Mind Of Mark Defriest

Once known as Houdini for his multiple and improbable jailbreaks, Mark DeFriest was condemned to Florida’s worst prison after a lone psychiatrist reversed the previous diagnosis of four court appointed psychiatrists, and declared that Mark was faking mental illness. Over 30 years later, Mark is still struggling to understand how to survive a rigid and unforgiving system, while his remaining supporters forge an unlikely alliance to argue for his freedom.

The Eunuch Maker

In 2022, headlines broke that a group of men were performing castrations and livestreaming them to paying customers online. Journalist Marcel Theroux explores the dark world of THE EUNUCH MAKER. The terrifyingly-named Eunuch Maker was accused of being the cult-like leader of a group that severed genitals, sold body parts, and earned hundreds of thousands of pounds. With unprecedented access to those who underwent castration, and those at the heart of the inner circle, this is a story about sex, gender identity, manipulation, personal freedom and the limits of consent. Who is the Eunuch Maker? Why did he mutilate others? And why does the globe-spanning voluntary eunuch community seek castration?

Women On The Force

Capturing the stories of the women on the West Yorkshire Police force, this gripping series follows the unexpected twists and turns of one week on the job. With Frontline policing tougher than ever, WOMEN ON THE FORCE gives insight into the demands the job can place on their lives – both on duty and at home.

Fatal Fraud

From homicides and heists to ransoms and robberies gone wrong, money sits at the heart of countless criminal investigations. This series examines a range of shocking cases in which the pursuit of cash, through fraud, theft or deception, spiralled out of control and ended in murder.

Cocaine: Living With The Cartels

Cocaine consumption is at its highest level in 30 years, with middleclass millennials spending more money than ever on the drug. In this series, four recreational cocaine users are about to discover the true cost of their party lifestyles. We go behind the false glamour of cocaine as the ‘jet-set drug’ to reveal the heart-breaking reality of how lives across the globe are being destroyed by the white powder as we take four consumers to the terror filled jungles, favelas and drug cartels of Colombia and then back to the grim reality of the cocaine trade back in their own neighbourhoods.

I Didn't Do It

I DIDN’T DO IT reveals the untold stories and personal toll of wrongful convictions - one gut-wrenching case at a time. They are stories of innocent people caught in a nightmare who must, after their exoneration, try to pick up the shreds of their life after spending years in prison. And throughout each episode, the desperate search is on for the real perpetrator behind the crime.

Big Little Crimes

Most crimes are solved after months of painstaking investigation, but sometimes police get a lucky break. ​ Sometimes an ordinary stop or an everyday check can suddenly lead to a massive breakthrough in a major case. ​BIG LITTLE CRIMES tells the gob-smacking stories of ordinary beat cops who stumble upon a key piece of evidence, a haul of stolen goods, a suspect on the run…​ and bring a major criminal to justice. ​

Night Stalker: Terror In A Small Town

In 1996, women began to disappear off the streets of Claremont, sending shockwaves through the wealthy suburb of Perth and all of Australia. A community lived in fear and the perpetrator simply disappeared, leaving behind a chilling trail of rape and murder. It took over 20 years and the assistance of FBI profilers and British forensic experts to uncover the identity of the killer—someone who was already in the system. Through the lens of the surviving victims, this series reveals how society can enable a serial killer to hide in plain sight. Note: International audio is not available for the 1 x 120' version

Fred & Rose West: House Of Horrors

Twenty-five years ago the UK watched aghast as police recovered the remains of nine women and girls from a house in Gloucester owned by Fred and Rose West. The victims of the serial killers, including one of their daughters, had been dismembered and buried with evidence of torture. Three more bodies were found elsewhere. To mark the anniversary of the Gloucester House of Horrors we return to 25 Cromwell Street to reveal never before shared secrets. FRED & ROSE WEST: HOUSE OF HORRORS sheds new light on the relationship between the Wests, uncovers the truth of Rose’s part in the crimes and reveals the tragic aftermath of the devastating case.

Undercover: Fighting The Fraudsters

In this series investigative journalist Paul Connolly delves deep into the rapidly growing world of fraud and scams. From phishing to investment fraud, and from romantic scams to forgeries, this series explores some of the most innovative and widespread scams, and keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat as Paul goes undercover to investigate and then confront the criminals.