Documentary & Biography

On 8 November 1983 a series of accidents nearly unleashed World War III. This programme recalls the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments in the entire history of the Cold War.

Documentary & Biography

The True Stories strand, which showcases the best international feature documentaries, presents Samantha Buck's intimate portrait of a very ordinary American family living in Buffalo, New York undergoing the hardest of times.

Documentary & Biography

Short themed films from a variety of film-makers.

Documentary & Biography

Cuban leader Fidel Castro has survived several hundred attempts on his life during his lengthy term in office with methods ranging from exploding cigars to femme fatales - all are revealed here

Documentary & Biography

On 7 July 2007, a bomb exploded on a tube train at Edgware Road station. Hear these uplifting stories of people who, in the aftermath, put their own lives at risk trying to save strangers

Documentary & Biography

An inspirational documentary about survival and rescue, which tells the stories of people who emerged alive against all the odds from the Kings Cross train bombing

Documentary & Biography

Cutting Edge examines the psychological condition of 'Gender Disappointment', looking at cases like the mother who has eight sons and is desperate to have a daughter.

Documentary & Biography

This documentary examines the story behind one of the most unforgettable images of 9/11: a photograph of a man falling from one of the towers

Documentary & Biography

Alex has a particularly virulent form of cystic fibrosis, but he is determined not to let this get in the way of his music and his bid to conduct an epic work by JS Bach

Documentary & Biography

Highlights from the remarkable performance of Bach's St Matthew Passion conducted by Alex Stobbs at London's Cadogan Hall

Documentary & Biography

Award-winning film-maker Phil Agland's three-part series is a fascinating and affectionate portrait of Gallic life as it unfolds against the backdrop of the beautiful and unspoilt rural region of Burgundy

Documentary & Biography

Parvez Sharma's compassionate and moving exploration of Islam and homosexuality talks to men and women of the Muslim faith who are courageous and defiant about their sexuality and choice of lifestyle

Documentary & Biography

George Carey goes in search of Jesus Vissarion, heading off into the great Russian wilderness, to track down the former police officer who boasts 4,000 followers.

Documentary & Biography

Cutting Edge documentary about an unassuming IT consultant who - in his alter ego of fanatical storm chaser - travels thousands of miles across the globe to witness at first hand the awesome power of nature

Documentary & Biography

What's it like to hear voices, make yourself sick 15 times a day, or have electric shock treatment? Young people share their personal experiences of mental health problems.

Documentary & Biography

This Cutting Edge film explores the extraordinary world of serial surrogates and asks what motivates them to continue to have babies for other people. Is it money, altruism - or something far more complex?

Documentary & Biography

An observational film looking at adoption stories in the USA. The programme features teenagers between the ages of 15-17 who are on an epic emotional journey in search of a permanent family

Documentary & Biography

Havana Marking's riveting True Stories documentary follows four of the finalists on Afghan Star, Afghanistan's equivalent of Pop Idol, which is watched by a third of the country's population

Documentary & Biography

Nick Broomfield's award-winning documentary about female serial killer, Aileen Wuornos.