Act of God

True Stories presents Jennifer Baichwal's intriguing film which looks at the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning More on Act of God

Alive

Recreating extraordinary real-life stories of human endurance against the odds, these gripping dramas revisit the agonising dilemmas faced by real people in extreme situations More on Alive

Alone in the Wild

In this remarkable documentary, Ed Wardle is dropped into the unforgiving Yukon wilderness with just basic provisions and cameras to film himself as he attempts to survive completely alone in the wild [S] More on Alone in the Wild

The Anatomists

A three-part history of the science of anatomy, from the ancient practice of human vivisection in the Greek Empire to the endemic grave robbing of 19th-century Britain More on The Anatomists

Anatomy for Beginners

Controversial anatomist Dr Gunther von Hagens and pathologist Professor John Lee explore the beauty beneath our skin in a fascinating series of anatomy classes More on Anatomy for Beginners

Autopsy: Emergency Room

In this three-part series, Dr Gunther von Hagens explores the impact that accidents and assaults have on the human body, while demonstrating what medical staff can do to try to preserve life More on Autopsy: Emergency Room

Bear Grylls

Adventurer Bear Grylls takes on extreme survival challenges in some of the world's most hostile and unforgiving environments, from the deserts of Namibia to the skies over Mount Everest [S] More on Bear Grylls

Last broadcast: 18 October 2009, on

Bear's Wild Weekends

Bear Grylls takes celebrities on exhilarating adventures well outside their comfort zones [S] More on Bear's Wild Weekends

Last broadcast: Sunday 01 January, 9PM on Channel 4

The Big Monster Dig

The series that sees intriguing prehistoric mysteries investigated by Lucy Taylor and her team of fossil-hunting experts [S] More on The Big Monster Dig

Bleach, Nip, Tuck: The White Beauty Myth

Two documentaries from the Race: Science's Last Taboo season examine the growing trend for deracialisation surgery [S] More on Bleach, Nip, Tuck: The White Beauty Myth

Brave New World with Stephen Hawking

Professor Stephen Hawking examines how science is striving for humankind's next leap forward [S] More on Brave New World with Stephen Hawking

Last broadcast: Monday 21 November, 8PM on Channel 4

Britain's Big Freeze

The start of 2010 has been one of the coldest winters in Britain for decades: why has this happened and is it a sign of more freezing winters to come? [S] More on Britain's Big Freeze

Britain's Worst Weather

Dr Nick Middleton of Oxford University investigates some of Britain's most extreme weather conditions, to find out how they are caused and why they are so dangerous More on Britain's Worst Weather

Catastrophe

Tony Robinson presents this spectacular five-part series investigating the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present day [S] More on Catastrophe

Challenger: Countdown to Disaster

Seconds into its tenth mission, the space shuttle Challenger exploded in the skies over Florida, killing all seven crew members. This is the story of how, despite every warning, that tragedy came to pass. More on Challenger: Countdown to Disaster

Close Encounters in Siberia

A True Stories investigation into the mystery behind a massive explosion that shook a remote area of Siberia in 1908 More on Close Encounters in Siberia

Death of the Megabeasts

An examination of the megafauna - huge Australian creatures including a giant wombat, a massive kangaroo and the earth's biggest flightless bird - and why they died out 60,000 years ago [S] More on Death of the Megabeasts

Last broadcast: 09 April 2011, on

Drain the Ocean

This innovative documentary combines scientific knowledge and CGI animation to reveal the diverse world below water [S] More on Drain the Ocean

Last broadcast: 05 March 2011, on

Dumped

Eleven people take part in the ultimate eco-challenge: living on a rubbish dump in South London for three weeks. This thought-provoking series challenges them to live using what others throw away. More on Dumped

Edge of the Universe

In this three-part series the world's leading astronomers and cosmologists reveal extraordinary new discoveries about the shape and structure of the universe and what lies beyond its edge More on Edge of the Universe

The Enemies of Reason

Professor Richard Dawkins confronts the epidemic of irrational, superstitious thinking with logic, observation and evidence - in other words, through reason More on The Enemies of Reason

Equinox

Revealing how science influences the contemporary world. Equinox programmes cover an eclectic range of subjects, often examining everyday phenomena from an unusual viewpoint. More on Equinox

The Event: How Racist Are You?

This programme from the Race: Science's Last Taboo season, asks are we all more racist than we realise or would like to admit? [S] More on The Event: How Racist Are You?

Extinct

Of all the species that have ever existed, 99.9% are now extinct. This documentary brings to life the compelling stories of these lost creatures and solves the mystery of their demise. More on Extinct

Extraordinary Animals in the Womb

Using ground-breaking photography techniques and revolutionary 4D scanning, the amazing survival strategies of sharks, kangaroos and penguins in the womb are revealed More on Extraordinary Animals in the Womb

The Farm Revealed

A revealing look at how genetic modification, cloning, tissue engineering and other technologies are affecting food production on the farm, and much more [S] More on The Farm Revealed

Fat Plague

What if you could catch obesity as easily as you catch a common cold? Dr Nikhil Dhurandhar believes that he's found a virus, ad-36, that could be infecting over 30% of Americans. More on Fat Plague

Force of Nature

Documentary series featuring true stories of men and women who suddenly found themselves face-to-face with the raw, ferocious power of the elements More on Force of Nature

Garbage Warrior

This True Stories documentary is Oliver Hodge's inspiring account of the epic story of maverick architect Michael Reynolds and his fight to introduce sustainable housing in the Nevada desert More on Garbage Warrior

Genius of Britain

Britain's top scientific names tell the story of the British science and ingenuity that has been at the forefront of some of history's greatest advances [S] More on Genius of Britain

The Genius of Charles Darwin

Richard Dawkins presents the ultimate three-part guide to Charles Darwin and his masterpiece, On the Origin of Species [S] More on The Genius of Charles Darwin

Gods in the Sky

The charismatic professor Allan Chapman, brings together the history of astronomy and religion in the most explosive of ways More on Gods in the Sky

Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait

Gordon Ramsay embarks on a personal campaign against the brutal and destructive shark fishing industry More on Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait

Last broadcast: 16 January 2011, on

The Great Sperm Race

The Great Sperm Race tells the story of human conception as it's never been told before. With 250 million competitors, it is the most extreme race on earth and there can only be one winner. [S] More on The Great Sperm Race

Guns, Germs and Steel

Based on Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Guns, Germs and Steel traces humanity's journey over the last 13,000 years, from the dawn of farming to the realities of life in the 21st century More on Guns, Germs and Steel

Haiti's Killer Quake: Why It Happened

A look at the huge earthquake that devastated Haiti on 12 January 2010, examining what happened and why, using 3D graphics and location footage to pick apart the mechanics of the quake [S] More on Haiti's Killer Quake: Why It Happened

Heavy Water

Commemorating the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, this documentary based on Mario Pertucci's poem tells the story of the people who dealt with the catastrophe at ground level More on Heavy Water

The Human Footprint

Featuring a series of arresting art installations and mind-boggling statistics, The Human Footprint follows the average life journey from the cradle to the grave More on The Human Footprint

In the Shadow of the Moon

In this unique documentary, crew members from every Apollo mission that flew to the moon are brought together for the first time to share their remarkable stories [S] More on In the Shadow of the Moon

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: Tuesday 10 January, 9PM on Channel 4

Interview with a Poltergeist

An examination of the Enfield Poltergeist, a still unexplained phenomenon from 1977, which includes eyewitness testimony and extraordinary footage of apparently paranormal activity More on Interview with a Poltergeist

Is It Better to Be Mixed Race?

This documentary from the Race: Science's Last Taboo season asks is it a biological advantage to have parents of different ethnic backgrounds? [S] More on Is It Better to Be Mixed Race?

Japan's Tsunami: How It Happened

The science behind the earthquake and tsunami that have devastated Japan [S] More on Japan's Tsunami: How It Happened

Last broadcast: 24 March 2011, on

Killer Volcanoes

Half a billion people live near an active volcano. Killer Volcanoes follows the bravest volcanologists on earth, exploring and monitoring the most spectacular eruptions ever recorded. More on Killer Volcanoes

The Last of the Honeybees

This film about the plight of honeybees focuses on three American apiarists whose colonies are destroyed by unknown forces More on The Last of the Honeybees

Leonardo's Machines

Is it possible that the Renaissance genius Leonardo Da Vinci was hundreds of years ahead of other scientists, and had actually developed the means with which people could fly? More on Leonardo's Machines

Life After People

If humans suddenly vanished off the face of the earth, what would happen to the planet? A visually compelling film about the possibilities of a world without us. More on Life After People

Man on Earth

Tony Robinson examines how changes in climate have affected humans throughout history and asks what we can learn as we face our own climate crisis today [S] More on Man on Earth

Last broadcast: 28 December 2009, on

Master of the Universe

Twenty years after A Brief History of Time became an unlikely global bestseller, Professor Stephen Hawking takes viewers on a journey through the universe to explore the mysteries of physics More on Master of the Universe