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Bargain-Loving Brits in the SunBargain-Loving Brits in the Sun
Channel 5, 2016 Running | Reality, Documentary
5.0


Join the Brits who've traded in their old lives for sun, sand and savings in Benidorm, Spain. Watch as they navigate their new low-cost lifestyle. From beach days to bargain hunting, this series follows the ups and downs of expat life. See how they make the most of their new surroundings.


Lip Sync Battle (UK)Lip Sync Battle (UK)
Channel 5, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Music, Game Show | ► Trailer



Get ready for some epic lip syncing battles as celebrities compete with mic off in this hilarious and entertaining series hosted by Mel B and Professor Green. Watch as famous faces put their lip syncing skills to the test, impersonating iconic singers and delivering unforgettable performances. Who will be crowned the ultimate Lip Sync Battle champion?


The Bachelor (UK)The Bachelor (UK)
Channel 5, 2011 Cancelled/Ended | Reality



Gavin Henson, the Welsh international rugby star and one of the country's most eligible bachelors, is on a quest for the woman of his dreams. Expect flirting, friction and fun as, in a romantic reality series filmed in some of the most glamorous locations in the world, 25 girls share a villa in Eastern Europe and compete for his affections.


A Killer Makes a CallA Killer Makes a Call


Documenting calls made by killers to the authorities after committing a murder. Featuring reconstructions, interviews with those personally involved and insight from detectives who solved each case.


The Puzzle LadyThe Puzzle Lady
Channel 5 In Development | Drama, Crime, Mystery



The series begins when a strange murder takes place in the sleepy market town of Bakerbury. The local police are baffled by a crossword puzzle left on the body.With their case going nowhere, they turn reluctantly to Cora Felton, a recent arrival in Bakerbury; whose fame as the eponymous Puzzle Lady suggests she can help DCI Hooper and the Bakerbury police solve its first murder case. But the eccentric Cora isn't who she claims to be, and as she throws herself into a murder case that has the town's residents baffled, she starts to gather allies and enemies in equal measure.


Natural History Museum: World of WonderNatural History Museum: World of Wonder
Channel 5, 2021 On Hiatus | Documentary
3.0


Series venturing behind the doors of one of the greatest museums in the world.


Police: Hour of DutyPolice: Hour of Duty
Channel 5, 2020 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary
5.0


Real-time documentary following police officers on duty between 9pm and 10pm.


Nightmare Tenants, Slum LandlordsNightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords
Channel 5, 2015 On Hiatus | Documentary
5.0


The show is a documentary series in which cameras follow the victims and villains of the buy-to-let boom.


Michael Palin in North KoreaMichael Palin in North Korea
Channel 5, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary | ► Trailer



Join Michael Palin on a journey into the secretive nation of North Korea. Discover its culture, history and people. Experience the beauty and complexity of North Korea through the eyes of a seasoned traveler. A must-watch travelogue series.


Hoarders (2019)Hoarders (2019)
Channel 5, 2019 On Hiatus | Documentary



Documentary series following people with a compulsion to hoard.


The MotorwayThe Motorway
Channel 5, 2020 Running | Documentary
4.8


Documentary following emergency patrol teams on the M1 as they face medical problems, fast-lane pile-ups and bad driving on the motorway that connects London and Leeds.


22 Kids and Counting22 Kids and Counting
Channel 5, 2021 Running | Reality, Documentary
5.0


Series following Noel and Sue Radford as they cope with their supersized family, as well as grandchildren, dogs, teenage parties and home-schooling.


The Incident RoomThe Incident Room
Channel 5, 2023 Running | Crime
3.7


The incident room is the hub of any police investigation. This innovative series immerses viewers in the high-stakes world of murder investigations, placing the viewer at the centre of the incident room where every second counts in the race to apprehend a killer. Viewers will be led through each step of the investigation by the original detectives who worked the case - including interviews with friends and family members, psychologists, forensic investigators etc. Offering a unique look into the inner workings of the nerve centre of murder investigations, this two-part series reveals step-by-step the thrilling processes detectives use to discover clues, identify dangerous suspects, piece together the puzzle of each case, and bring cold-blooded killers to justice.


Forensics: Murder SceneForensics: Murder Scene
Channel 5, 2024 Running | Crime, Documentary
4.0


Forensics: Murder Scene is a groundbreaking observational documentary series which takes the viewer behind the blue police tapes at the crime scene.


Classic Car RescueClassic Car Rescue


This show follows Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione as they look around scrapheaps, wastelands and back yards to look classic cars that are in need of restoration. They also find out about the stories behind the vehicles and discover why they occupy an important place in history.


Conspiracy: The Missing EvidenceConspiracy: The Missing Evidence
Channel 5, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Mystery, Documentary



The series looks at evidence that supports some of the most notorious conspiracy theories from around the world and throughout history.


Secrets of Great British CastlesSecrets of Great British Castles
Channel 5, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



Historian Dan Jones explores the turbulent history behind six of Britain's most famous castles: Dover, the Tower of London, Warwick, Caernarfon, Stirling and Carrickfergus. Behind the walls of these celebrated strongholds are stories of intrigue, drama, romance, rebellion, and murder. Dan Jones recounts some of the many classic tales from 1000 years of British history, featuring a stellar cast of kings, queens, rogues, rebels, victims and villains.


Paddington Station 24/7Paddington Station 24/7
Channel 5, 2017 On Hiatus | Travel, Documentary
4.0


With visitor numbers approaching 70 million every year, Paddington is one of the UK'so busiest transport hubs.


Police Code Zero: Officer Under AttackPolice Code Zero: Officer Under Attack
Channel 5, 2019 On Hiatus | Documentary
3.5


Exploring the rising number of assaults on police officers, revealing what they face in the line of duty, and the emotional toll these incidents take.


Submarine: Life Under the WavesSubmarine: Life Under the Waves
Channel 5, 2021 On Hiatus | Documentary | ► Trailer
4.0


Submarine: Life Under the Waves follows the crew of nuclear-powered HMS Trenchant as they set sail on 120 of tense and dangerous underwater operations. For the first time ever, the top-secret world of the hunter-killer submarine will be revealed as we explore how the crew of 100 men survive underwater for so long in cramped and confined spaces. At depths of over 400m in the North Atlantic, HMS Trenchant must deal with engine fires, poisonous air and food shortages as they're tasked with defending the British Trident nuclear deterrent from Russian nuclear submarines, and gathering secret intelligence off the coastline of Russia.


Cold Case KillersCold Case Killers
Channel 5, 2021 Running | Crime, Documentary
4.0


A look is taken at cold cases where initial investigations ran out of steam and closed, only to be re-opened years later by a dedicated investigative team determined to bring the perpetrators to justice no matter how much time had passed.


Ambulance: Code RedAmbulance: Code Red
Channel 5, 2020 Running | Documentary



Documentary following emergency response teams in the West Midlands on their most extreme medical callouts, often involving roadside surgery to save people's lives.


Sue Perkins: Lost in AlaskaSue Perkins: Lost in Alaska
Channel 5, 2024 Running | Documentary
3.0


The presenter discovers the great state of Alaska, America's last frontier - a place of extreme weather, wildlife and wilderness.


Murder Before EvensongMurder Before Evensong
Channel 5 In Development | Drama, Crime, Mystery



When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in the church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village. And then Anthony Bowness - cousin to Bernard de Floures, patron of Champton - is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together... and catch a killer.


Eight Days That Made RomeEight Days That Made Rome
Channel 5, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, History, Documentary | ► Trailer
4.0


Eight Days That Made Rome is a docu-drama that leaves behind the conventional chronologies of Rome's thousand-year history and brings razor-sharp focus to eight days that created, tested and defined its greatness. Each programme works as a stand-alone, as strong in its own right as part of a series and reveals a Rome relevant to us today, with its noblest and darkest instincts still resonating in the world around us. On-screen presenter Bettany Hughes discovers the significance and resonance of these Eight Days along with us, the viewer, as she explores key sites in Rome's empire and meets expert witnesses on subjects ranging from psychopathy to ancient religion.