Documentaries on Shots!

Matthew's Journey: Every Premier League Stadium

24m

Join Matthew Smith of the If U Care Share Foundation on his run between every Premier League stadium as he raises money for the charity's suicide prevention work.

Freckleton Air Disaster - 80 years on

24m

A plane crashed into an infant school during a freak storm, on August 23, 1944 - killing 61 people including 38 young children in Freckleton, Lancashire. 80 years later, Lucinda Herbert meets with the two only remaining survivors from the infant school and an author who lost a sister in the disaster.

Real Life Heroes: Rick Clement

48m

Rick Clement is an incredible man. While serving in Afghanistan he was cut in half by an IED. This is his story.

Wheels of Justice: Cycling in the UK

24m

Should cyclists face the same laws as drivers? We talk to both to find out what it's like on the roads of the UK.

Illuminating Blackpool

24m

Experience the excitement, the challenges, and the sheer scale of what it takes to illuminate an entire town; a unique glimpse into the making of Blackpool Illuminations

Cost of Living: The Price of Pets

24m

The cost of living crisis has had a negative effect on the welfare of pets in the UK. We talk to owners, charities and shelters about the realities of the rising cost of pets.

Damp Proof: The Cavity-Wall Insulation Scandal

36m

Investigation: Thousands of homeowners nationwide signed a no-win, no-fee compensation claim after government-sponsored cavity wall insulation failed in their home.

Dance Floor Heroes

23m

We follow the once-in-a-lifetime journey of three inspiring women, as they learn how to dance ballroom and latin in a Strictly Come Dancing style competition.

Newcastle Ravens: At Home and in Rome

24m

Life with Newcastle-upon-Tyne's inclusive rugby team the Ravens. We speak to members of the club as they head to Rome for a huge tournament.

The Miners' Strike and Wearside: 40 Years On

36m

2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Miners' Strike. Sunderland Echo reporter Chris Cordner speaks to some of the Wearside folk who were involved about the events and their legacy.

The Lockerbie Disaster: 35 years on

22m

It was Britain's worst ever terror atrocity - the 21st of December, 1988, when the Lockerbie disaster claimed the lives of 270 people. This special feature looks back at the tragedy and looks at how the community has rebuilt in the decades since.

Blackpool on the Up: The changing face of one of Britain's favourite resorts

24m

Reporter Lucinda Herbert takes a look at the changing fortunes of Blackpool. The seaside resort in Lancashire once synonymous with drunken hen and stag nights has smartened up its act, and the future is looking bright

Season ready: Behind-the-scenes at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

12m

It looks and sounds unusually quiet at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in January, but behind the scenes is a hive of activity as the park prepares to re-open for the 2024 season in March.

The Street Pastors of Preston

24m

On the penultimate Saturday night before Christmas, we join the Street Pastors on their rounds in Preston City Centre, as they celebrate their 15th anniversary of looking after the homeless and drinkers of the city's nightlife

Screenagers: The Digital Dilemma

24m

It is a very modern dilemma. Should you give in to pressure and give your child a smartphone, or keep them away from the devices as long as possible?<br />

Meet The Makers

24m

A special series of short films shining a light on the stories of some of Yorkshire's most remarkable and inspiring craftspeople. A Yorkshire Post collaboration with Nova Studios.<br />

Abandoned Scotland: Clune Park the estate dubbed 'Scotland's Chernobyl'

12m

Originally built to house the shipyard workers in the late 19th century the dilapidated estate is remembered fondly by some and still home to a few people.

Michael Sundin: The Gateshead Lad Who Went to Oz: Pt 1

36m

The first of a three-part documentary on the life of Michael Sundin, a Gateshead-born athlete and performer who had an unusual role in the 1985 film Return to Oz.<br />Michael's story is told by a number of his family and friends, including his brother David, and Stonewall co-founder Lord Cashman.

Michael Sundin: The Gateshead Lad Who Went to Oz: Pt 2

48m

The second episode of a three-part documentary on the life of Michael Sundin, a Gateshead-born athlete and performer who had an unusual role in the 1985 film Return to Oz.<br />Michael's story is told by a number of his family and friends, and in this episode, his time on flagship BBC children's show Blue Peter is discussed by author Richard Marson - himself a former Blue Peter editor.

Michael Sundin: The Gateshead Lad Who Went to Oz: Pt 3

48m

The conclusion of a three-part documentary on the life of Michael Sundin, a Gateshead-born athlete and performer who had an unusual role in the 1985 film Return to Oz.<br />Michael's story is told by a number of his family and friends, as well as in extracts from his correspondence.

True Crime Stories: How Nikki Allan's killer was finally caught

24m

Sunderland Echo reporter Kevin Clark tells the story of the long hunt for the killer of a young girl murdered in Sunderland in 1992, the innocent man tried for the crime, the grieving mother's battle for justice - and the conviction of the culprit more than 30 years later.

The Unsolved Murder of John Luper

24m

On Monday the 16th of February 2004, 57-year-old Leeds businessman John Luper was killed during a robbery at his home on Sandmoor Drive in Alwoodley. Over 20 years after his murder, the case is still unsolved, despite multiple appeals by his family and the police.

Grief: The agony of knife crime in the Black Country

47m

In the heart-wrenching documentary 'Grief,' delve into the stark realities of knife crime gripping the Black Country as two grieving parents, a mother and a father, bravely share their haunting stories of loss.

Cutting Deep: The Knife Crime Crisis

24m

Lucinda Herbert looks into the crisis of knife crime in the UK, and talks to one of the most hard-hitting anti-knife crime school teachers in the country.

Lured To Her Death: The Murder of Sasha Marsden

23m

Sasha Marsden was brutally murdered in a hotel, after being lured there with the promise of a job. Lucinda Herbert revisits this horrifying case, and meets a family member campaigning to keep her killer, David Minto, behind bars.

Reliving the fairytale: Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup victory

36m

The story of Sunderland AFC's victory over Leeds in the 1973 FA Cup Final, and its legacy in the city, as remembered five decades later by those who were there - both on and off the pitch.