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The Apartheid Killer

The Apartheid Killer

South Africa in the 1980s. A serial killer is on the loose, hunting his victims after dark. In three years, he kills at least 39 people. Every single victim is black. In a powerful new documentary, ‘The Apartheid Killer’ explores the legacy of these atrocities, giving voice to the relatives of victims and delving deep into the mind of the murderer, in search of his secrets.

The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats

Throughout history, a small group of aristocratic families have wielded extraordinary power across Britain and the rest of Europe. While times have changed, the descendants of these families still inhabit a rarefied world. This fascinating series shares the real-life stories of the ruling elite and charts the highs and lows of being a member of the aristocracy in the 21st century.

The Kingdom: The World's Most Powerful Prince

The Kingdom: The World's Most Powerful Prince

Prince Mohammed is heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia, the most influential country in the Middle East. As ‘Prime Minister’, the young prince has already instigated the fastest changes to Saudi society since the country’s formation in 1932. Karaoke bars, mixed crowds in restaurants, and raves in the desert have suddenly sprung up. Yet his rise to power has involved abductions, torture and murder.

William and Harry: The Unseen Photos

William and Harry: The Unseen Photos

Princes Harry and William were once supportive siblings who had endured tragedy and intense media pressure. But then a rift occurred between them that threatened to destroy the entire royal family. Drawing on hundreds of unseen photos, eyewitness interviews and expert analysis, this fascinating documentary reveals how the seeds for this estrangement were sown more than 40 years ago.

The Missing Cryptoqueen

Ruja Ignatova is the flamboyant founder of fake cryptocurrency OneCoin. Dubbed the ‘Missing Cryptoqueen’, she’s on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list after defrauding investors of $4.5 billion and then vanishing. This true crime documentary investigates her close ties to a suspected Bulgarian organized crime boss and allegations that she was brutally murdered. But is there much more to the story?