Cutting Edge

Alex is a boy who suffers from a severe form of Cystic fibrosis. He is also a gifted composer and musician. While suffering from the disease he undertakes the tough challenge of conducting Bach's Magnificat at Eton.

A look at people who claim insurance either illegally by scamming or legally, and the companies which are responsible for paying out.

Looking at the life and downfall of the tenth Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley-Cooper, who went missing in 2004. A millionaire philanthropist, he gradually fell into a lifestyle that included drugs and womanizing, and ended up on the French Riviera spending his time and money in hostess bars.

Follows the stories of three young children who preach the word of the Lord.

One street. 116 households. What goes on behind closed doors? Happy stories. Sad stories. Hopeful stories. Remarkable stories. It could be any street but this is My Street.

Two ten-year-old (female) best friends find themselves being kidnapped outside of their local school by a notorious pedophile. This film tells of their ordeal, their eventual rescue and the outcome of the events that took place.

A look at the people who work in call centers and are frequently (and often unfairly) on the receiving end of the customer's anger.

A look at four young girls and how the they deal with their unplanned pregnancies in a Liverpool hospital ward.

Ian Hamilton is a macho, muscle-bound Paratrooper, who has served for decades in numerous war zones – all the time secretly battling with the inner turmoil of feeling like a woman living in a man's body. Film-maker Jane Preston's Cutting Edge documentary paints an intimate and raw portrait of the remarkable year in which Ian undertakes the transgender journey to become Jan.

A look at nine months in the lives of two half-sibling couples, whose incestuous relationships began after reuniting as adults.

As the nation breathes a sigh of relief as Shannon Matthews is found alive, this Cutting Edge special offers a unique insight into the intense emotional turmoil experienced by her family in the five days leading up to her rescue. With unprecedented access, the film follows Shannon’s mother, Karen, and stepfather Craig, as they deal with every parent’s worst nightmare, a missing child, while finding themselves at the centre of a media storm. Filmed within the family home this documentary offers an intimate portrait of the Matthews family and a community united in worry; from moments of despair to relief as Shannon is found.

A look at Alain Robert, dubbed the Human Spider, who scales some of the world's tallest buildings without the aid of ropes or safety equipment, despite suffering with epilepsy.

British tourist Meredith Kercher was murdered whilst in Italy. This documentary gives an insight into the events that took place up to her death.

An insight into the competitive world of child Thai boxing.

Britain's oddest forgers.

Documentary looking at three large families who between have over thirty children but, they still intend on having more.

A look at UK traffic jams and how they affect the drivers involved

Exploring the effect overprotection can have on children.

The story of Tania Head, who lied about surviving the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and claimed she lost her fiancé and made a miraculous escape.

Charting a month in the life of ambulance 212 and its crew in Reading.

Cutting Edge explores the purity movement in America, where one girl in every six pledges to remain a virgin, or to save her first kiss, until her wedding day. Award-winning documentary-maker Jane Treays investigates whether this decision is made by the girls themselves or their parents, and follows a group of fathers and daughters as they prepare to attend a ôpurity ballö in Colorado Springs, run by Randy Wilson and his wife Lisa.

Dana is eight years old. She is also anorexic. This week's Cutting Edge follows Dana as she embarks on an intensive 12-week programme at a specialist clinic, to examine why younger and younger children are developing eating disorders. Dr Dee Dawson, Medical Director of the Rhodes Farm Clinic, which treats young girls with eating disorders, says: "I'm in no doubt now that the average age is falling. We are seeing more eight, nine and 10-year-olds than we have ever seen before." But how will Dana cope, away from her family, as the youngest of 20 girls with eating disorders?

Three British narcolepsy sufferers - who can fall asleep dozens of times each day - head to a conference in the US, where they attend a series of pioneering workshops. Samantha is embarrassed of her constant collapsing, and initially struggles to embrace the openness of the conference. Tony struggles to stay awake at school and is determined to learn more about alternative treatments. Ken's relationship has been put to the test because of his narcolepsy.

Every year thousands of British homeowners call in the builders, trusting their most valuable asset to a stranger. For a long time, the trusty British builder seemed to have a monopoly on home improvements. But in the past five years, a new breed of builder has reached Britain from Eastern Europe - particularly from Poland.

Award-winning documentary-maker Jane Treays follows a year in the life of 20-year-old heroin addict Hannah, her mother Kate, and boyfriend Ricky. As Hannah makes the transition from living on the street to moving into a bedsit, the film provides an insight into the challenges the two women face as they struggle with their relationship.

On November 14th, 1,000 middle-aged men - including the Prince of Wales will celebrate their 60th birthdays. Speaking with unusual candour, seven of them tell how the past six decades have shaped their lives in parallel with Prince Charles, their most illustrious contemporary.

A emotionally powerful film by award winning director Zac Beattie, which explores the gap between rich and poor, following two teenage girls of similar age who live at opposite ends of the same street, one born to poverty, the other to a life of plenty.

Britain is a nation of animal lovers. But how far are owners prepared to go when their pets develop special needs?

Cutting Edge follows members of the Jackson Five and their families, including Tito and Jackie, plus Catherine, Taj, TJ, Tarryl and Siggy, as they relocate from Los Angeles to Appledore in Devon. The film examines how the residents of the fishing village cope with their famous neighbours and offers a surprising insight into celebrity life, including a phone call from Michael to his relatives.

An insight into the work of the Health and Safety Executive at its laboratories in Buxton, following inspectors, consultants and council officials who work to protect people from harm. With Britain one of the safest countries in the world, Cutting Edge asks whether the obsession with preventative measures has been taken too far.

Cutting Edge examines the story of Thomas Beatie, who became the world's first pregnant man and gave birth to a daughter earlier this year. Born Tracy La Gondino, in Hawaii, Thomas underwent gender reassignment surgery and hormone treatments to legally become male, though stopped short of having a hysterectomy. After marrying his wife Nancy and discovering she could not have children, he conceived by donor insemination and was thrust into the media spotlight