S2001 E7 • Endgame In Ireland Part 1 - Bomb And Ballot Box

Twenty years of secret negotiations behind the Northern Ireland peace process - from Bobby Sands to the Good Friday Agreement.

S2001 E8 • Endgame In Ireland Part 2 - Talking To Terrorists

Twenty years of secret negotiations behind the Northern Ireland peace process - from Bobby Sands to the Good Friday Agreement.

S2001 E9 • Endgame In Ireland Part 3 - Ceasefire

Twenty years of secret negotiations behind the Northern Ireland peace process - from Bobby Sands to the Good Friday Agreement.

S2001 E10 • Endgame In Ireland Part 4 - Guns And Government

Twenty years of secret negotiations behind the Northern Ireland peace process - from Bobby Sands to the Good Friday Agreement.

S2001 E1 • Afrique extrème

Jamie Theakston presents the history of Britain's best-loved music show, spanning four decades of great music and including archive footage of classic performances and backstage antics. As well as interviews with former presenters, such as Jimmy Savile and John Peel, there are also contributions from artists who have appeared on the show, including Pan's People, Robin Gibb, Noddy Holder, Blondie, Holly Johnson, Suggs, Noel Gallagher, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams.

Première diffusion : 1 janvier 2001

S2001 E2 • Marilyn on Marilyn

Documentary on Marilyn's life told by herself from the taped interviews she gave to Life magazine and French Marie Claire less than a month before she died accompanied by rare and previously unseen footage.

Première diffusion : 28 décembre 2001

S2001 E3 • Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood

Feature-length documentary recounting the making of Cleopatra, which starred Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. The 20th Century Fox's 1963 epic film has been called the most expensive film of all time, the biggest ever flop and the film that nearly bankrupted a Hollywood studio, while the scandal of the on-set romance between its two stars caused a media storm. Featuring rare footage, the film's original uncut trailer and interviews with those involved. A Prometheus Entertainment production.

Première diffusion : 1 janvier 2001

S2001 E4 • Ravi Shankar: Between Two Worlds

Filmed over two years in India and the USA, Mark Kidel's award-winning documentary brings together archive footage spanning seven decades of Ravi Shankar's performing life, and provides a definitive account of the late sitar maestro's unique musical career.

Première diffusion : 31 août 2001

S2001 E5 • The Soviet Union's Last Stand

Documentary looking at the events leading to the collapse of the Soviet Union with interviews from the people who were involved, some speaking for the first time.

Première diffusion : 30 décembre 2001

S2001 E6 • The New Romantics: A Fine Romance

Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Visage, Marilyn, Adam and the Ants, Duran Duran, ABC... At the dawn of the 80s, a whole host of strangely dressed men in make-up burst forth onto the music scene brandishing synthesisers and kicking against the visual ugliness of punk. They came mainly from the London club scene, led by gender-bending host Steve Strange and pioneering electronic DJ Rusty Egan, and conquered the charts with classic tracks such as Do You Really Want to Hurt Me, To Cut a Long Story Short, Kings of the Wild Frontier, Planet Earth, Fade to Grey, Calling Your Name and Poison Arrow. Magenta Devine narrates this gay and colourful behind-the-scene documentary of sex & drugs & frocks & hair-rollers, which includes interviews with Boy George, Gary Kemp, Adam Ant, Nick Rhodes, Steve Strange, Rusty Egan, Marilyn, Jonathan Ross, Caryn Franklin, Fiona Bruce and Robert Elms.

Première diffusion : 8 mai 2001

S2001 E7 • Victoria Died in 1901 but Is Still Alive Today

Jonathan Meades explores the architectural legacy of Queen Victoria's reign.

Première diffusion : 7 janvier 2001

S2001 E8 • Eyes of the Detective: The Murder of James Bulger

Coinciding with the parole hearing of James Bulger's killers, this program offers a personal account of the murder from the perspective of Albert Kirby, the senior investigating officer. He returns to the crime scene, talks with James' mother Denise, visits a secure unit and talks about the wisdom of releasing the murderers.

Première diffusion : 21 juin 2001

S2001 E9 • The Hunt For The Hood

A look at the expedition leading to the location of the sunken warship HMS Hood. One of the greatest sea battles of World War II ended in the destruction of two of the world's mighty warships and the loss of almost 3500 lives. Sixty years later, an expedition was launched to find Great Britain's HMS Hood and Germany's Bismarck. The Bismarck was discovered on July 9, 2001, 150 miles west of Brest in northern France, and ten days later, the Hood was located in the Denmark Strait in the North Atlantic.

S2001 E10 • Surreal Film: Jonathan Meades

Documentary tracing the development of Surrealism, the origins of which Meades believes lie in the human impulse to express the content of dreams.

Première diffusion : 29 septembre 2001

S2001 E11 • Ellen MacArthur: Sailing through Hell

A documentary chronicling the extremely demanding voyage of yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur who, at the age of only 24, became the fastest woman ever to singlehandedly circumnavigate the world.

Première diffusion : 1 mars 2001

S2001 E12 • Through the Eyes of the Old

This feature-length documentary follows men and women in their daily lives aged from their early 60s to over 90. Those featured include active friends Connie and Joy and Chelsea Pensioner Archie.

Première diffusion : 4 avril 2001

S2001 E13 • Mine Seekers

United Nations statistics show that there are at least 60-70 ! million landmines around the world, and that 25,000 people are killed or maimed by mines every year. This documentary follows the making and trials of a radar-equipped airship which, its makers hope, will revolutionise the international fight against this scourge, and shows how its crew go about their work. Narrated by Robert Lindsay.

Première diffusion : 12 avril 2001

S2001 E14 • When Boxing Ruled the World

This documentary looks back on the golden era of the sport's heavyweight division, which at the dawn of global television broadcasts was dominated by Muhammad Ali. It recalls how Ali's charisma won over the British public, hears from his challengers, and-with Lennox Lewis 's first fight as world heavyweight champion going out live on BBC1 early on Sunday morning- shows how British boxing has developed since his reign.

Première diffusion : 19 avril 2001

S2001 E15 • Football's Dream Factory

Alan Hansen reveals how Britain's most talented footballers are discovered and groomed for a career that promises instant wealth and fame for the lucky few who succeed.

Première diffusion : 24 avril 2001

S2001 E16 • Get Real ... Casualty

Four regular Casualty cast members assume their TV roles for real in this one-off programme which sees Ian - Kelsey (Patrick), Sandra Huggett (Holly), Catherine Shipton (Duffy), and Ian Bleasdale (Josh) thrown in at the deep end of the Royal London hospital's A&E department.

Première diffusion : 28 avril 2001

S2001 E17 • Hollywood Knives

The' Secret History of Tinseltown under the Scalpel. The myth behind Hollywood glamour, including interviews with those who were responsible for the surgical makeovers of movie stars including Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne.

Première diffusion : 2 mai 2001

S2001 E18 • Rod Stewart - Wine, Women and Song

Documentary account of the colourful career of the London-born Scottish pop singer, with contributions from family, colleagues and admirers.

Première diffusion : 6 mai 2001

S2001 E19 • Annie Goes to Hollywood

Documentary following Anne Robinson 's progress as she goes from BBC Watchdog presenter to quiz show host on The Weakest Link, a programme which has also taken America by storm. Exclusive backstage access reveals how Anne Robinson became part of the Hollywood system.

Première diffusion : 9 mai 2001

S2001 E20 • Brigadier Birtie's Last Battle

Documentary following Brigadier Alex "Birtie" Birtwhistle, a few days away from retirement, as he embarks on one last mission - to sort out the chaos of the foot and mouth crisis in the country's worst affected area, Cumbria.

Première diffusion : 10 mai 2001

S2001 E21 • When Liverpool Ruled the World

On the eve of Liverpool's bid to win a major European trophy for the first time in 17 years, this documentary looks back - on the period during the seventies and eighties when the Reds were arguably Europe's top club side.

Première diffusion : 15 mai 2001

S2001 E22 • The Oklahoma Bomber

It was the worst domestic terrorist attack in US history - a bomb in Oklahoma six years ago that killed 168 people and injured 500 more. Timothy McVeigh , found guilty of planting the device, was due to be executed earlier today. Donal Maclntyre introduces this documentary about a tragedy that - literally and emotionally - ripped a city apart.

Première diffusion : 16 mai 2001

S2001 E23 • Volcano Man

A documentary about Welshman Mark Davies who works in some of the most inhospitable and dangerous places on earth -the volcanos of Montserrat and Nevada Del Ruiz.

Première diffusion : 31 mai 2001

S2001 E24 • A British Legend - the Search for Bluebird

Donald Campbell died when his boat crashed at 300mph on Lake Coniston, Cumbria. For 34 years the crash remained shrouded in mystery, as the wreck of Bluebird lay submerged in the depths of the lake. This documentary follows diver Bill Smith 's four-year quest to find the remains.

Première diffusion : 7 juin 2001

S2001 E25 • The Joy of Text - Text Maniacs

With almost one billion messages sent each month in Britain, this documentary explores both the amusing and serious sides of the text phenomenon.

Première diffusion : 9 juin 2001

S2001 E26 • When Tennis Ruled the World

A nostalgic look back at tennis in the seventies, a period many see as the sport's golden age when Borg, McEnroe, Chris Evert and Billie Jean King lit up Wimbledon with their bewitching brand of showmanship, spirit and sex appeal.

Première diffusion : 2 juillet 2001

S2001 E27 • There's Only One Madonna

As Madonna's first world tour since 1993 arrives in London tonight, this film examines her love affair with Great Britain. Friends and contemporaries, including Jean Paul Gaultier , Mel C , Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue and Hearsay, discuss her influence on British art, fashion and gender politics.

Première diffusion : 4 juillet 2001

S2001 E28 • The Stalker

The phenomenon of stalking is tackled in this one-off documentary, which records the meeting between one young mother and the man she says is pursuing her. It also follows other stalking cases, observing how victims attempt unsuccessfully to shrug off their tormentors.

Première diffusion : 19 juillet 2001

S2001 E29 • Summer Sensations

A one-off documentary celebrating summer-themed pop records from the past 40 years. Contributors include the Beach Boys, Alice Cooper , Martha Reeves , Hank Marvin , John Sebastian and John Peel.

Première diffusion : 22 juillet 2001

S2001 E30 • Through the Eyes of the Young

Following on from the acclaimed Through the Eyes of the Old, director/cameraman Christopher Terrill now turns his attention to the 18-30s who are tackling the world head on. Some are excited, anxious or frightened, but most are determined and still convinced they are immortal. This documentary helps to provide new perspectives on music, sport, drugs, education, love and cyberspace.

Première diffusion : 1 août 2001

S2001 E31 • Real Life Weakest Links

Disasters in sport, in space, at sea and in everyday life illustrate that even the briefest moments of madness can have far-reaching, and potentially disastrous, consequences. Paul Merton narrates this wry compendium of tales of human error.

Première diffusion : 22 août 2001

S2001 E32 • A Cruel Inheritance

Huntingdon's disease is the commonest inherited brain disease. Left untreated symptoms involve losing control of mind and body. This documentary follows the fate of two people who volunteer to undergo a brain operation which for the first time offers the chance of a cure.

Première diffusion : 12 septembre 2001

S2001 E33 • Cheer for Charlie

Documentary following gardening makeover expert Charlie Dimmock as she swaps water features for the circus ring to transform herself into a flying trapeze artist for a night. But with only a matter of months to learn her new skills from scratch, and a sell-out performance in front of family and friends looming, will Charlie cut the mustard?

Première diffusion : 4 octobre 2001

S2001 E34 • Trips Money Can't Buy with Ewan McGregor

A one-off documentary in which survival expert Ray Mears offers actor Ewan McGregor the chance to go on a trek of a lifetime. The star of Trainspotting and Moulin Rouge rises to the challenge and joins Mears on a trip deep into the Honduran jungle, accompanied also by explorer Dr Chris Begley of the University of Kentucky. After just a few basic lessons in survival, the team set off in search of a lost civilisation. How will McGregor cope with all that the Central American rainforest throws at him?

Première diffusion : 7 octobre 2001

S2001 E35 • Paul Daniels in a Black Hole

One-off documentary in which Britain's best-known magician tries to hit the big time in the United States. Beginning in Illinois, Daniels must rely on the skills acquired during 30 years of performing to build a new career in just four weeks.

Première diffusion : 11 octobre 2001

S2001 E36 • Lions - Spy in the Den

A one-off special documentary following the cubs of a pride of lions on the African plains. Using "bouldercam" - a remote camera disguised as a rock - the film follows the cubs as they make their journey from infancy to adulthood. Narrated by David Attenborough.

Première diffusion : 14 octobre 2001

S2001 E37 • The Walton Girls Come of Age

In November 1983. at odds of 104 billion to one, Janet and Graham Walton gave birth to the only surviving all-girl ' sextuplets in the world. As Hannah, Lucy, Ruth, Sarah, Kate and Jenny approach their 18th birthday, they talk about their hopes for the future and their memories of the past.

Première diffusion : 14 novembre 2001

S2001 E38 • Big Families

A one-off documentary featuring one summer in the lives of three large families. Featured are the Langleys, who already had ten children and needed a vasectomy reversal for number 11. In the Wells household Grace is expecting her 12th babay, while the third family are juggle to put six of their nine children through private school.

Première diffusion : 21 novembre 2001

S2001 E39 • Kids behind Bars

From petty criminals serving heavy sentences to convicts who have hardened at a tender age, this documentary on children in prison around the world examines their lives and whether they are likely to benefit from their incarceration.

Première diffusion : 26 novembre 2001

S2001 E40 • Tamzin Outhwaite Goes Wild with Dolphins

The EastEnders actress and dolphin-lover trades Walford for the sunnier climes of the Bahamas and Florida in this documentary where she comes face to face with the mammals in the wild.

Première diffusion : 6 décembre 2001

S2001 E41 • Bigamy

With the help of candid interviews, this documentary helps shed light on the shady world of marriages based on deceit and duplicity, including the case of a bigamous union that lasted for decades.

Première diffusion : 12 décembre 2001

S2001 E42 • Threads of Life

The human genome contains the secret of human life, recording our evolution and holding the key to our future. In this one-off documentary, Robert Winston shows how the genome demonstrates how to build and run a person, thereby offering us the potential to interfere with fate.

Première diffusion : 16 décembre 2001

S2001 E43 • My Little Pony

In a documentary exploring the bond between a child and its pony, eight children talk about their feelings for their equine pets.

Première diffusion : 1 janvier 2001

S2001 E44 • Challenger

Documentary recalling the events of 28 January 1986, when the space shuttle Challenger exploded soon after its launch killing the crew of seven outright. The programme includes expert opinion and interviews with Nasa's senior manager at the time, Jud Lovingood , engineer Roger Boisjoly , and Grace Corrigan , mother of school teacher turned-astronaut Christa McAuliffe.

Première diffusion : 23 janvier 2001

S2001 E45 • The Life and Lyrics of Kirsty MacColl

Documentary tribute to the singer-songwriter who died in a freak boating accident last year. The daughter of choreographer Jean Newlove and folk singer Ewan MacColl , she will be best remembered as the foil to a drunken Shane MacGowan on the Pogues Christmas hit Fairytale of New York. Contributions come from her partner James Knight , her mother and brother, and a host of music industry stars, including Bono, Billy Bragg , Johnny Marr and Janice Long.

Première diffusion : 3 mars 2001

S2001 E46 • Fertility Tourists

A documentary following a small but growing band of would-be parents who, in their pursuit of the child they desire, refuse to be bound by their country's laws, rendering fertility an international business. Alan and Louise Masterton hope to use a controversial technique which can predetermine the sex of a child after losing their young daughter in an accident, while sixtysomething Jenny is seeking help abroad to become pregnant after being refused fertility treatment in the UK.

Première diffusion : 6 mars 2001