Lifestyle
Dating Apps: The Inside Story
As over half of users report dissatisfaction and Gen Z increasingly turns away from apps in search of genuine, offline connections, this film questions the safety and ethics of algorithmic love. Anonymized interviews with industry insiders, alongside daters, experts and cultural commentators, uncover the mechanics of the modern dating economy. Have we been seduced, or trapped, by the swipe?
Pride and Prostitution
The true story of Fanny Murray, an 18th century woman who went from a street vendor to a courtesan of royalty and high society. At this time, London was the biggest city in the world and richer than ever before. There was money to spend, and an economy built around decadence, sex and debauchery sprang up. Fanny Murray worked her way up the ladder, becoming one of England’s most notorious women.
Sex and Sensibility
Tales from the Palaces
For the first time, cameras have spent a year with unrestricted access behind the scenes of Britain’s historic royal palaces. These magnificent structures provided the back drop for some of the bloodiest real life power struggles in British history. Now the UK’s leading historical restoration team are working to preserve these places for future generations and unveiling historical treasures.
Canal Boat Diaries
During the Industrial Revolution, canals were the lifeblood of British commerce. Once road and rail were introduced, the canals fell into disrepair. Now these waterways are often used by holiday makers and a few hardy souls who actually live on the water. One of these is Robbie Cumming who shares his life onboard his narrowboat the Naughty Lass, as he travels England’s waterways.