Channel 5 (UK) Documentaries

Documentary celebrating the lives and careers of one of Britain's best-loved comedy double acts, with clips of memorable moments from their shows and contributions from family, friends and colleagues. Revelations include how they first got together and how Ronnie Barker came clean about a secret that he had kept hidden for years, even from Ronnie Corbett.

Documentary examing the murder of a self-made British millionaire, shot dead by his former partner - a Slovakian model - at his villa in Spain in 2014.

Documentary exploring how the drug trade exploits minors. Aaron Roach Bridgeman asks how widespread is the problem, and are the headlines that vast networks are operating across the nation to be believed?

Documentary about one of the nation's greatest comic actors. Celebrity friends and fans pay homage to Dame Julie the Oscar-nominated character actress who has been entertaining us on screens big and small for the best part of 40 years.

Romantic comedies, eh? You either love them or you hate them, but you definitely can't beat them for a happy outcome. And with Valentine's Day around the corner, Channel 5 is about to air a countdown of the UK's favourite rom-coms. Airing this Sunday (February 11), the show will cram movie clips from 40 favourites with celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes secrets.

Documentary about one of the nation's greatest comic performers. Celebrity friends and fans pay homage to the Divine Miss M. Bette Midler has had an extraordinary Hollywood career all the way from her childhood in Hawaii to starring on Broadway.

Clips show with Julian Clary, revealing the moments when laughter turns to tears. Includes the times a health scare soured the limelight for Little and Large, a stunt-fight turned to disaster for russell Howard, and a ketchup-drenched photo got Kathy Griffin in hot water. Commentary by Arthur Smith, Ruth Madoc, Hattie Hayridge and more.

A tribute to the late, great comedian. Featuring clips from her ground-breaking routines from the 60s and 70s. Contributors including her daughter Melissa and comedian Barry Cryer celebrate the shocking and blisteringly funny comedian who shattered the glass ceiling for a whole generation of female performers.

The news team bring you the latest on Storm Emma and the “Beast from the East”. In our special programme tonight we’ll read out your best storm stories and answer your questions

Friends and collaborators including Ross Noble, Alan Davies, Meera Syal, Morwenna Banks, Jimmy Mulville and Ricky Grover celebrate the former psychiatric nurse's stellar career in comedy. It was the late 1980s when Jo turned to stand-up, braving the male-dominated alternative comedy circuit. Voted Stand Up of the Year at the 1995 British Comedy Awards, her fearless wit made her a darling of the panel and quiz show circuit. The new millennium brought new comedy gravitas as she wrote and starred in nursing series Getting On and Damned, about social workers

Documentary about two of the nation's greatest comics. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have been making the nation laugh since the 1980s. This programme celebrates the best of their sketches and features the thoughts of friends and co-stars, including Jools Holland, Sarah Hadland, Helen Lederer and Christopher Biggins.

Survivors of the Grenfell tower fire share their personal accounts of the blaze that killed 72 people, revealing the decisions that saved their lives, some of which were in defiance of official advice, and remembering the friends, neighbours and loved ones who did not make it out of the building

With more than 1.3 million people currently on the social housing waiting list, this documentary explores the neglect and regeneration of council estates across the UK in the past 30 years, and the stories of people who are fighting to save their homes from demolition in communities in London, Glasgow and Nottingham

An insight into living with Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Documentary revealing the history and inside story of the royal palace, told with the aid of archive footage, informed interviewees and dramatic reconstruction. It was in Kensington Palace that Queen Victoria was born and raised, where Hollywood A-listers partied with Princess Margaret, where Prince Charles and Diana's marriage disintegrated and where her son William and his wife Kate and children now live. Less known is that it has also been a prison, a sanctuary and an artillery base...

Compilation show counting down some of television's most sexist moments. Using archive footage and talking heads, a look at how gender politics has played out on television from the 1960s to the present day.

Karren Brady investigates unequal pay and the gender pay gap, speaking to women whose careers and lives have been affected by attitudes towards women at work. Karren meets a woman who has worked in a supermarket for 16 years, and was being paid significantly less than men working in the warehouse, along with a woman whose career was significantly damaged by motherhood

A collection of epic TV fails. Moira Stewart narrates a selection of times when the news made the headlines, including the President of Estonia walking out of an interview, Krishnan Guru-Murthy's most awkward moment and Professor Robert Kelly being upstaged by his children.

The Jane McDonald Story traces the unique and remarkable career trajectory of perhaps the first and most successful reality TV star of all time. Friends, family, colleagues and journalists describe her fascinating life, with archive from every period of her career.

Documentary examining interviews, speeches and social media posts by the royal couple to reveal a full picture of their lives before and after their relationship became public, touching on their childhoods, careers and personal triumphs and tragedies

Profile of Prince Harry's fiancee, examining her first official engagements as a member of the royal family and questioning what influence her American background, racial heritage and political views may have on the future of the British monarchy. Featuring contributions from royal biographers, PR experts, fans and political campaigners

David Koresh rose from obscurity to become the charismatic prophet of the Branch Davidian sect, a religious group based at the Mount Carmel compound in Waco, Texas. Suspected by FBI officers of weapons violations, a 51-day siege - the longest stand-off in American history - ended in tragedy with the death of 75 people in an apocalyptic fire. This documentary recalls events and features testimony from five of the `true believers', three of whom retain their allegiance to a man whose apocalyptic vision led to the deaths of family and friends

Documentary film combining archive photos, news footage and personal testimonies to explore the history of multicultural Britain in the context of Enoch Powell MP's controversial 1968 speech on immigration.

Behind-scenes documentary uncovering how a royal wedding is put together. Exclusive interviews from a host of royal insiders reveal the hidden work and drama the public never see, from engagement to honeymoon. Diana's dressmaker shares some memories, Katherine and William's florist spills the beans, and there's a look at the high-jinx invovled in a royal stag do.

A look into the feud between former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, whose rivalry dominated the landscape of English football from the mid-1990s. Featuring revealing interviews with former players, managers and referees from that period, this documentary looks at one of the fiercest rivalries in British football history

Candid documentary miniseries. Ten survivors talk candidly about the experiences that plunged them into the dark hole of addiction, and the battles they faced to escape it. Drugs are no respecter of class or background - and the voices we hear reflect all walks of life, including those who have stood in the spotlight of fame.

Feature length documentary about the rise and fall of the British council estate. Michael Portillo investigates the extraordinary story of the social housing revolution that has transformed the country. Featuring contributions from council tenants, private renters, housing campaigners and historians.

Recalling the most shocking talent show performances. There are tears, tantrums and Tyra Banks, Ann Widdecombe's Strictly samba and SuBo's success. Insider gossip and recollections come from judges and contestants, including Louis Walsh, Len Goodman, Paul Potts, Sinitta, Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards, Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely.

Senior officials on the front line - including the Malaysian prime minister, defence minister, and the head of Malaysia Airlines - reveal what happened behind closed doors in the situation room as the disaster of the Malaysia Airlines aeroplane unfolded, following its reported disappearance on March 8, 2014. None of them have hitherto given their personal accounts of the challenges faced and their emotional responses to the unfolding crisis

Angela Rippon presents a guide to some of the Eurovision Song Contest's most disastrous moments. Including the kiss that ruined the chances of Danish singer Birthe Wilke.

After receiving a 911 call from a 17-year-old girl police arrive at a cul-de-sac in Perris, California, where they discover the caller was one of 13 siblings who had effectively been held prisoner in an unassuming family home by their parents. This film tries to discover how no-one noticed, and why the parents of the Turpin family behaved as they did.

Special documentary celebrating Kylie Minogue's 50th birthday. Featuring archive footage alongside a soundtrack that represents both the best of Kylie's thirty years in music and some of the most joyful and infectious pop ever recorded.

Documentary featuring intimate interviews with victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, as well as affected families and investigating officers. On the night of 22 May 2017, singer Ariana Grande had just finished performing to 14,200 people, when a bomb was detonated, killing 22 people and injuring 500.

For more than a century, Marks & Spencer has been one of the leading high-street stores, but these days it is under attack from all sides, with budget stores selling cheaper clothes, supermarkets upping the quality of their foods and up-to-date fashions available online. On the eve of the company's 2018 report being published, Fiona Phillips speaks to shoppers and former staff to see what can be done to restore the store's fortunes.

Tribute documentary about the Batchelor Boy of pop. After following his hero Elvis to the top of the charts in the late 1950s, Cliff has gone on to have more number one hits than any other British solo star. This film celebrates his amazing 60 years in the music business, with the thoughts of friends, fans and journalists, and clips from his extraordinary back catalogue.

A collection of sporting calamities and unlikely victories. Featuring moments of madness and magic such as Cantona's kung-fu kick, Beckham allegedly playing away, and Leicester City's Premier League title win. Peter Shilton, Colin Jackson and Sharron Davies are among the stars recalling the memorable moments.

Over the last two decades, reality television has become a mainstay of our TV schedules. This three-hour rundown reveals how reality TV has changed the face of telly and irrevocably altered the nature of fame itself.

Documentary celebrating the history of one of Britain's iconic institutions. For almost 200 years, Cadbury has been the home of chocolate, making a staggering 350 tonnes of milk chocolate a day. It's far more than just a factory as from the beginning it set out to build a magical place for its employees. However, it's not always been a sweet story.

With the movie sequel due in just few weeks' time, this documentary goes back to where it all started with a look at the enduring appeal of the hit stage show set to the songs of Abba, which debuted in 1999, and the 2008 film version. Those featured include writer Catherine Johnson, as well as celebrity fans, musicologists, critics and key cast members

Entertaining documentary revealing the history of the fast food franchise, from its humble beginnings in 1948 to its world-conquering profile today.

This documentary looks at the the life of one of Britain's greatest pop stars. How could he have been so carefree and so troubled at the same time? George Michael was adored by millions, but died alone on Christmas Day 2016. He led an extraordinary life beset by contradictions - from soaring highs to crashing lows. In the last ten years of his life, he became known for his run-ins with the press as much as for his music. So what was the cause of this? This film uncovers the story of one man who lived two lives - a wonderful human being with a fabulous talent, and a self-confessed tortured soul battling inner demons.

Countdown show of the pop singer’s greatest hits.

The inside story of the engineering company, looking at how the firm founded by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce created the ultimate in luxury car brands and designed the Merlin engine, which was key to the Allied air victory in 1945. But it was also the aero engine division that brought Rolls-Royce down, when the ill-fated RB211 jet caused the company to go bankrupt in 1971.

An investigation into the murder of Sophie Lionnet, a nanny whose burned body was found in the garden of her employers' South London home. Featuring the thoughts of friends, neighbours and journalists who covered the case.

Documentary looking behind the scenes of the restaurant chain. A look at how a small takeaway chicken shop in Ealing, West London, grew into an empire with more than 400 restaurants in the UK alone.

Documentary following Keith Martin, who weighs 70 stone and has not left his home for 11 years, as he enlists obesity specialists at the Homerton University Hospital in east London to help prepare him for life-saving surgery. The team quickly realises that operating immediately is not an option, so puts him on an eight-month diet and exercise plan to give the procedure the best chance of success. In what is a stark warning towards modern diets and the rise of convenience food, Channel 5’s 70 Stone: The Man Who Couldn’t Be Saved looks at the case of the late Keith Martin. The documentary follows Keith’s struggle with his weight, the causes which triggered his comfort eating and their dire consequences. Keith Martin, weighing in at a whopping 70 stone, had not left his home in 11 years at the time of filming and further still had not left his bed in the past 2 years. His concern and desire to reverse some of the damage done to his body by his excessive “comfort food” diet led him to contact obesity specialists from East London’s Homerton University Hospital in a bid to prepare for life changing surgery. In a cruel twist of fate however the experts found that the operation would be ineffective and nigh on impossible to carry out unless the man himself shed some of his weight with a strict diet change and exercise. This film documents his journey.

Follow-up documentary revisiting Keith Martin, who at his heaviest weighed 70 stone, and has lost 25 stone in a bid to have a life-saving bariatric procedure.

Presentsed by Shane Ritchie A compendium of comedy highlights from stand up shows and other Routines.

The rising tide of crime and violence around the nation, featuring footage of what is happening on the UK's street’s and interviews with victims and their families. Assailants' methods have become increasingly vicious - with acid, machetes, knives and hammers wielded in plain sight, with some attacks being provoked by nothing more than passers-by brushing shoulders.

Live debate. This provocative debate will examine to what extent the country is plagued by violence, asking how widespread the problem is, what is causing it, and what can be done to turn the tide.

Documentary looking at the covert surveillance operations used to fight organised drug crime, combining real footage, dramatic reconstructions and interviews with police officers to investigate some of the UK's biggest drug busts. In north Wales, police go on the trail of a local mob boss, while the National Crime Agency secretly follow corrupt baggage handlers smuggling drugs from Brazil through Heathrow Airport. Plus, police in Cumbria watch three former prisoners as they plot to import vast amounts of Class A drugs from Europe

Women from the world of escorting discuss what really happens behind closed doors, following 22-year-old Alexis as she journeys into the sex industry and explores the reasons behind her choices. The programme also follows Kat, who is considering leaving her escorting career behind, and 28-year-old Cassandra, a high end call girl who charges £3,000 per day

Documentary. The M1 is about to turn 60. This film celebrates how Britain's first major motorway transformed the lives of millions of people and became the backbone of a nation. Told through the eyes of the people who use the motorway every day, and the people who work round the clock to keep it moving, this is the story of how the M1 helped to build modern Britain.

Documentary telling the stories of people paying for their bodies to be cryonically preserved, hoping that scientists of the future will be able to bring them back from the dead. The program features the case of a 14-year-old girl known as JS, who was cryopreserved in 2016 at non-profit organisation Alcor in Scottsdale, Arizona, which was founded in 1972 and is just one of three organisations in the world that perform this controversial procedure.

The latest scientific technology is used to explore the most famous folklore of the ocean, investigating tales of the deep's most fearsome predators. One of the world's leading experts dissects a giant squid to discover whether it has the strength and brains to live up to the ancient Viking tales of the Kraken, while underwater recordings are analysed to reveal whether there is monster lurking in the depths of Loch Ness. CGI also brings to life two genuine monsters that once roamed the Earth's prehistoric oceans, re-creating the megalodon, a 60-foot shark with a bite as powerful as a firefighter's metal cutters, and the predatory whale livyatan.

Drama-documentary following the life of Queen Victoria's husband, examining his role as a driving force behind the industrial revolution, a leading influence on British culture, and a campaigner for the welfare of the country's working class communities. As nine pregnancies took their toll on the queen's health, Albert was driven to take up a far more active role until his early death at the age of 42

Traveling through three countries from Nuremberg to Auschwitz, Chris Tarrant explores the darkest chapter in the history of the railways - their role in the Nazi Holocaust of WWII.

Revealing the history of Harrods, which has long billed itself as a one-stop shop for those with discerning tastes. As well as gems and clothes, noteworthy one-off sales include the toy bear that inspired Winnie the Pooh, and a real, live lion.

Documentary telling the story of John Rendall and Ace Bourke, who bought a lion cub from Harrods in 1969, before hand-rearing the animal at their club on the Kings Road in Chelsea. After the pair met Virginia McKenna of Born Free in 1971, they flew to Kenya to release the lion, whom they named Christian, into the wild. John and Ace were then reunited with Christian nine months later when they returned to Kenya on a visit. This film brings the remarkable tale up to date.

Behind the scenes of a major UK hospital revealing the vast network of processes and people that work alongside the frontline medical staff. They include microbiologists, fighting infection on thousands of bed sheets, surgeons' scrubs, life-saving medical equipment and hospital surfaces. The film also meets the staff who care for the patients who do not get to go home - those who work in the morgue - and visits the hip bone repository, where one person's job is to grind human knee parts to save lives in spinal surgery

Behind the scenes of a US airport, revealing those who keep the entire operation running. Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta has been the world's busiest airport for the last 20 years, welcoming 104 million passengers in one year.

The investigation into the 2016 disappearance and murder of 15 year old Paige Doherty, who went missing on the way to her Saturday job in Clydebank, Scotland.

Award-winning documentary celebrating the centenary of Nelson Mandela's birth with a look back at the Rivonia Trial, which led to Mandela's imprisonment. Nick Stadlen interviews many of those involved at the time, and explores the legacy of the trial in legal history.

A major investigation, broadcast in the 25th anniversary week of the end of the trial, into the story of one of Britain's most devastating crimes. Comprising testimony and evidence from those who knew them well, and those who dealt with them at the time of the prosecution process and immediately afterwards, these documents offer new and startling evidence.

For a century the Royal Air Force's courage, perseverance and innovation has helped secure freedom, survival and safety for the many - at home and abroad. Since its infancy, the RAF has demonstrated the power behind its original mission to embody an agile, adaptable, capable air force. This film looks back at some of the stories of courage and sacrifice, including extraordinary and unseen historical footage of both World Wars.

A look at the murders, in Queensland Australia, of a 20-year-old British backpacker and the man who tried to save her.

Told through those closest to the cases including families, police, journalists and experts, this documentary explores the psychological and behavioural issues that has driven these women to take a life.

Documentary offering a never-before seen look inside three high security Russian prisons. Cameras go inside Europe's oldest operating jail, Vladimir Central, Russia's largest prison with more than 1,200 inmates, and one of its convicts opens up about killing his brother-in-law for disturbing his daughter's sleep. Cameras also explore the Black Dolphin prison, near the Kazakhstan border, which is home to some of the highest category offenders in the world, and a frozen Siberian prison camp, where two inmates go their separate ways as one gets parole, while the other does not

Tony Robinson goes on a journey across Egypt, where a series of incredible new discoveries are being made. He travels the length of the Nile, from Cairo to Aswan, to investigate tombs of all shapes and sizes, and meets the archaeologists, including John Ward, who are unearthing extraordinary wonders.

Documentary examining the downing of the Pan Am flight in December 1988. The stories of six victims and six survivors are told, including the man who got drunk at Heathrow and missed the flight, the mother and daughter who flipped a coin to decide who would travel, and the father taking his young family on holiday.

Dr Jon Henderson investigates the ruins of the pirate city, Port Royal, hidden beneath the waters of Jamaica's Kingston Harbour after an earthquake and tsunami destroyed the city in 1692. Two thirds of the city sank in minutes, and 5,000 people died in the catastrophe and its aftermath. Since Port Royal's rediscovery in the 19th century, numerous excavations of the site uncovered ruined buildings and pirate treasure. Using the latest high-tech survey equipment, Jon reveals the full extent of the 33-acre sunken city for the first time, offering new visualisations of Port Royal and its devastating end.

This true crime documentary investigates the stabbing of 20-year-old Sam Caulfield in Crawley, West Sussex. Captured at the scene on police bodycam footage are four of Sam’s friends, who all deny their involvement. This documentary unearths the truth behind who killed Sam, as his family share their story.

A behind-the-scenes look at life in Sheffield Children's Hospital during the festive period, as cameras follow patients and staff in the accident and emergency department. From broken bones and nasty cuts, to bumped heads and suspicious sickness, nurses and doctors treat children suffering from an array of illnesses and injuries

Documentary in which the married presenters explore the lifestyles of the rich and richer. Eamonn and Ruth hit Vegas, where they check in to the Palms Casino Hotel for $25k a night, go shopping at Michael Jackson's favourite boutique, and see why Prince Harry chose the Wynn Hotel for his wild weekend. They meet a 90-year-old burlesque dancer who dated Elvis, learn blackjack from a $15m winner, and attend a Sin City wedding.

Clip show narrated by Noddy Holder, collecting the unplanned and unwanted but often hilarious moments that have beset the world of TV during the festive season. From Christmas trees that won't stand up to kids toys that won't shut up, via the worst Christmas movie ever and some distinctly misguided TV ads that missed the Christmas spirit entirely.

The story behind the famous Regent Street toy shop, showing how it has grown from a modest 18th-century establishment to a seven-storey London landmark. The programme examines how it was given a royal warrant in 1938 and survived the Blitz - and how despite an increasing variety of merchandise, its signature teddy bears remain a bestseller. Featuring contributions from former employees.

Celebration of the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, and her long association with the festive season. Learn the story behind her long-lived hit from 1994, All I Want for Christmas Is You, her Christmas specials, Christmas tour, and genuine love for all aspects of the season.

Biopic exploring the soaring highs and excruciating lows of 2000 to 2001, the year in which Mariah Carey's pet project Glitter seemed to send her spiralling both professionally and personally. Includes interviews with family and collaborators.

Filmed over a fortnight, this documentary discovers what life is like to be a puppy parent for the first time, as four sets of puppies take their first steps under the gaze of their owners. They share their tips and tricks, while cameras are there to record all the trials, tribulations and triumphs - and the experience of forging a special relationship with a lifelong four-legged friend. For owners and pups, in these precious two weeks they will form a bond that never will be broken

In conjunction with the RSPCA, Scottish SPCA, the Donkey Sanctuary, the Blue Cross and the Wild Life Aid Foundation, a star-studded evening of entertainment hopes to raise awareness - and much-needed funds - for animals in need of treatment or help. Featuring special episodes of Cruising with Jane McDonald, Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild, The Yorkshire Vet, Jo Brand's Kitten Rescue, and The Dog Rescuers, all of which touch on the theme of the evening. The cast of Neighbours puts in an appearance, alongside celebs including Anton Du Beke, Gethin Jones, Susan Calman, Gaby Roslin, John Thomson and Michael Underwood

Murder mystery drama. In 1926 A young Agatha Christie disappears to solve a real-life murder. Can she solve the case before her cover is blown? Starring Ruth Bradley and Pippa Heywood.

Documentary covering the Canadian crooner's rise from honing his stagecraft in Vancouver bars to filling out stadiums world-wide, while overcoming obstacles both personal and professional.

An affectionate look back at Tommy Cooper's life and career. Sir Michael Parkinson, Jimmy Tarbuck and Chris Tarrant and others reflect on what made Tommy Cooper one of the greatest ever comedians. Colleagues talk about working with him, and his daughter Vicky reveals her feelings about her father.

A light-hearted look at the most outlandish and outrageous antics of the rich and famous this year. Featured incidents include Kanye West's outbursts and Ant McPartlin's drink driving. Megan Markle's outspoken family make the list, as does Madonna's off colour tribute to Aretha Franklin at the VMAs, and the stand off between Kim Woodburn and Colleen Nolan on Loose Women.

A look at MS Freedom of the Seas, one of the largest passenger ships in the world, which can accommodate more than 4,300 passengers and over 1,300 crew. The programme examines the latest technology used to create the enormous vessel, which features a wave machine, a watersport zone, a climbing wall, a boxing ring, and an ice rink.

Brits spend around £4billion on chocolate every year, and the country has now voted to decide its favourite. Here, sweet-toothed celebrities, including Joe Swash and Louisa Lytton, sample the top 20 of the UK's favourite confectionery treats, while reminiscing about classic chocolate TV adverts, including an opportunity to catch up with a former Milky Bar Kid.