Programmes beginning with W

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1. Wacko About Jacko

   So just who are Michael Jackson's fans and how far will they go to support the man they love? This film takes a frank and personal look into some of their lives. More on Wacko About Jacko

2. Waiting for Hockney

   This comic and poignant documentary looks at the risks, payoffs and consequences when one man single-mindedly pursues his vision no matter what, or how long, it takes More on Waiting for Hockney

3. Waitress

   Keri Russell plays a waitress and cook famed for her pies but unhappily married until she finds love in the unlikeliest of places in Adrienne Shelly's comedy. More on Waitress

4. Wakestock Festival

   Highlights from Wakestock Festival in north Wales which celebrates wakeboarding and music [S] More on Wakestock Festival

   Last broadcast: 24 July 2011, on

5. Wakey Wakey Campers

   In the days before package holidays, most Brits would round up the family and head off to Pontins or Butlins. This unique series recreates the halcyon days of the great British holiday camp. More on Wakey Wakey Campers

6. Waking the Baby Mammoth

   Documentary following a team of experts as they investigate the carcass of a one-month-old baby mammoth who lived around 40,000 years ago in the hope of discovering more about the creature's life [S] More on Waking the Baby Mammoth

7. Walk the Line

   James Mangold's outstanding Johnny Cash biopic chronicles the highs and lows of the towering musical icon More on Walk the Line

8. Wall Street

   Charlie Sheen stars as an ambitious young stockbroker who's willing to do whatever it takes to reach the top More on Wall Street

   Last broadcast: Saturday 24 December, 11.50PM on More4

9. Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters

   This explosive film examines recently discovered letters written by Wallis Simpson that reveal her secret love, and chart her fear as she found herself becoming trapped into marrying Edward VIII [S] More on Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters

   Last broadcast: 24 August 2011, on

10. Waltz with Bashir

    Israeli director Ari Folman's Golden Globe-winning animated film follows his efforts to find old friends and comrades from the Lebanon War, and discover the truth about that time and himself More on Waltz with Bashir

    Last broadcast: 29 March 2011, on

11. The Wanted: Revealed!

    Matt Littler and Darren Jeffries meet UK chart-toppers The Wanted and try to learn what it takes to make it as a boyband More on The Wanted: Revealed!

    Last broadcast: 20 October 2010, on

12. War Child

    Bafta Award-winning film-maker Jezza Neumann's shocking portrait of Palestinian children living in the aftermath of war [S] More on War Child

    Last broadcast: 15 February 2011, on

13. War Horse: The Real Story

    The extraordinary and deeply moving story of the million British horses that served in World War I [S] More on War Horse: The Real Story

    Last broadcast: Sunday 04 March, 8PM on Channel 4

14. The War of the Roses

    Acerbic, sadistic comedy in which a divorcing couple (Douglas and Turner) battle each other for ownership of their marital home More on The War of the Roses

    Last broadcast: 16 April 2011, on

15. The War of the World

    Controversial historian Niall Ferguson argues that the last century was one of continual worldwide conflict, caused by empires engaged in ethnic conflict More on The War of the World

16. War on Iraq: Which Side Are You On?

    In a programme originally shown in 2002, Jon Snow chairs a debate on the war with Iraq More on War on Iraq: Which Side Are You On?

17. War Oratorio

    Filmed in Afghanistan, Uganda and Kashmir, this is a groundbreaking music film that traces a day in the life of three people caught up in the vicious spiral of war More on War Oratorio

18. The Warlords

    Three blood brothers become embroiled in China's murderous Taiping Rebellion More on The Warlords

19. Warsaw Ghetto: The Unfinished Film

    An examination of a mysterious Nazi propaganda film that juxtaposed staged scenes of Jews living a life of luxury in the Warsaw Ghetto with chilling images that required no staging at all More on Warsaw Ghetto: The Unfinished Film

    Last broadcast: 30 October 2010, on

20. Wasted

    This five-part series looks at the human toll taken on teenagers and their families and friends when drugs come to dominate their lives [S] More on Wasted

21. Watch Me Disappear

    Lucy Cohen's film examines the stories of two of the 2,500 people buried each year with no mourners at their funeral. [S] More on Watch Me Disappear

22. Watchmen

    The landmark graphic novel that reinvented the way we see superheroes is meticulously adapted by 300 director Zack Snyder More on Watchmen

    Last broadcast: 06 August 2011, on

23. The Waterboy

    Adam Sandler stars as Robert 'Bobby' Boucher Jr, the waterboy for an American football team who discovers he has hidden talents as a star player More on The Waterboy

    Last broadcast: 05 September 2010, on

24. Watercolour Challenge

    A 49-part series hosted by actress Hannah Gordon, the challenge is to find Britain's best amateur painter and along the way to explore the landscapes of Britain More on Watercolour Challenge

25. We Live in Public

    An award-winning portrait of Josh Harris, one of the internet's earliest visionaries and the man behind a bizarre psychological experiment that prefigured Big Brother More on We Live in Public

26. We Need to Talk About Dad

    The story of an apparently normal family who get back together to confront terrible events from their past, which were witnessed by teenage son Henry [S] More on We Need to Talk About Dad

    Last broadcast: 21 November 2011, on

27. Wedding Belles

    Ribald comedy drama from Dean Cavanagh and Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting. Four life-long female friends prepare for Leith's wedding of the year - but this big day brings up some big issues... More on Wedding Belles

28. Wedding Crashers

    Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn get more than they bargain for when they invite themselves to a high-society marriage in this spirited comedy More on Wedding Crashers

29. The Wedding Date

    When a single British girl living in New York hears that her ex-fiancé will be the best man at her sister's wedding, she hires a male escort for the celebration, in an attempt to prove that she's moved on More on The Wedding Date

30. Wedding House

    Want a dream wedding without the drama? In a stately country mansion a crack team of wedding experts offer a one stop nuptials service, where couples can indulge their wildest matrimonial fantasies [S] More on Wedding House

    Last broadcast: 07 January 2011, on

31. The Wedding Planner

    Jennifer Lopez plays California's top wedding planner who finds herself organising the happy day for her Mr Right More on The Wedding Planner

32. The Wedding Proposal

    A close look at some adventurous and outrageous marriage proposals [S] More on The Wedding Proposal

    Last broadcast: Sunday 12 February, 9PM on Channel 4

33. The Weekenders

    Surreal sitcom in which two friends, Jim and Bob, are in search of a quality sausage. Featuring comedy legends Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. More on The Weekenders

34. Welcome to Romford

    Relationships, friendships, minicabs, love and loneliness in Essex, as First Cut spends a busy night with a Romford taxi firm [S] More on Welcome to Romford

    Last broadcast: 04 February 2011, on

35. The Welsh Great Escape

    The dramatic story of a German break-out from a prisoner-of-war camp in Wales More on The Welsh Great Escape

36. Werner Herzog: In the Edges

    Fascinating documentary that shows how Werner Herzog worked with improvising musicians to create the score for his award-winning 2005 documentary, Grizzly Man More on Werner Herzog: In the Edges

37. The West Wing

    This acclaimed US political drama takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Oval Office through the eyes of an eclectic group of White House staff led by President Josiah Bartlet, brilliantly played by Martin Sheen More on The West Wing

38. What About Me?

    This music series documents the complexities of human nature and features gems of wisdom from collaborators Noam Chomsky, Maxi Jazz, Tim Robbins, Billy Connolly and Michael Stipe [S] More on What About Me?

39. What Happens in Vegas

    Romantic comedy with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher as a couple who regret their impulsive wedding but are obliged to make a go of their marriage for at least six months More on What Happens in Vegas

    Last broadcast: 23 January 2011, on

40. What Lies Beneath

    A couple's new house appears to be haunted by the spirit of a murdered neighbour More on What Lies Beneath

    Last broadcast: 07 May 2011, on

41. What Makes a Masterpiece?

    Is the power of great art in its mysterious ability to move us? Science now claims to have discovered why we like the art we like with neuro-aesthetics, which examines how the brain processes art. [S] More on What Makes a Masterpiece?

    Last broadcast: Saturday 21 January, 9PM on More4

42. What Makes Us Human?

    Evolutionary scientist Dr Armand Leroi explores how and why we became human, but instead of looking for clues in ancient fossils, he seeks out the oddities and mutations around us More on What Makes Us Human?

43. What Really Happened

    On a mission to extract reality from rumour, investigative journalist Jacques Peretti picks apart the most sensational high-profile scandals of recent years [S] More on What Really Happened

44. What Sank the Mary Rose?

    A team of experts from the fields of shipbuilding, science, history and archaeology gather to try and pin down why Henry VIII's flagship, The Mary Rose, capsized and sank without warning in 1545 More on What Sank the Mary Rose?

45. What the Green Movement Got Wrong

    A group of environmentalists are challenging the movement they helped to create. These life-long diehard greens advocate radical solutions to climate change, including GM crops and nuclear energy. [S] More on What the Green Movement Got Wrong

    Last broadcast: 04 November 2010, on

46. What's Killing Darcus Howe?

    A hard-hitting documentary following an extraordinary six months in the life of Darcus Howe as he attempts to raise awareness of prostate cancer, a disease which affects one in four black men. More on What's Killing Darcus Howe?

47. What's Love Got To Do With It

    Angela Bassett was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of singer Tina Turner, as was Laurence Fishburne who played her husband Ike, featuring some of the duo's classic songs. More on What's Love Got To Do With It

    Last broadcast: Saturday 04 February, 10.05PM on More4

48. Whatever - A Teenage Musical

    A fictional drama depicting the lives of Brighton teenagers written and directed by award-winning documentary-maker Daisy Asquith in collaboration with Dunstan Bruce of cult band Chumbawamba More on Whatever - A Teenage Musical

49. Wheelchair Rugby: London Prepares series

    The best of the action from the two-day London International Invitation Wheelchair Rugby Tournament [S] More on Wheelchair Rugby: London Prepares series

    Last broadcast: Sunday 29 April, 7.10AM on Channel 4

50. When Boris Met Dave

    An exploration of the shared past at Eton and Oxford of the two most powerful Conservative politicians in Britain: London Mayor Boris Johnson and party leader David Cameron [S] More on When Boris Met Dave