ITV Documentaries

The Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool was the venue where the Beatles' (formerly known as the Quarrymen) UK popularity started. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and their drummer at the time, Pete Best, were first seen by Brian Epstein at the club. Epstein eventually became their manager, going on to secure them a record contract.

Narrated by Stephen Fry, this new feature length animation tells a story that’s 70 million years old. New discoveries reveal that once, at the top of the world, arctic dinosaurs faced a heroic struggle for survival every year.

This film investigates how the media has reported war, from the First World War to the present day.

The Jewish community in Manchester is a kaleidoscope of tradition, religion and extravagance. This documentary film opens a window into their lives and shows a wide variety of ritual and celebrations. Strictly Kosher, filmed, produced and directed by Chris Malone, revolves around three families and their friends and paints a colourful picture of the juxtaposition between the many different personalities and levels of religious observance in Manchester’s Jewish community. It offers an insight into lifestyles which range from one extreme – traditional and strict - to the other – modern and extravagant - but are bound together by one faith. The film follows Bernette Clarke, a very lively and modern Orthodox Jewish mother of three. Bernette talks openly about her faith, explains the traditional approach her family has to the Sabbath and other Jewish festivals, and offers her views on the wider Jewish community. Joel Lever and his wife Joanne also allow the cameras into their lives. Joel’s family are traditionally Jewish by birth, but he admits they are not very religious. Joel puts his all into his fashion boutique ‘Mon Amie’ which is frequented by the Jewish ladies of Prestwich – by making the Jewish women the talk of the town, he feels he is serving the local community. 83-year-old Jack Aizenberg tells the ultimate rags to riches story. He was just eleven years old at the outbreak of the Second World War and his family were killed in Belzec Extermination camp in 1942 when he was just 14. Against the odds Jack survived and made his way to Manchester, England in 1945. Jack feels that religion is not as important as basic common humanity and does not practice all the requirements of the Jewish faith, but he’s a celebrated survivor venerated by the Jewish community in Manchester. Having made a successful career in the luggage trade, Jack is thrilled to have the money to throw his grandson a lavish Bar Mitzvah – a special moment caught on c

ehind-the-scenes look at the concluding film in the fantasy saga. Ben Shephard finds out about the production team’s use of CGI to portray Hogwarts, how 2,000 wands were needed in the film’s epic battle, and that the Great Hall had to be destroyed and rebuilt three times during filming. Daniel Radcliffe reveals how he wants to keep Harry’s glasses, and he, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint share their feelings on the end of an era. With contributions by Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Felton and Julie Walters

To mark the release of the final Harry Potter film, this new documentary for ITV1 will celebrate the most memorable scenes from the most successful series of films in movie history. Looking back over the past seven films, this is the definitive Harry Potter countdown, with exclusive access to cast members both past and present, who will share their on and off screen memories as well as commenting on their own favourite Harry Potter movie moments. Cast members taking a trip down memory lane include: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Julie Walters, Jason Isaacs, Tom Felton, Helen McCrory, Pam Ferris, Bonnie Wright and James and Oliver Phelps. The programme will include contributions from genuine famous fans talking about the film phenomenon and their favourite moments. These include: Richard Curtis, Dawn French, Chase Crawford, Will Young, Peter Jones, Brian Conley, Eliza Doolittle, Miquita Oliver and Ben Shephard. Harry Potter author JK Rowling, as well as the producers, director and teams behind the special effects will also give a real behind the scenes insight.

The actor examines wartime escapes that inspired films and TV dramas. He begins his journey in Germany at Colditz Castle, where William Neave tells how his father Airey fled dressed as a German soldier. He then heads to Poland to visit the setting for The Great Escape, where former Stalag Luft III internee Ken Rees describes how he helped dig the tunnel immortalised on the big screen. David also meets a Frenchwoman who sheltered an escaped Briton - and learns how a love story developed.

Considered by many to be the greatest world title fight ever seen in Britain, Nigel Benn versus the American Gerald McClellan ended in such tragic circumstances it has never been broadcast since. Now, 16 years later, ITV has unlocked its archive to allow the incredible story of that savage night to be told in full. Nigel Benn, a British paratrooper turned world class fighter, faced America’s rising star Gerald McClellan, one of the hardest punchers in boxing history. Their lives – and those of many others involved that night - would be changed forever. A brutal, controversial fight would leave one man mentally scarred, the other seriously injured and the Benn and McClellan camps at war for more than a decade. Featuring fresh allegations, further twists and the emotional reunion of the two fighters after years of bitterness, The Fight of Their Lives is an unforgettable story that stretches far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring.

On December 8 1980 the news that John Lennon had been shot dead caused shock waves around the world. The Day John Lennon Died is a brand new documentary for ITV1 that commemorates the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death by revisiting the key moments of that fateful day. The film retraces John’s steps on the day leading up to his murder through the strikingly vivid recollections of those who came into contact with him. It features often emotional interviews with key figures, from wife Yoko Ono Lennon recalling her final moments with her husband, and fan Paul Goresh who was to take the famous photograph of John with his killer, Mark Chapman, to the radio host to whom he gave his last interview, the record producer who recorded John’s final piece of music with him on the day,,and the doctor who battled to save his life.

Documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of the opening of Billy Butlin's first holiday camp in 1936. Holidaymaker David Bradshaw returns to the Skegness camp which he first visited on the day of its opening, while Silvia Collins remembers visiting Filey as a teenager after the war. Broadcaster David Jacobs recalls being stationed at Skegness after it was taken over by the armed forces during the Second World War, and the show reveals the story of Prince Philip's chalet during his wartime years at Pwllheli. Presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern talks about how working at Butlin's shaped him as a performer, and there are first-hand accounts of other stars who have passed through Butlin's over the years, including Status Quo, Kelly Holmes and Roy Hudd.

Programme celebrating the best TV ads from the last 12 months and revealing the fascinating stories behind them. People who wrote, directed or starred in the commercials talk about their involvement and say what, in their opinion, made their ad a hit. This year's top commercials have featured cats with thumbs, dancing clothes from Cadbury's, and a young Darth Vader using the Force. There have also been some great time-travelling ads from British Airways and John Lewis. Which will come out on top and win the coveted title of Ad of the Year?