Entertainment
Barbie Uncovered: A Dream House Divided
The extraordinary true story of the success and excess which fueled the Barbie phenomenon, looking at the battle and betrayal between the iconic doll’s co-creators. Ruth Handler and Jack Ryan were two unique characters who invented Barbie together. But the children’s toy’s incredible success led to court cases, financial collapse, wild parties, anger, recrimination and ultimately tragedy.
Take Me To The Opera
Journalist Zeinab Badawi delves into the world of opera, meeting its stars and asking how the artform can be made more popular. She encounters artists who provide their own unique stories and perspectives. What challenges do they face as classical singers in the 21st century, can new technology help opera survive and is the genre on the brink of enjoying a revival in popular culture?
Wagspiracy: Vardy vs Rooney
In 2019, the so-called ‘Wagatha Christie’ case gripped Britain as the wives of two famous soccer players went to war. Coleen Rooney accused Rebekah Vardy of leaking stories about her to the tabloid press. This remarkable in-depth documentary tells the inside story of how and why this extraordinary moment in British culture came to pass and why it generated so much interest with the public.
Louis Theroux Interviews... Yungblud
Louis Theroux meets singer and musician Yungblud, aka Dominic Harrison, often regarded as one of the UK music scene’s brightest stars. They discuss a range of topics, including the artist’s mental health, his sexuality and his response to outspoken critics. Louis also meets Yungblud’s most dedicated fans and spends time with the singer and his family, where they discuss his turbulent upbringing.
Louis Theroux Interviews... Dame Judi Dench
Having graced the stage and screen for over 60 years, including iconic turns as Queen Elizabeth in Shakespeare in Love and MI5 chief M in the James Bond films, Judi Dench is regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever actors. Louis Theroux meets Oscar-winner Judi at her home for a candid and lively conversation about her long career, her passion for theatre and her life away from acting.