A Boy Called Alex

S18 E01 • Thursday, Jan 24, 2008 • Jan 24

Alex is a boy who suffers from a severe form of Cystic fibrosis. He is also a gifted composer and musician. While suffering from the disease he undertakes the tough challenge of conducting Bach's Magnificat at Eton.

Scams, Fiddles and Honest Claims

S18 E02 • Thursday, Jan 31, 2008 • Jan 31

A look at people who claim insurance either illegally by scamming or legally, and the companies which are responsible for paying out.

Who Killed the Playboy Earl?

S18 E03 • Thursday, Feb 7, 2008 • Feb 7

Looking at the life and downfall of the tenth Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley-Cooper, who went missing in 2004. A millionaire philanthropist, he gradually fell into a lifestyle that included drugs and womanizing, and ended up on the French Riviera spending his time and money in hostess bars.

Baby Bible Bashers

S18 E04 • Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 • Feb 14

Follows the stories of three young children who preach the word of the Lord.

My Street

S18 E05 • Thursday, Feb 21, 2008 • Feb 21

One street. 116 households. What goes on behind closed doors? Happy stories. Sad stories. Hopeful stories. Remarkable stories. It could be any street but this is My Street.

The Girls Who Were Found Alive

S18 E06 • Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 • Feb 28

Two ten-year-old (female) best friends find themselves being kidnapped outside of their local school by a notorious pedophile. This film tells of their ordeal, their eventual rescue and the outcome of the events that took place.

Phone Rage

S18 E07 • Thursday, Mar 6, 2008 • Mar 6

A look at the people who work in call centers and are frequently (and often unfairly) on the receiving end of the customer's anger.

Pramface Babies

S18 E08 • Thursday, Mar 13, 2008 • Mar 13

A look at four young girls and how the they deal with their unplanned pregnancies in a Liverpool hospital ward.

Shannon Matthews: The Family's Story

S18 E09 • Thursday, Mar 20, 2008 • Mar 20

Sleeping with My Sister

S18 E10 • Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 • Mar 27

A look at nine months in the lives of two half-sibling couples, whose incestuous relationships began after reuniting as adults.

The Human Spider

S18 E11 • Thursday, Apr 3, 2008 • Apr 3

A look at Alain Robert, dubbed the Human Spider, who scales some of the world's tallest buildings without the aid of ropes or safety equipment, despite suffering with epilepsy.

Cotton Wool Kids

S18 E12 • Thursday, Apr 10, 2008 • Apr 10

Exploring the effect overprotection can have on children.

Sex, Lies and the Murder of Meredith Kercher

S18 E13 • Thursday, Apr 17, 2008 • Apr 17

British tourist Meredith Kercher was murdered whilst in Italy. This documentary gives an insight into the events that took place up to her death.

Strictly Baby Fight Club

S18 E14 • Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 • Apr 24

An insight into the competitive world of child Thai boxing.

The Artful Codgers

S18 E15 • Thursday, May 15, 2008 • May 15

Britain's oddest forgers.

13 Kids and Wanting More

S18 E16 • Thursday, May 22, 2008 • May 22

Documentary looking at three large families who between have over thirty children but, they still intend on having more.

Gridlock and Road Rage

S18 E17 • Friday, May 30, 2008 • May 30

A look at UK traffic jams and how they affect the drivers involved.

The 9/11 Faker

S18 E18 • Thursday, Sep 11, 2008 • Sep 11

The story of Alicia "Tania" Head, who lied about surviving the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, claiming she lost her husband while making a miraculous escape.

The Ambulance: 8 Minutes to Disaster

S18 E19 • Thursday, Sep 18, 2008 • Sep 18

Charting a month in the life of ambulance 212 and its crew in Reading.

The Virgin Daughters

S18 E20 • Thursday, Sep 25, 2008 • Sep 25

An look at America's purity movement. The purity movement involves girls pledging to remain a virgin until their wedding day.

Dana: The 8 Year Old Anorexic

S18 E21 • Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 • Oct 2

Dana is an 8-year-old anorexic. This film looks at her time at a clinic to treat her disorder and how it affects people around her.

Ninety Naps a Day

S18 E22 • Thursday, Oct 9, 2008 • Oct 9

A group of Narcolepsy sufferers from the UK head to America to attend a Narcolepsy conference to gain an insight into their condition.

Bobski the Builder

S18 E23 • Thursday, Oct 16, 2008 • Oct 16

Two teams of builders (one from England, the other from Poland) compete to see who can build a housing extension most efficiently.

Mum, Heroin and Me

S18 E24 • Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 • Oct 23

A moving portrait of Kate, a mother who supports and loves her 20-year-old heroin-addicted daughter, Hannah despite her addiction.

The Prince Charles Generation

S18 E25 • Thursday, Nov 6, 2008 • Nov 6

Tells the story of some of the other men born on the same day as their most illustrious contemporary.

Rich Kid, Poor Kid

S18 E26 • Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 • Nov 13

Documentary on the impact of the wealth gap in the UK on a couple of teenagers.

Special Needs Pets

S18 E27 • Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 • Nov 20

Documentary about disabilities in family pets.

The Jacksons Are Coming

S18 E28 • Thursday, Nov 27, 2008 • Nov 27

A documentary following members of the Jackson Five as they search for a new home in the Devon fishing village of Appledore.

The Fun Police

S18 E29 • Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 • Dec 4

An insight into the lives of public safety inspectors.