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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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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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62:48

Apollo 17: The Last Men on the Moon (Space...

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2026/10/04

The remarkable story of the determination and courage of a generation. A tribute to three brave astronauts and the thousands of men and women behind them during the final days of NASA's Apollo program.Uploaded 06-06-18Want 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 - @realstoriesdocs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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The Liquid Bomb Plot (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories

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2026/10/03

Liquid Bomb Plot is the incredible true story of the surveillance operation that stopped a fatal disaster and saved thousands of lives.It’s August 2006. A UK terrorist cell plans to launch suicide bombs that would have resulted in the world’s largest and deadliest attack since 9/11.The plot involved exploding devices disguised as soft drinks and, if it had succeeded, would have blown planes from the sky killing 2,000 people in a single night. The failed plan has changed the nature of UK air travel

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53:04

Groom Gets Married After Losing His Sight (Love...

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2026/10/02

Nick and Sophie, from Cambridgeshire, were in the middle of searching for a home together when Nick was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Thankfully Nick survived, but was left without his sight. Nevertheless, in light of their experience and remaining by his side every step of the way, Sophie accepted Nick’s marriage proposal. The second couple, Carly and Nelly, from Newquay, were also searching for their first home together when, in a freak accident, Carly fell backwards off a wall and was

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25:00

Missed Call (BAFTA Winning Documentary) | Real...

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2026/10/01

Winner of Best Short Form Programme at the BAFTA Television Awards 2019.How do you reconnect with a father who’s been gone for most of your life… what do you say, what do you write?‘Missed Call’ explores the relationship between the filmmaker and her teenage son as they work out how to reconnect with his father who’s been absent for a decade.Shot on an iPhone X, it explores the many ways in which our lives are lived and captured through the phones we hold so close.Want to watch more full-length

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52:29

Caught On CCTV: Neighbourhood Watching In UK (Crime...

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2026/09/30

Caught On CCTV: Neighbourhood Watching In UK (Crime Documentary) | Real StoriesBritain is the CCTV capital of the world, with an estimated 6m cameras monitoring our every move. And increasingly, its ordinary homeowners keeping watch on our streets. As the cost of private camera systems has fallen to as little as £100, today there’s a new army of CCTV owners capturing footage 24/7.This documentary explores the rise in British domestic CCTV use through the extraordinary footage captured by home

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53:41

Born Evil Or Influenced By a Toxic Mother? | The...

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2026/09/30

This series tells the complex stories of serial killers' family relationships, and especially the vital role played by their mums. The series starts with the story of Daniel Bartlam who was dubbed "The Coronation Street Killer".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 DRG. Any queries, please

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63:47

Alice And Her Six Dads (Family Documentary)

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2026/09/29

A warm hearted and emotional film, following 22-year-old Alice as she searches for her real dad.During Alice's life there have been six different men that she's thought of as being her dad - some meant more to her than others. But there's one of these men Alice has no memory of - her biological dad. In this film Alice sets off on a journey to meet these different men from her childhood, and in the process work out what it really means to be a dad. And Alice has a big decision to make, she's recently

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27:49

In Your Face: Confronting Tattoo Prejudice | Real...

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2026/09/28

WINNER Best Documentary at The Lockdown Short Film ShowcaseIn Your Face: Confronting Tattoo Prejudice (Social Experiment Documentary) | Real Stories OriginalTo what extent do face and neck tattoos shape your opinion of someone? Three heavily tattooed people have their facial tattoos covered up by an expert make-up artist as part of a social experiment to compare how they are treated with and without ink, and to explore whether tattoos on the face are the final frontier of self-decoration. Want to

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64:40

Can This Doctor Work Without Prescribing Drugs?...

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2026/09/28

Can This Doctor Work Without Prescribing Drugs? (Medical Documentary) | Real StoriesDr Chris Van Tulleken is embarking on a daring medical experiment that could change the way we think about our health forever.Britain is addicted to prescription drugs. They’re doing us more harm than good, the evidence for their efficacy is wafer-thin and they’re costing the NHS a fortune. It’s a medical crisis – and Chris is determined to do something about it.So he’s setting up a radical new drug-free clinic in a

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The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs (Medical Documentary) |...

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2026/09/27

The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs (Medical Documentary) | Real StoriesDr Chris Van Tulleken is embarking on a daring medical experiment that could change the way we think about our health forever.Britain is addicted to prescription drugs. They’re doing us more harm than good, the evidence for their efficacy is wafer-thin and they’re costing the NHS a fortune. It’s a medical crisis – and Chris is determined to do something about it.So he’s setting up a radical new drug-free clinic in a busy GP surgery

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52:02

President Zelensky: The Spirit of Ukraine

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2026/09/27

One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the world is still watching as an unlikely hero leads Ukraine. This documentary tells the story of Volodymyr Zelensky, the former actor and comedian who, when offered a way out, defiantly stated, “I need ammunition, not a ride.” His courage and mastery of communication have drawn comparisons to Winston Churchill, as he has rallied not only his own people but the entire free world against a powerful aggressor. This is the incredible true story of how one

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54:12

Reporters at War: Bringing It All Back Home (EMMY...

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2026/09/26

Reporters At War is a three-part series that takes a long hard look at one of the most dramatic and dangerous careers of modern times, that of the war correspondent.More than 300 journalists have been killed in battle zones in the last dozen years, some 200 of these having been deliberately targeted by their killers.The War in Iraq’s rate of attrition is the highest ever. Though 63 died in the Vietnam between 1963-1975, it’s been estimated that at the above rate around 4,500 journalists would die if

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44:51

Inside The Teen Mental Health Crisis

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2026/09/26

Adolescence is supposed to be the best time of your life, but for many young people, it's a battle with themselves. This documentary tells the true stories of teenagers struggling with their identity, from issues of mental health and finding acceptance to the pressures of social media and the search for love. This powerful film gives an unflinching look into the lives of teens navigating depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, showing what it's really like to feel alone in a crowd. We hear from

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37:09

Vanished: The Missing Surrey Schoolgirl (Unsolved...

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2026/09/26

23 years ago a Surrey schoolgirl vanished. She left for school in the morning, never got there, was spotted that evening in local beauty spot Box Hill, then disappeared off the face of the earth... Two decades later, an ex-counter-terrorist cop living in the nearby town felt that something just didn’t quite add up and started to investigate. He contacted the journalist who originally covered the story to share his suspicions and the case was reignited, bringing new facts and new witnesses to

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57:01

Surviving 9/11: The Untold Stories

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2026/09/25

September 11th, 2001, started as a beautiful day. Nobody could have imagined what was about to happen. This documentary shares the harrowing, first-hand accounts of New Yorkers who lived through the 9/11 attacks, as told through their own words and never-before-seen footage. It’s a raw, emotional look at a day that changed everything—from the moment the planes hit the Twin Towers to the dust cloud that engulfed Manhattan and the search for hope and unity in the aftermath. Hear the stories of the

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54:04

The Families Left Behind: What Happens When A...

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2026/09/25

The Missing (Missing Person Documentary) | Real StoriesEvery two minutes, someone in Britain disappears. Most are found within 48 hours. But every year, more than 2000 people go missing and do not return. This powerful observational documentary tells the emotive stories of three families whose loved ones have vanished into thin air:A devoted mother who walked out of her house 3 years ago and disappeared, leaving behind her husband and their young baby.A motorsports mechanic who drove away from his

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52:18

The Assassination Effect: How The World Reacts to...

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2026/09/25

What happens to a nation when a political leader is killed? From the assassination of JFK to the attempt on Donald Trump, this film explores how a single bullet can change the course of history forever. We examine the rise of political violence and the profound impact it has on society, exploring how these events have shaped political landscapes and left enduring legacies. Through the lens of notable historical examples, we see how assassins have not only changed immediate political landscapes but

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