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James Martin is at home in the Hampshire countryside and serving up some of his favourite-ever recipes from previous series of his Saturday Morning show.

An action-packed, touching and occasionally funny series following the life and work of no-nonsense repo man Sean James and his team.

The Georgian Kings belong to one of the most dysfunctional royal dynasties in British history. Loved and loathed by the public in equal measure, their scandals, back-stabbings, feuds and betrayals shaped an entire era of British history. This is a true-life Succession for the 18th Century.

Paying tribute to the heroes of 1944. Poignant and powerful events on both sides of the Channel to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Can't imagine a world without Wi-Fi, smart phones or social media? You don't have to, as Craig Charles takes us on a nostalgic journey through some stand-out years that changed the course of history!

Maritime historian Dr Sam Willis looks at how and why the shipwreck came to loom so large in British history.

Revealing the hidden world behind Gypsy and Traveller communities, and witness first-hand how they have to fight for survival every minute of every day.

The Great Moghuls is a Channel 4 documentary series covering the dramatic story of the rise of the Moghul Empire of India. Over six generations, from father to son, the Great Moghuls captured, consolidated and profoundly influenced control of the vast sub-continent of India. The six-part series was written and presented by Bamber Gascoigne based upon his 1971 book of the same name. It was produced and directed by Douglas Rae and filmed in India.

100 Years of Girl Guides is a BBC television documentary. It was shown on the digital television station BBC Four on Sunday 16 August 2009 at 21:00. The programme was presented by Dominic West and followed the story of the girl guides from its beginnings up to the centenary in September 2009. The show interviews a number of former Girl Guides from veterans to such household names as Kelly Holmes, Clare Short, Kate Silverton and Rhona Cameron.

First year junior doctors embark on their careers at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, one of Europe's biggest teaching hospitals. A year of emotional lows and extraordinary highs awaits.

What does it take to spot a pop genius? To break a global act, to book a million-selling tour or reunite music legends to great acclaim - and huge profits? In this series, three music industry insiders reveal how the business really works.

Four-part series in which grumpy celebrities ponder on why holidays are just another of life's many disappointments.

Through hours of unedited phone conversations recorded from his cell, testimonies, Sobhraj's personal archives and an exclusive interview upon his release, Jean-Charles Deniau delivers an unprecedented portrait of Asia's most notorious killer.

A celebration of some of the UK's favourite treats, including a glimpse inside McVities, learning the secret of how the Jaffa Cake is made.

Explore the story of the NHS in unprecedented times, told by the junior doctors on the front line.

Revealing the dark world of online predators investigated by the NCA.

This brand new series features an elite team of experts who help desperate yet colourful pet owners reveal the most embarrassing health or behavioural issues of their furry friends in this warm and witty series. At a very special surgery, pets and their owners arrive to be seen by an elite team of animal experts: two vets and two behaviourists. During the consultations, the experts diagnose the problem and offer practical advice and potential solutions regarding treatment or training needed.Cameras also capture some of the pets and owners at home prior to the consultation, to discover how the problem affects their daily lives. Featuring interviews with our experts and packed with take-home tips, this enlightening and entertaining series delivers a candid view on life as a vet while also showcasing the unique bond between owners and their pets – one that exists no matter how embarrassing the issue may be!

From the frozen expanse of Iceland's Vatnajökull ice cap to the steep limestone gorges of the Cévennes in southern France, this series explores national parks from above

An unfiltered look at Scotland’s prisons. The realities of life inside, from first-time prisoners to serial reoffenders, and the staff supporting their rehabilitation.

The Big Time was a British documentary and reality television series made by the BBC, which ran from 1976 to 1980. Devised and produced by Esther Rantzen and narrated initially by Rantzen but later by John Pitman, each programme followed a member of the public placed in the limelight as a result of their skill and documenting how they fared. Their progress was filmed and sundry professionals in their fields advised the amateur as they progressed. Some of the exploits included an amateur musician conducting an orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall; a housewife becoming a TV presenter; a cookery competition winner becoming head chef for the day at The Dorchester hotel and preparing a banquet lunch for former Prime Minister Edward Heath; an amateur wrestler taking on professional John Naylor on a bill at the Albert Hall on 26 March 1980; a model entering the Miss United Kingdom beauty contest; a young gymnast who became a circus trapeze artist; an amateur singer getting the chance to record a single. The latter 'discovered' the singer Sheena Easton and the edition featuring the amateur chef is credited as terminating the television career of the TV chef Fanny Cradock, who criticised the amateur's choice of menu.

Decade of Doctors is a series of five-part, five-minute episodes broadcast after the main showing of the BBC daytime soap opera, Doctors, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series.

John's Not Mad is a QED documentary made by the BBC in 1989. It was ranked, in a British public poll, as one of the 50 Greatest Documentaries. The film shadows John Davidson, a 15-year-old from Galashiels in Scotland, who had severe Tourette syndrome. John's life was explored in terms of his family and the close-knit community around him, and how they all coped with a misunderstood condition.

Documentary series shot at the Royal Military Academy over the course of a year, following the journey of one intake of cadets through the 200-year-old institution.

University Challenge icons and real-life best friends Eric Monkman and Bobby Seagull are on a road trip with a difference. Feeding their insatiable appetite for knowledge, they visit Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales in search of hidden gems of British scientific and technological ingenuity.

To mark a century since women first took on roles alongside men in the armed forces, five celebrities with a connection to the military experience how things have changed in the years since.

A Country Parish is a British television documentary made by Tiger Aspect Productions for BBC2 which was first broadcast in 2003. Produced and directed by Nigel Farrell the programme concerns the life of Jamie Allen who at the beginning of the series is a young, proactive curate from a working-class background in a none too prosperous Midlands town. However much to his surprise, he is suddenly made rector of a wealthy, long standing and beautiful parish in the heart of rural Wiltshire. He is very much not what was expected by the parishioners and the series follows the new rector as he tries to win them over.

Four jobseekers compete for a dream job, unaware the fifth candidate is a spy.

Series in which chef James Strawbridge visits country houses, learns their histories and cooks a feast for the owners.

It seems impossible. Young people, with the briefest experience of life, prepared to kill and, in some cases, kill their own parents. But it has happened, in many countries, and in many different ways. Are these teens inherently evil?

Hamish McLaren scammed friends, lovers and acquaintances out of over $60 million. This is the shocking story of Australia's most successful con artist.

Discover the lives of three polygamous families, each torn apart by a savage killing. Revealing a deadly rivalry between fundamentalist religious sects, a man's twisted need to control women, and finally a sister-wife is invited to a home full of secrets.

The treasures of the British monarchy are on display in this series, a nine-part Silver Jubilee Year production of the BBC.

Documentary series following South Wales Police, where everyone knows everyone, and cops and robbers are on first-name terms

For the first time in 50 years, STV broadcasts Lord James Gordon's remarkable documentary following Celtic and the fans on the road to the European Cup Final against Inter Milan in Lisbon.

Great West End Theatres is a documentary series detailing the history, architecture and theatrical anecdotes of the 40 West End Theatres of London. Presented by Sir Donald Sinden and described by The Stage newspaper as "Promises to be the most definitive guide to Theatreland", it features many of the West End's star actors, actresses and practitioners discussing the theatres that they are associated with, such as Anthony Andrews, Steven Berkoff, Simon Callow, Charles Dance, Roy Hudd, Gillian Lynne, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Shaw and Samuel West.

Vivid and heartbreaking stories told by the last Tommies - filmed in their 90s and 100s - remembering life and death in World War I, illustrated with powerful archive.

Chanelle: Wannabe Popstar is a British reality show following ex-Big Brother housemate Chanelle Hayes as she attempts to become a singer and performer. Cameras follow her every move as she learns how to dance and improve her singing voice, with the plan eventually to sign with a record company, record a song and release a video in the charts. Chanelle finds that it is not all glamour and a lot of hard work is ahead of her.

Series of documentary travelogues following in the footsteps of 14th Century Moroccan scholar Ibn Battutah, who covered 75,000 miles, 40 countries and three continents in a 30-year odyssey.

The life and work of British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, presented by Hawking himself.

Six much-loved TV personalities, Fern Britton, JJ Chalmers, Ben Miller, Victoria Derbyshire, Amanda Abbington, and Chris Kamara, embark on time travelling tours of their hometowns, retracing their childhoods as they walk down familiar streets and uncovering stories from the past.

Travellers' Century is a 2008 BBC Television documentary series presented by Benedict Allen that profiles the lives of three influential 20th century British travel writers.

Roar is a programme broadcast on CBBC, in the UK, for children. It is presented by Rani Price and Johny Pitts.

Going behind the scenes at some of Britain's most iconic food factories to discover how they keep the shelves stocked and put food on our tables, from mega-factories making meals in their millions to family firms trading on secret recipes.

Documentary series going behind-the-scenes at the airline, charting the fortunes of the business and meeting the staff who work hard to keep the planes flying and the passengers happy.

Fly-on-the-wall documentary following the mobile medical teams of the West Midlands Ambulance Service as they deal with the demands of life on the NHS front line.

This program promises to take viewers on a captivating journey exploring the age-old debate between fresh and frozen food. With a mix of historical insights and practical tips, the show aims to challenge common beliefs about food choices. The episode will delve into the origins of fresh and frozen food, highlighting how each has played a role in shaping diets around the world. Audiences will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of both options, from taste and nutrition to convenience and cost. Experts will share their knowledge, providing valuable information that could change how people think about their meals. This show is not just for food enthusiasts but for anyone curious about making healthier choices. With engaging discussions and eye-opening facts, “Fresh vs Frozen” is set to spark conversations around dinner tables everywhere. Mark the calendar for this enlightening episode that promises to shed light on a topic that affects everyone.

Dan Walker, Michaela Strachan and Raksha Dave present this archaeology programme. A small army of metal detectorists scour an authorised area of land for artefacts that are then analysed by experts from the British Museum.

A frank, intimate and warm-hearted examination of modern love and relationships that lifts the lid on three hidden and unusual worlds.

Bill Oddie Goes Wild was a British TV programme, about natural history, presented by Bill Oddie. Three series were made.

The Street That Cut Everything is a British television documentary presented by BBC political editor Nick Robinson. Billed as a social experiment, 50 residents of a street in Preston, Lancashire were persuaded to go without all council services for six weeks, and work together to run their own community with the aid of the Council Tax rebates they received for not having local authority services. One of the film's objectives was to highlight the issue of cuts in public spending, but the programme attracted criticism for the nature in which the experiment was conducted. One major point of concern involved dogs being allowed to excessively foul the street, which the residents were then required to clean up, something which raised public health concerns. The programme was aired in two episodes on Monday 16 May 2011.