Programmes beginning with B

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1. The Boy Who Was Born a Girl

   Julia Moon's First Cut film follows Jon, a 16-year-old boy who was born a girl, through three months of life-changing treatment as testosterone pushes his female body into male puberty [S] More on The Boy Who Was Born a Girl

2. The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off

   A frank and moving film about Jonny Kennedy, an extraordinary man with a terrible condition - Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - which means his skin literally falls off at the slightest touch [S] More on The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off

3. Boys and Girls Alone

   Ten boys and ten girls, aged between eight and eleven, are given the chance to experience life without adults for two weeks More on Boys and Girls Alone

4. The Boys of H Company

   This documentary follows the steps of the US troops of H Company as they fight against Japanese forces on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima More on The Boys of H Company

   Last broadcast: 13 October 2010, on

5. Boys to Men

   Controversial academic Tony Sewell thinks he has found a way to stop some of Britain's brightest black kids being seduced by the thrills and easy money offered by urban street culture More on Boys to Men

6. Boyz Unlimited

   This six-part comedy series charts conman Nigel Gacey's attempt to manufacture a brand new boy band from scratch More on Boyz Unlimited

7. Bradford Riots

   In July 2001, after weeks of simmering racial tension, Bradford erupted in flames. This intense drama tells the story of the violent Bradford riots from the perspective of a group of young Asian men. More on Bradford Riots

8. Brass Eye

   Anarchic spoof news comedy, fronted by Chris Morris. A top investigative reporter turns his 'moral-o-meter' on modern Britain - and comes up with some extremely disturbing results... [S] More on Brass Eye

9. Brassed Off

   Comedy about a Yorkshire mining town that turns to music for inspiration when faced with the imminent loss of its way of life More on Brassed Off

10. Brave New World with Stephen Hawking

    Professor Stephen Hawking examines how science is striving for humankind's next leap forward [S] More on Brave New World with Stephen Hawking

    Last broadcast: Monday 21 November, 8PM on Channel 4

11. The Brave One

    Left for dead in an attack which killed her fiancé, Jodie Foster starts carrying a gun for confidence. But sometimes, too much confidence can be fatal... More on The Brave One

    Last broadcast: 30 October 2010, on

12. Braveheart

    Mel Gibson stars in this Oscar-laden epic as William Wallace, the Scottish patriot who led his army into England, threatening the throne More on Braveheart

13. Bread and Roses

    Two Latina sisters (Pilar Padilla, Elpidia Carrillo) working as cleaners in a LA office complex fight for the right to unionise in Ken Loach's powerful drama. More on Bread and Roses

14. Break In and Make My Day!

    First-time director Jamie Balment explores the extreme lengths to which some British homeowners will go to defend their property from burglars and intruders [S] More on Break In and Make My Day!

15. Breakfast on Pluto

    Cillian Murphy stars in Neil Jordan's film as a young Irish transvestite adopted at birth, but now searching swinging 70s London for his mother More on Breakfast on Pluto

16. Breaking a Female Paedophile Ring

    Cutting Edge goes behind the scenes of the police investigation into the criminal network that provoked widespread revulsion and made international headlines in 2009 [S] More on Breaking a Female Paedophile Ring

    Last broadcast: 26 May 2011, on

17. Bremner, Bird and Fortune

    Rory Bremner joins the two Johns - Bird and Fortune - to crank up the satirical joke machine and pour scorn on The Establishment. Razor sharp political satire that bites the hands that bleed... [S] More on Bremner, Bird and Fortune

    Last broadcast: 21 June 2009, on

18. Bremner, Bird and Fortune: The Daily Wind-Up

    Rory and his team give their own comic take on the run-up to the election as it builds to its climax, including up-to-the-minute monologues, interviews and pranks. More on Bremner, Bird and Fortune: The Daily Wind-Up

    Last broadcast: 06 May 2010, on

19. Brian Clough: In His Own Words

    Featuring an exclusive interview with Brian Clough, this documentary reveals the man behind the mouth and explodes some of the myths surrounding one of football's most successful, yet controversial, figures More on Brian Clough: In His Own Words

20. Bride Wars

    Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson star in this comedy about two best friends who become rivals when they schedule their weddings on the same day More on Bride Wars

    Last broadcast: 26 June 2011, on

21. The Bridge

    A haunting True Stories documentary about the most popular suicide destination in the world - San Francisco's beautiful but deadly Golden Gate Bridge More on The Bridge

22. The Bridges of Madison County

    Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood play a housewife and a photographer who become romantically involved in a sleepy town in Iowa in this slow-burning melodrama More on The Bridges of Madison County

23. Bring Back...

    Justin Lee Collins is a man on a mission: to reunite the stars from some of the greatest TV shows and films of all time - including Star Wars, Fame, Dallas, Grange Hill and Star Trek [S] More on Bring Back...

24. Bringing Up Baby

    Every parent wants the best for their baby but there are millions of different views on how to raise a child. This four-part series takes a look at three of history's most influential childcare methods. More on Bringing Up Baby

25. Britain AD: King Arthur's Britain

    Francis Pryor argues that the early history of Britain was a vibrant period, when the island thrived under foreign influences from as far a field as the Middle East without losing their cultural identity [S] More on Britain AD: King Arthur's Britain

26. Britain's Big Freeze

    The start of 2010 has been one of the coldest winters in Britain for decades: why has this happened and is it a sign of more freezing winters to come? [S] More on Britain's Big Freeze

27. Britain's Conjoined Twins: Hope and Faith

    This moving Cutting Edge film follows the births of conjoined twins Faith and Hope - and the girls' subsequent fight for survival [S] More on Britain's Conjoined Twins: Hope and Faith

    Last broadcast: 19 February 2009, on

28. Britain's Deadliest Addictions

    Three people addicted to different substances - alcohol, crack and benzodiazepine - attempt to kick their habits under the supervision of experts at a leading detox clinic [S] More on Britain's Deadliest Addictions

29. Britain's Fattest Man

    Can Paul Mason, Britain's fattest man, get the surgery he needs to keep him alive? And will Paul's dream of walking again come true? [S] More on Britain's Fattest Man

    Last broadcast: 05 January 2011, on

30. Britain's Forgotten Children

    Every year, thousands of kids disappear into the care system More on Britain's Forgotten Children

31. Britain's Greatest Codebreaker

    Drama documentary recording the brilliance - and the destruction - of one of the 20th century's greatest minds More on Britain's Greatest Codebreaker

    Last broadcast: Monday 21 November, 9PM on Channel 4

32. Britain's Real Monarch

    Tony Robinson goes in search of Britain's Real Monarch. The result is a detective story that takes him from the Tower of London, via Debretts Peerage, to the other side of the planet... More on Britain's Real Monarch

33. Britain's Supreme Court

    True Stories goes behind the scenes of Britain's new Supreme Court, where the country's top judges hear high-profile cases that will shape the nature of our society [S] More on Britain's Supreme Court

    Last broadcast: 08 February 2011, on

34. Britain's Trillion Pound Horror Story

    Martin Durkin explains the full extent of the financial mess the UK is in and presents his argument of what needs to be done to make the economy boom again [S] More on Britain's Trillion Pound Horror Story

    Last broadcast: 11 November 2010, on

35. Britain's Whitest Family

    This moving documentary examines a life lived in the wrong colour skin. It focuses on three sufferers of albinism as they attempt to regain their confidence and discover their own identity. [S] More on Britain's Whitest Family

36. Britain's Worst Weather

    Dr Nick Middleton of Oxford University investigates some of Britain's most extreme weather conditions, to find out how they are caused and why they are so dangerous More on Britain's Worst Weather

37. British Basketball: Game On 2010

    Following the British basketball squad GB Standard Life Men's team [S] More on British Basketball: Game On 2010

    Last broadcast: 12 September 2010, on

38. British Comedy Awards

    Biggest night of the year for British comedy, when the UK's top comedic talents come together to celebrate the triumphs of the past 12 months [S] More on British Comedy Awards

    Last broadcast: Friday 16 December, 9PM on Channel 4

39. British Gas Great Swim Series

    A new series of public swimming events held across the UK, intended to inspire the nation to leave their sofas and enter the water [S] More on British Gas Great Swim Series

    Last broadcast: Sunday 06 November, 6.55AM on Channel 4

40. The British Woman on Death Row

    The story of Linda Carty, a British grandmother awaiting execution in Texas for a crime in which she has always denied any involvement [S] More on The British Woman on Death Row

    Last broadcast: Monday 28 November, 8PM on Channel 4

41. Britz

    Peter Kosminsky's BAFTA award winning drama about a British Muslim family who are pulled in radically different directions by their conflicting personal experiences in post 9/11 Britain [S] More on Britz

42. Brokeback Mountain

    Ang Lee's so-called 'gay cowboy' movie finds Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal falling in love in the Wyoming wilds More on Brokeback Mountain

43. Bronson

    Tom Hardy stars in Nicolas Winding Refn's disturbing, stylised biopic recounting the incarcerated life of the man who has been dubbed Britain's longest-serving and most violent prisoner More on Bronson

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 15 November, 11PM on Film 4

44. The Bronx Bunny Show

    The Bronx Bunny Show is a spoof semi-educational show for adults hosted by two wise-cracking, foul-mouthed puppets - the streetwise Bronx Bunny and his volatile sidekick Teddy T More on The Bronx Bunny Show

45. Brookside

    Phil Redmond's classic, ground-breaking soap set in a housing estate on the outskirts of Liverpool. Brookside first aired on Channel 4 in 1982 and ran for 21 years. [S] More on Brookside

46. Brothers and Sisters

    Compelling US drama from the producers of Alias and The West Wing. An all-star cast play a wealthy but troubled family from California grappling with love, loss and living in the modern age. [S] More on Brothers and Sisters

47. Bruce Springsteen: London Calling...

    - Live in Hyde Park: Coverage of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's gig in London's Hyde Park in 2009. Songs performed include Working on a Dream, Badlands, Glory Days, Born to Run and Dancing in the Dark. [S] More on Bruce Springsteen: London Calling...

48. Bruno

    Sacha Baron Cohen follows up Borat... with this outrageous PC-busting mockumentary about a disgraced gay Austrian fashion journalist seeking fame and fortune in the USA More on Bruno

    Last broadcast: Sunday 18 December, 10PM on Channel 4

49. BT and Channel 4 Present...

    BT and Channel 4 present profiles of some of the elite Paralympians aiming to win gold for Great Britain in 2012 [S] More on BT and Channel 4 Present...

    Last broadcast: Friday 28 October, 7.55PM on Channel 4

50. BT Paralympic World Cup

    Action from the 2011 BT Paralympic World Cup More on BT Paralympic World Cup

    Last broadcast: 28 May 2011, on