Television documentary about the nuclear disarmament demonstration at Trafalgar Square on 17th September 1961.
Documentary about the present and future of Islay, touching on its main industries of whisky and tourism, concentrating on new approaches to the problems of depopulation and transport. The documentary was produced by Scottish Television. Narrated by John Toye
A rare documentary by Scottish folk singer Donovan P. Leitch. Insights into his life with rare recordings from the beginning of his career as a folk singer. Portions of the film was filmed on St. Ives, Cornwall on Porthminster beach in 1966. Songs includes: 1. Running Frome Home (Bert Jansch) 2. The Little Tin Soldier (Shawn Phillips) 3. Try For The Sun 4. Josie 5. Belated Forgiveness Plea 6. Catch The Wind 7. Roll on Babe (Derroll Adams) 8. Ballad of Geraldine 9. Ballad of a Crystal Man 10. Summer Day Reflection Song 11. Colours 12. Circus of Sour 13. Hey Gyp (Dig The Slowness) 14. Turquoise
The story of Jack and Bobby Charlton, even during their playing days - as seen in this 1968 documentary - is one of legend. And yet, as is revealed, its roots are modest and earthy. An off-shoot of the Milburn footballing dynasty, the Charlton boys are a disparate pair both on and off the pitch. What links them, other than their love of the game, is their heritage. Without football they would most probably have worked side-by-side in Ashlington mine, together with their father. Alongside Bobby's moving recollection of the Munich air crash which killed many of his team mates a decade earlier, it's the footage of Bob Charlton Snr that's the emotional heart of the programme. His stoic presence is unchanged by the achievements of his sporting sons. Sadly less is seen of their mother Cissie, who brought the football pedigree to the mix. For fans of Leeds or their Manchester rivals it's probably the behind-the-scenes footage of the teams at work, rest and play (including the United Trilogy of Best, Charlton and Law) that's most priceless.
A unique concert given to the long term inmates of the famous jail. Johnny and June sing 'Wanted Man' ( written especially for the concert by Bob Dylan) and 'San Quentin', (written by Cash just in time for the concert). Also features the songs: 'I walk the line''Fulsom prison blues''Orange blossom special''Jackson''Darling companion''Daddy snag bass' 'A boy named Sue' 'Peace in the valley' 'He turned water into wine'. The audience are very appreciative.
It's a gritty, working class story set in 1930s set against a background of striking miners taking over their collieries.
Dave Allen meets a man named Alexander Stuart Wortley who lives in a railway box in a suburban garden; a former robot-maker for TV who is married to Jill but pretends to fly Lancaster bombers; Red Indian admirer Edward H. Blackmore who with his wife was adopted by the Sioux; Snowy Farr who rides a very tall bicycle containing a circus menagerie; a Cowboy Preacher; Ivor Cutler the humorist poet; and a model railway enthusiast Victor Martin an electrical engineer spending years building a working replica of the London, Midland, and Scottish Railway as it existed in 1938.
Denis Norden hosts a celebration of the first decade of arguably the greatest ITV company of them all.
Film about two veteran rock musicians from Britain, Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds (with his band, Rockpile, including drummer Terry Williams and bassist Billy Bremner). The programme looks at how records are made and how long-standing friendships work.
Also known as "Karl Marx : The Spectre of Marxism"-- Karl Marx (1818-83) remains a towering figure in modern social, cultural and polititical theory. His revolutionary views on power and social relationships have influenced many generations of radicals and critical thinkers. 'Men make their own history,' Karl Marx famously declared, but 'do not make it under circumstances chosen by themselves'. For Marx, the working class was denied agency and would only assume its role as actor in the world through the revolutionary transformation of economic and social relations inspired by class consciousness. The ideas of Marx have shaped the modern political world more than any other thinker. This probing programme looks at the theory and practice of those ideas. The impact of Marx on the 20th century was all-pervasive and worldwide, costing tens of millions of lives where Communism was imposed, resulting in brutal wars to contain or expand it, and vastly improving the lives of workers where fear of Communism resulted in social reform. This program looks at the man, at the roots of his philosophy, at the causes and explanations of his philosophical development, and at its most direct outcome: the failed Soviet Union.
Documentary on the English composer, featuring interviews with his biographers Michael Kennedy and Jerrold Northrop Moore, as well as musical examples from Simon Rattle and Nigel Kennedy.
Documentary which examines the motivation behind the organisation of football violence by groups such as West Ham's "Inter-City Firm", who often travel by first class ticket. It questions the members of the ICF about their motives and attitudes. It gives the views of Leicester University sociologists who have for five years studied the social roots of football spectator violence.
Decades after the Titanic sank into the Atlantic, the dream of investigating the wreckage was finally realized by undersea geologist Dr. Robert D. Ballard. Only one camera crew was permitted to join his historic expedition. In this remarkable program, high-tech cameras attached to submersibles take us to the frigid world 2 1/2 miles below the ocean's surface. Spectacular color photography illuminates the ship's once luxurious interior.
A ground-breaking TV documentary examining the shooting of three IRA terrorists in Gibraltar by members of the British Special Air Service (SAS). While on a mission to attack British troops in the mid-1980s, members of the Irish Republican Army were shot and killed before they had a chance to detonate over 100 pounds of explosives alongside a British military meeting point. However, the British current affairs programme This Week examined evidence that the IRA terrorists were not given the option to surrender when they were approached by the SAS and that they were essentially executed in the middle of the street. At the time, the British government attempted to block the broadcast of this programme, but when that attempt failed and the broadcast went ahead, the company involved in the broadcast - Thames Television - lost its London ITV franchise three years later, a regulatory action which many thought was directly influenced by the adverse impact of the documentary on Margaret Thatcher's government.
Scotland Yard's Black Museum opens its doors to television cameras to commemorate 100 years since Jack the Ripper's murders. The museum contains some gruesome relics of a century of crime in London, including the clue that convicted Dr Crippen of the murder of his wife; and the kitchen where mass murderer Dennis Nilsen dismembered victims.
One Day in the Life of Television is a documentary that was broadcast on ITV on 1 November 1989. Filmed by over fifty crews exactly one year earlier, it was a huge behind-the-scenes look at a wide range of activities involved in the production, reception and marketing of British television. The project was organised by the British Film Institute and produced and directed for television by Peter Kosminsky.
Loved by millions across the World, Benny Hill was an instantly recognisable character. His unique brand of humour ensured that he would forever be remembered as The World's Favourite Clown. Yet whilst everybody loved Benny Hill, very few really knew the man behind the mask. In this remarkable programme Benny, for the first time on-screen, speaks in-depth about himself, his career and the art of comedy. Going right back to his childhood and early days in the theatre, it's a remarkable insight into the legend that was Benny Hill. Packed with many of his most famous sketches, the programme is illuminated from start to finish by Benny's infectious sense of humour. It's a testimony to his universal appeal that the programme includes revealing interviews from such famous fans as Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney and Burt Reynolds.
ITV documentary exploring the phenomenon of Australian soap operas, with a focus on the enduring popularity of Home and Away and Neighbours.
On the 25th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper, The South Bank Show produced this episode about the making of the album. The three remaining Beatles and George Martin go through each song, explaining how it was created, the origins of the work, the era, influences and so on…. The result is 50 minutes with the greatest album ever made. In 1967, the Beatles were at a crossroads — they quit touring, experimented with drugs and set out to change rock & roll forever. In late 1966 and early 1967, the group would make the most important album in rock history: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. When the Beatles finished Sgt. Pepper in late April 1967, they had spent four months and S75,000 on the project and they knew that what they had created was something different from anything they had done before. But nobody was prepared for what would happen with Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The record sold 250,000 copies in Britain in its first week (500,000 by the end of June) and 2.5 million in
Three Promotional Films: "A Day In The Life; " "Strawberry Fields Forever;" "Penny Lane" [4K restored with new 5.1 Surround Audio mixes]
A documentary about the English band New Order, featuring some of their music videos, as well as interviews with the band members, their manager Rob Gretton, producers, etc. It also features appearances from Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant, U2's Bono, Quincy Jones and Jon Savage. Written by Paul Morley, the film offers sometimes an eccentric setting (Sumner was interviewed while having his haircut done, Bono took the charge himself using his camcorder, the entire band and their friends also can be seen as guests of a fictional TV game show hosted by Keith Allen). Though it's not visible in the documentary, the band was filmed at the brink of their separation that would last for five years.
Recollections of November 22 1963, the day of American president John F Kennedy's assassination. A host of celebrities including Gerry Marsden, Nicholas Parsons, Terry Gilliam and John Peel contribute their own personal memories.
A detailed history of the Fender Stratocaster guitar, with contributions from Robin Trower, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Jimmie Vaughan, Keith Richards, Richie Sambora, Mark Knopfler, Chris Rea, Bryan Adams, Hank Marvin and many more.
Apollo When the World Held Its Breath covers the development of the US space program, concentrating on the almost-disaster of Apollo 13 where, two-hundred thousand miles into its journey to the moon, an explosion ripped through its service module, leaving astronauts James Lovell, Fred Haise and John Jack Swigert with a limited supply of oxygen, water and food. Against all odds they came back and, almost 25 years after the doomed mission, this celebrated documentary told their story. Presented by James Burke, this documentary includes interviews with the key players and covers the highs and lows of the Apollo lunar project from the tragedy of Apollo 1 to Apollo 11 s world-changing moon-walk and beyond. Featuring interviews with Lovell and Haise, the astronauts families, flight director Gene Krantz, Mission Operations director Christopher Kraft, astronauts Mike Collins and Buzz Aldrin and cosmonaut Alexei Leonov,
'Hindesight' is a 40 minute arts documentary made to mark the return visit to Ireland of John Hinde and his wife Jutta for the opening of a retrospective exhibition of his photographic and postcard work at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in the summer of 1993. This exhibition was one in a series exploring the nature and role of photography in visual culture. The exhibition presented iconic tourist images of Ireland and from around the world made in the 1960s and 70s as well as Hinde's pioneering colour photography made in England before and during the Second World War. The documentary explores Hinde's early life and obsession with everything to do with colour photography. His time as a circus publicity manager and how the failure of his own circus The John Hinde Show brought him to Ireland and led to his return to photography and international success in the manufacture of picture postcards. Hinde sold his postcard company in the early 1970s and moved first to Spain before settling in the Dordogne Valley in France where he died in 1998.
There's Only One Barry Fry is a fly on the wall documentary, with Sean Bean as voice over, that follows Barry Fry through the 1996-97 season at Peterborough Utd (Posh) after becoming the new manager of the team and also the new owner.
Hedgehog rescue programme
Documentary commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 'Carry On' comedy film series. Archive clips and out-takes are mixed with interviews with the surviving 'Carry On' cast.
Documentary from 1998, charting the story of England, Scotland and both the Irish teams in the Fifa World Cup from 1966 to 1990. Narrated by Sean Bean. Featuring rare interviews with Ally MacLeod, Bobby Robson and Eusébio.
Gerald Kaufman and John Redwood discuss the 12-year reign of Britain's first woman Prime Minister. Margaret Thatcher is charged with betraying the British people.
Written and presented by John Pilger and directed and produced by Alan Lowery, Welcome to Australia seeks to demonstrate the injustices endured by Aboriginal Australian sportsmen and women who were, until recently, denied a place on Australia's olympic teams In the build-up to the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games, Pilger finds that the elaborate preparations for the Olympics are overshadowing the reality of many Australia's Aboriginal citizens, who he argues continue to remain excluded, impoverished and mistreated in Australia. The film uses sport as a mechanism to draw attention to and tell the story of the injustices endured by Aboriginal Australians while also arguing that Aboriginal Australians could have had a much more significant impact on Australian sport if they had not been deliberately prevented from doing so.
Occurring from the mid-1970s to 1981, the Ripper committed 13 murders. Viewed as ritualistic in nature, they were done with extreme brutality as he mocked the police during their desperate hunt for him. The victims were primiarly prostitutes or poor girls, with a few working girls tossed in. Generally he would hit a victim on the head with a hammer, sexually assault the lady, mutilate her, and then redress/re-arrangement the clothing and cover the corpse with her own coat.
20 best selling UK singles @ 2000
Profile of the music producer and entrepreneur who founded Manchester's Factory Records.
Tribute to the much-missed actor John Thaw, featuring reminiscences from his family, friends and colleagues about both his private life and his public work.
After They Were Famous: Star Trek is a documentary which was broadcast in the UK on 19 July 2003. Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and George Takei are seen in interviews while Matthew Kelly provides narration. Produced by Tyne Tees Television and Yorkshire Television (YTV) and distributed by Independent Television (ITV).
Feature-length drama documentary telling the story of just how close Britain came to invasion by Germany in the summer of 1940 'Island at War', starts 11th July from acclaimed writer Stephen Mallatratt, is based on the German occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II. It tells the story of three Island families whose lives are irrevocably changed by the occupation. Mirroring history, the series culminates in the chilling deportation of 2,000 channel islanders to German interment camps during September 1942
Stealing a Nation is a 2004 Granada Television documentary written and directed by John Pilger, produced and directed by Christopher Martin and with reconstruction footage directed by Sean Crotty. The documentary is about the expulsion of Chagossians from the Chagos Archipelago, chiefly from Diego Garcia Island, forcibly removed by the British government between 1967 and 1973 to Mauritius, 1,000 miles away, so that the island could be used as an American and British airbase. Diego Garcia was first settled in the late 18th century. At least 2,000 people lived there: a gentle creole nation with thriving villages, a school, a hospital, a church, a prison, a railway, docks, a copra plantation. Watching a film shot by missionaries in the 1960s, I can understand why every Chagos islander I have met calls it paradise; there is a grainy sequence where the islanders' beloved dogs are swimming in the sheltered, palm-fringed lagoon, catching fish. All this began to end when an American rear-admiral stepped ashore in 1961 and Diego Garcia was marked as the site of what is today one of the biggest American bases in the world. There are now more than 2,000 troops, anchorage for 30 warships, a nuclear dump, a satellite spy station, shopping malls, bars and a golf course. "Camp Justice" the Americans call it. During the 1960s, in high secrecy, the Labour government of Harold Wilson conspired with two American administrations to "sweep" and "sanitize" the islands: the words used in American documents. Files found in the National Archives in Washington and the Public Record Office in London provide an astonishing narrative of official lying all too familiar to those who have chronicled the lies over Iraq. To get rid of the population, the Foreign Office invented the fiction that the islanders were merely transient contract workers who could be "returned" to Mauritius, 1,000 miles away. In fact, many islanders traced their ancestry back five generations, as their cemete
Revealing documentary about the dangers of plastic surgery. Breast implant operations are advertised as the easy way to get a fuller figure and more confidence. But in many cases they can also destroy lives. Currently 60,000 women in Britain alone are ill due to having had breast implants, with implants leaking, rupturing or killing breast tissue and forcing their way out of women's bodies. The programme highlights the horrific problems that can arise, with shocking anecdotal evidence and disturbing visual images of women who have suffered or even died.
An investigation into Guy Fawkes's treasonous scheme of 400 years ago.
Documentary with an affectionate look back at the classic Granada TV dramatisation of Evelyn Waugh's famous novel Brideshead Revisited
As part of ITV's 50th Birthday celebration, a look back at 50 years of amazing news footage brought to British homes by ITN News. A poll was also conducted to find out which item was most shocking to witness being broadcast.
Shameful Secrets of the 80's is a list show with a difference. We reveal the truth about the things we loved and the people we idolised. This is a list show but with real journalism and a real sense of revelation because we uncover the sameful truth behind the myths.
This documentary from 2005 looks into the so called 'Agatha Christie Code' - is there a pattern within her wriitng that is the key to its success? This documentary introduces viewers to new fields of scientific enquiry using sophisticated computer analysis of Christie’s every written word, her sentence structure, story arcs, poisons used, red herrings, clues and so on
Maryam d`Abo, star of "The Living Daylights", discusses what it is like to be a Bond girl. She interviews other stars from Bond series, including Ursula Andress, Honor Blackman and Halle Berry. This documentary was originally shown in the week that "Die Another Day" was released back in November 2002, and was also available as a promotional DVD in the USA.
According to his son, Clive Wearing was at one time an "intellectual colossus". He was also a highly acclaimed conductor and musician. Then, in 1985, a virus left sections of his brain severely impaired, particularly those responsible for memory retention. As a result, he now lives in a constant state of reawakening. The Man with the Seven Second Memory is a compassionate and compelling portrait of his daily existence.
Celebrating 50 Years of ITV : Anglia
Celebrating 50 Years of ITV : London
Follows several people and groups of people who won the first prize in the National Lottery, including a group of sausage factory workers and a couple who visit their relatives in Perth, Australia to give them the good news
A look back at World of Sport which was a British television sport programme that ran on ITV between 2 January 1965 and 28 September 1985 in competition with the BBC's Grandstand. Part of the ITV 50 celebrations that aired on ITV1 during September, 2005.
There are moments in this documentary that are like a Little Britain sketch. Except this isn't funny. It follows five British teenagers with the incurable neurological disorder Tourette syndrome as they spend a week in a special American summer camp. Here there's no need to suppress the random verbal outbursts, uncontrollable twitches and strange noises that society finds so unacceptable. Everyone's doing it. The kids are accepted, not ostracised, so they can relax and find new ways to manage their antisocial tics. For us it's a rare chance to see past the offensive behaviour, understand how difficult this inherited condition makes their life and feel a sympathy we may not have had at the outset.
Last week Freddie Mercury would have celebrated his 60th birthday. To mark the occasion, celebrity fans Robbie Williams, McFly and Mike Myers talk about what they think made him so special. Photographs, home video footage and rarely heard interviews with the man himself are featured and some of Freddie's close friends and family reveal the man behind the magic.
The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry.
The story of the group's glory days, told through archive performances and interviews with all the members. Music industry gurus including Pete Waterman and Louis Walsh also appear, while Atomic Kitten's Liz McClarnon performs material from songwriters Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson's early mini-musical The Girl With the Golden Hair, created 30 years ago, which only survives in fragmentary form
One-off British television awards show which invited the viewing public to vote for their favourite on-screen stars from a list compiled by the broadcaster ITV. Fifty actors, actresses, presenters and comedians, both alive and dead, were featured on the list, the number 50 being chosen to coincide with ITV's fiftieth birthday celebrations in September 2005 (though technically there were 55 individuals on the list due to partnerships like The Two Ronnies and Richard and Judy being counted as one entry).
Islam and Christianity have been portrayed as mortal enemies for 1,400 years, locked in combat until the end of time when on the day of judgement God will finally announce the winner. This so called "clash of civilisations" has defined Christian and Muslim relations from the wars of the crusades to the current "war on terror". But there is another story. It's a story that revolves around one man. The man whom a billion Muslims and 1.2 billion Christians call the Messiah but who is seen by both in very different ways - Jesus. The Muslim Jesus uses the Quran and other Islamic texts to explore the differing ways in which Christian and Muslim faiths both acknowledge Jesus. Scholars, teachers, parents, rappers, poets and historians come together for this one hour special, narrated by Melvin Bragg. The differences between the Quran and the Bible's portrayal of Jesus are explored in detail, from the role of Mary and his death and resurrection, to the coming of the Anti-Christ. The one-hour special, commissioned and narrated by Melvyn Bragg, is thought to be the first time the subject has been dealt with on British television. Lord Bragg said: "I was fascinated by the idea ... Jesus was such a prominent figure in Islam but most people don't know that." The director and producer, Irshad Ashraf, said the film was an attempt to shift the focus away from extremism to the spiritual side of Islam. "Jesus is loved and respected by Muslims and he's one of the most important prophets in our religion."
Louise Redknapp discovers first hand the dangers of the current obsession with being stick thin when she undertakes an extreme crash diet and exercise regime in an attempt to drop to a US dress size zero in just 30 days. In The Truth about Size Zero Louise undergoes a punishing plan to dramatically lose her trademark curves and attempt to drop two dress sizes, this is a TV show that will engage all who watch it. The TV presenter, who was voted FHM’s Sexiest Woman of the Decade, is usually a size eight, but in The Truth About Size Zero she attempts to get down to a UK size four. After 17 years in the spotlight Louise is all too aware of the pressure to be thin and she agrees to put normal life on hold to find out more about the size zero trend and expose it for what it really is. “I grew up in the entertainment and music industry,” she says, “I went to stage school and I always wanted to be in entertainment and I have always felt even at a size eight that I have never quite been skinny enough….there was always (the pressure) that if I could have lost half a stone it would have been better."
An insight into what life is like for well-known "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling as she finishes the final book in the series.
V special paying tribute to the life of the broadcaster and Factory Records mogul, Tony Wilson.
Richard E. Grant looks at the history of Sherlock Holmes, including the many movie and TV adaptations.
Whatever happened to the British Routemaster after being driven out by German bendy buses? Shipped across the planet by adoring fans, the programme finds them being worshipped by Buddhist monks, driven by playboy millionaires and flying the flag in the Falklands. Meet the London Bus driver who resigned when forced to work on the bendies, moving to Niagara Falls, Canada to carry on driving his old Routemaster - now a tour bus. Less than 3000 Routemasters were made, only about 500 have escaped the scrap yard. If you ever loved this bus you will need a hankie for the crusher scenes... but maybe that's more dignified than the one in Sri Lanka that is now a mobile KFC!
Documentary providing a rare insight into the world of high-class call girls. The UK's sex industry is booming, and more women are turning to prostitution than ever before. Many ply their trade via personal websites in hope of attracting a certain type of client. The programme features interviews with prostitutes from all walks of life including a glamorous twenty-something, an ex-city banker, a married mother of four and a university student.
Documentary following three teenagers whose obesity has wrecked their self-confidence and left them feeling lonely and unlovable. Leah, Max and Kaytee spend two months at Britain's first teen weight-loss camp, following a regime of rigorous exercise, dieting and therapy to try and unlock the damaging emotional impact of their size, and help them lose weight and develop confidence. Join the teens on their journey as their weight falls and relationships begin to blossom.
A one-off documentary about hit Abba musical Mamma Mia! coinciding with the release of a new movie production and including interviews with the film’s stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Julie Walters. Also appearing are Abba members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.
Genius is mysterious and various. This show takes a look at five different geniuses, each of unique gifts and captures something of their lives and talents. There is Ainan Celeste Cawley, an eight year old science prodigy, studying Chemistry at degree level. There is also Akiane Kramarik, a child prodigy painter, Kim Peek, the famous savant, Ben Pridmore, a Memory Champion and Ariel Lanyi, a ten year old child prodigy pianist.
Two-part documentary following the duke at work and play over the past 12 months plus interviews by Trevor McDonald and footage the duke filmed himself.
At the end of 2007, former TV newsreader Ed Mitchell was discovered sleeping rough on a bench on the south coast - his life ruined by alcoholism and crippling personal debt. The resulting media coverage led his friend and former colleague Carol Barnes to seek out Ed on his bench and learn what had led him to such a spectacular fall from grace - a journey which was covered in the January 2008 ITV documentary: Saving Ed Mitchell. One year on, Ed Mitchell: What Happened Next? follows Ed's struggle back from the brink as he faces up to the reality of what his drinking has done to his family and comes to terms with Carol's death. The programme returns to Ed's story in Janaury 2008, following a month of free rehab at the priory - offered after revelations about his addiction appeared in the press.
‘INSIDE MI5: The Real Spooks’ is a brand new programme for ITV1 on the real story of MI5. MI5 was an organisation so secret that for decades, it didn’t officially exist. Television fiction has highlighted and glamorised the work of the organisation for years, but this documentary reveals the story of the real life drama of Britain’s Security Service.
A look at how five individuals have shed over 100 stone between them through drastic measures - but is there a price to pay for their success? Colin was nearly 60 stone, but following an operation has dramatically lost weight. Nevertheless, some gruelling surgery was necessary to remove the excess skin left behind. Michelle has gone from 25 to 10 stone and dreams of a Barbie body but like Colin has taken the surgery route. Charlie lost 35 stone the hard way, through diet and exercise, but keeping it off is a huge struggle.
Celebrities mark 25 years since the release of This is Spinal Tap.
This nostalgic special reminds us of some of the big stars who’ve graced the cobbles of Coronation Street over the past 49 years. They range from established names – such as Sir Ian McKellen, Maureen Lipman, Status Quo and Peter Kay – to those, such as Kevin Whately, Zoe Lucker, Sir Ben Kingsley and Spice Girl Mel B – whose big break was yet to come.
Ben Shephard interviews the cast of the latest Harry Potter film - Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Julie Walters, Bill Nighy, Tom Felton and Jason Isaacs - and discovers how one of the most complex scenes in the series was put together. Ben also learns how the flying sequences were shot, hears stories of friendly competition among the main stars during filming and gains an insight into life on the set of the new movie
Actor Sir David Jason is taking a journey back to 1940 to find out how Britain managed to pull off a most unlikely and remarkable victory.
New documentary looking at the lives of 1970s motorsport legends, James Hunt and Barry Sheene. They were the sports stars who defined an era: the daredevil bravery they employed on the track taking them to the very top of world motorsport, and their hell-raising antics keeping them in the pages of the world's press. This documentary examines the close relationship between the two British world champions who became like brothers. When Playboys Ruled The World contrasts public and media attitudes towards the private lives of Hunt and Sheene in comparison to the heavily scrutinised lifestyles of today's multi-million pound sports stars.
A jaunty documentary about the history and enduring global popularity of Father Christmas.
A documentary telling the story of the newly reformed Take That. Global mega star 'Robbie Williams' rejoins his former band mates for the first time in over 15 years to record Take That's sixth studio album 'Progress'. 'Look Back, Don't Stare' gives a brutally honest account of how Williams return to the group has affected the other four members and shows how the pressures of fame and the relentless power struggle for artistic leadership between Williams and Barlow contributed to the break up of one of the best selling bands of the 90's.
Narrated by Stephen Fry, this new feature length animation tells a story that’s 70 million years old. New discoveries reveal that once, at the top of the world, arctic dinosaurs faced a heroic struggle for survival every year.
A countdown of signings that captured the public's imagination, focusing on the most intriguing, expensive and controversial transfers in the history of the game
ehind-the-scenes look at the concluding film in the fantasy saga. Ben Shephard finds out about the production team’s use of CGI to portray Hogwarts, how 2,000 wands were needed in the film’s epic battle, and that the Great Hall had to be destroyed and rebuilt three times during filming. Daniel Radcliffe reveals how he wants to keep Harry’s glasses, and he, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint share their feelings on the end of an era. With contributions by Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Felton and Julie Walters
To mark the release of the final Harry Potter film, this new documentary for ITV1 will celebrate the most memorable scenes from the most successful series of films in movie history. Looking back over the past seven films, this is the definitive Harry Potter countdown, with exclusive access to cast members both past and present, who will share their on and off screen memories as well as commenting on their own favourite Harry Potter movie moments. Cast members taking a trip down memory lane include: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Julie Walters, Jason Isaacs, Tom Felton, Helen McCrory, Pam Ferris, Bonnie Wright and James and Oliver Phelps. The programme will include contributions from genuine famous fans talking about the film phenomenon and their favourite moments. These include: Richard Curtis, Dawn French, Chase Crawford, Will Young, Peter Jones, Brian Conley, Eliza Doolittle, Miquita Oliver and Ben Shephard. Harry Potter author JK Rowling, as well as the producers, director and teams behind the special effects will also give a real behind the scenes insight.
The actor examines wartime escapes that inspired films and TV dramas. He begins his journey in Germany at Colditz Castle, where William Neave tells how his father Airey fled dressed as a German soldier. He then heads to Poland to visit the setting for The Great Escape, where former Stalag Luft III internee Ken Rees describes how he helped dig the tunnel immortalised on the big screen. David also meets a Frenchwoman who sheltered an escaped Briton - and learns how a love story developed.
The Jewish community in Manchester is a kaleidoscope of tradition, religion and extravagance. This documentary film opens a window into their lives and shows a wide variety of ritual and celebrations. Strictly Kosher, filmed, produced and directed by Chris Malone, revolves around three families and their friends and paints a colourful picture of the juxtaposition between the many different personalities and levels of religious observance in Manchester’s Jewish community. It offers an insight into lifestyles which range from one extreme – traditional and strict - to the other – modern and extravagant - but are bound together by one faith. The film follows Bernette Clarke, a very lively and modern Orthodox Jewish mother of three. Bernette talks openly about her faith, explains the traditional approach her family has to the Sabbath and other Jewish festivals, and offers her views on the wider Jewish community. Joel Lever and his wife Joanne also allow the cameras into their lives. Joel’s family are traditionally Jewish by birth, but he admits they are not very religious. Joel puts his all into his fashion boutique ‘Mon Amie’ which is frequented by the Jewish ladies of Prestwich – by making the Jewish women the talk of the town, he feels he is serving the local community. 83-year-old Jack Aizenberg tells the ultimate rags to riches story. He was just eleven years old at the outbreak of the Second World War and his family were killed in Belzec Extermination camp in 1942 when he was just 14. Against the odds Jack survived and made his way to Manchester, England in 1945. Jack feels that religion is not as important as basic common humanity and does not practice all the requirements of the Jewish faith, but he’s a celebrated survivor venerated by the Jewish community in Manchester. Having made a successful career in the luggage trade, Jack is thrilled to have the money to throw his grandson a lavish Bar Mitzvah – a special moment caught on c
Considered by many to be the greatest world title fight ever seen in Britain, Nigel Benn versus the American Gerald McClellan ended in such tragic circumstances it has never been broadcast since. Now, 16 years later, ITV has unlocked its archive to allow the incredible story of that savage night to be told in full. Nigel Benn, a British paratrooper turned world class fighter, faced America’s rising star Gerald McClellan, one of the hardest punchers in boxing history. Their lives – and those of many others involved that night - would be changed forever. A brutal, controversial fight would leave one man mentally scarred, the other seriously injured and the Benn and McClellan camps at war for more than a decade. Featuring fresh allegations, further twists and the emotional reunion of the two fighters after years of bitterness, The Fight of Their Lives is an unforgettable story that stretches far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring.
Programme celebrating the best TV ads from the last 12 months and revealing the fascinating stories behind them. People who wrote, directed or starred in the commercials talk about their involvement and say what, in their opinion, made their ad a hit. This year's top commercials have featured cats with thumbs, dancing clothes from Cadbury's, and a young Darth Vader using the Force. There have also been some great time-travelling ads from British Airways and John Lewis. Which will come out on top and win the coveted title of Ad of the Year?
Documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of the opening of Billy Butlin's first holiday camp in 1936. Holidaymaker David Bradshaw returns to the Skegness camp which he first visited on the day of its opening, while Silvia Collins remembers visiting Filey as a teenager after the war. Broadcaster David Jacobs recalls being stationed at Skegness after it was taken over by the armed forces during the Second World War, and the show reveals the story of Prince Philip's chalet during his wartime years at Pwllheli. Presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern talks about how working at Butlin's shaped him as a performer, and there are first-hand accounts of other stars who have passed through Butlin's over the years, including Status Quo, Kelly Holmes and Roy Hudd.
The Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool was the venue where the Beatles' (formerly known as the Quarrymen) UK popularity started. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and their drummer at the time, Pete Best, were first seen by Brian Epstein at the club. Epstein eventually became their manager, going on to secure them a record contract.
On December 8 1980 the news that John Lennon had been shot dead caused shock waves around the world. The Day John Lennon Died is a brand new documentary for ITV1 that commemorates the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death by revisiting the key moments of that fateful day. The film retraces John’s steps on the day leading up to his murder through the strikingly vivid recollections of those who came into contact with him. It features often emotional interviews with key figures, from wife Yoko Ono Lennon recalling her final moments with her husband, and fan Paul Goresh who was to take the famous photograph of John with his killer, Mark Chapman, to the radio host to whom he gave his last interview, the record producer who recorded John’s final piece of music with him on the day,,and the doctor who battled to save his life.
This film investigates how the media has reported war, from the First World War to the present day.
Eighteen years after Stephen Lawrence was stabbed in South London by racist youths, two men have finally been found guilty of murder in a case that has been marred by incompetence.
This one hour documentary on ITV1 marks the 70th birthday of the world's most famous living sportsman - Muhammad Ali - by looking at his five-decade relationship with Britain. It hears from the people who met Ali during his many visits to the country he came to love and which came to love him...from the 17 year old boxer who found himself sparring against the World Champion live on TV to the superfan who became a close friend of the superstar after campaigning for Ali when he was banned from boxing in the 1960’s. The programme also hears from Angelo Dundee, Ali’s trainer, who was in his corner for all of his UK fights, from British boxers Brian London and Richard Dunn who faced Ali in the ring, and from the children of his first British opponent - and later close friend - Henry Cooper. The documentary calls upon rare footage of Ali’s visits to Britain as well as previously unseen home movie footage of the former Heavyweight Champion in this country. Muhammad Ali first visited Britain in 1963 to take on British heavyweight champion Henry Cooper. We hear how 'Henry’s Hammer' felled Ali in the fourth round and find out about the great controversies of this fight – from the 'fixed' weigh-in to Ali's split glove and the final word on whether Angelo Dundee used banned smelling salts to help his man recover from that famous knock down. Ali was to fight two more bouts in Britain – a second fight against Henry Cooper and a mismatch against Brian London who speaks of his regret at not having a go at the World Champion, “I thought 'don’t get hurt, Brian' so I didn’t try - which was wrong, totally wrong. I wish I could live my life again” Meanwhile, Yorkshireman Richard Dunn tells us what it was like to face Ali at his peak – and of the hero’s welcome he received back in Bradford after he had been soundly beaten. We hear of the support Britain provided when Ali faced jail in the US for refusing conscription and of the lifelong friendsh
Follow-up to the Bafta-winning documentary Kelly and Her Sisters. Cameras reveal how the family's lives have developed since 2000. Have they escaped their deprived past?
Marking the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s fateful voyage, voices from that infamous journey are brought back to life in this special programme. Famous faces join with relatives of survivors to read the words of original letters, diaries and memoirs in this powerful landmark documentary. Narrated by Charles Dance, the cast includes Richard E Grant (Gosford Park), Roger Allam (The Queen) and Nancy Carroll (Iris; An Ideal Husband) who paint a fresh and vivid picture of the events building up to the fateful night in April 1912. From the engine room hands to the ships commanders, from the plight of the third class passengers to the stories of the first class state room passengers, their testimonies combines to create a colourful and deeply moving account of the doomed voyage and its effect on the lives of the survivors.
In this film three men travel back to the islands together. For veteran Simon Weston it’s an opportunity to see parts of the Islands he has never been to before. For war correspondent Mike Nicholson it’s a chance to learn more about how the Islands themselves have changed and developed and reinvented themselves. And for ex Marine Nick Taylor there is a unique motivation for his return. In 1982 he found a camera left behind by an Argentinean soldier, he took the film home and has always wondered who the man in the photos was. This is a documentary about the human side of war and the captivating beauty of the Falkland Islands. And of how the men who fought there, and the place itself has recovered in the last three decades.
Documentary telling the inside story of the mission to hunt down Osama bin Laden, which was completed when he was killed in a raid by US Special Forces in May 2011.
To mark the closure of the Central Office of Information, Adrian Edmondson takes viewers on a journey through the public information films that warned us of all kinds of dangers.
Alan Titchmarsh presents a documentary which follows Prince Charles and his team as they try to save Dumfries House, one of Scotland's most important stately homes.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry join the Queen's closest companions in a rare and intimate account of Queen Elizabeth, the woman beneath the crown. A series of rare interviews with the royal family provide delightful intimate details: Prince William tells of her support as he prepares for his future role as king; Prince Harry and his cousin Princess Eugenie reveal private anecdotes about their doting grandmother and Prince Andrew, Duke of York shares his personal memories of her as a young mother. With unrivalled access to Buckingham Palace and Clarence House, together with previously unseen private material, the film paints a revelatory and intimate portrait of Elizabeth as she grew up and married. The result draws back the curtain to reveal the real person – a wife, a mother, a grandmother – as well as a reigning Queen.
The Greatest Footie Ads Ever sees Paddy McGuinness counting down the best football adverts that have appeared on television over the years.
This entertainment extravaganza for ITV sees the world of royalty, celebrity, music and horses come together to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Narrators including Dame Helen Mirren, Martin Clunes and Omid Djalili take the audience throughthe261 overseas visits that The Queen has undertaken during Her Reign. Then, set to some of the world’s most moving musical pieces, over 550horses andmore than 1200 performers take to the arena to showcase the traditional dances and horse displays from each country in front of Her Majesty. Presented by Alan Titchmarsh, the show sees Joss Stone performing Ain’t No Mountain High Enough andIl Divo performing Caruso as 90 Italian Carabinieri riders and horses perform a breath-taking precision display. Plus, singer Susan Boyle, accompanied by the pipes and drums of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards,performs The Mull of Kintyre as The Queen’s own horses take to the arena. The two-hour long special will also see performances fromworld renowned American classical violinist David Garrett, Nashville singer and banjo player Abigail Washburn, legendry Australian entertainer Rolf Harris, contemporary Indian folk legend Raghu Dixit and leading South African actors from the West End smash hit Disney’s The Lion King who will be joined on stage by the Nairobi Chamber Chorus & Watoto Children’s Choir.
For 60 years, the Queen’s reign has been recorded, not just by news cameras, but in thousands of home movies shot by ordinary members of the public. For decades many of these amateur films have remained unseen in attics, cine club collections and film archives. Put together, these amateur movies provide a unique and often surprising portrait of an ever-changing Britain and our Queen. In episode one, we meet some of the people whose brush with royalty was caught on film. In episode two, we recall the Queen’s first official trip overseas and remember the silver jubilee tour, whilst meeting more of the people whose brush with royalty was caught on film.
Nigel Havers, who played Lord Andrew Lindsay in the film Chariots Of Fire, attempts to uncovers the true story behind the Oscar-winning movie. The film followed the story of Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, who both won gold medals at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. Nigel tries to follow in their footsteps as he travels to Cambridge, Edinburgh and Paris to meet their daughters and look at rare archive material.
The Queen recently unveiled a memorial to honour the 55,573 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the Second World War. John Sergeant narrates this documentary which marks the historic moment and recounts the moving stories of the last of Bomber Command's survivors.
A look back at the manager's time in charge of the Republic of Ireland, which saw him guide the nation to qualification for Euro 88 and the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.
Documentary charting the success of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman, the song-writing and record-producing trio who scored more than 100 top 40 hits in the 1980s and 90s, including a string of number ones, with acts including Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Rick Astley. Featuring contributions by Waterman, Simon Cowell, Sinitta, Pete Burns, Sonia, Steps and many more. Suranne Jones narrates.
Documentary casting new light on the Hillsborough disaster. 96 football fans lost their lives as a result of crushing, but the police blamed the fans themselves for the tragedy.
"If it was going to be your brother on the train or your husband, or a friend of yours, and they were brutally attacked like that and terrified. Would you think these guys were cool, that they were heroes? I don’t think you would." - Nick Russell-Pavier, author It was the crime of the century – and nearly 50 years on, this brand new 60-minute documentary for ITV1 examines the Great Train Robbery. This documentary looks at the heist from the moment it was carried out at a desolate railway bridge, the way it captured the public imagination and elevated Ronnie Biggs and his partners in crime from small-time crooks to folklore figures. Yet is the real truth dark and disturbing? Some glaring questions remain unanswered. Was it really a victimless crime? What is the significance of the men who got away? And with only £400,000 of the £2.6 million they stole recovered, what happened to the rest of the money? The documentary features brand new interviews with key figures including Ronnie Biggs's wife Charmian, relatives of the robbers, and the policeman who discovered the gang's hideout at Leatherslade Farm, alongside rare ITV archive interviews with the robbers, as well as iconic archive film of the crime’s aftermath.
Documentary in which Joanna Lumley crosses three continents in search of the truth behind the story of Noah's Ark. Was it a fable? Was there really a flood, and who was Noah? This is a journey where myth, legend, religion and science all play their part and Joanna soon discovers that the story is much older than she first thought. Her detective work takes many twist and turns, from the nomadic traditions of Mount Ararat in Turkey to tales of ancient Sumerian floods thousands of years ago. The adventure continues in India as a Hindu temple holds clues to a long forgotten ancient civilization. But it is on Jebel Shams in Oman, the highest mountain in Arabia, where the story actually comes together.
A look back at 30 years of children's television with contributions from some of the presenters and stars of CITV, as well as celebrity fans of the shows. Featuring classics including everything from Children's Ward to Dangermouse, and Art Attack to Knightmare. Some of the stars of Corrie remember their time in the award-winning Children's Ward, and we hear from some of the presenters that fronted the shows. With contributions from Ant & Dec, Holly Willoughby, Stephen Mulhern, Fearne Cotton, Matthew Kelly, Christopher Biggins, Matthew Corbett and Jenny Powell
The story of one of pop music's biggest ever all-female groups as 15 years after they first took the world by storm a new musical about the girls is about to hit the West End.
Martin manages to achieve a childhood dream when he visits the Indian ocean island of Madagascar to see the threatened species of lemurs that live there. After having becomw moved by the plight, Martin looks at what is being done to save them and their environment.
Greenwich began the year as just another London borough. In February it joined the exclusive club of Royal London Boroughs. John Sergeant embarks on a journey to find out the extraordinary story of Greenwich’s royal history. He discovers how the area has now become the first borough to be awarded Royal status since the 1920’s.
Documentary celebrating the first year anniversary of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Mary Nightingale travels with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they represent The Queen on the Asia Pacific leg of the Diamond Jubilee tour. From the bustling cities of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, to the beaches of the Solomon Islands and the jungles of Sabah, William and Kate will travel 23,000 miles and cross 11 time zones as the next generation of the monarchy is introduced to the Commonwealth's most remote outposts. As William and Kate fever grips these colourful lands, Mary will be asking people what the British Monarchy means to them and looking at the Cambridge's very modern way of doing The Royal Tour.
Documentary in which Richard Madeley enters the world of the squatter to try to discover the truth behind the provocative headlines. They are often portrayed by the media as anti-social freeloaders who contribute nothing to society, but as he becomes privy to their hidden world he discovers some surprising facts. He meets a group of people who can display a surprisingly in-depth knowledge of the legal process, and even comes across some communities who openly embrace squatters to their area. He joins some squatters as they raid supermarket bins for thrown away food, and talks to some of the exasperated landlords whose properties are currently being occupied
Dramatised documentary which uses readings from the diaries and letters of Captain Scott, his companions, and those of his Norwegian rival Roald Amundsen to tell the story of their epic South Pole expeditions. Beginning in 1910 with imperial fanfare, Scott's Antarctic expedition ended with his death and that of his three companions in a freezing storm-bound tent in March 1912. Despite being beaten by Amundsen to the Pole by just one month, their courage and endurance in the face of appalling conditions became legendary. One hundred years on, this film retells their story with the help of new information and in the light of modern medical knowledge. With Dougray Scott in the title role, and also featuring Alistair McGowan, Max Irons, Lars Mikkelsen, Julian Ovenden, Charlotte Riley and Leo Bill.
Pensioners Behind Bars is a documentary that discovers that rather than enjoying a peaceful retirement, pensioners are now committing more crimes and being given longer sentences in prison.
An intimate in-depth profile of the cyclist Mark Cavendish, the first British man to win the Tour de France green jersey, and the first Brit to win the prestigious rainbow jersey since the 1960s. It follows his career from his early years living on the Isle of Man, through to last year's Olympics. He reflects on his success in the Tour de France, and his many other career highs. We get an insight into his meticulous race preparations, his training regime, as well as joining him on the media trail and relaxing at home on rest days. With contributions from Dave Brailsford, Bradley Wiggins, Peta Todd, and Rod Ellingworth and many more.
Documentary about World Superbike racing in the 1990s with contributions from Frankie Chili, Carl Fogarty, Neil Hodgson, Keith Huewen, Julian Ryder and James Whitham.
The family of the late Monkees singer Davy Jones have made an emotional visit to the place in Manchester where he grew up. His elder sisters returned to Manchester for the ITV 1 programme We Love The Monkees. Set to a soundtrack of their best work, the programme tells the story of this much-loved boy band’s rise to international stardom. Davy’s sisters take the cameras back to Openshaw where their brother was born and where he and his sisters performed in the local church. They describe Davy’s role as Ena Sharples’ grandson in Coronation Street and how he then hoped to go on to be a jockey before being picked to join the West End cast of Oliver! The show and Davy were then transferred to Broadway before he joined The Monkees. Davy’s sister, Beryl Leigh, describes the moment when Davy tried to visit their father at their home in Manchester at the height of The Monkees’ fame.
Kevin Wells the father of murdered school girl Holly Wells has spoken of how his family has tried to remain positive since his daughter's death in 2002. ITV News Correspondent Jon Clements reports on how Holly's family is coping with her death ten years on.
For sixty years Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over Great Britain and the Commonwealth. To commemorate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, this major new 90 minute documentary has been filmed in HD for international television broadcast. Much of the Queen's film archive of her days as a young Princess, her coronation, and her early days as Queen have been scanned into High Definition for the first ever time by Pinewood Studios allowing Queen Elizabeth II - The Diamond Celebration to be released on both Blu-ray and DVD with exclusive and previously unseen footage of the young Queen. As one the two young Princesses, Elizabeth captured the hearts of the nation and although her reign has seen major social, political and cultural changes, she has remained a traditionalist. Whilst governments have come and gone, the Queen has remained, never losing her sense of duty. Queen Elizabeth II - The Diamond Celebration tells the fascinating story of the Queen who has served her nation throughout good and bad: from the Second World War; her marriage to Prince Philip; the death of her father King George VI; her Coronation and sixty year reign, Queen Elizabeth II - The Diamond Celebration is the definitive story of how the young Princess became a regal Queen. Featuring contributions from Robert Lacy (biographer of Queen Elizabeth), Nicholas Owen (royal correspondent), Gyles Brandreth (broadcaster and former Lord of the Queen's Treasury), Tim Heald (biographer of Prince Philip), Hugo Vickers (royal historian), Camilla Tominey (royal editor for NBC), and Ingrid Seward (editor of Majesty Magazine), this revealing portrait not only recalls the momentous events of Queen Elizabeth's reign but also discovers the essence of the young woman who, sixty years ago, put her duty to the nation before her personal desires.
William At 30 tells the incredible story of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge over the past 30 years.
Conclusion of the two-part examination of the personal and political life of Margaret Thatcher, telling how she fought against great odds to get to No 10 Downing Street. [S]
Documentary telling the epic story of the young men who joined up together, fought together and died together during the First World War in the Pals battalions of Kitchener's Army.
The first of two programmes telling the stories of some of the estimated five million Britons who have left the UK in search of a better life, only for their plans to go awry. In France, a woman is forced to survive on charity food parcels after losing everything, and a homesick former rock star living in Spain desperately tries to sell his villa after suffering a stroke. Narrated by Sarah Lancashire.
Conclusion of the documentary following the stories of British expats struggling to survive away from the UK. Corin and Jayne Fairchild see their dream of becoming wine-makers in France destroyed after being sold a substandard vineyard, Claire Tyson fights to keep her bar open in recession-hit Spain and Paul and Jennie Skingley's business collapses in America, putting their family's future in jeopardy. Narrated by Sarah Lancashire.
The competitive sport of eating is growing across the UK. We explore this extreme world where gluttony is good and gorging leads to greatness. Among many others, we’ll meet a 7 and a half stone dynamo who can eat hamburgers faster than anyone else on the planet and somebody who won the coveted title in the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan. What drives these people? What does it do to their bodies? And what does the growing craze say about Britain’s relationship with food?
With over 400 recognised breeds, dogs can be found in more shapes, sizes and varieties than any other mammal on the planet. During the last few years, scientists have delved deeper than ever before into the canine mind and body and the results are mind-blowing. This one-off, heart-warming and revealing documentary narrated by Martin Clunes, explores the truth behind dogs’ super powers, their undying loyalty and the incredible intuition of man’s best friend.
It was one of the most momentous years of her reign - filmed, photographed and written about in abundance but one film crew documented an even more in-depth picture of Queen Elizabeth in her Diamond Jubilee year.
In one of Yorkshire's most popular wedding shops, Confetti and Lace, manager Marg and her assistant Jane are guiding three brides through the hectic summer season.
Margaret Thatcher arrived in power and Britain changed forever. Her policies polarised the nation and the mention of her name still provokes feelings of both admiration and anger. This hour-long ITV special, presented by Alastair Stewart, looks at Baroness Thatcher's impact on Britain and the world before and during her time in Number 10 and the decades that followed.
A look back at one of the most iconic and important current affairs programmes in television history. For three and a half decades World in Action shook up governments, exposed some of the bad guys, and was compulsive viewing for those who wanted to stay well informed about current events. The programme includes some fascinating clips including Mick Jagger discussing drugs with members of the British establishment, the death of Che Guevara, John Pilger on Vietnam, and the programme's long campaign to free the Birmingham Six. With contributions from Hollywood directors Michael Apted and Paul Greengrass who cut their teeth on the programme, Matthew Parris and Adam Holloway MP who were both reporters on the show, Granada's Sir Denis Forman, and its longest serving editor Ray Fitzwalter.
HRH The Prince of Wales presents a treasure trove of rarely seen artworks by current and past members of the royal family, and explores some intimate memories and observations.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of a musical phenomenon that’s become the compendium to everyone’s musical growing-up. Currently on its 84th edition, Now That’s What I Call Music! is one of the British pop music’s biggest success stories. Since the first ever Now was rolled out for Christmas 1983 with its delicious mix of Phil Collins, Kajagoogoo, Culture Club and Howard Jones, the series has gone on to sell more than 100 million records in the UK alone. It’s been released in just about every format imaginable, from vinyl and audio cassette to CD, download and even mini-disc. Everyone owns one; you can pretty much work out someone’s age by it; and 30 years on, Now shows no signs of slowing down. For the first time ever on TV, this fast-paced and witty documentary special for ITV will tell the fascinating story of how Now grew from a one-off punt by Virgin Records and EMI to become the most enduring brand in pop music. We’ll find out how compilation albums began life with poor quality record releases from Pickwick, K-Tel and Ronco before Now came on the scene; we’ll hear how the iconic moniker Now That’s What I Call Music began life with a pig and a chicken; and learn about those artists who vied to be Disc One Track One, and those who refused to appear on Now altogether. We’ll hear from those who created it, the artists who appeared on it, and from some well-known faces who went out and bought it. With contributions from Sir Richard Branson, Dermot O’Leary, Dom Joly, Mark Wright, Jason Donovan, Limahl, Pete Waterman, Brian McFadden, Liz McClarnon, Gordon Smart and many others, this is going to be a must-see for all music fans.
“When he first started swearing, you do a big intake of breath and think ‘oh my gosh, now what am I going to do?’ At that point I don’t think I was even able to support him. The emotions took over and I just literally cried for two days…I was sad. I’d lost part of my son.” Kristy, mum to Connor, age 12 It is believed that 1 in 100 school children are affected by Tourette’s Syndrome, mostly boys. There is no cure, but there is hope, thanks to a pioneering treatment programme at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This one-off, hour-long documentary follows the lives of three boys and their families over a six-month period as they share the reality of living with the condition and the daily obstacles they face. This is their story, in their own words. They are filmed at home and in public and both the boys and their families share their personal thoughts direct to camera in individual interviews which are woven into the programme. It offers a compelling insight into Tourette’s and how it can be treated, with unprecedented access to Great Ormond Street’s Clinic, which deals with the most severe and complex cases in the country. Callum, age 9, wants to be an astronaut when he grows up and proudly shares his impersonation of an alien with Tourette’s. His mum Maria explains he started by getting eye tics and now gets new ones all the time. Callum says: “Other people stare at me and it’s annoying and sometimes I just want to go over there and tell them that I’ve got Tourette’s and I can’t help it, can you stop staring at me? Animals are easier to be with than people because the animals just ignore you because they can’t talk or say anything.” Connor is age 12. He says: “I look normal but I happen to have Tourette’s Syndrome. I can’t help shout, swear or do movements. I call my Tourette’s Johnny because it’s Johnny who shouts and swears and me who doesn’t shout and swear.” Connor’s dad Carl describ
David Walliams attempts to find the classmates who were pictured alongside him on the stage at his Surrey grammar school back in 1983 to discover what has happened to them in the 30 years since it was taken. His adventure takes him back into his childhood past, to his home and his old school as he attempts to reunite his former school friends.
An intimate documentary about one of the most remarkable sportsmen of all time - Joey Dunlop the pub landlord and rider who won Isle of Man TT a staggering 26 times.
Documentary marking the 70th anniversary of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, a favourite week in the Queen's year, with contributions from the Duchess of Cornwall and Zara Phillips.
An exploration of the unique relationship between man and his best friend; from the birth of a litter of puppies, through guide dog training, to placement with those who need them most. With exclusive access to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, this heart-warming film, narrated by dog-lover, Paul O’Grady, highlights the difference guide dogs make to people’s lives. For the past 80 years, the Association has been matching the visually impaired with their canine guides in life-changing partnerships. From Steve Cunningham, the world’s fastest blind man, who drives racing cars at high speed, to newly-engaged Mark and Claire who were brought together by their guide dogs’ own romance and Liverpool-based 24-year-old Lynette Proctor who’s undergoing guide-dog training with her first guide dog Pippa. We hear the heartfelt stories of the difference dogs can make to the lives of those who cannot see for themselves. Every hour, another person in the UK goes blind. When someone loses their sight, guide dogs ensure they don’t have to lose their freedom as well.
Dramatised documentary marking the the 60th anniversary of the conquest of Everest, using the letters and diaries of those who took part then and in the earlier 1924 expedition.
Documentary about the Moors Murders, including Myra Hindley's version of events, recorded from a prison cell, and the photographs that Ian Brady used to mark the killings.
Peter Kay bids a fond farewell to the UK's first ever television complex, Granada Studios in Manchester, as it closes its doors after 57 years. With Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, Matthew Kelly, Shaun Ryder, Sir Michael Parkinson and Paddy McGuinness.
In a tribute to the veteran broadcaster who died recently, this documentary examines Alan Whicker's ground-breaking, 50-year career. A true TV pioneer, he brought the world into people's living rooms - from Venice to Palm Beach, Hong Kong to the Australian Outback, on the QE2 or the Orient Express - and interviewed some fascinating characters. There are contributions from those who worked with Alan, and from people who were inspired by his work on series like Tonight and Whicker's World. There are also reflections on an incredible life by the man himself, in previously unseen interviews.
Stephen Fry discovers the hidden mysteries of the City of London, from the huge amount of cash in the Bank of England vaults to the terrors of Dead Man's Walk at the Old Bailey.
Travelling through Botswana, South Africa and Tanzania, Hardy hears horrific tales of slaughtered rhinos and elephants but also takes time to understand why trading ivory can be so hard to resist in impoverished areas – the prices fetched are sky high. So what’s the solution? Hardy gives it his best shot to find out.
In his first interview since the royal birth, the Duke of Cambridge talks to Jane Treays about parenthood and his hopes that Prince George will one day share his passion for wildlife conservation. He explains the influence that Africa has had on his life and reflects on how he can extend the royal legacy in the continent by building on the work of his parents.
From the peak of his career as an England international footballer to his battles with drink, this one-off documentary reveals the real Paul Gascoigne in his own words and those of the people closest to him. Over a three-month period, cameras have been given unprecedented access to the man himself, beginning with his very public relapse earlier this year, through recovery to his latest public humiliation in a London street. This is an intimate insight into the reality of his turbulent world as he battles his demons, attempts to help other alcoholics and tries to rebuild his relationship with his ex-wife Cheryl, son Regan and stepdaughter Bianca.
The veteran broadcaster follows life inside two prisons holding some of America's most notorious female criminals - Indiana Women's Prison and Rockville Correctional Facility in the same US state. Among the inmates he meets in the first edition is Sarah Pender, who went on the run while serving 110 years for double murder, before being captured four months later, and Martha Search, who is looking forward to getting to grips with modern technology when her 20-year sentence comes to an end.
An account of events in Dallas surrounding President Kennedy's assassination on 22 November 1963. Featuring interviews with people who were there and rarely-seen archive footage.
Susan Boyle has suffered from anxiety all her life. This documentary follows her as she prepares for a series of concerts in Scotland and a gig in America in front of 20,000 fans. Susan Boyle was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder in 2012 and is now ready to talk about it. She will meet other people who suffer from similar conditions to compare experiences and see what they can learn from one another.
Mark Austin traces Nelson Mandela's astonishing journey from prisoner to President, visiting the key venues where the story unfolded, and interviews key figures in Mandela's life.
BAFTA award-winning director John Pilger presents a documentary detailing the plight of the Aboriginal population in Australia's poorest region, Utopia. This new feature-length documentary by award-winning film-maker and journalist John Pilger explores the story of the first Australians against a background of the country's economic boom built significantly on a wealth of natural minerals.
The story of Laurie Cunningham, who became the first black footballer to play for England at any level when he was selected for an under-21 international against Scotland in 1977. This marked a watershed moment in British culture, inspiring a generation of young black players not only to believe they belonged in the country, but that they could represent it. Featuring interviews with Vincente Del Bosque, Cyrille Regis, Viv Anderson, Peter Reid, Ian Wright, John Barnes, Paul Ince and many more.
A profile of the Real Madrid and Wales footballer, who secured his long drawn-out move to the Spanish giants in the summer of 2013 for a world record transfer fee. Bale came to prominence as a teenager in the ranks at Southampton before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2007, where his talent flourished and brought him to the attention of arguably the world's biggest club
Documentary taking a look back at the newsflash, when TV schedules were interrupted to break momentous news stories in the days before the internet and 24-hour news channels. Newsroom reporters and presenters talk about delivering breaking news to the viewing public when the newsflash was the most dramatic and unexpected broadcast of them all. Contributors including Alastair Stewart, John Suchet, Mary Nightingale and Martyn Lewis talk about the part they played in stories such as the Lockerbie bombing in 1988, the announcement of Operation Desert Storm in 1991, and the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. Plus a look back at the day that shocked the world in 1963 when news anchor Walter Cronkite reported the assassination of President Kennedy.
A look at the rise in popularity over the years of the sport of darts from its origins in the local pubs to packed out arenas with millions of pounds in prize money.
In 1963 John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War, was forced to resign after admitting an affair with a 19-year-old model called Christine Keeler. The affair took place during the height of the Cold War when America and Russia were threatening each other with nuclear weapons and whilst Christine was sleeping with Profumo, she was also seeing a known Russian Spy. Now, in this exclusive documentary for ITV, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber tells the story of the affair and reveals a secret hedonistic world of luxury, passion and parties. Featuring interviews with those who knew and socialised with Christine Keeler and Profumo at the time, Lord Lloyd Webber tells the documentary how the scandal began and about the man who introduced the couple and was eventually made the scapegoat for the affair – Dr Stephen Ward.
In the sixteen months following the ascension of Queen Elizabeth II in February 1952, Britain moved from the grey of post-war austerity to a Technicolor world filled with hope and possibilities, a transformation most potently symbolised by the Coronation of a beautiful young Queen. Using compelling interviews and rare archive footage –much of it amateur home movies - Coronation Year in Colour immerses the audience in the joys, realities and quirks of everyday life in Britain.
In 2006 and 2007, Mick Philpott became a media bogeyman as a result of his 15 children with several different mothers and his request for a larger council property to house his family, which at the time included both Willis and Mairead Philpott. He appeared on The Jeremy Kyle Show and the 2007 documentary Ann Widdecombe versus the Benefits Culture. The couple, along with Paul Mosley, were found guilty of manslaughter at Nottingham Crown Court this afternoon following a lengthy, high-profile trial. The Philpotts' five children, plus a sixth child from Mairead Philpott's previous relationship, died in a fire at the family home in Allenton, Derby, in May 2012. The prosecution case was that the three defendants planned the fire in an attempt to frame Mick Philpott's ex-partner, Lisa Willis, and influence family court proceedings concerning Willis and Mick Philpott's four children, who were under Willis's care at the time.
After 25 years playing Hercule Poirot, British actor David Suchet explores the enduring appeal of his most legendary character.
90-minute special tells the story behind the 20 greatest songs ever recorded by Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and reveals The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song.
Thirty years ago, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial broke box-office records and has captivated audiences ever since. This documentary provides an insight into the making of Steven Spielberg's classic fantasy film, revealing how Matthew De Meritt, who was born without legs, played the alien in some scenes, and why real doctors were brought in, instead of actors, to film the moment where E.T. is seen dying. Henry Thomas, who starred as lonely boy Elliott, revisits the suburban Californian house where much of the movie was made, and there are also contributions from Dee Wallace and Robert MacNaughton.
With over 400 recognised breeds, dogs can be found in more shapes, sizes and varieties than any other mammal on the planet. During the last few years, scientists have delved deeper than ever before into the canine mind and body and the results are mind-blowing. This one-off, heart-warming and revealing documentary narrated by Martin Clunes, explores the truth behind dogs’ super powers, their undying loyalty and the incredible intuition of man’s best friend.
A look at how much of today's news footage is shot by members of the public using mobile devices. It includes many of the year's most dramatic events such as the Boston bombings.
Experts look with fresh eyes at some of the most notorious criminal cases in which the perpetrator has appeared in front of the cameras with sham displays of grief.
Documentary marking the 30th anniversary of the 1984 miners' strike, one of the bitterest industrial disputes in British history, with stories from both sides of the conflict.
Machines will be capable of doing more than a third of Britons' jobs by 2030, exclusive research for ITV's Tonight predicts. The study by the University of Oxford looked at 702 different categories of occupation and found that 36% of the UK workforce are in jobs where there is a high risk that a machine could be capable of doing their work by that time. This programme sees a range of experts predicting that technological changes in the coming decades will be at a pace not seen since the industrial revolution of the 19th century.
If I Don't Come Home - Letters From D-Day (History Documentary) itv Wales Thursday 5th June 2014 on at 22:35 to 23:35 1 hour long On 6 June 1944 the Normandy Landings were launched on the north coast of occupied France. Carried out along five beaches - Omaha, Sword, Gold, Utah and Juno - it was the single largest seaborne invasion in history. To mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day, this dramatised documentary follows four allied soldiers as they pen what could be their last letters to the people they love. Along with 150,000 of their comrades they face the most terrifying day of their lives, their aim, to liberate Europe from Nazi oppression. Their experiences form the background to this historical documentary through powerful and emotional readings of the words they sent home. In these letters, which have been treasured by the combatants' families ever since, the men open their hearts and in so doing give a unique insight into the raw reality and horror of battle - a battle from which only two of the four would return. Starring: Ben Lamb, Samuel West, Seamus Morrison, Tom Rhys Harries, Charlotte Hamblin
Actress and ‘twitcher’ Alison Steadman fulfills her ambition to visit Shetland in this new documentary. Alison explores the breathtaking landscape and experiences the region’s abundant wildlife getting to see gannets, otters, puffins and Shetland ponies in their natural habitat.
Road Rage Britain: Caught On Camera There are more cars on the roads than ever before – and we’re cycling far more than we used to. But that’s leading to regular bouts of road rage, with the two tribes most often at loggerheads: cyclists and drivers. The difference is that, new, cheap technology means that when the red mist descends, many incidents are caught on camera by the cyclists and motorists in the thick of it. Road Rage Britain: Caught on Camera features astonishing footage of shocking road rage – plus a unique experiment, in which two committed cyclists, one from London and one from Manchester, swap modes of transport with a London cabbie and a white van man from Preston, both of whom view their two wheeled counterparts as a menace. How will they cope experiencing life on the road from the perspective of their road rage rivals? At the end of the experiment they come face to face in a showdown to share their views.
Inside Asprey gains exclusive access into an extraordinary world where unique, luxury British goods have been made and sold to some of the world’s wealthiest people for more than two centuries. Situated on one of London’s most prestigious streets and spread over five Georgian town houses, Asprey has been jewellers to the Royal family since Queen Victoria’s reign. For the first time Asprey shows cameras inside and beyond its immaculate shop floor, revealing just what it takes to attract the richest people on the planet. The programme follows the fortunes of the staff, the store and its customers as Asprey strives to keep a traditional business alive in the modern world.
Two of Britain's worst drivers face the consequences of their dangerous habits in a crash test experiment - but will the shocking experience help them change their ways for good?
Documentary taking a behind-the-scenes look at the unique world of Hatton Garden, the main jewellery quarter of London, and following some of the area's distinctive characters.
Documentary focusing on some of America's youngest and most dangerous criminals housed at Indiana's Wabash Correctional Facility.
Documentary featuring Bomber Command veteran Harry Kartz, retired schoolteacher Mary and Ken and Edna Medlock, who are still in love and drive to the seaside for a date.
This new documentary for ITV marks 50 years since the last two men to be hanged in Britain were executed simultaneously and retells the stories of those put to death by the state. From the innocent Timothy Evans to the guilty Ruth Ellis, who killed in a crime of passion, Executed hears from the relatives who survived them and those who witnessed the final days of capital punishment. Visiting prisons where death sentences were carried out up to its abolition - and explaining that after being sentenced to death prisoners lived for only three more weeks before being taken to the gallows - Executed also takes a close look at how the condemned would have spent their final days and the procedures and techniques employed by the executioners. Together these stories provide a vivid insight into the executions carried out in living memory in the UK - cases that would shock the nation and help bring about the end of capital punishment.
The Bennett family run Britain’s number one retail jewellery business - without having a single shop. Their customers buy jewels having seen them on cable TV. They have a close relationship with the owners, because Steve and Sarah Bennett – their son, aunties, in-laws and cousins – are frequently on screen. The Bennetts broadcast to Europe and North America 24 hours a day, every day of the year, helped by a team of presenters who talk minerology for four hours at a time, and mix their sales patter with jokes and high jinks that have viewers dialing in at a furious rate - up to three thousand calls an hour, and everyone who gets through to the call centre wants to buy, making up to a quarter of a million pounds worth of business in just four hours. Part of the Bennett’s success lies in their business method. Purchasing direct from the mines and keeping costs low means viewers can buy a little, at bargain prices. Steve says: “If you go direct to the mine, you’re always going to get better value for your customers because you cut out all the middle men.” The other integral aspect of Steve’s business is the product – along with the usual diamonds, emeralds and rubies, the company sells a host of lesser-known gemstones, surrounding each with an alluring backstory. Steve says: “When we buy something we don’t actually need, what is it that we’re buying? Well, we’re buying something we get emotionally attached to - it’s the story. It’s understanding its place in history, which King and Queen wore that gemstone, how rare is it? What pulls at the heartstrings and makes us want to wear that gemstone?” Turnover is very healthy – around £100 million a year, but there’s a problem on the horizon. The Bennetts’ business is based on two natural resources, the first being minerals. The number one best-selling stone is a blue African gem called Tanzanite. It comes from just one outcrop in Tanzania, and the lode is running
Now Britain's most desirable status symbol, hot tubs have become big business. This documentary follows Dennis Holmes, his son Dan Holmes and son-in-law Ross Phillipson, who are the proud owners of the country's biggest hot-tub superstore, which has an annual turnover of more than £10million. Cameras follow the men and their staff throughout the company's busiest period of the year, but as the business grows, so too does the tension among the workforce. Plus, hot tubbers up and down the country reveal why they love the bubbles so much
Documentary which looks back at the 1986 Tour de France when reigning champion Bernard Hinault 'promised' to help teammate Greg Lemond win the world's greatest cycle race.
In the first programme, Ray is in Dartmoor in search of Britain's largest ground beetle and the elusive wood warbler.
The First World War's impact was vast and far-reaching, and has been examined in great detail already in countless documentaries during its centenary year. Even so, this new documentary turns up a few surprises. It explains how the Great War affected the people of Blenheim Palace, the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. For centuries it existed as a miniature kingdom, until the conflict tore apart the stately homes family and wreaked havoc on the lives of the people who relied on the estate. Julian Fellowes, the creator of Downton Abbey, seems the perfect person to present this dramatic tale of heroism and tragedy both above and below stairs in one of Britains grandest old houses. Blenheim Palace is one of the grandest of all Britain's great houses. Intended originally for John Churchill first Duke of Marlborough as a tribute from a grateful nation for his victories during the War of the Spanish Succession, it was completed between 1705 and 1722 and designed by Sir John Vanbrugh. For centuries it was a miniature kingdom, but the First World War ripped apart the lives of everyone at Blenheim, the family and those that relied upon them for employment. In this documentary, Julian Fellowes, the author and creator of Downton Abbey, tells the stories of the real men and women of the estate whose lives were changed forever by the Great War. Below stairs he discovers tales of heroism and tragedy, and above stairs the accounts of those who seized their chance to change the course of history. Finally he examines how the First World War was the making of Blenheim's most famous son, Winston Churchill, born here in 1874.
I Married The Waiter: Love In The Sun tells the stories of British women of all ages and backgrounds, who went on a holiday in the sun, only to fall in love with a foreign man.
Hotel In The Clouds goes behind the scenes at the capital's newest and highest five star hotel, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London, in the build up to opening and across its first few months of business. The programme meets the staff and takes in the breathtaking views and follows the day-to-day running of this £90m flagship hotel. Covering 19 floors of The Shard, the hotel is the highest in Europe. It has numerous lifts, suites costing up to £19,000 a night with £1,000 toilets, and boasts a cocktail sky bar on the 52nd floor. Cameras follow the new members of staff, many of whom have been recruited locally (the recruitment policy favours personality over experience) as they are interviewed for positions and then undergo training for their roles. Their training includes lessons in Asian hospitality as the hotel is one of the first to specifically cater for the rapidly growing Asian market and staff must learn to work the Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London way.
On Boxing Day 2004, a tsunami swept across eleven countries in the Indian Ocean and, within 24 hours, killed nearly 250,000 people from fifty-five countries. For the survivors and the bereaved, it was a disaster that has changed their lives forever. A decade on our contributors share their painful experiences of destruction and loss, but in every story there is something inspirational that shows us that, even in the face of unimaginable tragedy, humans somehow manage to carry on.
In a unique journey across Britain by helicopter, Christine Bleakley and historian Dr Michael Scott tell the story of what life was like for Romans and Britons 2000 years ago.
The famous luxury health spa evokes images of clientele in white cotton robes being massaged and pampered. But below this serene, calm exterior, the cameras capture owner Stephen Purdew and his staff’s efforts to bring Champneys up to scratch as a five star destination in line with competition from other high-end health farms.
Think you know your baby? Think again. This beautifully shot, heart-warming and scientifically revealing film, narrated by Martin Clunes, brings you babies as you've never seen them before. The first two years of our lives are the most critical of all. We grow more, learn more, move more and even fight more than at any other time in our life. We have to master the complex skills of walking, talking and relating to the world around us. But we are not yet built like an adult. We have more bones in our body at birth than an adult does, yet we don't have kneecaps. We laugh 300 times a day as a baby, but in the first few months we can't produce tears when we're upset. Secret Life of Babies reveals all these facts and more, telling incredible stories of babies' resilience and survival skills to boot. This film will surprise, move, amaze and delight all those who have ever come into contact with a baby, whilst taking you from the moment of birth, through to the point where language begins, memories start to kick in, and a new phase of their lives takes over. This is the Secret Life of Babies.
The Betrayers tells the stories of people who have suffered the ultimate betrayal at the hands of someone they love and trust. From false identities to fake terminal illnesses we find out how intelligent and sensible victims can fall for a seemingly incredible web of lies and discover whether serial fraudsters are driven by criminal greed or psychological flaws. David Checkley, labelled ‘the man with the golden tongue’ swindled over 30 women out of hundreds of thousands of pounds to fund a luxury lifestyle. Public school-educated unemployed ex-convict Alistair Stewart posed as a millionaire banker and lavishly romanced a Harvard educated property broker whilst conning her out of her million dollar savings. The family of a dying man were targeted by friend Beth Hood who faked cancer for her own gain and Paul Dable, defrauded his own parents before setting light to the family home with everyone inside. We all like to think we can spot a liar and that it would be impossible for people to fool us but the gripping direct testimony in The Betrayers tells a different story…
Welcome to Norland College, the quintessentially British 120-year-old childcare training college in Bath which turns its students into elite 21st Century Mary Poppins-style nannies. Norland Nannies have been sought after by the rich and famous for over a century and most recently the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hired a Norlander as nanny to Prince George. Founded in 1892 by Emily Ward the college is renowned for its rigorous rules, traditional uniform, perfect buns and clean white gloves. In this documentary, we follow the second-years of Set 36, and get an insight in to how contemporary Norland students embrace and champion the college’s tradition and training. If they can successfully finish the £13,000 per-year course, a lifetime of employment and travel prospects could be theirs for the taking.
Martin Clunes hosted a one-off ITV documentary called Martin Clunes & A Lion Called Mugie, following the work of conservationists in Kenya as well as tracking the progress of a lion called Mugie. The documentary was filmed over a period of three years.
Fifty years after the death of Winston Churchill, this drama-documentary draws on private letters, diaries and the testimony of his personal physician to reveal how he turned his own failings into victory during his first three months as prime minister in 1940. This was a period when France was collapsing, the Nazis had the Allies on the run, the British Army was being defeated at Dunkirk, and Britain faced invasion by Hitler’s troops. The story is brought to life by Robert Hardy as Churchill, Jemma Redgrave as his wife Clementine, Phil Davis as physician Charles McMoran Wilson, and Edwin Thomas as civil servant John Colville. Nigel Anthony narrates.
A look at the dramatic increase of cyber crime in Britain, a problem so worrying the government is secretly putting millions of pounds into specialist units to catch the crooks. Stories include a woman who fell for a romance scam which cost her £180,000 and a teenager who committed suicide after being scammed by somebody pretending to be a police officer.
Cinematic documentary examining the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United footballers.
To mark the tenth anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, the survivors, victims, relatives and rescuers remember the tragic events of that day, July 7th 2005.
A fascinating feature-length sports documentary about the Dunlop family - a motorcycling dynasty who have dominated the sport for over 30 years.
A revealing inside view of how Wigan Council is responding to huge cuts in central government funding by reinventing itself as a profit-making enterprise.
Documentary following six months in the lives of three very different autistic girls and other students and staff at Britain's only state-run boarding school for girls with autism.
Leading entomologist George McGavin deliberately infests a house with thousands of pests in order to study them. The menagerie includes bedbugs, spiders, mice and cockroaches.
Documentary looking at the world of identical twins. Using new filming techniques, the programme discovers not only what it means to be a twin, but also what it means to be human.
August sixth 1945 marked the start of a terrifying new episode in human history. This documentary marks the 70th anniversary of the day when the world's first atomic bomb was dropped.
Documentary following The Zoo's Adrian Wells on a journey across the globe to see his beloved penguins in their natural habitats.
Documentary about British citizens imprisoned overseas - trials that have gone wrong, dubious evidence and one man who has been trying to prove his innocence for nearly 30 years.
Abducted follows three parents on emotional and dramatic journeys as they desperately try to get their children back from foreign countries. With exclusive access to a team of child recovery experts who take children back, Abducted shows some parents are taking desperate measures.
Cash In Hand! Payday Loans ‘No-one wakes up and says, ‘I want to become a debt collector.’’ “My dad responds to my job by saying I work in finance. It’s like a family secret.” For the first time ever viewers will get to see the inner workings of the controversial payday loan industry as cameras film the team in the collections department of lenders Uncle Buck. Founded by Steve Murray 10 years ago, from the backroom of a pawn broking shop, the payday lender now employs a staff of almost 70 at its offices in a discreet corner of Kent. Cameras join the company’s management and collection agents at the beginning of May, providing an insight into the range of characters, egos and working culture in a team in which employees must reach a collection target of £270,000 by the end of the month in order to receive their bonus, supplementing their £20,000 basic salary. Cash In Hand! Payday Loans captures the tension of often cat-and-mouse exchanges between customers being pursued for unpaid loans and the team members whose bonuses depend on finding ways to make them agree to pay up. Massimo is Uncle Buck’s Head of Collections, and his challenge is to keep his troops upbeat without making them over zealous. He says: “We need to create an atmosphere where the guys are motivated and happy, because they’re speaking to people that have some kind of issue. But not putting things in place that almost incentivise them to do the wrong thing.” An additional goal for the collections team is to get their name on the ‘Top Performer‘ shield, a champions-of-champions prize for all-round excellence. However, those who work in the money-lending business don’t always want the world to know about it. One worker says: “My dad responds to my job by saying I work in finance. It’s like a family secret.” Another adds: “No-one wakes up and says, ‘I want to become a debt collector.’’’ With just 10 per c
As ITV turns 60, this one-hour special celebrates six decades of the greatest musical compositions that have featured in the channel’s best-loved television series. From Morse and Tales Of The Unexpected to The Avengers and Thunderbirds, these ITV favourites have provided viewers with some of the most memorable TV soundtracks of the last 60 years. The Sound of ITV reveals the stories behind 20 of these iconic pieces of music, and pays tribute to the writers and performers who brought them to the small screen. The programme includes interviews from stars such as Chris Tarrant (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire), Dennis Waterman (Minder, The Sweeney) and William Roache (Coronation Street), as well as the musical maestros responsible for television theme tune classics, including Christopher Gunning (Poirot), Simon Park (Van Der Valk) and Tony Hatch (Emmerdale).
Film buff and super fan, Jonathan, will exclusively interview Bond himself, Daniel Craig, on set at the world famous Pinewood Studios in the actor’s first big interview for Spectre. The show will also see interviews with other leading cast members including Naomie Harris, Andrew Scott, Monica Bellucci, Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux. As well as looking ahead to the new film, the show will also be a celebration of the iconic spy film series as Jonathan takes a look at the classic cars, impressive gadgets, evil villains and beautiful Bond girls. Bond is as well known for incredible stunts and car chases as his famous Aston Martin DB10, which has been specially designed for the latest film. Will Jonathan get a chance to get behind the wheel of this beautiful motor? The programme will also feature exclusive behind-the-scenes filming at locations all over the world from Mexico to Rome, Austria, Morocco and London to offer a unique insight into the glamorous and sophisticated world of 007.
Great Scott! Back to the Future Day on ITV2 sees all three time-travelling films aired in a celebration of the cult classics. Slap bang in the middle of this birthday bash is a one off celebratory special – Keith Lemon’s Back t’Future Tribute. It’s been 30 years since Marty McFly stepped into Doc Brown's time travelling DeLorean and ITV2 is celebrating in style. Back to the Future Day on 21 October 2015 is the date inventor Doc Brown and Marty journey to in Back to the Future II - to a world of flying cars and self-tying sneakers, instant pizza and faxes in every room. Keith Lemon, is creating his very own celebratory one off special to mark the occasion - Keith Lemon’s Back t'Future Tribute. So rev your engines up to 88 miles an hour and get your flux capacitor’s ready for a stellar trip through time.
Documentary celebrating 50 years of the Bond film franchise. Featuring archive footage, interviews and clips, the film follows the establishment of the series by producers Albert Broccoli and Harry Salzman, the creation of the character by Ian Fleming, and the actors that played him.
Magician Stephen Mulhern celebrates 60 years of TV magic shows, from David Nixon and Tommy Cooper to David Copperfield and hip young performers such as David Blaine and Dynamo.
“My Elvis was this young one, before the jumpsuits and the big lifestyle. But what was he really like? If my dream had come true and he had come over to England and I had met him, I wonder would I have liked the boy buried underneath the myth? I’m going in search of the youth catapulted to fame and fortune. ” Joanna Lumley Joanna Lumley embarks on a very personal journey for an intimate insight into Elvis Presley, the man behind the myth, for this unique one-hour documentary. The programme sees Joanna travel to Graceland and meet some of Elvis’s closest surviving friends and family, including ex-wife Priscilla Presley, for an honest portrait of what ‘The King’ was really like. One of the first records Joanna ever bought was “Hound Dog” and ever since that day she has loved Elvis. This year Elvis would have turned 80 and it is one of Joanna’s biggest regrets that she never got the opportunity to meet the man. Joanna says: “The thing about being a fan of Elvis is that you just love everything about him. I loved the way he looked, the way he sang, the way he dressed, the photographs of him, the way he performed on stage…and I loved his smile and his sense of humour. I love the fact that he never really grinned huge cheesy grins, he had a special Elvis grin, and I borrowed that for Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous…a little tribute to Elvis.” Joanna joins Priscilla Presley at Abbey Road Studios for a recording session of the new Elvis album “If I Can Dream” with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. As they listen to musicians from the live orchestra recording together, the atmosphere is emotional. Priscilla says (of Elvis): “This is something he would have dreamed of doing, especially here. It gives me chills really.” Joanna accepts Priscilla’s invitation to Graceland for a personal tour of Elvis’s home, where Priscilla shares intimate memories about their married life and Joanna learns that Elvis was an insomnia
The Beatles were a musical sensation like no other. Since exploding onto the music scene in the early 60s, the band has had an unparalleled musical and cultural impact on Britain and the world for over fifty years. The Nation’s Favourite Beatles Number One tells the stories behind some of the greatest Beatles songs ever. With interviews from Beatles’ insiders including musicians, friends, fellow performers and celebrity fans, we’ll hear about the stories behind the Fab Four’s best-loved hits. These are the stories behind the 27 songs that reached number one here and in the U.S – from She Loves You to Paperback Writer, Hey Jude to Let it Be – as the show hears from the people who were there to witness in person the extraordinary rise and rise of The Beatles. Some of the celebrity fans featured in the show include Michael Palin, Sandie Shaw, David Tennant, Twiggy, Bjorn Ulvaeus, George Ezra, Jake Bugg and Sue Johnston, who was even a Cavern club regular herself. Across 120 minutes, this prime-time celebration of the biggest and most influential band the world has ever seen uses extraordinary footage from a number of sources, including ITV's own archives and rare and exclusive footage from the Beatles’ company Apple Corps – from the only surviving clips of the band playing in Liverpool’s iconic Cavern club in 1962, to the band’s final, public performance on the roof of the Apple building seven years later. We'll hear how, in between, the Fab Four created a catalogue of classics which is unlikely ever to be equalled.
Emergency! Trains v Weather What does it take to keep Britain’s railway services running through some of the worst winter weather on record? This documentary follows the army of engineers and maintenance teams as they battle against the elements to keep the rail network open and prevent the delays which cause misery to millions of passengers every winter. Using the latest technology and sheer old fashioned graft we see them tackling floods, hurricane force winds and tracks buried under 6 feet of snow not to mention the annual blight of leaves on the line. With millions depending on the trains every day the maintenance teams are the unsung heroes of the rail network battling to keep the trains running whatever the British weather throws at them.
This new documentary tells the stories of pensioners who refuse to grow old gracefully - by committing a slew of crimes including fraud, shoplifting and even growing cannabis.
For over 50 years, the James Bond films have provided us with some of the most memorable and exciting songs in movie history. This 90 minute special tells the stories behind 20 of the very best as it counts down to The Nation’s Favourite Bond Song - which has come out on top in an exclusive ITV poll of viewers. Along the way, the documentary celebrates some of the most popular Bond themes from across the decades – from early classics like From Russia With Love and Goldfinger, to more recent chart smash hits including A View To A Kill and Die Another Day. The programme features interviews with those who have written songs for a whole host of Bond films - including Sir Paul McCartney & Wings, Duran Duran and a-ha as well as lyricists like Leslie Bricusse (You Only Live Twice, Goldfinger) and Don Black (Diamonds Are Forever, Thunderball), as the show reveals how these famous 007 anthems propelled their way onto the big screen. Plus, with contributions from Sam Smith and Spectre producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, the programme hears how - after more than 50 years - Bond only recently got its first ever UK number one record with Smith’s Writing’s On The Wall. There’s stories from inside the studio from those involved in the recording of these Bond classics, such as Vic Flick (guitarist on the famous James Bond theme), and Paul Epworth (co-writer and producer of Adele’s Oscar-winning hit, Skyfall). And a whole host of stars reveal their own personal favourite Bond songs - from Jonathan Ross, Piers Morgan, Moby and Jools Holland - to some of Bond’s biggest stars, including Sir Roger Moore, Honor Blackman, Joanna Lumley, Britt Ekland, and Naomie Harris.
How the first ever live TV production of the musical The Sound of Music got to air.
An insight into the work of royal cameraman Peter Wilkinson, including his recollections.
This one hour special takes an in-depth look at pioneering DJ and comic genius Kenny Everett, combining classic moments from his hugely successful TV career with rare and revealing personal archive and contributions from those closest to this iconic and enigmatic star. The World According to Kenny Everett is the definitive tribute to the star, whose influence still resonates with younger entertainers and whose unique contribution to comedy is still playing an important role today.
Steve Leonard travels to China to watch the cutest baby animals on the planet grow up. Panda Babies Adorable. That’s the only word for the cute black-and-white bundles of fur in this documentary. Lucky old Steve Leonard is in a Chinese panda nursery where he gets to cuddle the little ones as well as see how the orphans are brought up and nurtured by humans. Even when the staff tap the orphan panda’s tummy to encourage him or her to poo, it’s charming. No really it is. Sadly, there are many orphans because, while 50 per cent of pandas give birth to twins, they usually abandon the weakest one. If you haven’t let out an involuntary “ahhhhh” by the time you’ve seen the toddler’s play-wrestling, you’ve clearly got a heart of stone. However, there are some distressing sequences. One panda’s labour lasts a painful three days while another is rushed into theatre with some serious medical problems. Steve Leonard has been a vet for more than 20 years but has never had a close encounter with a panda. That's all about to change as he travels more than 5,000 miles to China, where he goes behind the scenes of three reserves to watch baby pandas grow up. He is granted exclusive access to meet the young animals, witnesses a birth, and follows their development from newborn through to one-year-old toddlers as he reveals the secrets of these endangered creatures.
The Hedgehog Hotel offers a rare and magical glimpse into the mysterious moonlit world of one of our best loved, but little-known animals. Set in a garden paradise, designed to provide the perfect conditions for a group of rescued hedgehogs to thrive, the film follows a cast of prickly characters as they prepare for their return to the wild. We'll spy on Max’s noisy courtship and Spike's bristling battles. We'll peek inside Amber's cosy nest as she tends to her precious new-borns and watch some intrepid youngsters take their first steps outside. As the hotel’s cameras capture this compelling hedgehog soap opera they'll also reveal remarkable insights into its spiky residents. With numbers in steep decline, each hedgehog guest must grow fit and well enough to survive beyond the hotel grounds. As we follow their progress, this film will unlock their enchanting private lives and celebrate this humble but iconic British animal.
90-minute countdown of the 20 greatest musical moments from a time when everyone knew every week just what was number one.
As ITV celebrates six decades on screen, ITV Changed My Life meets some of the people whose lives have been changed forever by its shows.
Our Cilla celebrates the extraordinary showbiz legend through the people who knew and loved her the most. This hour-long tribute hears not only from her fellow showbiz friends, but also the friends and colleagues who joined Cilla in her journey through life – from Liverpool singing sensation to the queen of Saturday night TV. Famous faces – including Ringo Starr, Sir Cliff Richard, Christopher Biggins, Paul O’Grady and Lynda la Plante – join members of Cilla’s family, close friends and those who played a key role in her life, including her costume designer and hairdresser, to reveal the person behind the personality. Alongside rare interview and archive footage of Cilla, the candid, humorous and surprising insights of the people who knew her best chart the journey of a woman who broke boundaries, both in terms of class and gender, to become a true one-off in the world of entertainment.
Renowned bushcraft expert Ray Mears leads a once in a lifetime excursion down the magical River Wye. Regarded as one of the most stunning waterways in the world, the Wye runs for 150 miles between Wales and England, flowing through spectacular mountain gorges and forests teeming with wildlife.
John Bishop encounters one of the most endangered animals on Earth for a brand new ITV show – and discovers they and his family have more in common than he ever imagined. Filming in the jungles of Rwanda for John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure, the comedian realises adolescent male mountain gorillas are just like his teenage sons – bulging muscles but no sense. Plus they fart, flirt and pick their noses. This one-off film follows John as he joins a group of vets who have dedicated their lives to saving the, sadly, precious few mountain gorillas left in the wild rugged mountains and valleys between the borders of Rwanda, Congo and Uganda, which were made famous to UK viewers by David Attenborough’s iconic sequence filmed among them in the 1970s.
It’s 60 years since the first newsreader appeared on British television. And Here Is The News features some of Britain’s best-known newsreaders as they reveal what life has been like behind the studio desk, and how the role has changed beyond recognition over six decades. The programme hears how the BBC, after learning about the impending launch of Independent Television News and their plans to put newsreaders on camera, beat ITV to it with Richard Baker and Kenneth Kendall becoming the first in-vision news presenters on British screens on September 4th 1955. Michael Aspel, one of the BBC’s earliest newsreaders recalls when ITV launched 18 days later on the 22nd September 1955 - ITN deciding to go with a famous face to read their first news bulletin, choosing Christopher Chataway, an athlete who had broken the 5,000m world record. The documentary reveals how ITV’s News at Ten was initially only due to be on air for a 12 week trial run to fill the schedules over the summer of 1967. Newscaster Alastair Stewart tells us what he feels was the driving force behind the programme’s early success - the role of the double anchor - which included the likes of the charismatic duo Andrew Gardner and Reginald Bosanquet. The BBC’s Angela Rippon sets the record straight over her alleged professional relationship with ITN’s Anna Ford during the 1970’s. Angela recalls the newspapers going mad over their ‘rivalry’, when in fact they became close personal friends. Angela also relives the moment she transformed the newsreader into a sex symbol after 26 million people saw her reveal her legs during a sketch on the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Special in 1976. Also within the programme, news anchors share the moments that meant the most to them, including the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 when technology had advanced enough for news teams from the BBC and ITN to anchor live from the Brandenburg Gate. And Here Is The News also
Ant and Dec get an insight into the work of The Prince's Trust in this one-off special. In this unique documentary, When Ant and Dec Met The Prince: 40 Years of The Prince’s Trust, the presenters have close access to HRH The Prince of Wales, where viewers will see an unguarded Prince of Wales talking about the upcoming 40th anniversary of The Prince’s Trust, his life as a grandfather and amusing anecdotes from his days in the Royal Navy. This 90-minute special sees Ant and Dec, in their own inimitable style, granted a real insight into the work of The Prince’s Trust as they accompany His Royal Highness on a number of engagements – chatting to him along the way, meeting people who have benefited directly from the charity and witnessing, first-hand, the passion that The Prince has for The Trust he founded in 1976. With extensive access to Clarence House, St James’s Palace and Kensington Palace, the duo talk openly to those closest to His Royal Highness – The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry – who tell Ant and Dec what drives The Prince in his work for charity and also share some revealing and funny stories from their lives with The Prince of Wales. On setting up The Prince's Trust, which has now helped more than 800,000 disadvantaged and vulnerable young people to move into work or education, HRH The Prince of Wales says: 'Just getting The Trust off the ground was quite difficult, we had to overcome all these people who didn't see the point.' Talking about the evolution of The Prince's Trust, His Royal Highness says: 'You have to keep ahead of the game all the time, you can’t just sit back and say, ‘Done a marvellous job,’ because that’s how all sorts of organisations fold, because you become absolutely static, when in fact you need to be constantly thinking and aware of issues that are arising to try and make sure you are relevant.’ Ant and Dec, long-term ambassadors for The Prince’s Trust a
Documentary following FHM’s staff as they produce the final issue of the magazine, as well as celebrating its heyday and hearing from the stars whose careers were changed by it.
This new one-off partly dramatised documentary for ITV tells the story of the final hours of one of history’s most notorious dictators through freshly-unearthed interviews with those who were present in his bunker. The interviews filmed in 1948 with Adolf Hitler’s inner circle are previously unseen on British television, and along with rare archive material and dramatisations, they provide a unique insight into the moments when the Führer came to admit defeat as the Soviet army rampaged into central Berlin. Among those interviewed in the historic footage are Hitler’s secretary Traudl Junge, leader of the Hitler Youth Artur Axmann, who found the dictator’s body, Eva Braun’s sister Ilse, press attaché Heinz Lorenz, army major Baron von Loringhoven, and adjutant Willi Johannmeier. They tell the story of how Hitler succumbed to personal and military defeat in the Second World War, eventually shooting himself in a suicide pact with his wife Eva Braun, whom he married in his Führerbunker beneath his headquarters on the day before they died. He had decamped there in January 1945 once it became clear that the Germans were going to be defeated, and killed himself on April 30 as the Red Army overran the capital. The interviews stem from persistent rumours in 1948 that Hitler remained alive. Nuremberg trials judge Michael Musmanno was so incensed by this suggestion that he set out to disprove it by interviewing on film those who were present during the final moments in the bunker. Judge Musmanno's interview tapes lay forgotten for 65 years until they were uncovered in an archive in Pittsburgh, USA, in 2013. Parts of the bunker were reconstructed for the programme using details from the eyewitness testimony to help build a full picture of the last hours, days and minutes of the Führer’s life.
Documentary in which cameras follow the Towie star and her boyfriend Paul through her pregnancy, the birth of the child and the early days of parenthood.
The programme is a straight-talking show that explores the real world of sex, dating apps, and relationships in the 21st century. Our hosts Ollie Locke, Katie Mulgrew, Kojo & Hannah Witton uncover the nation’s dilemmas as they meet a variety of members of the public and provide fun solutions to all of their problems in and out of the bedroom.
A lion whisperer proves how similar our pets are to the fearsome big cats.
Looking at how a reaction triggered by kittens led humans to bring cats into their homes.
This episode looks at the wild cats that break all the feline rules.
This is Piers Morgan's full, uncensored interview with controversial US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
ITV have produced a special documentary film, Our Queen at 90, to commemorate Her Majesty's landmark birthday this year. In the documentary we find out what life is really like for the Queen - director and producer Ashley Gething joins us on the sofa to tell us about our 'very, very energetic' monarch who works extremely long days but still finds time to be a typical grandmother. We'll also hear from members of the Royal Family, including Prince Harry, Prince Philip and Kate, who says Her Majesty 'wasn't forceful in any of her views'.
The presenter spends a year working with the team of engineers who have been commissioned to rebuild the most famous steam engine in the world. Starting in February, Robson is given the task of cutting off the front end of the Scotsman and welding on a whole piece, and sets out to Durham, where he discovers how the invention of the steam engine helped to change the world. After a year in the workshop, the iconic train is ready for its first test run, and Robson realises a lifelong dream and gets to ride on the footplate as it sets off.
The doors to Her Majesty's Prison Norwich in Norfolk are flung open in this revealing documentary that shines a light on the men behind bars and the families they leave behind on the outside. When coping with the harsh realities of prison life, family can be a lifeline for inmates. By working with offenders and their loved ones to keep those families together, the prison hopes to break the cycle of offending and change lives.
Crash: Anatomy of An Accident “I know that there’s going to be more cars hitting, I know that there’s going to be more noise, I know there’s going to be danger but we’re running towards the accident not away from it. It’s just this overwhelming feeling that you’ve got to get people out”. - Jill Hudson, car passenger This new single documentary for ITV focuses on the personal stories of victims caught up in a major road crash involving 130 vehicles and 300 people. On the morning of September 5, 2013, dozens of cars, lorries, vans and motorbikes crashed into one another in thick fog on a 100ft high bridge linking Sheppey Island in Kent with the mainland. Shocking pictures of cars and other vehicles caught up in the mayhem topped newspaper websites and social media as the fog cleared and the news began to break. At the time, police described the fact no-one had died as miraculous. Told from the points of view of those at the heart of the accident, this programme uses testimony from individuals trapped in vehicles, those injured in the incident, and the rescuers who freed them with dramatic reconstructions alongside archive news footage to build a vivid insight into how the people involved felt and acted in the moment and the way the Sheppey Crossing crash changed all their lives. The morning of the crash started normally for the drivers and passengers, who didn’t yet realise the fog that had descended on the bridge, had made driving conditions treacherous. Driver Lisa Snow says: “I just set my day as normal, woke up as normal. I was ready a little bit earlier so I thought, ‘Do you know what, I’ll leave five, ten minutes earlier today.’” Out on the dual carriageway, it quickly became apparent that crossing the bridge would require some care. Driver Graham Thwaites says: “On some days when it’s quite foggy you come up out of it, it can be clear as day. But that day it just didn’t happen. That just got worse an
Friends and famous fans pay tribute to the award-winning comedian.
In this new documentary for ITV, detectives hunt an elusive major criminal who has hijacked the credit card accounts and identities of hundreds of British victims. “Fraudsters will pose as whoever they need to be to elicit personal details from you. Whether they portray themselves on the phone to be a banking institution or some other corporate organisation, whatever they need to be they will be in order to commit fraud.” – Det. Chief Supt. David Clark, the City Of London Police. In this new documentary for ITV, detectives hunt an elusive major criminal who has hijacked the credit card accounts and identities of hundreds of British victims. Dubbed by detectives as ‘Mr Posh’, he is a master of disguise and accents. Every day he telephones the banks posing as different customers, impersonating everyone from a female pensioner to an Asian businessman. He’s tricked the banks and traumatised his victims, stealing tens of thousands of pounds a day. ‘Mr Posh’ has mastered a new crime known as telephone banking fraud, which increased by 95 per cent in the first six months of 2015 and resulted in thousands of British victims collectively losing over £14 million. With only a voice to go on, capturing ‘Mr Posh’ will not be easy. Over six months detectives from the City of London and Metropolitan Police use cutting-edge technology and good old-fashioned police work to unmask and capture an evasive criminal. Fraud - How They Steal Your ID is produced by Wild Pictures, the company behind acclaimed ITV documentariesHMP Aylesbury, Strangeways, Fraud Squad and Abducted. The documentary has exclusive access to the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit. Funded by the banks, detectives from the City of London and Metropolitan Police form a specialist unit who target the major criminals attacking our bank and credit card accounts. The big new threat the unit is facing is the so-called dark web. Stolen UK credit and debit cards are free
A one-off documentary which looks at the changing face of growing old as we all live longer, with scientists believing that one in five of us will live to be a hundred.
Using footage filmed using personal mini-cameras, a look at the spectacular sights and extraordinary experiences of one of Britain's most dangerous jobs - industrial abseiling.
Documentary which looks at the emotional and physical transformation which takes place over 20 years from birth to adulthood, and how it affects different people.
Each morning hundreds of the capital's buses roll out from Stockwell Bus Garage, a place that helps to keep London's life-blood flowing. But it's the people who work here that make the bus garage truly extraordinary. Made up of hundreds of people from more than 80 nationalities it is the UK's most diverse workforce. This uplifting film tells the stories of these people. Akwasi is a Ghanaian Chief who has turned his back on the offer of tribal status (and seven wives) in order to drive the 170 to Putney. 73-year-old Nina was a Hungarian revolutionary and is 'the Queen of the Garage' having driven the 87 to Wandsworth for thirty years. As the son of a London bus driver becomes the capital's new mayor, The Secret Life of a Bus Garage introduces us to one of the most remarkable faces of modern Britain, but one we rarely see on our televisions.
This new documentary for ITV4 marks the 30th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s notorious ‘Hand of God’ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. Featuring contributions from England players who played in the match including Gary Lineker, Glenn Hoddle, Kenny Sansom, Terry Butcher, Steve Hodge and Peter Shilton, past whom Maradona punched the ball into the net, the programme reflects on the match itself in front of 114,000 fans in the Azteca Stadium, England’s performance at the tournament, and the game’s political dimension, four years after the Falklands War. It also features their views on the duality of Maradona - and the fact that just four minutes after cheating to score, he embarked on a driving run to score one of the great goals in World Cup history before inspiring his team to glory in the final.
In Oscar Pistorius: The Interview, the former Paralympian speaks to investigative journalist, Mark Williams-Thomas, in his first television interview about the night he shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013. In the programme, Pistorius speaks as he prepares to return to jail having been convicted of murder after his original conviction of culpable homicide was overturned by South Africa's Supreme Court. Pistorius is interviewed at his uncle's home, where he is living while awaiting sentencing, which is expected to be delivered later this month. In the documentary, Pistorius gives his account of what happened the night he killed his girlfriend and is questioned about key details of the prosecution case which resulted in his conviction. He also talks about his relationship with Reeva, the allegations of his previous abusive behaviour towards her and and his previous use of firearms. The Steenkamp family were asked to take part in this programme, but declined.
Dogs have been our best friends for thousands of years. Nine million of us - almost a quarter of all households in the UK - share our homes with them. Based on a survey of 1,000 dog owners across the nation, Britain’s Favourite Dogs, will reveal our most popular breeds, what makes us fall head over heels for a particular type of dog, and discover how our favourites have changed over the years. In our countdown of the top ten breeds, we’ll meet some of Britain’s most outstanding pooches, and find out which breed emerges as top dog.
An intimate portrait of one of Britain's best-loved sporting heroes. With unique access, this documentary follows Tom Daley's four-year journey from London 2012 until now.
Ant and Dec host this spectacular event in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen to mark the monarch's 90th birthday. Held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, the best of British talent joins more than 900 horses and 1,500 participants for this special celebration of the Queen's life. Stars taking to the stage include Dame Helen Mirren, Dame Shirley Bassey, Kylie Minogue, Andrea Bocelli, Gary Barlow, Damian Lewis, Jess Glynne, Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter, Alfie Boe, James Blunt, Katherine Jenkins, Beverley Knight, Jennifer Saunders, Alan Titchmarsh and Martin Clunes. Appearing in the arena are The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Chilean Huasos, Azerbaijani horses and riders and over 100 pipers. The show includes rare archive footage and tells the story of the Queen's remarkable life, from her birth in 1926 - when she never could have thought of being monarch - to a reign which has spanned more than 60 years and has included three jubilees, lasting longer than any other sovereign.
Any parent knows the challenges that a new baby brings, from the culture shock of nappy changes and sleepless nights to the realisation that time is no longer your own. Now imagine that multiplied by four. This one-off documentary follows the ups and downs of family life for people with quadruplets, meeting families with children of different ages - from babies to 10-year-olds - to reveal the joys, the occasional heartaches and the sacrifices that are necessary when a family expands by four overnight.
Documentary reuniting the various members of ensemble TV shows, films and music acts, and providing fans with a chance to catch up with what their favourite stars have been up to since moving on from the performances that helped them shoot to fame. The remaining members of the Scottish pop act Bay City Rollers reunite for a comeback gig in their hometown of Edinburgh, and reminisce about their 1970s heyday, while the cast of the famous Oxo advertisements get together to recall working with Lynda Bellingham, who died in 2014. Also featured are 1980s reggae outfit Musical Youth, and the `boys' of Walthamstow-based 1990s boy band East 17.
The musician investigates the truth about single mothers who receive benefits and asks whether it really is an easy life, or more a case of a living on the breadline. As one of Britain's two million single parents, Myleene Klass struggles with a stigma she feels is still attached to her single mother status as she raises daughters Ava and Hero. She talks to self-proclaimed `Welfare Queen' Marie Buchanan, an unemployed single mother of eight children who caused outrage when she publicly declared her £26,000 benefits weren't enough. The presenter also heads to North Wales to live with a single mum of three, who is struggling to make ends meet on benefits.
Griff Rhys Jones returns to showcase another selection of hilarious film and TV outtakes rescued from the cutting-room. Among the stars whose gaffes are highlighted in this edition are Elton John, David Beckham and Ricky Gervais, and fumbled takes from the sets of Coronation Street, Mr Selfridge and EastEnders also make an appearance. Plus, mistakes from The One Show demonstrate the perils of live TV, and Jeremy Kyle has a painful encounter with a stray camera.
One-off programme examining how organised crime has moved online in parallel with the rise of internet banking and online shopping, and how one man in particular became prolific in cheating people out of millions. Using data hacks, spam email and malware, criminal gangs are now able to steal account details, then freely trade them on the so-called dark web. Getting personal, they will telephone their victims convincing them to transfer money into an account they control, or will extract personal information which allows them to clear bank security and takeover bank or credit card accounts. One man has taken this fraud to another level. Every day he calls the banks masquerading as a different customer. Dubbed by detectives Mr Posh he is a master of disguise and accents. He impersonates the voice of everyone from an Asian businessman to a female pensioner. Mr Posh has tricked the banks, traumatised his victims and stolen tens of thousands of pounds in one day.
Another collection of TV appearances by stars before they became household names. This edition features such famous faces as Sheridan Smith, Daniel Craig, Idris Elba, Paloma Faith, Bradley Walsh and Stephen Fry as you have never seen them before. There are further surprises to be had in the celebrity video booth as stars including Arabella Weir, Judy Parfitt, Neil Dudgeon, Danny John Jules and Emmerdale's Meg Johnson face up to their TV past.
Documentary exploring the rise in British domestic CCTV use through the extraordinary footage captured by home surveillance cameras, and the dramatic, funny and bizarre stories of those behind - and in front of - the lens. From mysterious acts of car vandalism in a picturesque village to a decade-long neighbourhood dispute and an outrageous garden robbery, this film explores the growing impact of domestic CCTV on our lives.
ITV are switching off all their channels for one hour today to give you the opportunity to get out and get active with I Am Team GB. It could be the nation's biggest free sports day! Go to IAmTeamGB.com for more information. This is the 1 minute 30 second start and 30 second end of the hour of no programming across ITV's UK channels. I'm uploading this just for a few days for those that are interested! I believe, excluding strikes, this is the first time ITV has voluntarily shut down all it's channels, and all of them displayed these messages during 09:30 and 10:30 on Saturday 27th August on a repeated loop. Why not also take the time to try out a new sport in the wake of the Olympics!
The gold-medal winning Paralympic athlete takes a rare break in her extensive training regime to fulfil a childhood dream - to swim with wild dolphins. Since the moment she first learned to swim at the age of three, Ellie has been inspired by the prospect of one day taking to the water alongside these ocean-bound mammals. However, an intense fear of open water means she has never dived in the ocean. Now, she sets out on a journey to conquer her phobias, one that takes her from Cardigan Bay in Wales to southern Mozambique, and the coastal waters of Ponta do Ouro. Along the way, she offers swimming lessons to young orphans, meets champion free-diver Hanli Prinsloo, and has an unexpected encounter with migrating humpback whales.
On 17 August 2016, Sarah Williams and Katrina Walsh were found guilty of the murder of Sadie Hartley. This dramatic new ITV documentary tells the gripping story of how detectives solved this truly vicious and shocking murder - from the first call to the crime scene, through to the convictions of the killers.
Richard Carpenter takes a seat at the piano to celebrate some of the musical hits he achieved alongside his sister Karen between 1969 and 1983. Over the course of 13 years, the California-born pair recorded 11 albums, 31 singles, and a selection of TV specials, and hit the top of the US charts with three number-one releases. However, their career was cut short by Karen's death in 1983, as the result of heart failure brought on her eating disorder. This programme charts the highs and devastating lows of the brother-sister duo's remarkable time in the limelight, and makes use of a new ITV poll revealing which Carpenters' song has been voted the UK's favourite. Features contributions by the Carpenters' friends and collaborators, including Burt Bacharach and Petula Clark, and famous fans such as Nicole Scherzinger, the Corrs, and Myleene Klass.
“We’ve been begging our Government for 15 years… and we’re told it’s classified, top secret, you can’t know more details about the death of your Dad.” - Brett Eagleson, whose father Bruce died in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks Fifteen years after 9/11, this new documentary for ITV investigates serious concerns that the real story surrounding that fateful day is yet to be told. Ever since the attacks, conspiracy theories - some credible and some wacky - have persisted about what actually took place. Among those who contribute is Jimmy Walter, a millionaire businessman, who still believes that the attacks were staged by the US government to benefit the defence industry. Dylan Avery, who made ‘Loose Change,’ a documentary that questioned many of the official explanations about 9/11, tells the programme that many of the issues he raised have still not been adequately explained. But aside from these theories, the documentary asks how much is still to be revealed about the events of that day. It contains allegations from victims' families that the US administration has put its relationship with Saudi Arabia above the lives of their loved ones, and from former insiders who say how they believe the attacks could have been prevented and that mistakes made by the various intelligence agencies have been buried to protect them from further criticism. Jimmy Walter’s explanation for the collapse of the Twin Towers is that they were brought down by explosives and the images of the planes crashing into the buildings were computer graphics. He believes the US government had plenty of reasons for orchestrating such an attack. He says: “The military was getting their funding cut, the CIA was getting their funding cut." While his claims may sound like fantasy, others believe that the truth of what happened that sunny Tuesday morning still hasn’t been adequately revealed. Dylan Avery’s Loose Change documentary attracted millions of
Documentary exploring the changing face of neighbours, illustrating both bad behaviour and some of the more objectionable properties to live next door to. Some of the less-than-neighbourly behaviour featured includes a resident who attacked his neighbour on YouTube and a homeowner who discovered their front lawn had been secretly purchased by their neighbours. The programme also illustrates some undesirable amenities to have on the doorstep, from a round-the-clock abattoir to the ghostly rumble of a night-time tube - and one homeowner who was shocked to see a block of flats being erected right at the bottom of their garden.
As a tiny primordial dwarf, Nick Smith is not your average 21 year old. His mum has to buy him baby clothes and his younger brother towers over him. Despite the challenges, Nick is determined to fulfil his life's ambitions.
The heart-breaking stories of refugee orphans across Europe, including two children - Nagham and Mohamed - from the Syrian city of Aleppo, whose home is now a small tent in a derelict petrol station in northern Greece. The film also goes undercover to document the case of a 15-year-old Syrian boy who is imprisoned with adults in Greece and says he has been denied medical care for shotgun wounds, as he tries to be reunited with his parents in Turkey. Narrated by Caroline Catz.
Documentary featuring dash-cam video footage of a host of astonishing accidents, spectacular smashes and enthralling escapes from roads all over the world
A mum recalls waving her small daughter, Annette, off to school, jollying her along in case she missed the bus. Annette, waved back and went on her way. “That was the last time I saw her.” It was 21 October 1966, in the Welsh mining village of Aberfan. At 9.15am, 150 tons of dense, soaking-wet coal spoil, a mass of slurry, slipped from a National Coal Board tip and engulfed the Pantglas Junior School. Annette was one of 116 children, along with 28 adults, who died. This hugely affecting documentary, without narration, lets the women of the Aberfan Young Wives club tell their stories of catastrophic loss. “I used to go up to the cemetery and sit there in the dark,” says one mother, who could barely cope with her bereavement. The culpable National Coal Board eventually paid £500 for the loss of each child. Summary Documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan colliery spoil tip collapse by meeting the group of mothers who have met every week since the disaster. On October 21, 1966, thousands of tonnes of mud, rock and coal waste crashed down the side of Mynydd Merthyr and into the village of Aberfan, South Wales. Homes were destroyed, and Pantgal Junior School was crushed under the debris, adding 116 children to the 28 adults who died that day. Making use of archive footage and first-hand testimonies, this film details how the women of the community developed a decades-long bond that helped them deal with their grief.
Actor David Harewood embarks on a personal three-year journey across Britain, Jamaica and Crimea following the creation of a major new statue of a woman who has always been a heroine of his, Mary Seacole - who is renowned for her work supporting sick and wounded servicemen during the Crimean War, as well as combatting racial prejudice. The statue of Mary Seacole is the first ever statue of a historical figure who was a woman of colour to be erected in Britain.
Samuell McKenzie has ambitions of Hollywood superstardom but, following the breakdown of his relationship with the mother of his child, he finds his dreams confined by the walls of his parents' home. The McKenzies are a warm if eccentric West Indian family spanning three generations, able to turn the smallest drama into a crisis. In this pilot episode, Samuell gets an unexpected visit from his ex-girlfriend at his workplace, so he and his partner in crime Ian seek revenge on her new boyfriend. Meanwhile, little sister Angel shows how names can be misleading and Granddad bumps into an old face, re-igniting an old rivalry.
Comedy pilot. Three-man grime group Dropperz had a hit about a year ago, but have struggled to match it ever since. Their opportunistic record boss Dani has run out of patience with them after a series of lacklustre follow-up tracks and farcical headlines, and is thus unwilling to waste any more money on them. Group leader Flashman and his pals hope to convince Dani that their new track is a hit by putting together a decent music video, but what follows is a race against time to shoot the video at her house before she and her daughter return home. Can the guys overcome a series of hilarious mishaps and pull it off?
Sorry, I Didn't Know is a classic panel show with a twist and is hosted by Jimmy Akingbola. Two teams of comedians (Chizzy Akudolu, Jo Martin, Jimmy James Jones, Toby Williams, Paul Chowdhry, Judi Love) will take viewers on a tour of black history across the globe. Insightful, educational. bold, tongue-in-cheek and above all very funny, the teams will battle over four rounds as they unveil some interesting historical facts.
Jason Lewis presents this faux-factual and far-fetched mockumentary, offering up 'facts' so surreal they could even be true. Are we all connected to everything?
A countdown of the King's 20 greatest hits, from Heartbreak Hotel to Hound Dog, It's Now or Never to Jailhouse Rock, as voted for by the British public. The programme, narrated by Zoe Ball, features archive footage and home movies, and contributions by different generations of stars who have been influenced by him, including Michael Buble, Cliff Richard, Cerys Matthews and Engelbert Humperdinck. There's also an interview with Elvis's ex-wife Priscilla Presley and stories from a host of songwriters, backing singers and musicians who worked with him
The story of the First World War poets Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen and Robert Graves, using their diaries and letters to tell the inside story of the war in their own words.
Warwick Davis explores the massive popularity of JK Rowling's wizarding world, with exclusive access to the cast and creators of new film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
This documentary explores the incredible world of competitive memory. The average human brain is capable of remembering just four things at a time, so how are some people able to remember four hundred? This programme follows a group of British hopefuls as they take on the challenge of competing against the world's leading memory athletes at the World Memory Championships in China. How will they measure up?
One-off special featuring last year's I'm a Celeb top girls Vicky Pattison and Ferne McCann as they head off on a road trip along Italy's stunning Amalfi coast. The two reality stars are now the best of friends since their jungle experience, so what better way to unwind after the biggest year of their lives than a girly road trip? The pals definitely make their presence known as they try their hands at some of the local activities, including milking a buffalo, tackling some traditional dancing in traditional costumes and joining a local lemon farmer to find out first hand how limoncello is made. The girls also attempt jet boarding with different degrees of success!
Brand new revealing documentary from John Pilger. Combining rare archive footage and interviews, the film reveals a build-up to war by the US on the doorstep of China.
Two of the world's greatest voices join forces for an evening of extraordinary music.
When Phillip Met Prince Philip: 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a brand new and unique documentary, which sees Phillip Schofield talking to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in the 60th Anniversary year of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). As The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award enters a landmark year, Phillip explores the work of the Charity through exclusive access to many major celebratory events, as well as speaking to members of the Royal Family, including The Duke of Edinburgh and The Earl and Countess of Wessex about their involvement. As well as attending a special Gold Award Presentation in the garden at Buckingham Palace, Phillip will look back at the early days of the DofE and gain a close perspective on The Duke of Edinburgh’s work and the dedicated effort the Charity makes in supporting the development of young people all over the world. Phillip will meet The Duke of Edinburgh as he reflects on the achievement award he set up in 1956 and talks about its positive impact on the young people who take part, and he will also speak with The Earl and Countess of Wessex about the global reach of the DofE as well as their own roles in the continuing success of the Charity. Additionally, to mark its 60th year, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has created a one-time-only Diamond Challenge and thrown its doors wide open to applicants of all ages, whether newcomers or former participants, encouraging them – Phillip Schofield included, who undertakes a wing walk - to carry out their own personal ‘challenge’ so that they can raise money for the DofE Charity and receive a special Diamond Anniversary Challenge Pin. 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a unique celebration of the six decades’ worth of work of the DofE, designed to encourage personal discovery and self-reliance, with millions of young people spanning 141 countries and territories having done their DofE since 1956; and where, in the UK alone, over 2.5 million
Nearly three decades after the Hillsborough disaster, reporter Peter Marshall - who was there on the day 96 people died - examines new evidence behind some of the shocking headlines and stories that smeared the Liverpool fans in 1989. In a special edition, this documentary in the Exposure strand also investigates concerns about how survivors, witnesses and their testimony were treated.
This brand new film for ITV follows HRH Prince Harry on his return to Lesotho, in Africa, to continue the work of Sentebale, the charity he set up in the country a decade ago. Prince Harry first travelled to the little known kingdom of Lesotho 12-years ago, shadowed by broadcaster Tom Bradby. It was there, after seeing the country’s disadvantaged children, that the Prince decided to follow in the humanitarian footsteps of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, and set up Sentebale (translated as Forget Me Not), which provides care, support and education to youth affected by HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana. This film will see Prince Harry set off on an unforgettable adventure, where cameras will bear witness to his travels through the beautiful and challenging scenery to remote locations with his deeply personal aim of discovering the stories that he wants to tell to the world. The film will also capture the moment that Prince Harry is reunited with Mutsu, a local teenager who the Prince met on his first visit to Lesotho, and with whom he has since remained in regular contact, both knowing firsthand what is was like growing up without a parent. Prince Harry said: “The last 10 years that I’ve been coming here, every single time we turn up somewhere, they’re always singing, it’s never shake hands, it’s sing, dance, embarrass yourself. Everywhere I look I can hear songs from 10 years ago in my head. To me, that’s what this country is about, you just feel welcome everywhere you go.” Featuring footage of Prince Harry getting his hands dirty helping out with the charity’s work on the ground and interacting with the local children, the film will discover how the Prince has come to have such an understanding of their problems and how this led him to set up his own initiative, with the aim of supporting orphans and vulnerable children and helping them through education. Also, in an interview with Bradby, the Prince will reveal his m
Paul O’Grady’s Favourite Fairy Tales “It’s only when you get older that you wonder where did this come from, how did you invent a magic mirror, seven dwarves in a diamond mine, and why do children today, hundreds of years later, still find them fascinating?” Paul O’Grady travels to Germany and into the world of his fairy tale heroes – the Brothers Grimm. This is a world that inspired the children’s films we have all grown up with, but as Paul discovers, like with all forms of magic, there’s more to fairy tales than first meets the eye. On fairy tales, Paul says: “My first memory of a fairy tale is me dad taking me to the Essoldo (cinema) in Birkenhead to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. And we only got as far as the opening credits and the queen walking up the steps and the music to magic mirror on the wall, and I screamed the place down and I had to be taken out.” Paul explores the landscapes, picture-book castles and chocolate-box villages that inspired his favourite stories; from the land of the Seven Dwarfs to the castle where a Rapunzel is said to have been held. Paul says: “I’ve always found fairy tales intriguing - stories of cursed princesses, evil queens, charming princes, and above all, a happy ending. For years I’ve been playing those well-known characters on stage in panto, and children love them. So I became fascinated by the origins of the tales.” Amidst this fantasy world of wonder, magic and enchantment, there’s a real life narrative of how Paul’s own favourite stories - Cinderella, Little Red Riding hood, Snow White, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty - were put together and how they have evolved over the centuries. This is a story of darkness as well as light that’s as fascinating as the fairy tales themselves.
A tribute to former Coronation Street star Jean Alexander, who died in October, featuring contributions from former colleagues William Roache, Michael Le Vell and Sally Dynevor, who also enjoy watching classic moments in a special recreation of Stan and Hilda Ogden's famous living room. Younger members of the Corrie cast also celebrate Hilda's legacy and famous fans, including Paul O'Grady, provide their own memories.
Pompeii with Michael Buerk is a brand new documentary which 'resurrects' a city famously buried under volcanic ash almost 2,000 years ago, using cutting edge CGI and historical expertise to lift Pompeii from the ashes and bring it back to life. Drawing on the expertise of world-class experts and leading CGI animators, the one-hour programme will recreate ancient Pompeii as a photorealistic virtual city. Buerk will take viewers through 24 hours in the city – from the commute to work in the morning, to brutal sports at noon and a plenitude of vices by night. The stories of how people lived will be underpinned by archaeological research, and access to the very latest 3D terrain mapping of this ancient city. Pompeii has fascinated and inspired for many years, and now, using the latest research and technology, viewers will be able to discover the city more closely than ever before, providing a valuable and vivid picture of what it was like to live in Roman times. Pompeii with Michael Buerk: the city frozen for millennia by a volcanic eruption, and now revived for television.
The dramatic story of the 1991/92 Football League Division One season - the final campaign before the Premier League began. Leeds United overcame fierce rivals Manchester United to emerge as champions, thanks to a certain Frenchman named Eric Cantona, but behind the scenes, the makeup of English League football was to change forever.
Downton Abbey’s Mr Carson may have hung up his butler’s jacket for good, but even as his final scenes were being shot, actor Jim Carter was already at work on a remarkable and long-cherished film about the King of Skiffle, 1950s singer Lonnie Donegan. In Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me, the actor shares his life-long passion, which began aged 11 when he saw Lonnie play at a seaside variety theatre on a summer holiday, as he tells the story of his profound impact on pop culture and a generation of British musicians who went on to conquer the world.
Documentary going behind the scenes as eminent restaurant The Ivy undergoes its first major renovation in 25 years. The programme follows director Fernando Peire and executive chef Gary Lee as they oversee the London institution's re-launch. Features interviews with clientele, including Calvin Klein, Dame Joan Collins, Maggi Hambling, Ronald Harwood, Tracey Emin and Julian Fellowes.
The documentary features interviews with former England manager Terry Venables, defender Stuart Pearce, goalkeeper David Seaman and striker Teddy Sheringham. Highlights on the field also included Paul Gascoigne’s individual brilliance against Scotland, Stuart Pearce’s moment of redemption against Spain and the all-round excellence of England’s demolition of the Dutch.
Eric and Ernie devotee Miranda Hart celebrates the incomparable comedy duo as she takes a look back at their top twenty greatest TV moments, ranked by comedy actors and comedians.
Since he was an 11-year-old boy in rainy Northumberland, Robson Green has dreamed of living on a desert island. Now, 40 years later he gets his chance on a tiny desert island in the South China Sea. But will it be the paradise that he's imagined, or will it be something else entirely? Cameras follow his life-changing experience
A look at how dogs have become part of human life and the closest of companions. An example of this special relationship is the amazing story of a cliff-diving Jack Russell.
How and why dogs have become such good working companions, including Midge, the world's first police Chihuahua, and Joey, a sheepdog from the Cotswolds. Mother-of-four Toni Curtis gives her remarkable account of the fateful day when she was swept out to sea off the north coast of Wales and how she owes her life to the Newfoundland dog that saved her life.
While dogs are said to share more than 99 per cent of their DNA with grey wolves, recent research has indicated that this link might actually be the key to why dogs have become the perfect family pet. The pack mentality of their lupine ancestors remains in domestic dogs, inspiring what seems to be a fierce loyalty to their human families,
Fans from around the globe share anecdotes about how Billy Connolly inspired them, with contributions from Judi Dench, David Tennant, Andy Murray, Elton John and Peter Kay.
After dazzling the Britain’s Got Talent judges with his incredible mind-reading skills last year Lance Corporal Richard Jones became the first magician ever to win BGT and got a standing ovation from a Royal Variety Performance audience.Now He fronts his own special, entertaining Army troops with morale-boosting magic and visiting the BGT auditions to perform a trick for Alesha and Amanda.
One-off documentary following the story of former Royal Marines commando Andy Grant, who set out on a journey to become the world's fastest amputee over 10 kilometres.
With the recent news that Prince Philip is stepping away from public duties, Alan Titchmarsh looks back on the Duke's work and life to date. Alan Titchmarsh has interviewed Prince Philip on several occasions and was granted one of his last formal interviews, gaining a rare insight into the mind of the man who is known as a moderniser of the Royal family and is the longest serving consort in British history. Alan sees the Duke off duty post retirement at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, hears about the Duke from those closest to him, celebrates 70 years of the Prince's royal duty from naval officer to Queen's consort and looks ahead to what this significant moment means for the monarchy.
It was one of the most notorious murders of the 20th Century. On 7 November 1974, nanny Sandra Rivett was bludgeoned to death at the family home of Lord Lucan in London. Lady Lucan, who was also attacked, identified her husband as the assailant, but he disappeared and has never been found. In a fascinating one-off documentary, Lady Lucan gives her first TV interview on the subject in more than 30 years and suggests her husband ‘went mad with the pressure’ after he lost an expensive custody battle for their three children. ‘Everybody who knew him thinks that he committed suicide.’
Documentary which sees a group of male celebrities recreating the striptease from the film. This time it is all in aid of raising awareness of men's health issues. 20 years after The Full Monty was first released in cinemas, ITV brings us The Real Full Monty – a 90-minute documentary to not only mark the anniversary of the classic movie, but also to raise awareness of men’s cancers. How? By stripping. Resident choreographer Ashley Banjo has joined forces with Alexander Armstrong to convince a game bunch of celebrities to remove every last scrap of clothing at the London Palladium in homage to the classic film.
As Britain battles tough economic times, we step inside Poundland. Filmed over the 12 months since the vote to Brexit, we’ll meet the pound shop customers who have become more bargain-hungry than ever.
Documentary about the remarkable transformation of Kate Middleton, the seemingly ordinary young woman now destined to be Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other realms. From comparatively modest circumstances, the Middleton family could not be more different from the royal family. Yet this is exactly what Prince William wanted - a royal life combined with comfortable marital stability and a continuation of the easier relationship with the British people that was started by his mother, Princess Diana. The couple met at St Andrew's University in 2001 and after several ups and downs were married at Westminster Abbey in 2011, watched by an estimated 300 million people around the world. Featuring interviews with royal commentators Sir Anthony Seldon, Ferdinand Mount, Catherine Mayer, Emily Nash, Katie Nichol and Sarah Bradford.
New documentary marking 20 years since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Prince William and Prince Harry of Wales talk openly about their mother and her enduring influence.
May 2017 - a suicide bomber targets a pop concert in Manchester packed with children and their parents. Twenty two are killed and 59 are seriously injured. This is the powerful and emotional story of some of the people at the heart of the events of that night and how they've coped in the following 100 days. From the police, paramedics and medical teams - to those remembering loved ones and those rebuilding lives. Among others we meet the father left paralysed after being struck by 22 separate pieces of shrapnel determined never to live life as a victim; the police officer reunited for the first time with the little girl whose life she saved; the badly injured teenager who lost his best friend and who will now take her place and walk her mother down the aisle This is a film about people and a city caught up in that terrible event who refuse to be defined by terror.
This new documentary focuses on a defining moment in the British consciousness - the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales - and tells the story of the day through the memories of those who played a part in it, many of whom are speaking for the first time. Marking 20 years since the funeral on September 6, 1997, the documentary provides a minute-by-minute account of what went into a day when a million people lined the streets of London, while more than 30 million watched on British television and 2.5 billion around the world. Narrated by Kate Winslet, this film tells the story of that day from the chime of the tenor bell marking Diana’s departure from Kensington Palace on a lonely gun carriage to the remarkable journey of the hearse along a deserted motorway to her final resting place at her family home of Althorp. Those interviewed include Sir Malcolm Ross, the senior Buckingham Palace courtier who was responsible for the planning and execution of the funeral in just five days; Captain Richard Williams, the chief pallbearer; Martin Neary, the musical director of Westminster Abbey; Graham Craker, Prince William and Prince Harry’s former Royal Protection Officer; Lisa Webb, who arranged the floral tributes from the two young princes for their mother’s coffin; as well as reporters, police and some of the people who joined the crowds. Their extraordinary testimonies are illustrated with archive footage from the time, some of which has never been seen before. The writer and director of the programme is multi-award-winning filmmaker Leslie Woodhead, whose previous productions with Finestripe for ITV include the Bafta-nominated The Day Kennedy Died and The Day They Dropped the Bomb.
A two-hour celebration of the finest commercials ever made, including classics from days gone by to the best of modern British ads, some from across the world and others online.
Documentary following the work of the London Regional Fraud Team to stop the criminal activity of an eastern European gang making millions of pounds from fraudulent transactions targeting customers of online site eBay. The gang have conned thousands of victims out of money by using multiple accounts and fake emails purporting to be from the site itself, and then used their ill-gotten gains to fund a luxurious lifestyle. Detectives place the gang under surveillance, soon uncovering a complex money-laundering network, and gather evidence for months until the time is right to launch raids on properties across the south east of England.
Actress and presenter, Lisa Riley lost a remarkable 12 stone in 16 months through diet and exercise, however, this has left her with masses of excess skin that she is now very determined to have removed. Lisa says: “I want to rip it off. I hate it so much. I’ve worked my arse off to be this person of health and physique, yet, how on earth am I supposed to feel happy about being left with this? It’s visually disgusting and I don’t want it anymore.” Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK are obese and 16 months ago, Actress, Lisa Riley was one of them. But faced with the threat of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, she has turned her life around. Some suspect Lisa has had secret bariatric surgery, but in this film, we witness just how she has lost her weight, through diet and exercise, losing 12 stone and going from a size 28 to a 12. But Lisa’s dream body has turned into a nightmare, with extreme weight loss leaving an unwanted legacy - masses of unsightly excess skin. Lisa says: “There’s been moments over the past, maybe 6 or 7 months, where I’ve got to the point and I’ve gone, should I have lost all this weight? I really feel I’ve been left with the booby prize!” Lisa is part of a Baggy Body Club, an ever-growing number of people faced with the same shocking side effect of excess skin, who are all determined to do something about it. She tells the group: “After all this weight loss, I’ve been left with an overwhelming amount of saggy skin, its everywhere, I get angry, I get annoyed, I get frustrated but now it’s getting upsetting and it’s now getting painful.” Adding: “For the first time I feel like I’m not alone, I love my family and friends more than anything, but they don’t know what I feel like when I look in the mirror, everybody here, really does.” In this personal and revealing documentary, we follow Lisa as she continues her strict healthy lifestyle, copes with the baggy body she has been left wi
Denise Van Outen counts down her top twenty most famous sartorial slip-ups, taking a lighthearted look at some of the most shocking and hilarious celebrity wardrobe malfunctions.
Eight Brits, some well over 30 stone, are travelling to the world's only plus-size friendly hotel, The Resort in the Bahamas. For years they've been ashamed of their bodies, but at The Resort, the sun loungers are supersize, the beds are reinforced with steel and the guests can strip off without humiliation. Cameras follow them as they confront their deep-rooted body issues, before heading home to change their lives for the better
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are two of the world's most celebrated voices, and tonight they join forces for an unmissable night of entertainment. Michael Ball is an Olivier award-winning star of the stage, and a popular radio and TV presenter. Alfie Boe is one of the nation's favourite tenors and has performed on some of the world's greatest opera stages as well as leading the cast of Les Miserables. Last year, the duo recorded a debut album titled Together, which was the best-selling album of 2016. In this one-off TV special, the pair perform some of their favourite songs as well as singing against each other in a musical battle.
In a celebration of the 70th anniversary of The Queen and Prince Philip's wedding day in November 1947, Alexander Armstrong discovers how post-war Britain pulled off the event.
Ross Kemp spends ten days inside HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow - one of the oldest and toughest prisons in the world. Arriving in handcuffs and processed as a prisoner, Kemp then has exclusive access to every part of this Victorian prison. He works with violent prisoners wielding knives in the jail's kitchen, joins the security team on a cell search in the constant battle against drug smuggling and is confronted with an arsenal of home-made weapons, concealed in eye-watering places. In an attempt to understand why Britain's prison population has doubled in the past 25 years and whether or not prison still works, Kemp explores all aspects of life behind bars. He meets a murderer finishing a life sentence and preparing for life on the outside, and takes on his most challenging interview yet when he comes face-to-face with a sex offender in the prison's E-Hall.
Amid rumours of an engagement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, this documentary charts the history of their romance and focuses on the woman whom the prince wants to marry.
When 16-year-old Becky Watts went missing in 2015, it sparked a major police investigation to find the teenager. But only two people knew where she was - her stepbrother Nathan and his girlfriend Shauna. Here, Susanna Reid gains unprecedented access to police interview room footage to reveal the strategy and skill involved in catching Becky's killers. There is also first-person testimony from some of the officers, and Susanna talks to Becky's family about the impact of this appalling crime
This one-off documentary looks at the fascinating phenomenon of football stickers and the incredible stories behind the companies that created them. In 1970, four Italian brothers called Panini launched a football sticker album for the World Cup Finals. The siblings successfully transformed a childhood obsession into a multi-billion-pound industry. When they eventually got taken over by Robert Maxwell, four ambitious Brits decided to jump ship and set up rival firm Merlin. The humble sticker went beyond football and into the realms of music, WWF and even the Royal Family, with huge numbers of stickers still collected today.
Piers Morgan meets convicted murderer, Mark Riebe, a killer who has confessed multiple times to the abduction and murder of thirteen young women along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Though he is incarcerated for just one murder - and has since withdrawn all his confessions - police believe Mark Riebe is a serial killer – and one of the worst in Florida’s history. Using Mark’s own extraordinary video and audio confessions, news archive and testimony from his victim’s families, Piers explores the mind of Mark Riebe and asks what sort of man could cruelly murder these young women and then taunt the families of his victims and the police for nearly twenty years with his game of cat and mouse.
Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo battle it out to produce the ultimate Christmas festive menu, creating scrumptious starters, magnificent mains and delectable desserts. This special one-off sees Gordon and Gino going head to head to lay on a spectacular festive banquet for deserving members of the public and emergency services who have risked their lives in horrendous circumstances this year such as terror attacks and the tragedy of Grenfell Tower. The stars lending Gordon and Gino a hand in the kitchen are former Spice Girl Geri Horner, singer and actress Martine McCutcheon, rapper Professor Green, news reader Kay Burley, Emmerdale’s Chris Bisson and actor Larry Lamb.
A one-off stand-up show in which some of television's finest funny people let it all out as they describe what annoys them most about the festive season.
Al Murray is joined at his very own Christmas house party by an audience of celebrity guests where fun, games and music come together in what promises to be a memorable night.
Singing superstar Alfie Boe leads the congregation of St Elisabeth's Church in Greater Manchester in a traditional Christmas Eve carol service. The celebrations include festive performances from Nadine Coyle, formerly of Girls Aloud; soul singer Alexander O'Neal, Howard Hewett of Shalamar, pianist Alexis French, and West End stars Ruthie Henshall and Natasha Barnes.
Paddy McGuinness presents an awards show paying homage to the greatest ever clips from the last 50-plus years of TV history. Which TV memory will prove to be the most enduring?
A one-off documentary that follows the emotional journey of six individuals as they attempt to achieve the one thing that could change their lives - control of their stammer. A lorry driver, a teacher, a pharmacist, a professional photographer, and two school boys have all agreed to undergo a course that claims that it can transform a stammerer's speech in just four days. The course uses physical and psychological techniques and can be life-changing, but it is not for the faint-hearted.
Sara Cox and Ben Fogle reveal the top 100 dog breeds in Britain, having surveyed 10,000 people on the type of canine they own. Famous faces including Geri Halliwell, Simon Gregson, Gabby Logan, Michael Ball, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby introduce viewers to their four-legged friends, and Prince Harry also makes an appearance during the countdown
Which walk is the nation's favourite? Julia Bradbury and Ore Oduba present a guide to the finest 100 walks in the country as voted for by the British public.
In February 1993 an unprecedented crime shocked Britain and reverberated around the world. Denise’s son, two-year-old James Bulger was abducted from a shopping centre in Liverpool and brutally murdered by two 10-year-old boys. Trevor McDonald broke the news to the nation in his role as anchor of ITV’s News at Ten.
Susanna Reid goes behind bars in America to meet murder convicts who killed when they were children - to investigate whether they should ever be freed.
Cab driver John Worboys is thought to have attacked more than 100 women. The parole board says he is now fit to be released, less than 10 years after he was convicted for drugging and sexually assaulting 12 of those victims. Susanna Reid tells the story of the taxi cab rapist, talking to some of his victims, those who knew him and the people who want to know if he is really no longer a threat.
Fiona Bruce revisits the murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common in July 1992, uncovering what happened on that fateful day and the difficulties posed by the case.
This landmark documentary tells the story of people who were directly affected by the wave of terror attacks that shook Britain across a period of four months in 2017.
In this intensely moving and definitive one-hour documentary, Trevor McDonald travels America to cover a story he has always wanted to explore: the life of the Civil Rights icon, Martin Luther King. Starting with the monumental ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech in Washington, this films sees McDonald discover how King became a Civil Rights leader almost by accident. He visits Alabama and the cities of Montgomery, Birmingham and Selma, where King was met with the ugly face of bigotry and violence. He goes to King’s first married home, and to the motel in Memphis, Tennessee where he was assassinated. Made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s death in April 1968, McDonald interviews King’s key allies veteran singer Harry Belafonte, Congressman John Lewisand Ambassador Andrew Young. He tracks down rarely interviewed women who helped King behind the scenes such as his assistant Willie Pearl Mackey King – speaking for the first time on British television - who typed up the address that became known as the ‘I Have A Dream’ speech. He finds the child protestors and young students who risked their own lives to support their hero as he fought for Civil Rights. McDonald uncovers new sides to the story. He reads chilling excerpts from the Georgia Code Book of 1933 a book that included petty rules governing the segregation of every aspect of black lives, when King was growing up. He discovers the words ‘I Have A Dream’ were off the cuff, never intended to be in the speech. He meets a former member the Ku Klux Klan who confesses in a different life he would have targeted McDonald, because of the colour of his skin. He interviews an expert on the horrors of lynching in 20th century America, and asks black role models Naomi Campbell, General Colin Powell and the Reverend Al Sharpton what Martin Luther King means to them.
Caroline Quentin meets some of the country's ugliest pets. She'll learn about their unique personalities and meet each pet's devoted and quirky owners.
One of the biggest and boldest TV hits of 2017 is back! A fresh set of stars learn a new super-sized version of the sexy routine from scratch before stripping fully nude for the nation.
Eight female celebrities gear up for the performance of their lives and an unforgettable - and very special - one-off show.
Forty years on from the first wave of foreign footballers, this is the story of those pioneering players and their legacy.
This feature-length documentary examines the journey of Larry Grayson from a childhood of poverty in the industrial Midlands to the very top in British entertainment.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II talks to Sir David Attenborough about her ambitious legacy project the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy which aims to create a global network of protected forests in each of the 53 Commonwealth countries. The programme is based on a project called The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a plan to create a network of forest conservation projects dedicated to the Queen in all 53 countries of the Commonwealth. Prince Charles, as well as Princes William and Harry, have all been helping to promote the canopy scheme across the world from the Caribbean to Canada and from Australia to Africa. The programme also follows film-maker and campaigner Angelina Jolie, who helped with the canopy project in Namibia – where one of her children was born.
Documentary of a year in the life of HRH Camilla Duchess of Cornwall. Family, friends and those who know her best discuss Britain's most private royal.
Documentary. On the 20th anniversary of Dr Harold Shipman's arrest, detectives speak for the first time to reveal how Britain's most prolific serial killer got away with murder.
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to wed, we go behind the scenes of Britain's most iconic royal weddings with Trevor McDonald and Julie Etchingham.
Documentary special which charts Prince Harry's journey from a childhood touched by grief through his active service in Afghanistan and up to his wedding.
In this special one-off documentary, host Bradley Walsh relates the history of the London Palladium and how it came to be one of Britain's most famous theatres. Bradley goes behind the scenes to discover the Palladium's history, its backstage secrets, and meets many of the stars who have performed on its stage through the years. While on his journey, Bradley also unearths some long-lost footage of Morecambe and Wise and premieres some rare archive footage that has never been broadcast before.
Alexander Armstrong looks back on the coronation for the 65th anniversary, and introduces some of the best quality colour footage of the event that survives to this day. Trevor McDonald, Len Goodman, Michael Crawford and Alison Steadman share their memories of the festivities, while royal insiders including Prince Michael of Kent recall being directly involved in the historic moment.
Marking the first anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy, this one-off special focuses on the survivors' stories, piecing together the timeline of the tragic events that unfolded. Starting at the first report of the blaze at 12.54am on June 14 and continuing through to the moment the London Fire Brigade brought the fire under control 24 hours later, this film provides a vivid insight into the tragedy by using the testimony of survivors, eyewitnesses, people that lost loved ones and a firefighter
This documentary goes behind bars to show the inside story of the prison system using dramatic footage filmed in jails by inmates.
To mark what would have been Nelson Mandela's 100th birthday in 2018, Sir Trevor McDonald is back in South Africa where he conducted one of television's most historic interviews.
When 11-year-old Rhys Jones was shot dead on his way home from weekly football practice in 2007, his family were left shattered and police were left with a case that seemed impenetrable. But when certain names were mentioned again and again, the police planted secret bugs in the homes of these gang members. Here, Susanna Reid gains unprecedented access to the subsequent recordings, where those responsible admit their part and the lengths they would go to cover up the crime. She also talks to Rhys's parents, Mel and Steve, about the impact of this appalling crime
A brand new one-off ITV event will capture the NHS Choir being joined by popstars and celebrities in a unique, live singalong celebrating the NHS 70th anniversary. On the 4th July 2018, the night before the NHS's 70th birthday, a host of famous stars will assemble to raise much-needed cash for the service.
Phil Tufnell looks back on some of sport's most shameful moments of cheating. Celebrities, comedians and sports stars give their own take on the dark and devious side of sport.
Chris and Kem travel the length of the UK in their pimped-up car, smartphone in hand accepting and reacting in real time to challenges that are sent to them via social media.
Piers Morgan interviews President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One during the president's controversial visit to the UK.
This new documentary tells the inside story of how detectives from Lancashire Police investigate serious crimes like armed robbery and domestic assault - from the first call to the crime scene, through to charging the suspects. In this programme, detectives investigate an armed robbery at a remote farmhouse where the owner was tied up and various items stolen including seven hunting rifles and his car. Detectives also seek the truth when a baby is severely injured during a shocking incident of domestic violence.
With extraordinary access to the Court of Appeal, this new documentary aims to provide a close insight into the British legal system as it has never been seen before.
In a ground-breaking documentary, Our Everest Challenge With Ben Fogle & Victoria Pendleton, broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle faces the challenge of a lifetime, alongside his friend and double Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton CBE. For Ben, it is the story of a boyhood dream, to scale Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, at an altitude of 8,848 metres. After two years of preparation, CNN Vision exclusively follows the pair to the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, from where they trek into the Himalayas to Everest Base Camp; here they will acclimatize and hone their skills before making their summit attempt. Ben and Victoria will be guided by world-renowned British mountaineer Kenton Cool, a veteran of twelve Everest summits, more than any other European climber. As they head up the mountain, into the notorious “death zone”, physical exhaustion, extreme conditions and misfortune will test the pair to their limits, 65 years after Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers known to have reached the summit. Since that day in 1953, more than 4000 people have successfully climbed Everest but nearly 300 climbers have died on ‘her’ icy slopes. As Ben and Victoria begin their expedition and face their fears, they know Everest will be life-changing.
Ross Kemp is given exclusive access to armed police and heads out into Birmingham to discover how these officers are dealing with rising numbers of shootings in our cities.
This new one-off documentary in ITV’s Crime & Punishment season tells the story of detective Steve Fulcher, who by questioning serial killer Christopher Halliwell at a burial site elicited a confession to not just that murder but a second too - and in the process destroyed his own career. Presented by Sir Trevor McDonald and featuring new interviews, rare archive footage and reconstructions, this documentary provides a vivid insight into Halliwell’s horrific crimes through the words of the detective leading the investigation, key local journalists and relatives of the victims.
The best bloopers, as presented by late host Denis Norden including clips from nostalgia series Looks Familiar and, of course, flagship show It'll Be Alright on the Night.
John Ware tracks down police officers and former members of the IRA and speaks to relatives of the victims as he tries to find who was behind the Birmingham pub bombings of 1974. He reveals new evidence about the attacks that killed 21 and injured 220, and confronts one of the prime suspects
Documentary examining what happens when police officers charged with keeping the public safe come under attack. The programme features dramatic footage filmed by body cameras worn by officers themselves, from the cops who bravely apprehended Wales's most wanted man, to the officer who was nearly killed by a man wielding a 4ft-long Samurai sword
This new documentary in ITV's Crime and Punishment season tells the story of Janet Holt, who claims that more than 40 years ago she murdered her business partner.
A special programme looking back at the Royal Wedding of HRH Princess Eugenie of York and Mr Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel, Windsor. A look back at the wedding of HRH Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank, which took place at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Similarly to the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in May, Princess Eugenie invited 1,200 members of the public to the event, and a promenade through Windsor followed the ceremony
In this new documentary in ITV’s Crime & Punishment season, Fiona Bruce gains exclusive access to never seen before police tapes from the investigation into army sergeant Emile Cilliers, who attempted to murder his wife by tampering with her parachute.
Moped Muggings: Caught on Camera features some of the most shocking footage of crimes on two wheels. The number of crimes carried out by moped riders has soared. In this programme we’ll not only hear from people caught up in the drama - but watch it unfold. Featuring a courier brutally attacked for his bike, a jeweller who fought back against thieves riding a moped, plus astonishing video of police pursuits. The show also offers insights from former officers and moped crime experts, including advice on how to avoid becoming a victim.
Trevor McDonald investigates the case of serial child killer Beverley Allitt and reflects on how it was reported at the time using interviews, and expert analysis.
Almost six months on from their wedding at Windsor Castle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex set off on their first official royal tour. In this special documentary, ITV's royal editor Chris Ship follows Prince Harry and Meghan on their 16-day trip across the South Pacific, taking in the sights of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. Kicking off with the Invictus Games in Sydney, the programme takes a look at issues highlighted by the tour and which lie close to the prospective parents' hearts
Special documentary telling personal stories of Britain at war, told by the families who bought a poppy from the Tower of London.
Documentary following the stories of four women fighting for a modern, tolerant Iran, and standing up against the religious autocrats ruling the country
Martin Lewis presents a countdown of the 10 issues that he feels are central to young people's understanding of money matters.
Sheridan Smith returns to her hometown of Doncaster where she performs a very special emotional one-off homecoming gig back on the stage where she spent her childhood.
The comedian looks back on 25 years of travelogues from his latest destination - his new home in Florida. The film blends archive footage of Billy's globetrotting adventures with interviews as he settles into his new life in the US, going fishing at dawn, meeting an alligator caller in the Everglades and enjoying time with his wife Pamela. Billy Connolly takes you on a tour of his home in Florida. The journey is intercut with Billy reflecting on 25 years of distinctive and joyful global travelogues.
Features exclusive access to Sir Cliff Richard following one of the toughest periods in his career as he celebrates 60 years in show business.
The presenter is joined by a selection of celebrity guests for this festive special celebrating all the things that go into a perfect Christmas and setting out to answer an important seasonal question - what is the best bit? Each of Alexander's guests makes the case for their favourite part of the holiday, and at the end of the show, the studio audience will cast their votes on which one they think is most important. A house band is on hand to provide some seasonal live music to accompany the festivities.
One of the best-selling groups of all time, with a phenomenal 76 million record sales, The Black Eyed Peas have won the love of the UK and the world. This year will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo celebrate 20 years at the top, and viewers are being invited along to chart their incredible journey. Joanna Lumley presents this very special one-hour spectacular to feature exclusive performances of some of the global super group’s greatest hits. A whole host of international celebrities and faces from the music industry, as well as the friends and family that have shaped their lives, will share their insights into the group and what makes them such a unique and special act. Away from the bright lights on stage, the show will take a look back at how The Black Eyed Peas came to be. Starting with going right back to their childhoods, friends and family share their memories of those early beginnings and how they watched the group grow. The story will pick up from how and when they met, right through to their breakout album Elephunk and the ongoing international success they enjoy today. Returning to Los Angeles, the trio will all be going back to their childhood neighbourhoods. They’ll be taking a trip back to the club where they were discovered - Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip - and first got signed to a record deal. And they’ll also be revisiting the studio where they recorded many of their big hits and reminiscing about that time. Back in the UK, as they take to the stage to perform, there will be surprises in store with some of music's most renowned names joining them for special performances of their biggest hits.
One-off drama following Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's humble beginnings and family life in Nottingham, and how they came together to forge an ice-dancing partnership that would see them secure their place in sporting history with 12 perfect 6.0s at the 1984 Winter Olympics for their famous Bolero routine. Will Tudor and Poppy Lee Friar star as the duo, with Stephen Tompkinson, Anita Dobson, Dean Andrews, Jaime Winstone, Christine Bottomley, Annabelle Apsion and Jo Hartley
End of year round-up where celebrity guests take part in a series of rounds and games to see how much attention they have been paying to the events of the last 12 months.
As ITV's South Bank studios close down after nearly 50 years, a whole heap of celebs become genuinely emotional about the building they call their second home. Some return: Hale and Pace, Sally James, Dickie Davies to reminisce while others tell stories about their shows.
Bradley Walsh tells the story of Britain's most famous puppet stars including Orville, Emu, and Sooty. They were once the stars of Saturday night TV but what has happened since?
Diana, Princess of Wales' death set the British nation thinking about the monarchy, and a strange atmosphere existed throughout the nation in the unstable summer of 1997. Prime minister Tony Blair had just won an election with a landslide majority and the tabloid press were pursuing Diana everywhere. Events were already leading to a full-scale crisis and the sudden and unexpected death of Diana changed the country.
Documentary looking at potholes, which cause rage, rows and roadworks, costing billions of pounds to repair, and are responsible for injuring hundreds of people each year. The road network is being pushed to the limit and for the workers on the frontline, it can be like going into battle. Some councils say they're at financial breaking point, struggling to cope with the pothole problem. An army of workers are working tirelessly to keep the UK's roads safe, but the 'pothole vigilantes' say they've had enough and have taken matters into their own hands.
Presented by Sir Trevor McDonald this brand new and very powerful documentary features exclusive interviews and insights into one of most disturbing murder cases in British criminal history – Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors.
We have long been a nation of dog lovers, but which breed is the country’s favourite in 2019? Britain’s Favourite Dogs is back for the New Year, but this time it’s live as we ask viewers to vote for their favourite breed. Presented by Sara Cox and Ben Fogle, this one-off programme will feature dogs of all shapes and sizes and focus on the wonderful relationships between an owner and their dog. The programme will feature fascinating facts about the heritage, key characteristics and personality traits of every breed in the top 100 chart, as well as a host of famous faces sharing stories about their bond with their four-legged friends. There are currently 217 registered breeds in the UK and we will scour the country to bring viewers the most astonishing, heart-warming and funny doggie tales. Throughout the programme we will run down the chart from 100 to 10 but the final top ten breeds will be decided in the live countdown with the voting open to everyone watching at home. The nation has already been voting and this initial poll has determined which breed of dog has made it into the top ten – but the final ranking will be decided by you, the viewers. In no particular order the top ten breeds you can vote for are: Springer Spaniel Labrador Cocker Spaniel German Shepherd Cockapoo Boxer Staffordshire Bull Terrier Golden Retriever Border Collie Mixed Breed We will also see some famous faces with their beloved dogs as they share with us their canine stories, including King of the Jungle Harry Rednapp with his Bulldog’s Lulu and Barney, Corrie star Sue Cleaver with her Mix breed, George Paws, Rod Stewart’s wife and TV personality Penny Lancaster and her Cavapoo, Bubbles, Martin and Shirley Kemp with their Poodle, Popsey, actress Gemma Atkinson with her Sproodle, Norman and Olympic Gold Medalist Nicola Adams with her Pomeranian, Bailey. It’s a show that celebrates the love we have as a country for dogs, but whic
This new documentary in the Crime & Punishment strand, fronted by Katie Piper, follows the police investigation into the mysterious death of Aimee Spencer, who fell from the window of a seafront flat in Brighton.
Britain is a nation hooked on fast food. We consume 22 million takeaway meals every week and fast food joints are dominating high streets across Britain. In this 90-minute programme, six famous faces have agreed to put their bodies on the line and become guinea pigs in an extreme scientific experiment to find out what our junk food lifestyle is actually doing to us.
Part of ITV’s Crime & Punishment strand, this new documentary fronted by Ross Kemp, goes inside tactical firearms teams and out on the beat with officers to investigate whether or not all police should be armed.
Love Island winner Amber Davies charts her preparation for taking on the role of a lifetime in the West End production of the beloved Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5.
Most people probably think nothing of buying or banking online. But what about when people private information falls into the wrong hands? This documentary has exclusive access to a specialist police unit who go after the gangs responsible for fraud, Britain's fastest growing crime. Here the detectives track a gang stealing hundreds of credit cards, uncover corrupt bank insiders selling account details and tackle an international gang whose members have stolen more than £3million from Britain's cash machines.
Alan Titchmarsh, Amy Walsh, Martin Lewis, Joel Dommett, Daniel Brocklebank Tessa Peake-Jones and London Hughes perform songs from musicals to impress a panel of theatre critics.
In spring 2019 Windsor Castle will have a new royal resident. What can expectant mum Meghan, Duchess of Sussex learn from royal mothers before her? With the announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their first child, this programme looks at what motherhood entails for members of the royal family, including unusual birthing traditions, how to cope with the domestic politics of life with a nanny, and how to juggle mothering and royal duties. The film visits the nanny school in Bath that is the go-to place for royal childcare, and Glamis Castle in Angus, where young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret could escape the glare of the media and the formality of court
Using exclusive footage, eye witness accounts and satellite tracking, this programme follows big weather events, revealing the worst Mother Nature can throw at us.
Susanna Reid gains access to police evidence from the investigation into Joanne Dennehy, one of Britain's most notorious serial killers. Over two weeks in 2013, the then 30-year-old Dennehy murdered three men and attempted to kill two others, becoming one of only three British women ever to be sentenced to spend the rest of her life behind bars. Five years on from Dennehy's conviction, Susanna speaks to the lead detective, the father of her two children and relatives of victims to provide a picture of how an intelligent and privileged young woman transformed into a dangerous psychopath.
Julie Etchingham looks into the murder of Jill Dando, who was shot dead on her doorstep in April 1999 - a case that has baffled police for two decades
Trevor McDonald and Julie Etchingham discover how Queen Victoria transformed Buckingham Palace from an unloved, unfinished and unfurnished building into the home of the monarchy
Ross Kemp tells the untold story of the police investigation into the Hatton Garden Heist – Britain's biggest burglary. Interviewing key officers, and using unseen police surveillance footage and the gang's secretly recorded conversations the film takes us inside one of the Flying Squad's longest and most challenging operations, ending in the conviction of the final gang member in April this year. As well revealing the inner workings of the investigation, the film sheds new light on the gang themselves with the first ever TV interview with Kenny Collins – the gang's lookout – as he tells the inside story of the burglary and their conviction for the very first time.
Hollywood star Hayley Mills returns to Cardiff’s docklands to mark the 60th anniversary of the classic film Tiger Bay.
Keeley Hawes reveals the adventures of this eccentric family once they left Corfu. Lifting the lid on every family secret, heartbreak and triumph, it reveals how Corfu shaped the personalities and ambitions of each family member.
A look at the newly established professional wrestling federation All Elite Wrestling and a preview of the upcoming Double or Nothing event.
Documentary looking at crash-for-cash scams, joy riders and brazen car thieves - with dramatic video and interviews from victims and eyewitnesses. Narrated by Jamie Theakston
Sarah Payne's murder in July 2000 shocked the country. With exclusive interviews and never seen before home movies, Susanna Reid explores the crime that changed the nation.
An investigation into the problem of sleeplessness in the UK, which regularly affects about one in every three people. It is having a dramatic impact on the nation's health, with some experts describing it as a public health crisis. Ranvir Singh narrates this programme which explores the reasons behind this trend and also investigates how a lack of sleep can affect the body.
On July 20 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. This is the story of how he got there, with interviews with key figures from the mission.
Sir Trevor McDonald and Julia Bradbury countdown and celebrate our top 20 favourite national treasures in Britain from iconic buildings and ancient monuments to breathtaking natural coastal and countryside wonders and awe-inspiring feats of engineering - but which will claim the number 1 spot? Each location offers privileged access into the much loved landmarks and spectacular sights while fans and famous faces share their personal memories and passion for what makes each to special to them. The countdown is based on a major new survey [commissioned by ITV and conducted by YouGov], to discover the country’s favourite sites and iconic landmarks from a shortlist drawn up in conjunction with the National Trust, the English Heritage and others. Britain’s National Treasures reveals new stories and insights as it counts down. These include after years of delivering the News at Ten following the clock’s famous “bongs”, Sir Trevor McDonald gets up close to Big Ben for the first time in his career, The Chase's Jenny Ryan explains that it was the British Museum that drove her insatiable appetite for knowledge, Eamonn Holmes recalls childhood excursions to the Giant’s Causeway and comedian Hugh Dennis reveals that his father was Prebendary of St Paul’s Cathedral.
The Chinese government is holding an estimated million or more Muslims in detention camps without trial. ITV's Exposure strand go undercover to investigate.
Narrated by Joanna Lumley, this special ITV documentary follows the biggest ever, scientifically-conducted count of India's tiger population.
Going inside the extraordinary world of criminal excess Police, Camera, Auction tells the story of the auction house selling off crooks’ hidden riches. From sports cars and designer goods to outrageous bling and strange collectibles, we see the bizarre range of criminals’ possessions seized by specialist police teams and put under the hammer. We meet the expert auctioneers and police teams working to seize the lavish assets of Britain’s criminals. With the proceeds often helping to repay people whose lives have been blighted by crime, we see the victims anxiously waiting the outcome of these auctions.
A celebration of the life of England icon and World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks. Featuring insights from past and current players as well as Banks himself.
Martin Bayfield looks back at 20 of the very best tries in Rugby World Cup history, including All Black great Jonah Lomu giving England an almighty scare in 1995.
In his first in-depth television interview about his time in office, David Cameron talks extensively to Tom Bradby about the highs and lows of his premiership.
ITV News at Ten anchor Tom Bradby gains exclusive access to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their recent royal tour of southern Africa.
To celebrate 50 years spent in gardens around the world, Alan Titchmarsh counts down some of his favourite green spaces with friends and experts who share his passion.
Fifty years ago in Caernarfon at his investiture, Prince Charles embarked on a unique relationship with a country that has shaped his life and work. While acknowledging a sometimes troubled and turbulent history, this documentary celebrates Wales through the eyes of a prince who has made the role his own. Narrated by Luke Evans
In a one-off special recorded at London's Alexandra Palace Theatre, the singer performs classic hits, plus new Christmas songs. He's also joined by guests including David Walliams and Jamie Cullum.
They’re back. After the massive success of their previous albums and sold out tours, the unstoppable force that is Michael Ball and Alfie Boe reunite for an unmissable festive night of music. Showcasing both their unique blend of extraordinary talent and infectious humour, the iconic duo will perform exciting new material alongside some Christmas favourites, as well as singing with special guests Dame Shirley Bassey, Luke Evans and Gregory Porter.
Classical musician Myleene Klass leads the congregation of St Elisabeth's Church in Greater Manchester in a traditional Christmas Eve carol service.
A 90-minute special hosted by Jeremy Vine which pits previous contestants of Britain's toughest quiz shows against each other. Who will be crowned the Quizmaster?
Following the announcement of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step down from their role as senior royals, ITV asks why this has happened and what's next for the couple.
A celebration of the man, the food and the legacy, following his death in November 2019.
An intimate portrayal of the icon Cilla Black, using her personal video collection and told by her and those who knew her best.
Jack Whitehall narrates a look back at the history of the awards ceremony, featuring archive footage of some of the most memorable moments, from Oasis and Blur's rivalry to Stormzy's attack on the government, and classic performances by Adele, Rihanna and Drake. The programme also recalls less successful moments, from the infamous 1989 ceremony hosted by Mick Fleetwood and Sam Fox, and Madonna struggles with her cape. Featuring interviews with stars including Robbie Williams, Mel B, Mick Fleetwood, Little Mix, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Sharon Osbourne, Bros, Dua Lipa, Rick Astley and Tom Jones.
In 2019 the England rugby squad faced the biggest challenge of their careers: to win the Rugby World Cup in the Far East. This is their inside story.
As Britain gets battered by ever more extreme weather, like recent storms Ciara and Dennis, ITV goes behind the scenes with the hardest hit communities.
Robbie Lyle reveals how he has been racially abused and meets other fans who speak out for the first time about their experiences of racism in football.
Jonathan Dimbleby travels to Belsen with survivors, liberators and locals, following in the footsteps of his father Richard Dimbleby, whose 1945 radio report shocked the world and unmasked the true horror of the concentration camps.
A British teenager tried and persecuted over a gang-rape claim in Cyprus in 2019 gives her first TV interview to Julie Etchingham, putting forward her side of the story.
This follows a wide cross section of the UK as they record their own stories on camera phones as the country battles the Coronavirus pandemic.
"War made her, it made her closer to people and it made us closer to her because she’s one of us." - Ron Batchelor, Wartime evacuee This new documentary explores how the Queen - yet to be crowned Britain's monarch - was shaped by the events of the Second World War. Drawing on interviews with a childhood friend, people who shared her experiences, and royal experts, this programme looks at how what she called, 'The terrible and glorious years of World War Two,' transformed a teenage princess into the country's longest-reigning monarch. Marking 75 years since the end of the war, the programme chronicles how from meeting the man she would later marry at the age of just 13, to the demands of making a radio broadcast to the Empire, to experiencing the terror of a V-1 bomb, Princess Elizabeth had to grow up fast. Unlike many of her peers who were evacuated abroad, Elizabeth remained in Britain. She was prepared for the throne by studying the British constitution at Eton College, while putting on fund-raising pantomimes at Windsor Castle and worrying about the safety of her parents who remained at Buckingham Palace. By the time she was 16, Princess Elizabeth was inspecting the troops and launching ships while living in a secret location and keeping up with developments in the war by watching weekly newsreels. At the age of 18 the Princess joined the women’s arm of the British Army, the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), and became the first female member of the royal family to serve in the armed forces. Royal biographer Jane Dismore says: "The war gave Princess Elizabeth a humanity that she might have taken longer to discover she shared a lot in common with ordinary people in that she saw their suffering, she knew about it. She knew that people looked to her as that new generation, that new generation of hope. " When the end of the War came, on VE day in May 1945, she mingled with the crowds outside Buckingham Palace incognito in her ATS uniform
Just a week after his 100th birthday celebrations, NHS fundraiser extraordinaire and national treasure Captain Tom Moore marks another upcoming milestone in this documentary - 75 years since VJ Day and the end of the Second World War later this summer. He looks back on his time in the brutal Burma campaign and honours the soldiers who fought in what has since become known - with so much focus on the European battlefront and on today's VE Day commemoration - as the 'forgotten war'
Bradley Walsh is one of the nation's favourite performers and, in honour of his 60th birthday, ITV is celebrating with a one-off special looking back at his career.
A new documentary for ITV tells the story of how the biggest global crisis in living memory brought the £120 billion pound lucrative cruise industry to its knees and 100s of ships around the world to a standstill across six extraordinary weeks.
The killing of George Floyd in the US triggered global protests, with thousands also taking to the streets in Britain. In light of these events, Rageh Omaar and Anushka Asthana host this live debate to examine racial equality in the UK. They discuss how much has changed in Britain almost three decades after the racist murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence.
A special documentary marking Princess Anne's 70th birthday, as she talks openly about her life and work, and the reality of growing up as a member of the Royal family. Throughout the programme, Princess Anne talks frankly about a family in which women tended to be seen as 'honorary men', about the challenges for younger royalty, about a bloody kidnap attempt, and about refusing titles for her children, Peter and Zara.
Documentary marking the 70th anniversary of the day the world's first atomic bomb was detonated above the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Featuring a minute-by-minute account of what happened on that tragic day, through archive footage and interviews with eyewitnesses who rarely speak about their experience of the bombing. Also interviewed is navigator Theodore Van Kirk, who was the last surviving member of the crew who dropped the bomb, before his death in 2014.
A fresh look at a Scottish classic – celebrating 40 years of Take the High Road. Emma Cameron presents a one off special, looking back on the show and the impact it left behind. It includes some great views of the village of Luss on Loch Lomond and its surrounding area where it was filmed.
For the first time, Captain Sir Tom Moore reveals his life story and the key events in the amazing century that shaped this stoic, humble and witty Yorkshireman. A profile of the former British Army officer, who captured the hearts of the nation with his fundraising walk for the NHS at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. With access to Tom's everyday life, the film explores the man behind the blazer and hears his story, including his time on the frontline during the Burma campaign in the Second World War. Tom also recalls his teenage years, previous jobs and nursing his wife through illness - as well as a near-fatal accident he suffered just 18 months ago
Sheridan Smith presents a countdown of the top 25 TV detectives of all time, as voted for by the British viewing public. From Marple to Magnum PI, Luther to Line of Duty and Cracker to Columbo, Sheridan takes viewers on a whistle-stop trip through 70 years of the most famous sleuths on television. From the spires of Oxford with Morse to the skyscrapers of New York with Cagney & Lacey, and from the quintessentially British Midsomer Murders to the brooding Scandi Noir of The Bridge, the programme flips through the crime files of the greatest detectives that have ever graced TV screens.
This documentary tells the deeply personal and intimate story of Sheridan Smith's pregnancy and mental health struggles, as she prepares to become a mum for the first time.
This new hour-long one-off documentary follows national treasure Sir David Jason as he meets the RAF team who fly and maintain the country's historic aircraft that make up the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Dennis Nilsen is one of the most notorious serial killers in British criminal history. This documentary features exclusive interviews with those involved in his case.
The veteran journalist tells the extraordinary untold story of how the two most notorious women in British crime, Rose West and Myra Hindley, became lesbian lovers in jail. Former Category A prisoners, including reformed Mafia member Marisa Merico and ex-gangster Linda Calvey, tell Sir Trevor how Rose West revealed her murderous temper in prison, while former prison governor Veronica Bird, police officers and prison visitors describe how Hindley cleverly manipulated people in jail, even persuading a female guard to help her escape.
James Nesbitt embarks on an epic journey across the globe to see how `Soccer Aid for Unicef' is helping children around the world. Since 2006, Soccer Aid has raised over £38 million, and James will see just how far that money goes. His mission is to take essential supplies to children living in 3 extreme locations: the Himalayas in Nepal, the desert surrounding the Dead Sea, and a remote island in the South Pacific.
Documentary following the Duke of Cambridge as he embarks on a campaign to champion global action on conservation and climate change. As he meets inspiring local heroes around Britain and the world, he sees an opportunity to become a bridge between the young people who are crying out for change and the leaders and policy-makers who can make it happen.
Friends Craig Charles and Danny John-Jules celebrate 50 years of Black British comedy legends. They explore the work of the greatest, and sometimes forgotten, Black comedy icons of our time. Through a combination of nostalgic archive footage and star interviews, we profile legends from the first breakout Black comic, Yorkshireman Charlie Williams, to today's rising stars such as Michaela Coel.
On the anniversary of Martin Luther King's death, Sir Trevor McDonald travels to the Deep South of America to get closer to the man who meant so much to him.
A terrifying travelogue in which Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott and Jordan Davies go on a ghost hunting mission in one of Eastern Europe's most haunted places, Kerotas Prison.
Ross Kemp reveals the story of a nine-month cat-and-mouse game between the police and a criminal gang intent on stealing diamonds from the Millennium Dome.
Alan Titchmarsh, Angellica Bell and Amanda Owen join British farmers getting our fruit and veg to supermarkets - overcoming a reduced workforce.
Intimate and emotional interviews with the four members of the pop group, followed by a gig filmed at the Union Chapel in London in front of an audience of family and friends. Featuring never before seen footage of Tom, Danny, Dougie and Harry at various points in their careers, and a discussion of how time spent in group therapy helped them to make a comeback with a triumphant reunion gig at the O2 and the release of their first album in 10 years
n a tribute to one of the UK's most popular entertainers, friends, family and co-stars celebrate the life and work of comedian and actor Bobby Ball. It reveals how a factory welder from Oldham went on to become one of the best loved stars on British television. It's narrated by Bobby's colleague of 57 years, Tommy Cannon
Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. Featuring guest stars Status Quo and Rik Mayall.
The award-winning singer/songwriter performs tracks from his new album, Music Played By Humans, as well as some of his greatest hits. Gary is accompanied by an orchestra at London's Natural History Museum, and will be joined by a range of special guests, including Michael Buble, Jack Whitehall, Beverley Knight, Alfie Boe, Rick Astley, Jason Donovan, Alesha Dixon, Ronan Keating and Sebastian Yatra.
Henry Cole hosts as five teams of metal detectorists look for treasures at Sudeley Castle. They're searching for Saxon Coins, but who will come out on top? TV presenter Henry Cole and five teams of passionate metal detectorists have gained exclusive access to one of Britain's most important Stately homes - Sudeley Castle. Their mission - to unearth the Castle's secret history while searching for the fabled hoard of Saxon Coins. Whichever team finds the most valuable artefacts wins the day
The Good Morning Britain presenter travels to Texas, home of the most active death chamber in the United States, to meet death row inmate Darlie Routier. Twenty three years ago, the Dallas housewife was convicted and sentenced to death by legal injection for killing one of her sons, and remains accused of murdering the other - despite there being no eyewitnesses, no confession and no motive. Darlie denies the murders and decades on has refused a route off death row in exchange for accepting her guilt. Susanna delves into the history of the case, meeting key witnesses and family members, to find out if the convict is as innocent as she claims
A tribute to the longest-serving prime-time TV host of all time, who topped theatre bills globally, including more than a thousand solo appearances at the London Palladium. And despite much mockery from Morecambe & Wise, he released 36 chart-topping albums. Filming began earlier this year after Des, at 88 years old, decided to take a well-earned retirement from the spotlight. With insight from family and showbiz friends, and with exclusive access to an amazing collection of hundreds of unseen home movies, the programme will provide an intimate portrayal of how Des went from Butlins Redcoat to become the ultimate entertainer. Featuring contributions from Jonathan Ross, Jay Leno, Melanie Sykes, Bradley Walsh, Joe Pasquale, Alan Davies, Elaine Paige, Cliff Richard, Jimmy Tarbuck, Sheila Ferguson, Jodie Brooke Wilson and Adam O'Connor.
Bradley Walsh’s How To Win A Gameshow gives viewers the inside track on how to win big on their favourite quizzes and giveaway shows. Filled with the quick wit and laugh-out-loud comedy fans love from Mr Walsh, it stars some of the best presenters in the business including Ant and Dec, Stephen Mulhern and Ben Shephard. They all give their top tips and cheeky insights into how to beat the gameshow gods and take home some serious prizes. Whether it’s cunning game plans, getting into the right mindset or just being up for a laugh, these familiar faces of the gameshow world have plenty of insider info up their sleeves. Plus, there’s stories of familiar winners, losers and entertaining contestants from over the years to relive - including the Weakest Link star who went above and beyond in a bid to make formidable host Anne Robinson laugh. From Gladiators to Pets Win Prizes via Deal or No Deal, The Chase, Tipping Point and more it’s time to cheer, chuckle, cringe and commiserate as host Bradley Walsh takes a trip down gameshow memory lane.
Jennifer Saunders slips behind the wheel of a classic red Jaguar E-Type for this special show for ITV. Joined in the passenger seat by guest Hollywood actor Michael Sheen, Jennifer drives him on an emotional journey through his own past. With cameras inside the car, every intimate moment is captured as Michael and Jennifer visit places and people that have helped shape the global star he is today. Michael’s revealing journey down Memory Lane takes Jennifer through the streets of Port Talbot where he grew up, stopping at key locations for personal stories from his childhood right up to the present day. Drawing on evocative family photos and colourful local archive, Michael’s recollections are by turns funny, surprising and incredibly poignant. Port Talbot is famed for its industrial heritage and striking skyline, yet has also produced some of the greatest Welsh actors of all time – Richard Burton, Anthony Hopkins and now Michael Sheen. What is it about this remarkable town, and Michael’s path through it, that is such a catalyst for success? And having lived the life of a movie star in Los Angeles, walking the red carpets of London, Cannes and more, what motivated Michael to come home and resettle in South Wales? With her wit, charm and empathy – alongside a great love of cars – Jennifer is the perfect host for this celebration of a journey through her guest’s past. This is the journey of a lifetime, his lifetime and there is no better guide and confidante than Jennifer.
A tribute to Sir Billy Connolly who recently announced his retirement from stand-up comedy. This special will look back at his illustrious comedy career.
Stephen Fry picks the most ground-breaking things that have happened so far this century.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean travel to Alaska on an extraordinary quest to fulfil a life-long dream. Ever since they were kids, they’ve wanted to skate free in nature, rather than round in circles on artificial ice. Now they’ve come to Alaska to make that dream come true.
Documentary exploring the spread of Covid-19 across four continents during 2020. Featuring contributions from medical professionals, a look at the initial outbreak in China and suggestions that the authorities attempted to cover up the danger, and an examination of how the decisions taken by governments and public health officials helped shape the course of the infection.
How the sitcom character - who featured in just 14 original episodes - has gone on to become a global superstar with an animated series and two top-grossing feature films. Rowan Atkinson's alter-ego has become an online phenomenon, with more than 110 million online fans and growing. This documentary features classic clips and interviews with Richard Curtis, Tony Robinson and Angus Deayton.
As America reels from the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters, ITV's Robert Moore talks us through the unprecedented events of that day with never-before-seen footage.
The real-life story behind the ITV drama The Pembrokeshire Murders. For the first time, all the key people who brought serial killer John Cooper to justice reveal their role in this extraordinary case. After brutally murdering four people in Pembrokeshire, Cooper eluded prosecution for the crimes for 20 years until a combination of a new detective team and advances in forensic science finally brought him to justice in 2011, when he was convicted for the killings.
In 2000, former royal dresser Jane Andrews' murder of Tom Cressman shocked and fascinated Britain in equal measure. This is the definitive account of Jane's rise and fall.
Lorraine Kelly re-visits the small Scottish town of Dunblane 25 years after 16 primary school children and their teacher were murdered by a lone gunman.
In the week after Meghan and Harry's headline-grabbing interview with Oprah Winfrey airs, ITV's Royal Editor Chris Ship talks to commentators about the fallout from the sit down, explores the impact on the royal family and asks what change the couple are hoping will emerge from their heartfelt revelations
Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald's feature-length documentary tells the story of coronavirus in Britain through the experience of people immersed in its impact, both personally and professionally. Using testimony from staff in hospitals - consultants, doctors and nurses - as well as weaving in the experience of patients, this documentary paints a vivid portrait of the working lives of ICU staff and those they treat during a crisis which proves both challenging, life-changing and often tragic for those caught in it
"Derek is the sickest person the team of Doctors in the lung hospital have treated, who has lived. His kidneys have failed, his liver's failed. His heart is being supported by medicine." Kate Garraway, talking back in July 2020 about Derek's condition. In a special one-off film, Kate Garraway offers an intimate insight into coping with the impact of Covid-19 as her husband Derek Draper remains seriously ill a year on from contracting the virus. The film joins Kate and her family in July 2020 and brings viewers up to date with the film ending in March 2021. At the start of the film, back in July 2020, Kate is in Derek's study and says: "I wanted to keep all of his financial times which he gets every day delivered. So they're all here ready for you Derek when you come back....maybe it's like a little capsule of time really. If he can wake up and he can begin to piece things together, maybe it will help him process the time that's passed". Presenter and journalist Kate offers an unflinching account of the profound effects on her family and on others as she opens up on camera for the first time on the reality of the past 12 months. As Derek, who was hospitalised in March 2020 with the virus, remains in hospital with severe health issues, Kate also meets survivors of the disease and discusses the somewhat unknown, longer-term effects of the virus. As Kate lays bare in the film, her family, along with many others who have suffered the effects of the virus, is now facing the reality of adjusting to a very different way of life to the one they lived before the pandemic hit.
Ross Kemp is on the trail of Britain's tiger and lion kings, as well as the owners of other dangerous wild animals.
Pamela Hicks, the daughter of Louis Mountbatten, talks about her life growing up within the Royal family, and her close relationship with the Queen. Pamela will also be talking to her daughter India, who was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer. With the aid of rarely seen photos and extracts from Pamela's personal diaries, this film offers a personal perspective of the Queen told by someone who was there with her at key moments during her reign
Marking 100 years since the first appearance of Hercule Poirot, Richard E Grant explores the life of Agatha Christie, and the events that inspired the novels.
A decade on from the momentous occasion, this special programme looks back at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011. The documentary also casts a fresh eye over the couple's courtship, looking at how they are modernising the monarchy, and how they are preparing for their future roles as Britain's King and Queen
A profile of the woman behind the crown. We hear intimate personal stories of the Queen from those who know her, while a clinical psychologist unpicks her guarded body language.
Following the news of the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, James Mates presents a documentary looking at the life of the Prince.
Following the news of the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Julie Etchingham and Phillip Schofield present a programme remembering the Prince.
ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship marks the most significant moments in Prince Philip's life and finds out how the son of a Danish prince ended up marrying The Queen Biographical film tracing Prince Philip's ancestors, childhood and his role as Royal Consort, featuring contributions from Princess Anne.
Investigative documentary following the experience of an elderly couple accused of murdering their son, Steven Clark in 1992.
Robert Moore travels across the United States to track down the perpetrators he encountered during the Capitol attack on January 6th.
Approaching the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd, Trevor McDonald and Charlene White explore the impact for people living in the UK.
Documentary exploring how some of Britain’s biggest families make ends meet bringing up their supersized broods and celebrating all that family life throws at them.
In this brand-new documentary marking The Queen’s 95th birthday, Alexander Armstrong meets the royal cousins who share details about their most famous relative and reveal what it’s like to be part of this extraordinary family. Sharing private letters, personal photos and rare memorabilia, they recount treasured memories for the first time and Alexander learns more about royal life in modern Britain. And, as he takes viewers on a road trip through the country and the dynasties, Alexander reveals he may have uncovered a new cousin who can take their place in the royal family tree.
Bond Street has been London's most exclusive shopping street for 300 years. The glamorous half mile between Oxford Street and Piccadilly boasts more luxury brands and more royal warrants than any other in Britain. In this documentary narrated by Jenna Coleman, cameras take a look at how this lucrative region has survived during the pandemic.
Examines key events in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, following her journey from nursery assistant to global superstar. Told in the present tense, the film draws on archive footage and rarely heard testimony to illustrate the most iconic moments of her life.
What could be behind the rift between Princes William and Harry? This documentary will reveal all, including the details of significant private fallings-out between them.
A look back at the life and work of one of Britain's favourite comedians, Ronnie Corbett, one half of The Two Ronnies, with access to his family's archives.
In January 2020, father of three Mike O'Leary disappeared on his way home from work. Police immediately launched a major investigation. But how do you solve a mystery without a body? With access to the investigation, this documentary follows detectives as they try to solve a crime that has shaken the close-knit rural community of Carmarthen in West Wales.
A series of sketches taken from the recently-unearthed Morecambe & Wise tape that contained footage which had not been seen for 50 years, and was believed to have been lost forever. The newly discovered half-hour show featured a series of gag-packed routines involving stage curtains, ventriloquism and a daring sketch in which Eric eavesdrops on a newly wedded couple in the flat next door. Now, contributors including Jonathan Ross, Ben Miller and Eddie Izzard look back at this rare slice of classic comedy once again.
A unique and compelling documentary examining the events of September 11th 2001, featuring never-before-seen footage captured by those on the ground on that fateful day. Told in the moment without interview, commentary, or narration, this riveting documentary weaves together the personal video of a dozen people whose accounts provide a raw and unfiltered telling of 9/11.
Following one boy over twenty years as he lives his life in one of the most dangerous countries in the world – Afghanistan
ITV News Political Correspondent Daniel Hewitt uncovers the shocking conditions being endured by some people and families living in social housing in the UK.
In this special 45-minute retrospective, Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15-year adventure as James Bond.
This documentary explores how Jimmy Savile - now recognised as one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders - engineered his career and lifestyle to abuse and escape detection. Savile's decades-long career of abuse seriously affected the reputation of those who failed to stop him - most notably the BBC, hospital trusts and the police - once the truth emerged widely after his death ten years ago. Seen through the eyes of those who worked alongside him and investigated him after his death ten years ago, this programme features new testimony from those who were victims and who bore witness to his crimes, while providing a vivid insight into how he courted the Establishment as a way of protecting himself.
will.i.am explores what it means to be Black and British, meeting civil rights heroes, inspirational schoolchildren and tech trailblazers, and looks at present-day struggles.
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores the impact the Windrush generation, their descendants, and continued Caribbean migration to the UK has had on English football and the national team. With contributions by Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings, former players John Barnes, Luther Blissett and Andy Cole, and brothers Rio and Anton Ferdinand.
Joanna follows Sacha Dench, aka the Human Swan, on her Round Britain Climate Challenge. Together, they see the threats but also meet inspiring people making a difference.
It's access all areas to the Wright family and friends as they help Jess through a rollercoaster of emotions as her wedding day approaches.
Julia and Alex visit the beautiful, green Orkney Islands, and discover how Orcadians harness their extreme weather.
Revisiting the gripping and controversial trial of Louise Woodward, a British nanny accused of murdering an American baby in her care.
Rohit Kachroo examines the terrorist acts of the British ISIS terror cell dubbed 'The Beatles' as two members are brought to justice in America.
This film puts Prince Philip’s own words front and centre, drawing on rare archive and audio recordings spanning 80 years, to let us hear Prince Philip talk - with his characteristic humour and forthright tone - about the role of the monarchy, press intrusion, Prince Charles’ future… topics that are hugely relevant today and which show the different sides of Philip: Prince, husband and father.
Madame Tussauds opens its doors to reveal exactly what goes into immortalising celebrities in wax, and we follow the creation of new wax figures of Little Mix and YouTuber DanTDM.
The first British ISIS returnee to tell her story, Tareena Shakil hit the headlines when she took her young son to Syria in 2014. Filmed over three years, this is her account of the journey she took to ISIS-held territory, why she went and how she escaped.
This documentary tells the remarkable battle of Merseyside mum Anne Williams, who lost her son Kevin at the Hillsborough disaster, and her campaign for justice.
Ranvir Singh explores how Ghislaine Maxwell sank into disgrace through her friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and the pair's links to Prince Andrew.
This time, cameras follow Kate Garraway and family, from the first moments husband Derek arrives home in April, and the build-up to Christmas 2021 - a period of considerable upheaval and uncertainty
As Putin's savage war rages in Ukraine, this documentary brings together testimony and eye-witness footage as historic events unfold along Ukraine's frontlines.
Eye-opening film which reveals a dark side to the remote island community of the Falkland Islands, including stories of suspected murder and a mother's quest to find her lost son.
The presenter talks about her battle with the disease, filmed from the very early days of her diagnosis as she comes to terms with the news, and prepares for a mastectomy. The documentary features Julia's immediate family including her three children, her parents - both of whom are cancer survivors - and her older sister Gina, who are all impacted by Julia's diagnosis and intrinsic to her efforts to recover.
Katharine Birbalsingh is the headmistress of a school in one of London's most deprived areas, where her schoolchildren are perfectly behaved. How does she do it?
The story of how surgeon Ian Paterson duped his patients into believing they had cancer and performed unnecessary surgeries on them before he was caught and jailed for 20 years.
Ned Boulting delves into the history of Irish road cycling, meeting Sean Kelly and Stephen Roche and learning how Ireland produced two of the world's leading cyclists in the 1980s.
With access to The Duchess of Cornwall in her role as guest editor of Country Life magazine to mark her 75th birthday, this one-off documentary gives a unique insight into our future Queen Consort, as she immerses herself in her personal passions and engages with some of those closest to her. Award-winning director Michael Waldman accompanies the duchess as she plans and oversees a special edition of the publication during its 125th anniversary year, alongside performing her regular royal duties and engagements
‘The Clifton Rapist’ stalked the Bristol Downs during the 1970s carrying out a series of sex attacks on women, but it was a young female police officer who caught him and sent him down in a ground-breaking decoy operation.
Molly had initially met Joshua Stimpson on Tinder before entering a relationship but broke things off when he become controlling. He then started harassing her and posting derogatory messages and photos on Facebook. Molly told social media platforms and police about his worrying behaviour, before he then killed her in a gym car park.
Following Jeremy Paxman's story of living with Parkinson's disease since his formal diagnosis.
John Bishop headlines a night of British Sign Language comedy alongside fellow comedians Gavin Lilley, Ray Bradshaw, Ace Mahbaz, Leah Francisco and John Smith
Comedian and actor John Bishop's eldest son Joe has an autoimmune condition causing progressive deafness. After a decade of trying to 'fix' Joe's hearing, the family come to the realisation that it is now time to reconsider and find out more about the deaf community. John has set himself the target of delivering an entire signed stand-up comedy gig to a deaf audience
s America's political system crumbling? ITV's Robert Moore explores the widespread fears for its sanctity.
Facing up to 15 years' imprisonment for protests or using the word 'war', this film tells the story of the Russians refusing to stay silent about the war in Ukraine.
This brand new documentary for ITVBe tells how the death of former premier league star Jlloyd Samuel left his wife questioning whether she knew her husband as shocking revelations of a double life emerged after he was killed in a horror crash.
Investigative documentary about the human cost of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Allegations of labour abuse have dogged the organisers, but what is the truth?
This documentary tells the story of the millions of Ukrainian children directly impacted following Russia’s invasion in February.
Over a decade in the making, this insightful film tells the story of a Prince with an incredibly ambitious plan to save an 18th Century stately home in the most rundown area of the UK and turn it into a self-sufficient gem which would help to regenerate the local community. When HRH took on the house, it was, in his own words, 'an appalling risk’. He led a consortium that paid £45m for the dilapidated estate. Now, this hour-long special provides an insight into The Prince’s commitment and passion for this Royal Grand Design.
Former cricketer Freddie Flintoff and stand-up star Jason Manford go camping in the Welsh wilderness... except neither have any survival skills. What could possibly go wrong?
Chris Kamara: Lost for Words will see the renowned TV presenter embark on a very personal journey as he seeks to discover a deeper insight into his recent diagnosis of Apraxia of Speech (AOS). In the uplifting authored documentary footballing legend Chris Kamara will give viewers unprecedented access into life with AOS, a speech condition in which a person has trouble pronouncing words correctly and consistently, and his hard-fought battle to accept his diagnosis.
Nobody does Christmas Food likes Marks & Spencer. For 137 years, it’s been at the heart of British Christmas across the whole country, delighting customers with delicious, great value festive favourites and heart-warming adverts. Now, for the first time ever, M&S has granted full access to ITV to go behind the scenes with colleagues and suppliers at every level, from the farm to the factory and the shop floor as the all-important and crucial Christmas countdown begins. We’ll meet game changing product developers, passionate store colleagues, key suppliers and of course some happy customers, all working together to create what M&S hopes will be its most magical Christmas yet.
We are cordially invited to spend Christmas at Villa D'Acampo with Gino and the D'Acampo family and friends - this one-off special is a celebration of Italian food and traditions, culminating with a feast of all of Gino's favourites.
BAFTA-nominated TV presenter Alison Hammond is on a mission to find out what makes the super-rich tick as she samples eye-watering opulence first hand in this brand-new documentary for ITV. In this one-off special, Alison travels across the legendary French Riviera, one of the most expensive places to live on the planet, ready to be thrown in at the rich end and surrounded by those with next level wealth who are not afraid to splash some serious cash. Will she fit in? And ultimately will she even want to? Alison is determined to find out what the cost of living is for the people who are never going to be worried about a crisis.
Ainsley Harriott's lively Christmas special. Join him as he opens his kitchen and welcomes friends old and new for a festive-themed feast and ideas for Boxing Day and beyond.
Prince Harry talks to Tom Bradby on the eve of the publication of his explosive autobiography, discussing his relationship with his brother, father and rest of his family.
For nearly 40 years, East Germany's Stasi was one of the most formidable secret police forces in the world, with a vast network of spies and informers reaching across the globe until the fall of the Berlin Wall. As the Cold War ended, scores of them were still operating in the UK. With access to recently opened court files, Julie Etchingham reveals some of the Stasi's UK operations and asks why the identities of many alleged British informers are still a guarded secret 30 years after Germany made its file public.
From medics to soldiers to ordinary citizens - this is a portrait of country after a year fighting for its survival. How has it adapted and can it ever go back to life before? ITV Global Security Editor Rohit Kachroo returns to Ukraine one year after it was invaded.
Revealing doc about how reality star Georgia Harrison fought a revenge porn court case against her ex Stephen Bear and won. Features exclusive access, filmed over two years.
Actor Jason Watkins and his wife Clara Francis tell the emotional story of their daughter Maudie, who died suddenly aged just two and a half in the early hours of New Year’s Day 2011. Maudie died of sepsis, a condition where the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection, causing it to go into overdrive and attack the body's tissues and organs.
ITV pays tribute to the iconic and much-loved entertainer Paul O'Grady in this special celebratory film, featuring highlights from his incredible career and interviews with those who knew him best.
Britain is experiencing the largest fall in living standards since records began almost 70 years ago - ITV News's Daniel Hewitt examines how it's changed lives.
Dramatic documentary about a father’s fight to save his son. Covering the incarceration of WikiLeaks founder and political prisoner, Julian Assange, who faces a 175-year sentence.
Vicky McClure embarks on a very emotional trip with her 97-year-old grandfather, Ralph, to learn about his role in the most extraordinary single day of the Second World War: D-Day.
Explorative documentary following the investigation into Litvinenko’s murder. Who were the people behind-the-scenes who dealt with a deadly radioactive poisoning on British soil?
Nicky Campbell goes in search of the Bay City Rollers - tartan-clad idols from his own home town of Edinburgh who became one of the biggest pop bands of the 1970s - and learn the dark secrets of the abusive Svengali who managed them.
Multiple Gold Medal winning Paralympian, Ellie Simmonds explores the relationship between disability and adoption in a brand new hour-long documentary Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family a raw and emotional journey of personal discovery for ITV. In this thought-provoking documentary, Ellie follows her own adoption journey as she tracks down her birth mother who gave her up for adoption after only two weeks.
The true story behind the ITV thriller "A Spy Among Friends", which is based on Ben Macintyre's book about Kim Philby and his fellow traitors in the Cambridge spy ring. From Cold War Washington DC to contemporary Moscow and from Beirut backstreets to the salons of Buckingham Palace, this story is as gripping as any fictional thriller.
One-off special presented by Mel Giedroyc and Martin Clunes. Join them as they visit some of the country's most beautiful landmarks in Dorset and meet a variety of people
Martin Clunes sets out to explore the secret lives of Britain’s heroic army of guide dogs. The dog loving actor was inspired to make the documentary after hearing a podcast story of a blind woman whose life had been changed by her guide dog, but who now faces the daunting task of finding a new dog. Jaina Mistry was a teenager when she lost her sight following a freak reaction to penicillin. For the past decade, her ‘eyes’ have been a black Labrador cross called Laura, but now it is time for Laura to retire, allowing a younger dog to step in and steer Jaina.
Profile of the Dudley-born actor, writer and comedian who has spent almost 50 years in the public eye. Lenny Henry looks back at his career highlights and takes viewers on a journey from the Midlands to Middle Earth. David Tennant, Ben Elton, Alesha Dixon, Richard Curtis, Trevor McDonald, Mo Gilligan and Whoopi Goldberg offer their insights into why Lenny remains such a unique figure in the world of entertainment
Filmed in secret over a year, this unflinching documentary reveals the extent of ongoing human rights abuses taking place in Iran while the world looks on - following the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in 2022 after she allegedly flouted the country's strict dress code, Iran erupted into widespread protests.
Follow a move to a new 15-million-pound shop, the creation of a Percy Pig product, and a bold new women's autumn clothing range after years of fighting bad reviews and poor sales.
Powerful documentary exploring the human cost of Britain's current law on assisted dying - hear the moving stories of five people who all want the right to die when they wish.
In 1988, Lorraine Kelly reported from the scene of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing that happened while flying over Lockerbie. In what is the deadliest terrorist attack in the UK, 243 passengers, 16 crew and 11 residents died. This emotionally charged documentary, she says, is not about that case – it is about the local people who had to stay after the cameras left, whom she speaks to when she revisits.
An Audience with Kylie - Pop icon Kylie Minogue takes centre stage in her very own musical extravaganza. Joining her are some fellow pop stars, each performing in front of a celebrity audience.
In the spring of 2023, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam opened its doors to the largest Vermeer exhibition in history, bringing together Vermeer's most famous masterpieces including Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Geographer, The Milkmaid, The Little Street, Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid and Woman Holding a Balance- the show sold out within days of going on sale. This documentary gives an in depth exclusive look into the creation and success of the exhibition that involved 28 of the artist's surviving 37 works, with input from the director of the Rijksmuseum and the curators of the show.
With exclusive access to Marks and Spencer headquarters, stores and staff in the build-up to Christmas, the iconic retailer is preparing to launch hundreds of new products in a bid to stand out from rivals that include an authentic premium panettone and a festive makeover for Colin the Caterpillar.
Explores the disappearance of committed fraudster Melissa Caddick, which spawned many competing theories among web sleuthing communities and generated thousands of news articles. It will seek to aid and narrate the story of Melissa's victims, as well as bring them some true closure in this modern-day tale of deceit, mystery and the still missing millions of dollars.
Intimate, upbeat and honest look back at the life and work of the legendary comic trailblazer behind Dame Edna Everage and other characters with incredible tributes from friends.
Journalist Robert Moore lifts the lid on 2024 US presidential candidate Donald Trump's latest comeback and asks if he really can make a return to the White House.
A documentary following filmmaker Sean Langan's journey into the Russian side of the war in Ukraine and offering a never-before-seen perspective on the conflict leading up to its second anniversary.
Powerful film chronicling the fight for justice by former gymnasts who say that they were physically, emotionally or sexually abused by their coaches in the UK.
Following the loss of Derek Draper in January 2024, his wife Kate Garraway shares a personal insight into the final year of his life, highlighting the challenges faced by people living with serious illness and disabilities. Plus, a focus on the often prohibitive costs and practical difficulties of caring for people within their homes.
The Life and Death of Lily Savage - Intimate doc exploring how Paul O'Grady's creation, Lily Savage, took mainstream TV by storm. Unravel the real story of Lily with insights from Paul's daughter and famous pals.
Shehab Khan follows Islam's holy month of Ramadan as observed and practised here in 2024 by Britain's four million Muslims.
A documentary about a group of working-class men from the northeast of England who get drunk one night and buy a racehorse in a decision that will change their lives forever.
