Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat. In the virtual world, everyone wants to put their best foot forward. But the quest for validation can become an addiction.
George Carlin’s American Dream
Interviews with George Carlin’s family and friends, material from his stand-up specials and footage from his personal archive.
Online Pimps Exposed
The sex industry has been transformed by the internet, and most sex workers now meet their customers through online sites. Bronagh Munro investigates the online pimps who traffic vulnerable women.
The Tinder Swindler
The Tinder Swindler is a British true crime documentary film directed by Felicity Morris and released on Netflix on 2 February 2022. The documentary tells the story of the Israeli conman Simon Leviev (born Shimon Hayut) who used the dating application Tinder to connect with individuals who he then emotionally manipulated into financially supporting his lavish lifestyle on the pretext he needed the money to escape his “enemies.”
Coca-Cola’s 100 Billion Bottle Problem
Coca-Cola sells more than 100 billion throwaway plastic bottles each year. Panorama investigates Coca-Cola’s promises to crack down on plastic waste.
Amazing Dinoworld
New fossil discoveries are revolutionizing the way we view these ancient reptiles. Marvel at these scientifically accurate, beautifully-rendered CG dinosaurs as we examine what years of hard science has shown us about how they once lived.
Truth as a Weapon
How do you successfully fight disinformation and lies? Two years ago, we filmed in Lithuania how so-called “Elves” fight against Russian trolls. With the war in Ukraine, the fight against disinformation becomes even more fierce.
The Shady World of Cheap Clothing
Fast fashion has radically transformed the textile industry. These days, 56 million tons of clothing are sold every year.
Vitamin Pills: Miracle or Myth?
Nearly half of us take a vitamin or mineral supplement every day, but what are these pills sold on every high street actually doing? Digging deeper than the eye-catching words on the packaging, Dr Giles Yeo investigates who really needs a supplement by putting our diets to the test.
Putin’s Road to War
FRONTLINE tells the story of what led to Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine. Veteran filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team examine the events that shaped the Russian leader, the grievances that drive him and how a growing conflict with the West exploded into war in Europe.
Music’s Dirty Secrets: Women Fight Back
For many women, working in the music industry is a dream come true – but behind the glamour there lies a dark secret. Tamanna Rahman investigates.
Accidental Anarchist
Carne Ross was a career diplomat who believed western democracy could save us all. But after the Iraq war he became disillusioned and resigned. This film traces Carne’s worldwide quest to find a better way of doing things as he makes the epic journey from government insider to anarchist.