

Bradford’s Big Bash goes behind the scenes of RISE - the spectacular opening event heralding Bradford’s stint as UK City of Culture in 2025, created by Kirsty Housley and Steven Frayne.

On Boxing Day 2004, tragedy struck south east Asia. As the world watched on in horror, the level of devastation caused by a deadly tsunami tidal wave became clear. Thousands were missing, entire communities destroyed and 14 countries were in desperate need of international aid. Thousands of miles away in Cardiff, the manager of the Millennium Stadium, Paul Sergeant, watched the news coverage in... Read more

Director and actress Rachel Ward is the last person you’d expect to join a farming revolution. Besieged by drought, bushfires and ecological despair, Rachel finds hope in the soil beneath her feet and begins a journey of discovery to regenerate the land on her Australian farm, and herself.

How can there be music in the worst place in the world? The story of how inmates of Auschwitz performed and composed music as a lifeline and a way to resist.

Idris Elba confronts the reality of knife crime, speaking to those most affected - from the streets to the system - in a quest to uncover how we can break the cycle.

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates takes Katie Razzall back to his childhood home in Seattle to talk about his early passion for computing, being different, tech power and politics.

Actor Ross Kemp recalls one of the most explosive storylines in EastEnders - Sharongate - where Grant accidentally hears his wife confessing to being unfaithful with his brother.

Pam St Clement remembers how the nation was gripped by one of the most iconic episodes of EastEnders, when Pat’s affair with Frank was finally, and very publicly, exposed.

Actors Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter, firm favourites with EastEnders fans, discuss their poignant two-hander episode from May 2024.

Following the lives of four young people trying to survive the Israel-Hamas war as they hope for a ceasefire - a vivid and unflinching view of life in a warzone.

James Blake explores how algorithms shape our online experience and investigates whether social media is promoting harmful content. He meets sextortion target Nathan and joins Cheshire Police's consent campaign against online risk. When students flag how harmful and violent content pops up on their socials, James digs deeper.

The first TV documentary about pop art sensation Pauline Boty, tracking the artist’s original contribution to British art, her feminism and her unique take on the celebrity culture of the 1960s.

Ex-MP Mhairi Black talks politics, neurodiversity and stand-up comedy in this very personal film.

The incredible story of three priests from Northern Ireland who made headlines around the world when they signed a million-pound recording contract.

Born in Roman Britain 1,500 years ago, a young man named Patrick embarked on a history-changing mission.

A star-studded documentary revealing the private man behind one of Britain’s greatest comic geniuses, using home movies and extracts from notebooks that he wanted to be burnt after his death.

The nation's grief – told through personal stories. With over 220,000 dead, for some it's a fight for truth and justice, for others it's a journey to adjust to a new normality.

The inside story of the tech entrepreneurs who created the social media app Twitter. At first the site grew on the back of celebrities who realised it offered them a direct way to communicate with fans. After going global, it seemed to be fulfilling the founders' dream of a digital utopia where all voices would be heard. But as hate speech and misinformation flooded the platform, the founders face... Read more

In the most personal and unflinching film of his career, historian Simon Schama confronts the Holocaust as not just a Nazi obsession but as a European-wide crime of complicity.

Directed by Sam Mendes, this is the story of two soldier-cameramen, Sgt Mike Lewis and Sgt Bill Laurie, who witnessed the liberation of Belsen during the closing days of World War II.

Three motorcycle road racers prepare for the North West 200, the fastest and most dangerous of races. They ask whether they are risking death, testing faith or truly living?

Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who denies criminal allegations of sexual offences. She meets some of his inner circle to find out about him and the charges.

Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby reflects on his father Richard's reporting on the liberation of the Belsen concentration camp.

A celebration of Elaine Paige's 60-year career in show business.

In 1985, a fire ripped through the wooden stands at Bradford City’s Stadium. These are the personal stories of those who lived through that day and who won’t let it be forgotten.

As her rapist ex nears parole, Ellie Wilson must confront her trauma. Beyond the headlines, her fight for justice becomes deeply personal.

It's the end of an era as Everton football club leaves its home of 133 years. We hear from fans, players past and present, the manager David Moyes, and the backroom staff who make The People’s Club.

Fury and resentment explode after the murder of George Floyd. A film told through the eyes of young protesters at the heart of the fightback against racism.

Who hacked M&S and Co-op? We go inside the cyber-attacks that shook the British high street and ask how flaws in digital defences were exposed.

One of Ireland’s last damask linen weavers, Deborah White, takes on the challenge of restoring a 200-year-old loom, a remnant of a proud craft that is almost lost to time.

A Titanic dive. A fatal implosion. Five lives lost. As the world watched, investigators raced to uncover the truth behind the disaster. But was this more than a tragic accident?

With unprecedented access, goalkeeper Mary Earps offers a fascinating insight into her rollercoaster journey to the pinnacle of her sport and how she became a role model for the next generation

Made for the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s first UK concert, this documentary examines the singer-songwriter’s relationship with the UK, with an exclusive interview with Springsteen himself.

A look inside one of the most brutal campaigns of state repression in modern history - told by those who endured it and those who enforced it.

Chef Heston Blumenthal explores the impact bipolar disorder has had on his life, his creativity and the people he loves, as well as the state of bipolar care in the UK.

Amol heads to India on a pilgrimage to the largest religious festival in history, the Kumbh Mela, where he wants to find out if faith can help heal the pain of losing his father.

Who was behind the infamous gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian? Those close to the case reveal details about the crime for the first time.

Decades after the UK’s worst terrorist attack, six families and friends tell the story of their lost loved ones for the first time.

Twenty years on from arguably the most iconic and influential summer in English cricketing history, this documentary takes a deep dive into one of sport’s fiercest rivalries.

Japanese and US veterans reflect on the 'kamikaze' attacks of World War II, which killed thousands of Japanese airmen and Allied military personnel.

As Britain marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, this film gathers first-hand accounts from the last veterans – many now more than 100 years old. Rachel Burden traces their stories, from the invasion of British Malaya to the horror of Hiroshima and Japan's surrender in August 1945. Former prisoners of war forced to work on the notorious Burma Railroad speak about their brutal treatment and the ... Read more

Top brain surgeon Henry Marsh is facing his own life-threatening diagnosis. He reveals the huge risks and emotional impact of a job filled with difficult life-and-death decisions.

Documentary following an international team of archaeologists and researchers as they explore the extraordinary groups of megastructures that stretch across the Arabian desert.

A comprehensive voyage through the roots and history of funk music, from its African and jazz roots to James Brown’s early work and the rise of Parliament-Funkadelic.

After years in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. Follow scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies.

A posthumous tribute to Drag Race legend The Vivienne. Featuring unseen archive, and touching interviews with close friends and family of the first ever winner of Drag Race UK.

Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip with a photographer whose work has revolutionised contemporary photography.

A teenage footballer from Aberdeenshire who suffered life-threatening injuries in a road traffic accident undertakes a charity cycle ride from Glasgow to Munich for Scotland’s opening Euro 2024 match.

Scientists uncover the secrets of the Mandrin Cave in France, where the remains of a Neanderthal were found in 2015.

Arctic conditions mean outdoor football in Greenland has to be played in a narrow window of time. BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship, an event that has wider significance to the territory than just the action on the pitch.

A look at the life and career of the iconic 1960s model Twiggy. The 15-year-old from Neasden exploded onto swinging London’s fashion scene overnight and came to epitomise that era.

David Attenborough looks into the ocean's depths to discuss the coelacanth, a primeval fish hidden for 400 million years. Its mysterious movements reveal vital clues about life's journey from sea to land, as well as secrets of evolution and survival.

Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates a mysterious virus that could cause the next pandemic, one scientists think will be deadlier than Covid-19. This is a global hunt to uncover 'Disease X'.

Documentary revealing the untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s, featuring Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Queen, George Michael, N.W.A, Madonna and others.

This intimate film follows the final three years of Ozzy Osbourne’s life as he and Sharon plan a return home after 25 years in LA and prepare for the ultimate farewell gig.

Reporter Tir Dhondy investigates sextortion scams targeting teen boys, tracing the case of Evan Boettler from the US to Nigeria, where she meets the scammers sextorting young men.

Tracing the extraordinary story of the amateur codebreakers who collaborated across continents to decipher a mysterious cache of coded letters which were discovered to be from Mary, Queen of Scots.

Too often dismissed, young dads across the UK are quietly redefining fatherhood. Joe Swash meets four men breaking stigmas and showing what it truly means to show up.

Told through beautifully restored original colour home movies and personal letters, this documentary offers a rare glimpse into life in Northern Ireland during World War II. Helen Ramsey Turtle was a young American mother living on an island outside Belfast. Her letters home to America reveal the horror of the Belfast Blitz, the buzz of American GIs arriving and her own deeply personal story of re... Read more

Chris Eubank Jr and his father, the legendary Chris Eubank Sr, reunite after years apart to confront their fractured past. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, this powerful film explores legacy, grief and the emotional cost of life in the ring.

Documentary charting the highs and lows of Richard Burton’s life and times - revealing an ongoing struggle with drink, fame, love and his own talent.

James Blake joins three young men to explore why they’ve turned to the so-called manosphere to achieve success, and how it’s influenced their real lives.

Turner painted the world like no-one else, yet his life remains a mystery. Tracey Emin, Timothy Spall and Ronnie Wood explore his personal sketches to reveal the man behind the art.

Comedian and Strictly champion Chris McCausland is on a mission to discover the future of technology and what it might hold for him personally.

How a Somerset high-flyer turned his charm and connections into tools of deception – conning his school friends and hundreds of others while living a life of glamour himself.

When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up and the search for the truth. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning.

Documentary exploring how Match Group and dating apps reshaped love, asking serious questions about safety, profit and whether we’ve been trapped by the swipe.

Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job, but is it a decision he’ll come to regret?

Documentary investigating the events leading up to the shocking death of Friends star Matthew Perry and the woman at the centre of the case, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen' by US prosecutors.

The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King, the three girls murdered in the Southport attack, on the love and legacy left behind.

From The Pogues to Paul McCartney, Wham! to Mariah Carey, this documentary reveals the magic and mayhem behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.

The remarkable true story of the world’s most famous grizzly bear and the Scottish couple who raised him as their own.

Sir Chris Hoy opens up about his journey with terminal cancer and how the mental strength he honed as a six-time Olympic gold medallist is now helping him to inspire others.

Gordon Buchanan heads to the Rocky Mountains in search of wild horses. Finding two stallions battling over a herd, Gordon immerses himself in their world, hoping to win their trust.

The real-life story of the Yorkshire football fans who've swapped the terraces for the stage to form an unlikely choir and are now preparing to perform live at BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Featuring unseen footage and with exclusive access to the Vatican, this is the inside story of the papal conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, told by the cardinals who were there.

A look at the career of Innes Lloyd, one of the UK's most prolific producers of television drama, who made well over 300 individual programmes between 1966 and 1991.

Steven Spielberg shares his exclusive story behind the making of Jaws. From the novel to the film, it shocked readers and audiences, and it continues to influence pop culture 50 years on.

The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom – how the Liverpool icon defied the odds and never gave up on his challenging journey to the top.

Eighty years on, Rachel Burden traces the stories of the UK's D-Day veterans in Normandy and hears their memories of the massive beach invasion and the battles that followed.

As the nation marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, Rachel Burden speaks to Britain's last veterans about their memories of the VE Day celebrations.

TV and panto star Stanley Baxter had big success but an even bigger secret. With access to close family and friends, personal archive and recordings, we reveal his true story.

In a new BBC Northern Ireland documentary, filmmaker and wheelchair user Chris Lynch asks what the future of mobility looks like as he test-drives some of the boldest, smartest and most life-changing mobility technology around.

How did a small Welsh town become the heart of the Industrial Revolution? Steffan Powell explores five key factors, using new technology, CGI and AI to reveal Merthyr’s hidden past.

On the night of Saturday 14 May 1977, a British soldier, Captain Robert Nairac, walked into a crowded bar near the Irish border. He was undercover, dressed in a donkey jacket and jeans, hoping for a breakthrough in the intelligence war against the IRA. With unique archive footage, exclusive interviews, cinematic landscapes and a haunting soundtrack, the film - made by the Bafta-winning team of di... Read more

This intimate film follows the final three years of Ozzy Osbourne’s life as he and Sharon plan a return home after 25 years in LA and prepare for the ultimate farewell gig.

Reporter Tir Dhondy investigates sextortion scams targeting teen boys, tracing the case of Evan Boettler from the US to Nigeria, where she meets the scammers sextorting young men.

Tracing the extraordinary story of the amateur codebreakers who collaborated across continents to decipher a mysterious cache of coded letters which were discovered to be from Mary, Queen of Scots.

Too often dismissed, young dads across the UK are quietly redefining fatherhood. Joe Swash meets four men breaking stigmas and showing what it truly means to show up.

Told through beautifully restored original colour home movies and personal letters, this documentary offers a rare glimpse into life in Northern Ireland during World War II. Helen Ramsey Turtle was a young American mother living on an island outside Belfast. Her letters home to America reveal the horror of the Belfast Blitz, the buzz of American GIs arriving and her own deeply personal story of re... Read more

Chris Eubank Jr and his father, the legendary Chris Eubank Sr, reunite after years apart to confront their fractured past. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, this powerful film explores legacy, grief and the emotional cost of life in the ring.

Documentary charting the highs and lows of Richard Burton’s life and times - revealing an ongoing struggle with drink, fame, love and his own talent.

James Blake joins three young men to explore why they’ve turned to the so-called manosphere to achieve success, and how it’s influenced their real lives.

Turner painted the world like no-one else, yet his life remains a mystery. Tracey Emin, Timothy Spall and Ronnie Wood explore his personal sketches to reveal the man behind the art.

Comedian and Strictly champion Chris McCausland is on a mission to discover the future of technology and what it might hold for him personally.

How a Somerset high-flyer turned his charm and connections into tools of deception – conning his school friends and hundreds of others while living a life of glamour himself.

When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up and the search for the truth. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning.

Documentary exploring how Match Group and dating apps reshaped love, asking serious questions about safety, profit and whether we’ve been trapped by the swipe.

Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job, but is it a decision he’ll come to regret?

Documentary investigating the events leading up to the shocking death of Friends star Matthew Perry and the woman at the centre of the case, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen' by US prosecutors.

The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King, the three girls murdered in the Southport attack, on the love and legacy left behind.

An undercover investigation exposes Britain’s Botox wild west, where medical professionals break the rules, selling prescriptions for cash, with patients left at serious risk.

From The Pogues to Paul McCartney, Wham! to Mariah Carey, this documentary reveals the magic and mayhem behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.
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