This World: The Secret Life of Your Clothes (2014)

In Britain we give thousands of tons of our unwanted clothes to charity shops every year. But where do they actually go? It turns out most don't ever reach the rail of the local charity shop; they are exported to Africa. And even though we have given them away for free, our castoffs have created a multi-million pound industry and some of the world's poorest people pay good money to buy them. In this revealing film for BBC Two's This World, Ade Adepitan tells the fascinating story of the afterlife of our clothes. He follows the trail to Ghana, the biggest importer of our castoffs. One million pounds' worth of our old clothes arrive here every week. Ade meets the people who making a living from our old castoffs, from wholesalers and markets traders to the importers raking in a staggering £25,000 a day. But not everyone is profiting. With cheaply made western clothes flooding the market, the local textile industry has been decimated. Ade visits one of the last remaining cloth factories and finds it on its knees. And the deluge of our clothes isn't just destroying jobs; it has also had a seismic effect on Ghanaian culture.

* The Numbers Game (2013)

Money. Sex. Marriage. Mortality. In each episode, data scientist Jake Porway tackles one of life’s most daunting topics revealing the surprising science behind them. From mind-bending stats, hilarious man on the street experiments, and interactive game play, this show delivers the answers to life’s mysteries and gives you the tools to help take charge of your destiny and change your life forever.

Season 2

Part 1: When Will You Die
Scientists now believe that your genetic makeup accounts for only about 25 percent of your potential life expectancy and that means 75 percent of the rest of your life is up to you! Host Jake Porway helps you figure out when you're going to die – or, at least, find out more about your life expectancy! See how the hand you're dealt at birth can affect how long you can live and what you can do to change your odds. Want to know how? You'll just have to play The Numbers Game to find out.

Part 2: Will You Make a Million
What would you do for a million dollars? Find out the stats that affect your odds for getting rich. Data scientist and host Jake Porway explores how you can grow your bank account through entertaining experiments, cutting edge facts and real-life scenarios. Think that failure, procrastination and napping will stop you from becoming a millionaire? Think again. We'll give you the numbers and clues to your odds of making a million.

Part 3: What Drives You Crazy
From your co-workers to grating sounds to the obnoxious guy texting in his car ahead of you, we all have our list of what drives us mad. The world around us may be crazy, but do we have to be? Fasten your seatbelts as host, and data scientist Jake Porway explores the science and numbers behind daily stresses, everyday annoyances and pet peeves that can drive us crazy. We'll help you see how to read the signs of whether you are losing it and give clues, news and the answers on how to deal.

* Faster Than the Speed of Light (2011)

In September 2011, an international group of scientists has made an astonishing claim - they have detected particles that seemed to travel faster than the speed of light. It was a claim that contradicted more than a hundred years of scientific orthodoxy. Suddenly there was talk of all kinds of bizarre concepts, from time travel to parallel universes. So what is going on? Has Einstein's famous theory of relativity finally met its match? Will we one day be able to travel into the past or even into another universe? In this film, Professor Marcus du Sautoy explores one of the most dramatic scientific announcements for a generation. In clear, simple language he tells the story of the science we thought we knew, how it is being challenged, and why it matters.

DIY Dummies (2014)

Al Murray celebrates Britain’s biggest DIY disasters in a four-part entertainment series that names and shames the perpetrators of some of the most heinous crimes the do-it-yourself world has ever seen. Each instalment features a themed collection of DIY debacles from wallpapering to roofing, telling terrible stories from British homes. The tales feature some tremendously good sports and their misguided masterpieces, as well as their long-suffering partners! The coveted Glass Hammer award awaits each DIY dummy we meet.

Part 1
Meet Graham from Southport, who has been fixing up his bathroom for over five years. Sadly, it still does not even have a bath, to the chagrin of his long-suffering wife Sandra. Amber from Watford has trouble with furniture. She loves flat-packs but cannot assemble them properly, as is evident in her disastrous attempt to build a chest of drawers. Also featured is Nick, a DIY maverick from Swindon. He built his own loft ladder, which unfortunately collapsed on to his head. Mario from Leeds wanted to impress his wife Gail with a gleaming new stainless steel kitchen, but instead simply covered his old cupboards in aluminium sheets. Now all his work is coming apart. Nigel is a DIY hero from Burton-on-Trent who survived a dramatic near-death experience with a nail gun. He somehow managed to shoot himself in the heart and survived. Finally, Lee from Hertfordshire has been putting off papering his front room, fearing the harsh judgment of his partner Michelle. When he finally has a go, it is easy to understand why.

Part 2
Meet Panny Panesar from Leeds, who has been hammering away at his kitchen for years, yet it looks like a bike shed. Nothing's fitted in properly and his extractor fan only works if the wind’s blowing! Chris Keenan lives near Southampton. For reasons known only to himself, his claim to fame is a talent for re-purposing possessions that work perfectly well into other things that don’t. Meanwhile, Mickey Francis is a DIY tornado. Never happier than when he is in repair mode, he has been battling away in the eye of a particularly wet storm: a perpetually leaking bathroom.. Jasmine Davidson is a busy single mum and part-time model. She may have perfectly manicured nails, but that hasn’t stopped her trying to lay her own flooring. It’s now in complete shambles, as her mother is only too keen to point out. Finally, Phil Arnold proved he is one of the nation’s most fearless DIYers by taking on the removal of a wasp nest in his shed. To the amusement of his wife, he did this, marched into battle armed with an electric fly swatter.

Part 3
Al Murray introduces more champion botchers in this entertaining series which pays tribute to some of the dodgiest DIY disasters ever perpetrated in British homes. This week’s champion klutzes manage to mess up a wide range of everyday challenges from fitting doors and laying floors to mending fences and building garden walls. Cases this week include Steve from Spalding who lives in a house beset by problems. After an earthquake, the house suffered from several huge cracks, which caused a flood. Overwhelmed by the task, Steve has barely fixed anything. Seven years after the disaster, the bedroom doors still do not even have handles! In Watford, Nitin’s garden fence is falling down. Even though he shamelessly admits that his DIY skills are virtually non-existent, he still has a go at fixing the offending wood work. Sadly, even with the help of his partner Anjali, the repaired fence remains as rickety as ever.

Part 4
Chris Lou from Warrington was midway into his extension project when he sprung a massive leak. To make matters even worse, the only way into the extension was through a tiny hole because the room lacked a door. Dawn Skeates is a Basildon resident with an aversion to electric drills. Whenever she needs to attach two objects, she uses glue, as a result of which things tend to come unstuck. Meanwhile, Ruairidh MacNeill from Argyll is lucky to be alive. While preparing to fix up his kitchen, he accidentally chopped his hand almost clean off and had to be flown by helicopter to hospital. His wife has since hidden the hazardous piece of equipment responsible for the accident to stop him doing any more damage to himself.

* The Killer Speaks (Series) (2014)

The Killer Speaks is an American documentary television series on A&E that debuted on April 11, 2013. The Killer Speaks features actual convicted felons as they describe their crimes step-by-step in chilling detail. It's a journey through the minds of killers, an autopsy of their psychology, with the goal of shedding light on what leads people to kill. The series includes spree killers, serial killers, and domestic violence killers. The Killer Speaks casts killers from all over the country and not just from The First 48 series.

Season 2

Episode 1 - Gene Meredith-Devil Inside
A interview with Gene Meredith who stabbed a former connections officer in Great Falls.

Episode 2 - Timothy Thomason: Perfect Murder
A career criminal’s lies catch up with them.

Episode 3 - Lawrence Tarbert: Natural Born Killer
In Alamogordo, New Mexico, a young man is shot in cold blood and left to die on a remote mountain trail. As Detectives hunt for the murderer, they worry they may be dealing with a potential serial killer who could strike again at any time. Now, the killer describes in detail how he murdered his victim and delivers a shocking revelation about his past.

Episode 4 - Gary Ray Bowles: The I-95 Killer
In 1994, a mysterious drifter went on a violent killing spree leaving a trail of men, brutally killed. Investigators in three states soon realized that they were dealing with a serial killer, who never stayed in one place for long. “I-95 Killer” by the press, Gary Ray Bowles left his victims with the same bizarre signature–something viciously stuffed in their mouths. Currently awaiting execution on death row, for the first time, Bowles reveals the chilling motives behind his crimes.

Episode 5 - Van Brett Watkins: Hitman
On November 15, 1999 the 24-year-old pregnant girlfriend of Carolina Panthers football player Rae Carruth is shot four times and left for dead in her car. Charlotte North Carolina Investigators suspect Carruth, but soon learn that this murder is not what it seems. They discover that they are dealing with a cold and remorseless killer where every murder has its price. Convicted killer Van Brett Watkins reveals the sordid details of the only “hit” he regrets doing.

The Secrets of Meeting Women & Men (2006)

MEET THE MAN OR WOMAN OF YOUR DREAMS TODAY! At last, a scientific approach to relationships which virtually guarantees you will find the woman or man of your dreams! There are lots of beautiful singles in the world just dying to meet you - but where do you find them and how do you date them? This DVD will transform your love life by taking an in-depth look at women and men, their desires, their inner thoughts and what they look for in a partner. Presented by top relationships experts, Robert Beckworth and Yvette Powers, it contains a revolutionary 10 day program and 5 part plan for success!

* Greatest Mysteries - American Museum of Natural History (2014)

Don Wildman is in New York to explore a notorious expedition that nearly cost a US president his life, a vicious scientific feud and the secret behind a majestic display of African elephants.

The Perfect Vagina (2008)

Find the extreme edge and you'll understand the rest. THE PERFECT VAGINA is that edge. Women as young as 16 are having vaginal reconstruction surgery. Is this trend the canary-in-a-coal-mine warning or the most extreme example of self-criticism? Knowledge is power and men have the power to help through knowledge - help women feel better about accepting their bodies AND help themselves to more and better relations with women. THE PERFECT VAGINA 'de-mythifies' and demystifies what women think of a central part of themselves, their bodies and the relationship to their world.a

The Call Centre (Series) (2014)

Fly-on-the wall documentary series following the ups and downs of Swansea call centre CEO Nev Wilshire and his staff of extraordinary characters.

Hidden History in your House (2014)

What does Thomas Jefferson have to do with your lights? How is Henry Ford connected to your grill? What does your pool have to do with taxidermy? From settling the American West to landing on Mars, every one of mankind's greatest achievements is hidden in your house; you just need to know how and where to look. Now, Kevin O'Connor, the host of PBS's This Old House, is on an H2 mission to deconstruct the American home and reveal the History hidden inside. You'll never look at your house the same way again.

Swallowed by a Sinkhole (2014)

Professor Iain Stewart travels to Florida to try and understand what killed Jeff Bush in 2013 when a sinkhole opened up beneath his bedroom, and why the geology of this state makes it the sinkhole capital of the world.

Posh Pawn (2014)

From helicopters to Lamborghinis, mini-submarines and Hermes handbags, Posh Pawn uncovers the hidden world of high-end pawnbroking.

Part 1
Prestige Pawnbrokers are the kings of pawning luxurious and costly objects in cash-strapped Britain and are part of a growing number of high-end pawnbrokers focusing on expensive and exclusive objects. This documentary goes behind the scenes at Prestige and discovers that, when it comes to upmarket pawn, everyone has a story to tell. Headed up by slick former property developer James Constantinou, and with a quirky team of asset experts including salt-of-the-earth jewellery expert Lawrence and feisty PA Jo, Prestige is the go-to place for people who want fast cash in well-heeled Surrey, pawning everything from million-pound helicopters to Lambourghinis and £25,000 Hermes handbags. And it's an empire on the move: James is taking big risks investing in a new store in Richmond and has bigger plans too. But will expanding make or break the business?


Part 2
The staff at Prestige Pawnbrokers are blown away by two jaw-dropping diamond necklaces, owned by two very different clients. Single mum Marcella is looking for a better future for herself and her son and needs £20,000 to kick-start her music career, while wealthy mother-of-four Ingrid wants to raise capital for her new horse importation and training business. They both hope that family heirlooms that have been gathering dust can kick-start their new lives. But following a closer inspection of one of the necklaces, there's a sleepless night for staff member Patrick, who suspects one could be fake. And Prestige MD James Constantinou is excited by a very unusual yellow mini submarine, which policeman David wants to sell. James tests it in a 'James Bond-style' underwater joyride, as he attempts to impress a potential buyer.


Part 3
James has his work cut out sealing a deal with a pushy young entrepreneur who wants to borrow £100,000 against his Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. Legendary film director Ken Russell's ex-wife Hetty gets a shock when she tries to raise money by pawning her personal family photographs. A married couple get emotional as they look to pawn their pride and joy: a six-foot Kerry Darlington painting. A mum-of-three pawns her mother's diamond ring to support her family; but how much is the ring worth? And long-term client Tauren falls behind on his loan repayments. Will he lose his prized designer watch collection?


Part 4
Reformed 1980s cat burglar Sid hopes to raise funds with help from his family and their jewellery. Prestige Pawnbrokers boss James gets the fright of his life when he test drives a client's superbike at Brands Hatch. New employee Kristen is put to the test when she has to value two huge tanzanite stones. And Prestige's PA and office manager Jo visits a client, Maggie, who, following a string of bad luck, including being diagnosed with cancer, can't pay back her loan, and is in danger of losing her late mother's jewellery. Touched by Maggie's unique situation, Jo tries to convince James to extend her loan one last time to save her precious jewellery. But can Jo talk shrewd businessman James around?


Part 5
Ex-model Cathy is looking for a loan so she can launch a range of unusual women's lingerie. In the 1980s she shared the catwalk with the likes of Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss. Shortly after the birth of her two children Cathy was taken ill with Cushing's syndrome, which meant she gained an abnormal amount of weight. She has now recovered, and has raided her designer bag and jewellery collection in the hope of using them as collateral for a £50,000 loan to launch her underwear business. But will she get the money she needs? Also in this episode, Prestige MD James gets some unwanted attention when he goes for a spin in a client's Ferrari, a young mum wants to pawn her grandfather's First World War medals to raise money for her mother's funeral, and an inventor turns up at Prestige to pawn his precious watch.


Part 6
A family man approaches Prestige Pawnbrokers with 12 classic cars to raise the money to avoid having his mansion repossessed, but it's another of his possessions that catches James's attention. A young drummer wants to cash in on a unique silver elephant his grandparents gave him to set up a recording studio so that he can stand on his own feet. A single mum parts with a five-carat diamond ring to give her boys a holiday; and a client who was adopted when she was three months old pawns her family heirlooms - including a sherry glass thought to have belonged to Queen Victoria - to raise money for a long-awaited trip to see her birth mother in Australia.


Part 7
James' manoeuvring skills are put to the test as he test drives a client's 40-foot American motorhome. A self-confessed shopaholic hopes to sell two modern art paintings to pursue a new career in photography. A glamorous divorcee wants to sell some of her designer handbags to raise cash for her hair extensions business. And James and gem expert Kristen jet off to millionaires' playground Marbella to meet a glamorous client with some precious jewellery. James has a taste for the high life; can he drum up enough business to branch out overseas?

Stripped (2014)

A documentary on comic strips, with never-seen-before interviews from Bill Watterson (Calvin & Hobbes), Jim Davis (Garfield), Jeff Keane (Family Circus), Cathy Guisewite (Cathy) and dozens more. The film asks a central question: Where do comic strips go when newspapers die? Everybody loves comics, but will they survive in a digital world?

Programming the Nation? (2011)

According to many authorities, since the late 1950's subliminal content has been tested and delivered through all forms of media, at an increasingly alarming rate. "Programming the Nation?" examines the purported uses, influences and potential subconscious side-effects of what's going on beneath the surface of advertising, film, music and political propaganda. Even the US military has been accused of using this technology in their Psychological Operations Unit, (PSY OPS) campaign. This socially relevant documentary not only traces the history of this phenomenon, but seeks to determine the validity and potential threat that may or may not exist.

America's Book of Secrets - The Secret Service (2014)

A insider look at the American Secret Service.

Brits in Bangkok (2014)

Bangkok Brits is a documentary series which follows different Brits who have moved to Bangkok in an effort to take advantage of the different opportunities on offer there.

Time Shift (Series)

Mods Rockers and Bank Holiday Mayhem (2014)
A trip back to the days when 'style wars' were just that - violent confrontations about the clothes you wore. Spring 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the bank holiday 'battles of the beaches', when hundreds of mods and rockers flocked to seaside resorts on scooters and motorbikes in search of thrills and spills.

Timeshift tells the story of how this led to violence, arrests and widespread concern about the state of British youth. But mods and rockers had more in common than was first obvious - they were the first generation of baby boomers to reach their teenage years at a time when greater prosperity and wider freedoms were transforming what it meant to be young.

Teenage (2013)

Teenagers did not always exist. In this living collage of rare archival material, filmed portraits, and voices lifted from early 20th Century diary entries, a struggle erupts between adults and adolescents to define a new idea of youth.

Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives (2014)

On February 2, 1959, nine college students hiked up the icy slopes of the Ural Mountains in the heart of Russia but never made it out alive. Investigators have never been able to give a definitive answer behind who - or what - caused the bizarre crime scene. Fifty-five years later, American explorer Mike Libecki reinvestigates the mystery - known as The Dyatlov Pass incident - but what he uncovers is truly horrifying.  

Discovery Channel, follows Mike as he traces the clues and gathers compelling evidence that suggests the students' deaths could be the work of a creature thought only to exist in folklore.

Dinner at 11 (2014)

A group of 11-year-olds have a dinner party and discuss everything from family to politics, in this thought-provoking insight into what's important to today's young people.