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Legendary music producer and keen railway modeller Pete Waterman meets with famous faces who share his passion for all things miniature and spends time with their beloved creations.

Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin takes celebs on an immersive exploration of Scotland's breathtaking landscapes, as they get up close and personal with Scotland's most spectacular wildlife

This is the story of a power struggle between two men - one fictional, and one real. In one corner is the master of crime – the greatest detective who never lived, Sherlock Holmes. In the other is writer, physician and spiritualist leader Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between author and creation.

Two-part documentary in which Jonathan Meades makes the case for 20th-century concrete Brutalist architecture in an homage to a style that he sees a brave, bold and bloodyminded. Tracing its precursors to the once-hated Victorian edifices described as Modern Gothic and before that to the unapologetic baroque visions created by John Vanbrugh, as well as the martial architecture of World War II, Meades celebrates the emergence of the Brutalist spirit in his usual provocative and incisive style. Never pulling his punches, Meades praises a moment in architecture he considers sublime and decries its detractors.

Every episode of this true crime series recounts a shocking story of a crime committed as an act of revenge. From a worker humiliated by a colleague to a woman facing ruin when an ex-partner sells their home, the trigger events are different but the consequences are the same: being wronged leads to murder. Illustrated with evocative drama reconstruction, location filming and archive, each story is told through interviews with family and friends, insights from detectives who solved each case, and analysis from expert criminologists.

Dr Helen Czerski goes on a spectacular journey to the extremes of the temperature scale, where everyday laws of physics break down and a new world of scientific possibility begins.

Three-part crime documentary series Cold Case Forensics unlocks the secrets that finally solved some of Britain’s most controversial murder cases.

As Saudi Arabia bids to host the FIFA World Cup, a female journalist goes undercover to investigate what life is really like in this increasingly autocratic state. This is the first time footage of this kind has been filmed by documentary-makers since the Crown Prince's rise to power and this powerful film exposes the disturbing reality behind his transformation of Saudi Arabia.

Series of four programmes in which writer John Berger and photographer Jean Mohr question the nature and practice of photography. GB. Annalogue, for the BBC. BBC2 tx 07/05/1989 - 28/05/1989

Match of the Seventies is a British sports documentary television series broadcast on BBC1 in two series between 26 July 1995 and 2 September 1996. Presented by Dennis Waterman it featured highlights of the English football seasons during the 1970s.[1] It begins in the summer of 1970, shortly after England's defeat in the World Cup in a season in which Arsenal won the double and concludes at the end of the 1979-1980 season with an increasingly dominant Liverpool side retaining their league title.

Eighty-seven-year-old adventurer Tim Slessor sets out to recreate his own 1955 record-breaking drive from London to Singapore - in the same badly behaved old Land Rover. What could possibly go wrong?

Four top predators are compared, each champion in a type of environment, with key adaptations. On the ground, the cheetah outruns prey (approached in masterly stealth) and enemies. In the air, the peregrine falcon is a flight and diving machine. In sweet water, the Nile crocodile survives since the Dino age, without natural enemies, with several amazing metabolism stunts. Lurking under water, it snaps blindly at migrating wildebeest, then waits underground. In the oceans, the equally ancient shark, notably the great white, migrates seasonally to find abundant prey, such as young seals around South Africa.

The search for various historical lost treasures.

A two-part documentary marking the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India, examining the stories of three British families, one Muslim, one Hindu and one British colonial, who lived in India at the time. Dr Binita Kane travels to Bangladesh to discover what happened when her Hindu father had to flee his ancestral village as a young boy. Mandy Duke travels to Calcutta, scene of some of the worst partition violence, to uncover the story of her grandfather, who filmed there as violence broke out. And Asad Ali Syed and his grandson Sameer, two British Muslims with Pakistani heritage, journey to Ambala, India, to search for the house where Asad was born before his family were forced to flee to Pakistan.

Andi Oliver uses her passion for parties to create eight fabulous feasts, which unite communities and tell the incredible story of the people and places she visits.

A look at some of the most important, innovative and powerful weapons of all time. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore how and why these weapons work and the role each one has played in shaping the world we know today.

Follows coroner Alison Thompson, pathologists and other staff who in West London deal with over 4,000 cases per year. The team work in co-operation with her to determine the cause of initially unexplained deaths which occur in her jurisdiction.

Touring the perilous and spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim to discover how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped human history.

Dom Joly off on a journey of discovery across the world as he looks to get to grips with the habits, rituals and values of different cultures and examines their attitude to Homer Simpson’s proclaimed "cause of and solution to all of life’s problems" – alcohol. Dom Joly's Happy Hour is a surreal, spoof travel investigation in which Joly teams up with his friend, Canadian digital artist, Peter Wilkins to explore drinking habits around the world. They travel to the Southern States of America, Russia,Mexico, Australia, Europe and India.

Journalists Alys Harte and Bronagh Munro launch their own serial, forensic investigation into the real-life disappearance of 16-year-old Damien Nettles, who went missing on the Isle of Wight in 1996.

Conspiracy theories are often created to help people make sense of our complex world – but can they stand up to scientific investigation? “Conspiracies on Trial” subjected some of the most enduring conspiracy theories to a battery of methodical tests with two back-to-back episodes featured over two weeks on Discovery Civilization Channel. The Da Vinci Code, the death of Robert Maxwell, the death of Pope John Paul I and the sinking of the Kursk submarine – what is the version of events that actually occurred? Analytical methods such as body mechanics, surveillance technology, forensics and reconstruction are used to solve the mystery of these puzzling events. Do these conspiracies stand a chance against the rigorous investigation of “Conspiracies on Trial?”

Presented by Gregg Wallace, What's Really In Our Food series peels back the baffling world of food labelling, investigates junk food and the UK's love of ready meals.

Four-part series on science in the Third Reich and its role in Nazi ideology and crimes. Series examining science and morality during the Third Reich; the practice of eugenics and euthanasia in Nazi occupied Europe.

For the first time on television, David Cameron’s top advisers - including George Osborne and William Hague - reveal the discussions that led to the decision for which Cameron will go down in history: to hold an in/out referendum. The programme lifts the lid on the prime minister’s desperate attempts to get a new deal for Britain in Europe. Top leaders, including presidents Tusk, Juncker, Sarkozy and Hollande, reveal the details of their negotiations with Cameron. From beers in Prague to dinners at Chequers, the prime minister tries to convince his partners to give him something to show Britain can claw back power from Brussels – especially on immigration – but he keeps getting knocked back.

Treasures of Ancient Rome is a 2012 three-part documentary written and presented by Alastair Sooke. The series was produced by the BBC, and originally aired in September 2012 on BBC Four. In the documentary Sooke sets out to "debunk the myth that Romans didn't do art and were unoriginal". This is based on the view that Romans heavily incorporated Greek style in their art, and hence produced nothing new or original. Sooke has received some criticism from the media owing to the fact that there is no consensus among academics on this topic, and hence no 'myth' exists in the first place.

"The Ultimate Biker Challenge" is an extreme motorbike tour of Europe which will make every red blooded, petrol head go weak at the knees! Warren Pole guides you around the continent to meet up with local bikers from different countries. Bikers the world over are a special breed. Whether they live for speed and danger or just love practicality and freedom, they have one thing in common - their love of motorbikes.

Art historian Dr James Fox makes the case for a singularly British renaissance, telling the stories of the artists and artisans who changed Britain forever.

Jacques Peretti investigates how the super-rich are transforming Britain. What does the arrival of their astronomical wealth really mean for everyone else?

Richard Whitehead MBE and Adele Roberts embark on a powerful journey to transform sport, breaking down barriers for underrepresented communities as they create the most inclusive running event ever. Through personal stories and inspiring encounters with fearless individuals who dare to defy their own sporting expectations, they reveal a bold new vision of what it truly means to belong in sport.

How did Annie Börjesson die? This is the question asked again and again by Annie’s friends and family, ever since her body was first discovered on Prestwick Beach in Scotland on the 4th of December, 2005. This four-part series looks at the complex case.

How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung heroes that brought them into the world – and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations has triggered.

Following the work of medical teams in University Hospital Coventry's trauma unit as they try to save the lives of people injured in traffic collisions.

Survivors share terrifying stories of unknown intruders secretly living in their homes.

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of rail, experts and enthusiasts explore the extraordinary story of how Britain gave railways to the world

Follows chocolatiers from around the UK as they design and make chocolate creations on commissions. A spin off of Extreme Cake Makers.

Documentary on Strangeways prison

Livia Simoka travels to the remote jungles of the Republic of the Congo to spend five months living with the isolated pygmy tribe the Mbendjele.

In his most personal project to date, Simon Schama looks back at the dramatic history that has played out in his lifetime. Best known for writing history, he has lived a fair bit of it too. Born in 1945, on the night of the bombing of Dresden, Simon grew up as part of a generation determined to rebuild the world from the ashes of war. In this film, he reveals the stories of artists and writers who have been at the forefront of the fight for truth and democracy, often at great personal cost.

Eight country-by-country accounts of the origins of the Second World War.

Anita Rani travels the country revealing the remarkable secret history of Britain's beaches.

The Miracle of Bali is a BBC series of cultural documentaries narrated by David Attenborough and first shown in 1969. The series comprises three programs about the culture of Bali. The complete series is available as a special feature on the DVD release of David Attenborough's 1975 series The Tribal Eye.

Set your appetite ablaze as Chris ‘Flamebaster’ Roberts cooks his way across Wales. From top restaurants to local takeaways, it's all about fire, food and fusion.

Sean Fletcher explores the dramatic and changing scenery along the famous Offa’s Dyke Path on the Wales-England border.

Documentary series following competitors in the brutal but compelling Bare Knuckle Boxing Scene. In this exciting series, we follow some of the most-notorious bare knuckle boxers as they train and prepare right up to the fight itself, but also get to know them personally; hear their stories, hear from their partners and understand why they took up such a dangerous sport in the first place.

Horticulturist Christine Walkden embarks on a journey to explore Britain's gardens and countryside from a hot-air balloon.

The Atheism Tapes is a 2004 BBC television documentary series presented by Jonathan Miller. The material that makes up the series was originally filmed in 2003 for another, more general series, Atheism: A Rough History of Disbelief, but was too lengthy for inclusion. Instead, the BBC agreed to create The Atheism Tapes as a supplementary series of six programmes, each consisting of an extended interview with one contributor.

Travelling back to the high street of yesteryear to celebrate the favourite shop brands that Britain loved and lost, from Woolworths to Wimpy, Top Shop to Tammy Girl, and Blockbuster to BHS.

From extravagant underground bunkers to cabins on remote islands. Homeowners discuss what attracted them to such unusual and secluded properties. A round the world tour of some spectacular homes, using drone photography to explore the natural surroundings of each home and 'fly-through' tours of their interiors and secret passages, to reveal what makes them unique. The owners explain why they wanted to live in such an unusual property, and how they found their secluded plots.

Documentary miniseries about contemporary artists who create challenging views of the human body. One of a 3-part series exploring how contemporary photography is challenging some of our deepest-held taboos about the human body. "American photographer Joel-Peter Witkin discusses his dark visions of human bodies.