Programmes beginning with D

Only some of these programmes are currently available to watch on 4oD

1. The Departed

   Two infiltrators on opposite sides of the law play a dangerous game of cat and mouse in Martin Scorsese's eagerly awaited return to the gangster genre More on The Departed

2. Departures

   An unemployed cellist finds a new lease of life tending to the newly dead in this Japanese comedy drama, which won 2009's Best Foreign Language Film Oscar More on Departures

   Last broadcast: Saturday 26 November, 12.30AM on Channel 4

3. Derek

   Derek Jarman was one of Britain's most innovative and controversial artists of the late 20th century and arguably the most crucial figure of British independent cinema from the 70s through to the 90s More on Derek

4. Derren Brown

   A maestro of mind control, Derren Brown is a with a rare intuition that enables him to predict - and control - human behaviour. Are you ready to be amazed? Come this way... More on Derren Brown

5. Derren Brown Investigates

   Derren Brown looks at some extraordinary claims from around the world, documenting a medium, a ghost hunter and a psychic expert who claims to make the blind see [S] More on Derren Brown Investigates

   Last broadcast: 31 May 2010, on

6. Derren Brown Night

   Channel 4's Derren Brown Night dedicates the evening's schedule to the extraordinary Derren Brown as he celebrates 10 years on C4 with an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary Behind the Mischief and the best ever Derren Brown episode as chosen by his fans online. More on Derren Brown Night

7. Derren Brown Presents: 3D Magic Spectacular

   Derren Brown presents some of the world's greatest, funniest and most shocking magicians perform magic in stunning 3D More on Derren Brown Presents: 3D Magic Spectacular

8. Derren Brown: Mind Control

   Using his unique abilities to anticipate and manipulate people's reactions, psychological illusionist Derren Brown wields his powers of perception over the unsuspecting [S] More on Derren Brown: Mind Control

   Last broadcast: Wednesday 18 January, 9.35PM on 4Music

9. Derren Brown: The Events

   In 2009, Derren produced four highly complex shows of 'misdirection'. Each event has its own theme, but Derren's aim is always the same: to confuse, to confound and, of course, to control. [S] More on Derren Brown: The Events

10. Derren Brown: The Experiments

    A four-part series featuring an inventive and jaw-dropping mixture of stunts, magic, illusion, suggestion and thought-provoking entertainment, combined with psychological insight [S] More on Derren Brown: The Experiments

    Last broadcast: Friday 11 November, 9PM on Channel 4

11. Derren Brown: The Specials

    In these special shows, psychological illusionist Derren Brown demonstrates his unique and almost uncanny ability to misdirect, manipulate and mesmerise... [S] More on Derren Brown: The Specials

    Last broadcast: 25 April 2011, on

12. Derren Brown: Trick of the Mind

    Derren Brown demonstrates his unique powers of psychological illusion, misdirection and showmanship [S] More on Derren Brown: Trick of the Mind

    Last broadcast: Wednesday 12 October, 10.30PM on 4Music

13. Derren Brown: Trick or Treat

    Derren Brown at his most devilish. He has persuaded members of the public to sign a Faustian pact with him and participate in a macabre game of Trick or Treat. [S] More on Derren Brown: Trick or Treat

14. Desert Darlings

    Falklands veteran Ken Hames leads six very different British couples with no survival experience across the arid Namibian desert More on Desert Darlings

15. Desmond's

    Classic sitcom set in a Peckham barber shop, starring the late, great Norman Beaton. Desmond's was first shown on Channel 4 in 1989 and ran for six years. More on Desmond's

16. Desperate Housewives

    Dark comedy drama exploring the complicated reality behind the apparent domestic bliss of a group of housewives in a fictitious American suburb [S] More on Desperate Housewives

    Next on: Tuesday 14 February, 11.05PM on Channel 4

17. Desperate Scousewives

    Series that follows a new generation of Liverpudlians, determined to show the UK just what they're all about [S] More on Desperate Scousewives

    Last broadcast: Monday 16 January, 10PM on E4

18. Desperate Virgins

    A touching, intimate investigation into the lives of three people who have yet to experience one of life's most important rites of passage More on Desperate Virgins

19. The Devil and Daniel Johnston

    Profile of the cult singer-songwriter and artist - idolised by Kurt Cobain and the grunge scene in the early 90s, but constantly struggling with mental health problems More on The Devil and Daniel Johnston

20. The Devil Wears Prada

    A naive young Anne Hathaway comes to New York and lands a job as the assistant to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Meryl Streep More on The Devil Wears Prada

21. Devil's Advocate

    La Toya Jackson, sister of the late Michael Jackson, faces the Devil's Advocate Darcus Howe to answer the charge that, famous families destroy themselves under the pressures of fame. More on Devil's Advocate

22. The Devil's Whore

    Colourful four-part drama about the seismic events of 17th-century England, when political disobedience turned to revolution and bloody civil war, and English history was changed forever [S] More on The Devil's Whore

23. dfs Crufts

    Clare Balding hosts More4's coverage of Crufts, featuring daily highlights from the main arena alongside a daily look at the serious side of dog breeding, with an emphasis on health and welfare More on dfs Crufts

    Last broadcast: 13 March 2011, on

24. Dhoom 2

    Superstar Hrithik Roshan plays against type as bad boy Mr A in a film packed with action, sexy dance numbers and cops chasing villains More on Dhoom 2

25. The Diana Conspiracy

    In this revealing film, award-winning investigative journalist Martyn Gregory forensically examines the conspiracy theories surrounding Princess Diana's tragic death in 1997 More on The Diana Conspiracy

26. Diana: The Witnesses in the Tunnel

    Did the paparazzi chase Diana, Princess of Wales to her death in the Pont d'Alma tunnel in Paris? This is the story of the photographers arrested that night and their version of the events. More on Diana: The Witnesses in the Tunnel

27. Diary of a Teenage Nudist

    This sensitive and touching film follows 18-year-old Bianca as she embarks on an investigation into what motivates people to take off their clothes in public More on Diary of a Teenage Nudist

28. The Diary of a...

    A pair of films offering different yet insightful looks into the lives of woman from across the world and how they are coping in quite extraordinary circumstances More on The Diary of a...

29. Dicing with Debt

    Game show hosted by Paul Tonkinson. Dice-duelling students get the chance to pay off a year's debt. One lucky winner walks away with nothing, the other with considerably less... More on Dicing with Debt

30. Dickens' Secret Lover

    Taking the form of a fast-paced detective story, this is the story of Charles Dickens - the greatest Victorian of them all - and the great hidden love of his life, Nelly Ternan [S] More on Dickens' Secret Lover

31. Die Hard

    Bruce Willis lets loose a torrent of bullets, one liners and macho sweat in this shamefully entertaining brawn over brains thriller More on Die Hard

    Last broadcast: 15 May 2010, on

32. Die Hard 2

    Our vest-wearing hero, cop John McClane, once again finds himself at the centre of a terrorist nightmare More on Die Hard 2

    Last broadcast: 02 October 2010, on

33. Die Hard 4.0

    Bruce Willis returns as wisecracking cop John McClane, taking on a group of terrorists threatening to hack their way into the whole US computer infrastructure More on Die Hard 4.0

    Last broadcast: 08 November 2009, on

34. The Diets That Time Forgot

    In this unique experiment, nine 21st century volunteers subject themselves to the weight loss diets and fitness regimes of previous generations. But have they bitten off less than they can chew? [S] More on The Diets That Time Forgot

35. The Difference

    Genetic research is forcing leading scientists to look again at racial differences. This series finds out what modern genetics can tell us about the differences between population groups. More on The Difference

36. Digging for Grandad's Gold

    Jerry Sladkowski's intriguing film follows Mark Atkin as he traces his grandfather's WWII past in Nazi-occupied Lodz and follows up rumours of a hastily buried treasure. [S] More on Digging for Grandad's Gold

    Last broadcast: 10 August 2010, on

37. Digging the Great Escape

    A team of experts visits Germany to examine the ingenious achievements of the Second World War's most daring and famous escape artists [S] More on Digging the Great Escape

    Last broadcast: Monday 28 November, 9PM on Channel 4

38. Digital TV

    What is digital switchover? When is it coming to your area? And how do you go digital? For the answers to these questions and information about retuning and trouble shooting, visit the Digital UK website using the link below. More on Digital TV

39. The Dinner Party

    This Cutting Edge documentary views the end of the 1979 - 1997 Conservative era through the opinions of a group of Home Counties dinner party guests More on The Dinner Party

40. The Dinner Party Inspectors

    Fly-on-the-wall documentary series about the perpetual minefield of the dinner party, a microcosm of modern society perfectly contained around one table More on The Dinner Party Inspectors

41. The Dinosaur Mummy

    This documentary follows the excavation and scientific investigation of a mumified dinosaur, complete with organs and scales, discovered in 1999 by an American student More on The Dinosaur Mummy

42. Dirty Dali

    In this intimate film art critic Brian Sewell gives his sympathetic private view of a man whose life and work were surrendered to sexual obsessions. More on Dirty Dali

43. Dirty Digest

    Michelle de Swarte hosts this panel show where the guests provide their own unique take on the week's celebrity news [S] More on Dirty Digest

    Last broadcast: Thursday 24 November, 11.05PM on E4

44. Dirty Sexy Money

    Hit US drama. Idealistic attorney Nick George is persuaded to take on some less than ideal clients - the wealthy and immoral Darling family. This is one lawyer who will never be short of work... More on Dirty Sexy Money

45. Dirty Sexy Things

    Leading fashion photographer Perou creates a series of photographs with eight models from across the globe that opens a window on the world of modelling and reveals what life is really like in an industry that commodifies beauty [S] More on Dirty Sexy Things

    Last broadcast: Monday 22 August, 10PM on E4

46. Dirty Tricks

    Expect bloody mayhem, cunning stunts, twisted fun, a hatful of celebrities and the world's top magicians - Barry and Stuart More on Dirty Tricks

    Last broadcast: Friday 30 December, 1.35AM on 4Music

47. Dispatches

    Dispatches is Channel 4's award winning investigative current affairs programme [S] More on Dispatches

    Next on: Thursday 23 February, 9PM on Channel 4

48. Distraction

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show where brave contestants attempt to rise above such trivial distractions as cactus buzzers, nude middle-aged dancers and electrocution More on Distraction

49. District 13: Ultimatum

    Luc Besson's District 13 team return with more martial arts, more free running and even more explosive mayhem More on District 13: Ultimatum

    Last broadcast: Friday 28 October, 9PM on Film 4

50. Diverse Nation

    A fascinating insight into the British TV industry, going behind the scenes at the Cultural Diversity Awards 2010 [S] More on Diverse Nation

    Last broadcast: 04 February 2011, on