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Series that captures the lives and passions of the men, women and families who populate the extraordinary world of Irish road racing.

Boys and Girls Alone was a British reality TV programme made for Channel 4 and first broadcast in 2009. Dubbed "Kid Brother" by the press, for its similarity to the channel's major show Big Brother.

A series of films presented by leading young natural history film-makers, each exploring an endangered species and what can be done to conserve and protect them.

An explosive series following work of demolition, salvage and waste management experts as they blast, crush and smash their way through a variety of structures which have had their day. And once they're down, the real work begins. From tower blocks to ships, to bridges to Victorian mansions…Every inch of material is removed as everything (and we mean everything) has value if you know where to take it and, more importantly, know when to sell it. With projects on this scale even a small shift in international metal markets could spell disaster for the Scrap Kings.

BBC Arabic's Nawal Al-Maghafi reveals how the UAE hired mercenaries to conduct targeted assassinations of its political enemies in Yemen, with American mercenaries starting the killings in 2015.

Map expert Professor Jerry Brotton uncovers how maps aren't simply about getting from A to B, but are revealing snapshots of defining moments in history and tools of political power and persuasion.

The shocking story of the rise and fall of Belle Gibson, one of Instagram’s first super-influencers.

Archive footage of rock, pop and soul performances from the 70s.

A countdown of the nation's favourite 80s songs, as voted for by the British public.

June 24, 2015, John `Goldfinger' Palmer, once one of Britain's richest gangsters, is shot dead. Private investigators TM Eye, led by David McKelvey, re-examine Palmer's murder as part of a present-day investigation.

Nigel is beloved Campervan is held together with rust and filler and he is too embarrassed to take it to a VW show. But Nigel has a dream - that one day his rusting hulk of metal will be tearing down the drag strip at Santa Pod. He has only 150 days and just £12,000 to achieve his dream. Can Nigel transform his embarrassing excuse for a Campervan into a VW showpiece to be proud of? Or will he suffer a Campervan Crisis?

Historical murder cases involving women. Explore the most shocking real-life crimes and murders both committed by women and against them.

Five daughters send their mums undercover as 21-year-olds. From dating to working to activism, the mums will be immersed in their world. Can the mums pull off being 21 Again?

Hugh Scully and Arthur Negus look back over six centuries of furniture-making.

Ladies and gentlemen, step inside Scotland’s most spectacular weddings, Where guest lists of 500 are ten a penny and money is no object. In this series we go behind the scenes with the people who create these lavish events as a new generation say I do. We’ll be there on the biggest and most emotional day of their lives, from crystal encrusted candelabras... to Bollywood staging... dramatic draping... and floral fountains here minimalist is seldom the brief.

This chilling true crime series delves into the UK’s most extraordinary cases, including a passionate affair that led to a double murder and a body buried in a teacher’s garden.

Eddie Butler presents a series that reveals some extraordinary stories about Wales and the history of the world.

Murder: First on Scene is an in depth look at how the police and specialists in the UK and US bring the perpetrators of murder to justice. The series will look at the investigation through the eyes of those first on scene, the police, the experts called in and the prosecuting lawyers. This dramatically shot series will follow the timeline of 10 real life murder cases uncovering the intricate nature and the ingenious methods used by the police to catch a killer. Each case will be brought to life through personal testimonials and stylised reconstruction.

Green goddess Kate Humble shares her favourite sustainable ways to live a good life.

This true-crime anthology explores murder stories that began with bodies discovered in unusual public or private spaces – leading to gripping investigations, with first-hand accounts from detectives and chilling archive and evidence.

This series follows motorcycling's young talents as they try to earn their spot in Grand Prix racing in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup feeder series.

Bristol Airport was a docu-soap based on events at Bristol Airport. The programme was made by ITV and aired on the digital channel Discovery Travel and Living every evening at 11pm and every morning at 11am in Britain. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes in length and follows a similar format to shows such as Airport and Airline. In episode 3 the programme followed security staff at the airport deal with a suspicious bag. Buzzing could be heard coming from a suitcase left unattended. However a search of the bag revealed this to be a large vibrator that had accidentally turned itself on, much to the embarrassment of the owner.

A two-part investigation into aspects of mental health care in Britain as exemplified by the maximum security Rampton Hospital, known as the 'big house' and the nearby rehabilitation unit, Eastdale.

Guy Martin's love of industry and endeavour leads him to China, where he reveals the unseen side of its innovation, technological development and gigantic manufacturing.

The destructive capacity of love is all too real in these stories of fatal attractions, relationships that turned so sour it led to murder. Featuring reconstructions and interviews with families of both the victims and the killers.

Light-hearted look at the absurd behaviour displayed by British parents desperate to get it right for their offspring.

6 Part Documentary series, following inflight food guru Nik Loukas, as we delve into the world of Airline Food. From concept to kitchen to serving you at 35,000ft

High Street Dreams is a BBC television documentary series first aired in 2010 based around the development of products to sell in High Street shops and Supermarkets.

From chasing a ball around the parks of Glasgow to taking on the best teams in Europe on the hallowed turf at Villa Park - McGinn: The Story So Far shines a light on the Scotsman's John McGinn career to date. The Villa captain's journey to this point, where he has amassed over 300 appearances in claret and blue, has been an enthralling one, and his rise through the footballing world has been charted in our documentary, which is narrated by Andy Townsend.

Leading hair transplant surgeon Dr. Edward Ball and hair and scalp specialist Eva Proudman transform the lives of men and women emotionally affected by dramatic hair loss and other embarrassing scalp issues.

Former aerospace engineer Justin Cunningham tries to keep the Glasgow Tower turning, and Tomo Umewaka helps engineers in Osaka keep their airport from sinking into the sea.

A major, revealing in-depth re-examination of the Falconio and Lees mystery, an infamous case from 2001 concerning a horror story of abduction and death on a lonely Australian highway.

Best-selling author Sebastian Faulks presents a major four part series on the brilliance of the British novel and its characters.

Inspired by his experiences in 'Around the World in 80 Faiths', part-time vicar Peter Owen Jones returns to credit-crunch Britain and to the realisation that modern life has become a frenzy of spending and working. He yearns for a life of simplicity and meaning - a deeper connection to both nature and people. Filmed over the course of nearly a year in his beautiful Sussex parishes, the first in a three-part series follows Peter as he tries to turn his back on consumerism.

Behind the scenes with the cops working to stop trouble at matches, from England games to the Premier League and below.

Bargain Loving Brits in Blackpool is a series about Blackpool's residents and visitors, who are taking advantage of the resort's budget prices and business or showbusiness opportunities.

Jamie Oliver shows us how to elevate our culinary credentials with the latest kitchen craze, as he brings us some delicious dishes and innovative ways to make the most of our air fryers.

Nature documentaries presenter Liz Bonnin shows the various tactics animals use to survive in some of the coldest places on Earth.

Who polices the police? In Avon and Somerset several officers are accused of mistreating or sexually exploiting members of the public. But can coppers really investigate their own?

A series of best bits shows airing every Saturday during Celebrity Big Brother 16 on 5* at 9 pm. The shows will have a new theme each week and will look back at the best bits from Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5.

An action-packed, sun-soaked, food-filled road trip across the USA, James Martin's American Adventure is the next leg of the celebrated chef's journey around the world exploring the food, people and places that inspire him.

Unnatural Histories is a 3-part British television documentary series produced by the BBC and BBC Natural History Unit. It takes a new look at three of the world's most iconic wildernesses; the Serengeti, Yellowstone National Park and the Amazon and discovers that far from being wild and untouched, each has been shaped over time by man. It was first broadcast on BBC Four 9–23 June 2011.

Series that follows recent scientific developments as researchers across Europe explore the extraordinary capabilities of plants.

The emotional real-life stories of inspiring individuals with severe facial conditions. Explore as they undergo life-changing treatment at some of America’s top medical institutions.

The story of the dance revolution - the beat, the clubs and the DJs that changed music culture forever.

A two-part documentary about the abduction of single mother Tina Herrmann, her two children and a neighbour in the sleepy Ohio town of Apple Valley in 2010.

Documentary series following hopefuls through a year at the Drama Centre in London.

Two stolen lives and a 'suicide pact' that never was. In previously unbroadcast tapes, a killer coldly recounts how he got away with a double murder for 18 years.

A new way of showing how maths is used in the real world to help create a sustainable future. Stefan Gates meets people using maths to find innovative solutions to the ecological challenges of our age.

This series tells the history of three great ships, the Titanic, the Bismarck, and the TS Canberra, that mirror the history of the century.