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Inside the FactoryInside the Factory
BBC Two, 2015 Running | Documentary | ► Trailer
4.3


Gregg Wallace and Cherry Healey get exclusive access to some of the largest food factories in Britain to reveal the secrets behind food production on an epic scale.


The Secret Life of the ZooThe Secret Life of the Zoo
Channel 4, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary
4.9


Chester Zoo is the most popular zoo in Britain. This observational documentary series uses micro-rig camera technology to capture, in incredible detail, the remarkable behaviour of the animals there.


Time TeamTime Team
Channel 4, 1994 Running | Family, History, Documentary
4.2


Archaeology for the masses. From what might be perceived as a "stuffy" subject, Time Team has popularized the subject with its enthusiasm to uncover the secrets of Britain's rich and long history.


999: What's Your Emergency?999: What's Your Emergency?
Channel 4, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | Medical, Documentary
4.0


This is a documentary series which marks the 75th anniversary of the 999 system in the UK. The series follows Blackpool's emergency services as they carry out their every day work. The volume of 999 calls has jumped by 60% in the last generation, with 31 million received in 2011. Filmed 24/7 with police, fire and ambulance teams in Blackpool over six weeks, from the moment calls are received, this documentary series shows how Britain is changing, through the eyes of the emergency services on the front line. The series highlights issues ranging from the damage caused by drugs and alcohol to the reality of domestic violence, and from the dysfunctional way that some people bring up their children to the plight of those who slip through society's safety net.


Crimes That Shook BritainCrimes That Shook Britain


Documentary series following the events that led to the country's most heinous crimes.


The Dog AcademyThe Dog Academy
Channel 4, 2023 Running | Reality, Documentary
4.5


A crack team of Britain's top specialist trainers instructs beleaguered owners in dog management skills and dog psychology.


60 Days on the Streets60 Days on the Streets
Channel 4, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary
5.0


Former soldier Ed Stafford spends 60 winter days and nights on the street with no money and no shelter, filming himself, to get a first-hand view of Britain's growing homelessness crisis.


Britain's Forgotten Wars with Tony RobinsonBritain's Forgotten Wars with Tony Robinson
Channel 4, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | Military/War, History, Documentary
4.0


The presenter looks back at conflicts Britain was involved in during the second half of the 20th century.


The Airport: Back in the SkiesThe Airport: Back in the Skies
BBC One, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Travel, Reality, Documentary



Over four crucial months of the pandemic, aviation expert Jeremy Spake is inside Heathrow to see if they can keep Britain flying during the most challenging time in its history.


Motorhoming with Merton and WebsterMotorhoming with Merton and Webster
Channel 5, 2021 On Hiatus | Housing/Building, Reality, Documentary
4.0


Husband and wife comedians Paul Merton and Suki Webster embrace Britain's booming motorhoming scene, seeking out the UK's most famous sights and hidden gems. Plus, tips from enthusiasts and volunteers test camping equipment.


Benefits Britain: Life on the DoleBenefits Britain: Life on the Dole
Channel 5, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Lifestyle, Reality, Documentary | ► Trailer



The show lifts the lid on the reality of those in Britain living off of the state. Since welfare state launched, more Brit's then ever now claim benefits, with some people never working a day in their life.


Scrapyard DynastyScrapyard Dynasty
QUEST, 2022 On Hiatus | Reality, Documentary



Terry Walker runs one of the most successful scrap yards in Britain. He believes you have to speculate to accumulate, but life is tough as the staff struggles to meet his ambitious targets. And he and his wife Lyndsay don't always see eye to eye.


Life and BirthLife and Birth
BBC One, 2020 On Hiatus | Reality, Documentary
5.0


The miracle of birth meets cutting-edge medicine at three of Birmingham's busiest maternity hospitals as parents and staff welcome the arrival of Britain's next generation.


Shoplifters: At War with the LawShoplifters: At War with the Law
Channel 5, 2020 Running | Crime, Documentary
5.0


Shoplifters strike 200 times every hour in Britain, stealing £2.2 billion. With the police crippled by budget cuts, retailers are fighting back. A look on the frontline with those who are putting their lives on the line to catch criminals.


Police Raids: Caught By SurprisePolice Raids: Caught By Surprise
Channel 5, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary
4.0


Cameras follow enforcement agencies carrying out raids across Britain, as they take drastic action against fraudsters, counterfeiters and criminals.


TimeshiftTimeshift
BBC Four, 2002 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary



Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and varied window onto the past.


Phil Spencer's History of Britain in 100 HomesPhil Spencer's History of Britain in 100 Homes
MORE4, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary



The presenter uncovers the country's most beautiful houses and tells the history of Britain in 100 specially chosen homes.


Portillo's Hidden History of BritainPortillo's Hidden History of Britain
Channel 5, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



Portillo's Hidden History of Britain sees former UK politician Michael Portillo investigating abandoned buildings around Britain.


Secrets from the SkySecrets from the Sky
ITV, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary
5.0


Secrets From The Sky takes a look at some of the country's most historic landmarks and glorious landscapes from a bird's eye view in the sky. The show uses an octocopter, a remote controlled helicopter carrying a camera, as Bettany Hughes and Ben Robinson look down on sites of great historical interest to offer a brand new perspective about our ancestors.


Drugs Map of BritainDrugs Map of Britain
BBC Three, 2016 Running | Documentary
4.0


A landmark series exploring the drugs of choice in different parts of the UK. From Mamba in Wolverhampton to Heroin in Manchester, this series lifts the lid on the narcotic landscape of Britain today.


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