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Three women were jailed for the unthinkable crime of murdering their own babies. Could the mathematical theory used to convict these women really be a conspiracy of lies used by powerful men to target defenseless grieving mothers?

Archaeologists scan the jungles of Southeast Asia to uncover the rise and fall of the medieval Khmer empire. Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples. A dirt bike mission to a mountain city holds clues to the origins of the empire and in Laos, ground penetrating radar reveals how kings take new territory.

Naturalist Stewart McPherson travels to all the UK Overseas Territories, exploring their wildlife, landscapes, history and people

Indian School is a BBC documentary series narrated by Nikki Bedi and produced by Colin Cameron. It was first transmitted in the United Kingdom from 16 May 2007. The series was co-produced with Open University.

Following the work of legal professionals working throughout the north east of England.

An inside look at the cut throat high-stakes world of competitive pool players following some of the region's top-ranked pool sharks as they attempt to outwit and outplay all those who dare to challenge.

A history of World War II film from the onset of the war, during wartime, to modern day. Despite the dangers of World War II, cinema attendance actually rose during the war years, as the public looked for any chance to escape the harsh realities of the time. Long after the war’s end, directors continue to return to the subject, bringing the horrors and heroism of conflict to the big screen.

Kirsty Young looks at British working lives since the Second World War.

The tragic death of a young show jumping star on the rise lifts the lid on the dark side of a seemingly perfect world.

Alexander Prior travels around the world to find young musical prodigies to perform his own composition to an audience.

Following West Yorkshire’s firefighters as they serve the county’s two million-strong community – from factory blazes to house fires, traffic accidents to helping ambulance crews.

Charles Darwin came up with some ingenious experiments to prove his theory of evolution. Jimmy Doherty attempts to recreate some of these investigations.

The naked truth on sex camming with the intimate stories of different women building empires from their bedrooms.

Rosemary Pauline West is an English serial killer who collaborated with her husband, Fred West, in the torture and murder of at least nine young women between 1973 and 1987; she also murdered her eight-year-old stepdaughter Charmaine in 1971. We delve into the psychology of Rose to try and understand what turned her into such a cruel rapist and murderer.

Record On explores the making of ground-breaking albums by some the world's most prominent artists; Paul Weller and New Order, taking a deep dive into the motivations behind the album and how the social, cultural and political focus of the time is reflected in the artists music and performances.

Documentary series that investigates a momentous event in history, the trial and execution of King Charles I, an act that changed politics and power in England forever.

This three-part documentary series lifts the lid on piping traditions, culture, and its star players as they all compete for the ultimate piping prize.

An exploration of the American justice system and the complications that arise during some particularly tough cases.

Sees the Royal Ballet star follow in the footsteps of the Queen as she sets out on a regal adventure across the magnificent landscapes of Britain and visits a raft of breathtaking locations that have shaped our monarch's identity. English

Charles Bronson, the UK's most notorious prisoner, speaks on camera for the first time in 30 years. Locked up for 48 years and due a parole hearing, is Bronson safe to be released?

Great Productions is a Pinewood Studios-based film production company, specialising in feature films and documentaries. Their current project is filming the 40-part documentary series Great West End Theatres. In their review of the series, the British Theatre Guide said "This film is as close as one can get to standing on the stage taking an ovation. This series is beautifully filmed and gets the balance exactly right between classy camera work, history, reminiscence and gossip." The Daily Telegraph, in its review, stated the "lovely documentary series is made by the director Marc Sinden. Its star, and – it transpires – the best documentary frontman of all time, is his actor-father: Sir Donald Sinden, 90 years old next month. Sir Donald has been let loose, offering anecdotes and memories apparently as they occur to him and the effect is enchanting beyond belief. It is also, at times, incredibly funny. One has the sense of a lifetime spent in this world, being poured out for our delight like glasses of vintage champagne. Great West End Theatres is financed privately, in order that artistic control can be maintained and this shows in every loving, angle-free moment. More money is now in the process of being raised from investors. It seems to me rather important that the series should be completed: this is popular history at its best."

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life is a 2009 television documentary about Charles Darwin and his revolutionary theory of evolution through natural selection, produced by the BBC to mark the bicentenary of Darwin's birth. It is part of the BBC Darwin Season. The presenter, David Attenborough, outlines the development of the theory by Darwin through his observations of animals and plants in nature and in the domesticated state, visiting sites important in Darwin's own life, including Down House, Cambridge University and the Natural History Museum, and using archive footage from Attenborough's many nature documentaries for the BBC. He reviews the development of the theory since its beginnings, and its revolutionary impact on the way in which humans view themselves - not as having dominion over the animals as The Bible says, but as part of the natural world and subject to the same controlling forces that govern all life on Earth.

Melvyn Bragg on Class and Culture is a British documentary series about class and popular culture in the United Kingdom from 1911–2011. It is presented by Melvyn Bragg and was shown on BBC Two in 2012.

Explore the wilder side of city life. Charting the passing of the seasons through the eyes of those who love the secret corners and landscapes of a vibrant city.

What happens if you ask a normal family to boldly go where no-one has gone before - to live in the future? A new Channel 4 series, co-funded by one of the UK's leading energy companies E.ON, and produced by Twofour, transforms the lives of a family, filling their home from top-to-bottom with futuristic technology and gadgets.

Never-before-seen footage of iconic figures from the 1960s, the interviews discussing the key issues of the time.

Rob Bell brings to life the stories of six important battles that shaped British history.

Midge Ure and Kim Appleby explore the distinct sounds that came out of different parts of Britain and Ireland in one of pop's golden decades.

From a Glasgow call centre, 16-year-old Elliot Castro began scamming innocent people. But the luxury lifestyle it funded spiralled into darkness, danger - and eventually prison.

Johnny's New Kingdom is a British television series presented by wildlife cameraman Johnny Kingdom. 10 episodes were first shown on BBC Two in March and April 2008.

Documentary following the staff at the Alladale estate in Sutherland, Scotland where millionaire Paul Lister plans to set up an enclosed animal reserve.

Takes a light-hearted look into the world of dog ownership on Britain's housing estates. There are 8.5 million dogs in Britain. Once simply man's best friend, now we know them as designer dogs, dangerous dogs and dinky dogs. Whatever the breed, dogs have become the pet of choice across the UK. The rise of dogs as status symbols and the trading of puppies from back yard breeding to feed this demand has led to the number of strays on the streets of Britain rising from 97,000 in the mid noughties to over 110,000 this year. In areas where money is tight the number of strays goes up - with the North East seeing the highest proportion of abandoned dogs in the country. As fads and fashions change, dogs that get abandoned find themselves at the mercy of the local authorities and last year nearly 9000 of these stray dogs were put to sleep.

Undercover Princes is a BBC Three reality TV show which took three royal claimants from foreign cultures and placed them in Brighton where they had to 'live and date' like normal people. The idea for the programme came from the 1988 Eddie Murphy movie Coming to America. The contestants were Remigius Jerry Kanagarajah, in exile from the kingdom of Jaffna; Africa Zulu, a Zulu chief from South Africa; and Manvendra Singh Gohil of Rajpipla in north west India. The three men lived in a house together and the primary focus is on their search for a 'princess' in the UK whilst at the same time getting used to having to do things for themselves. All three ultimately failed to find a lasting relationship. The series was narrated by Dawn Porter. A female counterpart, Undercover Princesses, was made.

The Undercover Soldier is a 2008 BBC documentary which investigated bullying in the British Army in the wake of the Deepcut enquiry. For the programme, BBC journalist Russell Sharp went undercover as a soldier, enrolling in the army for six months basic training at the Infantry Training Centre, at the Catterick Garrison in Yorkshire. The one hour programme was shown on BBC One on Thursday 18 September 2008 at 9:00pm. The programme did not show any filmed evidence of ill treatment, although Sharp himself claimed to have witnessed several incidents of bullying. The documentary led to the suspension of five instructors based at the camp. The show attracted relatively low ratings and the BBC was criticised by serving soldiers for the way the investigation was conducted.

"Turn off the lights, get into bed and plug in your earphones. It's time for a creepy bedtime story. For the discerning horror fan, we cover the most chilling cases from around the world. From the paranormal to the supernatural, unsolved mysteries and strange deaths to cryptids, conspiracy theories and the most disturbing of true crimes, all told in a unique and creepy way. Join us every week for a new scary story."

Twenty-Four Hours is a long-running, late evening, daily news magazine programme that aired on BBC1. It focused on analysis and criticism of current affairs and featured in-depth short documentary films that set the style for current affairs magazine programmes. Twenty-Four Hours launched in 1965 and focused on investigative journalism. The programmes main presenter was Cliff Michelmore.

So, your New Year’s resolution involves healthier eating but you’re also deeply committed to convenience? Channel 5 has a show for you: “The Air Fryer Diet: Lose Weight, Cook Fast.” Because apparently, the countertop appliance that crisps everything in sight is also the key to shedding those holiday pounds. Who knew?

Filmed over one term with access to three schools in Bexley, a local authority area in London which has a fully selective education system, this series follows children and teachers to see how selection impacts on education.

In France, an elite team of engineers race to build one of the largest and most technologically advanced cruise ships in the world. Battling strict deadlines, workers must cut and bend 42,000 tonnes of steel and install a pair of 300-tonne tanks.

Going behind the scenes with staff at Birmingham New Street station to provide a vivid insight into the variety of situations they face, from flooding to industrial action, irate passengers, parties on the concourse and even nudity on the platforms.

The home of Rowan J Coleman's in depth Retrospective/Reviews on science fiction and superhero TV shows and movies. Chronicling the behind the scenes of each show and movie as well as their lasting pop culture impact. Check out playlists for the 18 part Star Trek Retrospective, 2 part Babylon 5 Retrospective and keep an eye on the community tab for upcoming Retrospective announcements.

After a lifetime exploring the UK's countryside, Matt Baker crosses the Atlantic to experience rural life in the USA

The Real Swiss Family Robinson is a four-part BBC television miniseries in which different families leave their regular lives behind and sample life on a desert island.

Eric Jones is a legendary adventurer. A climber, parachutist, base jumper, balloonist and motor biker whose love for speed and his need for pulse-racing adventure has seen him live an incredible and inspirational life. Eric is widely recognised as Britain's most successful solo climber. It's the purest and most dangerous form of climbing - solo and with no safety rope. Now, this 82-year-old grandfather has one last epic climb - back to where it all began over 50 years ago on the dramatic south west ridge of the Torre Delago in the Italian Dolomites. Eric reflects on his own life, not just his climbing achievements, and how he fell in love with a young Australian teacher who abandoned her homeland for a new life in Snowdonia. A beautiful, poignant and inspirational film about a great man growing old - but never too old.

History, wildlife and breath-taking scenery as seen from Britain's canals.

Series following some of Britain's most famous brass bands - from Cory Band to Brighouse and Rastrick - as they compete against each other in national competitions.

This film reveals Ian Fleming’s wartime service in naval intelligence and profiles two men who could have supplied the basis for Bond’s character.

"Scientology and Me" is a television documentary first broadcast on 14 May 2007 as part of the BBC's Panorama series. In it, reporter John Sweeney visited the United States to investigate whether the Church of Scientology was becoming more mainstream. The programme gained particular controversy before and during filming due to unresolved differences on content and approach between Sweeney's production team and Scientology members. Tommy Davis, the international spokesperson for Scientology, did not want detractors or perceived enemies of the church to be interviewed or included in the documentary and wanted to censor any references to Scientology as a "cult". The scale of the controversy intensified when the Church of Scientology released a 40-second clip of video footage showing a screaming argument between John Sweeney and Scientologist Tommy Davis over the way in which Sweeney was interviewing critics of Scientology. In the clip, Sweeney yells "You were not there at the beginning of the interview! You were not there! You did not hear or record all the interview!" at Davis in reference to an interview Sweeney recorded with Scientology critic Shawn Lonsdale. Despite the Church of Scientology's lobbying British MPs to have the documentary scrapped, its first airing went ahead on 14 May. With a peak of 4.9 million viewers in the UK, the episode garnered the highest ratings for Panorama since September the previous year.

Tessa Fleming welcomes pets and their owners to the pop-up clinic at The Ark Farm.

The Song of the Earth: A Natural History of Music is a BBC documentary written and presented by David Attenborough. It was first transmitted in 2000 and is part of the Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages collection of 7 documentaries.