family work to overcome their insecurities and rebuild relationships, a bombshell could turn life as they know it upside down. Meanwhile, Anna, the daughter of the community's founder, is busy preparing for the 'end of days', when society will collapse ahead of Christ's second coming. She and her husband Cary have eight children, and while he's open to the possibility of plural marriage, she's in no hurry to find a sister wife.
Documentary uncovering the hidden and shocking underground world of bare knuckle fighting, where men from all walks of life compete against each other in bloody battles. The man at the heart of the Fight Club is Shaun Smith, who is being monitored by police as he plans put on the biggest bare knuckle fight ever seen in the UK.
Chefs are known for being fiery and temperamental. But what happens when they walk out, leaving restaurants in the lurch? These days, desperate owners call the relief agency for an emergency chef, who must master unfamiliar menus, handle inexperienced staff and satisfy demanding owners and customers. Here, cameras follows three such chefs as they descend on a luxury London hotel, a Devon manor house and a busy Midlands pub
We all worry about the way we look and when you have a facial condition - this can be magnified. Whether it's a port wine stain or vitiligo, scarring or rosacea, many wish to exert control over their appearance and have fun with makeup. In this ground-breaking programme, Katie Piper invites women with facial conditions to Central London's Harvey Nichols for a special makeover. But what they don't know is that the glamorous person helping them shares the same facial condition - will they be able to tell? Rochelle is interested to see how her vitiligo looks with makeup. Will she spot Rochelle shares the same condition? Can Katie help Phyll with her makeup and her facial scarring? Katie pairs Lisa with Amy, who wants to show that wearing makeup is an option with a port wine stain. And Sanna meets Lex, who also has rosacea, uses makeup and even has her own beauty blog. And there's Lewis, who wants help with his acne.
Competition in the taxi trade is at a record high. Each month, for every new driver joining the elite club as a black cab driver, 16 new minicabs, including the likes of Uber, hit London's roads. This programme goes behind the scenes of one of the hardest exams in the world; the one that all the black cab drivers in the capital must take: The Knowledge of London. Candidates must memorise the capital's 25,000 streets and traffic restrictions, and its ever-changing 100,000 points of interest. The volume and detail of information is compared to doing a degree in law or medicine. It takes an average of four years of grit and determination to pass, and the dropout rate is 70%. This programme follows a single mum, a Kosovan immigrant and a bus driver - ordinary people doing something extraordinary. When it comes to our increasing dependence on technology, The Knowledge reveals the power of our brains when they're pushed to the limit.
For most women multiple orgasms can seem almost mythical. But some women orgasm not once, twice or even ten times, but 60, 70 or 100 times: a super-orgasm. In this documentary, a group of ordinary women with an extraordinary ability have volunteered to be put through a series of challenging tests in an unprecedented scientific investigation to reveal the truth behind the super-orgasm. With the help of these women - who include a motorbike-mad engineering student, a stay-at-home mum and a woman whose passion is singing in her Catholic church choir - a group of international scientists from a range of disciplines attempt to measure and record the super-orgasmic phenomenon for the first time. They hope to see how the brain and the body react before, during and after super-orgasm, to find out if these women are wired differently to the rest of us or whether we can all learn to have a super-orgasm.
In the Bay of Naples lies a hidden wonder of the ancient world: Baiae. Three times as big as nearby Pompeii, Baiae was once an exclusive holiday retreat for Roman Emperors and the super-rich. With exclusive access to the work of underwater archaeologists and the help of a team of historians and volcanologists, this documentary investigates Baiae's ruins and artefacts to paint a picture of the ancient luxury resort, and explain how it became submerged. Rome's elite flocked here to enjoy the finest seafood and lavish beach parties, and to seek out love affairs amid its steaming sulphur baths. But they also came to scheme and plot against political rivals. Built in a volcanic landscape, Baiae's many villas and bathhouses took advantage of a constant supply of hot water, but the source of its popularity would ultimately seal its demise.
The inside story of the murder of Alexander Litvinenko in November 2006 by means of the radioactive poison polonium 210, and of the international manhunt that led to the steps of the Kremlin. The Scotland Yard detectives who led the enquiry and the doctors who fought to save Litvinenko's life reveal the political and diplomatic obstacle course they faced in investigating the murder and tell how their quarries left a toxic trail through the heart of London
In 1972, astronauts aboard Apollo 17 captured the iconic 'Blue Marble' photo of Earth, the first time the whole of the Earth had been captured within a single frame. At the time, this new perspective had a profound effect on our perception of ourselves; since then NASA has taken millions more.
In this epic, powerful and revelatory film, a new generation of astronauts (including Tim Peake) uses those images of the earth from space to reveal the astonishing transformation humanity has wrought in the 45 years since 'Blue Marble'. Together the astronauts give us an armchair tour of the change they've witnessed from orbit, as they've watched us etching our presence on the planet. The film will show these images together in stunning time-lapse sequences to reveal how we are reshaping our world, for better and for worse - from the sprawling megacities of China to vast desert farms in the Middle East, and the melting snow cap of Kilimanjaro, to giant solar arrays in Nevada.d worse
If one new baby is enough to turn a household upside down, what happens when four come along at once? After trying for a child together for 10 years, Aynur and Tony are finding out. With newborn quadruplets and no home of their own, they move in with Aynur's supportive, traditional Turkish parents for a helping hand. Aynur's parents and Tony don't always see eye to eye, but Tony's determined to get stuck in and show his willingness and commitment to Aynur when their new arrivals are born. This modern British love story explores one family's big surprise and the challenges they face, particularly given the fact that Tony struggles with alcohol.
Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka has been appointed to an official role within the White House, but what does she believe in and how much political clout does she actually have?
In this authored historical investigation, historian Tom Holland traces the origins of Isis's extreme violence, which it claims is justified by the tenets and scriptures of Islam. Travelling from Paris to Istanbul, and from Sinjar to Cairo, he examines the roots of Isis's interpretation of notions such as jihad and caliphate; he investigates why Isis have persecuted different religious minorities in different ways; and he asks whether the group's ideology is in part a reaction to a westernisation of Islam that ultimately dates back to the time of Napoleon. Holland questions the assertion - much repeated by western leaders - that Isis has nothing to do with Islam. He examines the origins of the group's beliefs, which he traces back to the very origins of Islam.
Weighing 46 stone at just 33 years old, Sharon Hill, Britain's biggest woman, could hardly move or leave her house. Her husband Andrew, who cared for her, was also imprisoned. Classed as morbidly obese, Sharon chose a risky life-changing operation to give her a future outside the home. Two years after she had bariatric surgery, the cameras return to find that, having shed a massive 14 stone, Sharon has started to put the pounds back on again. Sharon continues to battle her demons around food. With the help of a leading psychologist and a specialist surgical team, she decides to put herself through a second risky surgery. Can she finally live a life beyond the confines of her house? And will her marriage survive?
We British are a nation of snack lovers. We reach for crisps, nuts and popcorn on average seven times a week, and we are eating more and more. Simon Rimmer and Sophie Morgan explore how crisps and popcorn are made, how crisps are marketed to us and the science and psychology of why it seems we can't resist reaching out for a handful of peanuts or crisps. A specially conducted survey reveals which parts of Britain eat the most snacks, and what time of day we're most likely to munch. Plus, the show reveals Britain's favourite flavour of crisp.
Luxury mansions are undergoing a facelift. New construction technology and cutting edge techniques have opened the door to custom designed and eco efficient super-sized houses being built in super-quick time. Narrated by architect Charlie Luxton, this documentary looks at three unique prefabricated builds and meets the people who call these incredible structures home. Pizza restaurant entrepreneurs Richard and Nikki Cooper are building a 5000-square-foot dream home in just four days. David and Lesley Lennox's strict deadline for their daughter's wedding puts massive pressure on their build. And a risky cliff top plot means that Paul Cook's dream house teeters on the edge of completion.
On the afternoon of Sunday 1 May 2016, 31-year-old mother of three Natalie Hemming vanishes, seemingly without a trace. Forty eight hours later, her frantic mother phones 999. 'What's the specific concern that's caused you to call the police?' asks the operator. Natalie's mother says: 'Him'. That phone call launches one of the biggest missing person searches ever seen at Thames Valley Police. This gripping programme follows the investigation hour by hour as the police have to decide if Natalie is alive or dead. With extraordinary access to the minute-by-minute police investigation and to Natalie's family and friends as they struggle to come to terms with the situation that's unfolding around them, Catching a Killer: The Search for Natalie Hemming follows the case from the extraordinary hours before the arrest to its heart-breaking conclusion.
Mid-Brexit and pre-general election, Grayson Perry examines the emotions, beliefs and desires that drive our loyalty to political tribes, and uses the results as inspiration for pieces of art.
The documentary follows a group of campaigners on a mission to defend people who stand to be evicted from their homes.
Filmed over nine months, the documentary sees 42-year-old boxing trainer Chrisy Morris and a group of his pals as they stand up to the bailiffs in their spare time.
An astonishing 50 families a week are thought to be evicted by bailiffs each week due to the housing crisis.
When is the show on TV?
Battling The Bailiffs is on Channel 4 at 10pm TONIGHT (Thursday 15 June).
It will then be available on Channel 4’s on demand service, 4OD, immediately after broadcast.
It’s a one-off documentary and it’s yet to be confirmed if there will be a follow-up episode in the future.
Who is Chrisy Morris?
Boxing coach Chrisy Morris, 42, is a campaigner against bailiffs.
He is a prominent YouTube campaigner and frequently uploads videos of himself battling the authorities on behalf of the public.
He is also an avid Twitter user where he shares his take on politics and cyber security.
Stephen Fry is joined by seven fellow celebrities to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, which decriminalised private homosexual acts between men. The group explores the histories of several buildings that became cornerstones in the battle for gay rights in the UK. The Rev Richard Coles revisits the hedonistic past of London's Heaven Nightclub, while Mary Portas visits Shibden Hall near Halifax to celebrate the life of 19th-century lesbian heiress Anne Lister. Craig Revel Horwood investigates Britain's drag scene at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, and Simon Callow tells the story of Oscar Wilde's downfall at the Old Bailey. Plus, Rikki Beadle-Blair visit the Theatre Royal Haymarket to remember how the British public showed their support for John Gielgud after he was arrested for cottaging, and Liz Carr takes in Bletchley Park, the one-time home of Alan Turing. Finally, Waheed Alli tells the story of recent battles for gay right in the Houses of Parliament
Actor and gay dad Kieron Richardson explores same-sex parenting and introduces his twins
A one-off documentary celebrating how Hollyoaks has supported the positive representation of LGBT issues and characters over the years
Rupert Everett explores how gay life has changed since male homosexuality was decriminalised in England and Wales in 1967
Cameras focus on the visiting room at HMP Low Moss, one of Scotland's largest maximum security prisons. It offers an insight into the people doing hard time as they meet loved ones. Featured contributors include Gary and Charley who plan their wedding, even though he doesn't have a release date. Meanwhile, fellow inmate Mike receives a visit from his ageing father
n the centre of historic Oxford a man lies dead in his doorway. There are no suspects, no witnesses and no sign of forced entry. Adrian Greenwood, a 42-year-old antiquarian book dealer, is dead, stabbed over 30 times in his own home in a frenzied and brutal attack. Greenwood had built up a reputation throughout his short life as an exceptionally talented book dealer. He had bought and sold early editions of Harry Potter and came to media attention following the sale of a rare piece by Banksy in 2011. The pressure is on Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown and his team to discover who killed Greenwood. And what has happened to his £50,000 early edition of The Wind in the Willows? With unprecedented access to Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, this episode of Catching a Killer - The Wind in the Willows Murder - follows all the twists and turns of this real-life crime.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, Convicted for Love tells the dramatic and emotional story of four gay men who fell foul of Britain's homophobic laws. The government's 2017 Turing's Law promises a pardon and an apology for men like these, who were hounded for their homosexuality. But this documentary reveals that, for many of them, the injustice continues. Fifty years ago, the 1967 Sexual Offences Act was hailed as a great step forward for gay rights. It gave the impression that it made all homosexuality legal for men. It didn't. It only legalised sex in England and Wales between two men over the age of 21 - in private. It also didn't mark the end of discrimination against gay men. Many aspects of their everyday lives remained illegal. In the following decades these men have had a long, hard struggle for their rights. Over 15,000 men were unfairly convicted of homosexual offences.
Presenter Anna Richardson meets the people who've found ingenious or unusual ways to retire super early. Barney, an ex-accountant who retired at 43, shares his secret formula to quitting the rate race early. Other case studies include the friends who've found a new way to buy property for less; a man who's made his fortune sending potatoes through the post; and a family who insist on only spending money two days a week. Those taking a risk on a big idea include Pippa, who has made over £3 million in just two years with her nut butters. Journalist Sophie Morgan meets the trend-spotters who are trail-blazing new ways to retire early, including how to get restaurant quality meals for a fraction of the price. And consumer journalist Rhik Samadder meets some more of Britain's leading supersavers.
The untold story of how Britain battled Aids, in a fight that changed British society forever
The tragedy of Grenfell Tower put the shocking lack of good quality, safe social housing firmly in the public eye. Phil Spencer is taking the problem on in a property show like no other. He's looking for homes for two families, something he does week-in, week-out. But this time he's not working with healthy budgets and lengthy wish lists, he's working with two families who work hard but are homeless. Corvel and Meyrem are a hard-working couple from Southwark in London, who are being evicted from their one-bed flat that's cockroach and rat-infested. Bibi and her 15-year-old son Oscar were evicted from the home they'd lived in for 15 years and have hit a brick wall when it comes to finding a new place. This is the most difficult property search of Phil's career. Nothing has prepared him for the challenges and the terrible housing conditions so many people are forced to endure.
Following three young people in very different circumstances who have come to Nightstop, a national emergency accommodation service, in need of somewhere to stay
Documentary following five households looking to swap their council house. Some want to upgrade to their ideal home, others simply fancy a change of scenery and some are parents seeking to downsize now that their children have flown the nest. However, council house swaps do not involve estate agents with sharp sales patter. It is up to the tenants to show each other around their homes and do the hard sell. If the first viewing goes well, there will be an invitation for a return viewing before both sides decide whether to swap - or not
Sociologist and broadcaster Emma Dabiri looks at racism in Britain through the world of modern dating, unveiling the results of a national survey of British online dating habits. A volunteer group of young British singletons take part in a series of experiments to discover if there's more than meets the eye going on in the flighty world of modern dating apps. Emma also meets a number of controversial interviewees - from Mobo-award-winning rapper Nadia Rose, through to BAME equal opportunities campaigner Baroness McGregor-Smith
Clare Balding uncovers the hidden history of women's football. A hundred years ago, the women's game dominated the headlines and attracted crowds of up to 60,000. The star players everyone wanted to see were teenage striker Lily Parr and her teammate Alice Woods, and the most popular team in England was Dick, Kerr's Ladies. Clare reveals how women's football teams grew out of munitions factories during the First World War where women had replaced men sent into battle. It also uncovers an untold chapter in the fight for equality waged at a time when women ruled the pitch.
The world's pet population stands at a staggering 57 million. But for some, owning a cat or a dog just isn't enough. Around the world thousands of dangerous animals live as human companions. Why do people want to live with large animals, or choose a pet that could so easily kill them? There's a seven-foot Russian bear, who regularly has meals with his owners. Then there's Jilly, an eight-foot-long deadly salt-water crocodile, who has sleepovers at her owner's house in Melbourne. Meanwhile, Mike and Valerie in Minnesota are parents to a one-tonne buffalo called Cody who has to be showered in the local car wash and who goes on nights out to the local bar. There's also a tiger and a wallaby in this one-off documentary that explores the unusual relationship between owners and their exotic pets.
Record numbers of children are being permanently excluded from primary schools. This documentary meets six young, funny and riotous children who are hoping for another chance after being excluded.
Documentary featuring never-before-seen footage of Diana, Princess of Wales, recorded by her speech consultant between 1992 and 1993 as she sought to define her public persona and present her own version of events reported in the press, touching on her marriage and experience of public life. The programme also features in-depth interviews with people close to her
An examination of the turbulent relationship between Diana, Princess of Wales and her formidable stepmother Raine Spencer, who rose from humble origins with the help of her larger-than-life mother, the novelist Barbara Cartland, to become a countess and a member of the royal family. Raine was a divisive figure, who was doted on by her husband Johnnie Spencer but loathed by Diana and her siblings. Yet as the princess's marriage collapsed, she reached out to her stepmother for support, marking a change in the women's relationship.
With the public demanding more than ever that something must be done about tax avoidance and evasion, this documentary reveals for the first time the methods HM Revenue & Customs uses to find out who is and isn't paying tax and how they target those individuals. Leading the charge is Duncan McCallum, a veteran customs officer who has tackled drug rings, smugglers and massive duty fraud, while new teams are also targeting offshore accounts that could secure the Government millions in unpaid tax.
Documentary exploring the extremes of human behaviour in airports and on planes. Footage includes angry missed check-ins to bizarre drunken antics at security, alternative safety briefings, deafening party flights and near-death experiences on flights from hell.
One-off documentary exploring the joys and challenges of parenting teenagers today from the one place where conversations are likely to take place - the family car. Eight cars have been rigged with multiple cameras, allowing viewers to eavesdrop on the conversations between parents and their children as they catch up and connect away from their home lives
The London borough of Brent boasts one of the highest marriage rates and lowest number of divorces in the country. This one-off documentary visits five Brent couples who have tied the knot to find out what keeps them together. Ranging from seven to 47 years of marriage, they discuss everything from the importance of sex in a relationship, the ups and downs of having children and whether they have ever been tempted to stray
Mark Austin and his daughter Maddy explore the devastating effects of eating disorders and the availability of suitable care. They discuss the subject with patients, their families and Prince William.
Do you remember when Elliott first met ET? Or the magical moment Julie Andrews floated down over a London street with just an umbrella to keep her afloat? What about the terrifying sight of Scar leaping through the flames in The Lion King? Children’s films have provided some of cinema’s most cherished scenes and to this day remain firm favourites – even among big kids like me.
This countdown delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the best-loved kids classics, from Home Alone to Finding Nemo, Back to the Future and beyond. Expect untold secrets, surprise revelations and fascinating behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the stars and directors who brought joy to every little girl and boy.
SUMMARYA countdown of some of the greatest family movies ever made, from enduring classics like Mary Poppins to modern hits including Finding Nemo. Featuring contributions from actors and film-makers. Steven Spielberg reveals the original inspiration for ET, while Christopher Lloyd shares his memories of being transformed into The Addams Family's Uncle Fester and Who Framed Roger Rabbit's villainous Judge Doom. The programme also features directors Robert Zemeckis, Ron Howard and David Yates discussing the secrets behind classic movie moments.
The story of pop music's vital role in a social, sexual and cultural revolution 50 years ago, as homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK
A timely insight into life on the US-Mexican border during the first days of Donald Trump's presidency.
Documentary following two teenage girls from very different worlds as they try to become friends in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, which is one of Britain's most racially segregated places. The film shows how 16-year-old Siobhan and 17-year-old Farhana cross this racial divide to step into each other's world for the very first time, revealing a story that highlights the complexities of integration. As they face up to their differences, they find themselves navigating both family and community concerns
Two ordinary people take part in an extraordinary experiment, as they are filmed for 24 hours and given a unique medical MOT, using state-of-the-art medical equipment. Three world-renowned scientists will analyse the findings of patients Charlotte and Dave, as their brain activity, heart rate, movement, posture and glucose levels are all closely monitored throughout the day
New discoveries are revealing the secrets of Egypt's Great Pyramid. Mystery has long surrounded the construction of Egypt's Great Pyramid, but now new discoveries are revealing its secrets, as archaeologists uncover the last surviving relic of the pharaoh Khufu.
The story of the Angola Three: three men who fought for 40 years against a miscarriage of justice that left them in solitary confinement in the Louisiana state penitentiary for decades
For over a year Channel 4 has followed one of Britain's most well-known, colourful and controversial politicians: Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson. The Godfather of Brexit is once again on manoeuvres. As he makes his latest play to realise his long-held dream to be Prime Minster, Channel 4 News Political Editor Gary Gibbon charts 14 months of Boris's time as Foreign Secretary. How does our most unlikely chief diplomat carve out a reputation as a world statesman and navigate his way through monumental gaffes, U-turns and constant public slap-downs from Theresa May? And crucially, what does Boris's first ever spell in high office tell us about whether he has what it takes to lead on the national stage?
Mary Portas explores the iconic status of Barbie. The visits the manufacturer, meets the superfans, and asks if the doll can survive in an increasingly gender-neutral world.
Landlord Marco Robinson, who owns a business and property empire worth £25 million, is giving away a flat worth £120,000. First, he must find the right person or people who will benefit the most.
Marco himself experienced homelessness as a young boy as he and his mother were evicted from numerous properties. Over the course of 6 weeks, Marco meets many applicants from the overwhelming response to his advert. As he gets to know the people desperate for a home, the decision becomes more difficult. Everyone he meets has a strong reason why they need his flat – from the single mum to the Syrian refugees, but ultimately he has just one property to give away. Once he finds them, their lives will be changed by this extraordinary gift.
Last year, Kanye West took aim at Jay-Z in a series of onstage rants culminating in a bizarre speech begging his former mentor to not have him assassinated. Hours later Kanye had been hospitalized amid reports of a breakdown. But behind the headlines, lies the story of a fascinating creative partnership spanning two decades. With unseen footage and exclusive interviews with the people who know them best, Public Enemies: Jay Z Vs Kanye reveals the story behind these two iconic artists’ meteoric rise, and colossal falling out.
The singer-songwriter narrates a documentary charting his life and career, focusing on the period around the release of his 1990 album Listen without Prejudice Vol 1. The star opens his heart about his great love and loss, as well as the well-documented High Court battle with his record label, and there is personal archive and home footage and interviews, with contributions by Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Ricky Gervais, Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson, Liam Gallagher, Mary J Blige and Tony Bennett
Saima invites Katie, who is from a predominantly white town in the north-west of England, to spend a week living with her in the heart of Manchester's Pakistani Muslim community. A team of specialist make-up and prosthetic artists transforms Katie's appearance to make it look like she is of Pakistani origin so she can experience first-hand what it is like to be a member of Saima's community
Ten years on since Supernanny, there's a new philosophy taking hold among British families. It's called extreme unschooling or off-grid parenting, and more and more British parents are rebelling against orthodoxy to raise their children with no rules. They claim that their children are healthier and happier and will become more rounded adults, but their kids' behaviour can also be scandalous to other parents. This documentary follows three families who are passionate about this alternative way of parenting. Mother-of-three Jenna's 13-year-old son Archie juggles fire and plays with knives, but seven years after being taken out of school, despite Mum's best efforts, he still struggles to read and write. His grandparents are so concerned that they're paying for him to have a tutor.
Documentary following three young cancer patients as they intimately record their own battles with cancer and post the videos online for the world to see. Filmed over the course of a year, each patient deals with the highs and lows of unpredictable scan results, the dramatic physical changes they endure and the hope of defying the odds
This documentary uncovers the inside story of Meghan Markle and the story of her relationship with Prince Harry to date. The programme reveals the story of Meghan's childhood in LA, and her relationship with Harry, featuring exclusive interviews with friends and colleagues. It reveals a smart, strong and independent woman with surprising similarities to Prince Harry both in her life story and values. The programme also uncovers the astonishing story of Meghan's ancestors, with original and exclusive genealogy research. It's an all-American tale of humble origins and triumph over adversity played out in the Deep South on her mother's side and in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania on her father's side. The programme traces the first moment her father's ancestors arrived in America, with some very surprising results about where they came from.
Immunotherapy is a pioneering new cancer treatment that aims to boost the body's natural defences to fight the disease. Showing success in trial phases, it often has fewer debilitating side effects than chemotherapy. This documentary follows a small group of patients over one summer as they undergo the treatment at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, meets them between sessions as they go about their daily lives and finds out whether immunotherapy has given them the most precious gift of all - more time
There are some people who never seem to worry about what they eat, never diet or do any special exercise, and yet somehow manage to stay slim. Who are these people and how do they do it? This experiment follows 37-year-old Yemi and 41-year-old Anne Marie who appear to eat what they like and have no set exercise routines, yet never put on weight. Over a course of five days covert cameras follow them everywhere: at work, home and play. They are the envy of their friends. Is there something in their behaviour that's determining their size? Experts unpick every element of their lifestyle - from what they eat, to how much they fidget, to the amount of sleep they get. At a time when one in four people in Britain are obese, and billions of pounds are spent on fad diets, this fascinating documentary uncovers the simple secrets to being slim.
In the summer of 2017, the world was shocked as white nationalists, neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan took to the streets in Charlottesville, Virginia to protest against the removal of a statue of confederate General Robert E. Lee. Just weeks before the violence erupts, journalist Gary Younge meets one of the speakers from the Charlottesville rallies, the self-styled leader of the alt-right Richard Spencer, and in an explosive exchange attempts to get under the skin of his controversial views. It's one of a series of telling encounters in Gary Younge's journey across the United States a year after Donald Trump was elected. He explores how falling living standards, decreasing life expectancy and a demographic time-bomb that could see them become a minority within a generation, has sent some white Americans into angry retreat.
Documentary about restoration work on the iconic clock tower, which will see the bells silenced for the next four years. Anna Keay, Director of Landmark Trust, goes behind the scenes on this massive project, and talks to Parliament's principal architect and the three clockmakers who have the challenging task of taking the gigantic mechanism apart for the first time in nearly 160 years. The programme also examines the history of the clock tower, revealing how it was almost never built in the first place.
Dave Fishwick asks are we overpaying for our goods and services? Dave starts his own bottled water range - sourced from tap water. Will the local fancy eateries buy it? Dave also builds a power station in his back garden.
This documentary follows two glamorous Leave-voting women who are trying to attract Brits to join their recruitment agency as many of their Eastern European workers choose to leave Brexit Britain.
The story of the Queen's life and character, told through her life-long passion for animals, from the corgis at her side since her childhood to her thoroughbred racehorses
Busy working mother Jo (Indira Varma) drops her children off at school, but is stopped in her tracks by a text message from an anonymous source. It claims Jo’s 11-year-old daughter Katie is involved in a relationship with Jo’s new, live-in boyfriend Danny (Luke Treadaway).
It’s the start of a gripping, brief essay in suspicion and torment from writer David Nath that follows Jo through one awful day as she becomes haunted by what Danny might have done. She examines his every word and gesture in what amounts to a very lonely vigil. Surely he can’t be that kind of man? Can he?
The presenter builds a working replica of a First World War tank to mark the centenary of the Battle of Cambrai, and takes his tank driving test so he can take his creation on to the streets for Lincoln's Remembrance Day parade. He also delves into the history of the earliest armoured vehicles, the soldiers who crewed them, and the women who built them.
Myriam Francois presents the results of a survey which reveals many Muslim women in Britain are unaware that their religious marriages are not recognised in British law. There's also a look at why some women may prefer not to have a civil ceremony, and an exploration of attitudes to polygamy
Mark Lewis, one of Britain's leading lawyers, may have taken on one of the world's most powerful media moguls, but can he do the same with multiple sclerosis? Filmed over the course of a year, with exclusive access, this documentary follows the progress of high-profile media, libel and privacy lawyer Mark Lewis, as he participates in revolutionary stem cell trials for MS. It's a journey that will end either in medical breakthrough, and miraculous recovery, or his continued decline. At the age of 25, Mark received the devastating news that he had MS - a degenerative condition of the central nervous system, for which there is currently no cure. He is now 50 and over the last few years, Mark's condition has worsened. Mark first came to the widespread public attention as the lawyer who represented Milly Dowler's family and over 180 hacking victims in the News of the World phone hacking trial.
Guy Martin investigates autonomous vehicles, attempts to build a robotic Ford Transit, and takes on an artificially intelligent race car. What's fastest, man or machine?
Would you trust a robot to give you advice for your personal problems? From infidelity to obesity, robot Jess uses AI-based analysis to help couples and families with life's challenges.
As part of the Rise of the Robots season, David Tennant narrates a warm-hearted look at the future of robotics. Many humans have a cultural fear of robots, but eccentric Canadian robot inventor and puppeteer David McGoran hopes to fix this by making a new kind of machine that moves just like humans do. However, the real test comes when the machine is left on the streets of Bristol and programmed to find out more about humans, and the robot films its own extraordinary adventure, as it tries to connect with people in a whole new way.
Mankind has been obsessed with building humanoid robots for centuries. As the prospect of living with androids draws ever closer, the focus for some is turning to having sex with them. This documentary, filmed over two years, reveals how some companies are trying to combine artificial intelligence and intimacy in a mass-produced automaton. It follows one company as they build a prototype sexbot, called Harmony, and also introduces a man who already owns four sex dolls and cannot wait to have his own cutting-edge artificial girlfriend.
Dancer and choreographer Akram Khan explores the impact robots and AI are having on human relationships. Khan, who has spent a year researching important international news and condensing it into dance, travels from the UK to Japan and the USA to meet the scientists harnessing manufactured intelligence in ways that could see artificially intelligent constructs entering people's lives in the near future. His findings form the basis for a special dance, in which he hopes to reflect fears and scepticism over the subject
A look back at the highs and lows of an extraordinary season, including an exclusive interview with four time champion Lewis Hamilton. Voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.
Billy realised he was gay aged seven, and by 11 felt confident enough to appear dressed as Lady Gaga at Brighton's Gay Pride, where he was spotted by a documentary producer. He has been filming himself ever since. Now 17, Billy reveals the story of what life was like for him and his family as he developed
In the early hours of the morning in a quiet Milton Keynes street, a single bullet was shot through an open window. The victim was a 19-year-old man. What followed was a frantic 999 call and an investigation by Thames Valley Police to find the culprit. This documentary follows the case as the detectives try to piece together the moments leading up to that fatal shot. But it soon turns out there is more to the inquiry than meets the eye with a potential second suspect
A group of female Russian journalists investigate the global trade in wild sea mammals, exposing the poor conditions beluga whales in sea parks and aquariums are subjected to
Britain's Wildest Weather examines the extreme weather that hit the country in 2017, hears the amazing experiences of the people caught up in it, and finds out why such erratic weather batters Britain
Documentary following a year in the life of pupils at Mary Hare residential school for the deaf in Newbury, Berkshire. Fifteen-year-old Lewis decides he wants to be fitted with a cochlear implant to help him hear, although there is no guarantee of success. Sixth-former Fae is nervous about leaving for university and facing the hearing world without her deaf twin sister, while Andrew aims to become Britain's first deaf prime minister. His first step is to apply for the head boy role at Mary Hare. Will this finally help him fit in with his peers?
For the first time, Bentley invite cameras behind the scenes. This documentary meets their staff and their customers as it visits the factory, the showrooms and the secret upgrades department.
Jamie Oliver draws inspiration from the snowy Alps of northern Italy to help create his most delicious Christmas Day yet. In a cosy log cabin, accompanied by his mentor Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie cooks up an epic meal for the big day, giving turkey and trimmings extra sparkle with an Italian twist. There's a homemade cracker ravioli and a pink peppercorn-infused Negroni; a classic turkey alongside Italy's stuffed pork Christmas showstopper, porchetta, with Italian-style veg, a rich gravy and sticky balsamic roast potatoes. And of course, an indulgent luxurious dessert to top it all off, with Jamie's festive tiramisu. The programme also looks at how Italians celebrate Natale, joining the local festivities, before sharing their feast with the village.
Young pianist and composer Shane Thomas was hailed as Britain's answer to Mozart when he was ten. Seven years on, can he take on the music industry again and make it big?
Can you spot a ‘hatfish’ or a ‘manfant’? Do you know the difference between a ‘broflake’ and a ‘snowflake’? Is ‘lagom’ or ‘lykke’ your chosen path to happiness? Do you prefer a unicorn smoothie to milkshake duck? Dissecting the meanings of many of the amazing terms that have come to prominence in the last 12 months are a host of well-known word fans: comics Jo Brand, Sara Pascoe, Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar Mae Martin Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing; TV presenters Rick Edwards and June Sarpong; social historian Emma Dabiri; writers Jack Monroe and Brontë Aurell; and lexicographers Susie Dent and Katherine Martin.
Mary Portas conducts a new survey into Britain's spending habits, setting out to determine whether the national events of the past year have altered the way people in the UK part with their cash. Estimates suggest the UK spends £7.5billion a week, and Mary catches up with representatives from Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Superdrug, Poundland, Hobbycraft and Lakeland to find out how these retailers have fared. Mary also looks back at some of the retail stories of the year, such as the return of big knickers, the unicorn trend, and the popularity of Prosecco and the fidget spinner.
This one-off Christmas special follows four unlikely lads and a lass from Liverpool, as they head to Manger Square to decorate Bethlehem in time for Christmas. For the last five years, a Christmas decorating company from Liverpool has lit up the Holy Land, and this year, the team, led by project manager Ged, are packing up their baubles, tinsels and festive lights to do it again. But with budget cuts; a new working relationship with the locals; and the discovery that their lights are stuck on route in Istanbul; let alone the sensitivities of travelling to the Middle East - nothing proves straightforward. But with the experience of decorating the Natural History Museum, Harrods and the homes of the rich and famous, the team won't be put off. And so a journey of joy, laughter and cross-cultural Christmas cheer unfolds in the birthplace of baby Jesus.
Gold-plated bikes, £40,000 ball gowns for dogs, million-dollar watches... This programme goes behind closed doors to meet the craftsmen and women who make lavish gifts for the world's richest people.
In the early hours of the morning in a quiet Milton Keynes street, a single bullet was shot through an open window. The victim was a 19-year-old man. What followed was a frantic 999 call and an investigation by Thames Valley Police to find the culprit. This documentary follows the case as the detectives try to piece together the moments leading up to that fatal shot. But it soon turns out there is more to the inquiry than meets the eye with a potential second suspect
A group of female Russian journalists investigate the global trade in wild sea mammals, exposing the poor conditions beluga whales in sea parks and aquariums are subjected to
Britain's Wildest Weather examines the extreme weather that hit the country in 2017, hears the amazing experiences of the people caught up in it, and finds out why such erratic weather batters Britain
Documentary following a year in the life of pupils at Mary Hare residential school for the deaf in Newbury, Berkshire. Fifteen-year-old Lewis decides he wants to be fitted with a cochlear implant to help him hear, although there is no guarantee of success. Sixth-former Fae is nervous about leaving for university and facing the hearing world without her deaf twin sister, while Andrew aims to become Britain's first deaf prime minister. His first step is to apply for the head boy role at Mary Hare. Will this finally help him fit in with his peers?
For the first time, Bentley invite cameras behind the scenes. This documentary meets their staff and their customers as it visits the factory, the showrooms and the secret upgrades department.
Jamie Oliver draws inspiration from the snowy Alps of northern Italy to help create his most delicious Christmas Day yet. In a cosy log cabin, accompanied by his mentor Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie cooks up an epic meal for the big day, giving turkey and trimmings extra sparkle with an Italian twist. There's a homemade cracker ravioli and a pink peppercorn-infused Negroni; a classic turkey alongside Italy's stuffed pork Christmas showstopper, porchetta, with Italian-style veg, a rich gravy and sticky balsamic roast potatoes. And of course, an indulgent luxurious dessert to top it all off, with Jamie's festive tiramisu. The programme also looks at how Italians celebrate Natale, joining the local festivities, before sharing their feast with the village.
Young pianist and composer Shane Thomas was hailed as Britain's answer to Mozart when he was ten. Seven years on, can he take on the music industry again and make it big?
Can you spot a ‘hatfish’ or a ‘manfant’? Do you know the difference between a ‘broflake’ and a ‘snowflake’? Is ‘lagom’ or ‘lykke’ your chosen path to happiness? Do you prefer a unicorn smoothie to milkshake duck? Dissecting the meanings of many of the amazing terms that have come to prominence in the last 12 months are a host of well-known word fans: comics Jo Brand, Sara Pascoe, Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar Mae Martin Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing; TV presenters Rick Edwards and June Sarpong; social historian Emma Dabiri; writers Jack Monroe and Brontë Aurell; and lexicographers Susie Dent and Katherine Martin.
Mary Portas conducts a new survey into Britain's spending habits, setting out to determine whether the national events of the past year have altered the way people in the UK part with their cash. Estimates suggest the UK spends £7.5billion a week, and Mary catches up with representatives from Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Superdrug, Poundland, Hobbycraft and Lakeland to find out how these retailers have fared. Mary also looks back at some of the retail stories of the year, such as the return of big knickers, the unicorn trend, and the popularity of Prosecco and the fidget spinner.
This one-off Christmas special follows four unlikely lads and a lass from Liverpool, as they head to Manger Square to decorate Bethlehem in time for Christmas. For the last five years, a Christmas decorating company from Liverpool has lit up the Holy Land, and this year, the team, led by project manager Ged, are packing up their baubles, tinsels and festive lights to do it again. But with budget cuts; a new working relationship with the locals; and the discovery that their lights are stuck on route in Istanbul; let alone the sensitivities of travelling to the Middle East - nothing proves straightforward. But with the experience of decorating the Natural History Museum, Harrods and the homes of the rich and famous, the team won't be put off. And so a journey of joy, laughter and cross-cultural Christmas cheer unfolds in the birthplace of baby Jesus.
Gold-plated bikes, £40,000 ball gowns for dogs, million-dollar watches... This programme goes behind closed doors to meet the craftsmen and women who make lavish gifts for the world's richest people.
