The Production Line
From Tuesday 8 October at 20:10
Around the world there are factories making all kinds of items, from bikes to biscuits to boots. With huge machines mass-producing and highly skilled workers hand-crafting, they are the products we use every day. But how were they made? Whether it's mass-produced or hand-crafted, this series gives a behind the scenes look at how some of the world's most iconic brands are made. There's a look inside the firework factory whose spectacular displays have entertained millions around the world; an introduction to the craftsmen behind the hand-built, fully customised fishing rods made from space-age carbon fibre; and an inside look at how the world's finest single malt whisky is made. Every manufactured item tells a story, and this series reveals the secrets - and the people - behind the production line.
Child Genius Uk
From Monday 14 October at 19:20
20 of the country's brightest 8 to 12-year-olds battle for the title of the UK's cleverest child in this compulsive series. Quizmaster Richard Osman asks questions difficult enough for adults to struggle with! The participants will be tested over the course of four gruelling competition days, overseen by British Mensa - the exclusive society for those with a high IQ. The series also follows the family life of the remarkable competitors, revealing their exceptional talents and the dilemmas their parents face in raising gifted children. As the competition intensifies, the intellectual rivals know that ultimately only one can be crowned Child Genius.
Dirty Tricks
From Friday 11 October at 19:20
Social media phenomenon, Ryan Tricks, is a mind reader and a magician. But his kind of magic is not about pulling rabbits out of hats or waving a magic wand. In this compelling series, Ryan takes magic to a darker place, using street magic to teach the public just how easily they can be conned by complete strangers. From exposing how vulnerable people are in a crowd in Notting Hill Carnival to demonstrating how to keep drinks safe on a night out, he reveals to shocking effect how magicians use the exact same techniques as scammers, con artists and hackers to perform their tricks.
World's Youngest Football Boss
From Tuesday 13 August at 20:10
Many teenagers dream of a career managing a top football club, and for most, it remains unfulfilled. But 18- year-old Jack Sullivan is different. Jack is the managing director of West Ham United Women's Football Club and son of billionaire David Sullivan, owner of West Ham. After leaving school at 16, Jack is now facing the biggest challenge of his life: turning a club of part-time players into a full professional team. With exclusive access to Jack and the club's staff and players, this series follows Jack as he strives to raise the profile of a growing sport by assembling a successful squad of 18 powerful women and overseeing the million-pound budget. Can he score big or will his efforts leave him bottom of the league?
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