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- Kazakh TV talking head Borat is dispatched to the United States to report on the greatest country in the world.
- A coming-of-age documentary of Daniel Radcliffe and his stunt double David Holmes, whose close friendship endures a life-changing accident.
- In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.
- A true crime movie about a crew of retired crooks who pull off a major heist in London's jewelry district. What starts off as their last criminal hurrah, quickly turns into a brutal nightmare due to greed.
- Dames Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith get together for tea to reminisce and discuss their acting careers.
- Tells the story of Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, two disabled cabaret artists who met in1989 and became the driving force behind Direct Action Network - whose protests pushed disability rights into the spotlight.
- Follow the personal experience of the Queen, as she navigated the events that shaped the fortune of the royal family and the history of the United Kingdom over the decades of her reign.
- A feature documentary which captures Katharine Hepburn's spirit and determination, exploring her story using her own words, through a combination of hours of previously hidden and intimate audio tapes, video and photographic archive.
- Fiona Bruce delves into evidence in the attempted murder of Victoria Cilliers.
- Filmed in homage to his original TV series, this factual drama follows Dave Allen from childhood to becoming one of the Ireland's comedy greats, with just a whiskey, a cigarette and nine-and-a-half fingers. Dave Allen is played by Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones).
- A look at the life, work, activism and controversies of actress and fitness tycoon, Jane Fonda.
- In recent years stories of older British women hooking up with younger Gambian men have made the news headlines, from one-night stands to whirlwind weddings. But what's the truth behind the stories? Seyi Rhodes investigates.
- Documentary examining the unsolved case of 13-year-old Billie-Jo Jenkins, who was murdered on the patio of her seaside home in 1997. Sion Jenkins, Billie-Jo's foster dad, was initially convicted of the murder but was acquitted on appeal.
- Through interviews with ex-inmates, retired guards and relatives of Britain's most infamous inmates, this documentary uncover secrets of life inside one of the UK's toughest jails.
- Celebrating the nearly 50-year-long career of one of Britain's most loved celebrities. Sid James had one of the most recognizable faces in Britain, with a laugh that was legendary.
- Nicky Campbell presents this true crime documentary focusing on the impact of Raoul Moat's murderous rampage across the North East of England in July 2010.
- The story behind the murder of 16-year-old Becky Watts, who was killed by her stepbrother Nathan Matthews and his 21-year-old girlfriend Shauna Hoare in Bristol, England in February 2015.
- A uniquely 'Billy' approach to biography - part shaggy dog tale, part self-portrait, with a lot of jokes, personal archive and a few famous faces thrown in between.
- The Babes in the Wood Murders were the murders of two nine-year-old girls, Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway, on 9 October 1986, by a 20-year-old local roofer, Russell Bishop in Brighton, England. Bishop was tried and acquitted in 1987.
- Julie Etchingham looks back at one of the UK's most shocking crimes, the assassination of the BBC's most popular presenter, Jill Dando, and whether the police investigation could have missed some vital leads.
- Max Clifford was a powerful media publicist to the stars. But in 2014 he was jailed for historic sex crimes. Now, the survivors of his abuse tell their stories.
- A biography of Labour MP John Stonehouse, concentrating on his attempt in 1974 to fake his own death by appearing to drown in the sea. Made to complement the dramatisation Stonehouse (2023) which was shown on the preceding three nights.
- Broadmoor Hospital is home to around 200 of Britain's most dangerous men and this is the story of the lives behind bars of five of its most notorious inhabitants.
- A look at what life is like for the millionaires and billionaires who live in the tax haven in the United Arab Emirates, as well as the people who serve them.
- The former cricketer turned television presenter opens up about the eating disorder he has kept hidden for 20 years and challenges the stigma around the condition in men.
- Documentary looking at the extratropical cyclone that devastated the UK in October 1987, but was dismissed hours before by BBC weatherman Michael Fish. Featuring memories and anecdotes from famous faces.
- Dame Penelope Keith is best known for two of TV's greatest comedy characters: Margo Leadbetter in the 1970s sitcom The Good Life and Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To The Manor Born.
- Through previous interviews, Sean Connery explores different parts of his life.
- Konnie Huq explores and celebrates the very best of British children's programming from the past 100 years.
- Conrad Wright, the father of Steve Wright the serial killer dubbed "The Suffolk Strangler", offers his deeply personal insights into the horrific crimes committed by his son in 2006.
- A tribute to Sir Billy Connolly who recently announced his retirement from stand-up comedy. This special will look back at his illustrious comedy career.
- Footage of Charles, some previously unseen, narrated by specially-selected old interviews with the King and Queen Camilla.
- About the life and career of British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
- Celebrating 'Play for Today', the acclaimed series of controversial single dramas broadcast on BBC One between 1970 and 1984.
- A celebration of Wendy Craig's life and career, along with an exclusive interview with Wendy, as she retraces the moments that made her a sitcom superstar and a much-loved star of TV series such as 'Butterflies' and 'The Royal'.
- Bob Ballard reveals the inside stories behind his most exciting discoveries, while sharing the personal triumphs, challenges and tragedies that led him to them.
- Archive footage and reconstructions are used to examine one of the most shocking and bizarre acid attacks of recent years. In 2012, Naomi Oni was stalked through London by someone disguised in a niqab before being doused in sulphuric acid.
- True crime documentary revealing the extraordinary story of murdered schoolboy, Rikki Neave, told by those closest to the case, including his mother Ruth - who was falsely accused of the murder and spent 4 years behind bars.
- Cerrie Burnell presents a history of disabled people's struggle for human rights in Britain. She also shares inspiring stories of pioneering campaigners for social change, and looks at the challenges still to be faced in the future.
- The highs and lows, transitions and reinventions, of Diana's career as one of Britain's most well known and celebrated post-war actresses, including contributions from family and friends.
- With help from park rangers and other experts, a wildlife photographer tracks, catalogues, and protects two Ugandan lion prides.
- Documentary of Daniel Schubert's grandmother, Martha Katz, a Holocaust survivor.
- The life and career of TV magician Paul Daniels, told through archive footage, and contributions from those who knew him best.
- Doumentary telling the story of Cilla Black, who rose from working-class roots in Liverpool to become one of the nation's most successful and best-loved singers, presenters and all-round entertainers.
- Exploring one of the most devastating but little-known disasters in London's history, this documentary reveals the shocking events that unfolded during the fateful Thames Flood of 1928.
- With his blue eyes, blond hair and youthful smile, Hardy Krüger conquered the German public in the 1950s, before making his way to Hollywood. Born in Berlin in 1928, he was conscripted into the Wehrmacht in the final days of the Second World War, a traumatic experience that would affect him for the rest of his life. He then began a career as an actor under the direction of directors such as Alfred Weidenmann, Helmut Weiss or Rudolf Jugert, before being noticed outside his native country. Polyglot, he speaks fluently in French and English, he became known to the French public in "Un cab pour Tobrouk", where he played opposite Lino Ventura and Charles Aznavour, and conquered America with "Hatari!", by Howard Hawks.
- Kate Garraway allows cameras to document her story as her husband battles Covid.
- Moira Stuart narrates a selection of clips of memorable moments when live news broadcasts went wrong. From graphics getting it wrong, guests storming off set to newsreaders making slip-ups and gaffes live on air.
- The Britannia Bridge, spanning the Menai Strait to link the island of Anglesey to mainland Wales, was designed and built by railway engineer Robert Stephenson in 1850. On 23 May 1970 a catastrophic fire, caused by boys dropping a burning torch while playing inside, led to the destruction of its iconic rectangular tube sections. It was rebuilt as a steel truss-arch bridge, with a road deck above the railway. This programme, made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fire, looks at the history of the bridge, the effect of the fire and the rebuilding of it afterwards.