Rising to fame amid the 1980s alternative comedy boom, Ian Cognito was one of the UK's most popular comedians. His performances left audiences in hysterics - but behind the laughter was a troubled and often controversial figure. This is the story of the comedy scene that nurtured a comedic genius, and the real life of a man famed for his outlandish sense of humour.

A portrait of actor/photographer Tom McBride as he succumbs to AIDS.

A documentary on the making of the Broadway and West End musical stage adaptation of Back to the Future.

"Life and Death" - A female reporter intended to go on a reporting trip about childbirth to Japan, declines the offer. Instead, she visits a maternity hospital in Sweden. She meets a doctor, who she has been in love for 15 years.

The true story of a nurse who spent her life caring for terminally ill patients.

Dennis is an undertaker, and for him death is a serious business. But for his mother, it's a day out and a chance to dress up and chat. Director Richard Monks was helped with his script by the playwright Alan Bennett.

Werner Herzog talks about making 'On Death Row' and life as a director.

This is a show about a 26 year old sassy journalist from Alabama now working in New York City and how she discovers the world of dog parks and their unique, heartwarming and humorous environment.

Documentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent.