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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
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Bodyshock
Long-running documentary strand that investigates extraordinary and moving real-life stories about the extremes of the human body
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The Fat Fighters
Behind the scenes at one of the country's most outrageous gyms, where four extraordinary personal trainers battle to transform the physiques of their clients
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The Middle Ages: Forty Something
Ray Gosling examines the enigma of middle age by talking to people about the challenges, experiences and opportunities it offers More on The Middle Ages: Forty Something
Miracles in the Womb
Combining revolutionary 4D ultrasound footage with state-of-the art graphics, Miracles in the Womb offers a window on the often fraught world of multiple pregnancy, from conception to birth More on Miracles in the Womb
My Big Fat Diet Show
Anna Richardson shows the nation how to lose extra pounds fast, encouraging viewers to join her in a special two-week diet and exercise regime [S] More on My Big Fat Diet Show
Last broadcast: 12 January 2010, on
My Crazy Parents
This series follows three families, all of whom have a parent with a long history of mental health problems, and reveals how these problems affect family life More on My Crazy Parents
My Transsexual Summer
A series that follows seven people who are undertaking a range of gender affirmation procedures as they make the journey to realise their true identities [S] More on My Transsexual Summer
Last broadcast: 29 November 2011, on
New Year Revolution
The hardest thing about keeping a resolution is doing it on your own. This year it's going to be different. 31 days. 3 life-changing revolutions. And an army of supporters alongside you. Join the Revolution. More on New Year Revolution
Ninety Naps a Day
Narcolepsy causes people to fall sleep uncontrollably many times each day. This documentary follows a group of British sufferers as they attend a 'Narcolepsy Network' conference in America. [S] More on Ninety Naps a Day
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
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
The Smallest People in the World
Acclaimed documentary maker Jane Treays enters the world of children on the edge of society, examining how they cope when their lives are shaped by extreme circumstances More on The Smallest People in the World
The Stuttering School
First Cut follows two people with severe stammers on the McGuire Programme four-day intensive course, which helps people who stammer overcome their affliction [S] More on The Stuttering School
Super Botox Me
Kate Spicer undertakes a very personal investigation into the seductive world of the beauty industry, weighing the benefits of radical treatments against their costs by trying them out first-hand [S] More on Super Botox Me
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
Superskinny Me: The Race to Size Double Zero
The film looks beyond the glossy magazines and Hollywood's 'lolly-pop' starlets to issue a life-size health warning about the latest fads and crash diets More on Superskinny Me: The Race to Size Double Zero
Tony Robinson: Me and my Mum
Tony Robinson takes an intensely personal look at the plight of Britain's elderly in a film about his 89-year old mum, Phyllis More on Tony Robinson: Me and my Mum
Too Big to Walk?
Eight obese people are given an extraordinary chance to lose weight, get fit and change their lives. But will they last the distance? More on Too Big to Walk?
The Ugly Face of Beauty
With the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery in the UK, Dr Christian Jessen shines a spotlight on the industry and comes to the aid of women who have fallen victim to botched operations [S] More on The Ugly Face of Beauty
Last broadcast: 03 August 2010, on
Village of the Dolls
The fascinating story of Mark Hogancamp who, brain-damaged and broke following a vicious attack, sought recovery in a second world war scale-model town he built in his garden [S] More on Village of the Dolls
Last broadcast: 19 April 2011, on
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?
Will My Crash Diet Kill Me?
What are the long-term effects on the human body of drastic crash diets? With the help of six slimmers, Dr Anu Bhatia investigates. More on Will My Crash Diet Kill Me?
Last broadcast: 26 January 2011, on
Young, Autistic & Stagestruck
This landmark series follows nine autistic youngsters as they attempt to produce their very own stage show, under the guidance of theatre professionals who've never worked with an autistic cast before [S] More on Young, Autistic & Stagestruck
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
3 Fat Brides, 1 Thin Dress
Formidable diet dictator Gillian McKeith turns her attention to big girls looking forward to their big day More on 3 Fat Brides, 1 Thin Dress
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