Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2010, Movie
7.9

A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.

Travels with Agatha Christie & Sir David Suchet
2025, Show
8

In Travels with Agatha with Sir David Suchet, the actor will replicate Poirot author Christie’s journey, which spanned former British Empire territories Canada, Hawaii, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia as part of a trade mission. Each episode will feature one of the five countries.

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
2025, Movie
8.1

An uplifting and touching documentary special which tells the story of one of Britain's best loved sitcoms as it comes to an end after 17 years. Featuring unprecedented access to creators James Corden and Ruth Jones as well as the cast and crew, including filming the final episode as they all say goodbye to the much-cherished show.

24 Hours in Police Custody
2014, Show
8.4

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

Gardeners' World
1968, Show
8.4

Gardeners' World is a long-running BBC Television programme about gardening, first broadcast in 1968 and still running as of 2013. Its first episode was presented by Ken Burras and came from Oxford Botanical Gardens. The magazine BBC Gardeners' World is a tie-in to the programme. Most of its episodes have been 30 minutes in length, although there are many specials that last longer. The 2008 and 2009 series used a 60-minute format.

63 Up
2019, Movie
8.2

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

Alan Cumming's Paradise Homes
2024, Show
6.8

BAFTA winner Alan Cumming tours breathtaking properties in a voyage of imagination, seeking inspiration for his own dream home. Along the way, he meets the visionaries and creative professionals who challenge conventions to build the world’s most imaginative dwellings.

Dead in the Water
2024, Show
6.9

A young British couple's dream trip through remote Central America, turns into a chilling nightmare when they are brutally murdered and the trail for their killer goes cold. Four decades later, failed by law enforcement, their family take up the manhunt and make a shocking discovery.

Breaking Dad: Britain's Unlikeliest Drug Dealer
2024, Show
5.9

The police raid a luxury apartment in London, expecting to arrest a notorious crystal meth kingpin. Instead, they find Richard Lubbock, a mild-mannered coin dealer. Beneath his unassuming exterior, however, lies the true mastermind of a criminal empire.

The Murder of Sandra Rivett
2024, Movie
6.3

From the producers of award-winning documentary The Murder of Meredith comes a new special that shines a light on another forgotten victim, that of the infamous Lord Lucan.

Women On The Force
2019, Show
8.3

Follow the struggles of women in a UK police force through the unexpected twists and turns of one week on the job. Each episode is based around the unfolding stories of three women – officers and staff we will return to across the series.

The Truth About My Murder
2022, Show
7.5

Forensic pathologist and author Dr Richard Shepherd uncovers the truth behind horrific crimes as told through the victims' bodies to separate fact from fiction and ensure the truth always prevails.

Murder in the Village: Who Killed the Doctor's Wife?
2024, Show
5.7

An award-winning team of documentary makers revisit one of Britain’s most baffling cold cases - the murder forty years ago of Diane Jones, the 35 year old wife of the doctor serving the picturesque Essex town of Coggeshall.

Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family
2022, Movie
7.6

Arthur Edwards shares his journey as a photographer building an enduring and trusting relationship with the Royal Family spanning four decades.

Carols from King’s
2019, Show
7.5

Take part in this beloved British celebration of Christmas, filmed amidst the beauty of historic King's College Chapel. Words fail to describe the brilliance of this choral performance. Luckily the music speaks for itself.

Reel Britannia
2022, Show
7.6

Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.

This is Joan Collins
2022, Movie
7.6

Joan, with her trademark wit, candidly takes us on journey through her life and the ups and downs of her 70 year silver screen and showbiz career.

The Ghost of Richard Harris
2022, Movie
7.2

A candid and revealing insight into the private life and public career of Richard Harris. One of the most remarkable actors of his generation, the documentary explores Harris’s complex and, at times, contradictory character. Each of his three sons — Jared, Jamie and Damian — brings their own perspective to bear as they summon the ghost of their late father to the screen.

Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie
2022, Show
7

Life-long Agatha Christie fanboy Alan Carr embarks on a personal Great British adventure inspired by his literary heroine. In this fun, celebratory and fact-packed travelogue Alan will head off in search of the places that inspired her.

This Farming Life
2016, Show
9.1

Documentary series following the struggles and triumphs of five very different farming families in some of Scotland's most beautiful and remote landscapes.

A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
2022, Movie
6.9

On the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, a special documentary featuring contributions from HM King Charles III, her children, public figures, and those who worked with her. With previously unseen archive footage from the Queen's collection.

The Wedding of the Century
2021, Movie
7.6

This feature-length documentary reframes one of the most iconic days in history like never before, with beautifully restored original film of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding, now presented in full 4K resolution.

Forensics: The Real CSI
2019, Show
8.1

Multiple cameras follow serious crime investigations in real time, revealing the crucial role cutting-edge forensic science now plays in bringing criminals to justice.

Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History
2016, Show
6.9

Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.