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Sam Mendes in a dark outfit on a red carpet

Sam Mendes documentary What They Found on liberation of Bergen-Belsen confirms release date

Bruce Parry in Tribe

Bruce Parry: 'Killing a goat for new Tribe was difficult – but taking the bus harms planet more'

Flowers, cards, candles and signs for Brianna Ghey on railings

Esther Ghey emotional as she opens up on taking back Brianna's story to show 'who she really was'

Douglas Adams in a purple setting with various bits of technology around him

Douglas Adams predicted our digital world – AI and all – but "found life extraordinarily difficult"

Esther Ghey and Keir Starmer sat on green chairs opposite each other, mid-conversation.

Brianna Ghey's mother Esther wants documentary to prompt government to make a change

Graham Hornigold pictured with a woman arching over him while holding a champagne flute.

The true story behind Netflix's Con Mum – what happened to Graham Hornigold?

Scottish broadcaster and writer Sally Magnusson attends a photocall during the annual Edinburgh International Book Festival at Charlotte Square Gardens

Sally Magnusson: 'I was lined up to replace Jill Dando on Crimewatch – then told I was too old'

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Exclusives and interviews

Archival photo from the Vietnam War featured in Vietnam: The War That Changed America

Vietnam: The War That Changed America puts "a different lens" on the conflict

Chris Packham wearing a brown jacket and colourful shirt, smiling ahead.

Chris Packham says AI will be "an integral part" of Springwatch's return

Idris Elba wearing a black t-shirt and trousers, stood in the middle of a road, looking ahead.

Idris Elba: 'Knife crime isn’t just a Black problem'

Molly-Mae on Prime Video series: 'It's more than just a break-up documentary'

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True story

Someone driving past a memorial.

The true story behind The Twister: Caught in the Storm – What really happened in Joplin?

A group of people sat and stood around a table, looking serious and shocked.

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden – true story behind the Netflix series

A woman sat next to a table, looking directly ahead of her. She is wearing an orange blouse and black trousers, with one hand resting on the table.

The Undercover Police Scandal true story that inspired ITV series

A woman in blue and white prison clothing, looking up at something.

Where is Ruby Franke now? Subject of Devil in the Family series

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs wearing a grey jacket, looking ahead with a mute expression.

P Diddy documentary on Netflix: What is it and when is it being released?

Sean 'Diddy' Combs wearing a grey jacket, looking ahead with a mute expression.

Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy - Release date, trailer and latest news

Doubters to Believers key art showing Klopp and a range of Liverpool players at Anfield

Doubters to Believers – Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool FC Prime Video series release date

Victoria Beckham wearing an all-black suit with one hand in her pocket.

Victoria Beckham on Netflix: Release date speculation and latest news

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