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For immersive documentaries that delve into the depths of human experiences, Real Stories is your ultimate destination. Here, we curate the finest documentaries from around the globe, ensuring a diverse and captivating selection, including many award-winning films. Don"t miss out on the latest updates and releases – hit that subscribe button and join our community of documentary enthusiasts. Get ready to explore stories that will touch your heart, ignite conversations, and inspire change. Real

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The Fat Virus (Medical Documentary) | Real Stories

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2026/10/06

The Fat Virus tells the remarkable story of a doctor from India who discovered the existence of an 'obesity virus'. The exclusive story of Nikhil Dhurandhar's controversial discovery, which he claims is responsible for weight gain in up to 30 percent of people who are seriously fat, has swept into the heart of America's most emotive, political and urgent medical crisis - one that is rapidly taking over the rest of the world. Following initial scepticism from the medical establishment, he has now

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58:07

Vlogging: The New Frontier of Fame and Influence

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2026/10/06

Vloggers now sell out stadiums and have fanbases boy bands would kill for. Jim Chapman, himself a superstar vlogger with quarter of a billion views of his videos, takes us behind the scenes of the biggest vloggers on the planet.Jim meets Tyler Oakley, whose vlogs have earned him an audience with President Obama. He hangs out with Ingrid Nilsen, whose 'coming out' video drew an audience of twelve million and hears from her viewers about the impact it has had on them. He visits Alfie Deyes, who is now

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The Hidden Secret Of This Famous Fashion Photographer

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2026/10/06

From all outside appearances, Mark seems to have the glamorous New York City life that many would envy. Handsome and always impeccably dressed, the charismatic former male model works as a fashion photographer, appears in movies and attends the best parties. When he leaves those events, however, he heads to the East Village-not to an overpriced loft, but to a hidden corner of a rooftop to sleep each night. Thomas Wirthensohn exposes the dark underbelly of the American Dream in an often-merciless

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60:05

Evicted: The Hidden Homeless (BAFTA WINNING...

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2026/10/06

In a country where people can own two or three homes, these are the stories of those who don’t have one.All three girls and their families have endured the emotional trauma of being thrown out of their homes. With nowhere to go they are absorbed into the hidden world of bed and breakfasts, hotels, safe houses and temporary accommodation. With all of their belongings locked away in storage the girls are literally left with the clothes they stand in.Living in overcrowded and cramped conditions often

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46:00

I Fell For A Romance Scammer On My Dream Vacation

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2026/10/06

This gripping documentary series exposes the dark side of holiday romances, revealing the stories of women deceived by unscrupulous men who scam them out of thousands. Through emotional firsthand accounts, each episode showcases four women who fell for promises of eternal love, only to be left heartbroken and financially devastated. Produced by Nine Lives Media.From: Holiday Love Rats Series 02 Episode 01Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at:

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93:18

Meet The Most Extraordinary People on the Planet

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2026/10/06

These people live on the fringes of society, with unique gifts or challenges that set them apart. This documentary tells the stories of five extraordinary people, including a teenage art prodigy who claims her gift comes from God and whose work now earns millions, and an unemployed accountant who has trained himself to become a world record-breaking memory champion. We also meet Britain's shortest man, a stand-up comedian with dwarfism, and the world's shortest man. From a musician and a scientist

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91:20

Troublesome Children: How British Teachers Cope | The...

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2026/10/06

Filmed over a period of one year, The Nurture Room accesses three schools (three of only five schools in the whole of the UK that agreed to participate in the film), and follows a handful of children as they go on their journey back to full participation in the classroom via the ‘nurture room’. This film provides an insight into the lives of troubled children within schools.The Nurture Room covers a new approach to helping children with Additional Support Needs in the form of social, emtional and/or

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60:05

Brought Up By Booze (George Best Documentary) | Real...

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2026/10/06

Calum Best is the son of one of the greatest footballers of all time, George Best. He is also the son of an alcoholic.In this intimate and challenging BBC Children in Need special, Calum confronts the harsh realities of growing up with an alcoholic parent. Meeting some of the 1.3 million children who are growing up with a parent that abuses alcohol, and sharing with them intimate tales of his own upbringing, Calum begins to accept that his life continues to be affected even now by his father’s

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60:36

Jerusalem: The World’s Most Fragile Cultural Collision

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2026/10/06

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47:28

The Unexplained Photo Of The Loch Ness Monster

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2026/10/06

The mystery of the Loch Ness monster has enthralled generations of people across the world, and countless investigators have spent millions of pounds and years of their lives in the quest to find it.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from ITV Global. Any queries, please contact us at:

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117:39

Inside The Perfect Western Family That Became Jihadis

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2026/10/06

This story retraces the steps of the Ayachi family on their path to Jihad. An European family of Muslim confession, they live double lives because of their tragic involvement in the fight for the Middle East, a conflict that is now spilling over into the West. Talented director Stephane Malterre directs this current affairs documentary as cinema, combining a suspenseful narrative, powerful characters and exclusive footage shot in Syria, France and Belgium.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries,

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51:41

Unbreakable Bonds: Raising Quadruplets (Parenting...

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2026/10/06

This programme follows eighteen months in the hectic life of Maria and Giovanni Aversa after the premature birth of their quadruplets.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from ITV Global. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices

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93:55

Max Mosley: F1’s Most Controversial Figure

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2026/10/06

Mosley: It's Complicated (2020) is a documentary chronicling the life of Max Mosley, former FIA President and motor racing mogul. It explores his efforts to escape the shadow of his infamous fascist parents, his pivotal role in turning Formula One into a global sport, and his later dedication to improving worldwide car safety.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Bluebeard of Gambay: Unmasking a Serial Killer's...

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2026/10/06

A gruesome tale set during the First World War, ‘The Bluebeard Case’ tells of a seemingly respectable man who targets single women and sets about seducing them, with the sole aim of murdering them. But it doesn’t stop there. He goes on to burn their bodies on his stove in his house in France, and finally strips them of all their assets.His name is Henri Désiré Landru. He is arrested during the investigations of two missing women, but what the police don’t realise is that they’ve just stumbled across

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17:54

Through The Eyes Of Children | Real Stories Original

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2026/10/06

Five Bangkok slum children are saved from poverty, disease and abuse by art and the dedicated care of a maverick priest. Father Joe Maier moved to Klong Toey 45 years ago to help the poor and sick. He has guided thousands of children like Note, Keng and the triplets Fon, Fa and Fai from extremely difficult childhoods to content, constructive lives, often using art as a way of releasing positive energies. Uploaded 21-06-18From Through The Eyes Of ChildrenWant to watch more full-length Documentaries

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Hiroshima: The Day The World Changed Forever

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2026/10/05

August 6th, 1945. A day that changed the world forever. This documentary tells the story of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, from the top-secret Manhattan Project that created the bomb, to the devastating moment it was dropped, and the aftermath that followed. We explore the untold stories of the survivors, the political decisions that led to the attack, and the lasting impact it had on the world. The bombing of Hiroshima was a turning point in history, marking the beginning of the nuclear age and

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61:28

My Big North Korean Vacation

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2026/10/05

An unstable Soviet dictatorship, notorious for human rights abuses and known to be developing nuclear weapons, is probably the last place most people want to visit on holiday. But one travel agency, specialising in ‘danger tourism’, regularly organises trips in North Korea for tourists keen to meet ‘the last Soviets’. We join a group of three and travel around the country. Keen to experience first hand the realities of life in a totalitarian state, we even try to escape the official tour

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58:53

Julian Assange: Inside the Wikileaks Saga

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2026/10/05

From an anonymous hacker to a global figure, Julian Assange and his organization WikiLeaks forever changed how we see the world. This is the definitive story of a man who believed in a singular mission: to expose the truth, no matter the cost. We follow Assange from his early days as a computer programmer to the founding of WikiLeaks in 2006, a platform that would become notorious for publishing some of the biggest leaks in journalistic history. The documentary chronicles the seismic impact of the

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19:06

Pure O: Unstoppable Instrusive Thoughts (Extreme OCD...

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2026/10/04

Pure O sufferers are tormented by unwanted thoughts. Their heads are constantly filled with intrusive images of violence, rape and abuse to the extent that they begin to believe they really are murderers, rapists or even paedophiles. With such disturbing symptoms it is often difficult for people to come out and talk about it.Uploaded 08-06-18‘Pure O: Thinking the Unthinkable’ brings this largely hidden mental condition into the light with the help of four courageous Pure O sufferers who explain

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51:23

The Secret Behind This Toddler's Superhuman Strength

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2026/10/04

Three-year-old Liam Hoekstra isn't your average toddler. He has a rare condition that's given him extraordinary muscle mass and strength, making him a medical mystery. This documentary explores Liam's incredible abilities, from outperforming kids twice his age in strength tests to his surprising daily routine. We look into the science behind his condition, comparing him to "super cows" and even Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps. Could Liam's unique body hold the key to curing devastating

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