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Bank of Dave
Convinced that he can do a better job than the high street banks, Dave Fishwick sets up his own small bank and endeavours to make it profitable - in just 180 days
Day I Got the Sack
What do you do if your boss gives you the boot? This programme follows people as they try to rebuild their livelihoods after getting fired.
Tricky Business
Young entrepreneurs with a tricky business problem get tough advice and mentoring from multi-millionaire businessman John Boyle
SuperScrimpers
The series that shows how to scrimp and save in these straitened times with entrepreneur, journalist and mother-of-three Mrs Moneypenny [S] More on SuperScrimpers
Country House Rescue
New presenter Simon Davis advises the owners of British stately homes on how to diversify and raise revenue, and so secure the future of their unique properties for generations to come [S] More on Country House Rescue
Last broadcast: 19 July 2012, on
Bank of Dave
Convinced that he can do a better job than the high street banks, Dave Fishwick sets up his own small bank and endeavours to make it profitable - in just 180 days [S] [AD] More on Bank of Dave
Last broadcast: Thursday 28 February, 10PM on Channel 4
Lily Allen: From Riches to Rags
Series charting the metamorphosis of Lily Allen from pop star to retailer as she and her sister Sarah launch their own fashion store [S] More on Lily Allen: From Riches to Rags
Last broadcast: 29 March 2011, on
SuperScrimpers Hot Summer Tips
In this jubilee summer special Mrs M reveals her top ten money-saving summer tips from one of Britain's top holiday destinations - Brighton. [S] More on SuperScrimpers Hot Summer Tips
Last broadcast: 05 June 2012, on
Three in a Bed
B&B owners throw open their doors and take turns to stay with one another - and pay what they consider fair for their stay [S] More on Three in a Bed
Last broadcast: 02 June 2011, on
The Flaw
The Flaw explains in unprecedented depth the underlying causes of the global financial crisis More on The Flaw
Willie's Chocolate Revolution
Willie attempts to create the finest, purest chocolate bar in the world, and teach a nation of chocoholics how wonderful real chocolate can be [S] More on Willie's Chocolate Revolution
Last broadcast: 09 April 2009, on
Bernie Madoff: $65 Billion Swindle
Documentary telling the story of disgraced financier Bernard L Madoff, who was sentenced to 150 years in prison in June 2009 for defrauding investors out of billions of dollars [S] More on Bernie Madoff: $65 Billion Swindle
Last broadcast: 26 July 2009, on
The People's Supermarket
Arthur Potts Dawson tries to launch a supermarket to serve the local community with good cheap food that's fair to consumers and producers. But it will only work if Arthur can convince the customers to work there too, for free [S] More on The People's Supermarket
Last broadcast: 27 February 2011, on
Ruth Watson's Hotel Rescue
This autumn award-winning hotelier Ruth Watson tackles fledgling hotels and B&Bs across the UK with the help of some of the best in the business [S] More on Ruth Watson's Hotel Rescue
Last broadcast: 15 April 2010, on
The Ascent of Money
Bringing context and understanding to the current economic crisis, historian Niall Ferguson tells the story of money and the rise - and spectacular falls - of global finance throughout the ages [S] More on The Ascent of Money
Last broadcast: 22 December 2008, on
Gerry's Big Decision
Sir Gerry Robinson, one of Britain's most respected businessmen, comes to the rescue of several companies across the UK, armed with his personal cheque book [S] More on Gerry's Big Decision
Willie's Wonky Chocolate Factory
Four-part series following Willie Harcourt-Cooze as he grows cocoa beans on his Venezuelan farm and turns them into premium chocolate at his Devon factory. Featuring tasty chocolate recipes. [S] More on Willie's Wonky Chocolate Factory
Last broadcast: 17 December 2008, on
Tricky Business
Young entrepreneurs with a tricky business problem get tough advice and mentoring from multi-millionaire businessman John Boyle [S] More on Tricky Business
Advertising Uncut
A revealing, informative and entertaining anatomy of the world of marketing and advertising [S] More on Advertising Uncut
Day I Got the Sack
What do you do if your boss gives you the boot? This programme follows people as they try to rebuild their livelihoods after getting fired. [S] More on Day I Got the Sack
Around the World in 80 Trades
With £25,000 in his pocket from the sale of his flat, Conor Woodman travels across four continents, trading in all kinds of products with the aim of doubling his money [S] More on Around the World in 80 Trades
Property Ladder
Property expert Sarah Beeny offers professional experience and practical suggestions to budding property developers. But will they listen to her sound advice? [S] More on Property Ladder
My Wall Street
A timely snapshot of Britain in recession, this Cutting Edge film examines the impact of the credit crunch on family, faith and hopes for the future by meeting residents from every Wall Street in the UK [S] More on My Wall Street
Last broadcast: 30 April 2009, on
The Hunt for Britain's Tightest Person
With the credit crunch biting deep, money-saving has become the nation's favourite hobby. But what happens when 'thrifty' becomes 'tight-fisted', and keeping hold of your cash becomes an obsession? [S] More on The Hunt for Britain's Tightest Person
Big Chef Takes On Little Chef
Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal sets out to breathe fresh life into Little Chef... [S] More on Big Chef Takes On Little Chef
Last broadcast: 20 January 2009, on
Neil Morrissey's Risky Business
Neil Morrissey and best mate Richard Fox have a dream: to open up their own pub and produce their own beer. There's just one problem: neither of them has ever brewed a drop of ale in their lives. [S] More on Neil Morrissey's Risky Business
Last broadcast: 28 November 2008, on
Chateau Monty
Writer Monty Waldin gives up life in England to take over a small organic vineyard in the south-west of France. But will this dream move leave him nursing a nightmare hangover? [S] More on Chateau Monty
4iP
At the end of 2010 we announced that, as part of a wider restructure of Channel 4, 4iP was to be merged into existing Channel 4 teams. As a consequence, resources for new and existing digital format innovation now sit within Channel 4 Online. More on 4iP
Better by Design
Multi-award-winning designers Richard Seymour and Dick Powell rethink malfunctioning everyday objects, from unsound burglar alarms to rubbish kitchen bins More on Better by Design
Deals on Wheels
Having passed its latest MOT with flying colours, this series gives us the lowdown on what's hot and what's not in the labyrinth of the used car market More on Deals on Wheels
House Auction
Presenters James Gibbons, Emma Basden and Eleanor Davies follow a selection of eager buyers and stressed-out sellers grappling with this fast-growing, high risk sector of the property market More on House Auction
The Hustlers
The Hustlers follows the fortunes of five Northern businesses, all run by young people working in the arts, media and fashion who are driven by passion and a burning desire to succeed More on The Hustlers
Love and Money
These revealing programmes follow couples as they talk candidly about their attitudes to money, exposing the dark and complex power struggles it creates within relationships More on Love and Money
One Year to Pay Off Your Mortgage
Sarah Beeny follows some UK homeowners who attempt to pay off their mortgages in just one year by investing in what they hope are rising European markets More on One Year to Pay Off Your Mortgage
The Price of Property
In this four-part series, journalist Jon Henley embarks on a journey around the UK to discover how the pursuit of property ownership has changed the face of Britain More on The Price of Property
Risking It All
Many people have the fantasy of quitting a job and setting up their own business. But how many would take the risk? This series follows the real-life stories of people who are prepared to do just that More on Risking It All
The Shock Doctrine
Based on Naomi Klein's book, The Shock Doctrine argues that America's 'free market' policies now dominate the world through the exploitation of disaster-shocked people and countries More on The Shock Doctrine
Travels of a Gringo
Journalist and film-maker Sean Langan travels from one end of Latin America to the other to find out what globalisation means for the people there and what impact it's had on their lives More on Travels of a Gringo
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