Channel 4 (UK) Documentaries

  • Premiered: Dec 1982
  • Episodes: 1423
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Season 2022
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Race and Medical Experiments: What's The Truth?
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Jan 31, 2022
Seyi Rhodes explores the links between Covid vaccine hesitancy in some ethnic minorities and medical science's toxic history of racially charged experiments
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Luxury Holidays For Less
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Feb 06, 2022
With Covid travel restrictions eased, Sabrina Grant and Sophie Morgan unpack everything you need to know about bagging the perfect indulgent holiday - without breaking the bank
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Boobs
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Feb 07, 2022
A witty, forthright dive into the wonderful world of boobs by singer and filmmaker Elizabeth Sankey - from enhanced boobs to 'free the nipple', bras, Baywatch, and the stars of reality TV
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The Millionairess and Me
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Feb 14, 2022
Glamorous, ultra-rich Amanda Cronin welcomes rough diamond film-maker Martin Read into her jet-set world, on an eye-popping and revealing journey into the great British wealth divide
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Zelenskyy: The Man Who Took on Putin
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Mar 06, 2022
Zelenskyy: The Man Who Took on Putin, is a 30-minute Channel 4 current affairs special charting the incredible rise of the comedian, actor and entertainer who has become a president, war-time leader and global figure
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What If Putin Goes Nuclear?
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Mar 15, 2022
As President Putin put Russia's strategic nuclear forces on high alert, the world held its breath. Jon Snow explores what the threat of a nuclear attack might mean for us all
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Live: Ukraine: Should We Do More?
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Mar 15, 2022
More than two million people have fled the war in Ukraine. Matt Frei hosts a live debate, with politicians and experts, asking if the UK can do more? And can the world contain Russia?
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Killed by a Rich Kid
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Mar 21, 2022
In March 2019, Yousef Makki was stabbed in the heart by a friend in a wealthy Manchester suburb. This documentary takes a forensic look at the killing and subsequent trial of the friend.
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Falklands War: The Untold Story
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Mar 27, 2022
On the 40th anniversary of the conflict, senior commanders and ground troops reveal how a series of mistakes nearly cost Britain its hard-won victory over Argentina in the South Atlantic.
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Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King
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Mar 27, 2022
For the first time, the extent of the Duke of Windsor's treachery during World War II is revealed; not just sympathising with the enemy but, new evidence reveals, actively collaborating.
2022x34
Ukraine, On the Front Line with Johnny Mercer
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Apr 03, 2022
Former soldier and MP Johnny Mercer meets his Ukrainian political counterparts and heads to the focus of the conflict in Kyiv with explorer Levison Wood
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Nikki Grahame: Who Is She?
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Apr 07, 2022
A tribute to the much-loved reality icon - from her triumphs in the Big Brother house to a lifelong battle with anorexia, which led to her untimely death in 2021
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Hotel Chocolat at Easter
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Apr 15, 2022
Behind the scenes at Britain's largest independent chocolate maker at one of their busiest times of the year, as they dream-up a new luxury Easter egg, retro flavours, and enticing sweet treats
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Titanic: Building the World's Largest Ship
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Apr 16, 2022
The untold story of the doomed steamship's construction, revealing how 15,000 men toiled day and night in life-threatening conditions to create a state-of-the-art floating city. Based on .. show full overview
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Alvin Ailey: A Legend of American Dance
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Apr 17, 2022
Alvin Ailey was a visionary African American artist who found salvation through dance. Using never-before-heard audio interviews recorded in the last year of his life, we experience .. show full overview
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Where Have All The Lesbians Gone
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Apr 28, 2022
Intimate and revealing interviews address what it means to be a lesbian today and why some gay women feel as if they are being erased from popular culture and social history. Lesbian .. show full overview
2022x16
Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause
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May 02, 2022
Documentary in which the presenter investigates how menopause can affect the mind as well as the body, revealing how symptoms such as memory loss and brain fog are decimating women at .. show full overview
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The Man with a Penis on His Arm
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May 03, 2022
Three men with new or replacement penises tell their story. Including Malcolm, who has a new penis hanging from his arm, which he hopes will be moved to his groin finally.
2022x18
The Spy Who Died Twice
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May 09, 2022
Politician John Stonehouse faked his own death in the 1970s and went to jail. But did the high-profile MP also spy for the Soviet bloc? And why was he never charged?
2022x19
Will Young: Losing My Twin Rupert
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May 10, 2022
Singer Will Young lived with his twin's alcoholism for over 20 years, until Rupert died in 2020. Will's shockingly honest and moving film explores the pain and drama of a loved one's addiction.
2022x20
Elon Musk: Superhero or Supervillain?
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May 16, 2022
A look beyond the hype and headlines at the life of the world's richest man. What's the truth about the Tesla billionaire, space pioneer, and the tech entrepreneur who just bought Twitter?
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Flying Solo: The Mystery of Amelia Earhart
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May 21, 2022
Filmed in Vermont and Pennsylvania this documentary features in-depth and personal insights into the life and mysterious disappearance of the famous pilot
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Troy Deeney: Where's My History?
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May 23, 2022
Footballer and anti-racism campaigner Troy Deeney sets out on a mission to get Black, Asian and minority ethnic histories and experiences on the curriculum in schools across the UK
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Secrets of the Queen's Coronation
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May 28, 2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the momentous day. This documentary shares memories and anecdotes from people who played key roles at the celebration, all speaking publicly for the first time.
2022x24
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In
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Jun 04, 2022
Rousing, heartfelt documentary charting the life and career of legendary football manager Alex Ferguson, directed by his son Jason, featuring Fergie himself, Eric Cantona and Ryan Giggs
2022x25
What Killed the Whale
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Jun 12, 2022
Why are whales dying in record numbers? And is the crisis man made? Biologist Ella Al-Shamahi joins a specialist autopsy into the death of a 40-foot sei whale, washed up near Edinburgh.
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Anne Frank Her Secret Diary
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Jun 12, 2022
Documentary marking 80 years since Anne Frank was given what would become one of the most famous diaries in world history. The programme features contributions from her stepsister Eva .. show full overview
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The Real Derry: Jamie-Lee O'Donnell
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Jun 16, 2022
With warmth, wit and honesty, Derry Girls' Jamie-Lee O'Donnell reflects on her childhood experiences and discovers what life's like for young people growing up in Derry today
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Kelly Holmes: Being Me
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Jun 26, 2022
Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes opens up about significant parts of her life and we discover the emotional journey she's been on over the last 30 years.
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Freedom 50 Years of Pride
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Jul 02, 2022
Documentary exploring the incredible achievements and challenges of advancing LGBTQ+ rights and visibility over the last half century. With contributions from people with a close .. show full overview
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Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party
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Jul 03, 2022
Joe Lycett, Mawaan Rizwan and Rosie Jones are in Birmingham to celebrate 50 years of Pride with a party full of mischief and mayhem! With Boy George, Dame Kelly Holmes, Danny Dyer and many more.
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The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley
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Jul 04, 2022
From wartime Liverpool slums to London's high society, the epic story of the model, dancer, and transgender pioneer who changed Britain
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Britain's Tourette's Mystery...
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Jul 19, 2022
Scarlett Moffatt investigates the rise of Tourette's in Britain, as she uncovers the potential causes of this explosion of tics and why it's appearing out of the blue in young people
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War and Justice: The Case of Marine A
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Jul 31, 2022
The story of Alexander Blackman, a British soldier convicted of manslaughter after shooting an unarmed and wounded Taliban insurgent in 2011. Featuring recently recovered combat footage, .. show full overview
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Vicky Pattison Alcohol, Dad and Me
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Aug 02, 2022
The reality star confronts her relationship with alcohol and reveals the secrets of a troubled family past. In her early twenties, Vicky Pattison made her name as the popular party girl .. show full overview
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Queen Victoria and the British Maharajah
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Aug 07, 2022
The story of Prince Victor Duleep Singh, the grandson of the last ruler of the Sikh kingdom of Lahore, who became Queen Victoria's godson and controversially married an English .. show full overview
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Hotel Chocolat: Inside the Chocolate Factory
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Aug 08, 2022
Co-owner Angus visits the cocoa fields in Ghana, while Tarow is in the inventing room, dreaming up a new luxury range
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Good Grief with Reverend Richard Coles
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Aug 08, 2022
The vicar reflects on bereavement following the death of his husband, and tries some unconventional activities that have helped others to process their own loss, from laughter yoga and .. show full overview
2022x39
Cryptocurrency Has the Bubble Burst?
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Aug 09, 2022
An estimated three million Britons have invested in cryptocurrency, but many do not really understand how it works. To discover how crypto can make an investor rich and how to avoid its .. show full overview
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A Very British Way of Torture
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Aug 14, 2022
Documentary exploring abuses committed by British colonial forces against the Mau Mau independence movement in 1950s Kenya. Survivor testimony and analysis from a team of British and .. show full overview
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Britain's Secret War Babies
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Aug 17, 2022
Mary and John were born to British women and African American GIs and never knew their dads. They set off on an emotional journey to learn the truth about their fathers and their rich Black heritage.
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My Second Hand Home
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Aug 21, 2022
Two couples, both first-time buyers, go head to head as they search for beautiful preloved items to furnish their new homes: from the sofa to the beds, to even the pictures on their .. show full overview
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Disability & Abortion The Hardest Choice
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Aug 22, 2022
Documentary examining the complex and nuanced issues around terminating a pregnancy after 24 weeks, where there may be a chance of certain impairments or conditions. The film is .. show full overview
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The Accused: National Treasures on Trial
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Aug 24, 2022
Sir Cliff Richard, Paul Gambaccini and Neil Fox open up about the impact that being investigated for historic sex crimes has had on their lives and reputations.
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Princess Diana: Who Do You Think She Was?
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Aug 28, 2022
We know how the story ends. But how did it all begin? Who was Diana before the palace, before the paparazzi? Behind the modern legend lie many other stories...
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Animal Airlift Escaping the Taliban
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Aug 29, 2022
Nowzad Dogs charity founder Pen Farthing and his team's controversial attempt to evacuate stray dogs and cats from Afghanistan during the West's chaotic withdrawal, and how public .. show full overview
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The Queen: Mother and Monarch
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Sep 09, 2022
Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, we examine how Queen Elizabeth II balanced her duties as head of both her family and her country.
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Her Majesty The Queen
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Sep 09, 2022
Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, we examine a portrait of her life, our longest-serving monarch. Jon Snow charts her extraordinary .. show full overview
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Jon Richardson: Take My Mother-In-Law
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Oct 06, 2022
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Raising the Mary Rose: The Lost Tapes
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Oct 09, 2022
The gripping story of how, 40 years ago, the Mary Rose, King Henry VIII's flagship, was raised from the bottom of the sea in a desperate race against time.
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Katie Price Trauma and Me
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Oct 10, 2022
The model and reality TV star reflects on events that saw her crash her car in September 2021. Despite it being her sixth driving conviction in 10 years, Katie was not sent to prison .. show full overview
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Judi Love Black, Female and Invisible
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Oct 17, 2022
The comedian and presenter discovers she has managed to defy the odds stacked against most Black women living in the UK today. Damning figures point to profound inequalities in health, .. show full overview
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Inside the Shein Machine: UNTOLD
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Oct 17, 2022
Chinese fast fashion giant Shein's success story is unrivalled, but at what cost? Iman Amrani investigates the famously secretive business, as hidden cameras go inside factories for the first time.
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Afghanistan's Top Porn Star
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Oct 23, 2022
Documentary following Khadija Patman, also known as Yasmeena Ali, who has legions of followers on Pornhub, OnlyFans, Instagram and Twitter. She makes tens of thousands of pounds a month .. show full overview
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My Massive Cock
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Oct 24, 2022
An extra-large penis is an object of desire for many. But for some men, extra-large seriously complicates their lives and relationships, and penis reduction surgery seems the only answer.
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Jimmy Carr Destroys Art
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Oct 25, 2022
The comedian hosts a unique television experiment in which an audience decide whether to cancel controversial artists and offensive artworks, with one key difference - the works they .. show full overview
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How to Survive a Dictator: Zimbabwe
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Nov 03, 2022
The comedian travels to South Africa to document the life of Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe, who died in 2019, to find out more about one of the world's most notorious tyrants. Munya .. show full overview
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Young, Black and Right-Wing
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Nov 13, 2022
Zeze Millz explores what it means to be young, Black and right-wing in Britain. She meets right-wing groups, uncovers their views, and considers where she is on the political spectrum.
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1966: Who Stole the World Cup?
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Nov 14, 2022
From south London spivs to the upper reaches of 1960s society, this extraordinary true story reveals who stole the World Cup trophy in the lead-up to England's triumph in 1966
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The Jesse Lingard Story: UNTOLD
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Nov 17, 2022
In the build-up to the 2022 World Cup squad announcements, England and Premier League footballer Jesse Lingard reveals how his mental health and home life have affected his on-pitch performance.
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David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count
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Nov 21, 2022
The writer and comedian looks at antisemitism and the progressive left. From theatre to football, Baddiel explores a political blindspot with Stephen Fry, Miriam Margolyes and Neil Gaiman.
2022x61
Life After Love Island: UNTOLD
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Dec 01, 2022
What's life like for reality TV stars after the show ends? Will Njobvu speaks to former Love Islanders who've made it big and those who haven't. With Wes Nelson, Coco Lodge, Paige Turley and more.
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My Dead Body
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Dec 05, 2022
The extraordinary moving story of Toni Crews, a young mum with a rare terminal cancer who charted her illness online before donating her body for medical research and public dissection
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Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling
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Dec 11, 2022
After six long years, London's most iconic landmark has finally been restored to its original glory, brightening the skyline once more with its sparkling colours, golden shine and spotless masonry
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Waitrose at Christmas
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Dec 12, 2022
Behind the scenes for the festive build-up at Waitrose, with innovative recipes, the eagerly awaited 2022 fizz, and preparations for the all-important Christmas TV ad
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Undercover: Sexual Harassment - The Truth
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Dec 12, 2022
Reporter Ellie Flynn exposes the reality of sexual harassment in Britain today, by posing as a drunk reveller who has become separated from her friends, and going on dating apps .. show full overview
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Children of the Taliban
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Dec 14, 2022
The story of four kids in Afghanistan whose lives changed dramatically after US troops completed their withdrawal and the Taliban swept to power.
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The Snowman: The Film That Changed Christmas
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Dec 17, 2022
Channel 4 first broadcast the animated adaptation of Raymond Briggs' much-loved children's book The Snowman back in 1982. Children's authors Tom Fletcher, Joseph Coelho and Dapo Adeola .. show full overview
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Lighting Up Christmas
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Dec 18, 2022
A magical tour around Britain to meet the Christmas elves who are pulling out all the stops to create a picture-perfect Christmas.
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Five Star Christmas: Inside Corinthia
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Dec 19, 2022
An exclusive look at luxury hotel Corinthia London as the team prepares a sumptuous Christmas to wow its guests
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Miriam's Dickensian Christmas
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Dec 20, 2022
Self-confessed Christmas Scrooge, Miriam Margolyes, turns to her love of Charles Dickens and the festive traditions in 'A Christmas Carol' to see if she can rekindle her love for Christmas
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London Zoo at Christmas
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Dec 23, 2022
An exclusive, festive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic London Zoo, as they prepare for the most wonderful time of the year and make the holiday magic happen
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The Greatest Snowman 2022
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Dec 26, 2022
The ultimate snow sculpting competition returns as Gemma Collins, Gareth Malone, Melvin Odoom, Joe Thomas and Yinka Bokinni compete to show the most powdery prowess across three challenges
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Jon & Lucy's Party Of The Year 2022
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Dec 28, 2022
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont host a Christmas getaway for their comedy pals Romesh Ranganathan, Judi Love and Tom Allen to eat, drink, and get very, very merry.
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Celebrity Christmas Hell
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Dec 30, 2022
Johnny Vegas narrates as famous families, including Joel Dommett and his wife Hannah, Oti and Motsi Mabuse, and Michael and Hilary Whitehall share their very personal Christmas nightmares.

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