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An experimental film where a group of mice (voiced by members of the UK polyamorous community who's identities are masked using puppetry) discuss their experiences of polyamory. Diomysus asks the question - are we (the audience) more open to taboo ideas if unconscious bias is eliminated?
Diomysus (2023 )
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From her South London upbringing, formative clubbing years at Nottingham University and running nights at the legendary Stealth nightclub and her international DJ success across the globe, Kitty Amor’s remarkable rise through the ranks of the UK scene and unwavering dedication to flying the flag for Africa’s Electronic Music is told like never before in documentary short.
Who's Kitty Amor? (2023 )
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In 1982, one murderer terrorized North Yorkshire. The Phantom of the Forest sparked the largest armed manhunt in British policing history after he shot and killed two police officers. But was this elusive cop killer hiding in plain sight?
Manhunt: Search for the Cop Killer (2023 )
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The shocking story of one of the world's most notorious cannibals, Armin Meiwes, who found a willing victim online who agreed to be dismembered and eaten for sexual pleasure. Told by those closest to the case, the documentary discusses how the killer and the victim's lives led to their fatal night together
The Cannibal Next Door (2023 )
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Radio 1’s Sian Eleri investigates the paranormal.
Paranormal (2023 )
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Are ghosts real? Are you team believer or team sceptic? Bringing his hit podcast to the screen, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of seemingly paranormal encounters.
Uncanny (2023 )
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Series about the dying art of repairing electronics, fronted by super-fixer Rob Howard, one of the UK's last remaining full-time repair men of retro-electronic products.
Retro Electro Workshop (2023 )
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Sixteen footballers rejected by top clubs join a unique camp. Can help with their issues off the pitch get them a new professional contract? Mentors include Bruno Fernandes. With Roman Kemp.
Boot Dreams: Now or Never (2023 )
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The incredible stories of how some of Scottish football’s biggest stars made their names on the pitch... and off it.
Icons of Football (2023 )
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From the basement bars of 70s New York to the peak of the global charts, this is the story of how disco conquered the world: its origins, its triumphs, its fall and its legacy.
Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution (2023 )
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Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.
Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland (2023 )
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Laura Whitmore takes on a series of highly-charged, controversial issues, which will see her using her journalism skills to reveal new insights on each.
Laura Whitmore Investigates (2023 )
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Joanna Lumley sets off on one of her most epic voyages yet, a journey through the world’s greatest spice continents to discover the rich tapestry of flavours and cultures which have shaped our world. Touring Indonesia, Zanzibar, India and Madagascar, Joanna explores the centuries-old spice trade in this brand new four-part series of discovery.
Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure (2023 )
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Laura Kuenssberg asks if our political system has been stretched to breaking point. Can it ever be normal again?
Laura Kuenssberg: State of Chaos (2023 )
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National identity, social class, inequality. David Olusoga shines a light on our fractured modern society through the lens of the past, exposing the fault lines dividing the UK.
Union with David Olusoga (2023 )
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Tensions in the world’s largest democracy. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dogged by accusations over his attitude to the nation's Muslim minority. What's the truth?
India: The Modi Question (2023 )
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The exciting, surprising and often moving story of HMS Queen Elizabeth’s first operational mission: a seven-month voyage to the other side of an increasingly troubled world.
The Warship: Tour of Duty (2023 )
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January 1943: Admiral Karl Dönitz, head of the Nazis’ U-boat fleet, has brought Britain to the brink of starvation by ruthlessly destroying close to a thousand of their merchant ships. If the transatlantic shipping route is cut off, the Allies will lose their last foothold in Western Europe. The Royal Navy turns to retired war gamer Gilbert Roberts. Roberts is to use war gaming to try to decipher and combat Dönitz’s tactics. To do this, he needs a team, but the Navy can’t spare any men. Instead, he risks the ridicule of high command by turning to the Women’s Royal Navy Service (WRNS) to war game the U-boats’ tactics. In partnership with Jean Laidlaw, one of Britain’s first female chartered accountants, and a small team of resourceful female mathematicians, Roberts acts out naval battles and games the U-boats’ moves on a linoleum floor, using chalk and wooden model ships.
U-Boat Wargamers (2023 )
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Anton du Beke and Giovanni Pernice turning their backs on ballroom for a while to explore the sun-kissed island of Sicily. Checking out everything from the famous volcano of Mount Etna to tiny old towns off the beaten track. The lucky pair will also sample Sicily’s delicious cuisine and indulge in the odd tango or two.
Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Sicily (2023 )
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1985: Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior is bombed. The attack exposed a murky world of nuclear testing and abuse of power - and inspired a generation of environmental activists.
Murder in the Pacific (2023 )
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Ex gang member Graeme Armstrong tries to understand life inside a modern gang.
Street Gangs (2023 )
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This two-part documentary tells the extraordinary truth behind the rise and fall of former national treasure Rolf Harris using rare archive and exclusive testimony from those closest to the trial.
Rolf Harris: Hiding in Plain Sight (2023 )
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Series celebrating the natural beauty and historical heritage of the Isle of Wight, following the lives of residents whose families have lived there for generations.
Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South (2023 )
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Where there's a will there's a war. The first inheritance battle ever to hit the High Courts featured blood brothers. Their parents had adopted a son into their home and hearts - and left everything to him.
Inheritance Wars: Who Gets the Money? (2023 )
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Meet guide dogs in training, and their owners, including a 16-year-old Paralympic skiing hopeful, and a six-year-old Golden Retriever who's part of Guide Dogs' breeding programme.
Puppy School for Guide Dogs (2023 )
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His art changed the way we see the world - now change the way you see the artist. An unflinching look at Picasso's legacy, and the horror and brilliance of what he left behind. Family, friends and experts reassess the tumultuous artistic and personal life of Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest and most provocative artists of all time.
Picasso: The Beauty and the Beast (2023 )
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The moon has been the source of myths, legends and wonder across time. In this series, Dara takes viewers on a journey to explore the ways in which the moon shapes just about everything – from who we are, to the world we live in. Across the series Dara will be speaking to some of the world’s top lunar experts, scientists, researchers and geologists, as well as experts in other fields such as biology, to get a sense of how widely the moon influences every aspect of our lives.
Wonders of the Moon with Dara Ó Briain (2023 )
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The inside story of Erdogan’s astonishing rise to power. With first-hand testimony from former president Abdullah Gul, former prime ministers, deputy PMs, party chiefs, opposition figures, analysts and journalists, this two-part series is a gripping and detailed account of the many battles Erdogan has had to fight along the way.
Turkey: Empire of Erdogan (2023 )
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Dan Walker and Helen Skelton travel the Pennine mountains: the 'backbone of Britain'.
Dan & Helen's Pennine Adventure (2023 )
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Katie Piper travels across America visiting prisons and jails with very different approaches to pregnancy and motherhood behind bars.
Katie Piper's Jailhouse Mums (2023 )
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Nick Knowles ventures into one of the least hospitable places on earth: Death Valley. Not only is it incredibly hot, it also holds the distinction of being one of the lowest spots on the planet.
Into Death Valley with Nick Knowles (2023 )
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The shocking true story of the kidnap and torture of a young estate agent, and the police's desperate attempts to bring her home.
The Girl in the Box: The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater (2023 )