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A look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry's meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena.

20 young entrepreneurs compete in several business tasks, and must survive the weekly firings in order to become the business partner of one of the most successful businessmen.

British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.

The story of six young footballers joining the Manchester United Football Club team in 1992 and the difference they made 1992-99.

Michael Portillo travels across the European continent with his handy Bradshaw guide book. Looking at history and trying 21st century things that changed since before The Great War...

In this follow-up to the hit factual TV show "Popstars", the search is on for a new solo singer. Finalists are selected from auditions held in locations across the UK, and there are plenty of tears from wannabe stars whose hopes are dashed by the frank comments of the judging panel. The final winner, however, will be decided by the British public in a series of telephone polls.

Every year the Royal Institute of British Architects looks for the best new home in Britain, and this time Grand Designs is along for the ride.

The length and breadth of Australia is travelled and explored by Michael Portillo by way of his beloved mode of transport - trains.

Four top dealers, each with their own private room, compete to buy objects brought in by sellers, with an emphasis on the macabre and the bizarre. If the seller turns down one offer, they are not permitted to return to that room.

Talk show based around the X Factor, the presenters question the judges about the contestants with behind the scenes gossip and audience participation.

Winners of the singing competition from all over the world compete for the ultimate title of World Idol.

Comedians Ed Byrne and Dara O Briain embark on an epic 4,000-mile adventure.

The cases of Britain's emergency field medical services.

14 Celebrities battle it out each night singing to help raise money for their chosen charities.

Lucy Cooke is a zoologist and animal explorer on a worldwide quest to crack the animal code. In programme two, Lucy meets up with scientists who are finding out how animals communicate with their friends and enemies - and even what they say to the neighbours.

Profiling the Pop Idol (2001) runner-up as he prepares to make his comeback to the world of music. He discusses his public fall from grace and invites cameras to follow him as he records new songs.

Kevin McCloud is passionately optimistic about technology and the future, but Jon Richardson, Phil Wang and Alice Levine aren't so sure. Can Kevin persuade his trio of sceptics to see the light?

A review of the idiocies and faux pas of the social media site Twitter, which have now become as much a part of our lives as what we had for breakfast.

Armed with the latest global scientific research, Chris Packham and Liz Bonnin battle it out to find the definitive answer to the burning question: which are best, cats or dogs?

Kate Thornton hosts the first episode of The X Factor. The judges visit Leeds and London. Among the thousands of hopeful's who try out include Mario, Sweet Harmony and Gemini. Rapper Benjamin manages to get on the wrong side of Sharon by insulting her children. Leah Marie Williams isn't happy when Simon tells her that she can't sing.