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Three closely cropped studio portraits arranged side by side: a serious-looking Freddie Flintoff in low light, Cynthia Erivo wearing hoop earrings and a nose ring gazing upward, and Christina Flack, older white woman with blonde hair and fringe looking thoughtfully into the distance.

2025’s 25 best documentaries - from Flintoff to Grenfell: Uncovered

Legendary photographer Martin Parr looks back on his work and recalls the way we were

Front-facing portrait of Cardinal Vincent Nichols in bright red vestments and biretta, wearing a gold crucifix, standing in a softly lit church with statues blurred behind him.

Meet the man who inspired Ralph Fiennes’s Conclave character - and learn the true secrets of selecting a Pope.

The band Take That, all smiling ahead as they pose for a photo in their early days.

Netflix confirms release date and shares first look at Take That documentary

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders smiling and sitting on armchairs.

Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and more feature in moving documentary for late comedy legend Victoria Wood

Davina and Nicky for Long Lost Family.

Long Lost Family confirms return date with emotional new episodes with Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock in a blue space-themed set reaching out and touching a star.

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock speaks on space travel future and aliens: "I'm not sure about alien abduction".

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Jane Goodall: 'We must all do our bit to make the world a better place'

Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder standing in front of a colourful background.

Rob Rinder and Rylan speak openly on death, parenthood and how everyone thinks they’re together

Cecilie Fjellhøy and Brianne Joseph stood next to each other smiling ahead.

The Tinder Swindler legend reveals car chases and stakeouts with private investigator for new Netflix show

Headteacher Matthew Burton in Educating Yorkshire, surrounded by students and staff behind him.

Educating Yorkshire’s Mr Burton talks show’s return and modern teaching: “I don’t think AI is ever going to be able to replace human teachers”

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Lauryn sat down in front of lockers, looking at her phone with a green backpack next to her.

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish – Who was behind the messages?

Jussie Smollett with his head turned to the side, with people blurred in the background.

What happened to Jussie Smollett? Netflix's new documentary promises "the truth"

Where is David Berkowitz now? The Son of Sam Tapes subject explained

A group of people holding signs by Area 51, smiling and waving their hands in the air.

Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 - Did people really storm the US base?

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in Welcome to Wrexham season 3, sat in a room and talking to the camera

Welcome to Wrexham confirms season 5 – and new spin-off title

Jesy Nelson announces intimate documentary on pregnancy and life after Little Mix

Sean 'Diddy' Combs wearing an all black outfit and glasses.

P Diddy documentary on Netflix - When is Sean Combs: The Reckoning released?

Kellie Bright stood in the middle of two people, all smiling ahead.

EastEnders icon Kellie Bright confirmed for special documentary on autism, schools and the impact on families of SEND pupils

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