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Untold Story of Mary Poppins 20/20 special airs tonight, November 27
By Michael Balderston published
20/20 is offering a rare behind the scenes look as Mary Poppins turns 60, including footage, photos and stories from the movie’s living legends.

Irresistible: Why We Can't Stop Eating — everything we know
By David Hollingsworth published
Operation Ouch!'s Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals the harm ultra-processed foods are causing to us...

PBS debuts Ken Burns’ Leonardo da Vinci documentary tonight, November 18
By Michael Balderston published
One of history’s greatest minds gets the documentary treatment from Ken Burns. Here’s what you need to know about the PBS doc.

Paddy: The Ride of My Life — release date, interview and everything we know
By Elaine Reilly last updated
Paddy: The Ride of My Life sees Paddy McGuinness undertaking an epic 300 mile journey for BBC Radio 2’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for Children in Need 2024

Netflix's new documentary from an Oscar-winning director is heartwarming... but not for the reasons you'd expect
By Tom Bedford published
It's called The Lost Children, but children aren't the focus

Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story — how to watch, trailer, premise and everything we know
By Claire Crick last updated
Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story is a documentary about the famous libel trial.

I watched all of Netflix's new alien shows — here's why I'll only be continuing one of them
By Tom Bedford published
Abductions, investigations and apocalypses

After watching Nat Geo's new doc, check out this show with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Tom Bedford published
Endurance fits side-by-side with Shackleton.
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