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This three-part series tells the story of the Pacific War. At sea, this modern conflict relies on aircraft carriers: the battles are fought by fighters and bombers, flying kilometers from these floating runways
Guy Martin visits the Baltics to learn the truth about his Latvian grandfather. He uncovers a story involving prisoner of war camps, daring escapes and the constant threat of death and deportation.
Historian and Archetypal Englishman Julian Davidson travels from the frozen wastes of Norway to the sunny shores of the Italian Adriatic coast, sampling the delights of some of the most dramatic and fascinating railway journeys in Europe.
A celebration of the intense passion of the super-fan, The Fanatics pits three contestants against each other in a bid to be proven the most devoted. Their obsessions are all-consuming. Their infatuation is deep-rooted. Their knowledge is unparalleled. And now these super fans will do battle in a high-tension, high-stakes game show that puts their knowledge to the ultimate test to crown only one player The Fanatic. Over a series of rounds three contestants will have to demonstrate incredible powers of recall, observation, dexterity and an unprecedented level of knowledge of their chosen subject.
Dr Clare Jackson tells the story of The Stuarts in Exile and sheds new light on the political, military and cultural threat the Jacobite's posed to the embryonic British state. Although the '15' ultimately failed, it crystallised the stark choice facing those living in early 18th-century Britain. Are you for the Stuarts or are you for Hanoverian's?
In America at any one time there are over 70,000 children behind bars. Kid Criminals meets children in high-security juvenile prisons who have committed shocking crimes.
Roll Safe (R.S.) shows an independent filmmaker what life is like as a hood "celebrity".
Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch explores how Christianity has shaped western attitudes to sex, gender and sexuality throughout history
Channel 4 shows us what we can really get now a days with £1million. From Scottish castles to tiny homes in central London and even some ex-council houses, a record number of British properties are valued at £1million or more. Filmed over one of the most unpredictable years for the housing market, this documentary reveals what a seven-figure price tag actually buys across the nation and uncovers a council house millionaire.
JB and Storm present a show for young children about the animals and activities that take place on the farm.
X-Fire, was a paintball-based TV gameshow, aired on Channel 4 in the UK and presented by Ed Hall.
In January 1991, following Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm was launched against Iraqi ground forces to liberate Kuwait. General Schwarzkopf, who commanded American-led coalition forces crushed Iraqi defense positions with various military technologies using a modern blitzkrieg strategy that routed Saddam Hussein's Iraqi Army. The results were the biggest tank battles since WWII.
Baker Tom Herbert and his brother Henry, a chef, are on a mission to prove that British food is among the best in the world. To set the record straight, they are visiting six of their favorite locations to meet people who are producing great British grub.
Could you make a fortune playing games? These guys did.
Dr Sam Willis charts the history of the British outlaws.
Robson Green pushes the angling boundaries further than ever before in search of the Ultimate Catch. Travelling to incredible locations renowned for their fishing potential, at the perfect time in the angling calendar, Robson flies thousands of miles across the globe to be in the right place, with the right fishing guides, at exactly the right time. But even then it's not going to be easy.
Observational documentary series following life at one of Britain's 'Big Six' energy companies, SSE. Filmed over a year, it tells the story of an army of workers battling to keep our power flowing.
This eight-week prime-time series sees eight stars take on the challenge of sheepdog trialling, all vying for centre stage with their four-legged partners to herd flocks of sheep, ducks and geese around a set of challenging courses, specially designed to test their skill, technique and discipline.
Join Jonathan Straight and Mark O'Brien on a drive through the history of Leeds, uncovering the stories of the people and places who made our city a true northern powerhouse.
Tommy Walsh looks at tradesmen both good and bad and hears homeowners' stories about their home crises.
This documentary follows celebrated actor Richard Wilson as he uncovers secrets of the mines and many more historical events. Wilson also meets some of the knowledgeable presenters of sites scattered across the United Kingdom.
Educating Cardiff captures every detail of life at Willows and to kick the series off we are introduced to Head Teacher Joy Ballard, her stellar team of staff and some dynamic kids. From Year 7 to Year 11, newly qualified teachers to old-hands, this series shows what it’s like to learn and teach in the Welsh capital.
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.
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.
An eye-opening look inside the Post Office - an iconic national institution undergoing the biggest shake-up in its nearly 400-year history as it battles to reinvent itself for the modern world.
Thief Trackers tells the story of what becomes of everyday possessions when they are stolen, and how police and members of the public use cutting-edge technology to fight back.
A frank, intimate and warm-hearted examination of modern love and relationships that lifts the lid on three hidden and unusual worlds.
This documentary series follows The Landmark Trust as they work on important projects. Each episode explores several case studies of the restorations carried out by the organisation. The experts discuss the history of the buildings and the structures that they work with, detailing the significance of the preservation. In the first episode, director Dr Anna Keay delves into the story of a Georgian villa in Lyme Regis. The episodes capture the process as the extraordinary rebuilding and repairing of these constructions get underway.
Cashing In follows a year in the lives of the staff and customers of Cash Converters, the biggest second-hand retailer and pawnbroker in the world. The most extreme retailers on the high street need to turn a profit which means selling everything from TVs and expensive guitars to mobility scooters and hoovers as well as dealing with fraudsters, shoplifters and customers desperate to raise every penny they can.
A captivating insight into British life straight from the mouths of school children from the 1960s and '70s.
Quiz show hosted by Shane Richie. In each episode a team of three face a golden wall of cash worth £20,000 and try to hang onto as much of it as possible by correctly answering a series of questions.
Is a series that sees one lonely-heart date four potential suitors at their workplace - be they a baker, dentist, banker or zoo keeper - to learn what they might really be like as a partner and in the hope to find true love. After two full days of dating on the job, the budding singleton will decide which one they like best and will then meet them when they get off work.
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.
Brand new series - As The Jump shows nightly on Channel 4, its sister show On the Piste offers a daily mix of Alpine antics and backstage exclusives with the daredevil celebs. Presented by Cherry Healey.
Groundbreaking series with unprecedented access to a police murder investigation, telling the true story, as a drama, from the perspective of the police and the victim and suspect's families.
Documentary series exploring the lives of Romanians trying to make a new life in Britain, and seeking out the truth behind the headlines about immigration.
Ex-boyband rapper Abz Love and his girlfriend Vicky Fallon want to leave their city life and buy a smallholding in Wales. But with little money and farming experience, will they achieve their dream?
In the 1930s, borstal was a much-feared institution designed to reform young offenders by enforcing compulsory work, education, discipline and intense physical activity. In its heyday, the system worked, with low levels of reoffending, in stark contrast to today's statistics. In a social experiment, 13 trouble-makers - some of whom have criminal convictions - volunteer to become borstal boys, spending four weeks in a castle in Northumberland. Will the experience set them on the straight and narrow? Taking on the role of governor is one of the UK's leading criminologists, David Wilson.
Amanda Vickery exploring the origins of the suffragette movement, beginning with the impact of the revolutionary politics of the late 18th century.
Ground-breaking series following a group of friends coping with teenage life in the age of smartphones and social media. The teenagers share their tweets, texts and updates with viewers.
Following six British households taking on the potentially life-changing responsibility of a puppy, tracing their stories over the course of the first year of their puppy's life.
Two part documentary looking at the changing face of the UK retail landscape. It focuses on four companies - American wholesale giant Costco, car supermarket Motorpoint, high street shoe chain Shoe Zone and Approved Food.
Documentary following convicted criminals in four Scottish prisons on the two most important days of their sentences - their arrival and their release.
Checkmate TV Show launches a brand new chess tournament and TV series hosted by TV celebrity Anna Richardson and commentated by Simon Williams, a chess Grandmaster himself from Mediterranean Malta sister’s island Gozo. Checkmate TV Show is for the uninitiated it is an introduction to a fascinating world of chess. For the non-experienced player, it is an opportunity to learn more about chess and for those, they are experienced great games to watch. The series is built around world class players and their games as they progress through a specially staged tournament. Players competing for the main cash prize 20,000 euros and Checkmate trophy.