Cutting Edge Season 18

January. 24,2008      
Rating:
6.8
Trailer Synopsis

The flagship documentary series show distinctive, compelling films that offer a snapshot of life in Britain today.

Episode 29 : The Fun Police
December. 04,2008
An insight into the lives of public safety inspectors.
Episode 28 : The Jacksons Are Coming
November. 27,2008
A documentary following members of the Jackson Five as they search for a new home in the Devon fishing village of Appledore.
Episode 27 : Special Needs Pets
November. 20,2008
Documentary about disabilities in family pets.
Episode 26 : Rich Kid, Poor Kid
November. 13,2008
Documentary on the impact of the wealth gap in the UK on a couple of teenagers.
Episode 25 : The Prince Charles Generation
November. 06,2008
Tells the story of some of the other men born on the same day as their most illustrious contemporary.
Episode 24 : Mum, Heroin and Me
October. 23,2008
A moving portrait of Kate, a mother who supports and loves her 20-year-old heroin-addicted daughter, Hannah despite her addiction.
Episode 23 : Bobski the Builder
October. 16,2008
Two teams of builders (one from England, the other from Poland) compete to see who can build a housing extension most efficiently.
Episode 22 : Ninety Naps a Day
October. 09,2008
A group of Narcolepsy sufferers from the UK head to America to attend a Narcolepsy conference to gain an insight into their condition.
Episode 21 : Dana: The 8 Year Old Anorexic
October. 02,2008
Dana is an 8-year-old anorexic. This film looks at her time at a clinic to treat her disorder and how it affects people around her.
Episode 20 : The Virgin Daughters
September. 25,2008
An look at America's purity movement. The purity movement involves girls pledging to remain a virgin until their wedding day.
Episode 19 : The Ambulance: 8 Minutes to Disaster
September. 18,2008
Charting a month in the life of ambulance 212 and its crew in Reading.
Episode 18 : The 9/11 Faker
September. 11,2008
The story of Alicia "Tania" Head, who lied about surviving the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, claiming she lost her husband while making a miraculous escape.
Episode 17 : Gridlock and Road Rage
May. 30,2008
A look at UK traffic jams and how they affect the drivers involved.
Episode 16 : 13 Kids and Wanting More
May. 22,2008
Documentary looking at three large families who between have over thirty children but, they still intend on having more.
Episode 15 : The Artful Codgers
May. 15,2008
Britain's oddest forgers.
Episode 14 : Strictly Baby Fight Club
April. 24,2008
An insight into the competitive world of child Thai boxing.
Episode 13 : Sex, Lies and the Murder of Meredith Kercher
April. 17,2008
British tourist Meredith Kercher was murdered whilst in Italy. This documentary gives an insight into the events that took place up to her death.
Episode 12 : Cotton Wool Kids
April. 10,2008
Exploring the effect overprotection can have on children.
Episode 11 : The Human Spider
April. 03,2008
A look at Alain Robert, dubbed the Human Spider, who scales some of the world's tallest buildings without the aid of ropes or safety equipment, despite suffering with epilepsy.
Episode 10 : Sleeping with My Sister
March. 27,2008
A look at nine months in the lives of two half-sibling couples, whose incestuous relationships began after reuniting as adults.
Episode 9 : Shannon Matthews: The Family's Story
March. 20,2008
Episode 8 : Pramface Babies
March. 13,2008
A look at four young girls and how the they deal with their unplanned pregnancies in a Liverpool hospital ward.
Episode 7 : Phone Rage
March. 06,2008
A look at the people who work in call centers and are frequently (and often unfairly) on the receiving end of the customer's anger.
Episode 6 : The Girls Who Were Found Alive
February. 28,2008
Two ten-year-old (female) best friends find themselves being kidnapped outside of their local school by a notorious pedophile. This film tells of their ordeal, their eventual rescue and the outcome of the events that took place.
Episode 5 : My Street
February. 21,2008
One street. 116 households. What goes on behind closed doors? Happy stories. Sad stories. Hopeful stories. Remarkable stories. It could be any street but this is My Street.
Episode 4 : Baby Bible Bashers
February. 14,2008
Follows the stories of three young children who preach the word of the Lord.
Episode 3 : Who Killed the Playboy Earl?
February. 07,2008
Looking at the life and downfall of the tenth Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley-Cooper, who went missing in 2004. A millionaire philanthropist, he gradually fell into a lifestyle that included drugs and womanizing, and ended up on the French Riviera spending his time and money in hostess bars.
Episode 2 : Scams, Fiddles and Honest Claims
January. 31,2008
A look at people who claim insurance either illegally by scamming or legally, and the companies which are responsible for paying out.
Episode 1 : A Boy Called Alex
January. 24,2008
Alex is a boy who suffers from a severe form of Cystic fibrosis. He is also a gifted composer and musician. While suffering from the disease he undertakes the tough challenge of conducting Bach's Magnificat at Eton.

Seasons

Season 28
Season 28 2017
Season 27
Season 27 2016
Season 26
Season 26 2015
Season 25
Season 25 2014
Season 24
Season 24 2013
Season 23
Season 23 2012
Season 22
Season 22 2011
Season 21
Season 21 2010
Season 20
Season 20 2009
Season 19
Season 19 2007
Season 18
Season 18 2008
Season 17
Season 17 2006
Season 16
Season 16 2005
Season 15
Season 15 2004
Season 14
Season 14 2001
Season 13
Season 13 2003
Season 12
Season 12 2002
Season 11
Season 11 2000
Season 10
Season 10 1999
Season 9
Season 9 1998
Season 8
Season 8 1997
Season 7
Season 7 1996
Season 6
Season 6 1995
Season 5
Season 5 1994
Season 4
Season 4 1993
Season 3
Season 3 1992
Season 2
Season 2 1991
Season 1
Season 1 1990

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