Documentaries

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  • The Hotel

    The Hotel

    A real-life Fawlty Towers, this comedy-doc looks at life above and below stairs at Torquay's Grosvenor Hotel

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  • Best of British

    Best of British

    Documentary series following Paralympic athletes in their sporting and private lives as they aim to be selected for the 2012 London Paralympic Games

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  • Our Man in...

    Our Man in...

    Observational documentary series following British consular staff as they help Brits in peril in Spain

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  1. cOPPERS Coppers

    Filmed across Britain, from inner cities to country beats, Coppers reveals what the police are up against every day of their working lives [S] More on Coppers

    Next on: Friday 08 June, 11.20PM on More4

  2. Unreported World Unreported World

    Critically acclaimed foreign affairs series offering an insight into the lives of people in some of the most neglected parts of the planet. Now available internationally [S] More on Unreported World

    Next on: Friday 01 June, 7.30PM on Channel 4

  3. all_best_possible_taste_grayson_perry_wk23_brand In the Best Possible Taste - Grayson Perry

    Artist Grayson Perry explores British tastes, using his discoveries as inspiration for a work of art. More on In the Best Possible Taste - Grayson Perry

    Next on: Tuesday 05 June, 10PM on Channel 4

  4. Secret millionaire Dave King The Secret Millionaire

    Millionaire benefactors say goodbye to their luxury lifestyles and go undercover in deprived areas to find out who needs their help [S] More on The Secret Millionaire

    Next on: Monday 28 May, 9PM on Channel 4

  5. Big Fat Gypsy Weddings Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

    Revealing documentary series that offers a window into the secretive, extravagant and surprising world of gypsies and travellers in Britain today [S] More on Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 27 March, 9PM on Channel 4

  6. 24 Hours in A&E 24 Hours in A&E

    With 91 cameras filming round the clock, 24 Hours in A&E offers unprecedented access to one of Britain's busiest A&E departments, at King's College Hospital [S] More on 24 Hours in A&E

    Next on: Wednesday 30 May, 9PM on Channel 4

  7. The House the 50s Built The House the 50s Built

    An examination of the ingenuity and life-changing technology behind the 1950s inventions that launched drab, black-and-white post-war Britain into a Technicolor-drenched world of the future More on The House the 50s Built

    Next on: Thursday 07 June, 9PM on Channel 4

  8. Undercover Boss Australia Undercover Boss Australia

    High-flying Australian executives taking extraordinary steps to ensure their companies are fighting fit by going undercover in their own businesses [S] More on Undercover Boss Australia

    Last broadcast: Friday 13 January, 9.25AM on Channel 4

  9. Katie: My Beautiful Friends Katie: My Beautiful Friends

    Katie Piper sets out on an extraordinary journey to use her personal experience to help rebuild the lives and confidence of people like her who are fighting for normality while living with a disfigurement [S] More on Katie: My Beautiful Friends

    Last broadcast: 12 April 2011, on

  10. hero The Fairy Jobmother

    Hayley Taylor takes on the challenge of getting the unemployed of Britain back into work [S] More on The Fairy Jobmother

    Next on: Wednesday 30 May, 12.10AM on More4

  11. One Born Every Minute series 3 One Born Every Minute

    A ground-breaking look at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit, from the perspective of the parents-to-be and the maternity ward staff [S] More on One Born Every Minute

    Last broadcast: Wednesday 04 April, 9PM on Channel 4

  12. bodyshock_worlds_tallest_man_looking_for_love_brand Bodyshock

    Long-running documentary strand that investigates extraordinary and moving real-life stories about the extremes of the human body [S] More on Bodyshock

    Last broadcast: Wednesday 25 April, 10PM on Channel 4

  13. Queen Victoria's Last Love Queen Victoria's Last Love

    The story of Queen Victoria's relationship with her Indian servant Abdul Karim, which violated Victorian taboos and stoked royal jealousy, threatening her diamond jubilee celebrations [S] More on Queen Victoria's Last Love

    Next on: Monday 04 June, 11.05PM on More4

  14. Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King

    A revelatory film about Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang, who was at the centre of a group of establishment big-wigs and grandees who came together in 1936 to oust King Edward VIII [S] More on Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King

    Next on: Saturday 02 June, 7.55PM on More4

  15. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip The Queen's Wedding

    A fascinating look at the romance, politics and spin that lay behind the Queen Elizabeth's marriage to Prince Philip in 1947 [S] More on The Queen's Wedding

  16. Accused: The 74 Stone Babysitter Accused: The 74 Stone Babysitter

    The story of one of the most incredible murder trials America has witnessed, following the twists and turns in the case of Mayra Rosales and the death of her two-year-old nephew [S] More on Accused: The 74 Stone Babysitter

    Next on: Friday 01 June, 11.40PM on More4

  17. Hidden Talent Hidden Talent

    Richard Bacon presents a new series helping people to unlock their previously hidden talents and skills [S] More on Hidden Talent

    Next on: Tuesday 29 May, 10PM on Channel 4

  18. Married to the Moonies Married to the Moonies

    A revealing look inside the world of the Moonies, following three British youngsters as they prepare to be married at a mass wedding More on Married to the Moonies

    Next on: Thursday 31 May, 9PM on Channel 4

  19. More Sex Please, We're British More Sex Please, We're British

    Funny and frank documentary about the UK's booming market for sex toys [S] More on More Sex Please, We're British

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 08 May, 10PM on Channel 4

  20. My Big Fat Fetish My Big Fat Fetish

    Big women eating food are becoming an underground internet hit. My Big Fat Fetish meets four of the big beautiful women becoming increasingly popular in magazines and online. [S] More on My Big Fat Fetish

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 22 May, 10PM on Channel 4

  21. The Ancient Skeletons of Peru The Ancient Skeletons of Peru

    High in the Andes in the 16th century, the fiercely independent Chachapoya tribes suddenly disappeared. Now archaeologists have found startling evidence that may indicate what happened to them. [S] More on The Ancient Skeletons of Peru

    Last broadcast: 14 May 2011, on

  22. Undercover Boss USA Hooters Undercover Boss USA

    The American version of Undercover Boss shows high-flying executives taking extraordinary steps to ensure their companies are fighting fit by going undercover in their own businesses [S] More on Undercover Boss USA

    Last broadcast: Friday 20 April, 9AM on Channel 4

  23. The Secret History of Eurovision The Secret History of Eurovision

    The inside story of how the Eurovision Song Contest became the most popular live musical event on the planet, and how it helped to build a new Europe [S] More on The Secret History of Eurovision

    Last broadcast: 07 May 2011, on

  24. Extreme A&E Extreme A&E

    Dr Kevin Fong investigates some of the world's most dangerous, diverse and demanding emergency medicine environments to uncover the science of saving lives [S] More on Extreme A&E

    Last broadcast: Thursday 03 May, 10PM on Channel 4

  25. My Phone Sex Secrets My Phone Sex Secrets

    Phone sex is one industry booming in the face of recession. My Phone Sex Secrets meets the women paid to talk dirty. [S] More on My Phone Sex Secrets

    Last broadcast: Monday 12 March, 10PM on Channel 4

  26. The World's Largest Snake The World's Largest Snake

    An examination of the 48-foot-long titanoboa and how its discovery affects our understanding of prehistory [S] More on The World's Largest Snake

    Last broadcast: Thursday 03 May, 8PM on Channel 4

  27. Jamie Oliver Jamie's Kitchen

    Jamie Oliver's nine-month struggle to turn a team of unemployed young people, with virtually no previous cooking experience, into chefs in the high-pressure environment of a London restaurant More on Jamie's Kitchen

    Last broadcast: Saturday 19 May, 9.45PM on More4

  28. MotherTruckers MotherTruckers

    How do women lorry drivers get on with their male colleagues, juggle families, and stay feminine? This amusing film meets the new queens of the road. [S] More on MotherTruckers

    Last broadcast: Thursday 09 February, 10PM on Channel 4

  29. Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys Sex, Lies & Rinsing Guys

    Documentary exploring the world of mutual relationships where glamorous girls use their charm and beauty to 'rinse' wealthy men for money and gifts [S] More on Sex, Lies & Rinsing Guys

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 15 May, 10PM on Channel 4

  30. Secret Millionaire Ireland Secret Millionaire Ireland

    Irish millionaires go undercover in some of the most disadvantaged parts of Ireland, where they meet extraordinary individuals working to help people in their own communities [S] More on Secret Millionaire Ireland

    Last broadcast: Wednesday 16 May, 8.55AM on Channel 4

  31. Katie: The Science of Seeing Again Katie: The Science of Seeing Again

    Katie Piper explores the issues surrounding the pioneering surgery she's undergoing to regain the sight in her left eye [S] More on Katie: The Science of Seeing Again

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 07 February, 9PM on Channel 4

  32. Marrying Prince Harry Marrying Prince Harry

    This First Cut film meets five young women determined to marry Prince Harry, from the Twitter 'queens' who always know where he is, to 16-year-old Joy, who has an engagement ring for him More on Marrying Prince Harry

    Last broadcast: Friday 06 April, 7.35PM on Channel 4

  33. Foxes Live: Wild in the City Foxes Live: Wild in the City

    Foxes provoke either love or hate: urban menace or furry friend? Channel 4's new multi-platform campaign lets the viewers decide [S] More on Foxes Live: Wild in the City

    Last broadcast: Wednesday 09 May, 8PM on Channel 4

  34. The Secret Millionaire The Secret Millionaire USA and Australia

    Wealthy benefactors donate their time and money to causes close to their hearts [S] More on The Secret Millionaire USA and Australia

    Last broadcast: Thursday 08 December, 8.55AM on Channel 4

  35. The Tallest Tower: Building The Shard The Tallest Tower: Building The Shard

    An examination of the challenges and achievements of building Western Europe's tallest tower in a densely populated part of London [S] More on The Tallest Tower: Building The Shard

    Last broadcast: Wednesday 02 May, 9PM on Channel 4

  36. Bin Laden: Shoot to Kill Bin Laden: Shoot to Kill

    The complete story of the operation to find and kill Osama Bin Laden [S] More on Bin Laden: Shoot to Kill

    Last broadcast: 07 September 2011, on

  37. The Secret Life of Buildings: Tom Dyckhoff The Secret Life of Buildings

    Architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff explores the impact the design of buildings can have on us - on our identity and self-esteem, and on relationships, our chances at school, and even our weight and immune system [S] More on The Secret Life of Buildings

    Last broadcast: 15 August 2011, on

  38. Girls on the Pull Girls on the Pull

    First Cut follows three women living with trichotillomania, an impulse control disorder that causes them to pull out their own hair [S] More on Girls on the Pull

    Last broadcast: 16 July 2010, on

  39. Dr Christian Jessen Supersize vs Superskinny

    Documentary series in which two extreme eaters - one very overweight and the other severely underweight - swap diets in an attempt to change the way they view food and eating [S] More on Supersize vs Superskinny

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 01 May, 8PM on Channel 4

  40. Double Lesson Double Lesson

    The fictional story of a secondary school teacher who, one Monday afternoon, attacks a pupil in his class [S] More on Double Lesson

    Last broadcast: 15 July 2011, on

  41. 9/11: The Lost Tapes 9/11: The Lost Tapes

    Newly released recordings of military and air traffic control conversations offer a moving perspective on 9/11 and the fateful minutes that changed America forever [S] More on 9/11: The Lost Tapes

    Last broadcast: Thursday 19 April, 9PM on Channel 4

  42. The Plot to Bring Down Britain's Planes The Plot to Bring Down Britain's Planes

    A group of young men from east London plotted to blow up multiple US airliners leaving Heathrow in 2006, using explosives disguised as soft drinks [S] More on The Plot to Bring Down Britain's Planes

    Last broadcast: Thursday 26 April, 9PM on Channel 4

  43. The Merits of Ferrets The Merits of Ferrets

    Becky Lomax's First Cut film tells the story of three friends and their rescue centre for traumatised ferrets [S] More on The Merits of Ferrets

    Last broadcast: 26 August 2011, on

  44. Rogue Baboon and Joy Reidenberg Inside Nature's Giants

    The award-winning series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet. Most wildlife documentaries show how animals behave, but by exploring their anatomy, Inside Nature's Giants reveals how these creatures really work. [S] More on Inside Nature's Giants

    Last broadcast: Monday 23 April, 8PM on Channel 4

  45. Elizabeth Taylor: The Auction Elizabeth Taylor: Auction of a Lifetime

    An exploration of Elizabeth Taylor's extraordinary life story, told through some of her most valuable and glamorous possessions, and with exclusive interviews [S] More on Elizabeth Taylor: Auction of a Lifetime

    Last broadcast: Wednesday 18 April, 9PM on Channel 4

  46. Pamela Stephenson: The Fame Report Pamela Stephenson: The Fame Report

    Dr Pamela Stephenson examines the reality of being famous, its psychological impact and its effect on key relationships for those in the public eye [S] More on Pamela Stephenson: The Fame Report

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 17 April, 10PM on More4

  47. Crucifixion Crucifixion

    Anatomist Dr Gunther von Hagens creates his interpretation of the crucifixion, in a documentary examining the enduring iconic image of the crucifix [S] More on Crucifixion

    Last broadcast: Sunday 08 April, 10PM on Channel 4

  48. Sex, Lies and Parkinson's Sex, Lies and Parkinson's

    Oliver Cheetham's First Cut film meets Vicki, a mother-of-two diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's, as she deals with her condition and the effect her medication is having on her life [S] More on Sex, Lies and Parkinson's

    Last broadcast: 12 August 2011, on

  49. undateables_carolyne The Undateables

    People living with challenging conditions are often considered 'undateable' - this series meets a few and follows their attempts to find love [S] More on The Undateables

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 17 April, 9PM on Channel 4

  50. Concrete Circus Concrete Circus

    Concrete Circus brings together the world's hottest names in urban sports with viral film-makers and Mike Christie, the director of extreme sport documentary Jump London, to capture unique portraits of the urban sports scene [S] More on Concrete Circus

    Last broadcast: 15 August 2011, on

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