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BBC Select's vast array of entertainment documentaries offer a captivating glimpse of those in the limelight. From interviews with Rita Ora, Stormzy, Judi Dench to biographies about legends from music and film, our range of series tell the inside stories from showbiz.

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel

Across a glittering 40-year career, Hans Zimmer has redefined the movie score and become one of the most celebrated and sought-after composers in Hollywood. This documentary presents the story of the legendary composer, as told by the man himself and his closest collaborators. Hans reveals the musical secrets of his craft used to create the unforgettable soundtracks for films such as Gladiator, Inception, The Dark Knight, and Dune.

Influential with Katty Kay

Influential with Katty Kay

Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the BBC’s Katty Kay sits down with some of the most legendary athletes from previous Olympic games for in-depth conversations about their lives, sports, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level. Katty’s informal, unscripted interview style reveals the people behind the personas that have redefined the world of sport.

Look Away

Stream Look Away on BBC Select

The worlds of TV and film have been rocked by countless shocking stories detailing the abuse and mistreatment of women.

Is the music industry now due its own #MeToo moment?

In this disturbing documentary, women who were groomed in their early teen years come forward to tell their stories. Some of the music business’s biggest stars are implicated.

Louis Theroux Interviews...

Louis Theroux Interviews...

Louis Theroux gets up close and personal with some of the UK’s biggest stars in the way only he can. With exclusive access to poke about their lives, expect anything and everything. Rap legend Stormzy, acting icon Dame Judi Dench, acclaimed musician Yungblud, adventurer Bear Grylls, comedian Katherine Ryan and chart-topping singer Rita Ora all sit down with Louis.

Louis Theroux Interviews... Bear Grylls

Louis Theroux Interviews... Bear Grylls

Louis Theroux meets adventurer and television presenter Bear Grylls on his private island. Louis sits down with Bear in an attempt to understand the real man beneath the tough-guy exterior. He learns about Bear being taken to see self-help gurus as a child and accompanies him on trips to a Scout troop, a marine reserve training camp, and his own family adventure festival.