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Documentary looking at the 2005 attack on London's transport system and the ensuing police investigation and the three-week hunt to catch the bombers.
7/7: The London Bombings (2025 )
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Helen Skelton leads a team of experts in search of precious items lost by members of the public in the Lake District.
Lost and Found in the Lakes (2025 )
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With insider access from the New York Post, uncover the polarizing Luigi Mangione and his alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
New York Post Presents: Luigi Mangione Monster or Martyr? (2025 )
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An uplifting and touching documentary special which tells the story of one of Britain's best loved sitcoms as it comes to an end after 17 years. Featuring unprecedented access to creators James Corden and Ruth Jones as well as the cast and crew, including filming the final episode as they all say goodbye to the much-cherished show.
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell (2025 )
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Simon Schama’s Story of Us
Simon Schama’s Story of Us (2025 )
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The true story of Wanda Rutkiewicz, the first woman in the world and the first person from Poland to climb the highest peaks on earth, told by herself.
The Last Expedition (2024 )
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In the pristine Bristol Bay area of Alaska, two sets of siblings are alarmed when they learn of plans for the proposed Pebble Mine in the vicinity of their homes. The Salmon sisters, Native Alaskans, work on the regulatory front – pushing the federal EPA to block the project, and remaining hyper-vigilant to political pressures that could shift at any moment. The Strickland brothers, independent fishermen who know they could be just one mine accident away from losing their livelihood, probe closed-door meetings to expose the truth behind what the developer tells the public. Together, the Salmons and the Stricklands remind us never to quit until Goliath has fallen.
Unearth (2024 )
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Der Taylor Swift Effekt, Pop-Ikone und politische Hoffnungsträgerin (2024 )
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In the wake of the Taliban's return to power, a group of Kabul women lead a revolutionary fight for their rights—and their lives.
Bread & Roses (2024 )
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The Hunt for Lady Olive and the German Submarine follows the tenacious work of a dedicated team of historians, divers and researchers as they push to find the truth of the lost submarine and its crew, trapped inside over a century ago.
The Hunt for Lady Olive & the German Submarine (2024 )
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Sasha Skochilenko is an artist from St. Petersburg, Russia. She was the first to speak out against the 'special military operation' in Ukraine: she changed the price tags in a supermarket and put information about the war on them. Now Sasha is in prison, facing trial. Through the eyes of her friends Sonia and Lesha we witness the ongoing trial up close, exposing the absurdities and inhumanity of the Russian legal system, and the threats that the group of friends who support Sasha encounter in daily life. Over 18 months they await the final verdict. In November 2023, Sasha is sentenced to another 7 years imprisonment for her artistic rebellion.
Message from Sasha (2024 )
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Police missteps and a media circus derailed the JonBenét Ramsey murder case. This definitive docuseries chronicles the decades-long quest for justice.
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey (2024 )
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A behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked (2024 )
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If you could spend one hour with an extraterrestrial, what would you ask them? Serena DC meets Darryl Anka. A man who claims to allow an E.T named Bashar to inhabit his body and share wisdom about our origins, E.T life and the future.
Interview with the Extraterrestrial (2024 )
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From the vast Gobi Desert to the jungles of Borneo, and from the polar wilderness of Siberia to the coral seas of the Indian Ocean, showcasing the breath-taking variety of Asia's wildest places.
Asia (2024 )
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Nelly and Nadine meet in Ravensbrück concentration camp. They spend the rest of their lives together. Decades later, Nelly’s granddaughter goes in search of clues. A poignant film about a love story and the need for individual and collective remembrance.
Nelly & Nadine (2024 )
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A documentary film about Studio One which, from 1974 to 1994, was the center of queer nightlife in West Hollywood as well as the staging ground for the rise of the LGBTQ rights movement and fight against the AIDS crisis.
Studio One Forever (2024 )
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Voyage across the solar system with Professor Brian Cox and explore the new discoveries, natural wonders and strange mysteries on the diverse worlds that orbit the sun.
Solar System (2024 )
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Inside 'The Big Hoose'. The reality of life behind the bars of Scotland's infamous prison. As it finally closes its doors, staff and inmates reflect on a violent, chaotic history.
Inside Barlinnie (2024 )
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Mary shares her wit and wealth of cookery know-how with her celebrity pals, all keen to keep up in the kitchen. Success every time, in a joyful celebration of food with friends.
Mary's Foolproof Dinners (2024 )
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Eyewitnesses and survivors reveal the truth about the mass anti-government protests in Iran, from the contested election of 2009 to Bloody November.
Rage Against the Regime: Iran (2024 )
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With unique access to Prince William, this series captures rare behind-the-scenes footage of him at work as he confronts the scale of the homelessness crisis with an ambitious plan.
Prince William: We Can End Homelessness (2024 )
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Exposing the truth at one of our most feared institutions, by the people who were there.
Broadmoor: For The Criminally Insane (2024 )
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The greatest art works of all time - born of war and bloodshed - as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from chaos. Starring Charles Dance.
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty (2024 )
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Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.
The Secret Lives of Animals (2024 )
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Chronicling Scottish girl bands from the 1960s to present, a scrapbook of pop music unveils challenges faced in a male-dominated industry. A colourful mixtape of unheard demos, lost archive and rare performances.
Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands (2024 )
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Faces of Evil is a gripping new six-part true crime series in which we revisit the nefarious deeds of some of the world’s most infamous killers from the UK and America. From relentless serial killers to remorseless child murderers, this series uncovers the evil behind their often unassuming faces.
Faces of Evil (2024 )
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CNN camerawoman Margaret Moth fearlessly captures footage of war zones. After receiving catastrophic injuries in the crosshairs of battle, she returns to work with more courage than ever. An intimate portrait of a trailblazing female photojournalist. Features interviews with Moth’s family and friends, including CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. A Sundance film festival premiere directed by Lucy Lawless.
Never Look Away (2024 )
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The Rise of OnlyFans is an illuminating documentary that provides a comprehensive exploration of the unprecedented growth and cultural impact of the groundbreaking platform, OnlyFans.
The Rise of OnlyFans (2024 )
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A young man decides to wear a camera on his head and record every second of his life for a year.
P.O.V. (2024 )
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Silver Servers tells the story of four ’Super Senior’ tennis players in their 80s and 90s — one of them the oldest living player in the world — as they prepare for the International Tennis Federation Senior World Championships; on their remarkable journey, they show us what drives them to keep on playing and competing, helping us realise what is possible in our own lives, whatever our age... and the joy in keeping on going. Tennis is the sport, but the game is life.
Silver Servers (2024 )
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When it comes to serial killers, there aren't many stories more chilling than the one of Fred and Rosemary West. The murderous duo raped, tortured and murdered at least a dozen young British girls between 1967 and 1987 in Gloucestershire, including several of their own daughters. Learn of how two of Britain's most notorious serial killers were able to get away with their crimes for so long, how they hid the victim's remains within the confines of their own home, and how they were eventually taken down.
Fred & Rose West: Love & Murder (2024 )
