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Broadmoor is Britain's most notorious hospital prison for the criminally insane, whose infamous inmates have included Ronnie Kray and 'Yorkshire Ripper' Peter Sutcliffe. Currently Broadmoor houses 400 of the most difficult, disturbed and dangerous people in Britain. With material from inside the hospital, this film offers a unique insight into how a civilised society treats those who are both bad...

Diana: The Inquest takes a remarkable look at the mysterious beginnings and proceedings of the British inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana, Dodi Al Fayed and their driver Henri Paul. Featuring statements from those most closely connected to the three people who died on that tragic night, and exclusive CCTV footage from cameras inside the Ritz Hotel where they spent some of their last hours,...

In 2002, elite troops deployed to Kandahar on their first major combat mission in half a century, stepping straight into a ruthless hornets' nest. This gripping documentary uncovers the high-octane reality of modern warfare, from a record-shattering 2,430-meter sniper shot to a harrowing siege where 14 soldiers held off 200 Taliban fighters in suffocating 50°C heat. But the enemy wasn't the only t...

As the unemployment statistics once more start to head up, BAFTA winning film-maker Brian Woods takes us behind the numbers to the people they represent. Filmed throughout 2009, and seen in part through the eyes of the children, Jobless tells the interwoven stories of several families, across the length and breadth of Britain as both husbands and wives cope with losing their jobs, in most cases fo...

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What does it cost to tell the truth? This episode examines independent journalism in Uganda, following a local investigative reporter. After witnessing his desperate plea for help, we make an unusual decision: to bring him a new camera. It is a choice that challenges the traditional boundaries of journalism and raises difficult questions about objectivity, responsibility, and what it means to repo...

When Al-Qaeda launched its first major attacks on America by bombing US embassies in Africa, the CIA knew it had to respond. This is the incredible, true story of a legendary CIA operative who was tasked with hunting down the terrorists responsible. His mission: infiltrate Somalia, the world's most dangerous country, a no-go zone for Americans since the disastrous "Black Hawk Down" incident. This...

'Liam Payne: The Price Of Fame' dives deep into the life and tragic death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. From his meteoric rise to global fame as a teenager to his struggles with substance abuse, anxiety, and the intense pressures of the music industry, this film uncovers the hidden toll celebrity took on him. Featuring expert analysis, intimate accounts, and dramatic re-enactments of hi...

GOLD AWARD at the Spotlight Documentary Film Festival. Six friends sail down the Mississippi, one of the most polluted rivers in the world, on a raft made of plastic bottles, to explore how plastic and other pollution is affecting America’s iconic river. The raft, constructed from used bottles and other repurposed materials, travels down the second longest river in the USA for 56 days. Enthusiasti...

Can This Doctor Work Without Prescribing Drugs? (Medical Documentary) | Real StoriesDr Chris Van Tulleken is embarking on a daring medical experiment that could change the way we think about our health forever. Britain is addicted to prescription drugs. They’re doing us more harm than good, the evidence for their efficacy is wafer-thin and they’re costing the NHS a fortune. It’s a medical crisis –...

Winner of Best Short Form Programme at the BAFTA Television Awards 2019.How do you reconnect with a father who’s been gone for most of your life… what do you say, what do you write?‘Missed Call’ explores the relationship between the filmmaker and her teenage son as they work out how to reconnect with his father who’s been absent for a decade. Shot on an iPhone X, it explores the many ways in which...

Louis Theroux pulls back the folds of plastic America and gets under the skin of the plastic surgery patients that crowd the clinics of Beverly Hills. Louis becomes a part of the plastic surgeon's daily lives, joining them for their consultations and operations in the search for everlasting youth. As Louis tries to understand the motivations of the patients lining the streets of America, he begins...

For the Love of God is a unique and compelling documentary examining the world of a man who believes he has had a 2000 year existence as Jesus Christ. Featured on Sky News, ITV’s This Morning, and the BBC, former IT worker Alan John Miller has been heralded by the media as a fantasist, and even a dangerous cult leader. However, his teachings are global, reaching tens of thousands across the intern...

The Weddings page of the Brighton and Hove Gazette. August 1980. Twenty couples all on one page – captured for a moment in time. What would happen to those happy, smiling couples once they embarked on married life together? What would the intervening 25 years bring with them? Wedding Days proved to be a fascinating journey – a charming, moving film that provided a social history of Britain, a uniq...

Vlogger and body-positive internet queen Grace Victory tries clean eating on for size. Is this the lifestyle change we all need, or another fad diet in disguise - a fad diet with potentially dangerous consequences? Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the United States, child poverty has reached record levels, with over 16 million children now affected. Food banks are facing unprecedented demand, and homeless shelters now have long waiting lists, as families who have known a much better life have to leave their homes, sometimes with just a few days notice. America’s Poor Kids meets three children whose families are struggling to get by, and...

The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs (Medical Documentary) | Real StoriesDr Chris Van Tulleken is embarking on a daring medical experiment that could change the way we think about our health forever. Britain is addicted to prescription drugs. They’re doing us more harm than good, the evidence for their efficacy is wafer-thin and they’re costing the NHS a fortune. It’s a medical crisis – and Chris is deter...

In this episode of 24 Hours Jerusalem, we go where the news cameras rarely look. As the day progresses, we track the invisible lines that divide neighborhoods and the surprising moments where those lines blur. From the intense security of the Old City checkpoints to the bustling coexistence in the markets, witness the raw reality of life in the world's most contested square mile. Instagram - @real...

From 'CIA Declassified', Season 1, Episode 2: Before 9/11, the bombing of the USS Cole in a Yemeni harbor was one of al-Qaeda's deadliest strikes on the US. This top-secret documentary reveals the extraordinary two-year mission by the FBI and CIA to hunt down the plot's mastermind, Abu Ali al-Harati. With the investigation hampered by local authorities and threats of violence, intelligence agencie...

Everyone thinks they know the story. A Spice Girl marries a football superstar, and "Brand Beckham" is born. But that isn't the real story. This documentary goes beyond the tabloid headlines to uncover the calculated blueprint Victoria used to build her own empire. We reveal the shrewd ambition, the quiet resilience against an industry that dismissed her, and the relentless work ethic that truly d...

With extraordinary access, this film follows the children trapped in the dangerous world of drug running; exploring how they got into it and why they can’t get out. Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1957, the sleepy town of Plainfield, Wisconsin, was home to one of the most shocking crime stories in American history. When police began searching for a missing woman, they stumbled upon a house of horrors that would change the true crime landscape forever. This documentary tells the true story of Ed Gein, a quiet and seemingly harmless man who was hiding a gruesome secret inside his rural far...

What happens to a nation when a political leader is killed? From the assassination of JFK to the attempt on Donald Trump, this film explores how a single bullet can change the course of history forever. We examine the rise of political violence and the profound impact it has on society, exploring how these events have shaped political landscapes and left enduring legacies. Through the lens of nota...

As one of the most powerful couples in politics for the last few decades, the Clintons' continued political influence has not been without complication. Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Love Hurts' features young people bravely sharing their personal, harrowing experiences with emotional abuse, physical violence, and sexual coercion in their relationships. Hear the stories of Lily, who felt forced into intimacy to keep her boyfriend; Rose, who endured a volatile relationship fuelled by depression and self-harm; and Chris, who navigated abuse in his first secret gay relationship....