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The landmark documentary series that captures real life drama at its most intense, following police detectives around the clock as they investigate major crimes

At a time of increased global tension, this series has unprecedented access to the RAF's fighter jets, war planes and service personnel

The dog dating show where people and dogs are matched and - hopefully - fall in love

Five of America’s most prolific serial killers all operated at the same time. How did Bundy, Gacy, Dahmer, the Green River Killer and BTK evade capture for so long? Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Cameras film around the clock in some of Britain's busiest A&E departments, where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day

Six opinionated Brits experience refugee life up close in some of the world's most dangerous places. But will their eye-opening journey change hearts and minds?

It's the biggest mystery in tech: who is Satoshi Nakamoto, elusive creator of Bitcoin? Gabriel Gatehouse investigates the man, the coin, and what it means for the future of democracy.

The chances of solving a homicide are cut in half if a lead isn't found within 48 hours. This documentary series follows detectives as they race against the clock. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Best mates David Baddiel and Hugh Dennis pedal through France's luscious landscape, as they explore the stunning local sights, get up to mischief and have a good old chat along the way

Part of True Crime on Channel 4. Cameras follow a specialist police unit dealing with urgent manhunts.

A ground-breaking look at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit, from the perspective of the parents-to-be and the maternity ward staff

Every text message, email and social media post paints a portrait of our lives. Discover how technology and digital clues help detectives to solve shocking crimes. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Brits leave their 21st-century lives behind to spend an extraordinary summer cut off from the modern world on a remote Devon farmstead, and live by the principles of the Amish community

Solving the toughest murders involves piecing together a deadly puzzle. Investigators close in on killers by reconstructing a victim's final 24 hours. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Observational documentary series with unprecedented access to The Royal Melbourne Hospital's busy trauma centre

Joe Lycett shows us how to get the most out of some of the world's most popular mini-breaks

Patients with extreme phobias check-in at an Amsterdam clinic where a cutting-edge therapy involves confronting their worst nightmares. But will they find a cure?

Join the Super Surgeons at the Royal Marsden Hospital as they attempt pioneering treatments to help patients with cancers that other doctors can't treat

In this popular and (literally) groundbreaking programme, Tony Robinson and a team of experts travel the country to investigate a wide range of archaeological sites of historical importance

In 2020, 18-year-old Ellie Williams posted on Facebook about being raped by an 'Asian grooming gang' in Barrow. Her post ruptured community relations. But was it true? Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Being alert while alone and checking friends get home are shared female experiences. Over 200,000 women go missing in the US each year. Here are some of their stories. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend employ graft, mechanical expertise and tender loving care to restore rusty but much-loved old motors to their former glory for their surprised owners

Filmed simultaneously with ambulance crews across the West Midlands, this series shows in real time the range of cases paramedics attend to

Griff Rhys Jones boards Australia's trains to take a modern look at the land down under, criss-crossing this vast country from coast to coast, and from surf beaches to the Outback and much more

The first days of a murder investigation are just the start. From the crime scene to the trial, this series tells the full story of compelling cases from The First 48. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Animal Welfare League NSW is a picturesque doggy sanctuary where people come in search of a canine soulmate. Putting their best paw forward, can the sanctuary pooches find their forever homes?

A gripping series with extraordinary access to the police as they investigate murders and search for missing people. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

(2024) An Oscar-winning documentary offering a powerful view of destruction in the West Bank and the unlikely friendship between a Palestinian filmmaker and an Israeli journalist

Liverpool, 2022 - Ashley Dale and nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel are shot dead at home, victims of feuding gangs. Can the police bring the killers to justice? Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Being a mum means everything to Katie Price. Filmed in 2023, we follow Katie and her partner at the time, Carl, as they undergo fertility treatment, in the hope of growing their family.

People living with challenging conditions are often considered 'undateable' - this series meets a few and follows their attempts to find love

In 2021, Marilyn Manson was accused of sexual assault. This deep dig into the allegations examines the wider context of the rock singer's meteoric rise and his dramatic fall.

Britain's busiest air ambulance teams race to bring the hospital emergency department to where it's urgently needed

London's network of frontline trauma hospitals treats critically injured patients across the capital in this ground-breaking series

Zelenskyy met with Trump's military envoy after Trump called him a 'terrible' leader. The US cancelled a joint press conference, but Zelenskyy sought to ease tensions.

From picturesque scenery and rich history to sumptuous spa rooms and culinary artistry, Alan Cumming revels in the Royal Scotsman's splendour on an opulent odyssey through the heart of Scotland

Comedian Griff Rhys Jones explores the second largest country on the planet and discovers what makes each of Canada's provinces so tantalisingly unique yet distinctly Canadian

Never-before-told story of how rural detective Charles Henry used his spare time to hunt down and bring Malcolm Webster - a ruthless killer who targeted wealthy women - to justice

(2023) Journalist Mstyslav Chernov's BAFTA-winning and Oscar-winning documentary is an unflinching inside look at the suffering that Russia's invasion has unleashed upon the Ukrainian people

Jaw-dropping documentary series which, like the real Line of Duty, unearths shocking cases of corrupt officers in Avon and Somerset Police

All the emotion, drama and suspense of America's most chilling murder trials are captured in Killer Cases - where love, sex, betrayal and greed ultimately prove fatal. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

What does the world's richest man, dedicated chaos agent, and Donald Trump's new best buddy want out of politics? To shape the world? Or is it bigger than that? Matt Frei reports.

We revisit the Brits who've swapped the UK for new ventures in Europe... are they living their dream?

Food Unwrapped travels the world to explore the industry secrets behind our favourite food

True crime series. Emilia Fox and leading criminologist Professor David Wilson investigate famous unsolved murder cases, looking for new leads that the original investigations may have missed.

Part of True Crime on Channel 4. Cameras follow a specialist police unit dealing with urgent manhunts. (With BSL)

What causes morbid fantasy to become devastating reality? Gain a unique perspective on infamous US serial killers by exploring their lives - and their first murders. Part of True Crime Channel 4.

The shocking story of American serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, who often linked his violent crimes to his reviews on Amazon

Intimate stories of how people live with the devastating effects of long-term unemployment

Of the nearly 3000 inmates on death row in America, only 51 are women. This documentary series examines these women's stories. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Vicky boldly immerses herself in the world of deepfake pornography - making her own sex tape. She also speaks to the victims and perpetrators of one of the darkest uses of AI.

Emma and Matt Willis challenge a group of Year 8 pupils at the Stanway School in Colchester to give up their smartphones completely for 21 days

This hard-hitting true-crime series follows police in Kansas City as they tackle a series of crimes that threaten the peace of their communities

Fly-on-the-wall series following the patients and staff at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Australia

Seven years after Gypsy Rose Blanchard was imprisoned following her mother's murder, this gripping series tells the inside story of her life. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Motorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin undertakes a series of speed-based challenges, exploring the boundaries of physics and learning about the science of speed

Extraordinary stories of romance fraud, exposing the lies and jaw-dropping scams of heartless manipulators; and the fight to bring them to justice. Part of True Crime on Channel 4.

Pets from across the country receive cutting-edge care from Noel Fitzpatrick, the 'Bionic Vet', and his veterinary team

Sandi Toksvig and some of the nation's most fascinating and funny women explore the delights of the UK's wildest, most remote and beautifully designed holiday hideaways

School's in session as expert trainers take on some of Britain's naughtiest dogs - and their owners