1 in 200 Brits is a hoarder: someone who can’t stop collecting things – but can’t bear to throw them out. Hoarding is a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. But it’s a condition filled with shame and guilt. In fact, hoarders are so secretive that even their closest friends might not know the truth….
This is a film about the extraordinary world of the compulsive hoarder… What happens when the obsession takes over…? When the hoarding ruins their life…? And worst of all, when the hoard tears their family apart?
Gives a fascinating insight into perhaps the most anticipated time in a person’s life – bidding farewell to your virginity. James is a 26-year-old virgin that has given up all hope of ever having sex or having a meaningful relationship. We follow James’ emotional and physical journey as he embarks on a unique four-month course for sexually inexperienced men in Amsterdam.
In 1984, 18 year old Sarah Scantlin was run over by a drunk driver. To save her life Doctors had to remove a blood clot the size of a fist from her brain. Doctors said she would be in a coma like state for the rest of her life. Then in 2005, twenty years after her accident, Sarah miraculously began to speak…
In the remote Indian village where she was raised people believe she’s a living God. Doctors, however, say that she carries a parasitic conjoined twin – a rare anomaly that could soon kill her. Her parents must make the life-changing decision whether to accept surgery to remove her extra limbs – or to leave her as she is, the representation of a Goddess. This film follows the family from their village to Bangalore, giving exclusive, behind the scenes access to her operation – and the media firestorm which turns Lakshmi into the most famous two year-old in the world.
Clive and Rosie are virgins and want to do something about it. So, they join a radical course of sex therapy in the US. Will the sex surrogates they meet help them to go all the way?
How many know that Pulau Ujong, or “Island at the End” in Malay is Singapore’s alternative name?
Traversing across Singapore’s waters, this program takes you on a journey beyond the Lion City, to islands that lie beyond its shores to see Singapore, the archipelago. As quickly as Singapore’s urban skyline develops, so too does its shoreline. Through mergers and land reclamation, 70 islands have become 50. In a time where change is the only constant, we explore how these islands bear witness to the nation’s past, present and future.
Ever since he shocked the world in the 1980’s with his entirely black designs, Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto has remained at the forefront of the fashion industry.
Since coming back from the brink of bankruptcy, his clothes have gained newfound attention, especially from young ‘fashionistas’. In Japan and other Asian countries as well as the rest of the world, social media is awash with images of his looks, a refreshing departure from the increasing “uniformity” of fashion today.
However, at 75 years old, Yamamoto, the original rebel in black, who considers himself not as an artists but a craftsman, contemplates how to continue this craftsmanship in his beloved Japan as he feels it has been replaced by cheap and fast fashion.
Following Yamamoto during his 2018 collection, ‘Rebel in Black’ is an exclusive behind the scenes look into his creative process, revealing the timeless philosophy underpinning his works. After more than 40 years of rebelling against fashion and form, will the master craftsman be able to pass on his exceptional talent and skills to his young Japanese protégés and are they ready?
China’s rapid growth has seen it rise to become a leader in fashion and the arts. Craft a Destiny presents the stories of Song Huaigui, Zhu Zheqin and Liu Wen, pioneering women whose passion and creativity has helped redefine the nation’s art and fashion landscapes. Song Huaigui was a fashion trendsetter, introducing the contemporary concepts of fashion to China. Zhu Zheqin is a musician and was the first artist in China to release a record internationally since the 1940s. Liu Wen is a bonafide supermodel, having graced runways all over the world, and was named in the Top 5 highest earning models by Forbes. In this film, their trailblazing stories are told and explored, revealing their struggles and how they overcame them to put China on the map.
China is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. In an age of rapid urbanisation, the guardians of its traditions are striving to protect a culture built on centuries of customs through food, art and everyday life. Transmitters of Heritage presents stories of seven individuals who come from varied walks of life – from entrepreneurs, chefs, opera instructors to horse herders, these are the luminaries protecting the future of their heritage for the coming generations.