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Building Britain's Canals

Navigating Britain's most iconic canals to uncover the unique stories behind each one, from the people who designed them, the engineering feats that were overcome to build them, and the people and industries who relied on them.

Shop Smart, Save Money

Smart shoppers compete in a supermarket dash to help out a family in need. Deal Detective Andy takes the 1K Challenge. The team track down deals and tips to kick off World Cup season. Alexis Conran lifts the lid on the UK's favourite brands.

The Space Shuttle: Triumph and Tragedy

Pompeii's Final Hours: New Evidence

Exploring life in Pompeii during the final days of the doomed city.

The Sex Business

Documentary series exploring three aspects of the sex industry in the UK - porn, escorts working from their own homes and prostitutes working on the streets. Not for the faint-hearted.

Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children

Documentary series charting the story of Queen Victoria after the death of her beloved husband Albert in 1861, examining how one-by-one her children rebelled against her and the family were touched by tragedy.

Trucking Hell

Super-sized transport jobs require even bigger trucks to perform them. Lifting the lid on the heavy recovery business, featuring industrial strength trucks capable of towing and lifting the biggest and heaviest machines on the nation's roads.

InterCity 125: The Train That Saved Britain's Railways

Intercity 125 – Britain's own original high-speed train – rules the rails today, but this national icon is set to give way to hi-tech imports. It's time to celebrate the heroic story of a design classic that saved Britain's railways from terminal decline.

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain

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

Springtime on the Farm

Documentary series celebrating British farms. Peter Wright, Adam Henson and Lindsey Chapman reveal what happens at Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley during the busiest time of year - Spring.

The Secret Life of Owls

In a corner of rural Essex, England a former World War I airfield has been left wild for over 100 years and now provides the perfect habitat for all five of Britain's owl species.

Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords

Following eviction specialists as they attempt to remove nightmare tenants from buildings and the elite council teams as they seek put rogue landlords who are providing unsuitable living conditions.

Housing Yorkshire: Somewhere To Call Home

Following frontline officers at one of the country's biggest social housing providers across the UK's largest county, Yorkshire.

World's Greatest Mountains

An exploration of the wonders of four of the world's most iconic mountains, their nature, landscape and climate, humanity's relationship with them and our obsession with conquering these peaks.

Milkshake! Monkey: Bananas About Food

Milkshake! Monkey investigates the world of food with Kemi.

Britain's Great Cathedrals with Tony Robinson

Tony Robinson discovers the fascinating history of Britain's greatest cathedrals.

Extreme Flights

Documentary series exploring what happens when flights lose control.

Armed and Deadly: Police UK

Last year, the UK's armed police officers out more than 16,000 operations in England and Wales, dealing with marauding fugitives, organised criminals, tense hostage situations and the ever-increasing threat of terrorism. This programme follows operations carried out by armed response teams, combining real footage from the missions with news coverage of the aftermath, and testimony from the officers themselves

The Wonderful World of Puppies

This magical series tells the stories of puppies of all shapes and sizes - our favourite breeds and those you've never heard of - from birth up to one year old. These are our most beloved pets as you've never seen before.

Dog School

Thousands of dog owners across the UK are now sending theirs dogs to specialised day care centres. We go behind the fence at Bruce's Doggy Day Care in Surrey and Dogs Country Club in Warrington where pedigree breeds mingle with mongrels. At these playgrounds for hounds, dogs take part in a range of entertaining activities from Doga,to aromatherapy massage and good old-fashioned doggy football.