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Sky Coppers

Behind the scenes with the West Midlands Police Drone Unit who hunt criminals from the sky

Vicky McClure: My Grandad's War

One-off special doc, with actor Vicky McClure embarking on an emotional journey with her 97-year-old grandfather Ralph to learn about his role in D-Day in June 1944.

Guy Martin's Great British Power Trip

Guy Martin explores the past, present and future of Britain's energy sector as he investigates how Britain makes its power and what makes it cost so much.

Fifth Gear Recharged

Back for a second series, the team focus exclusively on electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles, with new tests, races and motors from around the world.

Travel Man: Series 11

Joe is back for the definitive guide to making the most of 48 hours (and sometimes a little longer) in some of the most exciting destinations in the world.

Jack Osbourne's Haunted Homecoming

Jack Osbourne returns to the United Kingdom to revisit his childhood home and past haunts in the county of Buckinghamshire; seeking the dark truth behind terrifying, unexplained mysteries and experiences he had there as a young boy.

Hobby Man

Alex Brooker and a celebrity guest enter the world of hobbies, travelling the country to try out new activities and ultimately decide which one they like the best.

Secrets of the Fast Food Giants / The Truth About Your Ready Meals

Alexis Conran investigates how fast food restaurants keep us coming back for more – and what we can do to get more for our money.

The Gadget Show: Shop Smart, Save Money

The Gadget Show is back with a brand-new format – and this series is all about real tech for real people.

Paul Hollywood Eats Mexico

Paul Hollywood is off on another culinary voyage of discovery to a country that is as yet a mystery to him: Mexico!

Falklands War: The Forgotten Battle

Ben Fogle uncovers one of the untold stories of the Falklands War - a battle fought by 70 British Marines against an Argentine invading force ten times that number.

Guy Martin's Lancaster Bomber

Guy honours Lancaster bomber crews of World War II, as he tries out several on-board roles from pilot to gunner and 'bomb aimer'. Has he got what it takes to join Bomber Command?

Guy's Garage

Guy Martin transforms iconic road vehicles into thoroughbred racing machines and pits them against the best of the best.

Guy Martin: World's Fastest Electric Car?

Guy Martin explores the world of electric vehicles. Are they the future? Should you buy one? Can he go fast in an electric vehicle - maybe even set a new world speed record?

Guy Martin's Battle of Britain | Channel 4

Guy Martin trains as a Battle of Britain fighter pilot for a face-off with a Messerschmitt.

Guy Martin | Channel 4

All of Guy's shows we've produced with him.

Eddie Eats America | UKTV

2017 World’s Strongest Man winner, Eddie Hall, tours the land of pig-out feasts – on a quest to conquer the biggest and best eye-watering food and physical challenges in the USA.

Eddie Eats Chritstmas | UKTV

The four-part festive special sees the 6ft 3in, 26st man-mountain Eddie take on a variety of eating challenges involving traditional Christmas foods from international communities across the UK.

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip | UKTV

The Royle Family’s dad and son Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little reunite years after they last got together, for a heart-warming and hilarious staycation, travelling the length and breadth of northern England, in a quest to unlock each of its region’s own unique secrets.

Paul Hollywood Eats Japan | Channel 4

Paul Hollywood goes on a culinary and cultural road trip across Japan, exploring the extraordinary country through its food and unique eating experiences.

Three Men Four Wheels | Discovery

Antique and classic car dealer Drew Pritchard, motoring broadcaster Andy Jaye and racing driver Marino Franchitti set out to discover the greatest racing cars of all time.

Captain Tom's War | ITV

Captain Tom's War was an ultra-fast turnaround documentary for primetime ITV commissioned by their Current Affairs department. Built around an intimate interview with the record-breaking fundraiser Captain Tom Moore, it told the story of his part in the Burma Campaign, a brutal and often overlooked conflict in World War 2, and the part it played in making the man he is today.

The Life And Times Of Captain Sir Tom | ITV

For the first time, Captain Sir Tom Moore reveals his life story and the key events in the amazing century that shaped this stoic, humble and witty Yorkshireman. With exclusive access to Tom's everyday life, the film explores the man behind the blazer and hears the NHS fund-raiser's unique brand of wisdom - created by being an eye-witness to 100 years of British history. It's a rich, unpredictable story which, ahead of the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, includes the stirring tale of his time on the frontline of World War Two's Burma campaign.

Ski A&E | UKTV

This exciting new series marks the first time British TV has had exclusive access to the brave men and women of the rescue and medical teams in the French Alps. We follow them battling extreme conditions, facing snowstorms, whiteouts and the threat of avalanches, as they deal with the many accidents and medical emergencies which inevitably happen on the slopes. Narrated by Vick Hope, the series also looks at everyday life in the mountains - from the lift operators who keep skiers on the slopes, to the dozens of British seasonaires who work the resort's bars, clubs and hotels. Covering every aspect of living and working in a ski resort, as well as the heart-warming, but often traumatic incidents which happen daily in Ski A&E.

Storage Hunters UK | UKTV

North One TV made 50 episodes of Storage Hunters UK as American auctioneer Sean Kelly crossed the UK cracking open abandoned storage units and selling the contents off to the highest bidders. It’s a cut throat world where punters risk their money and their professional pride all on the contents of the lock ups.