S2010 E1 • The Savoy Part 1

When the hotel first opened in 1889, it was the height of modernity and the first hotel to have electric lights, lifts and en-suite bathrooms. The Savoy is a documentary series which sees the cameras charting the inner workings of the luxury hotel's renovation. General Manager Kiaran MacDonald is in charge of the operation but things are not going to plan with the original budget already exceeded and the scheduled completion date missed. The cameras also follow life in the hotel following the completion of the renovation. The documentary revisits the hotel 18 months later when the end is in sight. Staff are starting to be hired, carpet is being laid and the �£80,000 glass fountain is being lifted into place at the hotel’s entrance. It is crunch time for one of the world’s most famous hotels. After a �£220 million refurbishment lasting almost three years London’s Savoy Hotel is almost ready to re-open its doors. With the opulent de�cor now finished the pressure is on the team of old hands and new recruits to ensure the service lives up to the luxurious surroundings. From the butlers that will offer a bespoke service for the guests in the most expensive suites, to the chefs and waiting staff in the new River Restaurant, the pressure is really on. We witness the team’s attempts to woo top celebrities back to the world famous hotel and find out whether the service lives up to their expectations once they’re through the door. And when the new owner arrives for Prince Charles’ grand opening we find out whether, after all the hard work, he thinks his money’s been well spent.

S2010 E2 • The Savoy Part 2

When the hotel first opened in 1889, it was the height of modernity and the first hotel to have electric lights, lifts and en-suite bathrooms. The Savoy is a documentary series which sees the cameras charting the inner workings of the luxury hotel's renovation. General Manager Kiaran MacDonald is in charge of the operation but things are not going to plan with the original budget already exceeded and the scheduled completion date missed. The cameras also follow life in the hotel following the completion of the renovation. The documentary revisits the hotel 18 months later when the end is in sight. Staff are starting to be hired, carpet is being laid and the �£80,000 glass fountain is being lifted into place at the hotel’s entrance. It is crunch time for one of the world’s most famous hotels. After a �£220 million refurbishment lasting almost three years London’s Savoy Hotel is almost ready to re-open its doors. With the opulent de�cor now finished the pressure is on the team of old hands and new recruits to ensure the service lives up to the luxurious surroundings. From the butlers that will offer a bespoke service for the guests in the most expensive suites, to the chefs and waiting staff in the new River Restaurant, the pressure is really on. We witness the team’s attempts to woo top celebrities back to the world famous hotel and find out whether the service lives up to their expectations once they’re through the door. And when the new owner arrives for Prince Charles’ grand opening we find out whether, after all the hard work, he thinks his money’s been well spent.

S2010 E3 • Behind the Magic: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1

Ben Shephard interviews the cast of the latest Harry Potter film - Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Julie Walters, Bill Nighy, Tom Felton and Jason Isaacs - and discovers how one of the most complex scenes in the series was put together. Ben also learns how the flying sequences were shot, hears stories of friendly competition among the main stars during filming and gains an insight into life on the set of the new movie

Première diffusion : 22 novembre 2010

S2010 E4 • The Day John Lennon Died

On December 8 1980 the news that John Lennon had been shot dead caused shock waves around the world. The Day John Lennon Died is a brand new documentary for ITV1 that commemorates the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death by revisiting the key moments of that fateful day. The film retraces John’s steps on the day leading up to his murder through the strikingly vivid recollections of those who came into contact with him. It features often emotional interviews with key figures, from wife Yoko Ono Lennon recalling her final moments with her husband, and fan Paul Goresh who was to take the famous photograph of John with his killer, Mark Chapman, to the radio host to whom he gave his last interview, the record producer who recorded John’s final piece of music with him on the day,,and the doctor who battled to save his life.

Première diffusion : 6 décembre 2011

S2010 E5 • David Suchet on the Orient Express

Actor David Suchet boards the world famous Orient Express train. Meeting staff and fellow passengers, Suchet explores the history and legend of the locomotive. Starting at London Victoria, then travelling via Calais and onto Venice and Prague, Suchet delves into what gave Agatha Christie the inspiration for her famous novel "Murder On the Orient Express".

S2010 E6 • Fisherman's Friends

Documentary telling the story of ten close friends who grew up in the same remote north Cornwall village and who have been singing sea shanties as a hobby for over 20 years. After being spotted singing on the quayside of the fishing village where they live and work, The Fisherman's Friends were signed up for a big recording contract. Despite never seeking out stardom, the group now find themselves performing at festivals, TV shows and radio concerts across the country in the hot glare of a summer music tour. But as their fame grows, they often find themselves travelling hundreds of miles a day. As the tour intensifies with more dates and new recording sessions, the band face a crisis which could affect their future - and their friendship.

S2010 E7 • Gazza's Tears: The Night that Changed Football

Première diffusion : 1 juillet 2010

S2010 E8 • Paul McCartney and Wings: Band on the Run

In this one hour documentary, Dermot O’Leary meets Sir Paul McCartney to hear about the making of the 1973 classic Wings album Band on the Run. Dermot hears how McCartney flew out to Lagos in Nigeria to make the record – even though two members of his band resigned before the flight Arriving there, the former Beatle found the recording studio half finished. McCartney was mugged, lost his demo tapes - and could have lost his life.. But out of this chaos – alongside band members Denny Laine and wife Linda McCartney -Sir Paul went on to create one of the greatest albums of the Seventies. The title track Band on The Run and Jet both went on to be massive hit singles while the album became a Grammy winner. The programme also hears – from those who were there – about the shooting of the famous album cover, which featured stars of the day including boxer John Conteh and entertainer Kenny Lynch. If Paul will be remembered for anything post-Beatles, it's this album. Even though he had to go all over creation to record it, the trip was obviously worthwhile, bringing forth gems like "Helen Wheels," "Jet," and the title track. Everything was in place, the melodies, the pop smarts, and a real studio production. The amazement was that Wings actually consisted of Paul and Linda with guitarist Denny Laine; Paul played most everything on the record. Regardless, it was his return--finally--to greatness.

S2010 E9 • The War You Don't See

This film investigates how the media has reported war, from the First World War to the present day.

Première diffusion : 4 mai 2011

S2010 E10 • David Jason: Battle of Britain

Actor Sir David Jason is taking a journey back to 1940 to find out how Britain managed to pull off a most unlikely and remarkable victory.

Première diffusion : 12 septembre 2010

S2010 E11 • William at 30

William At 30 tells the incredible story of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge over the past 30 years.

Première diffusion : 6 juin 2012

S2010 E12 • When Playboys Ruled the World

New documentary looking at the lives of 1970s motorsport legends, James Hunt and Barry Sheene. They were the sports stars who defined an era: the daredevil bravery they employed on the track taking them to the very top of world motorsport, and their hell-raising antics keeping them in the pages of the world's press. This documentary examines the close relationship between the two British world champions who became like brothers. When Playboys Ruled The World contrasts public and media attitudes towards the private lives of Hunt and Sheene in comparison to the heavily scrutinised lifestyles of today's multi-million pound sports stars.

Première diffusion : 15 novembre 2010

S2010 E13 • In Search of Burke and Hare

David Hayman goes in search of the real story behind Scotland's most infamous serial killers. Coinciding with a brand new movie starring Simon Pegg, we look at the murders that continue to fascinate a modern audience. In the fascinating one-off programme David explores the streets and suburbs of 19th century Edinburgh, following in the footsteps of the notorious murdering duo, all the way from when they first met in the city’s Westport area to their eventual demise.