Documentaries at Christmas
Entertaining, entrancing and endearing documentaries from the festive season.
Lenny Henry—A Life on Screen
Sir Lenny Henry tells the story behind his success.
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Episode 1—The Real Marigold on Tour, Series 1
The four senior citizens experience retired life in the gated communities of Florida.
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My Perfect Body?—Hayley, Series 1
The hospital horror stories and surgery successes of those having cosmetic procedures.
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Dame Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage
An intimate portrait of Judi Dench, told by some of the biggest names in entertainment.
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Alan Bennett's Diaries
Documentary inspired by Alan Bennett's acerbic and often hilarious diaries.
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Strictly Len Goodman
In a tribute to Len Goodman, a look back on his years as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Episode 1—Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me
Gordon Buchanan tries to gain the trust of an elephant and her baby in the Kenyan wild.
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The Cost of Cute: The Dark Side of the Puppy Trade
How sick puppies are smuggled into the UK and the health problems of ‘must have’ breeds.
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Episode 1—Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream
How Vienna marked Europe's front line in the defence of Christendom.
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Iceberg—Dangerous Earth
Dr Helen Czerski reveals the latest scientific insights into icebergs.
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Dancing the Nutcracker: Inside the Royal Ballet
Behind the scenes at the Royal Ballet during the busiest and most magical time of the year
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Let There Be Light!—Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, 2016: Supercharged - Fuelling the Future
Saiful investigates how to generate energy without destroying the planet in the process.
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One Night in 2012—imagine..., Summer 2016
The story of London's Olympic Opening Ceremony, told by those who made it happen.
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Pete and Dud—Talking Comedy
A look through the archives at the talk show appearances of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
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Darcey Bussell: Looking for Margot
Darcey Bussell uncovers the tumultuous life of star ballerina Margot Fonteyn.
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Rowan Atkinson—Talking Comedy
A look back at Rowan Atkinson's appearances on some of the BBC's best-loved talk shows.
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A Brief History of Graffiti
Richard Clay guides us from cave art to street art to unravel the enigma of graffiti.
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Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand
Bob Monkhouse entertains a room of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass.
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Danielle de Niese: The Birth of an Opera—Soprano Sundays
A backstage pass to Danielle de Niese's preparations for her role in The Barber of Seville
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Wild Tales from the Village
A year in the life of an extraordinary village, hidden away in the French countryside.
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Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC
A celebration of the ballet dancer who grew up in public and conquered TV on the way.
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Inside Chernobyl's Mega Tomb
Film following the team racing to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
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The Year the World Changed—Our World
Allan Little examines the forces behind the momentous events of the last year.
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The Mystery of Van Gogh's Ear
What happened on the December night when Vincent van Gogh took a blade to his own ear?
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