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A BBC Horizon documentary on a US government scientist’s claim that he had made nuclear fusion out of sound waves in his laboratory.

Scientists search for the Holy Grail – can humans live forever?

Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores how understanding the atom more deeply has forced us to rethink the nature of reality. He discovers that there might be parallel universes in which different versions of us exist, finds out that empty space isn’t empty at all, and investigates the differences in our perception of the world in the universe and the reality.

A BBC Four documentary looking at four brilliant mathematicians whose genius has profoundly affected us, but which tragically drove them insane and eventually led to them all committing suicide.

Jeremy Vine looks at the contentious issue of immigration in the UK.

Panorama investigates claims that as much as $23bn may have been lost, stolen or not properly accounted for in Iraq.

Interesting Chomsky interview from the BBC.

An investigation into the gangs on the streets of Britain who are grooming young girls for prostitution.

First shown in 2003, this program investigates the neo-conservatives who have taken charge of the White House.

Film about Louis Theroux, the king of the “Fly on the Wall” documentary. Might not be of much interest to people living outside the UK as the interviewees here are mostly minor British celebrities.