Malta : Jewel of the Mediterranean celebrates life , culture , and beauty on of one of Europe ’ s most astonishing countries . From the bustling capital of Valletta to the charming fishing village of Marsaxlokk , this fascinating series explores every aspect of Malta and meet the colourful characters — both British and Maltese — who live there .

Duration 4 x 1 hr

Coming Up Roses for Channel 5 , UK

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In this film , Mary Beard goes behind the palace doors to reveal the men behind the all-powerful image and salacious gossip to see what the emperors ’ private lives tell us about the true nature of power in Ancient Rome . Mary also takes a deep dive into the hidden world of food tasters , cooks , sex slaves , and the bodyguards and bag carriers for the imperial wives - their lives glimpsed through their epitaphs .

Duration 1 x 1 hr

Lion TV for BBC Two , UK

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From smuggling Class A drugs across borders and sneaking contraband into prisons in their bras , to shoplifting expensive items to sell and swindling relatives out of thousands of pounds to fund criminal activity , this series features first-hand accounts from women who were tricked or forced into committing unbelievable crimes by their charlatan boyfriends .

Duration 6 x 1 hr

Coming Up Roses for Channel 5 , UK

Filmed with Parole Boards from across the UK and with unique access to their members , as well as the prisoners , victims and families involved , Parole returns for a second series tackling fundamental questions around crime , punishment , reform , and rehabilitation , taking viewers to the centre of the debate of whether a prisoner should or shouldn ’ t be paroled . What would you decide ?

Duration Series 2 : 4 x 1 hr Series 1 : 5 x 1 hr

Raw for BBC Two , UK

FORMAT AVAILABLE

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