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Ian Hislop presents this film about the colourful, seriously wealthy Victorian financiers whose spectacular philanthropy shows that banking wasn't always associated with greed or self-serving financial recklessness. Ian looks at attitudes to money and morality when the London first became the world's financial centre.

Oscar nominated documentary short from 1992

Haunted by visions she's still alive, a boy recruits his reluctant ex-con uncle and a heartbroken woman they meet on the road in an obsessive quest to find his long-missing sister.

In a programme broadcast 70 years to the day after the outbreak of WWII, people who were alive at the time speak of their memories.

The documentary examines Amnesty International's successes and failures over the 50 years since it was founded.

Five former break-dancers reflect on their youthful rites of passage through the vibrant UK Hip Hop scene of the early 1980s and how it allowed them to escape the confines of life on inner city council estates. As the wild energy of the scene burned out their adolescent dreams met the realities of adulthood. But the scene had a lasting legacy on their lives - once a B Boy, always a B Boy... and then a tragic event gives them an unexpected chance to recapture the past. Previously unseen archive footage shines the light on a forgotten era in British youth culture in this humorous and poignant character-driven documentary.

WITNESS 1939 : THE DAY THE WAR BROKE OUT uses the words of interviewees, to add a personal insight into the events of 1939 and the beginning of the Second World War. From a Polish soldier we hear about the invasion of Poland and his experiences on the front line; we hear from an RAF pilot who scrambled to intercept a non-existent intruder, when the sirens sounded minutes after the announcement that Britain was at war. We also hear from the pilot who, two days later, took part in the 'friendly fire' incident that claimed the first RAF casualty of the war. Others give us a child's perspective of events. And what it was like to be evacuated. Their stories are illustrated using archive film. These are the untold stories of ordinary people, whose words convey a true sense of what it was like to be living at a time of momentous events.

Sylvia lives in solitary but craves intimacy and interaction.

In the 1920s, former coal miner Harry Hoxsey claimed to have an herbal cure for cancer. Although scoffed at and ultimately banned by the medical establishment, by the 1950s, Hoxsey's formula had been used to treat thousands of patients, who testified to its efficacy. Was Hoxsey's recipe the work of a snake-oil charlatan or a legitimate treatment? Ken Ausubel directs this keen look into the forces that shape the policies of organized medicine.

A filmed concert special starring Trisha Yearwood.

Dark industrial metal band Bile mix up live and promotional video work on WHEN THE DEAD COME HOME. Much of the live material has a bootleg feel to it, and is interspersed with some interesting backstage and behind the scenes footage. The concert footage is shot in New York City, and as the band hail from the Big Apple there is naturally a heightened sense of fervor from the audience and band alike.

We were all born with PRIDE. Pride is the first sin to enter a man's heart and the last to leave. What happens when people possess a form a pride that has ruled their entire lives due to their past experiences? Each prideful person in this film can only see life from their own perspective.

Take a journey through a decade of World Superbike racing; a decade when riders traded blows on and off the track, the races really were elbow-to-elbow and the only things bigger than the crowds were the egos! Carl Fogarty, the four-times World Champion, James Whitham, Neil Hodgson and Frankie Chili reveal what is was like to race in these turbulent years, and what they really thought of each other and rivals like Scott Russell, Aaron Slight, John Kocinski and Anthony Gobert.

They say that Philadelphia is the capital of boxing and Joe Frazier's Gym is the White House. This is the story of a father, a son and a forgotten legacy. Joe Frazier has been lost in someone else's legend. His epic rivalry with Muhammad Ali is the most famous of any sport but Joe has remained in the shadows. This tale of redemption shows Joe Frazier as a human being for the first time: an athlete who battled prejudice and struggled for everything he achieved; a father whose own experiences inspired him to reach out to help others. Joe Frazier's gym has been a Philadelphia sanctuary for forty years. Now it is threatened with closure.

Peppa and her friends are using their imagination to decide what to be When I Grow Up. They explore helping others when learning about The Police, Doctors, and The Fire Engine. Later, the playgroup gets excited for a bit of showtime! The Move to Music and dance with Madame Gazelle. Then it's time to Shake, Rattle and Bang while learning to play instruments for an oinktastic performance!

This two-part documentary celebrates Detroit's history through rare film clips, interviews and archival photographs, examining in detail the city's longstanding ties with the automobile industry and Motown music. Segments also focus on the architectural development of downtown Detroit -- including stops at nostalgic spots like Belle Isle, Jefferson Beach and the Vernor's soda fountain -- as well as the city's most famous former residents.

Her name is Frankie. She's 20, a student. She's adopted. She was taken from her family because of physical abuse. It left her scarred physically and mentally. She's finding expression in art. She's just a young girl who is self filming her art degree based on the physical form. Nothing fulfills her. She fails to reach her artistic desires. Her past has forged her creative state of mind. And so she pushes the boundaries. How far is too far to achieve artistic perfection?

"When Opportunity Doesn’t Knock” hosted by Award Winning Executive Producer Errol Silverman, is an inspirational and uplifting talk show that showcases the remarkable journeys of individuals from marginalized communities who have achieved exceptional success in various fields. Each episode of “When Opportunity Doesn’t Knock” introduces viewers to a different remarkable person from a marginalized background, whether it be due to race, disability, or any other unique challenge they have faced. Through in-depth interviews, captivating storytelling, and touching personal narratives, the show delves into their early struggles, the obstacles they encountered, and the pivotal moments that transformed their lives. From groundbreaking scientists and innovative entrepreneurs to visionary artists and community leaders, "When Opportunity Doesn’t Knock” showcases a diverse range of accomplishments and passions.