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Documentary about a mysterious death in the South Wales Valleys after the discovery of a body meticulously wrapped in over 40 layers of heavy-duty material. The story begins as what appears to be a seemingly harmless prank in the sleepy village of Beddau takes a horrifying turn when a medical skeleton is in fact revelaed to be a dead body.

A look at how South Wales police focused their attention on Leigh Sabine, an elderly woman with a deceitful past who had recently died of cancer. Shocking revelations about her five abandoned children and a 1960s manhunt in New Zealand emerged, exposing deep family secrets. As forensic officers raced to find evidence, the investigation uncovered a complex web of lies, leaving the village in turmoi

Leigh Sabine becomes the prime suspect when DNA links her to the body wrapped in plastic, but she flees to New Zealand with her son in pursuit, leading to deadly consequences. As the investigation unfolds, DCI Gareth Morgan races against time to determine the identity of the victim, piecing together a dark narrative of jealousy, control, and ultimate betrayal.

Brett Morgen explores the Nirvana frontman's childhood, career and death, using material from the Cobains' personal archives.

An exploration of the life and career of the Beatles superstar, with a look at the strange parallels between him and his killer Mark David Chapman.

A profile of the former world heavyweight boxing champion, a perfectionist who triumphantly emerged from Muhammad Ali's long shadow.

A look at the life and career of the actor and film-maker, who won Oscars for his role in Wall Street and as producer for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

A look at the events of Ronald Reagan's two terms in the White House, examining landmark legislative achievements as well as political setbacks.

A look at the life and career of the actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom.

The life and career of producer and director Mervyn LeRoy, whose films include Little Caesar, Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, Random Harvest, Quo Vadis and Mister Roberts.

The story of Allen Stanford's plan to revolutionise the game of cricket, which fell apart when he was exposed as a financial fraudster.

The events that led to President Abraham Lincoln deciding to emancipate slaves - a measure considered both morally and militarily crucial to the success of the Union with its intended consequence of cutting the South's manpower. He waited until September 1862 to make his proclamation, on the coat-tails of the successful battle at Antietam Creek.

A look at comedy shows that revolve around friendships, exploring TV's challenging quest for inclusivity and authentic representation.

A profile of the English golfer, told through four decades of tournament footage to reveal his defining moments.

Alan Cumming heads across the Irish Sea to Dublin, where he succumbs to the city's famous charm and meets some of its most fascinating characters. On a journey that takes in an 18th-century pleasure house and a burlesque life-painting class, Alan also stops off in Temple Bar for a pint with singer Sharon Corr, unlocks a mystery in Ireland's oldest library and uncovers a stylish secret that lurks b

Family and friends of the iconic Hollywood actor come together to share memories of his life and fruitful career, from its beginnings in Old Hollywood through to breakout roles in Deliverance and The Longest Yard, to the smash hit, Smokey and the Bandit and on to Boogie Nights.

The former Chicago Bears defensive back and Super Bowl winner discusses the individuals that have inspired him during his life.

The life and career of producer and director Mervyn LeRoy, whose films include Little Caesar, Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, Random Harvest, Quo Vadis and Mister Roberts.

A look at the life and career of the actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom.

The life and career of the American actor, who starred in The Thomas Crown Affair, The Getaway, Papillon, The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape and The Towering Inferno. Featuring contributions by his son Chad, grandson Steven and granddaughter Molly, as well as ex-wives Neile Adams McQueen and Ali MacGraw and widow Barbara Minty McQueen.

A look at Observer journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou's investigation into allegations of factual inaccuracies in Raynor Winn's book The Salt Path.

As she becomes a mother to Harvey, a secret romance and relentless public scrutiny make Katie public enemy number one, before I'm A Celebrity changes everything.

Documentary about the boy band, featuring rare and exclusive interviews with the members, who talk candidly about how they grappled with the true cost of global fame.

Documentary about the Big Beach Boutique II free event held in 2002, when an estimated quarter of a million people turned up to the concert on Brighton beach.

Documentary about the drugs trade in 1980s Liverpool, which turned dealing into a billion-pound business and changed Britain forever.

When ecstasy first arrived in Liverpool, it spawned a cultural revolution - and a new breed of criminal quickly saw that millions of pounds could be made.

By the 1990s a cocaine boom had really taken off - and the deadliest chapter in Liverpool's drugs war had begun.

The life and career of producer and director Mervyn LeRoy, whose films include Little Caesar, Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, Random Harvest, Quo Vadis and Mister Roberts.

A look at the life and career of the actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom.

A look at America's economic growth throughout the 1980s, a decade of junk bonds, savings and loan bailouts and pervasive Wall Street corruption.

A look at the life and career of the American actor, who first rose to fame for his work with Orson Welles on Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear.

The life and career of American film and TV director, producer and screenwriter James L Brooks, who won an Oscar for Terms of Endearment and also commissioned The Simpsons.

Now bankrupt, Allen Stanford spies a new opportunity in Montserrat. However, his new venture attracts the attention of US and UK law enforcement agencies.

The struggle of the Union army to achieve a decisive victory during the spring of 1863. Despite possessing greater manpower and resources, the generals of the North were unable to overcome the forces of the Confederates.

A look at the pioneering comedy shows that tackled race and diversity, helping pave the way for progress with hilarity and laughter.

Oliver Stone's documentary examining the assassination of US president John F Kennedy, using James DiEugenio's 1992 book Destiny Betrayed: JFK, Cuba and the Garrison Case, and recently declassified US government files to shine a light on what happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and Donald Sutherland.

Leon Gast's Oscar-winning documentary charting the challenge of an ageing Muhammad Ali for George Foreman's World Heavyweight title held in Zaire in 1974. The film explores the impact of Ali's visit to Africa before focusing on the epic fight, dubbed the 'Rumble in the Jungle', which has gone down in history as one of the greatest of all time. Spike Lee and Norman Mailer are among the contributors

The life and career of American film and TV director, producer and screenwriter James L Brooks, who won an Oscar for Terms of Endearment and also commissioned The Simpsons.

A look at the life and career of the American actor, who first rose to fame for his work with Orson Welles on Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear.

The story of the British single-seat fighter plane the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by RJ Mitchell and famous for its role in the Battle of Britain. Archive footage, new film of the aircraft in flight and interviews with the last surviving veterans who flew the plane in combat combine to tell its story.

Documentary about elusive Canadian climber Marc-André Leclerc, who has made some of the boldest solo ascents in history, away from cameras and with no margin for error.

The former Bradford Bulls and St Helens star discusses the individuals that have inspired him in his life and sporting career.

The documentary charts the band's growing success with their first number one single. But as their popularity soars, so does the tabloid mania.

The career of the singer, musician and producer, charting his journey from his first hit Please, Please, Please in 1956 through his pioneering funk phase to later chart success.

The career of the singer, musician and producer, charting his journey from his first hit Please, Please, Please in 1956 through his pioneering funk phase to later chart success.

Documentary hearing from women groomed in their early teenage years by rock stars, as well as exploring the lengths the music industry went to in order to protect its own.

Documentary following companies Astra Space, Rocket Lab and Planet Labs as they compete to launch satellite-carrying rockets into low-Earth orbit.

A look at the life and career of the American actor, who first rose to fame for his work with Orson Welles on Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear.

A look at how Mikhail Gorbachev's rise to power in the Soviet Union sparked a chain of events that culminated in the dramatic conclusion of the Cold War.

A look at the life and career of the actor, who won Best Actor Oscars for his roles in My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood and Lincoln.

The life and career of American director and screenwriter Robert Aldrich, whose films include Vera Cruz, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard.

Allen Stanford moves his operation to Antigua where he discovers the power of cricket in the Caribbean.

A recount of the Battle of Gettysburg, when for three days in July 1863 men belonging to the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia fought in the Pennsylvania countryside. The battle recorded the single largest number of casualties of the Civil War, with over 40,000 of the 150,000 fighters being killed, and is regarded as a turning point in the conflict.

A look at comedy shows' critical role in ushering in a new era of openness towards sex, as well as women's rights and gender identity.

Oscar-winning documentary about French street performer Philippe Petit. In 1974 he undertook a daring 45-minute tightrope walk and acrobatic routine on a wire stretched between the two towers of the World Trade Centre. Featuring re-creations of his earlier stunts at Paris's Notre Dame cathedral and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The story of two divers who embarked on a long and dangerous mission to retrieve a dead body from a freshwater cave in South Africa, with devastating consequences.

The life and career of American director and screenwriter Robert Aldrich, whose films include Vera Cruz, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard.

A look at the life and career of the actor, who won Best Actor Oscars for his roles in My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood and Lincoln.

A celebration of the country singer-songwriter built around 12 of his classic tracks spanning four decades, and featuring interviews with his family and friends. Featuring contributions from Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Kid Rock.

Documentary exploring the history of the group, featuring contributions from surviving member Barry Gibb as well as archive interviews with his brothers Robin and Maurice.

The documentary charts the band's split which came to an end when Mikey proposed a reunion. The comeback proved a huge hit - but then tragedy struck and the tabloids descended.

A documentary tribute to the influential and much-missed comedian, a man driven by punk spirit and an unrelenting commitment to pushing boundaries. When he died in 2014 at the age of 56, Rik left behind a body of ground-breaking work, from Rick the Poet and Kevin Turvey to The Young Ones, Bottom and The New Statesman - performances that redefined television comedy and helped ignite the alternative

Newly discovered archive footage and witness accounts reveal the story behind the 1986 nuclear disaster and the heroic efforts made to prevent another explosion.

Documentary charting the history of skateboarding, from its 1970s emergence as a land-based form of surfing in Los Angeles and its subsequent explosion of popularity worldwide, to its current status as a widely-practised extreme sport. Narrated by Sean Penn, with contributions from experts Jay Adams and Tony Alva.

English cricket star Moeen Ali discusses the individuals that have inspired him during his life and career.

A look at the life and career of the actor, who won Best Actor Oscars for his roles in My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood and Lincoln.

A look at the life and career of the actor and film-maker, who won Oscars for his role in Wall Street and as producer for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

A look at the life and career of the actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom.

A look at the life and career of American director David Lynch, whose films include Eraserhead, Mulholland Drive, Wild at Heart, Blue Velvet and The Elephant Man.

The life and career of screenwriter and director Preston Sturges, whose films include Sullivan's Travels and The Great McGinty, for which he won an Oscar for original screenplay.

First of a two-part documentary exploring the 60-year career of the singer-songwriter, from his partnership with Art Garfunkel to the global success of his 1986 LP Graceland, as he returns to the studio to record his 2023 album Seven Psalms.

Conclusion of the documentary exploring the 60-year career of the singer-songwriter, looking at his return to the studio to record his 2023 album Seven Psalms.

The story of the bomber synonymous with the Dambusters, the night raids against Germany and the brave men and women who made them possible.

The story of the British single-seat fighter plane the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by RJ Mitchell and famous for its role in the Battle of Britain. Archive footage, new film of the aircraft in flight and interviews with the last surviving veterans who flew the plane in combat combine to tell its story.

Family and friends of the iconic Hollywood actor come together to share memories of his life and fruitful career, from its beginnings in Old Hollywood through to breakout roles in Deliverance and The Longest Yard, to the smash hit, Smokey and the Bandit and on to Boogie Nights.

As she becomes a mother to Harvey, a secret romance and relentless public scrutiny make Katie public enemy number one, before I'm A Celebrity changes everything.

Alex Gibney's documentary, based on Lawrence Wright's book, sheds light on the controversial religious movement, from its roots in the mind of founder L Ron Hubbard through to its rise in popularity in Hollywood and beyond. The film also profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, including Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis, who offer their perspective on the acti

The life and career of the American actor, who starred in The Thomas Crown Affair, The Getaway, Papillon, The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape and The Towering Inferno. Featuring contributions by his son Chad, grandson Steven and granddaughter Molly, as well as ex-wives Neile Adams McQueen and Ali MacGraw and widow Barbara Minty McQueen.

Documentary charting the rise in violence, drug addiction and organised crime in Dublin from the 1980s to present day. Upon the arrival of Heroin on the streets of Dublin in the 1980s, Larry Dunne senses an opportunity.