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The BBC ghost story that terrified Britain, sparked 30,000 complaints – and was never shown again. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Nathan Fielder confronts Elizabeth Holmes and her husband in new documentary trailer

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Michael Palin reveals why he's travelled to the Philippines for new series and what he found there

David Attenborough standing in front of the sea

Blue Planet III producer: "Attenborough seems stronger and better with every project"

Megan McCubbin and Kyle Thomas sat down next to each other, smiling ahead, with Chris Packham crouched down behind them.

BBC confirms start date for all-new Naturewatch series starring Chris Packham and more

The Aberfan disaster which killed 144 people could have been prevented: "It was like a war zone"

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Lorin LaFaveMy son was groomed while gaming online and murdered – now I'm sharing the warning signs

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Andrew Ridgeley (left) and George Michael (right) of the British pop duo Wham! share a laugh in the back of a Chinese government limousine during their historic 10-day visit to China in April 1985

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The new presenters taking over The Grand Tour for Prime Video are Francis Bourgeois, James Engelsman, and Thomas Holland

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Blue Planet III release date revealed by BBC with extra treat for fans of David Attenborough documentary franchise

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PrideBest educational and inspiring LGBTQ+ documentaries

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10 important climate change documentaries to watch this year

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ExclusiveGemma Collins wants fans to see the ‘raw and realness’ of her life

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ExclusiveWunmi Mosaku reveals how her own upbringing helped take on key role in breathtaking new documentary

Damilola Taylor sitting down wearing a red and white sports kit.

Damilola Taylor's brother Tunde reflects on late sibling's death ahead of new documentary: "I feel I should have done more... I've carried that guilt for a long time"

Former MPs Michael Gove and Sayeeda Warsi talk terrifying new simulation TV series The Wargame

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Where is Ruby Franke now? Subject of Devil in the Family series

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A Toxic Love Story on Netflix – where are Michelle Hadley, Ian Diaz and Angela Diaz now?

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Where is Frances Zaayer now? Subject of Netflix's Worst Neighbor Ever

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Inside the true story behind The Fall: Skydive Murder Plot

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Tennis player Novak Djokovic, in all white, smiles and raises his fist on court at Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter release date - When is it out?

Freddie Flintoff wearing a cardigan, t-shirt and trousers, smiling ahead with his hands in his pockets.

ITV confirms brand new Freddie Flintoff documentary on Tourette's syndrome - as star talks BAFTA incident

Noel and Liam Gallagher laughing backstage.

Steven Knight's Oasis documentary confirmed – and will feature major landmark moment for Gallagher brothers

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Mourinho documentary release date: When is it on Netflix?

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