Diamonds in the Sky

The Flying Boats

December 2025 •English

The story of flying boats is one of ingenuity and enterprise; of style during the dying days of Britain's imperial grandeur; of Coastal Command's war against the U-boats and of post-war skepticism that hastened their end. For all those who flew in them the flying boats were unique and unforgettable.

Backstory

December 2025 •English

A provocative and in-depth look at the making of a classic movie, providing viewers with great movies. And the stories behind them.

Plastic Fantastic Brain

December 2025 •English

This fascinating two-part programme explores cutting edge research surrounding the brain and its ability to function. In part one, two renowned neurologists are working to understand the brain's "plasticity" and introduce us to a woman who functions well with literally half a brain and a blind professor who learns to "see" with his tongue. Part two explores the brain's elusive capacity to create and store memory, as seen through one man who remarkably remembers every single detail of his life, and an athlete whose memory was wiped clean following a tragic accident.

Myths & Monsters

December 2025 •English

This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.

Body Image

December 2025 •English

A series of films looking at the different shapes and sizes of bodies and people's attitudes to them

The 800 Million Pound Railway Station

December 2025 •English

Series telling the story of the architects, engineers and spin doctors who entered a frantic two year race to make the Royal Opening of St Pancras on time.

Extraordinary Animals

December 2025 •English

Who Do You Think You Are?

December 2025 •English

From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details about themselves and their families while researching their ancestry with the help of historians and genealogical experts.

Better Angels: The Gospel According to Tammy Faye

December 2025 •English

Tammy Faye, the "First Lady of the Electric Church," had a spectacular rise, a scandalous collapse, and an unexpected revival. Her biography raises a question: How did people get the story so wrong?

Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza

December 2025 •English

Explore the iconic festival, Lollapalooza, which started as a traveling circus of bands including Jane's Addiction, Nine Inch Nails, Butthole Surfers, Rollins Band and Violent Femmes in 1991.

千禧之旅

December 2025 •Chinese

made in Südwest

December 2025 •German

Amigos & Amigos

December 2025 •Portuguese

Thumbs Up!

December 2025 •English

David Choe hitchhikes his way across these United States by (other people's) trains, cars, and boats.

You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment

December 2025 •English

Identical twins change their diets and lifestyles for eight weeks in a unique scientific experiment designed to explore how certain foods impact the body.

Saddams danske gidsler

December 2025 •Danish

Sami Yaffa - Sound Tracker

December 2025 •Finnish

Sami Yaffa explores countires where music and melody are central part of culture.

Liverpool Narcos

December 2025 •English

In the 1980s, Liverpool became the epicentre of a drugs boom that was to change Britain forever. With unprecedented access to some of the biggest players, this is the story of how drugs went mainstream and dealing became a multi-billion pound business

Growing Up Animal

December 2025 •English

Heart-warming stories following the development of baby animals on the magical journey from the safety of the womb to the challenges of the wild.

In the Footsteps of Killers

December 2025 •English

Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson, Britain's leading criminologist, investigate famous unsolved murder cases. By visiting the scenes of the crimes and reinvestigating the evidence, they attempt to get to the bottom of what really happened.