Channel 5 (UK) Documentaries

Crime journalist Paul Connolly spends a week immersed inside one of the world’s most dangerous prisons- Danli Jail, Honduras, where the 700 inmates are in charge, controlled by a convicted murderer and his armed henchmen. During his stay he meets extraordinary characters – from Henry the body-building car thief and riot leader to Ventura the knife-wielding killer, who cooks for the prison – and he discovers how a jail functions when normal rules are turned on their head.

Documentary about Glenford Baptist, who was the last prisoner held on death row in the Central American country of Belize. He was sentenced to death with Gilroy Wade and Oscar Mendez in 2005 after being convicted of the murder of Azrin White in 2000, but was left awaiting execution in Belize Central Prison for 14 years.

Miss Senior America is the world's biggest beauty pageant for women over 60.

Documentary telling the frank story of eight people's relationship with alcohol, including 50-year-old John, who recalls his first alcoholic experience at the age of 13 on the night his mother died, and national newspaper editor David, whose drinking was paid for on expenses in high-class restaurants and bars. Plus, 30-year-old Rachael recalls how the break-up of a relationship at the age of 17 led to her drinking brandy for the first time, and she spent the next 10 years holding down a career as a professional cellist by having a water bottle filled with vodka at her side during her performances

A look at some of the best moments seen on television in the 1980s as voted for by Five viewers. Includes the first British television appearance of Madonna, and the Torvill and Dean winning the ice-dancing in the Olympics.

A team of experts uses cutting-edge technology to examine the history of a Native American people who built a thriving metropolis in what is now Illinois, tracing the rise and fall of a civilisation that came into existence in 900AD, but vanished 400 years later. Much of the site is covered by forest, but archaeologist John Kelly obtains a view of what lies beneath and exposes the true scale of the city, while Bill Iseminger hunts down the engineering secrets behind the 10-storey pyramid that stood at its centre.

Special documentary follows a defendent through the criminal justice system as she fights for her freedom. With unprecedented access to the legal process, the programme reveals the inside story of what happens when you are accused of a crime.

Documentary about four women about to tie the knot with partners who are serving long prison sentences, including one woman who became aware of her husband-to-be while corresponding with another prisoner.

Countdown show exploring how a celebrity lifestyle led to bankruptcy for a number of famous faces, including Abz from boyband 5ive, snooker player Willie Thorne, actress Tina Malone and footballer Keith Gillespie. The former favourites reveal the excessive debts that led to their financial demise, as well as accounts from their friends and colleagues of how they squandered their fortunes.

Efforts to find the location of Pi-Ramesse, an eight square-mile settlement built by the 19th Dynasty of Egypt Pharaoh Ramesses II in the northernmost region of Egypt. Its location and the reasons it disappeared have long been a mystery, and an apparent `find' in the 1940s turned out to be bogus. As this documentary reveals, a team of archaeologists and experts have now uncovered new evidence that pinpoints exactly where the city once stood, revealed its vast size and pieced together the extraordinary story of why it disappeared.

Documentary examining recent discoveries made in the famous burial chamber and following scientists as they forensically analyse the hidden, blocked doorways identified in the tomb, which archaeologists now believe may also be the resting place of Queen Nefertiti.

Zoe Lyons, Matt Richardson and Dave Spikey introduce selection of humorous clips capturing the law being broken, including a shoplifter arrested when he complains to police about the public display of his e-fit, as well as footage of a kleptomaniac cat. Narrated by Iain Lee

From their dramatic reactions to cucumbers to their pleading to 'haz cheeseburger', cats are a perennial favourite for hilarious clips. But they are capable of so much more! Channel 5 celebrates clever kitties by bringing together all the most mindboggling moggies, and even goes behind the scenes to interview the most famous felines and their pet humans.

Flying remains the safest way to travel, but a 50-year study by Boeing shows that more than half of fatal air crashes happen during approach and landing - eight times more deadly than take-off fatalities. This documentary visits the Caribbean Islands, home to some of the world's most difficult runways, including St Barts where the airport is on the side of a hill that gives way to the sea. It also includes interviews with passengers who were on board a flight forced to return to Heathrow after an engine burst into flames.

From Snow White to Frozen, Inside Out to Toy Story, Watership Down to The Jungle Book, these are the films that delight children and turn grown-ups into big kids once again. Sally Lindsay introduces the faces behind the iconic voices, explains how Walt Disney almost went bankrupt, and hosts celebrities to pay tribute.

Dramatised documentary revealing the truth behind the myth of the iconic Egyptian ruler, looking at why her name still resonates through the centuries. Cleopatra survived a murderous and incestuous dynasty, and secured her future by seducing Mark Antony, the greatest leader Rome had ever seen. Contributors including Bettany Hughes, Dr Chris Naunton and Dr Robert Steven Bianchi reflect on her life - and infamous death.

Documentary looking back at the incredible reign of Her Majesty the Queen as she celebrates her diamond jubilee. With unrivalled archive footage and featuring interviews from those who have known, worked for and observed the Queen closely, it tells the story of how she steered the monarchy into a new millennium with her calm, quiet sense of duty and remarkable ability to adapt.

Documentary exploring the history of the royal family and their animals, from the menagerie kept in the Tower of London in the 13th century to Prince William's dog, Widgeon. With the input of animal experts as well as royal biographers and correspondents, this programme analyses the unique relationship between members of the British monarchy and their pets and other animals through the ages. Prince William's Labrador Widgeon is said to have helped him deal with the death of his mother, while the film also investigates the popular belief that the Queen's corgis are served a special menu at Buckingham Palace. In addition, viewers are introduced to the Royal Swan Uppers - the men and women who count the swan population of the Thames every year - and are also given the privilege of a look inside the royal pigeon lofts.

Documentary about those parents who push their children too hard. For every pushy parent success story like Venus Williams, there is a long trail of kids failing to live up to their parents' high expectations. Does mum really know best, or is she inadvertently damaging her offspring through unrealistic targets that better reflect her own thwarted ambitions?

One-off documentary exploring some of Britain's most bizarre parent-child relationships, where the mums and dads will do anything to look better than their kids. Those featured include 39-year-old Georgina, who was once a frumpy mum but has now followed daughter Kayla by becoming the image of a Barbie doll, complete with fake boobs and lips. Forty-five-year-old Paul is constantly muscling in on the action with his 18-year-old bodybuilder son Kyle, and former glamour model Charmaine loves flaunting what she has, much to the embarrassment of 14-year-old Yasmin. But when she decides to go back to modelling, how will her daughter react?

As 2016 marks a half a century since the Moors murderer was sentenced to life imprisonment, this documentary examines Ian Brady's 50 years in jail. Among the contributors are prison officers, detectives, relatives of victims, pen pals and inmates who served time with him. They reveal how Brady has shown a psychopathic lack of connection with his crimes.

Countdown show looking at the cinematic triumphs of the 1990s presented by Patsy Kensit, that features the biggest blockbusters from Pretty Woman to Jurassic Park, and from Titanic to Trainspotting.

Despite attracting more than 40 million visitors a year, the city of Las Vegas in Nevada is in desperate danger of collapsing. Not for a want of money, but due to dwindling water resources. This documentary charts the efforts of a small team of eco-engineers who are trying to harness and adapt the methods of beavers to solve the problem of water shortages in North America's western states.

One-off documentary profiling people who have refused to take break-ups lying down. They include the woman who inflicted a whopping £20,000 of damage on her cheating ex's love nest, a jilted fiance who raffled off his honeymoon to spite his once wife-to-be and a female duo who named and shamed the man who dared to two-time them. Plus, feisty former Towie star Abi Clarke reveals what happened when her boyfriend dared to send her packing.

Historian Margarita Torres is convinced that she has discovered the location of the cup reputed to be the one that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper and that received his blood at the Crucifixion.

Journalist Paul Connolly and his investigators turn the tables on criminals around the nation in a series of audacious confrontations and elaborately planned stings. In the first edition, Paul and the team look into a huge racket in crooked credit cards and bank accounts for sale, with the trail leading to a crook who is raking in thousands of pounds while living off the state

Documentary about a 12-year-old Indian boy who is unable to lift his head.

The Nazi high command who were part of a secret society.

The Baitul Futuh Mosque, also known as the Morden Mosque, is Britain's largest, and one of the largest in western Europe. It was completed in 2003 at a total cost of approximately £15 million, and covers an area of 5.2 acres in the south-west London suburb of Morden with enough room to accommodate up to 10,000 worshippers. This one-off documentary, narrated by Meera Syal, provides an intimate portrait of the workings of the mosque and introduces viewers to some of the staff and worshippers there. These include Mr Khan, the Mosque's chief organiser, and six-year-old Isla, who is preparing for a religious milestone. We also meet three retired academics who run the in-house marriage bureau, and see how the worshippers respond when tragedy strikes in the form of a devastating fire

Meera Syal narrates a documentary going behind the scenes at the Baitul Futuh mosque in Morden, south London, home to Britain's 30,000-strong Ahmadi Muslim community. The film reveals the defining moments of life at the mosque, from finding love to committing to faith as well as looking at international celebrations and a tragedy that devastates the entire community.

Documentary exploring the success of Geordie boys Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. The programme charts their rise from child stars to pop stars, from BBC to ITV, from Byker Grove to Saturday Night Takeaway and from little-known actors to Britain's best-loved TV personalities.

From their dramatic reactions to cucumbers to their pleading to "haz cheeseburger", cats are a perennial favourite for hilarious clips. But they are capable of so much more! Channel 5 celebrates clever kitties by bringing together all the most mindboggling moggies, and even goes behind the scenes to interview the most famous felines and their pet humans.

Documentary profiling a selection of pensioners who are determined to grow old disgracefully. Among those highlighted are fame-hungry 62-year-old Jane Buckle from Hungerford, who is on a mission to become as famous as Beyonce by performing a `granny rap' with Wu Tang Clan, and Brighton resident Lynn Ruth Miller, who - at 82 years of age - is thought to be the world's oldest burlesque artist. In Manchester, 72-year-old triple divorcee Sophia is on the hunt for a toy-boy, and Cambridge punk-granny Annalisa refuses to let approaching her 90th year slow her down.

Cameras follow British tanning addicts, including Karl, 33, from Cardiff who has been injecting himself with an unlicensed product, and Hannah, 21, who lives a few miles away and has been using bleach on her skin to remove old fake tan. There's also a profile of Jay, the 33-year-old Mancunian father of two who spends six days a week on his home sunbed. However, can straight-talking Lisa from Newcastle change his mind? Having recovered from skin cancer, she is on a mission to persuade people to give up sunbeds and use fake tan instead.

Entertaining music show about one of the biggest selling pop acts of the 70s, showcasing 16 of The Carpenters' greatest hits. Alongside classic performances and official music videos, interesting and fun facts about the brother-and-sister duo are featured. Narrated by Ken Bruce.

Documentary which charts the growth and impact of one of the biggest and highest velocity tornados ever recorded, which struck Oklahoma in May 2013.

Part-dramatised documentary detailing the pop icon's career through the 1970s, when she and older brother Richard clocked up 80 million record sales, to her untimely death from anorexia nervosa.at the age of 32. Richard's addiction to prescription sleeping pills is also explored, as is Karen's abuse of a variety of drugs including laxatives, vomit-inducing syrup and thyroid medication which she illicitly took to speed up her metabolism. Featuring testimony from friends and Carpenters insiders, including Karen's lovers, close advisers and singer Dionne Warwick. Narrated by Iain Glenn.

Documentary meeting Britain's most ruthless money-grabbers, women who know all the secrets to getting cash out of men. A 31-year-old who targets the rich and famous is filmed as she attempts to snare a football agent, and a 46-year-old talks about life with her 66-year-old millionaire husband - and how she worries what she would do without him. On the other side of the coin, a DJ and entrepreneur reveals that, although he knows he is a target for gold-diggers, he is still happy to treat the ladies to meals and gifts.

Meet some of Britain's biggest divas who stamp their feet and scream to get exactly what they want, including 21-year-old apprentice hairdresser Matthew who sees himself as Lady Gaga, and shopping obsessed 30-year-old Janey who throws tantrums until her fiance Ross buys her a Range Rover and a bum lift.

Documentary tells the remarkable stories of British people hooked on risky cosmetic procedures in the pursuit of body perfection. Sam had Botox at just 17 and spent £20k on his teeth. Jacqui makes a living by taking selfies 24/7. Ryan used Chinese foot-binding to shrink himself from a size 10 to a 6.5.

Tony Blair's personal brand has had its ups and downs, but the former PM is reputed to have fostered a £100 million fortune since leaving office - a figure that Blair himself strongly denies. Delving into what drives the politician, this programme investigate how successful his various business activities have really been.

The 40-something mums on a mission to grab middle age by the horns and rip up the ageing rule book, including former glamour girl and self-confessed attention seeker Jill, who is plotting the launch of an adult toy business. Also featured is 46-year-old single mum Natalie, who has reinvented herself later in life as an exotic dancer, and there's nothing she won't do in front of her kids - from having tattoos, lap dancing and kissing girls.

Politicians and experts from all sides of the debate will be grilled in front of a passionate audience about what the Referendum vote really means for our jobs, our money, our way of life and Britain after Brexit.

Countdown of 40 of the biggest celebrity couples on the planet. A celebration of the world's richest, sexiest, most powerful, headline-grabbing celebrity partnerships of 2016, ranked according to their reported wealth, their media impact and their political muscle.

Documentary exploring extreme cosmetic transformations, including sales assistant Jordan who has spent £100,000 to look like his idol, Kim Kardashian. Cameras also follow Keith, who is covered top-to-toe in tattoos, and Star is determined to rid herself of her old face, even if it means risking her health. There is also footage of Heather, who already has 11 facial piercings, and now she wants her ears modified and eyes tattooed.

Documentary about men who are obsessed with the mirror or addicted to the knife. Rodrigo has spent £300k on 42 cosmetic surgeries to look like a plastic doll. Junaid is under pressure on social media to have his nose fixed. Bobby is addicted to looking good but dependent on his grooming to give him confidence. Kieran is on a mission to stay 100% natural.

Cameras follow Aaron Roach Bridgeman as he hears from the families of people who died after being struck just once by an assailant, and investigates the science behind the violence to find out exactly how a single punch can kill. He also tracks down the perpetrator of one of these attacks to get his side of the story, and brings him together with the mother of the man he killed to find out if she can ever truly forgive him for the death of her son.

Frankie Bridge of the Saturdays is on a mission to track down internet trolls whose abuse can devastate their victims. She talks to former X Factor singer Chris Maloney, who received a barrage of death threats, and Denise Fergus - the mother of two-year-old Jamie Bulger - who reveals she has been trolled by cruel individuals taunting her about her son's murder 23 years ago. Frankie has also received an onslaught of hurtful harassment but is refusing to take it lying down. With the help of a team of IT experts, she now knows some of their identities - and intends to hold them accountable.

Key moments and clips from the decade, featuring Justin Bieber's antics, Lady Gaga's meat dress and Britney Spears' meltdown. Reality TV programmes come to the fore, including George Galloway's turn as a cat in Celebrity Big Brother which shocked the nation, to Katie Price and Peter Andre's love affair on I'm a Celebrity! Featuring contributions from Louis Walsh, Liz McClarnon, Shaun Ryder and Bez, Matt Richardson, Jimmy Bullard, Nish Kumar, Sinitta, Kerry Katona and Kate Lawler.

Part-dramatised documentary examining the intimate relationship between Adolf Hitler and his mistress Eva Braun, and the control she had over the Fuhrer and his Nazi Party.

Documentary exploring dating in the 21st century, in a world of dating apps, hook-up websites and hardcore porn. Maya Jama finds out what is going on in bedrooms all over Britain.

A countdown of infamous incidents from the 1990s, including Hugh Grant's arrest and OJ Simpson's murder trial. The programme also looks back at Eric Cantona kicking a fan during a match, Jarvis Cocker interrupting Michael Jackson's performance at the Brit awards, and David and Victoria Beckham's lavish wedding. Featuring contributions from Louis Walsh, Shaun Ryder, Bez, Michael Burke, Darren Day, Gail Porter, Tim Vincent, Liz McClarnon and Kerry Katona.

Documentary looking at the ups and downs of becoming internet famous. From Youtube pranks that landed people in jail, to leaked nudes and revenge porn, Will Best is on a mission to discover what it is really like to go viral.

Documentary following a class of four-year-old children during their first week of school as they connect with their new surroundings and each other. The cast of pupils describe their experiences, from first falls in the playground, to attempting to make friends.

The most infamous TV moments of the 1980s, including the disastrous Brit awards hosted by Samantha Fox and Mick Fleetwood, Simon Le Bon's nautical misadventures and the concert where Ozzy Osbourne famously bit the head off a bat. With contributions from Anthea Turner, Linda Lusardi, Rick Wakeman, Jennie Bond, Nathan Moore, Su Pollard and Paul Burrell.

Will Best meets people who are willing to risk their lives for a perfect photo of themselves, including urban explorers who climb to the top of towerblocks without safety equipment, the dangers of becoming too obsessed, a woman who stays up all night digitally enhancing hundreds of selfies, a man who has had more than 60 cosmetic procedures to gain the perfect selfie-ready face, and people who make money from rinsing.

A collection of epic TV fails featuring on-screen meltdowns, technical trouble and the totally unexpected such as when Bobby Davro almost broke his neck during filming, and when the wrong Miss Universe was announced to an audience of almost 200 million viewers.

Entertaining documentary special looking at the sometimes funny, often dramatic, and sometimes even deadly consequences when magic tricks fail. Witnesses, escapologists and magicians, both famous and amateur, tell their stories, illustrated with archive clips and specially shot material, while graphics help to dissect the tricks to discover what went wrong and why.

Documentary tracing the career of one of Britain's best-loved and most successful comedians, charting his journey from humble beginnings to superstardom. Featuring contributions from people who know him or have worked with him, as well as his fans and biographers.

Featuring rare footage from his last TV interview filmed a few months before his death, Pete Burns speaks about his life, career, the pressures of fame, his need for surgery and his fantasy to re-invent himself as a work of art. With contributions from Dead or Alive band member Steve Coy, his ex-wife Lynn Corlett and ex-husband Michael Simpson.

An investigation into the lengths some women will go to measure up to the flawless, ultra-sexy stars and models they see every day in magazines and on social media. They include surgery fan Sarah, who has so far had new boobs, and cheek and lip implants - with a `celebrity bum' next on her list. Ex-reality star Abi Clarke admits she is part of the problem - but confesses to her own insecurities - while Dennie reveals how a cheap boob job abroad left her fighting for her life.

Documentary made to mark the 25th anniversary of the Queen frontman's death, which explores two of the most important years in his life, from the band's iconic performance at the Live Aid concert in 1985 to his diagnosis with Aids in 1987. The programme examines his struggle to keep his private life out of the tabloids and to continue recording music in the face of his failing health. Featuring contributions from family and friends, including chauffeur and bodyguard Terry Giddings, who shares his account of the final years for the first time.

Fly-on-the-wall documentary filmed inside the local constituency surgeries of three MPs - Naz Shah (Labour, Bradford West), Jacob Rees-Mogg (pro-Brexit Tory, North East Somerset) and Nick Clegg (LibDem, Sheffield Hallam).

Documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the UK's leading housing charity Shelter with a compelling and emotional insight into the impact of homelessness on families and individuals over the past half century. The film tracks down some of the people who featured in a series of images on poverty taken in 1968 by photographer Nick Hedges, and compares their lives and experiences with those living through the housing crisis of today.

Aaron Roach Bridgeman meets ordinary people who have taken the law into their own hands, revealing the price some of these have-a-go heroes have paid for their actions

A look back on the year from a Royal persepctive.

A look at how some well-off people push the boat out at Christmas, including a woman whose picture of her Christmas tree submerged by presents went viral on the internet, and a woman whose oil tycoon husband funds a lavish festive season.

Talking heads show. Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.

Julian Clary revisits some of the most memorable festive adverts. From cat food to Coca-Cola, stocking fillers to stock cubes, Christmas has provided the opportunity for adverts to sell us everything and anything. Julian remembers the good, the great, and the unforgettable.

Charting his unique journey from humble beginnings in Ireland to superstardom as Britain's best-loved chat show host, this documentary hears from people who knew Graham Norton, worked with him and helped shape his career, as well as his devoted fans, friends and media champions.

Documentary making use of old performances, chat-show appearances and archive interviews to shed light on the success of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The film explores the pair's working-class roots in the north of England, and their early encounters. Eric's mother Sadie claimed to be the first person to spot their potential as a comedy double-act when, as children, they spent an entire train journey to Coventry annoying her with their antics. The Second World War would see the duo split up, but they were reunited by chance, and by 1968 they had become established household names, and were on track to become the most-watched comedy act in the history of British TV.

The celebrated violinist and conductor André Rieu performs in London, where he and his orchestra perform Christmas carols and other favourites including Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'.

A countdown of the 40 most memorable musical efforts by celebrities who have decided to diversify into music. The programme features performances by Mr T, Katie Price, Vinnie Jones, Sam Fox, Eddie `The Eagle' Edwards, David Hasselhoff, an assortment of soap stars and Christopher Lee, who embarked on a second career as a heavy-metal singer in his 80s.

Documentary following people around Britain who keep predatory wild animals as unusual pets. Chris Weller from Kent owns a crocodile, and spent £20,000 converting his house to accommodate the dangerous reptile, while in Gloucester, Patricia and her sons live with a serval, a big cat that is one of Africa's deadliest hunters. Jim and Chris own a 20-stone Komodo dragon, while Terry fears his pet lynx Pudding may have been poisoned. Devon resident Andre owns a wolf hybrid that shares her bed - but fears he may be on his last legs

Cats are natural explorers and often find themselves in tricky and dangerous situations. They may be reputed to have nine lives, but accidents can always happen - sometimes with disastrous consequences. As a result, staff at the RSPCA have their work cut out on a daily basis as they strive to keep Britain's felines out of harm's way. This documentary allows viewers to gain an insight into the work of vets and volunteers, witnesses operations and rehomings, and observes inspectors as they investigate reports of maltreatment.

Documentary about the remarkable career of one of the most famous and successful singers on the planet today, from her humble beginnings in Tottenham, North London, to global super-stardom.

They're sassy, they're in your face and they're in charge. Channel 5 celebrates a generation of super-talented women who sing, write and produce and, in the process, have overturned decades of male chart dominance. From the power of Adele and Emeli Sande, to the glamour of Lady Gaga and Rihanna, and from the pure pop catchiness of a Katy Perry or a Taylor Swift song to the energy blasts that are Nicki Minaj and Ellie Goulding, all the bases are covered.

Documentary following three owners of Great Danes that have grown to such a size that they hope to gain an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. The film reveals the highs and lows of living with giant dogs, including crippling costs of over £12,000 a year, constant care for a pet that cannot be left for longer than four hours at a time, extreme domestic destruction and simple days out with dogs that attract wide-eyed stares from passers-by.

This programme was billed in Radio Times as per the title above, however the show itself shows, 'The Dog With an IQ of 102' in the intro. I have left this latter title as a subtitle. The Dog With an IQ of 102. Brainbox pets and others animals, from a canine Einstein that makes the news after mastering a shape-sorting puzzle that most toddlers struggle with to a prize pooch entered into a competition for trick dogs. Scientific research is also proving how supposedly dumb animals like goats and donkeys are cleverer than people might think. This is demonstrated by a Kent woman who has taught her pet raccoon a remarkable range of skills, such as pushing a toddler's scooter and even riding a bicycle.

Often called Britain's greatest living comic, Channel 5 is tickled to bring you the true story of Ken Dodd OBE. Delving into the archives and digging out top performances, this is the tattyfilarious tale of a true talent, the last of his kind. And who better to tell it, at 89 years young, than the great man himself? Incorporating footage of some of his best performances alongside rare archive interviews and contributions from friends, colleagues and fellow comics. The programme reveals how he was inspired by his father's love of variety shows and reveals the truth about the town of Knotty Ash that features heavily in his act.