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Three long-term unemployed families on benefits will each be given a cash lump sum of £26,000 upfront (the current maximum amount of benefits given in a year to most families) in return for signing off. Will the families have what it takes to escape the benefit trap and start a business or get a job? Or will they just blow the lot?

And you thought swinging was for bored, middle-aged suburbanites? Think again...

Two-part documentary seris in which Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall explores what can be done to stop the killing of African elephants for their ivory.

A unique aesthetic music platform showcasing exceptional talent from around the globe. COLORS focuses on the most distinctive new artists and original sounds in an increasingly fragmented and saturated scene. All COLORS shows seek to provide clear, minimalistic stage that shines a spotlight on the art

The Weimar Republic (1918-1933) is regarded as a departure into the modern age, which failed because too many opponents wanted to put the clock back in the past. The need in Germany was not yet sufficiently developed to face democracy and take political fate into its own hands.

Martin Kemp lifts the lid on Britain's most notorious killers including the Wests, Harold Shipman, the Suffolk Strangler and the Yorkshire Ripper.

Animated adventures of a baby monkey and his mum.

Behind-the scenes access to the surgeons who fix disastrous surgeries of celebrities.

Discovery Channel joins David Baddiel as he sets off on a 4,000 mile journey to explore the most famous trade route in history – the Silk Road. This four-part travelogue follows the comedian and novelist on the adventure of a lifetime, as he travels from Xi'an, China to Istanbul, Turkey to uncover a series of remarkable locations, mysteries and hidden gems, many unknown to the western world.

A family give up their modern lives for one summer to experience what life was like for Caribbeans who immigrated to Britain in the postwar period. Beginning in 1948, the year the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury and discharged its passengers, the Irwin family travel through the 1950s and 60s, guided by presenter Giles Coren and social historian Emma Dabiri who introduce them to their new homes as well as the events of the time. Along the way the Irwins discover the food, work and entertainment of first-generation immigrants making their lives in Brixton.

Taking a refreshing new look at Liverpool and its rich heritage

The historical 'detective' Lorenzo Fernández Bueno explores the myths, legends and mysteries of the history of Spain. Can geography unravel some centuries-old enigmas?

Dr Jago Cooper explores the extraordinary and resilient culture of the American Northwest, revealing one the most inspiring stories in human history.

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

A group of 10 very different British Muslims are placed in a house together to explore their differences and similarities.