Throng

Sunday 21st March, 8.00pm

Although we have extreme weather on earth, it is nothing in comparison to the wettest, dustiest and most brutal Alien Storms. Radical weather is not uncommon in the solar system, and storms on other planets are bigger, more powerful and stranger compared to their counterparts on earth. There’s Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, a storm so vast that it has so far lasted 365 years and is the size of three Earth-sized planets; the incredible dust storms on Mars which last months; and Neptune’s extreme winds can reach speeds of 2,000 miles an hour.

Sunday 14th March, 10.00pm

The greatest serial killer in history has never been named. But what if we are looking in the wrong place? In the 1890s a series of horrific murders took place across the United States, and incredible new evidence leads them to reveal the true identity of Jack the Ripper.

Sunday 14th March, 8.00pm

On the floor of the Pacific Ocean lies a point on the sea bed so deep that if Mount Everest stood upon it there would still be a mile of water above its summit. This is Challenger Deep. Now, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has assembled a team of scientists and engineers to dive down into these eerie depths using a unique vessel called the Hybrid Remotely Operated Vehicle. What incredible creatures will they discover, and can this experiment give an insight into the mysterious workings of the earth?

Chris Moyles is to front a fascinating one-off documentary for BBC Two on the story of the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show.

In When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs, Chris will tell the story of the most defining pop culture moments from the past 40 years – through the eyes of former Radio 1 Breakfast DJs.

The Radio 1 Breakfast Show is at the very heart of popular culture in the UK. Millions of people have grown up listening to it since the station launched in 1967 and view the breakfast show as a key part of their lives.

Wednesday 3rd Feb, 9.00pm

Harold Fredrick Shipman was convicted at Preston Crown Court on 31st January 2000 of the murder of 15 of his patients while he was a General Practitioner at Market Street, Hyde, near Manchester and of one count of forging a will. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. But although he was convicted of these 15 murders, he was almost certainly behind the deaths of at least 250 people, making him one of the world’s most prolific serial killers. To his patients he was dedicated, hard-working and popular – part of this popularity stemming from his willingness to visit elderly patients in their homes. But had there been clues to his deadly nature that had been missed by colleagues and patients? And how had he managed to cover his tracks so successfully without being suspected? Marking ten years since his conviction, this special follows Shipman’s trail of death up until his suicide in Wakefield Prison on 13th January 2004.

Wednesday 27th January 8.00pm

Documentary exploring the final days of controversial pop star Michael Jackson. A host of friends, employees and reporters help shed light on the singer’s tragic death at the age of 50 in June 2009. The programme also examines Michael Jackson’s unusual childhood, flamboyant career and the allegations that dogged his later years.

On 25 June 2009 the world learned of Michael Jackson’s death at his Los Angeles home. As fans paid their respects, detectives began to unpick the events leading up to the King of Pop’s passing.

Michael Jackson’s death was all the more shocking coming on the eve of his 50-gig stint at the 02 Arena in London. These performances were intended to serve as Jackson’s long-awaited comeback – and alleviate the financial problems that had threatened to bankrupt the singer. “The deal promised to rescue Michael Jackson from the financial morass he had gotten himself into,” says reporter Diane Dimond.

Friday, January 22 on 4

Fifteen-year-old Ambreen Sadiq is the first Muslim female boxer in the country. And she's good. In June 2009 she became the ABA Female National Champion for her age and weight. This film follows Ambreen's preparations for the rematch of her championship bout against rival boxer Bobbi Clarke as she is supported by her singularly dedicated coach and a close, vibrant family. Part of the acclaimed First Cut strand of half-hour documentaries, which features the brightest new directing talent around.

11:00pm Friday, January 8 on M4

For some men bigger - whether by mechanical, herbal or surgical means - will always mean better. The penis is the organ most central to a man's sense of self, and the quest for penile perfection has driven some men to extraordinary and dangerous lengths.

7:30pm Friday, January 8 on C4

The acclaimed First Cut strand of half-hour documentaries, which features the brightest new directing talent around, returns for a new run. Mitch Winehouse talks openly about the consequences of his daughter Amy Winehouse's superstardom, and the issues that an ordinary family in extraordinary circumstances faces, dealing with tabloid scrutiny and addiction. As Amy's dad, he's been an important force in her life and career and, he now hopes, in her rehabilitation. As Amy gets further down the road of recovery, director Jazz Thwaite asks: what now for Mitch?

10:00pm Thursday, January 7 on M4

Half Ton Son follows the journey of 19-year-old Billy Robbins from Houston, Texas. Weighing 60 stone and reported to be the world's heaviest teenager, Billy has made the decision to turn his life around in the hope that one day he may be able to move out of his mother's home. Followed by Half Ton Mum .

8:00pm Monday, January 4 on C4

In September 2007 Sir Richard Branson's friend, the record-breaking aviator Steve Fossett, disappeared on a pleasure flight. His loss sparked the biggest peacetime search-and-rescue operation in the history of the United States. Over the ensuing weeks, reports surfaced of hundreds - even thousands - of missing aircraft in a triangular area of the Sierra Nevada Mountains: the so-called "Nevada Triangle". Using the knowledge of aviation, engineering experts and meteorologists, along with interviews of Steve's friends and local authorities, this film reveals what really happened to Steve Fossett. But can it shed some light on the truth of the Nevada Triangle?

Wednesday, December 30 on 4

For centuries, people have argued about the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. In 1988, a radiocarbon dating concluded that the Shroud of Turin was a 700-year-old medieval hoax. This film documents new research by one of the first scientists ever to analyse the relic in the 1970s. Doctor Ray Rogers has uncovered evidence that casts doubts over the 1988 findings. In an exclusive interview, given just before he died, he also reveals findings that suggest the Shroud could indeed contain the image of Christ. This documentary examines other scientific investigations that cast new light on the shroud and questions the 1988 carbon dating.

Wednesday, December 30 on 4

On Christmas Day 2004, across the Indian Ocean, tourists from around the globe were enjoying dream holidays in the sun. But none of them knew that the very next day their video cameras would capture one of the most devastating natural disasters in recorded history, which would leave nearly 250,000 dead in 14 countries. Five years on, told almost entirely using amateur footage, much of it never broadcast before, Tsunami: Caught on Camera is the moving true story of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami told through the eyes of those who were there.

Wednesday, December 30 on M4

Katie was young and beautiful. A model and budding TV presenter, the 24-year-old had a glowing future ahead of her. But in 2008 a vicious acid attack destroyed her face, and with it her career and life as she knew it. More than a year on, and having undergone countless operations and rounds of physiotherapy, she has chosen to give up her anonymity and tell her story.

Wednesday, December 30 on M4

Back in October 2006 it was revealed that former Charlie's Angels star Farrah Fawcett was suffering from bowel cancer. Filmed intimately by Fawcett, her family and friends in the final two years of her life, Farrah's Story chronicles her extraordinary journey as she travelled between Los Angeles and Germany; where she decided to undergo controversial stem cell treatments to help her fight against the disease. Followed by Farah Fawcett: A Life .